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Major Depressive Disorder And Driving Behavior Among Older Adults, Ganesh M Babulal, Ling Chen, Jean-Francois Trani, David C Brown, David B Carr, Beau M Ances, Eric J Lenze, Drives Project

2020-Current year OA Pubs

IMPORTANCE: Depression and antidepressant use are independently associated with crash risk among older drivers. However, it is unclear what factors impact daily driving that increase safety risk for drivers with depression.

OBJECTIVE: To examine differences in naturalistic driving behavior and safety between older adults with and without major depressive disorder (MDD).

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: A prospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted among older adults (≥65 years) from the Driving Real-World In-Vehicle Evaluation System Project collected from July 1, 2021, to December 30, 2023. The sample included 85 participants with MDD and 310 participants without. Neurological, clinical, mood, and neuropsychological …

Neurofeedback: New Territories And Neurocognitive Mechanisms Of Endogenous Neuromodulation, James Sulzer, T Dorina Papageorgiou, Rainer Goebel, Talma Hendler

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Neurofeedback (NF) is endogenous neuromodulation of circumscribed brain circuitry. While its use of real-time brain activity in a closed-loop system is similar to brain-computer interfaces, instead of controlling an external device like the latter, the goal of NF is to change a targeted brain function. In this special issue on NF, we present current and future methods for extracting and manipulating neural function, how these methods may reveal new insights about brain function, applications, and rarely discussed ethical considerations of guiding and interpreting the brain activity of others. Together, the articles in this issue outline the possibilities of NF use …

Integrating Natural Product Research Laboratory With Artificial Intelligence: Advancements And Breakthroughs In Traditional Medicine, Jai-Sing Yang, Shih-Chang Tsai, Yuan-Man Hsu, Da-Tian Bau, Chia-Wen Tsai, Wen-Shin Chang, Sheng-Chu Kuo, Sheng-Chu Kuo, Chien-Chih Yu, Yu-Jen Chiu, Fuu-Jen Tsai

BioMedicine

The Natural Product Research Laboratory (NPRL) of China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) was established in collaboration with CMUH and Professor Kuo-Hsiung Lee from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The laboratory collection features over 6,000 natural products worldwide, including pure compounds and semi-synthetic derivatives. This is the most comprehensive and fully operational natural product database in Taiwan. This review article explores the history and development of the NPRL of CMUH. We then provide an overview of the recent applications and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in new drug discovery. Finally, we examine advanced powerful AI-tools and related software …

Transformative Interventions In Cell Biology: The Development And Use Of Instructor/Student-Interactive Demonstrations Of Key Cell Biology Concepts, Prashanth Rao, Ashok Upadhyaya, Meera Nanjundan

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

In Cell Biology, a sophomore/junior undergraduate-level high-enrollment core course, students are expected to develop a broad and detailed understanding of the functioning of eukaryotic cells. For example, some of the more challenging biological concepts include machinery involved in the replication and translational processes, protein trafficking/orientation in membranes, as well as both G protein-coupled receptor and receptor tyrosine kinase signal transduction pathways. In this instructional article, we describe prior published reports of the use of interactive demonstrations of several of these key biological concepts in the classroom. Furthermore, we narrate our efforts to integrate several of these disparate evidence-based techniques (EBTs) …

Fostering Active Learning And Metacognitive Skills In A Cognitive-Science Based Math Course, Sheila Tabanli

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

There is a large body of research on how to improve student learning through active learning and metacognition. However, without well-structured guidelines, students do not tend to actively engage with the taught material, peers, and the instructor at a desirable metacognitive level (Deslauriers et al., 2019). To address this problem, a research-driven assessment structure is integrated into a nontraditional course called “Methods for Mathematical Problem Solving” (M2PS). Methods for Mathematical Problem Solving was designed by the author to teach students effective study principles stemming from cognitive science. The assessments include synchronous check for understanding (CFU) assignments to further investigate the …

Flipped Teaching Eased The Transition To Online Learning Of College Students In Stem Courses During Covid-19, Sinan Onal, Carolyn Butts-Wilmsmeyer, Charles Serrano, Paige Dickey, Georgia Bracey, Sharon Locke, Julie Fickas, Chaya Gopalan

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Following COVID-19, teaching was abruptly shifted from a live to a virtual format, posing a challenge to both students and faculty. There is a need to employ alternatives, emphasizing targeting the factors that suit Generation Z students for effective learning while maintaining social distancing. Understanding students' perceptions about the educational environment plays a vital role in planning and implementing teaching strategies for the future. Flipped teaching (FT) has been a successful instructional method because it embeds active learning strategies and some remote learning for which students are responsible. This study examined the perceptions of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) …

Factors Related To Study Progress Among First-Year Agriculture Students, Hanna-Riitta Kymäläinen, Jokke Hasa, Ilona Södervik

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

The first study year at university predicts the progress and quality of later studies. The aim of our study was to explore factors that affect first-year agriculture students. In the end of their first year, 49 students answered a questionnaire measuring self-efficacy, approaches to learning, and study-related burnout. They also reported the factors that enhanced or impeded their studies. According to their approaches to learning, students were clustered into three profiles. One of these represented successful students with an organized approach, strong self-efficacy and little burnout, and another a more unorganized group. The third group had a dissonant profile and …

Factors Related To Study Progress Among First-Year Agriculture Students, Hanna-Riitta Kymäläinen

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

The first study year at university predicts the progress and quality of later studies. The aim of our study was to explore factors that affect first-year agriculture students. In the end of their first year, 49 students answered a questionnaire measuring self-efficacy, approaches to learning, and study-related burnout. They also reported the factors that enhanced or impeded their studies. According to their approaches to learning, students were clustered into three profiles. One of these represented successful students with an organized approach, strong self-efficacy and little burnout, and another a more unorganized group. The third group had a dissonant profile and …

Empowering Egyptian Women Through Social Media: A Comparative Analysis Of Economic Sustainability Campaigns By Banks On Facebook, Dr. Noura Eissa

Future Journal of Social Science

This comparative analytical study examines how Egyptian banks use Facebook to promote women’s economic empowerment by bridging between the disciples of economics, social media marketing, and gender studies. Media messages can substantially influence societal norms and perceptions of women's economic empowerment, leading them to open bank accounts and access services such as loans, credit cards, and online banking. The two banks under study are Banque Misr, a leading state-owned bank, and Commercial International Bank, which has international affiliations. The study employs a content analysis to evaluate Facebook messages published by these banks targeting women by exploring the appeals used, the …

Providing Proteins To Belizean Residents Through Poultry Products, Ellis Freel

Poultry Science Undergraduate Honors Theses

Belize is a food insecure, developing country. Although Belize has plenty of nutritious food in-country, the exportation of that food to generate income contributed to a distribution issue of that nutritious food. More impoverished areas of Belize do not have access to nutritious food because of the lack of affordability and high export rates. Diets with a lack of food, or lack of balanced, nutritious food can negatively impact growth and cognitive development, especially in children. Poultry is one of the only products in Belize not able to be exported. Implementing poultry into Belizean diets would affordably alleviate food insecurity …

The Ecumenical Dimension Of The Spiritual Exercises A Historical, Theological, And Practical Approach, David Krol

Jesuit School of Theology Dissertations

This thesis explores the ecumenical dimension of the Spiritual Exercises of Loyola, asking to what extent the Exercises can be adapted to Christian denominations beyond the Catholic Church and how their practice in an ecumenical context promotes church unity. The thesis statement argues that the ecumenical dimension of the Spiritual Exercises is based on the importance given to Scripture within them, thus fostering a common sense of following Christ and a reform of life, indispensable conditions for any ecumenical dialogue. The study underscores how the Exercises can contribute to Christian unity through historical, theological, and practical lenses.

Historically (Chapter 1), …

Glp-1 Agonists On Reducing The Risk Of Developing Dementia In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Alli Guerrero, Emmiline Chou, Erika Mccarthy, Heather Justice, Jason Brumitt

Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dementia share a similar pathogenesis of insulin resistance, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress.¹ Individuals diagnosed with T2DM are at an increased risk of experiencing accelerated cognitive decline, attributed to the underlying disease process, furthermore increasing the likelihood of developing dementia.¹ According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dementia was the second leading cause of death, with over 250,000 deaths associated with Alzheimer’s disease alone.² Currently, there are only two classes of drugs available for the symptomatic treatment of dementia: N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist and cholinesterase inhibitors.²However, no …

Deliberate Cold Exposure As Augmentation For Diabetic Management, Joel Graham, Michael Graham, Patrick Clyde, Michael Racine, Jason Brumitt

Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

CE has received attention during the past decade as a modality to decrease inflammation, improve mood, increase mental resiliency, and to facilitate physical exercise recovery. This “treatment” has been in use for centuries having been mentioned in ancient Greek texts. CE is also a common cultural practice of Nordic countries, with its traditional uses centering on the therapeutic effects improved health and recovery. These effects are predominantly moderated through the activation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) by changes in skin temperature, which subsequently induces the release of catecholamines to conserve body heat and prevent the onset of hypothermia. The …

The Effect Of Aerobic Exercise On Reducing Drug Craving And Preventing Recurrence Of Methamphetamine Use Disorder, Sydney Skutt, Carilyn Ellis, Daniel Sanders, Jason Brumitt

Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

Methamphetamine (MA) is a derivative of amphetamine that is highly addictive and toxic. It is classified as a Schedule II stimulant under the Controlled Substances Act and has limited medical use for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and high potential for abuse as a recreational drug. Prior to the 2000s, methamphetamine was derived from ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold medicine, which became controlled in 2005 to combat the methamphetamine epidemic. Current methamphetamine is derived from phenyl-2-propanone, a chemical whose use is regulated for other uses, such as racing fuel, gold mining, perfume, and photography, fundamentally changing …

Going With The Flow: How Direct And Indirect Alterations To Streamflow Influence Headwater Fish Communities In The Southeast, Langston Haden

Dissertations

Streamflow has been deemed the “master variable” regulating riverine communities as it can influence the chemical, physical, and biological components of river systems. Anthropogenic changes have and will continue to alter streamflow through direct (e.g. road culverts) and indirect (e.g. climate change) processes. Understanding how these alterations impact riverine communities is essential for maintaining and restoring ecosystem properties like biodiversity. Our objective is to integrate ecological theory and conservation approaches to understand how direct and indirect alterations to streamflow influence freshwater fish communities within the biodiverse headwater streams of the southeastern U.S. In a test of a standardized barrier protocol …

The Fuel Of Social Change: Native Activism In The 1960s And 1970s And The Development Of Native American Studies, Hannah Muehlschlegel

HS 390 Primary Research Papers

During the 1960s and 1970s, the United States experienced a rise in social activism which subsequently sparked progressive political movements. In the midst of this social atmosphere, the Native American community advocated for rights and visibility for the Indigenous populations and were active participants in many other social movements of the time. This paper uses Northern Michigan University’s archives to explore how the influx of progressive social movements created an atmosphere for Native American activism to grow and henceforth contributed to the development of Native American Studies programs as an academic pursuit across the country. Archival research reveals how the …

Case Study On Seney National Wildlife Refuge: How The Upper Peninsula Led Wildlife Conservation In The Beginning Of The Twentieth Century, Holly A. Galligan

HS 390 Primary Research Papers

The research presented in this paper will weave together the story of how the Upper Peninsula became a crucial hub for wildlife conservation in the first half of the twentieth century. Seeking to answer the question of how and why this occurred, as well as why it is distinct from the social movement of the 1960s, the research is based on public awareness, photographic research developments, and the concept of the national system for conservation. Hunting played the main role in the motivations for this movement therefore, it is also heavily discussed throughout. The previous research on this subject emerged …

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Social Work Bias, Attitudes, And Knowledge: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Ivy Browder, John Hansbrough Iii

MSW Capstone Conference

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) And Social Determinants Of Health (Sd0h), Amiyah Thomas, Drew Buggs

MSW Capstone Conference

No abstract provided.

Conference Proceedings: Fourth Annual International Conference: Rethinking Economics In The Contemporary World, Shumaila Omar [Editor], Uzair Arif [Ed.], Tabeer E Zehra [Ed.], Sania Zehra [Ed.], Tooba Zaheer [Ed.]

IBA Press

The 4th Annual International Conference on Rethinking Economics, organized by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, provided a dynamic platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers to explore diverse themes shaping the global economic landscape. The conference highlighted critical issues such as digital transformation, urban infrastructure, environmental challenges, monetary and fiscal policy, and human development. This collection is an amalgamation of abstracts from the papers presented at the conference.

Service Animal Rights In Hospitals & Other Businesses That Offer Public Accommodations: Americans With Disabilities Act - Title Iii, Yara Duran

Law Student Works

This pathfinder guide provides an overview into the laws that govern an animal’s rights and restrictions in hospitals, healthcare facilities, and other businesses that offer public accommodations. This guide is intended for attorneys, hospital administrators, and business owners who wish to understand what the law requires in their interactions with service animals. The information gleaned through this research can be used to develop legally compliant policies that protect all interested parties. Secondarily, this guide is intended for law students who would like to learn more about the legal rights and restrictions of service animals.

The guide will begin by discussing …

Battle Of The Sexes: How Does Gender Influence Diabetes Care Attitudes And Motivations, Cory Barge, Jhordan Gervacio, Lauren Wilkinson

MSW Capstone Conference

No abstract provided.

Ewww, Rats: A Literature Review Of Children’S Books Including Rats, Chloe Allen

Honors 499 Theses and Creative Projects

This literature review examines the role of rats in picture books and juvenile literature. Twenty-three books in total are reviewed. Seven of which are picture books. They range from the years 1908 to 2021. These books are reviewed under four categories: Positive Attributes, Negative Attributes, Illustrations, and the Cruelty and Exploitation of Rats. I have found that rats are depicted in a multitude of ways. Negative depictions of rats are brought up in almost every book including a rat character. This brings me to believe that rats are viewed negatively in children’s literature. Throughout this essay, I discuss each category …

Physiological Positioning And Its Effects On Seated Vs. Standing Workers, Carlos Gautreaux

Theses & Dissertations

In the digital era, distractions in the working environment significantly impede professionals’ ability to maintain attention during the workday. Recent studies underscore the benefits of adjustable desks that allow for transitions between sitting and standing, highlighting improvements in workers’ physical and psychological health. Specifically, it has been noted that standing enhances cognitive function, focus, and mental acuity while alleviating stress. Despite these insights, research has yet to systematically explore the impact of standing while working on attentional performance. Moreover, the effect of standing while working may vary between on-site and remote working environments due to differences in ambient distractions. This …

Donald Griffin: A Visionary In Science And Consciousness, Brock Fenton

Animal Sentience

I share some reflections on a sabbatical with Donald Griffin a half-century ago, with fieldwork on bats and echolocating swiftlets in Australia and our discussions of animal behavior and consciousness. Griffin's influence has been vast, from recent advances in bat research, including learning, navigation, and longevity, to his enduring legacy as a pioneer in animal cognition.

Unravelling Large-Scale Patterns And Drivers Of Biodiversity In Dry Rivers, Arnaud Foulquier, Thibault Datry, Roland Corti, Daniel Von Schiller, Klement Tockner, Rachel Stubbington, Mark O. Gessner, Frederic Boyer, Marc Ohlmann, Wilfried Thuiller, Delphine Rioux, Christian Miquel, Ricardo Albarino, Daniel C. Allen, Florian Altermatt, Maria Isabel Arce, Shai Arnon, Damien Banas, Andy Banegas-Medina, Erin Beller, Melanie L. Blanchette, Joanna Blessing, Iola Goncalves Boechat, Kate Boersma, Michael Bogan, Nuria Bonada, Nick Bond, Katherine Brintrup, Andreas Bruder, Ryan Burrows, Tommaso Cancellario, Cristina Canhoto, Stephanie Carlson, Nuria Cid, Julien Cornut, Michael Danger, Bianca De Freitas Terra, Anna Maria De Girolamo, Ruben Del Campo, Veronica Diaz Villanueva, Fiona Dyer, Arturo Elosegi, Catherine Febria, Ricardo Figueroa Jara, Brian Four, Sarig Gafny, Rosa Gomez, Lluis Gomez-Gener, Simone Guareschi, Bjorn Gucker, Jason Hwan, J. Iwan Jones, Patrick S. Kubheka, Alex Laini, Simone Daniela Langhans, Bertrand Launay, Guillaume Le Goff, Catherine Leigh, Chelsea Little, Stefan Lorenz, Jonathan Marshall, Eduardo J. Martin Sanz, Angus Mcintosh, Clara Mendoza-Lera, Elisabeth I. Meyer, Marko Milisa, Musa C. Mlambo, Manuela Morias, Nabor Moya, Peter Negus, Dev Niyogi, Iluminada Pagan, Athina Papatheodoulou, Giuseppe Pappagallo, Isabel Pardo, Petr Paril, Steffen U. Pauls, Marek Polasek, Pablo Rodriguez-Lozano, Robert J. Rolls, Maria Mar Sanchez-Montoya, Ana Savic, Oleksandra Shumilova, Kandikere R. Sridhar, Alisha Steward, Amina Taleb, Avi Uzan, Yefrin Valladares, Ross Vander Vorste, Nathan J. Waltham, Dominik H. Zak, Annamaria Zoppini

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

More than half of the world’s rivers dry up periodically, but our understanding of the biological communities in dry riverbeds remains limited. Specifically, the roles of dispersal, environmental filtering and biotic interactions in driving biodiversity in dry rivers are poorly understood. Here, we conduct a large-scale coordinated survey of patterns and drivers of biodiversity in dry riverbeds. We focus on eight major taxa, including microorganisms, invertebrates and plants: Algae, Archaea, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Arthropods, Nematodes and Streptophyta. We use environmental DNA metabarcoding to assess biodiversity in dry sediments collected over a 1-year period from 84 non-perennial rivers across 19 countries …

Fisheries Research Report No. 347: Recreational Fishing For Marron In South-West Western Australia From 2000 – 2024: Estimates Of Participation, Effort And Catch, Claire B. Smallwood, Karina L. Ryan, Eva Lai, Fabian I. Trinnie, Aidan Long

Fisheries Research Reports

The Smooth Marron (Cherax cainii) (‘Marron’) is endemic to freshwater dams and rivers of south-west Western Australia. The Recreational Marron Fishery is managed as a single stock within the South-West Recreational Freshwater Resource and is highly vulnerable to over-exploitation due to the biological characteristics of the species (e.g., low fecundity, localised populations) as well as external environmental (e.g., habitat loss, reduction in rainfall) and human factors (e.g., fishing, land clearing).

Due to this vulnerability, this species has been the focus of research, monitoring and management since the 1970’s. Recreational fishing for Marron was first licensed under the Amateur Fisherman’s licence …

Fisheries Research Report No. 349: South-West Freshwater Angling In Western Australia From 2000/01 – 2023/24: Estimates Of Participation, Effort And Catch, Aidan Long, Claire B. Smallwood, Karina L. Ryan, Eva Lai, Fabian I. Trinnie

Fisheries Research Reports

The South-west Freshwater Angling fishery (SWFA) in Western Australia is a licensed, low participation fishery primarily targeting the introduced Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) and Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), which are stocked in popular dams and rivers across the region. Other licensed species include the introduced Redfin Perch (Perca fluviatilis) and the native Freshwater Cobbler (Tandanus bostocki). Freshwater angling is also managed by input and output control rules including gear regulations (one rod and line or handline with a small landing net), minimum size limits and a daily mixed freshwater species bag limit of 4 individuals (excluding Redfin Perch which has …

Prioritizing Learners’ Cultural Assets And Multimodal Literacies During Preservice Teachers’ Community Literacy Experience, Janine Bixler, Rebecca Norman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

As teacher educators, we believe it is critical for preservice teachers (PSTs) to recognize the many cultural assets that learners bring to today’s diverse classrooms and to use these assets in their instruction. It is key to the literacy success of all students, particularly children of low socioeconomic status, multilingual learners, children of color, and children who continue to have limited literacy success in school. Our teacher preparation program in childhood includes out-of-school community literacy experiences for teaching diverse Grade 1–6 learners because these hybrid spaces provide rich opportunities for our candidates to learn about and with children and their …