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Public Views On Violence Towards Clinicians, Ilya Kagan, Gillie Gabay, Sigal Shafran Tikva

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Patient-perpetrated violence (PPV) against clinicians is a significant global concern that affects both the safety and well-being of clinicians. Despite abundant research into the negative impact on safety and quality of care, studies exploring public perceptions of PPV remain scarce. This study aimed to examine public perceptions of PPV against clinicians, focusing on the perceived prevalence of the phenomenon and public support for preventive and punitive measures.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey collected data from 1,375 Israelis, who rated the frequency of PPV incidents and their support for intervention strategies. Descriptive statistics were used to test the distribution of …

Investigating Potential Alzheimer's Disease Therapies Through An Agent-Based Model Of Impaired Microglia Metabolismmodeling Impaired Microglia Metabolism, Cheyenne Ty, Abigail Penland, John Gerving, Martin Mendoza-Ceja, Megan Pratt, Kamila Larripa

Spora: A Journal of Biomathematics

Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia globally and is marked by amyloid-β plaque accumulation, decreased brain pH, disrupted metabolism, and increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier. Microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, are essential for maintaining brain homeostasis and are critically involved in the progression of AD. While microglia can initiate protective immune responses to injury and disease, dysregulated microglial metabolism may contribute to the exacerbation of Alzheimer's pathology. To investigate potential therapeutic strategies, we developed an agent-based model simulating the effects of exercise and metabolic enhancement on dysfunctional microglia. Our findings suggest that …

Genetic Analysis Of Strabismus, Nystagmus, And Associated Disorders, Nafiza Meher, Mayra Martinez Sanchez, Pablo Altschwager Kreft, Anne Fulton, Mary C. Whitman

Research Colloquium

Strabismus and nystagmus are prevalent eye movement disorders that impair visual function and overall quality of life. Strabismus refers to the misalignment of the eyes, while nystagmus is involuntary oscillatory eye movements. Both may be isolated conditions or indicators of underlying ocular, neurological, or genetic causes. Although numerous genes have been associated with nystagmus related disorders, there is still much to be known regarding causes of idiopathic nystagmus. Strabismus, especially when occurring isolated, has no known genetic causes, hindering progress in early diagnosis and targeted management. This study utilizes next-generation whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to improve diagnostic outcomes, explore potential candidate …

Generation Z And Entrepreneurship: Community Banking’S Next Challenge, Arturo Rodriguez

Journal of Business & Entrepreneurship

Generation Z (Gen Z), is currently graduating from college and joining the workforce in the United States. Gen Z is distinctly unique from other generations and has been identified as highly entrepreneurial. Gen Z has also been recognized as being highly reliant on technology, which is something that the banking industry, but specifically, smaller community banks have not yet fully embraced. This paper explores strategies that community banks’ executives and board of directors can utilize to attract Gen Z entrepreneurs who, in general, despise or do not have knowledge of the way in which banks conduct business lending.

Hands-On Stem In Ghana: Inspiration For Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Globally, Alhassan Issifu, Mawuena A. Hanson, Heather R. Beem

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER)

Many educators are increasingly seeking culturally relevant pedagogies they can employ to effectively engage their students. In Ghana a substantive set of hands-on STEM content has been created, incorporating locally available materials and cultural approaches while maintaining alignment to the national curricula. Against a backdrop of almost no public primary or junior high schools in the country containing any lab equipment, this approach leverages and celebrates the abundance of what is available within the locality. This challenges narratives of what is considered “good” and recenters power back with those in the classroom. Three sample activities and three firsthand stories are …

Interpreting The Supreme Court: Finding Meaning In The Justices' Personal Experiences, Amy Howe

Florida Law Review

At his 2004 confirmation hearing, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. famously compared the role of a Supreme Court Justice to that of a baseball umpire and promised “to remember that it’s my job to call balls and strikes.” Roberts likely intended this to mean that he would serve as a neutral arbiter of the law, who simply applies the existing rules to reach the correct outcome. But in judging, as in baseball, that is not as easy as it sounds, especially when one of the primary criteria on which the Court relies to choose its cases is whether the …

Agenda (Pdf), Lsu Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Usher Syndrome in Louisiana

Agenda, promotional flyer and resources list for the Usher Syndrome in Louisiana 5th Symposium held September 19, 2025.

Playful Learning Journeys: Exploring The Perceptions And Knowledge Of Lecturers/Tutors And Student Teachers, Frank Twum, Samuel Kweku Hayford, Dandy Dampson, Johnnie Kojo Hayford

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

This paper investigated the perceptions and knowledge of play-based learning (PBL) by lecturers/tutors and student teachers. Ninety lecturers/tutors (68 males, 22 females) and 363 student teachers (191 males, 172 females) participated in the study. While both lecturers/tutors and student teachers favored PBL, they had some concerns. Lecturers/tutors acknowledged the benefits of PBL, including its enhancement of memory, conceptual development, and motor skills in children. However, nearly two-thirds found it time-consuming. Student teachers were of the view PBL promoted positive student experiences. However, more than half felt PBL offered limited opportunities for their own learning during lessons. Both groups demonstrated knowledge …

Teacher Perceptions Of The Mental Health And Socio-Emotional Challenges Of English Language Learners, Nilufer Guler, Dincer Guler, Kyle Bush

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

A fast-growing percentage of students in K–12 classrooms are English language learner (ELL) students, and a large number of these students are experiencing a vast array of academic and non-academic challenges at school. Many ELL challenges involve inadequate socio-emotional learning (SEL) skill development, as well as mental health obstacles, and many schools are not equipped with the resources needed to address and resolve these challenges for ELLs.

In this study, we focus on teacher observations of the SEL and mental health challenges that K–12 students face. In the initial survey, 120 teachers participated regarding ELLs and these challenges. Following the …

Investigating Soil Co2 Flux Among Varying Soil Types During Inundation Conditions, Jennifer Volk, Arya Patel

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

Land use change has contributed to the increase of carbon dioxide (CO₂) release, exacerbating global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. CO₂ is also naturally produced in the soil via microbial respiration which breaks down soil organic matter (SOM). Several studies have investigated factors affecting CO₂ flux from soils, but few have compared CO₂ flux from a range of soil types under controlled conditions with varying water levels. This study subjected intact soil cores from six different soil types to varied periods of inundation and dry events using the same water and timing. During each event, CO …

From Imaging To Impact: A Multi-Disciplinary T32 Program Framework And Initial Insights For Training In Image-Guided Cancer Therapy, Kari J. Brewer Savannah, Stephen Y. Lai, Clifton D. Fuller, Kristy K. Brock

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

As multi-disciplinary image-guided assessment and therapies become increasingly important for precision oncology, the need for comprehensive training opportunities that effectively prepare the next generation of clinician-scientists and scientists is evident. We present an innovative, evidence-based research training framework that integrates the following critical features: 1) intentional and personalized mentoring and career development, 2) immersive research in image-guided cancer therapy, 3) strategic mentored clinical exposure, 4) structured didactic learning and professional development opportunities, and 5) mentored grant writing. Designed to foster scientific rigor, translational thinking, and multi-disciplinary collaboration, the Image-Guided Cancer Therapy T32 Training Program (IGCT-T32) aims to prepare postdoctoral fellows …

Cytotoxic And Anti-Inflammatory Activities Of Extracts Of Pra-Sa-Ka-Phrao Remedy And Its Plant Components, Theeraphong Ninlaor, Arunporn Itharat, Srisopa Ruangnoo, Pakakrong Thongdeeying, Sunita Makchuchit, Pranporn Kuropakornpong, Settakul Boonyasakseree, Chadchom Choockong, Ninnart Intharit, Neal M. Davies

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background: Pra-Sa-Ka-Phrao (PSKP) is a traditional Thai remedy recognized in the National List of Essential Herbal Medicines of Thailand. It is traditionally used for treating flatulence and colic pain. It consists of eight components derived from plants with Ocimum tenuiflorum leaves as a main ingredient. However, there are no reports regarding the biological activities and chemical composition of PSKP.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate cytotoxic activities, using cell lines related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system, and anti-inflammatory activities, along with chemical composition, of the PSKP complete formula (PSKPC) and a modified incomplete formula (PSKPIC).

Materials and Methods: Two extraction …

Comparative Study For Channel Pairing In Noma Ofdm- Cdma System, Hazem H. El-Banna, Nelly M. Shafik

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Orthogonal Multiple Access such as OFDM technique became inadequate scheme since it provides limited spectral efficiency and limited number of users. In addition to Orthogonal Multiple Access (OMA), Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) technique is applied in 5th generation of mobile communications that enhances both spectral efficiency and capacity with high Quality of Service (QoS). In this paper, three techniques were combined NOMA, OFDM, and CDMA in order to have optimal system performance in the presence of worst fading channel situations; fast frequency selective Rayleigh multi-path fading channel. The main contribution of this paper is the novel channel pairing technique introduced …

Machine Learning Approach For Fake Image Forensics, Abdullah Mujawib Alashjaee

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

Digital forensics is crucial in investigating and analyzing digital evidence, including images, to uncover potential crimes and identify manipulated or fraudulent content. A significant challenge in digital forensics is distinguishing between authentic and manipulated images. This paper applies a popular pre-trained deep learning model, VGG16, for feature extraction in real vs. fake image detection and various machine learning (ML) models as classifiers. The feature extraction part until the flatten layer of the VGG16 model is utilized to extract discriminative features that capture high-level image representations comprising local and global patterns. ML models, including Random Forest, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, and …

Novel Convolution Neural Network For Enhanced Network Attack Pattern Recognition, Salahaldeen Duraibi

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

Intrusion detection plays a critical role in safeguarding computer networks from malicious activities and unauthorized access. Traditional machine learning (ML) models have been widely employed for intrusion detection, but their effectiveness can be limited due to the complex and evolving nature of network attacks. An efficient Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) that utilizes one-dimensional convolutions, batch normalization, and max pooling layers is designed to capture the attack patterns in network traffic data. By leveraging the inherent feature extraction capabilities of CNNs, the proposed architecture demonstrates improved performance in identifying network intrusions compared to traditional ML models. The effectiveness of the novel …

Adaptive Ensemble Approaches For Face Mask Detection Using Transfer Learning Model, Faisal Alshanketi

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, wearing a mask has become mandatory and remains crucial in the ongoing pandemic. In certain situations and conditions, masks may be required periodically. However, manually monitoring large crowds of people to ensure they are wearing masks in public places or events can be an arduous task that is both time-consuming and difficult to manage. One way to address the challenge of manually monitoring mask-wearing in public places is to adopt machine learning (ML) methods and ICT-based surveillance mechanisms, thereby reducing the need for large numbers of personnel. While previous studies have proposed various machine learning models …

Radio Frequency (Rf) Based Smart Communication System For Autonomous Vehicles (Av) Covering Both Vehicle-To-Vehicle (V2v) And Vehicle-To-Traffic Light (V2tl), Rayan Hamza Alsisi, H. A. Wajid, M. O. Alrafaee, O. A. Alhaboob, A. Yousef

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

A vehicle that reaches a destination by self-navigation famously known as an autonomous or self-driving vehicle. In this work, we present an improved or smart communication system for autonomous vehicles that will enable them to reach distention by communicating a) with other vehicles (known as vehicle-to-vehicle V2V) and b) with the infrastructure of transportation system specifically traffic lights (known as vehicle to traffic lights V2TL). The proposed communication system is designed using several sensors, transmitters, and receivers to monitor the surroundings for efficient communication either V2V or V2TL. Finally, we show with experimented data that the proposed communication system offers …

Building Student Historians: A University Archives Research Apprenticeship Program, Daardi Sizemore, Heidi J. Southworth, Jamison Vierstraete

Library Services Publications

This session focuses on the development of a student historian program in the University Archives at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In 2024, the University Archives at Minnesota State University, Mankato participated in the Undergraduate Research Center’s Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP). The RAP provides students new to research with opportunities to collaborate with faculty and staff on mentored research, scholarly, and creative projects. Daardi Mixon, University Archivist will discuss the development and implementation of the RAP program within the archives and how library and university strategic plans were incorporated into the outcomes with a focus on high-impact learning practices and Diversity, …

Ideas For Learning Newsletter: Late September ‘25, Iwasaki Library

IDEAS for Learning Newsletters

This IDEAS for Learning newsletter reached faculty of Emerson College on September 19th, 2025. This is the second published issue of the two total issues that were published within the month of September. This is the fourth issue of the 3rd volume. It includes top stories such as securing your school librarians, a welcome to Dr. Tuesda Evans, signing up for an OAA and ITG rubric workshop, Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), and the Career Champions launch!

The Student Movement Volume 110 Issue 1: Andrews Assembles For A New School Year, Megan Constantine, Kyle Simpson, Melanie Webb, Audrey Lim, Lia Glass, Corinna Bevier, Isa Demoraes, Nicholas Gunn, Reagan Westerman, Aiko J. Ayala Rios, Samantha Woolford-Hunt, Anna Rybachek, Maya Thomas, Andrew Francis

The Student Movement V. 110 (2025-2026)

HUMANS

Human Writer Introductions, Humans Writers

Becoming Disciple Makers: A Look Into Chaplain Fetrick's Vision for Andrews Unviersity, Megan Constantine

New at AU: Professor Carrie Hess, Kyle Simpson

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Arts & Entertainment Writer Introductions, Arts & Entertainment Writers

Cut for Time: Recapping the 77th Emmy Awards, Melanie Webb

Team Conrad v. Team Jeremiah: The History and Appeal of Love Triangles in Media, Audrey Lim

The Summer of Superheroes, Lia Glass

Why I Hate the Trailer for the New 'Wutherinng Heights', Corinna Bevier

NEWS

News Writer Introduction, News Writers

Almost Anything Goes: A Night Lit in Neon, Isa DeMoraes …

Doc 2025-11 (Amended) The Faculty Hearing Committee On Grievances Bylaws And Operating Procedures, University Of Dayton. Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate

Senate Documents

No abstract provided.

Identifying Factors Linked To A Higher Prevalence Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Younger Us Military Veterans, Jordan Hathorn

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

Objectives: Posttraumatic stress disorder is a significant public health concern in the U.S., with military veterans disproportionately affected. Although younger veterans exhibit a higher prevalence of PTSD compared to their older counterparts, the mechanisms driving this age-related difference remain unclear. This study examined sociodemographic, trauma-specific, and psychosocial factors that may contribute to the elevated prevalence of PTSD in younger (age < 50) vs. older (age 50 and older) veterans.

Methods: Data were analyzed from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study (NHRVS), which surveyed a nationally representative sample of US military veterans (n=4,069).

Results: Younger veterans were three times more likely to screen positive for PTSD compared to …

The Bison, September, 19, 2025

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.

September 19, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Symbiotic Aspergillus Terreus Alleviates Drought And Waterlogged Stress In Zea Mays L., Hazrat Ali, Fayaz Asad, Naveen Dilawar, Vasila Sharipova, Imtiaz Ahmad, Abida Zeb

Turkish Journal of Botany

The interaction concerning rhizospheric fungi and plants is essential for enhancing plant resilience in the face of abiotic stress conditions. This study investigated the effects of the rhizospheric fungus Aspergillus terreus on maize (Zea mays L.) growth under both drought and waterlogging conditions. Our findings confirmed that inoculation with A. terreus mitigated the adverse effects of drought and waterlogging conditions on maize growth. Plants treated with Aspergillus terreus (A. terreus) exhibited enhanced root and shoot length, fresh and dry weight as well as enhanced chlorophyll content in plants compared to control, under stress-related conditions. Compared to the control group, A. …

The Coffee Hag: The Early Years, Kellian Clink

Library Services Publications

Patti Ruskey started the Coffee Hag in 1992 and was the proprietor for 15 years. Across from Ardent Milling, down the block from the Reconciliation Park, it has been a community center for more than 30 years now, a place for coffee and vegetarian food, but also a venue for artists, writers, musicians and a safe place for LGBTQ folks. This is the story of the Hag during Patti’s tenure.

Minutes Of Graduate College Committee On Curricula, September 19, 2025, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate Studies.

The Beacon, September 19, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Building Community with Women at NWC; New Moonlight Movies hosted by SAC; Twenty One Pilots: a decade long story; Pork ‘n’ bands cultivates joy for community; Jaws: fifty years of cinema success; “Dragons Love Tacos” premieres soon; Humans V. zombies: a chilly return; The Diverse history of Hospers Hall; The influences of then and now; University of Iowa - wave tradition; Tennis Gets It Done at GPAC Tournament; NW soccer teams’ seasons start off strong; The clash in Paris is a success for the WWE; Steggy Keggy: all fun and games; The Clash of Classes begins to struggle

Simulation Strategies For Safer Student Medication Administration: A Quality Improvement Project, Rochelle D. Beaver

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Medication administration is an essential skill for nurses, but there are few opportunities for students to practice this skill to prepare for clinical practice. Literature shows that best practice to bridge the gap is simulation. The purpose of this quality improvement project is to implement an evidence-based simulation activity for students. The problem is that not all faculty are trained to teach via simulation. The aim of the project is to increase the nursing faculty’s competence in facilitating a medication administration simulation activity focusing on pre-briefing and debriefing utilizing evidence-based standards from International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. …

2025 Supreme Court Preview Digital Notebook, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

Supreme Court Preview

No abstract provided.