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Pediatric Ebola Eye Disease In The Prevail (Partnership For Research On Ebola Virus In Liberia) Iii Longitudinal Cohort Study, Rhea Kulkarni, Nii Quartey-Papafio, Jemma Larbelee, Fred Amegashie, Robert Dolo, Catherine Gaisie, Catherine Gargu, Augustine Wallace, Anshuman Agrawal, Mosoka P. Fallah, J. Soka Moses, Katrina Harper, Collin Van Ryn, Caven Reilly, J. Daniel Kelly, Rachel J. Bishop, Allen O. Eghrari, S. Grace Prakalapakorn

Student Publications

Purpose: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is associated with vision-threatening ophthalmic sequelae, yet outcomes in young survivors remain poorly characterized. We sought to distinguish ophthalmic pathology in pediatric EVD survivors relative to close contacts and adult EVD survivors.

Design: Cross-sectional baseline analysis of participants enrolled in the Partnership for Research on Ebola Virus in Liberia (PREVAIL) III longitudinal cohort study.

Participants: Eighty-eight pediatric EVD survivors (ages 6-17 years), 203 pediatric close contacts (ages 6-17 years), and 463 adult EVD survivors (ages ≥18 years).

Testing: Visual function testing, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and OCT.

Main outcome measures: Prevalence of ocular symptoms, functional …

Many-Body Benchmark Of Electronic Charge And Spin Densities For Li1–Xnio2, Abdul Ghaffar, Shenli Zhang, Liwen F. Wan, Kayahan Saritas, Fernando A. Reboredo, Jaron T. Krogel

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Accurate benchmarks are particularly important for highly correlated oxides as mean-field approximations often fail to describe the subtle balance of charge transfer and magnetism in these materials with an accuracy comparable to experimental needs. Here we present accurate diffusion Monte Carlo (DMC) results of the electronic charge and spin densities for the tunable highly correlated oxide Li1–xNiO2 for x = 0, 1/2, and 1. To enable quantitative comparisons, we introduce a robust density-partitioning scheme, extending Voronoi analysis to assign atomic charges from spatially noisy DMC densities. We then benchmark common approximations used in density functional theory (DFT). Comparison against DMC …

Simultaneous Multielectrode Recordings Along The Human Scala Tympani: Evidence For Level-Dependent Place Coding, Amit Walia, Matthew A Shew, Shannon M Lefler, Amanda J Ortmann, Patrick Ioerger, Jordan Varghese, Jacques A Herzog, Craig A Buchman

2020-Current year OA Pubs

The cochlea systematically encodes sound frequency and intensity via a precisely organized tonotopic map, in which traveling waves peak at specific cochlear locations. A fundamental but incompletely understood aspect of auditory coding involves how stimulus intensity shapes this tonotopic organization. In animal models, increasing intensity shifts the cochlear traveling wave peak basally; however, physiological evidence for such intensity-dependent shifts in human cochlear processing is limited. Here, we performed simultaneous multielectrode electrocochleography recordings along the human scala tympani to characterize how cochlear place coding varies as a function of stimulus intensity. In subjects with preserved cochlear mechanics, including individuals with auditory …

The Amendments Of The Constitution Of 1945: Its Impact On Indonesian Legal System, Budi Darmono

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Abstract

Boosting Psychological Well-Being In One Session: A Rapid Counseling Approach To Digital Detox And Music Therapy, Aryobimo Oentarto

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

The rapid acceleration of technology has trapped modern youth in a digital connectivity paradox, where constant social media exposure triggers cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors that erode psychological well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Rapid Counseling approach integrated with Single-Session Music Therapy (RC-SSMT) in enhancing the psychological well-being of youth by breaking the cycle of digital addiction. Using a pre-test and post-test experimental design, the study focused on six youths (aged 15–17) at Church "X" in Jakarta who were identified as having low psychological well-being. The intervention combined a mandatory digital detox as a behavioral task with music …

Awareness And Perceived Benefits Of Ai Assistive Technology In Ghana’S Inclusive Education: An Exploratory And Context-Specific Study, Isaac Amoako, Vera Arhin, Eric Abodey, Daniel Gyapong Nimo

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Background: Education experts have consistently emphasized that the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education presents a range of transformative possibilities, including personalized learning, real-time feedback, automation of routine tasks, analysis of learner needs, and adaptability to the pace and requirements of individual students. While many Ghanaian teachers are increasingly familiar with generative AI tools, there remains a noticeable gap in awareness regarding AI-powered assistive technologies and their potential as a catalyst for advancing the nation’s inclusive education agenda. This study, therefore, seeks to assess the level of awareness among teachers concerning the use of AI-powered assistive technologies in supporting …

Setting The Stage, Jeremy Ernst, Mike Hardin, Jeffrey Vincent

Florida Advanced Air Mobility Symposium

No abstract provided.

Understanding Perceived Agency: An Analysis Of Sex Workers’ Lived Experiences, Alyssa King

Undergraduate Research Journal

This study explores the perceived agency of female sex workers through narrative analysis of publicly available YouTube interviews from the Soft White Underbelly series. Using a qualitative design grounded in Modified Grounded Theory, the research employed open, axial, and selective coding to identify key dimensions of agency, including bodily autonomy, workplace control, financial decision-making and coping mechanisms. Findings reveal that sex workers’ agency exists on a spectrum, shaped by intersecting structural constraints such as criminalization, stigma, poverty, and violence. While some interviewees describe empowerment through control over clients and earnings, others report diminished autonomy due to coercion, financial dependency, and …

Embracing Neurodiversity In The Workplace: Strategies For Human Resource Management To Foster Inclusion And Enhance Employee Well-Being, Sameer Ahmed

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

Abstract

Objective: This literature review examines strategies for fostering the inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace with a focus on the role of Human Resource Management (HRM). Background: Neurodiversity refers to variations in neurological functioning and includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and others. Recognizing neurodiversity as a valuable form of human diversity can enhance workplace innovation and performance. Method: A comprehensive review of the recent literature on neurodiversity in the workplace was conducted by employing qualitative analysis techniques, including thematic coding, comparative analysis, and critical reflection. Results: Key findings encompass the …

Improving Documentation Of Pneumonia Diagnoses On General Pediatrics Inpatient Teams, Nicole Neeley, Timothy Burchard, Nicholas Clark, Jason Chandler, Hank Unterschuetz

Research Showcase

Problem Statement/Question:

Appropriate documentation of medical diagnoses is crucial to hospital billing and can limit insurance contention of medical treatments. Incorrect or vague documentation of diagnostic codes can decrease hospital reimbursement, and post-discharge queries can cause unnecessary time burdens on physicians.  Pneumonia diagnoses account for almost 25% of all queries at Children's Mercy Hospital, mostly due to failure to include specific details such as causal organism or location. From September 2023-2024 roughly 10% of pneumonia diagnoses required queries, of which 95% had suggested changes accepted, indicating that there is a need for improvement with initial documentation.

Background/Project Intent (Aim Statement): …

The Paradox Of Protection: How Age Of Consent Laws Fail The Youth They Were Designed To Defend, Christie Smith

Advanced Issues in Criminal Law: Sex Offenses

This paper examines the historical development, modern inconsistencies, and unintended consequences of age of consent laws in the United States and abroad. Tracing the doctrine from its origins in English common law through reform movements in countries such as the United States, India, and Canada, the paper argues that age of consent laws have often reflected shifting political, economic, and patriarchal objectives rather than coherent principles of protection or developmental maturity. The paper explores discrepancies across jurisdictions, contradictions in adolescent autonomy, gender bias in enforcement, and the overcriminalization of consensual relationships between minors. It further analyzes how modern statutory frameworks …

Asymmetric Maxillary Molar Distalization And Guided Canine Eruption Using Temporary Anchorage Devices And Super-Elastic Niti Wire, Kah-Ying Yim, Huei-Mei Tsai, Yu-Ling Cheng, Ming-Jeaun Su, Yi-Min Liu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

An adult female patient presented with a pronounced maxillary dental midline deviation and localized crowding in the upper right quadrant, particularly involving the canine and second molar. The maxillary right canine was buccally erupted and overlapped the lateral incisor and first premolar due to insufficient arch space and unfavorable root proximity. The mandibular arch exhibited mild anterior crowding with a flat curve of Spee. Orthodontic treatment was initiated using preadjusted fixed appliances. Extraction of the maxillary right third molar was performed to allow immediate sequential distalization of the maxillary right molars. A bypassed-canine main archwire in combination with a temporary …

Management Of Lower Incisor Protrusion In An Angle Class Iii Malocclusion Using Improved Super-Elastic Ti-Ni Alloy Wire, Jr-Wei Jian, Yu-Hsiang Chang, Yi-Mien Cheng, Ming-Han Cheng, Jian-Hong Yu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

A 16-year-old adolescent female presented with the chief complaint of poor dental alignment and protrusion of the lower teeth. Clinical examination revealed Angle Class III malocclusion accompanied by lower anterior crowding and a protrusive lip profile involving both the upper and lower lips. Cephalometric analysis demonstrated a skeletal Class I relationship with a normal mandibular plane angle. To facilitate anterior retraction, four premolars (15, 24, 34, and 45) were extracted. Following extraction, Improved Super-elastic Ti-Ni alloy wire (ISW) was employed to relieve lower anterior crowding. Canine distalization and anterior retraction were subsequently performed. Elastic chains were used to assist midline …

Comparative Effectiveness Of Single Versus Two Miniscrews For Maxillary Incisor Intrusion In Gummy Smile: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Vaibhav Sunil Zanwar, Santosh Jetu Chavan, Jyoti Sunny Manchanda, Sakshi Santoshkumar Jain, Vedant S, Rishika Arya

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Background: Orthodontic intrusion of maxillary incisors is commonly used to treat gummy smiles in deep bite patients. The effectiveness of using one versus two miniscrews for this purpose remains debated. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the dental effects of one versus two miniscrews for maxillary incisor intrusion.

Materials and Methods: A literature search was conducted across multiple databases for studies published up to December 31, 2024. Five studies (four randomized controlled trials and one non-randomized study) met the inclusion criteria. Risk of bias was assessed using the RoB 2 and ROBINS-I tools.

Results: Intrusion was greater in …

Correlation Between Maxillary Incisor Inclination And Buccopalatal Alveolar Bone Thickness Assessed By Cbct: A Retrospective Observational Study, Raee Korgaonkar, Nandini Kamat

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Purpose: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the correlation between buccal and palatal alveolar bone thickness and the degree of maxillary incisor inclination. The objective was to derive clinically relevant insights for orthodontic treatment planning and controlled tooth movement. Materials and Methods: Sixty-one maxillary central incisors from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of thirty-four subjects were retrospectively evaluated and grouped as proclined, upright, and retroclined incisors. Buccal and palatal thicknesses of cortical and cancellous alveolar bone were measured at various levels of the incisor root. The correlation between bone thickness and incisor angulation was investigated using Spearman’s correlation test. Results: …

Nikolaus Cusanus, Karl Jaspers

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

München, R. Piper [1964]

Call #: B765.N54 J3

Contains marginalia and notes, corrections to index

PDF information: 25 pages - 8.1 MB

Finding Your People, Finding Your Place: Institutional Collaborative Writing Groups As A Compassionate Approach To Developing A Professional Sotl Identity, Ruth L. Healey, Sean A. Morrissey, Mick Healey

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Practising the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) has been shown to help staff from non-traditional backgrounds (e.g. professional backgrounds) develop a sense of belonging within academia. This article examines how institutional collaborative writing groups support inexperienced SoTL practitioners in finding their place within their institution. Drawing on literature about SoTL identity and collaborative writing groups (CWGs), we consider how these CWGs assist colleagues in shaping their professional identities. We found that some staff did not see themselves as ‘academics’ or ‘researchers’, especially when their job emphasised teaching, such as ‘Teaching Fellow’. However, they strongly desired recognition and appreciation for …

The Impact Of A 14-Day Writing Challenge On Self-Regulation Skills, Nicole M. Mishnick, Ron Rhone, Kayla Reed

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This mixed-methods exploratory study, conducted with eight Ed.D. students at a single U.S. university, examines the impact of a 14-day writing challenge, an intervention designed to foster self-regulation and promote progress among doctoral students working on their dissertations. The writing challenge included daily writing tips, goal-setting prompts, and an opportunity for students to reflect on their writing practices. While exploratory, quantitative findings revealed significant growth in students’ use of goal-setting strategies and adaptive writing behavior. Qualitative analysis found that the writing challenge increased students' motivation, accountability, and self-awareness. The study findings suggest the environment created by the writing challenge positively …

Fostering Partnerships: Lessons From A Collaborative Course Design Learning Community, Sarah M. Ginsberg, Shanna R. Callewaert, Jeffrey L. Bernstein

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

As partnerships between educators and learners become more common in teaching and learning in higher education, partners find themselves considering how to foster effective collaborations. Qualitative data for this study were drawn from the experiences of educators and learners who were part of a university learning community in which they engaged in the collaborative course redesign process to collaboratively design a course. Results revealed key facilitators of partnership work, finding communication, relationships, and mutuality as essential to promoting partnership success. A new model is presented which expands these factors, offering more distinct characteristics of successful educator-learner partnerships. With these specific …

Bayesian Or Frequentist? Testing The Association Between Statistical Approach In A Research Methods Class Project And Research Attitudes, Jacob B. Rode

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Research methods courses commonly include an empirical project. This quasi-experimental study examined whether using Bayesian statistics to analyze data would be associated with more positive student perceptions of research methods projects. At a private university in the U.S., two research methods courses were taught using frequentist statistics and two using Bayesian statistics for the project analyses. Students (N = 88) reported their attitudes towards research three times across the semester, and their perceptions of the project at the end of the course (Time 3). At Time 3, there were no significant differences between frequentist and Bayesian classes in their …

"Better Than A Boring Textbook": Studying Development Through Middle-Grade Literature, Heidi A. Sackreiter

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

College students are sometimes reluctant to purchase textbooks for various reasons, but they still must study the necessary content in a course or academic program. This Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research project examined college students’ perceptions of reading middle-grade novels in place of a traditional, formal textbook within an Adolescent Development course. All participants were part of a teacher education program at a four-year, public institution in the Midwest United States. Questionnaires were administered at the conclusion of two semesters, and respondents shared impressions about the middle-grade reading. Response to studying middle-grade novels instead of a textbook was …

Student Experience Of Ai-Driven Discussion Boards In An Undergraduate Course, Blake C. Colclasure, Jamie Greig, Taylor K. Ruth, Victoria Beasley

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Instructional platforms that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging in higher education. Scholarship of teaching and learning should not only examine student learning outcomes from the use of novel AI technologies but should also investigate student perceptions of these technologies. We employed the user experience (UX) framework to investigate students’ UX of the instructional AI-driven platform, Packback, as a mode for online discussion boards. A survey using the User Experience Questionnaire was developed and employed in a general elective arts and humanities undergraduate course offered online and in-person. Data from 96 undergraduate student responses were analyzed and large variability was …

Curriculum Negotiation: Supporting Student Autonomy To Enhance Student Engagement, Brenda L. Thomas, William Reynolds, Jonathan Ponce De Leon, Caroline Sorbara

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Student disengagement has become a prominent concern across higher education in the five years since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet students who are engaged in learning tend to be more successful academically. Therefore, pedagogies that enhance student engagement increase the probability of students’ success. This qualitative study explored curriculum negotiation as one such pedagogy. Results demonstrated similar behavioral and cognitive engagement from students in traditional and negotiated classes, but greater affective and agentic engagement from those who negotiated the curriculum with their classmates. Additionally, more students in negotiated classes indicated transformative learning than students in traditionally taught classes. We examine the …

Deep Or Surface? Understanding Learning Approaches Among Undergraduate Students, Kelzang Tentsho, Jigme Wangchuk, Kencho Pelzom

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Student approaches to learning (SAL) have a significant impact on the quality of their learning and academic achievement. In this study, we examined the preferred learning approaches of undergraduate students and how these approaches change over time. The Revised Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) was administered to 75 students enrolled in the Anthropology program to evaluate students’ preferred learning approaches. The qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions involving 20 participants. Results showed a significantly higher deep score than surface score. Final year students had the highest deep approach score compared to other cohorts. The results also indicated that students …

The Growth And Influence Of Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning Publications, Duane Knudson

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Limited narrative reviews and bibliometric studies of SoTL were extended by a study of the size, growth, and bibliometric performance analysis of published research using three of the most comprehensive, next-generation database services. Multiple searches of Google Scholar, Dimensions, and OpenAlex were performed using nine keyword search combinations. Additional searches of ScopusÒ and Web of ScienceÔ were also performed. There has been exponential growth in indexed SoTL research since the early 2000s with up to 110,000 articles, chapters, and books indexed by Google Scholar. This body of research is larger than previously documented by reviews …

Letter And List, Mark D. Martin

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Lloyd and Jean Clark from Mark D. Martin, Vice President of Development at The University of Texas at Arlington, regarding the Century II Society Donor List, with an enclosed draft for review.

Mail To Mark, Lloyd C. Clark

Lloyd Clark Papers

News article featuring Mark D. Martin, Vice President of Development at The University of Texas at Arlington, sent to him, from Lloyd C. Clark

Fax To Lloyd, Mark Permenter

Lloyd Clark Papers

Fax to Lloyd C. Clark from Mark Permenter, regarding the UTA Magazine, with a list of relevant Taylor family members.

Letter And Article, Lloyd C. Clark

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Chad Conroe of the UTA Alumni Office, from Lloyd C. Clark, with a copy of an article from The Shorthorn, written by him in 1994.

Holographic Data Sharding For Cross-Jurisdictional Storage And Ephemeral Edge Reconstruction, Mohsin Alam

Defensive Publications Series

A waveform security model may use a holographic sharding process to transform a data object into a set of mathematically incomplete and individually unintelligible interference patterns. An orchestration engine can distribute these shards across multiple storage providers and/or jurisdictions, configured to prevent a single entity from possessing sufficient information for reconstruction. The complete data object can be reconstituted, for example, ephemerally within a secure processing environment on an authorized client device (e.g., a smartphone, a laptop computer) at a time of use. This process can render data non-local, disaggregated, and mathematically incomplete at rest, potentially improving data sovereignty and secrecy …