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Healthcare For All Colors: Anti-Racism In Medical Professions, Elise Wang

BU Well

Racism in the United States' healthcare system has a longstanding history and exists at both the macro and microlevel. Medical professionals have a responsibility to be anti-racist in their practices. Healthcare providers and organizations can create a more equitable and beneficial medical experience for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) patients through anti racism praxis, increasing the health literacy of patients, and shifting power to patients to equalize the provider-patient dynamic. While these initiatives cannot bring the systemic change needed to fully eradicate racism from medicine, it will join providers and patients together in the fight against interpersonal, and …

Animals On Drugs: The Role Of Pharmacists In Veterinary Medicine, Kylie Kelley

BU Well

With medication errors and unpreparedness of pharmacists in handling pet prescriptions becoming more prevalent, to compensate the deficiency there should be an increase in education and interprofessional collaboration. By providing pharmacists with a thorough education of animal pharmacology, pharmacists would more effectively thrive within their scope of practice and improve pet safety and collaboration with other veterinary healthcare providers. Whether a student pharmacist wants to specialize in veterinary pharmacy or retail pharmacy, it is important for the animal’s well-being that someone who verifies the prescriptions does so correctly and with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions for animal patients.

Improving Cough And Cold Otc Medication Use For Children In Hardin County, Kelly M. Kern, Molly Lipson

ONU Student Research Colloquium

Background: Ohio struggles with high infant mortality rates. This project was designed to combat incorrect use of cough and cold over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Parents or caregivers, especially those with low health literacy, often use these medications incorrectly in infants, sometimes leading to a fatal outcome.

Methods: Utilizing a three-pronged approach, this IRB-approved project addresses the issue of incorrect cough and cold OTC medications use for infants in Hardin County. Passive education was provided to community members via social media/flyers, educational interventions were performed with community members (virtual or in-person), and continuing professional development (CPD) was provided to pharmacists and pharmacy …

Classification Of Student Developed Annual Goals, Han Pham, John Mullin

ONU Student Research Colloquium

Objective: This study categorizes goals (personal vs professional and long vs short-term) of student pharmacists. An increase in the proportion of long-term, professional goals is expected as students advance through the program.

Methods: Annual student goals were classified into categories (personal vs professional and long vs short term). Definitions were developed and a beta-test was conducted to confirm interpretations were consistent between raters. Multiple one-tail Z-tests with Bonferroni correction were used to compare the proportion of personal/professional and short-term/long-term goals for P1 students to the proportion of each of the classes of P2-P5 for the years of 2018 and 2019, …

A Scientific Approach To Protecting Biodiversity, Judith I. Mcgeary

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

No abstract provided.

Cercla's Retroactivity: Has The Door Been Opened For A Reevaluation Of Whether Cercla Applies To Preenactment Activities?, Theodore Waugh

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

No abstract provided.

Common Law Remedies Available For Petroleum Contamination Of Soil And Groundwater In Kentucky, Henry L. Stephens Jr.

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

No abstract provided.

Identification And Mitigation Of Environmental Hazards In Psychiatric Patient Suicide Prevention: A Review, Alan Le

DNP Qualifying Manuscripts

Background: Environmental hazards are a factor in the bulk of inpatient suicide cases, which disproportionately impact psychiatric patients. Current measures to minimize suicide risk include process-oriented solutions and environmental safeguards such as breakaway structures.

Aims: To perform a review of the literature that identifies environmental suicide hazards and interventions implemented to abate hazards and reduce suicide risk.

Methods: Electronic databases were searched using relevant keywords. Inclusion criteria consisted of articles published 2009-2020 that identified environmental suicide hazards or examined efficacy of interventions implemented to abate hazards. The Johns Hopkins Research and Non-Research Evidence Appraisal Tools were used for critical appraisal. …

Scholarly Manuscript: Deficiencies In Memory And Effective Education Of De-Escalation Techniques In Mental Health Settings, Balraj Bajwa

DNP Qualifying Manuscripts

Objective: To appraise and evaluate evidence recognizing the lack of effective staff education on de-escalation techniques, the impact that this creates on nursing practice, and staff perceptions on de-escalation methods and techniques in acute care inpatient and/or outpatient mental health settings.

Methods: Three databases were searched (CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO) to identify articles/reviews which focused on de-escalation techniques and training. Additionally, five journals were also reviewed to help with the search process. Specific inclusion criteria were used to streamline the search process and to help identify articles/reviews which were primarily focused on the desired objective. Five different articles …

"Last Night" Short Narrative Film, Mykah Charette

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

In Fall 2020 I started my senior capstone class, Advanced Production I, which was taught by film professor Ryan Cannon. This class was created in order to prepare students in the film and television department, for work outside of Boise State University. We were given the opportunity to select any sort of creative project, whether it was writing and directing a short film, writing a feature screenplay, creating an Editing or DP reel and so forth. For my capstone project I decided to direct my first short narrative film, which is titled Last Night. This poster follows my story …

Do People On Boise State University's Campus Follow Mask Protocols?, Hailey Merrick, Isabela Hockett, Jennifer Nguyen

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

We are experiencing troubled times with the Coronavirus pandemic. There has been an incredible number of deaths across the world, with 1,963 deaths in Idaho as of April 01, 2021 (coronavirus.Idaho.gov, 2021). To curb the spread of disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have established recommendations for all Americans, including wearing a face-covering (over nose and mouth) in public and maintaining a physical distance of at least 6 feet between people (CDC, 2020). The research project focused on whether adults on campus at Boise State University were following social distancing protocols and wearing masks. Based on the …

Eeg Biometric Information, Marghece Barnes, Meghan Edgerton, Erin Kerr, Gabriel Miles, Callum Young

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

An increase in research of brain activity via means of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) and Electroencephalogram (EEG) is creating additional opportunity for the study and research of biometric data. Systems that rely on authentication to grant access to sensitive information now use biometric information such as fingerprints and facial recognition to permit users into these systems. BCI's and EEG's introduce additional means of providing brain activity by measuring local electrical activity within the brain and skull, respectively. Both BCI and EEG can be used as such biometric data in order to prove two important points of truth in these systems, …

Multi-Layer Shallow Water Model, Chithkala Dhulipati, Michal Kopera

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

In this work, we ran test simulations of different scenarios of the multi-layer shallow-water model and visualized the results in ParaView. Further, the results were compared to the reference solution, the HYCOM model, to see if Galerkin methods are competitive enough with other established numerical methods used for ocean modeling. Initially, we simulated a two-dimensional wave in shallow water equations and then expanded it into a two-dimensional wave in a two-layer system. We designed the two-layer model such that each layer had a different density. Further, we set up a perturbation on the interface between the layers. We could see …

Study Materials For Arabic Students: Oer Intermediate Arabic Textbook Project, Grace Hall

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

After completing my Arabic minor, I wanted to continue my studies but encountered few resources to do so independently. Given my six years of Arabic experience, I decided to write a free, online, Intermediate Arabic textbook through my Open Educational Resources internship. I chose to write a textbook because I saw the value in Arabic materials from the perspective of a student, as I can relate to the struggles of learning Arabic. As so, I structured my project to act as a digital pocket guide for students to use when studying or traveling abroad. The textbook currently contains five units …

Testing The Validity Of Bogus Basin Ponderosa Pines As An Atmospheric Co2 Climate Proxy, Alison Phillips, Elizabeth Crowther, Linda Reynard, Matthew Kohn

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Tree ring growth and ¹³ C/¹² C isotope compositions have frequently been used as a climate proxy to analyze the paleo atmosphere. The effect of carbon dioxide can be seen by analyzing both the tree ring width and the carbon isotope composition (Stuiver & Quay 1984). In this study we test the validity of previous assessments that plants can serve as pCO₂ indicators (McCarroll & Loader 2004, Cui & Schubert 2016). This record of change over time will identify the effects anthropogenic climate change can have on the carbon isotope signature of these Bogus Basin trees. Creating a …

Unusual Hydrothermal Rims On Igneous Zircons, Tso Morari Complex, Ladakh, India, Kyra Croft, Darin Schwartz, Himanshu Sachan, Matthew J. Kohn

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Understanding how mountain belts form requires identifying the ages of the rocks within them. The granitic rocks of the Tso Morari massif are thought to have formed ~450-500 million years ago (Ma), but there are few studies, and granites elsewhere in the Himalaya are as young as ~425 Ma. Here, we image and date zircon (ZrSiO4) grains from a metamorphosed granite of the Tso Morari massif to gain a better understanding of the age of the intrusion and origin of the zircon.

Zircon crystals were separated, mounted in epoxy, polished, and imaged using cathodoluminescence (CL), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy …

Wage Inflation And Demand For Skilled Labor Positions: A Closer Look At Boise's Construction Industry, Joy Flournoy, James Simmons, Sarah Stearns, Adriana Melendez, Meredith Covey

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Boise is experiencing high rates of construction development, land use and resource consumption. The skilled labor required to fill positions in real estate and commercial development are therefore increasingly in demand. Our research will determine if wage inflation trends correlate with demand for skilled workers as the labor shortage worsens, growth accelerates and resources (lumber) become more scarce. We will focus on the construction and extraction industries and examine data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Idaho Department of Labor and local construction firms in Boise. We will also research the reasons for the labor shortage by examining trends in …

2021-04-23_Michiganoverview_Covidvaccinestats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Data

The COVID Vaccine Dashboard page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_103214-547150--,00.html.

Data is updated Monday through Saturday. Previously reported numbers of administered vaccine doses may change as new data are received. A possible lag in reporting vaccine doses will result in increases in numbers previously reported.

This report is created by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Division of Immunization from data reported to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).

The dashboard contained the tabs Vaccines Delivered, Delivery Trend, Doses Administered, Doses by Vaccine, Doses Metrics, Coverage, Coverage Metrics …

The Opportunities And Challenges Of Internet Of Things Evidence In Regard To Criminal Investigations, Nathan Mcclaran

Honors Theses

As internet-connected devices become more prevalent, the need for police and law enforcement to be able to utilize these devices when solving crimes steadily increases. Law enforcement agencies are already aware of the opportunities and challenges when interacting with computers and mobile cellular devices, but many agencies are unable to utilize these avenues of evidence because of limited access to resources able to forensically examine computing devices. In addition, the introduction of internet of things devices, such as Amazon Alexa and other microphone or camera connected devices, allows new opportunities for law enforcement agencies to gather digital forensic evidence either …

Amanda Baldwin's Master's Portfolio, Amanda Baldwin

Master of Arts in English Plan II Graduate Projects

This is the final portfolio for my Master's of Arts in the field of English. It includes an analytical narrative along with four projects that I feel best illustrate my knowledge, skills, and growth. These four pieces are entitled "Putting a Feminist Twist on Classic Literature," "Teaching Antigone in the Modern Classroom," “Feminism and Racial Studies in Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees,” and “Literacy Narrative Analysis.”

Carbon Fiber Monocoque Chassis Redesign, Matthew L. Mccoy, Todd E. Durham, Lauren M. Bangert

Honors Capstones

The NIU Supermileage Team develops ultra-energy efficient gas and electric vehicles. In the past, the team has created their vehicle using an aluminum tubing frame and carbon fiber shell. The carbon fiber shell is not load bearing and only acts as an aerodynamic shape for the vehicle, allowing it to slice through the air efficiently by minimizing drag due to air resistance and turbulence in the form of eddy currents. The primary goal of the capstone project was to develop a monocoque chassis for the Supermileage Team. A monocoque chassis is a body type in which the vehicle is composed …

Increasing Adherence Of Pump Integration With Electronic Medical Record Through Simulation, Judi Reeves

Dissertations

Problem: Intravenous (IV) medication errors account for one-third of the medication errors made by nurses in the United States. A measure to combat medication errors is the development of IV pump integration where the IV pump is electronically connected to the electronic medical record (EMR). With IV pump integration, the nurse is responsible for turning on the pump, scanning the medication and the IV pump, and confirming in the EMR. Human error is removed when the IV pump integration system automatically programs and starts the IV pump. This is a technical system which requires the nurse to have expertise in …

The 1228 Investment Group Lp V. Idt Domestic Telecom

2021 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Kenneth Schneider

2021 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Final Master's Portfolio, Elaina Halverstadt

Master of Arts in English Plan II Graduate Projects

Practical matters of teaching college writing are the primary focus of this portfolio. Specific topics include an exploration of best practices in preparation for teaching an online college writing course, a rationale for introducing technical writing into an institution as a co-taught interdisciplinary course, a four-week teaching unit for teaching grammar concepts through creative writing, and a resource guide for teaching an introductory technical writing course at the college level.

Is United States’ Economic Power In Decline? Can China Replace The U.S. As The World’S Next Economic Superpower?, Islam Bakirci

Dissertations

The decline of American economic power has been passionately debated for decades. Starting from the Kennedy administration, there were many cases that declinist scholars interpreted as the beginning of American economic power decline. The financial crisis of 2007-09 is the latest case of the same debate. However, unlike the previous cases, declinist scholars who support the idea of U.S. economic power is in decline after the financial crisis, strongly believe that this time the decline is different. This time the decline is real. In addition, the same scholars also argue that China, as an economic challenger which is different from …

Association Between Type Of Trauma And Type Of Juvenile Criminal Charges, Andrea Johnson

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

ACE’s scores have become an index of trauma, quantifying traumatic experiences for youth. Many families and by extension children, are deeply affected by trauma, which then increases the likelihood of this continuing through the generations. Certain score numbers and types can be related to specific behavioral and social issues, which in turn, can lead to a number of prolonged repercussions. One way of seeing these long-term results can be through the study of generational trauma, in which there are repeated repercussions such as incarceration, repeated abuse and unfinished education. According to current studies, trauma can be passed on to children …

Mask Utilization Between Boise And Nampa, Id: Comparison Mask Mandate Vs No Mandate, Maria Nieto Ordosgoitia, Jennifer Nguyen, Christin Hoard, Kaitlyn Mcleod, Sydney Oleson, Cathy Chen, Sophia Skarvan, Jeremy Knapp, Renae Clark, Caile Spear, Robert Graff

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Masks, 6’ distance and handwashing are the primary methods to prevent spread of COVID-19. Idaho had a rising number of COVID-19 cases and no statewide mask mandate to prevent transmission. Boise City Public Health Emergency Order No. 20-13 mask mandate started on 11/23/20 and Nampa had no mandate. Our research question focused on: How does a city mask mandate impact usage?

Observation locations were Boise, ID and Nampa, ID. Locations included 2 similar grocery stores, 2 similar general stores, and one gas station. Every 3rd person exiting the store was counted. Mask use criteria include whether the subject wore a …

Shielding In Pediatric Radiology: Benefit Vs. Risk, Jenna Berry, Jessica Honts, Emily King, Aly Mcleod, Jamie Parker, Racine Sanchez

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

The goal of this research was to determine the effectiveness of lead shielding on pediatric patients when considering misplacement errors and repeat exposures. The dose to the patient's gonads when lead shielding was utilized was measured as well as the dose to the patient without any shielding. To keep data consistent, a constant kilovoltage peak (kVp), Milliampere-seconds (mAs), and collimation size were used. The null hypothesis for this experiment was that there would not be a significant difference in dose to the patient when utilizing a lead shield to protect the gonadal region. When the data was analyzed, the null …

Why Are Boise's Trails So Muddy?, Amanda Grimsted

2021 Undergraduate Research Showcase

A collaborative project with the City of Boise to understand and educate on the impacts of climate change and increased use in the Boise Foothills. Climate change is altering this ecosystem and causing increasingly muddy trails. Muddy trails are incongruent with recreational use.