Digital Commons Network^™

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2a:4a-26.1: Understanding That Children Are Still Children, No Matter Where They Are From, Rhyan Almonacy

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Limiting Step Therapy On Mental Health Medications: Why A More Expansive Approach Is Needed, Joseph Keller

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

The Comment, April 10, 2025, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Sobre El Arcoíris: The Queering Of Mariachi, Tyician Charles Knight

Music ETDs

Mariachi is an internationally renowned artform and tradition whose history spans over decades and several continents. However, there are many aspects still embedded in mariachi culture that remain problematic; machismo (toxic masculinity), alcoholism, and homophobia to name a few. While there has been an increase of mariachi scholars who have critically examined these issues, mariachi culture itself has yet to address the challenges brought forth by its history of gender discrimination and homophobia and embrace practical changes that would enable the creation of a more equitable environment and further develop this living tradition. This thesis analyzes the trajectory of queering …

Research On Key Technologies For Reconstruction And Expansion Of Loose Semi-Rigid Base Asphalt Concrete Pavement, Xiao Guancheng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Some early-constructed semi-rigid base asphalt concrete pavements have severe looseness in the base layer,which makes it impractical to evaluate the fatigue life of the inorganic binder-stabilized layer for pavement reinforcement under these conditions.This kind of pavement widening project is affected by the condition of the existing pavement condition,raised elevation,traffic management,pavement regeneration,and other factors.Consequently,such projects pose significant challenges in reconstruction and expansion design.To address the key technical issues in reconstructing and expanding loose semi-rigid base asphalt concrete pavements,this article focused on the Shenzhen‒Shanwei West Expressway reconstruction and expansion project.Pavement overlay strengthening and widening techniques were studied through theoretical calculation and practical …

Exploring The Impact Of Maternal Mental Health/Psychological Interventions, Jolayemi Medinat

Psychology Student Publications

Examining how a mother's mental health—e.g., postnatal depression, anxiety, and stress—affects a mother's physical health as well as infant development and looking at how psychological therapies for mothers could help outcomes for both mothers and children.

Infant Survival Instincts, Grace Goebel

Psychology Student Publications

Infant reflexes are automatic, instinctive responses that infants possess to ensure their best chance to thrive. These reflexes serve as critical steps for survival, emotional regulation, and building blocks for early development. Understanding the role of reflexes in early infant development provides important implications for caregivers, physicians, and child psychologists. Being able to not only recognize but also promote and support these reflexes ensures healthy monitoring and response to support favorable growth and development and the best opportunity for infants and children in the sensorimotor stage to thrive.

How Do Stress Cycles On The Job Affect Law Enforcement Officers?, Owen Borrell

Psychology Student Publications

This paper goes into detail about how law enforcement experiences stress and some affects on metaphysical reactions as well as psychological effects. In this paper there are several sources describing studies related to stress and personal anecdotal evidence for stress responses.

False Memories And Their Impact To The Criminal Justice System, Makenna Maples-Janisch

Psychology Student Publications

This paper takes on the "memory war" between repressed and false memories, with an emphasis on false memories. It details information on how false memories occur, are harmful, the problems they can cause, and the therapeutic tendencies and practices used to bring them out. The paper wraps everything around to trials in the criminal justice system, and the role that false memories play in it.

An Insight To Music Therapy, Emma Gieseke

Psychology Student Publications

Music therapy aims to offer interventions that are therapeutically including music through a variety of activities. This paper aims to address the effects for three specific populations: individuals with depression, dementia, and autism spectrum disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder In College-Level Students, Kaylee Kirkeby

Psychology Student Publications

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that causes depression in seasonal patterns, with winter being the most common. College students are particularly vulnerable to SAD due to factors like relocation, young age, and high social demand. The symptoms of seasonal effective disorder can be detrimental to a student’s career, and without specific knowledge of the causes and treatments for SAD, it is difficult to control the disorder.

Policy And Practice: Analyzing Abortion Laws And Their Relationship To Competent Women’S Health Services In Ohio, Daija Smith

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the relationship between abortion policy changes and women’s health services, focusing specifically on the state of Ohio’s evolving abortion laws and their implications. Using a qualitative approach, the research explores competency's role in addressing mental health disparities among diverse populations and marginalized communities. Through analyzing state policies and interviews with healthcare advance practice providers, this study completed a thematic analysis that identified opportunities such as shaping access and quality of care. The findings aim to inform strategies that reduce health disparities and improve competent care in women’s health services.

The Impact Of Diet-Induced Obesity On Cerebrovasculature Structure And Function, Riley M. Feagle

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Adequate cerebral perfusion is necessary to help the brain maintain a constant and steady state of nutrient delivery. Since the brain is highly metabolic, changes in the vasculature structure can impact perfusion levels and, therefore, reduce the ability of the brain to receive the support necessary for full functionality. Vascular dysfunction is a common comorbidity among obese individuals. Given the strong association between obesity and cognitive dysfunction, understanding the correlation between reduced cerebral perfusion and altered cerebrovascular structure is crucial. The overall hypothesis of this thesis originated after ample preliminary data, and states that diet-induced obesity reduces cerebral perfusion and …

Social Media's Effect On Our Health, Isabel Engelhard

Psychology Student Publications

This paper tells us about the complex relationship between social media use and the mental health of young people. It addresses the negative effects of social media, such as increased suicide rates, addiction, and cyberbullying, while also bringing up the positive aspects, like personal connections. The study emphasizes the need for a healthier online environment to support mental health in young people.

The Emotional World Of Ex-Confederate Expatriates In Latin America, 1865–1870, Chase H. Mccarter

History ETDs

From 1865 to 1870, tens of thousands of ex-Confederate soldiers, officials, and citizens fled the South for destinations in Latin America. They did so because their defeat in the U.S. Civil War instigated an emotional and identity crisis. Ex-Confederates felt that they could no longer live in the South given the changes wrought by Reconstruction. Rather than remain in the region, many looked toward Latin American states, such as Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, and British Honduras (Belize), where they believed they could create a way of life like that experienced in the Old South. To do so, ex-Confederates sought settlement in …

The Effects Of Birth Order And Sibling Dynamics On The Future, Loa Thorkelson

Psychology Student Publications

This paper explores the nature versus nurture debate and its relevance to sibling dynamics. This is followed by an exploration of the relationships between birth order and sibling dynamics on future education and possible obesity development.

Study On Permanent Deformation Of Subgrade High Liquid Limit Clay Under Wetting Effects, Wang Xihui, Zhang Laijun, Zheng Jiajia

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the mechanical properties of high liquid limit clay under different humidity and stress levels in hot and humid regions,high liquid limit clay in hot and humid regions was studied.Dynamic and static triaxial tests were carried out under different humidity and stress levels to reveal the stress-strain relationship and permanent deformation properties across different water contents and confining pressures.The results show that under low confining pressures of the subgrade,the stress-strain curves of the specimens exhibit either strain hardening or strain stabilization,and the failure strength of the specimens decreases with increasing water content and decreasing confining pressure.Based on the Konder …

Research On Mechanical Properties And Particle Crushing Of Construction Solid Waste Concrete As Subgrade Filler, Yu Nan, Song Yang, Bei Bei, Li Xuejian, Qi Ziyi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Construction solid waste is often used as subgrade filler,and its mechanical properties are greatly affected by moisture content and compaction degree.To explore the influence of these factors on the mechanical and particle crushing performance of construction solid waste,laboratory large-scale direct shear tests and particle screening tests were conducted.This study analyzed samples with varying moisture content and compaction degrees under a certain maximum dry density.The large-scale shear tests were carried out under three normal stress conditions:50 kPa,100 kPa,and 150 kPa,and the particle crushing characteristics of construction solid waste before and after shearing were analyzed.The results reveal notable changes in particle crushing …

Evaluation Of Multi‑Source Aggregate Adhesion Performance Based On Rotary Bottle Test, Wu Qian, Tong Daizhou, Chen Songqiang, Zhang Qunfeng, Ren Zhiqin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The diversification of aggregate sources in pavement engineering has led to significant differences in aggregate properties,thereby affecting the adhesion performance between aggregates and asphalt.Accurately evaluating and distinguishing the adhesion performance between multi-source aggregates and asphalt are important prerequisites for ensuring the performance of asphalt pavement.A method for evaluating multi-source aggregates and modified asphalt based on rotary bottle tests and image processing was proposed.Rotary bottle tests were conducted on multi-source aggregates coated with modified asphalt,and the adhesion performance was quantitatively evaluated through the asphalt spalling rate obtained from image processing.Furthermore,the influence of factors such as immersion time and asphalt aging was …

Test And Correction Of Effective Prestress In Bridges Based On X-Ray Diffraction, Zhang Liang, Zhou X Udong, Li Yanbing, Li Yi, Li Pengfei, Han Xu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To further enhance the servic e pe rformance of bridges and prolong structural service life,it is of critical importance to effectively detect the prestress of structural steel strands in bridges.Conventional detection methods have limitations in practical engineering applications,showing substantial variabilities in test results.The X-ray diffraction (XRD ) method,based on the microscopic scale analysis of metallic materials,derives macroscopic stress distribution through lattice spacing variations,demonstrating theoretical clarity and testing stability.This study pioneered the application of XRD in the field of effective bridge prestress detection.Comparative laboratory tension tests were conducted to investigate surface treatment process optimization and correct effective stress.The results demonstrate that …

Reinforcement Design Of Main T Russ Members Of Loaded Steel Truss Bridge Based On Sec Tion Enlargement Method, Chen Zuhe

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This study investigate d the design sche me for reinforcing the loaded steel truss bridge using the section enlargement method through the Songpu Bridge rehabilitation project.It clarified the internal force calculation method and stress control principle for both original members and reinforced components and analyzed the influence of initial stresses in original members on the reinforcement effect.A combined theoretical and experimental approach was adopted,and an internal force distribution calculation method that considered the staged load-bearing process of reinforced components and original members was proposed,with the edge yield criterion of original members established as the stress control principle.Comparative analyses against the …

Deformation Control Measures For Precast Beam Yard On High Fill Roadbeds Of Highway, Xie Xin, Zhao Jun, Song Zhanping, Guo Wenguang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In mountainous regions,high fill slopes and bridge structures are common due to topographical limitations,often leading to difficulties in transporting prefabricated bridge components.To address this situation,this paper proposed arranging a sunken precast beam yard on high fill roadbeds.The research analyzed the primary factors of roadbed settlement and deformation,applied multiple deformation control measures to manage the deformation of high fill roadbeds and the precast beam yard,and characterized their deformation through a three-dimensional numerical model analysis.The results show that replacing the lower soil layer with poor physical properties with a filler layer with better physical properties can effectively reduce the uneven settlement of …

Changemakers: Julia Meskis '25 : 3l : Protecting The Waters 4-10-2025, Andrew Clark

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Seismic Reliability Of Bridge Considering Material Deterioration During Whole Life Cycle, Zhu Kun, Yan Pengfei, Tan Hui, Liu Guokun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the influence of material property deterioration on the seismic performance of bridges during service,based on the principle of steel corrosion and Fick ’s second law,this paper analyzed the deterioration law of steel and concrete material properties and obtained the degradation law of rubber bearing properties over time.According to the theory of seismic vulnerability and risk,a method was established to calculate the seismic reliability of bridges.With a reinforced concrete box girder bridge in China as an example,the seismic vulnerability curve,risk curve,and seismic reliability during the whole life cycle of the bridge were calculated.The research shows that:① The …

The Laureate, Brooklyn Hoover

Honors Theses

The Laureate’s mission is to provide undergraduate students at Western Michigan University a medium through which to publish their fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography, graphic novels, and other creative works. The Laureate strives to be a professional and engaging journal that appeals to all. The 23^rd edition of The Laureate is unique in that, despite having no strict guidelines on themes, mediums, or styles, we found that many students expressed themes of grief, recovery, self-discovery, and new beginnings. Together, these works create a complex story of introspection and reflection.

Co-editors, Grace Cieslikowski and Brooklyn Hoover facilitated the launch of the …

The Cowl - V. 88 N. 19 - April 10, 2025

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 19 - April 10, 2025. 16 pages.

Expectancies For Alcohol Analgesia And Alcohol Use Among Veterans With Chronic Pain: The Moderating Role Of Discrimination In Medical Settings, Victoria E. Carlin, Kyle Mackenzie White, Joon Kyung Nam, Grant H. Ripley, Alexa G. Deyo, Joseph W. Ditre

Voices of Service Symposium

Introduction. Chronic pain and alcohol use are highly prevalent and frequently co-occur among U.S. military veterans. Expectancies for alcohol analgesia (i.e., degree to which an individual believes that consuming alcohol can help reduce or manage their pain) may contribute to alcohol consumption, dependence, and related harms. Discrimination in medical settings (i.e., degree to which one experiences inequitable treatment while receiving healthcare due to a stigmatized identity) has been linked to a variety of deleterious health outcomes and may amplify associations between expectancies for alcohol analgesia and drinking behavior. Methods. Participants included 430 U.S. military veterans with chronic pain who endorsed …

Developing An Undergraduate Course On Veteran And Military Behavioral Health, Sarah J. Litt, Joseph W. Ditre

Voices of Service Symposium

Understanding the behavioral health needs of military service members and veterans is important for students who may pursue careers across the helping professions. This poster presentation details the development of a new undergraduate course that provides foundational knowledge in military and veteran behavioral health. The course examines a broad spectrum of psychological and behavioral health issues, including substance use and addiction, trauma and PTSD, military sexual trauma, suicide, pain and physical impairment, depression, anxiety, and the challenges associated with transitioning to civilian life. It also explores family and relationship dynamics, military culture, and barriers to mental health care. Key considerations …

Whole Genome Sequencing Analysis Of Body Mass Index Identifies Novel African Ancestry-Specific Risk Allele, Xinruo Zhang, Jennifer A. Brody, Mariaelisa Graff, Heather M. Highland, Nathalie Chami, Hanfei Xu, Zhe Wang, Kendra R. Ferrier, John Blangero, Joanne E. Curran

School of Medicine Publications

Obesity is a major public health crisis associated with high mortality rates. Previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) investigating body mass index (BMI) have largely relied on imputed data from European individuals. This study leveraged whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data from 88,873 participants from the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Program, of which 51% were of non-European population groups. We discovered 18 BMI-associated signals (P <  5 × 10−9), including two secondary signals. Notably, we identified and replicated a novel low-frequency single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in MTMR3 that was common in individuals of African descent. Using a diverse study population, we further identified two novel secondary signals in known BMI loci and pinpointed two likely causal variants in the POC5 and DMD …

The Human Brainstem's Red Nucleus Was Upgraded To Support Goal-Directed Action, Samuel R Krimmel, Timothy O Laumann, Roselyne J Chauvin, Tamara Hershey, Jarod L Roland, Joshua S Shimony, Jon T Willie, Scott A Norris, Scott Marek, Andrew N Van, Anxu Wang, Julia Monk, Kristen M Scheidter, Forrest I Whiting, Nadeshka Ramirez-Perez, Athanasia Metoki, Noah J Baden, Benjamin P Kay, Hadas Nahman-Averbuch, Abraham Z Snyder, Marcus E Raichle, Evan M Gordon, Nico U F Dosenbach, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

The red nucleus, a large brainstem structure, coordinates limb movement for locomotion in quadrupedal animals. In humans, its pattern of anatomical connectivity differs from that of quadrupeds, suggesting a different purpose. Here, we apply our most advanced resting-state functional connectivity based precision functional mapping in highly sampled individuals (n = 5), resting-state functional connectivity in large group-averaged datasets (combined n ~ 45,000), and task based analysis of reward, motor, and action related contrasts from group-averaged datasets (n > 1000) and meta-analyses (n > 14,000 studies) to precisely examine red nucleus function. Notably, red nucleus functional connectivity with motor-effector networks (somatomotor hand, foot, …