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Searching For Solidarity In Uncharted Territory, Lawrence Schein, Rose Schein

Communal Societies

No abstract provided.

The Truth, The Whole Truth?: A Re-Examination Of James Hervey Elkins' 15 Years In The Senior Order Of Shakers, Mary Ann Haagen

Communal Societies

No abstract provided.

Federative Home, William Metcalf

Communal Societies

No abstract provided.

American Obesity: Who Or What Is To Blame?, Miriam Sullivan

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Building A Healthier Future: Slo Hikes In Nature, Tasman Loutfi

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Society’S Stereotypical Ideology About Fast Food Workers, Bernice Lau

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

The Pune Rickshaw, Riya Badadare

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Link Token Provisioning, Yuexi Chen St

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to the field of token management systems, in particular to mechanisms for enabling a token requestor to obtain a token from a token provider and to link a user credential to the token using a session code. One embodiment is related to a method. The method includes transmitting, by a token requestor computer to a token service computer, a token request message; receiving, by the token requestor computer from the token service computer, a session code; transmitting, by the token requestor computer to a user device, the session code, wherein the user device provides the session …

Proactive Print Edge Alert System, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

In large-format printers, it is common practice to begin printing without engaging the Take-up reel to minimize material waste, known as print from the leading edge.

However, this approach introduces a significant risk: as the printed substrate advances, it eventually touches the floor. Contact with the floor can lead to media lifting into the print zone, causing severe carriage crashes and operational downtime.

To mitigate this risk, the invention proposes an automated alert system that notifies the operator when the substrate’s edge is approaching the floor. The system combines an audible signal (beep), a visual indicator (specific beacon color or …

Frequency-Traceability-Aware Timetransmitter Selection In G.8275.1 Full Timing Support Networks, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

Telecom packet timing networks based on the ITU-T G.8275.1 full timing support architecture typically use IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for time and phase distribution together with Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) for frequency delivery, with upstream TimeTransmitter selection performed by the G.8275.1 alternate Best TimeTransmitter Clock Algorithm (A-BTCA). The existing A-BTCA prioritizes PTP dataset attributes such as clockClass, clockAccuracy, and variance, but does not consider the IEEE 1588 frequency traceability indication, even though frequency traceability can be critical in hybrid PTP+SyncE deployments. This disclosure identifies fault and holdover scenarios in which the current selection behavior can prefer a TimeTransmitter with …

Dream Of A Four-Chambered Heart, Jennifer White

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

No abstract provided.

Roger’S Brew, Corinne Platt

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

No abstract provided.

Two Mississippi, David Goldblatt

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Line Between Fact And Fiction, Roy Peter Clark

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

No abstract provided.

Roux-En-Y Duodenojejunostomy As Surgical Treatment For Congenital Duodenal Obstruction: A Case Report, Ahmad Yani, Albireza Ruhimat

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. Congenital duodenal obstruction is an anatomical abnormality in newborns. Various intrinsic and extrinsic etiologies can cause duodenal obstruction. The surgical treatment that is commonly performed on duodenal obstruction in neonates is duodenoduodenostomy. However, several etiological conditions, such as preduodenal portal vein (PDPV) and pancreatic annulare cause duodenoduodenostomy nearly impossible to perform, so an alternative surgery procedure with a good outcome is necessary.

Case Illustration. A female neonate had been suspected congenital duodenal obstruction since pregnancy due to polyhydramnios. An OGT was inserted with greenish yellow residue after the baby was born. Based on abdominal x-ray examination, a …

Staff Education To Improve Medication Adherence Among Nurses, Philip Nkemgang

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Medication nonadherence among individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) contributes to relapse, hospital readmissions, and poor patient outcomes. Psychiatric nurses are central to promoting adherence, yet many lack standardized, evidence-based training. This Doctor of Nursing Practice project evaluated the effect of a structured nurse education program on medication adherence strategies, including psychoeducation and motivational interviewing, on nurses’ knowledge and confidence. Using the Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice model, an online educational intervention was developed and implemented with 18 psychiatric nurses. Pre- and post-education surveys measured changes in knowledge and self-reported confidence, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results demonstrated significant …

February 2026 General Education Council Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney General Education Council

General Education Council

No abstract provided.

Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline Improving Medication Adherence For Adult Patients With Mental Illness, Regina Bryant Norville

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Medication nonadherence among adults with mental illness remains a persistent problem in outpatient behavioral health care and contributes to psychiatric relapse, emergency department utilization, preventable hospitalizations, increased healthcare costs, and reduced quality of life. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to develop and obtain expert panel approval of an evidence-based clinical practice guideline (CPG) to improve medication adherence among adults with mental illness receiving outpatient behavioral health services. A comprehensive review of peer-reviewed literature from 2019 to 2025 was conducted using CINAHL, PubMed, and ScienceDirect to identify effective adherence-focused interventions, including nurse-led strategies, structured psychoeducation, …

Staff Education To Reduce The Incidence Of Bias In Managing Patients With Opioid Use Disorder In A Rehabilitation Center, Almarie Alison Mclaren

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed stigma and implicit bias toward individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) within a rehabilitation subacute care setting. OUD remains a significant public health concern and at the project site, inconsistent staff education was identified as a practice gap requiring intervention. The purpose of this practice-focused DNP project was to evaluate the impact of a structured staff education intervention on healthcare staff knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in caring for patients with OUD. The project was guided by a thorough evidence search. The project was implemented using brief, unit-based educational sessions delivered to interdisciplinary …

Dexmedetomidine To Minimize Cognitive Dysfunction After Cardiac Surgery, Lakesha Portis Ivey, Lisa Herbinger

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

Delirium is a common finding after cardiac surgery and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality rates and prolonged intensive care stays. Patients suffering postoperative delirium can experience neurological decline 12 months after surgery regardless of baseline neurological status. Postoperative delirium associated with cardiac surgery is hypothesized to be caused by surgical stress, decreased cardiac output, decreased intracranial perfusion, and prolonged exposure to cardiopulmonary bypass leading to disrupted neuroinflammatory pathways leading to neuronal injury. Dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, can be neuroprotective and may decrease the incidence of postoperative delirium in cardiac patients.

The case study involved a 69-year-old ASA …

The Indiana Statesman, February 5, 2026, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Dignity Grows is on the rise, battling Period Poverty in the U.S.; Ardell Sanders appointed Indiana State University Chief of Staff; Fall in love with language at the Romance Languages Spelling Bee

What Is Happening In The World Today And Why: Humanity’S Evolving Consciousness And The Role Of Archetypal Energies As Guides During An Unfolding Weeding Out And Alignment Process, Carroy U. Ferguson

Psychology Faculty Publication Series

What is happening in the world today and why? Humanity is evolving its consciousness at individual and collective levels. Given these seemingly tumultuous times, as of this writing (January 2026), to make such a statement may sound like a strange thing to say. However, I suggest that if you are alive today and if you are reading these words, these are the very times for which you were born--to assist Humanity as it evolves its consciousness with your unique gifts, whatever they may be. That is, this period of our individual and collective human being-ness may be characterized as an …

Characterizing The Effect Of Plasticity Index On Monotonic And Cyclic Shear Behavior Of Natural Low-Plastic Silt Mixtures, Amir Barati-Nia

Dissertations and Theses

Low-plasticity silts are "transitional" soils prevalent in many seismically active regions, including the Pacific Northwest. Most research in the literature has historically focused on sand materials or clay materials, while low plastic silt does not fit either traditional "sand-like" or "clay-like" frameworks, resulting in a knowledge gap regarding this type of soil. Knowing the behavior of this type of soil is more important because it is susceptible to liquefaction or cyclic softening. Existing research on low-plastic silts is mostly based on either intact soil, where some parameters, such as the overconsolidation ratio (OCR) and plasticity index (PI), cannot be accurately …

Staff Education To Stop The Bleed Training, Sherron L. Butler

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Uncontrolled hemorrhage remains a leading cause of preventable mortality, and timely intervention is critical to improving patient outcomes. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice staff education project was to evaluate the effect of a standardized Stop the Bleed (STB) education program on emergency department and outpatient clinic nursing staff readiness and confidence in managing hemorrhage emergencies. A pre- and post-education design was used to assess changes in participants’ knowledge, confidence, and technical proficiency related to hemorrhage-control skills, including tourniquet application, wound packing, and direct pressure techniques. Data were collected using pre- and post-training surveys and skills-demonstration assessments and …

Staff Education Program To Improve Pediatric Medication Adherence Knowledge In Primary Care, Coby Anderson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice project was focused on a staff education program aimed at addressing the knowledge gaps of primary healthcare providers regarding pediatric medication adherence. Nonadherence among pediatric patients is a significant issue leading to adverse health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. The project underscores the necessity of enhancing provider knowledge and communication skills, alongside implementing systematic strategies to promote adherence. My objective with the project was to elevate primary healthcare providers’ understanding and practical application of pediatric adherence techniques through targeted, evidence-based education. I developed the practice-focused question to examine whether this tailored staff education could bolster …

Cynthia Pollick V. Matthew Haar

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Apex Construction Co Inc V. United States Virgin Islands

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District Court of the Virgin Islands

Cynthia Pollick V. Matthew Haar

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Slope Reliability Analysis Based On Iwoa-Svm, Wang Jinfeng, Fan Shengtong, Xie Haibo

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To address the difficulties traditional slope reliability calculation methods face in considering the uncertainty among multiple variables and the large computational burden, this paper proposed a slope reliability analysis method based on the improved whale optimization algorithm (IWOA) and support vector machine (SVM). First, the basic theory of SVM was described. The differential mutation strategy and adaptive weight factor were introduced to improve the whale optimization algorithm (WOA), and the performance of the IWOA was tested. Then, the key parameters of SVM were optimized based on the IWOA, and the slope reliability analysis model was constructed. Finally, by taking a …

Study On Maximum Vertical Prestress Spacing Of Pc Continuous Box Girder Bridges, Wang Fan, Lu Xiaolei

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To clarify the distribution pattern of the stress field between vertical prestresses in large-span PC continuous box girder bridges and the layout criteria for the maximum vertical prestress spacing, an analytical solution for the web stress field under the action of two prestressed tendons was derived. On this basis, the distribution patterns of the vertical stress field under various prestress spacings and sectional heights were analyzed. Under the premise of ensuring a high-stress state in the web, this study proposed recommendations for the maximum prestress spacing by introducing the sectional stress uniformity index, addressing the blind zone of prestress induced …