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Inter-Change, 1985, V5 N1, January, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

The lnter-Change newsletter was published monthly for the nursing division of St. Luke's Medical Center. It's purpose was to provide health care and shared governance information and inform nurses of new program benefits and upcoming special events.

Inter-Change, 1983, V3 N12, December, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

The lnter-Change newsletter was published monthly for the nursing division of St. Luke's Medical Center. It's purpose was to provide health care and shared governance information and inform nurses of new program benefits and upcoming special events.

Reclaimed Futures: Cultivating Design Thinking Through Waste Mapping And Material Reuse, Laura Del Pino, Darion Washington

SoTL Commons Conference

No abstract provided.

Impella 5.5 Versus Heartmate 3 In Left Ventricular Unloading, Hannah Frederick, Douglas Tran, Erik Sorenson, H. Todd Massey, Albert Hicks, Manjula Ananthram, Bartley P. Griffith, Aakash Shah

The VAD Journal

The Impella 5.5 (Abiomed) is increasingly used as a bridge to durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation in advanced heart failure, yet most studies focus on survival and transition success rather than left ventricular (LV) unloading or valvular effects. This study addresses this gap by comparing Impella 5.5 and HeartMate 3 (HM3, Abbott) in terms of unloading and cardiac support at similar flow rates. We conducted a retrospective study of nine patients who received Impella 5.5 before HM3 implantation. The primary outcome was the degree of LV unloading, as assessed by changes in left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD). There …

Improving The Uv Resistance And Service Life Of Polystyrene-Based Building Materials Via Low-Concentration Metal Complex Modifiers, Dina S. Ahmed, Marwa Fadhil, Raghda Alsayed, Mohammed Kadhom, Muna Bufaroosha, Amani Husain, Thura Alyasiri, Hanan Ibraheem, Alaa A. Rashad, Bassam M. Abood, Riyadh Noaman, Ahmed Ahmed, Ruqaya Raad, Ala'a Shaker, Abeer Erfan, Hassan Hashim, Saba Hamza, Rahimi M. Yusop, Emad Yousif

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

PS is highly susceptible to UV-induced photodegradation, which results in deterioration of its mechanical and aesthetic properties. In the present study, four novel and highly aromatic levofloxacin metal complexes, synthesized from Zn, Sn, Cu, and Ni, were investigated as low-concentration (0.5% w/w) photostabilizer additives for PS. Composite films were prepared by solution casting and subjected to accelerated UV irradiation up to 300 hours. Photostabilizing performance was systematically followed by monitoring changes in the carbonyl index via FT-IR spectroscopy, mass loss measurements, and surface morphology analyses using SEM and AFM. Results showed that all levofloxacin metal complexes had a pronounced inhibition …

The Current - Volume 36 Issue 7, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Dairy And Food Science Student Newsletter, February 26, 2026, Department Of Dairy And Food Science

Dairy and Food Science Student Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Deception And Deception Mitigation In Multi-Agent Systems, Nancirose Piazza

Doctoral Works at the University of New Haven

In multi-agent learning systems where agents interact in dynamic and complex environments, cooperation, coordination and communication are fundamental to achieving collective or individual goals. However, the rise of both emergent and induced deceptive behaviors pose significant challenges to system integrity and performance. Emergent deception and deceptive behaviors may manifest as a result of objective misalignment or incomplete situational awareness, leading to systematic failure in coordination. Agents that engage in intentional deceptive behaviors manipulate outcomes for their self-interest, undermining the fairness, security and reliability of these systems. Modeling and mitigating these forms of deception is critical to not only ensure effective …

Exploring Molecular And Morphological Diversity Of Ostracoda: A Combined Approach Based On Coi Sequences And Morphological Characters, Serdar Di̇nç, Serap Mutun, Okan Külköylüoğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Ostracods are diminutive aquatic invertebrates with a broad geographical distribution  across a diverse range of aquatic habitats, including lentic and lotic freshwater  environments as well as marine waters. Due to their sensitivity to environmental  changes, ostracods are valuable tools in biodiversity monitoring, providing a link to  past, present, and future ecological conditions. Despite the significance of classical  taxonomic studies in species identification, molecular approaches remain  underutilized in ostracod research, representing an area of potential growth for  advancing our understanding of this diverse group. Thus, molecular studies in  ostracods have the potential to greatly enhance our understanding of morphology,  ecological variation …

Spatial And Temporal Variability Of Mayfly Communities (Insecta: Ephemeroptera) In Mountainous And Semimountainous Rivers Of The Western Aegean Basin, Biljana Rimcheska, Yanka Vidinova

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Mayflies are among the most abundant benthic invertebrates inhabiting natural lotic  freshwater systems. Their assemblages vary with environmental, geographical, and  hydrological conditions along altitudinal gradients and under different types of  watershed disturbance. The main objective of this study was to analyze the  composition and β-diversity of mayflies across three river watersheds and to assess  how these assemblages differ among them. We collected biological and  environmental data from 38 sampling sites distributed across the three river  watersheds. We hypothesized that mayfly assemblages would vary with  environmental gradients on both spatial and temporal scales; specifically, we  expected pristine streams to exhibit higher …

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Turkish Journal of Zoology

No abstract provided.

Towards The Assessment Of E-Flows: A Fish-Based Approach For The Tiber River Basin (Central Italy), Antonella Carosi, Francesca Lorenzoni, Fatemeh Zarei, Rachele Brustenga, Lucio Di Matteo, Daniela Valigi, Corrado Cencetti, Carlo Cardellini, Stefano Casadei, David Cappelletti, Massimo Lorenzoni

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Estimating ecological flows (EFs) in rivers is crucial for meeting the Water Framework  Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC goals. To develop an EF model, it is  essential to use biological indicators to reliably record the impacts of human-induced  alterations on aquatic ecosystems. The adaptability of fish to annual flow variability  makes them a significant biological quality element (BQE). Consequently, using fish  as bioindicators is a powerful tool for assessing the impact of changes in the  hydrological regime on the natural communities within a river system. The new index  of the ecological status of fish communities (NISECI) is a methodology developed in  Italy …

Chlorella Vulgaris Measurements Using Full-Spectrum Goniometer For Optically Complex Inland Water Monitoring, Pinar Gürbüzer, Uğur Murat Leloğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Rising environmental stressors, including climate change, nutrient loading, pollution,  and anthropogenic impacts, have made the continuous monitoring of lake water  quality increasingly essential. While in situ methods offer high precision, satellite-based remote sensing is essential for capturing large-scale, long-term changes and  accessing remote or extreme environments. To complement these approaches, we  developed a cost-effective in situ optical measurement system specifically designed  for optically complex inland waters. T he instrument enables detailed optical  characterization across scattering angles from 0° to 160° and wavelengths between  423 and 728 nm, covering both visible and near-infrared regions. Initial validation was  performed using monocultures of …

Pro-Environmental Behavior: Its Moderating Role On The Relationship Between Environmental Identity And Climate Change Anxiety Among Gen Z Filipinos, Marc Eric S. Reyes, Alvin Joseph D. Mapoy, Victoria Ann Louis N. Aranzanso, Francheska Ysabel A. Avera, Beatrice O. Martinez, Mariah Michaela T. Ramos, Ryan Francis O. Cayubit

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

Environmental identity refers to an individual’s understanding of how their environment shapes their identity and relationships. This connection may cause climate change anxiety and motivate pro-environmental behavior. Using an explanatory, cross-sectional design, we examined whether environmental identity (EI) predicts climate change anxiety (CCA) and whether pro-environmental behavior (PEB) moderates their relationship. Seven hundred sixty-one Filipinos aged 18–25 completed the Revised Environmental Identity Scale, Climate Change Anxiety Scale, and Pro-Environmental Behavior Scale. Our findings revealed a significant positive relationship between environmental identity and anxiety about climate change. However, moderation analysis indicated that environmental identity is only associated with climate change anxiety …

Introduction: Rethinking Circulation In Italian Film And Media, Simone Brioni Dr., Rachel Johnson, Shelleen Greene

Department of English Faculty Publications

This introduction to the special issue ‘Rethinking Circulation in

Italian Film and Media’ reconsiders how Italian audiovisual culture

moves across borders – industrially, geographically, linguistically,

and digitally. By focusing on the complex dynamics of circulation,

the essays gathered here trace the evolving connections between

production and distribution, exploring how contemporary modes

of localization, translation, and platform curation shape the

visibility and cultural capital of Italian cinema in global contexts.

From streaming giants such as Netflix to curated services like

MUBI, and from film festival circuits to independent film-making

networks, the issue interrogates how transnational infrastructures

of distribution redefine what counts …

Energy Drinks Maintain High Motivational Value Even When Access Becomes Costly, Tyler Hansen

Research on Capitol Hill

Energy drinks are extremely popular among adolescents and young adults in the United States. These beverages contain high amounts of caffeine and sugar. Consuming energy drinks, especially in large quantities, has been shown to pose health risks.

Ant Queens Divide Tasks Among Themselves To Maximize Efficiency In Multi-Queen Colonies, Ian Brush

Research on Capitol Hill

Before workers arrive, founding queens must sustain the colony on their own. In single-queen colonies, one queen performs all necessary tasks. In contrast, when several queens co-found a colony, their contributions often differ: some queens invest more in egg-laying, while others devote more effort to brood care or nest maintenance.

Oxytocin May Shape How Reward Is Perceived And Increase Self-Control, K.A. Wachtel

Research on Capitol Hill

Social contact, driven by oxytocin, is inherently rewarding. However, less is known about how oxytocin impacts the perception of nonsocial rewards, like food or drugs.

We Can Use Coyotes As A Model To Understand How Social Loss Alters The Brain, Rebekah Rowe

Research on Capitol Hill

While we understand some factors that increase psychological distress for grieving individuals, little is known about this biological basis.

In Conservation Efforts People Prioritize Smart, Friendly Animals, And Focus On Their Faces, Jacey Hopkin

Research on Capitol Hill

Conservation programs are often inefficient. They provide the public logical information in hopes they will act logically, but people's actions instead rely on their pre-held beliefs, attitudes, and biases.

Could Gene Editing Increase Chicken Resistance To Avian Influenza?, Alta Crane

Research on Capitol Hill

Avian Influenza is a viral infection that causes outbreaks of "bird flu," greatly affecting avian health. Influenza A virus (IAV) relies on various host factors for efficient replication. Previous studies in human cells have identified four genes as critical host factors required for IAV infection. To investigate whether similar host– virus interactions exist in avian species, we utilized gene editing systems to generate knockout fibroblast cell lines targeting those four genes and then applied these techniques to germ cells.

Accumulation Of Polyphenolic Compounds In Amelanchier × Lamarckii Fruit In Conditions Of Southwestern Slovakia, Luba Durisova, Tunde Jurikova, Monika Ondrasova, Pavol Elias Jr., Deni̇z Hazar, Jiri Mlcek

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In Slovakia, snowy mespilus (Amelanchier × lamarckii F. G. Schroed.) is recognized both as an ornamental plant and alesser-known fruit species, prized for its high levels of bioactive compounds, particularly polyphenols. The aim of this study was todetect the polyphenolic profile of snowy mespilus and to assess polyphenol accumulation in cells. The total polyphenol content wasdetermined by the Folin–Ciocalteu method, antioxidant activity by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assayand the 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) method, and individual polyphenolic compounds by the highperformanceliquid chromatography (HPLC) method. The results of analyses revealed that among the phenolic acids, chlorogenicacid was the most prevalent [44.24 …

A Free Black Farming Community In White Clay Creek Hundred, James Jones

History Faculty Publications

Although Delaware remained a slave state until the end of the Civil War, free Blacks were able to acquire land before that.  A small group settled along Delaware’s northern border with Chester County, even though Pennsylvania offered greater legal protection against enslavement.  This article describes what is known about the four families that settled along Hopkins Road in White Clay Creek Hundred, and the factors that affected their decision to remain in Delaware.

Meeting The Challenge Of Civic Education In Hyperpolarized Times, Linda C. Mcclain

Faculty Scholarship

What role can civic education play in polarized times? That is the pressing question posed by Civic Education in Polarized Times, edited by Elizabeth Beaumont and Eric Beerbohm.1 As Beaumont’s introduction explains, “as political polarization has intensified across the world, civic education seems more urgent, but it has also become more challenging.” (P. 1.) The volume brings together an eminent group of education scholars, legal scholars, political theorists, and philosophers to consider challenging questions about how to carry out civic education “in a polarized era” and “for a polarized era.” (P. 2.)

Association Between Dietary Folate And Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness Among African Americans And European Americans, Lihchyun Joseph Su, Sarah O'Connor, Daniela Ramirez Aguilar, Minjae Lee, Harrison Wong, Hui-Yi Lin, Jeannette T. Bensen, James L. Mohler, Lenore Arab, Longgang Zhao, Ebonee N. Butler, Laura Farnan, Susan E. Steck Phd, Mph, Rd

Faculty Publications

Background: Despite the confirmed beneficial effects on preventing neural tube defects, concerns about high intakes of synthetic folate, or folic acid, in promoting cancer progression have been raised. This study evaluated the association between folate intake and prostate cancer (PCa) aggressiveness among African-American (AA) and European-American (EA) males. Methods: This study included 722 AA and 775 EA men with prostate cancer. Folate intake (dietary folate equivalent (DFE), synthetic folate, natural folate) was estimated using the National Cancer Institute Dietary History Questionnaire and detailed dietary supplement use questionnaire. Analyses included univariable comparisons of demographic and clinical characteristics of the two racial …

Montana Kaimin, February 26, 2026, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

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

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 166, Issue 16

Turning Zwitterions Into Toughening Agents: Salt-Activated Microdomains In Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Double-Network Hydrogels, Louis D. Zhang, Jintao Yang, Si Yu Zheng

University Research

Zwitterionic hydrogels, although highly biocompatible, are widely regarded as mechanically fragile, with typical tensile strengths below 0.1 MPa, which restricts their use in load-bearing applications. Here, we address this limitation by integrating a polyzwitterionic network with a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) network through high-speed pregelation agitation that enhances chain entanglement and induces flow orientation. By exploiting the salt-driven conformational transition of zwitterionic chains, a controlled salting-out step generates uniformly dispersed nanoscale microdomains that act as reversible energy-dissipating units. At the same time, balanced hydrogen bonding between the two networks moderates PVA crystallinity, limiting embrittlement while preserving elasticity. The resulting double-network hydrogel …

Quaker Campus, February 26, 2026 (Vol. 24, Issue 9), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

Chrysin Alleviates Salt Stress By Enhancing Antioxidant Enzymes, Nutrient Balance, And Phytohormone Contents In Forage Pea, Sedat Severoğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study aimed to evaluate the potential protective effects of chrysin (Chr), a flavonoid compound, on growth, biochemical,hormonal, and nutrient levels in forage pea (Pisum sativum ssp. arvense L.) seedlings under NaCl-induced salt stress. The experimentwas conducted under controlled greenhouse conditions in a completely randomized design with three different concentrations of Chr(Chr0: 0 mM, Chr1: 0.1 mM, and Chr2: 0.5 mM Chr) and three levels of salt stress (S0: 0 mM, S1: 100 mM, and S2: 200 mM NaCl),resulting in nine treatment combinations (T0: Chr0S0, T1: Chr0S1, T2: Chr0S2, T3: Chr1S0, T4: Chr1S1, T5: Chr1S2, T6: Chr2S0, T7: Chr2S1, andT8: …