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Reducing Burnout And Compassion Fatigue: Chaplain-Led Peer Support Group Among Clinical Staff At Choices Healthcare, Matthew Lehman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this Doctor of Ministry action research project was to help reduce burnout and compassion fatigue among the clinical staff at Choices Healthcare. Burnout and compassion fatigue are becoming a healthcare crisis, and hospice agencies are no different. The study was open to any member of the clinical staff, which included chaplains, social workers, nurses, home health aides, and the team leaders of each team in the organization. The study aimed to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue through a series of chaplain-facilitated group education and processing sessions. Humans are relational beings, and getting together to share experiences in …

Vulnerability Through Story Deepening Male Relationships, Paul Samuel Hahn

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Men need a vulnerable community. This action research project examines the development of a vulnerable community within the local church context at Maranatha Bible Chapel in Horseheads, NY. The men of Maranatha Bible Chapel feel the persistent challenges in Western culture that erect barriers to vulnerable masculine relationships within the community. Even though the men of Maranatha Bible Chapel report high participation in the church, they chronicle feelings of isolation and a desire for closer relationships between the men in the congregation. This action research project seeks to address the problem of vulnerable male relationships at Maranatha Bible Chapel by …

A Phenomenological Study Examining The Challenges Mothers Face With Reentry Into The Workforce After Giving Birth, Carrie Bell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of new mothers with postpartum depression (PPD) who reentered the workforce in Arkansas. The study aimed to discover the psychological, organizational, and social difficulties these mothers experienced during the transition from maternity leave to regular employment. Using feminist theory, attachment theory, and social constructivism as guiding frameworks, the study investigated the effects of gendered workplace structures, interrupted maternal-infant bonding, and sociocultural expectations in shaping how mothers perceived themselves and their work. A purposive sampling strategy was applied to select participants who had returned to work within one year …

Movement-Stabilized Three-Dimensional Optical Recordings Of Membrane Potential Changes And Calcium Dynamics In Hippocampal Ca1 Dendrites, Kevin C Gonzalez, Satoshi Terada, Asako Noguchi, George N Zakka, Cliodhna O'Toole, Giuliana Bilbao, Luke Reynolds, Anna Jász, Borbála Kertész, Zoltán Szadai, Alissa Shen, François St-Pierre, Franck Polleux, Attila Losonczy, Balázs Rózsa

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Local dendritic computations are thought to critically influence neuronal signaling and plasticity yet remain largely unexplored in vivo due to challenges in stably imaging small structures at ultrafast timescales. We developed a 3D real-time motion correction platform for movement-stabilized, ultrafast two-photon voltage imaging. By co-labeling CA1 pyramidal neurons with voltage and calcium indicators, we simultaneously measured somato-dendritic and electro-calcium coupling at multiple dendritic sites. We characterized isolated dendritic spikes and distance-dependent backpropagation of naturally occurring and photostimulation-evoked bursts and single spikes. We found that bursts backpropagated more reliably than single spikes, validated that somato-dendritic coupling decreases with distance from soma, …

Beyond The Pulpit: How Theological Training Equips Believers To Discern Their Ministry Calling, Gladys Elizabeth Moy

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation will examine the theological and practical dimensions of ministry calling through the framework of the Fivefold Ministry as indicated in Ephesians. “And He gave some, apostles, and some, prophets, and some, evangelists, and some, pastors and teachers” (King James Bible, 1769/2017, Ephesians 4:11-12). It will challenge the prevailing assumption that a divine call to ministry is primarily expressed through pulpit-centered roles, arguing instead that ministry encompasses a broader spectrum of functions within the body of Christ. Grounded in theological reflection and contemporary scholarship, the study will contend that while all believers are called to ministry, their specific callings …

Exploring The Impact Of Cultural Beliefs On Death Anxiety: A Qualitative Study To Inform Healthcare Education And Practices, Sharon Sonnilal

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A hermeneutic phenomenological approach framed this qualitative study, examining how cultural beliefs, spiritual traditions, and relational contexts shape death anxiety and meaning-making among adults from diverse backgrounds. Terror Management Theory and Culturally Sensitive Grief Treatment guided the conceptualization of death anxiety as a culturally mediated and relational phenomenon rather than an isolated psychological response. A purposive sample of 13 adults aged 18 and older represented diverse cultural, racial, gender, and spiritual identities. Recruitment occurred via Instagram, and participants completed an open-ended demographic and narrative survey. Participants who provided rich survey narratives received invitations to complete semi-structured Zoom interviews to deepen …

Does Enrollment In A Career, Technical, And Agricultural Education (Ctae) Program Predict Students’ Maladaptive Behaviors And High School Graduation Rates In A Rural Georgia High School: A Descriptive And Correlational Analysis, Breanna M. Strickland

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study examines the effectiveness of the Career, Technical, and Agricultural (CTAE) program in a rural Georgia high school and its effectiveness on high school graduation rates and maladaptive behaviors in the setting. Grounded in both the Social Learning Theory and Happenstance Theory, this study explores how structured and unplanned experiences influence student outcomes. A quantitative, non-experimental correlational design was used to analyze archivable data from approximately 512 students across six cohorts spanning the 2015-2016 school year through the 2024-2025 school year. Variables in the study include CTAE participation, behavioral referrals, and graduation rates.

Findings from the study reveal positive …

One Body Many Members: Toward A Vision Of Individual And Corporate Maturity In The New Testament, Rebecca Mohr

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The apostle Paul and the author of Hebrews both discern within the early Christian communities a critical deficiency: some individual believers did not realize the value they would bring to the corporate Church body by maturing and remaining committed to the fellowship. For Paul, growth in Christ is inherently ecclesial; the believer’s Christian maturity contributes to the edification and unity of the body, as articulated in Ephesians 4, where maturity in faith and knowledge safeguards the church from fragmentation and instability. Spiritual immaturity, therefore, is not merely an individual shortcoming but a communal liability that threatens the integrity of the …

The Effects Of Narrative Identity Awareness On The Relationship Between Adult Attachment, Shame, And God Attachment, Jacqueline H. Watson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative study examines the interconnectedness of adult attachment, shame, God attachment, and narrative identity awareness. Insecure adult attachment has been shown to result in increased shame experiences and has been linked to insecure God attachment. Awareness of narrative identity has been used to improve left-right brain integration and correct problematic narratives that often lead to shame. This research employs Likert scale-style questionnaire data, parallel mediation, and linear regression-based models to assess the connections between study variables. More specifically, it examines whether narrative identity awareness moderates the relationship between adult attachment, shame, and God attachment. Participants included self-identifying Christian adults …

Objective Oculomotor, Vestibular, Reaction Time, And Cognitive Signatures Of Vestibular Migraine, Claire E. J. Ceriani, Alexandr Braverman, Alexander Kiderman

Department of Neurology Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate oculomotor, vestibular, reaction time, and cognitive (OVRT-C) function in patients with vestibular migraine (VM) using objective eye-tracking-based metrics and to identify patterns of dysfunction relative to healthy controls.

BACKGROUND: Vestibular migraine is a common yet underdiagnosed cause of vertigo. Diagnosis remains primarily clinical, because objective neurologic and vestibular findings are often absent or inconsistent. Quantitative methods capable of capturing the multisystem manifestations of VM may improve objective characterization of the disorder.

METHODS: Participants with a clinical diagnosis of vestibular migraine were recruited from a tertiary headache center and assessed using a battery of OVRT-C tests administered with …

Hantaviruses As Priority Zoonotic Diseases: A Comprehensive Review, Wimbuh Tri Widodo, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Rahmania Ambarika, Widoretno Widoretno, Masri Sembiring Maha, Abdul Hadi Furqoni, Lisa Andriani Lienggonegoro, Bima Putra Pratama, M. Hasinuddin, Zakkiyatus Zainiyah, Eny Susanti, Mufarika Mufarika, Luluk Hermawati, Alvina Setiawardani, Syahputra Wibowo, Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Hantaviruses are zoonotic agents that play a significant role in global public health, primarily due to their ability to cause two highly severe clinical syndromes: Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), which is predominant in Eurasia, and Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS/HPS), which is primarily found in the Americas. Although long recognized, the complex interactions between the virus, its rodent reservoir, and environmental factors make hantaviruses still a relevant epidemiological threat today. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of their virological characteristics, epidemiological patterns, pathogenesis mechanisms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, therapeutic options, prevention strategies, and the latest developments in …

The Importance Of Pedal Acceleration Time (Pat): A Case Study, Kelly N. Bui

Undergraduate Project Award

A case study manuscript about the importance of pedal acceleration time (PAT) exams in assessing lower extremity perfusion at the level of the foot and its role in clinical decision making. The diagnostic value of PAT exams is compared with other methods such as ankle brachial indices (ABI), toe-brachial indices (TBI), and lower extremity arterial duplex. This case presents a patient with a complex medical history and the ultrasound exams listed above displayed its strengths and limitations as to how it contributed to the patient's overall vascular assessment.

Comparing Treatment Options For Impending Axillobifemoral Bypass Graft Failure, Marcus Allan Alonzo

Undergraduate Project Award

This is a case study detailing the importance of ultrasound maintenance for axillobifemoral bypass grafts and how findings can influence treatment options. Additionally, the case study addresses how language barriers can deter the choice to seek healthcare and provides solutions to mitigate risks from language barriers.

An Introduction To Forest Management And Its Long-Term Linkages To Water Resources, John W. Groninger, Karl W. J. Williard

Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education

The management of forest-based land uses and water resources largely complement one another. Formal research where vegetation versus water-focused resources intersect has been limited primarily to assessing short-term impacts of intensive forest harvesting operations on water quality or watershed discharge. Outside of harvesting, foresters and watershed managers are generally aware that changes in forest structure or evolving management protocols that play out on multi-decadal scales also impact water resources. However, few studies have addressed these in ways that may influence proactive management decision making. Recent changes in water resources and forest management protocols, driven by forces as diverse as urbanization, …

The Tax Adviser, Volume 18, Number 6, June 1987, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

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Tax Trends, Nicholas J. Fiore

Tax Adviser

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Tax Practice Management, Wayne C. Bradley

Tax Adviser

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Taxability Of Damages, An Analysis Of The Current Irs Position, David G. Jaeger, Kevin M. Owens, Eugene J. Fields

Tax Adviser

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Significant Recent Developments Concerning Estate Planning (Part I), Cases And Rulings On Powers Of Appointment, Marital Deductions And Miscellaneous Estate Tax Matters, Byrle M. Abbin, David K. Carlson

Tax Adviser

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S Corporations Before And After The Tra, The Renewed Emphasis On Operating As An S Corporation, James Volpi

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Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis Of R- And S-Fluoxetine And Norfluoxetine In Children And Adolescents, Ethan A. Poweleit, Whitney Sparks Ms, Catherine Koertje, Addison M. Pritchett Ms, Angela Wiedner, Gail Robertson, Lindsey Malloy-Walton, Stephani L. Stancil, Alexa L. Pagano, Kathyrn Kyler, Jonathan B. Wagner, Jeffrey R. Strawn, Brandon Retke, Paul C. Toren, J Steven Leeder, Laura Ramsey

Research Showcase

Background: Fluoxetine is a commonly prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in children and adolescents. It is administered as a racemate where the R- and S-enantiomers differ in pharmacological activity and metabolism. Additionally, fluoxetine and its primary metabolite, norfluoxetine, contribute to overall therapeutic effects. S-fluoxetine is primarily metabolized by CYP2D6 to form S-norfluoxetine, while R-fluoxetine is metabolized by CYP2D6, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 to form R-norfluoxetine. These enzymes are highly polymorphic, and the combination of alleles an individual carries corresponds to a metabolizer phenotype, such as CYP2D6 poor (PM), intermediate (IM), normal (NM), and ultrarapid metabolizers (UM). Further, fluoxetine and norfluoxetine are …

Recombinant Erythropoietin (Repo) Use For Anemia Of Prematurity- A Three-Year Single Center Experience, Hannah Darland, Krishna Dummula, Chaitali Mahajan, Vishal Pandey

Research Showcase

Background: Anemia is a common disorder of prematurity secondary to limited blood volume, excessive blood draws, inadequate nutrition, poor iron reserves, and insufficient endogenous erythropoietin. While many NICUs use recombinant erythropoietin (rEpo) to treat anemia of prematurity, the absence of universal guidelines has

led to variability in dosing and schedules. Here we present our experience on the use of rEpo in a level 3 NICU. Our unit protocol uses 400 IU/kg three times a week for a total of 9 doses if hematocrit < 30%.

Objectives/Goal: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the response to rEpo in infants with anemia …

The Tax Adviser, Volume 18, Number 5, May 1987, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

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Divorce And Tax Reform, Christine L. Courtnage

Tax Adviser

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Tax Clinic, Stuart R. Josephs

Tax Adviser

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Watching Out For The Tra ’S Employee Benefits Changes, David D. Green

Tax Adviser

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Impacts Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Single-Cell Gene Expression Among Children With Uncontrolled Asthma, Omowumi V. Akinjole Phd, Shireen Sadeghi, Setayesh Shirzad, Sui Par, Mckervin Reau, Abril Reyes, Kumal Udofia, Danielle Farr, Carl Schwendinger-Schreck, George E. Quaye, Brooke Fridley, Elin Grundberg, Bridgette L. Jones

Research Showcase

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased asthma risk and outcomes as well as cytokine and gene expression changes relevant to asthma. However, ACE effects on immune cells at the single‑cell gene expression level, remain unclear.

Objectives/Goal: To investigate how high versus low ACE exposure influence immune cell makeup and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in immune cells of children with uncontrolled, persistent allergic asthma

Methods/Design: We analyzed data and samples obtained from 19 children with uncontrolled persistent allergic asthma. Single cell RNA sequencing was performed on isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Cell clusters were identified using Seurat v4.3, …

Subchapter C— Loss Carryovers Following Reorganizations And Changes In Ownership, K. Martin Worthy

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Uncrewed Aerial Applications Of Precision Agriculture, Sriram Rajamani

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

This capstone project will encompass the use of uncrewed aerial vehicles to detect pathogens and diseases at an early stage and taking corrective measures avoiding losses. Precision agriculture integrates technology to promote sustainable farming, with crop monitoring providing agricultural researchers and engineers reliable insights into crop health and damage. The purpose of this research is to show efficient crop health monitoring with the use of autonomous technology, in this case an uncrewed aircraft with an RGB (red-green-blue) camera as the payload. To tell whether plants are infected with such diseases, physical discrepancies like holes can be shown easily from the …

Cerpa: A Cost-Effective Retarding Potential Analyzer For Cubesat And Sounding Rocket Platforms, Megan Soll, Johnathon Bizzano, Harley Goulet, Ethan Fajardo

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Understanding plasma dynamics in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is critical for atmospheric studies and space mission planning. Retarding Potential Analyzers (RPAs) provide valuable plasma diagnostics by measuring ion energy distributions, offering broader plasma state characterization compared to Langmuir probes, albeit with some trade-offs in precision. This senior design project aims to develop a cost-effective RPA (CERPA) that is rapidly producible and multi platform optimized for CubeSats, sounding rockets, and laboratory plasma chambers. This effort builds on the existing Mid-Area RPA from Plasma Controls, with a focus on developing a new electrical system and miniaturizing the sensor body to meet spaceflight …