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Impacts Of Environmental Distractions And Interruptions On Unsupervised Digital Cognitive Assessments In Older Adults: Cognitive Ecological Momentary Assessment Study, Matthew Welhaf, Hannah Wilks, Andrew J Aschenbrenner, Samhita Katteri, John C Morris, Jason J Hassenstab

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Unsupervised cognitive assessments are becoming commonly used in studies of aging and neurodegenerative diseases. As assessments are completed in everyday environments and without a proctor, there are concerns about how common distractions may impact performance and whether these distractions may differentially impact those experiencing the earliest symptoms of dementia.

OBJECTIVE: We examined the impact of self-reported interruptions, testing location, and social context during testing on remote cognitive assessments in older adults.

METHODS: Participants from the Ambulatory Research in Cognition smartphone study were classified as cognitively normal (n=380) or as having very mild dementia (n=37). Participants completed daily tests of …

Postoperative Fluid Restriction To Prevent Delayed Hyponatremia After Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery, Doriann Klaassen, Shinghei Mok, Jenie Y Hwang, Kelley J Williams, Brendan M Fong, Ralph G Dacey, Nyssa F Farrell, Joshua W Osbun, Keith M Rich, Lauren T Roland, John S Schneider, Gregory J Zipfel, Chongliang Luo, Albert H Kim, Julie M Silverstein, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Readmission following endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (EETS) for pituitary neuroendocrine tumor (PitNET) and other sellar pathology is most commonly due to delayed hyponatremia. Studies suggest postoperative fluid restriction (FR) reduces delayed hyponatremia. We present a prospective randomized controlled study evaluating post-EETS FR.

METHODS: 300 participants were scheduled for EETS (2016-2023) at a single institution. Patients with CKD, CHF, arginine vasopressin deficiency on postoperative day (POD) 3, chronic hyponatremia, and untreated adrenal insufficiency or hypothyroidism were excluded. Groups included control (ad-lib, n = 94), moderate FR (1.8 L/day or 2 L/day weight > 100 kg, n = 39), and strict FR …

Intestinal Microbiome Changes In Response To Amino Acid And Micronutrient Supplementation: Secondary Analysis Of The Amaze Trial, Monica N Mweetwa, Kazi Ahsan, John Louis-Auguste, Ellen Besa, Joram M Posma, Nathan Mcnulty, Micheal J Barrat, Jeff Gordon, Paul Kelly

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Microbial dysbiosis has been linked to environmental enteropathy (EE) and alterations in nutrient absorption; however, compositional modifications following exposure to supplementary nutrients are poorly understood. Here, we report the effect of amino acid and micronutrient supplementation on the gut microbiome of adults with EE. In the AMAZE trial, adults with EE were randomized to amino acids (AA) and/or micronutrients (MM) for 16 weeks in a 2 × 2 factorial design against placebo. Endoscopy was performed before and after intervention, during which duodenal aspirates were collected as well as fecal samples. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing was performed on both these samples, …

A Progressive Response: Judicial Delegation Of Authority To Federal Probation Officers, Jacy Owens

Florida Law Review

Federal probation officers supervise millions of offenders who must each comply with a multitude of probation conditions. These officers need enough flexibility to deal with the evolving needs of each offender, without having to clog the court system with repeated requests for modifications. Yet federal courts differ in the amount of discretionary authority they grant to federal probation officers. In fact, some courts find a violation of the judiciary's Article III sentencing power when a court grants any discretionary authority to a probation officer. This Note argues, however, that federal courts can delegate a large degree of discretionary authority to …

Expert Paternalism, Jeremy A. Blumenthal

Florida Law Review

Scholars and policymakers from multiple disciplines have long debated whether and when paternalistic intervention might be appropriate to guide ordinary decisionmakers choices and behaviors. Recently, the use of empirical data has begun to inform this debate. Some such research has demonstrated that individuals' susceptibility to cognitive and emotional biases leads to nonoptimal decisions in a variety of areas, including health, finance, and safety, among others. This has led some scholars to suggest a role for third-party intervention to help protect citizens from their own biased decisionmaking.

Critics of this approach suggest that such intervention prevents individuals from learning from their …

Practicing Proportionality, William W. Berry Iii

Florida Law Review

At the heart of the Eighth Amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause are two concepts of proportionality—absolute and relative. Absolute proportionality ("cruel") asks whether the sentence is commensurate with the state's purposes of punishment. Relative proportionality ("unusual"), by contrast, asks whether the sentence is relatively similar to the outcomes of similar cases. Absolute proportionality sets limits on punishment based on the relationship between the punishment and the intended punitive goal; relative proportionality sets limits on punishment based on the sentencing outcomes in similar cases.

In recent years, the United States Supreme Court has used the concept of absolute proportionality to …

Compensation As Signaling, Andrew C. W. Lund

Florida Law Review

Why do scholars and activists pay such close attention to how executive compensation is structured? Appropriate pay structure has traditionally been seen as a mechanism for reducing agency costs imposed on public firms by managers. But as that view has lost explanatory power in recent years, the intense focus on executive pay structure has become difficult to justify. This Article offers a novel way to understand why we continue to care about how public firm managers are paid. Pay structure may be able to signal information about firm quality to capital markets, thereby increasing the pricing accuracy of those markets. …

The Missing Jury: The Neglected Role Of Juries In Eighth Amendment Punishments Clause Determinations, Meghan J. Ryan

Florida Law Review

A recent study of death penalty cases has revealed that judges, who are ordinarily thought of as the guardians of criminal defendants' constitutional rights, often impose harsher punishments than jurors. This may be unsettling in its own right, but it is especially concerning when one considers that judges are the individuals charged with determining whether punishments are unconstitutionally cruel and unusual under the Eighth Amendment and that these determinations are supposed to be based on society's evolving standards of decency. The study suggests that judges are out of step with society's moral norms, raising the question of why our justice …

Augusto Boal’S Forum Theater In Language And Culture Courses A Reflective Documentation, Mona Eikel-Pohen, Mona Eikel-Pohen

Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics - All Scholarship

This documentation is the revised and translated version of the 2024 article Augusto Boals Forumtheater im Deutschunterricht (Eikel-Pohen 2024). It features new observations from the second iteration of a Forum Theater project in a GER 202 language and culture class from 2025 and is again based on autoethnographic notes (Rodriguez-Mejia 2023: 71). It documents the revised application of Augusto Boal’s Forum Theater applied to language and cultural teaching in a socially critical, holistic, cooperative, intercultural, and practical way. Boal’s method aims at exposing structural oppression and allows individuals to explore options for action through play. The instructor followed Boal’s model …

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Mcnamara, Trumpet; September 7, 2025, Anne Mcnamara, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

This is the third program of the 2025-2026 season.

September 7, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

3:00 p.m.

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Mcnamara, Trumpet; September 7, 2025, Anne Mcnamara, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

This is the third program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

September 7, 2025

Sunday Afternoon

3:00 p.m.

Spatial Stochastic Frontier Model With Stochastic Weighting Matrix, Ming-Yu Deng, Levent Kutlu

School of Economics and Finance Faculty Publications

This paper develops a spatial autoregressive stochastic frontier model that allows the spatial weighting matrix to be stochastic. This approach captures spatial heterogeneity in the interactions among production units and quantifies random spatial dependencies arising from this variability. The model parameters are estimated using a simulated maximum likelihood approach. We propose a method to simulate spillover-corrected direct, indirect, and total efficiency estimates. Additionally, we conduct Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate the finite-sample performance of the proposed model. Finally, an empirical application to the efficiency of Spanish dairy farms is presented to demonstrate the practical implementation of our methodology.

Life Saving Skills In Dental Practice: Self‐Perceived Preparedness Of Dental Students To Manage Medical Emergencies, Kamran Ali, Ulfat Bashir, Asma Shafique, Rebecca Glanville, Mahwish Raja, Amber Kiyani

Peninsula Dental School

Introduction: Recognition and management of medical emergencies in dental practice is an essential topic area in dental education. However, limited published research on the topic is available from dental institutions in lower-middle income countries (LMICs). Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the teaching methodologies and self-reported confidence of dental undergraduate (predoctoral) students in the management of medical emergencies likely to be encountered in clinical dental practice. Materials and Methods: After obtaining ethical approval, undergraduate dental students from six dental institutions were invited to participate in an online survey. Data were collected using a purposefully designed questionnaire which …

From Heroic Imagination To Heroic Action: The Legacy Of Philip Zimbardo In Portugal, Mariana Reis Barbosa, Ana Mafalda Guimarães, Mafalda Gomes Santos

Heroism Science

This article presents the development and implementation of the Heroic Imagination Project (HIP) in Portugal, tracing its evolution from inception to expansion across educational and community contexts. In 2018, the authors attended the Hero Round Table in San Francisco, receiving training from Zimbardo on the bystander effect and strategies to counteract it. Recognizing the absence of HIP curricula for younger audiences and the importance of fostering prosocial behavior early, the team created tailored programs: HIP Kids for children and HIP Teens for adolescents. Since 2018, these programs have been implemented in schools and social centers, reaching approximately 1,200 participants. Developed …

Evaluation Of User Interactions And Preferences Of Shared Bicycle And Pedestrian Transit Platforms, Nathan Mcneil, Sirisha Kothuri, Jennifer Dill, Chris Monsere, Elizabeth Yates, Julia Plotts

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Shared bike and bus platforms have been deployed in an effort to minimize conflicts between bicycles and buses (and other motor vehicles) on streets with bike lanes and bus transit service. This paper assesses bicycle/micromobility user and pedestrian behavior in shared bicycle and transit platforms along a bus rapid transit corridor in Portland, OR. Research objectives include understanding interactions between these users and potential conflicts between people on foot (or wheelchair/mobility devices) who are waiting for, boarding, and/or alighting a bus and people on bicycles riding in the bike lane. The research also assessed how well the shared transit platforms …

Positive Changes In Functional Capacity, Muscle Strength And Body Composition After Short Time Of Resistance Training Periodization In Older Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Ericles Vieira

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(7): 949-970, 2025. We investigated the effects of a new approach with mixed session periodization resistance training (MSP) on functional performance, muscular strength, and body composition in older women. Twenty-one participants were tested before and after the intervention (10 weeks) and were allocated for convenience into two groups according to their available time; our schedule made two classes available, one at 6 a.m. (MSP), and one at 7 a.m. (active group-control). Results were analyzed through a mixed-model analysis with repeated measures. There was a group vs. time interaction for timed up and go (p < 0.001, η_{p …}

Radon Environmental Health Literacy Among Health Council Participants In Northeast Tennessee, Kawther Al Ksir, Stacy Stanifer, Hadii M. Mamudu, Megan Quinn, Deborah L. Slawson

Journal of Appalachian Health

Introduction: Radon, a radioactive gas, poses significant health risks, including lung cancer, and is prevalent in indoor environments. Understanding radon testing behavior and Environmental Health Literacy (EHL) is crucial for individuals to take appropriate preventive measures.

Purpose: This study assessed radon-related EHL among Health Council participants in seven Northeast Tennessee (NETN) counties and examined associations between sociodemographic factors and EHL levels. Understanding radon knowledge and behaviors within this influential group is critical, as they often serve as trusted public health advocates.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from September – November 2023 among Health Council participants across seven counties in …

Instrument Development And Psychometric Testing Of The Capstone-Experience Preceptor Preparedness Scale: The Cap-Express Study, Lisa Eyring Guthrie

Dissertations

Preceptors are relied upon to prepare nursing students during their capstone experience as novice, generalist nurses. There is currently no instrument that measures the preceptor’s level of preparedness. The purpose of this study was to psychometrically test a 67-item instrument, the Cap-ExPresS developed during a pilot study, which evaluated the level of self-perceived confidence preceptors reported when working with capstone students.

Educational Intervention On Cam To Mitigate Chronic Pain In Older Adults, Grace Inyangedo Udoh

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Problem Statement: Managing chronic pain in older adults is a significant healthcare challenge due to its complexity and high costs. Conventional treatments often fall short, leading to increased opioid use. As a result, many older adults seek alternatives like acupuncture and acupressure, which have shown promise as non-pharmacological pain management approaches.

Purpose: The project explores non-pharmacological alternatives for managing chronic pain in older adults, focusing on acupuncture and acupressure as potential solutions.

Methods: The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) model focuses on clinical decision-making with user-friendly implementation tools for individuals or groups. The study followed a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest …

Death By Incarceration: Juvenile Life Without Parole Is Always Cruel And Unusual, Elizabeth Wehby

Vanderbilt Law Review En Banc

No abstract provided.

Letter, F. M. Smith To 4-H Club Members, January 15, 1944, F. M. Smith

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated January 15, 1944, County agent, F. M. Smith writes a form letter to 4-H members to advise them that James Franklin Buchanan is leaving to join the U. S. Army and will be unable to meet with the club members any longer. The letter goes on to encourage the members to continue their work and server their community as part of the war effort.

Report Of Rating--Farmer Fieldman Examination, November 6, 1941, United States Civil Service Commission

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

This report of rating for the Farmer-Fieldman Examination through the United States Civil Service Commission rates James Franklin Buchanan a 79 which renders him eligible for a Civil Service appointment. The form provides information on scoring, eligibility, and expectations for eligible applicants. A stamp from the fifth district in Atlanta, Georgia, dated November 6, 1941 is in the upper right of the form.

Qualification Sheet For Agricultural Extension Workers In Mississippi, James Franklin Buchanan, August 4, 1941

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

James Franklin Buchanan filled out this form of qualifications for Cooperative Extension workers on August 4, 1941. The form inquires about education and experience in the field of agriculture.

Letter, Jamie L. Whitten To James Franklin Buchanan, March 7, 1985, Jamie L. Whitten

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

In this letter, dated March 7, 1985, Congressman Jamie L. Whitten writes to James Franklin Buchanan in reply to Buchanan's recent letter and discuss mutual friends and Whitten's family.

Club Boys' Team Demonstration--Pruning A Peach Tree, Undated

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

This paper provides objectives for 4-H team demonstrations for pruning a peach tree and goes ono to provide talking points for demonstrations to follow as they work and team demonstration assignments in planting fruit trees.

Valentine's Day Card, Undated

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

The cover of this Valentine's Day card has an illustration of a bear holding a large daisy and a heart that says "with love". A message to grandma is to the right of the bear with "great" handwritten above the word "grandma." The interior of the card contains a Valentine greeting with Grandma corrected to Granny and signed "Love, Carol."

Life History, James Franklin Buchanan, February 2, 1991

James Franklin “Frank” Buchanan Papers

James Franklin Buchanan begins his life history with a letter to his daughter, Harriet Ann Buchanan, explaining his reasons for writing the history and offers a genealogy of their family. The history goes on to include anecdotes from various periods of Buchanan's life, including early childhood, high school, college, his work as a County Extension Agent, his time in World War II, his marriage to her mother, Margaret, and his travels. The history also includes photographs of his time overseas during World War II and photocopies of his high school and college diplomas, his parent's marriage license, notable letters he'd …

Luxury: The Shifting Moral Perspective In Eighteenth-Century Netherlands, Meaghan Morelock

The Ozark Historical Review

This work describes the changing views of luxury during the 18th Century. Using a case study of the Netherlands, the author examines the changing views on the role and availability of luxury items.

Volkswagen And The Volksprodukte: The Failed Revolution In Production And Consumption In The Third Reich, Stuart Bailey

The Ozark Historical Review

Volksprodukte, with its utilization of consumption as a societal bond, was a crucial aspect for creating class harmony in Hitler's National Socialism. This paper discusses the influence of Henry Ford's manufacturing processes in supporting societal cohesion and their application to Volkswagen manufacture and the greater societal implications.

The Ozark Historical Review, V.43, 2014

The Ozark Historical Review

No abstract provided.