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Distribution Of Urinary Calculi And Its Association With Clinical And Laboratory Findings In Dogs And Cats With Stone Analysis At Chulalongkorn Animal Teaching Hospital, Thailand (2020-2024), Tanattha Ladabornvidhaya, Natkrita Baikloy, Theaparak Thipjaroen, Parapond Kongrakchang, Warisara Kaechaiya, Sumonwan Chamsuwan, Monkon Trisiriroj, Chollada Buranakarl

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Urinary calculi are commonly encountered in veterinary practice; however, information regarding their distribution of stone that underwent analysis and associated clinical findings remains limited. This study investigated the distribution of urolithiasis and the associations between stone types and clinical and laboratory findings in dogs and cats presented to the Chulalongkorn Small Animal Teaching Hospital between 2020 and 2024. The three most common stone types in both species were calcium oxalate (CaOx), struvite, and urate, with relatively stable trends over the 5-year period. Small-breed dogs had a higher risk of developing CaOx urolithiasis than medium-breed dogs (OR = 10.4, 95% CI …

A Review On Traditional And Modern Aspects Of Vitex Negundo L.: Ethnomedicine, Phytochemistry, And Pharmacology, Tathagata Khanra, Suvasish Mitra, Subham Saha, Maitryee Mondal, Subhash C. Mandal

International Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Vitex negundo L., or five-leaved chaste tree, is a medicinally significant plant widely distributed in Asia and other tropical regions, frequently utilized in traditional healing systems for a spectrum of ailments. This comprehensive review consolidates current knowledge on the botany, traditional uses, phytochemical constituents, and pharmacological potentials of Vitex negundo L. The plant is rich in diverse bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, and terpenoids, which are primarily responsible for its multidimensional therapeutic actions. Scientific investigations have substantiated its role in exerting anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, insecticidal, anticancer, and antidiabetic effects, among others. Research reveals promising enzyme-inhibitory, …

Siddha Formulations: A Traditional Reservoir Of Valuable Medicines For The Contemporary World, Agnes Preethy

International Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Traditional Medicine had been practised for many centuries in different parts of the world. However, the deep insights drawn from the traditional knowledge have remained highly localized as it had been privy only to the generations of traditional medicine practitioners. This, combined with lack of scientific evidence of their therapeutic action, had limited access, acceptance and awareness of these preparations to the larger segment of the community. The emergence of new lifestyle disorders and drug-resistant diseases in recent years has fuelled the search for alternate treatment strategies and has revived interest in traditional medicines. Concerted efforts to decipher the molecular …

Ayurvedic Herbs In The Management Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Narrative Review, Latha Damle, Chandrasekhar C

International Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, primarily affecting older men. It frequently leads to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as increased urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, and weak urine flow, which can significantly impair quality of life. Standard treatments for BPH include alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, and surgical interventions. However, limitations in efficacy and potential adverse effects have driven interest in complementary and traditional therapies, including Ayurveda. In Ayurvedic medicine, BPH is described as Mutraghata and Vatashthila, conditions attributed to an imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas that disrupt normal prostate and …

Gaining From Captured Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems: Paths Taken And Way Forward, Ramasami T

International Journal of Traditional Knowledge

India’s scientific heritage is deeply reflected in Ayurveda, a tradition of integrative medicine documented for over two millennia. P.C. Ray, the father of modern chemistry in India, highlighted the depth of ancient chemical knowledge and early use of mercury compounds, while M.S. Valiathan later revived and analyzed the classical texts of Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata to bridge Ayurveda with modern science. Building on this foundation, the Government of India launched initiatives linking Ayurveda with genomics, personalized medicine, and rasayana therapies, yielding promising insights such as the genetic basis of prakriti classifications and protective effects of Amalaki Rasayana. Efforts like the …

Connecting Families Through Cash Transfers And An Enabling Environment In Colombia, Mexico, And The Philippines: A Qualitative Study, Johanna K P Greeson, John Gyourko, Sarah Wasch, Kristin Mallory, Lory Fehlig, Cesar Jácome, Nestor David Lara Yanes, Fátima Areli Ruiz Gutiérrez, Dennis Guamos, Adele R. Lehman

Faculty Scholarship

Nearly 700 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty, and almost half of the world’s population lives below the poverty line. Cash transfer programs are increasingly used to address poverty’s effects on family well-being, yet less is known about how families experience programs that combine cash transfers with peer-driven mutual aid. Children International’s (CI) Community Independence Initiative (CII) provides conditional cash transfers and promotes family-led goal setting, mutual support, and shared learning. This qualitative study explored how families in Colombia, Mexico, and the Philippines experienced CII and made meaning of its material and relational components. We conducted focus groups with …

Championing Change: Igniting Innovation In Age-Friendly Care, Tru P. Byrnes, Amanda Gregory, Carolyn Lehman, Karrie Love, Kathleen Mescall, Gretchen Simon, Shelby Whitlow

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The goal was to enhance nurses’ knowledge and confidence in delivering person-centered, age-friendly care by introducing the 4Ms framework and interdisciplinary approaches to geriatric health through a dynamic conference with expert speakers and entertaining skits designed to engage and educate.

The aging population in the U.S. is growing rapidly, accounts for 40% of hospilized patients.(1) With aging, individuals often experience a combination of physiologic and pathophysiologic changes, which can lead to chronic illnesses.(2) Nearly 64% of those aged 65 and older have at least two chronic conditions.(3) However, nurses often lack geriatric expertise. Equipping nurses with education and resources fosters …

Translational Initiative To Minimize Childhood Hemiparesis After Asymmetrical Perinatal Brain Injury, Susan V. Duff, Emily Garavatti, Terrie Inder

Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research

The purpose of this perspective paper is to present a translational approach aimed at identifying the critical periods in brain development during which to provide neuroprotective and neurorestorative strategies, followed by prehensile training, to minimize hemiparesis and foster skill acquisition after asymmetrical perinatal brain injury (APBI). We contend that hemiparesis could be minimized after APBI through a multimodal sequential approach based on timely implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies. If APBI is identified early, neuroprotective techniques can be used in the first 10 days of life to minimize cell death. This can be followed in the next 3 months by the …

Spartan Daily, August, 26, 2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 167, Issue 03

Probe Cytotoxic And Oxidative Stress Effects Of Nanoplastics On Caco-2 Cells: Insights From Raman Spectroscopy And Machine Learning, Bryan Gustafson, Negar Kosari, Emily Brothersen, Morgan Mosher, Anhong Zhou

Biological Engineering Student Research

Nanoplastics and microplastics have become an increasing ecological and health concern due to their widespread presence in the environment and food chain. In this study, Caco-2 cells were used as an in vitro model of the human intestinal epithelium to investigate the cytotoxic effects of polystyrene nanoparticles and microparticles of varying sizes, concentrations, and surface modification. Oxidative stress and apoptosis were evaluated following particle exposure. Raman spectroscopy, combined with machine learning analysis, was employed to detect and characterize biochemical alterations in the cells. Several peak ratios were selected to cluster data depending on size. A correlation between apoptosis and both …

Counting My Nutrition (Cmn) Improved Appalachian Third Graders’ Nutrition Knowledge, But Had Little Effect On Food Attitudes And Dietary Intake: A Pilot Study, Julia Peter

Student Research and Creative Activity Expo

This study evaluates whether a 10-week school-based, math-integrated nutrition education curriculum improves the nutrition knowledge, food attitudes, and dietary intake of Appalachian third-graders in order to support their long-term health.

A Culture Of Connection: Understanding Gendered Experiences Of Food Insecurity In Appalachian Ohio, Phoebe Giordano

Student Research and Creative Activity Expo

Through a series of interviews, this thesis seeks to understand the intersecting impacts of place and gender on the ability of Appalachian women to retain food access and maintain household food security, with an emphasis on the role of community organizing and traditional food practices in Appalachian culture.

Efficiency Of Medicaid, Wic, And Home Visiting Implementation: A County-Level Dea Of Infant Mortality Reduction In Ohio (2023), Olivia Kaiser

Student Research and Creative Activity Expo

To identify where program implementation must improve to achieve equitable infant mortality reduction in Ohio, this data envelopment analysis compares each county’s efficiency to the most effective county in using Medicaid, WIC, and Home Visiting resources to reduce infant mortality in 2023.

Mapping Food Insecurity In Appalachian Ohio: A Spatial Analysis For Policy And Community Action, Christian Swart

Student Research and Creative Activity Expo

This project aims to identify areas in Appalachian Ohio where residents may lack access to fresh, affordable foods, to inform future research or policy intervention.

A Clinical Study To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Ashmarihar Kwatha With Pashanbhedadi Kwatha In The Management Of Mootrashmari (∼Urolithiasis)- Open-Labelled Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial, Komang Sudarmi, T. S. Dudhamal, Manisha Mansukh Kapadiya

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: Urolithiasis, the formation of urinary stones, is a prevalent global health issue. It commonly causes severe acute back pain and can lead to serious complications such as pyelonephritis or acute renal failure. Kidney stone formation is a common urological problem with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 10% in men and 6% in women. The study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical effect of Ashmarihar kwatha (AK) and Pashanbhedadi kwatha (PK) in the management of Mootrashmari (∼Urolithiasis).
Material and Method: The primary objective of the study was to assess the clinical efficacy of Ashmarihar kwatha and Pashanbhedadi kwatha in …

Alopecia In Hereditary Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Series Of 52 Cases, Kmar Turki, Khadija Sellami, Rim Chaabouni, Fatma Hammami, Emna Mnif, Emna Bahloul, Hamida Turki

Journal of Pediatric Genetics

Background: Hereditary epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a genetic disorder affecting skin adhesion proteins, which can impact hair follicle integrity, leading to alopecia. Objectives: We aimed to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of alopecia in EB and its correlation with EB subtypes. Methods: Patients with EB were selected retrospectively and data on alopecia were collected. Results: Among 52 EB patients (M/F ratio = 1.08) with a mean age of 18.8 years (5 months to 65 years), subtypes included recessive dystrophic EB, severe (RDEB-sev) (57.7%), recessive dystrophic EB, intermediate (RDEB-int) (25%), dominant dystrophic EB (DDEB) (7.7%), autosomal dominant EB simplex, severe …

Succinyl-Coa:3-Ketoacid Coa Transferase (Scot) Deficiency: Case Series Of Eight Patients With Novel Oxct1 Mutations From A Consanguineous Population In India, Radharamadevi Akella

Journal of Pediatric Genetics

Background: Succinyl-CoA:3-ketoacid CoA transferase (SCOT) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism caused by biallelic mutations in the OXCT1 gene. It results in defective ketone body utilization and presents with recurrent or life-threatening episodes of high anion gap metabolic ketoacidosis. Methods: Analysis of eight patients from seven unrelated families diagnosed with SCOT deficiency based on clinical, biochemical, and molecular findings was performed. Molecular genetic analysis of the OXCT1 gene was carried out in the patients and their parents (trio) using whole-exome sequencing. Results: All eight patients had documented high anion gap ketoacidosis as the primary manifestation. Molecular …

Building Research Infrastructure To Advance Recruitment And Retention Of Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Elidia V. Tafoya, Keith Henri Salvado, Latanya Dean, Pamela Josue, Briana Williams, Grissel Hernandez, Neera Ahuja

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We assessed current strategies and built an infrastructure informed by historical studies demonstrating effective engagement of diverse participants to improve recruitment. Our objective was to increase enrollment of an inpatient health equity study experiencing food insecurity and diabetes mellitus (DM). This scalable model focused on supporting clinical integration for the development of a long-term, sustainable nutrition program.

This randomized control study included patients with a history of DM. The nursing research team screened patients using the validated, Hunger Vital Sign™ tool to assess for food insecurity. Using an evidence-based multifactorial approach, the implementation plan uses best practices to support socioeconomic …

Intouch Week Of August 24, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Walking Tour of the William F. Bierer, M.D. ’62, Educational Medicinal Herbal Garden
• GSBMS Welcomes New Students During Welcome Luncheon
• New and Improved AEDs are Installed Across Campus
• New Partnership Opens Doors to Physical Therapy Careers for Westchester Students
• NYMC SOM Student Senate Hits the Ground Running with New Executive Board
• NYMC Faculty Mentor Future Dentists Through Immersive Summer Research Experience
• Inaugural Anesthesiology Summer Research Program Gives Students an Early Start in Academic Medicine
• TCDM Promotes Healthy Smiles in the Community
• Faculty Spotlight: 60 Seconds of Science | Episode 2: Cyclospora

From Awareness To Engagement: University Students’ Perceptions Of The Sustainable Development Goals And The Role Of Higher Education Institutions, Ajda Fosner

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: This study examines how university students perceive the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on their self-reported knowledge, attitudes, and views on the role of institutions in promoting sustainability.

Methods: An online survey was conducted among students in Slovenia.

Results: The results show that most students are aware of the SDGs and support their integration into education, although their personal engagement with sustainability practices is more reserved. Statistical analysis revealed that both the level and field of study significantly influence students’ SDG awareness, with advanced and social science students reporting higher familiarity. Regarding institutional roles, students placed the …

The Experience Of Wellness And Self-Care For Graduating Bsn Students, Jenny Pappas, Terri A. Clark, Tasha Ruffin, Deborah Ellison, Adrienne Wilk, Debra Rose Wilson

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The aim of this study was to explore how graduating prelicensure bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) students experience self-care and wellness, with the goal of informing future curriculum development. Nursing students face significant academic, emotional, and sociocultural pressures that heighten vulnerability to burnout. Despite widespread agreement that self-care is a professional expectation, little is known about the students’ experience within demanding programs. Guided by Orem et al.’s (2001) self-care deficit theory, a qualitative study using interpretive hermeneutic phenomenology was used to examine lived experiences of self-care and wellness. Sixteen graduating BSN students participated in in-depth, semistructured interviews. Interviews were …

Compbio And Miras-A Multi-Omic Analysis Platform Built On A Memory-Based Intelligence Engine, Ruteja A Barve, Chad E Storer, Wayne D Hoxsie, Curtis Marcum, Joshua F Mcmichael, Jared M Lalmansingh, Brittany K Smith, Mark R Johnson, Daniel J Kuster, Richard D Head

2020-Current year OA Pubs

As molecular and cellular technologies have advanced, the need to analyze and interpret the resulting vast and multi-modal data into actionable intelligence has become a rate-limiting factor in scientific advancement. While traditional knowledgebase-pathway tools and LLM-based AI tools provide a degree of support in data interpretation, both exhibit known limitations. Presented here is the CompBio multi-omic analysis platform built upon Memory-based Intelligent Reasoning System (MIRaS), an associative reasoning engine grounded in episodic and semantic memory, capable of inferring biological relationships directly from stored knowledge rather than from model training. The MIRaS system is not dependent on human-curated pathway knowledgebases, provides …

Quality Reveals What Quantity Conceals: Deceptive Equity Patterns In Urban Green Space Distribution, Zheng Xian, Yoshiharu Suzuki, Kun Liu, Clive E. Sabel, Naoki Nakaya, Atsushi Hozawa, Tomoki Nakaya

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Equitable provision of urban green space depends on how green space exposure is measured, yet aggregate, quantity-focused metrics can mask disparities in quality. We introduce the concept of deceptive equity, in which apparent distributional fairness conceals substantive inequality, and test it across 344 postcode areas in Sendai, Japan. Across three dimensions — ecological (NDVI), perceptual (Green View Index) and service provision (accessible park count) — we paired a quantity indicator with a quality indicator. A quantity–quality divergence emerged in every dimension: wherever a quality indicator showed a significant socioeconomic gradient it favoured affluent areas, whereas the corresponding quantity indicators were …

Usa-Kenyan Primary Care Teams Offer Phq-9 And Gad-7 Screening For Hiv+ Women In Kenya, Janet Meda, Laura L. Van Auker, Stephen J. Cavanagh, Miriam Carole Atieno Wagoro, Mariana Omenda

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: As HIV treatment advances in sub-Saharan Africa, care for women living with HIV (WLWH) shifted from acute AIDS management to chronic disease care, with need to integrate mental health and HIV services. In low-resource settings comorbidities and antiretroviral (ARV) side effects can heighten anxiety and depression. Anemia, diabetes, hypertension, malaria, and ARV-related fatigue, pain, and neuropathy complicate diagnosis and treatment. Mental health screening in primary care improves identification and supports better outcomes. Rural and urban WLWH face different barriers and resources, emphasizing context-specific approaches. Expanding nursing education and advanced nursing roles may help reduce gaps in integrated care.

Objectives: …

The Dual Impact Of Professional And Community Interventions On Recidivism, Anjelika M. Dillard

Master of Arts in Human Services

This capstone project evaluates the effectiveness of professional and community interventions in reducing criminal recidivism and facilitating successful community reintegration for justice-involved individuals. Grounded in the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model, Desistance Theory, and Trauma-Informed Care frameworks, this study synthesizes contemporary behavioral health and criminological literature to examine how institutional programming and post-release community support interact to foster long-term behavioral change. The findings demonstrate that while evidence-based institutional treatments—such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and targeted vocational training—provide essential foundations for cognitive restructuring and skill acquisition, institutional programming alone is insufficient to prevent re-offending. Long-term desistance depends on an …

Mobile Health (Mhealth) Interventions To Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding In Low-Income Communities: A Scoping Review, Winarsih Winarsih, Dayat Subekti, Herdini Widyaningpertiwi, Tri Sunarsih, Endah Puji Astuti, Elvika Fit Ari Shanti

Journal of Health Research

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a critical determinant of infant health and survival, yet its prevalence remains suboptimal in low-income communities globally. Barriers such as limited access to lactation support and misinformation continue to challenge EBF promotion efforts in these settings. This review maps and evaluates mHealth interventions that promote exclusive breastfeeding in low-income populations.

Methods: This scoping review was conducted following the JBI methodology and reported in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted for articles published up to July 2025. Eligible studies involved any mHealth-based breastfeeding intervention …

Community Problems Need Community Solutions: Feminist Collaboration Across Campuses To Create Transformative Outcomes Through Community Engaged Learning, Elizabeth Wilhoit Larson, Jasmine R. Linabary, Ziyu Long, Kylie J. Johnson

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

This study presents a multi-institutional engaged pedagogy project responding to college food insecurity that involved partnerships among students, instructors, and campus food pantries from three U.S. universities. Through analysis of pre- and post-class surveys, class assignments, and instructor and community partner reflections, we argue that our feminist collaborative approach resulted in transformative outcomes in three areas: (a) heads, as the collaboration enabled critical understandings of food insecurity and how to combat it; (b) hearts, as the collaboration fostered a culture of care and (re)ignited shared passion in doing change work, and (c) hands, as the collaboration inspired actions to address …

Meeting Rhetorical And Relational Goals In Online Higher Education: Insights From A South African Case Study, Rentia Du Plessis, Diana Breshears, Luzelle Naudé Prof

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

This qualitative study examines the degree to which synchronous and asynchronous online learning platforms both supported and constrained the achievement of rhetorical and relational goals in a resource-constrained South African higher education context. As online teaching practices persist in the post-COVID era, understanding how to design pedagogically sound online environments is increasingly important, particularly in the Global South where cost, access, and connectivity pose significant constraints. Drawing on the Rhetorical and Relational Goals Theory (RRGT; Mottet et al., 2006) and Kaufmann et al.’s (2016) online learning climate dimensions, the study analyzes undergraduate students’ perceptions of Blackboard Collaborate, PowerPoint voice-overs, WhatsApp, …

Family Systems And Cultural Adaptation In Psychosocial Cancer Interventions For Latinx Families: A Critical Review, Nicole M. Vélez Agosto, Gladys Stephanie Hernandez, Sarah Chavez Chacon, Danielle Moreno, Cecilia Montiel-Nava

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

Cancer creates significant distress to Latinx family dynamics. Research on family interventions has omitted critical aspects that could significantly improve mental health outcomes in this vulnerable population, including the development of interventions with a robust theoretical framework that are simultaneously culturally aligned with deeply rooted Latinx values. This critical review addressed existing psychosocial interventions for families with a cancer patient, their strengths, and limitations. It expanded on three major themes relevant to designing cancer psychosocial interventions for Latinx, while also reviewing nine intervention studies that consider system-family components in intervention design and research, two of them with the additional integration …

Trauma Processing And Sleep Inconsistencies In Firefighters: A Proposed Program To Bridge Gaps And Set Heroes Up For Success, Megan Griffin

Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects

This doctoral paper presents a comprehensive review of the literature supporting the need for an integrated training program addressing sleep disruption, trauma exposure and processing, and substance use as a self-medication strategy among firefighter populations. Drawing on empirical research, the paper examines the prevalence and interaction of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), moral injury, sleep disturbances, and substance use within this occupational group. The introduction provides operational definitions of PTSD and moral injury and synthesizes existing research on trauma exposure, sleep impairment, and substance use functions among firefighters. The literature review also highlights evidence-based, exposure informed interventions to facilitate adaptive trauma …