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Clinical Prevalence Of Vertigo In Vestibular Schwannoma Patients Presenting With Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review, Cameron Vida, Bilal Tanveer, Nolan Gillihan, Paul Mikhail, Diana Peterson

Research Day

Introduction: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) can be an early presenting symptom of vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma), but its coexistence with vertigo is not well defined. Understanding how frequently vertigo accompanies sudden SNHL in these patients is clinically important, as it may influence diagnostic suspicion and timely imaging. The primary objective of this study was to determine the proportion of patients with acoustic neuroma presenting with sudden or unilateral SNHL who also report vertigo.

Methods: A structured literature search was performed in PubMed using the keywords “Acoustic Neuroma with Vertigo Presentation.” The initial search yielded 224 articles. Sequential filters were …

Vascular Asymmetry In Scoliosis: A Scoping Review Of Anatomical Evidence And Functional Implications, Nick Daneshvar, Olivia Peoples, Nicholas Auge-Dario, Barrington Francis, Mykala Jackson, Michael Abaskaron, Matthew Shelnutt

Research Day

Introduction

Scoliosis alters spinal alignment which may influence the position and function of adjacent vascular structures. Although vascular complications related to scoliosis and its surgical correction have been reported, the potential contribution of scoliosis-associated vascular asymmetry to functional impairment remains unclear. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesize existing literature describing vascular anatomical changes associated with scoliosis and to examine related evidence plausibly linking altered paraspinal perfusion to functional outcomes such as endurance and pain.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted using PubMed with a lower publication date limit of 2005. A primary search identified studies describing vascular …

Sex Based Morphometric Variations Of The Vidian Canal And Their Surgical Implications In Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery, Melea Neely, Blessed Jordan, Evelyn Orusa, Joshua Owolabi

Research Day

Introduction: The Vidian canal is a structure within the sphenoid bone that runs inferomedial to the foramen rotundum and superior to the pterygoid plates. Anteriorly, it opens into the pterygopalatine fossa and transmits the pterygoid nerve, artery, and vein from the region of the foramen lacerum. The pterygoid nerve is formed by the union of the greater and deep petrosal nerves and contributes to autonomic and secretomotor innervation of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharyngeal mucosa, and lacrimal gland. Because of its relationship to critical neurovascular structures, the Vidian canal serves as an important landmark in endoscopic endonasal skull base …

The Thyroid-Brain Connection: Neuropsychiatric Manifestations Of Thyroid Disorders, Mailyn Cruz

Research Day

Introduction:

Thyroid disorders are among the most prevalent endocrine conditions worldwide, impacting an estimated 200 million individuals globally. Despite their prevalence, the neuropsychiatric sequela of thyroid dysfunction is still underrecognized in clinical practice, contributing to delayed diagnosis and misattribution of psychiatric symptoms to primary mental health disorders. Thyroid hormones play a critical role in central nervous system function throughout the lifespan, influencing neurotransmission, neuronal metabolism, and blood-brain barrier integrity. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have been associated with a broad spectrum of neuropsychiatric manifestations such as depression, anxiety, mania, cognitive impairments, psychosis, and dementia. This review aims to synthesize the current …

Culturally Tailored Hands-Only Cpr Training For Hispanic Migrant Farmworkers In Rural Georgia: A Student-Led Community Intervention, Bryan Hernandez, Oscar Acosta, Marisela Benitez, Daniel Chanelo, Lisandra Chinea Ramos, Sharon Lackwood, Lorraine Lopez Rosa, Tatiana Rodriguez Vargas, Dennis Rossi, Mauricio Soto, Stephanie Suarez, Gerardo Tabares, Valerie Yepez, Thomas Last, Stacie Fairley

Research Day

INTRODUCTION

Cardiovascular disease, including sudden cardiac arrest, is the leading cause of death in Georgia, responsible for more than 28,000 deaths annually, nearly one-third of statewide mortality. Survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is strongly associated with rapid bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which can more than double survival. However, populations most at risk, including Hispanic and rural communities, are among the least likely to receive bystander-initiated CPR and experience poorer survival. Data from national and Georgia reports show that most Southeastern farmworkers are Hispanic (67%), predominantly foreign-born, low-income, uninsured, and primarily Spanish-speaking. At the Ellenton Farmworker Clinic in Colquitt County, …

Routine Or Reassurance: Cardiovascular Monitoring In Children Receiving Adhd Medications, Dina Badawy, Wilson Baumgartner, Alexandra Ortiz, Alexandria Neal, Anthony Pelache, Robert Maydell

Research Day

Introduction: Stimulant medications are first-line therapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Because these agents increase sympathetic activity, concerns persist regarding their cardiovascular safety, including arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Debate continues regarding whether routine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening prior to stimulant initiation reduces the risk of serious cardiac events. Divergent recommendations from professional organizations have generated ongoing uncertainty about the balance between precaution and evidence-based practice. Our objective is to critically evaluate the literature of cardiovascular effects of stimulant therapy in children and adolescents and to assess whether routine cardiovascular monitoring, including universal ECG screening, improves clinical …

Morphogen Upregulation Following Seizure-Induced Oxidative Stress: Implications For Hippocampal Remodeling And Neuronal Survival, Melea Neely, Blessed Jordan, Evelyn Orusa, Joshua Owolabi

Research Day

Introduction: Epileptic seizures arise from abnormal neuronal activity characterized by excessive excitatory signaling and reduced inhibitory control within neural circuits. During seizures, neurons exhibit paroxysmal depolarization shifts, leading to synchronous hyperexcitability and increased glutamate release. Although many seizures do not produce permanent injury, prolonged neuronal hyperactivity, such as status epilepticus or temporal lobe epilepsy, can lead to neuronal death and structural remodeling within the hippocampus. Experimental models demonstrate that seizure activity generates significant oxidative stress and morphological changes within the dentate gyrus, including mossy fiber sprouting, granule cell dispersion, and aberrant neurogenesis. Increasing evidence suggests these changes are mediated by …

Examination Of Adolescents Self Confidence Of Their Miranda Warnings, Eddy Jane Manning, Madeline Durrant

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Background: Research indicates that adolescents frequently exhibit overconfidence in their knowledge and abilities, often overestimating their actual competence. This overconfidence poses significant risks in legal contexts, where misunderstanding one's civil rights can lead to inadvertent waiver of legal protections and increased legal jeopardy. Miranda warnings, constitutional rights recited during arrest, conclude with officers asking suspects to confirm their understanding. Overconfident adolescents may affirm comprehension despite lacking genuine understanding of these critical protections.

Objective: This study examined the relationship between adolescents' self-rated confidence in understanding Miranda rights and their actual comprehension of Miranda warnings.

Methods: Thirty high school students completed a …

Representation And Placement Of Emerging Bilinguals In Gifted Education, Morgan Bailey

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The underrepresentation of bilingual students and students from diverse cultural backgrounds in gifted education programs remains a persistent equity concern in the United States. As of 2021, 10% of public school students were emerging bilinguals, yet they comprise only 3% of gifted education classrooms (Serrano, 2019). This disparity highlights systemic barriers in identification and placement practices.

This presentation will provide a comprehensive review of research on gifted identification practices and their impact on emerging bilinguals, with the goal of promoting increased equity in education and improving understanding of how better practices can be implemented.

Sources include peer-reviewed journal articles from …

Benefits And Challenges Of The Use Of Narrative Texts In Linguistic Analysis, Logan J. Sites

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

In this presentation, I consider some benefits and issues of the use of narrative texts for linguistic research. The discussion is framed by the analysis of the Séliš-Ql̓ispé suffix -m based on narratives transcribed by Hans Vogt in 1937. The stories were recounted by One-Eyed Tom and translated into English for Vogt by Joe Abrahamson. The data in this presentation is taken from Camp 2007 and Ward 2008, two interlinearizations (morpheme by morpheme analyses) of several of the Vogt texts. The analysis of -m provides an opportunity to demonstrate the usefulness of narratives in linguistic work, as Camp (2007) and …

The Impact Of The Protracted Conflict In Ukraine On Communication And Cultural Strategies For Refugees And Other Stakeholders, Kimberley Barker, David A. Victor, Christine R. Day

Global Advances in Business Communication

The Impact of the Protracted Conflict in Ukraine on Communication and Cultural Strategies for Refugees and Other Stakeholders

This research analyzes the complex challenges related to the impact of the protracted conflict in Ukraine on communication and cultural strategies for refugees and other stakeholders. The scope of those involved include the refugees, host families, related communities, paid or volunteer staff from governmental and non-governmental agencies, educational professionals, prospective employers, and colleagues.

On February 24, 2022, Russian armed forces enter Ukraine at the eastern border, their common border with Russia. This precipitates a massive refugee movement of millions of Ukrainians fleeing …

Ursine Transitions: An Analysis Of The Role Of The Bear Attack As A Transitionary Force In The Winter’S Tale And Beyond, Alison R. Liwosz

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale features a curiously specific bear among the pastoral romantic comedy, a bear that chases a character off stage and ends up eating him and another character. This bear’s symbolism and significance to the narrative will be the focus of this essay. This event occurs in the simple stage direction “Exit, pursued by bear” to close out the third act and court setting of the play. A description of the murders come from a character introduced from the pastoral latter half of the narrative, with the bear acting as the hinge between the two. The bear also …

Self-Assessment Of Certified Efl Teachers In Central Sulawesi On Their Professional Competence, Anshari Syafar

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The study intends to describe the level of certified EFL teachers’ self-assessment of their competence to teach English. A cross-sectional survey design and systematic random sampling strategy were applied to take 227 research respondents. Questionnaire and interview were used for collecting data whereas frequency, percentage and descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data. Most respondents self-rated their abilities to teach English at ‘competent’ and ‘strongly competent’ levels. Yet, their self-rating of English teaching competence did not match up with the results of teacher competence test done by the government. Accordingly, the self-assessment should be endorsed with teaching performance assessment …

Writing Workbook As Scaffolding Aid For Junior High School Students, Ima Melati Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study was conducted to develop a writing workbook as a supplementary material for the eighth graders of SMPN 3 Jember. The result of the preliminary study showed that there was only small portion of writing activities in the existing textbook. As a result, students got many difficulties in writing skills. The research and development (R&D) procedure was employed in this study. The design used in developing the workbook was the adaptation model of development by Borg and Gall (1983). The procedures employed in this study were needs analysis, instructional goal, material development, expert validation, try-out, and final product. The …

Pengaruh Strategi Pembelajaran Meringkas Dan Format Presentasi Terhadap Hasil Belajar Penalaran Argumentatif Pada Matapelajaran Sejarah Di Sma, Susanto Yunus Alfian

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Penelitian kuasi eksperimen ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh strategi pembelajaran meringkas dan format presentasi terhadap hasil belajar penalaran argumentatif sejarah di SMA. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah rancangan faktorial yang terdiri dari pretest-perlakuan-posttest. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa dari empat kelas pada empat SMA negeri di Kabupaten Malang. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur hasil belajar penalaran argumentatif sejarah adalah tes uraian yang terdiri dari 10 soal. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan ANCOVA 2X2. Dua variabel bebasnya adalah strategi pembelajaran meringkas yang terdiri dari graphic organizer dalam bentuk sebab akibat dan written summarizing dan format presentasi yang terdiri dari format …

Conversation Strategies Used By Students Of The English Department Of Tadulako University, Baso Andi-Pallawa

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Conversation strategies are investigated based on two reasons. Firstly, many English students of the English Department of Tadulako University cannot actively participate in English conversation because they do know how to keep the conversation running fluently. Secondly, most of these students do not recognize the types of conversation strategies, let alone to use them in a conversation. The main purpose of this study is to describe and identify conversation strategies employed by the fourth semester students of the English Department of Tadulako University in English conversations to maintain the conversation running fluently. The design of this study was qualitative. Twenty-four …

Scary Science: How Science Fiction Is An Effective Avenue To Explore Climate Change Through Trauma Theory And Anticipatory Trauma, Sawyer N. Unruh

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Science Fiction (SF) offers its readers a means of confronting climate anxiety by transforming the creeping, yet daunting threat of climate change and natural disasters into an unfortunate but manageable reality. Drawing on trauma theory, this paper examines how SF engages with Anticipatory Trauma Reaction (ATR) and works to mitigate it. Theorized by Tanya Hopwood, ATR is a pre-trauma response characterized by stress and anxiety over potential catastrophe. It is especially relevant in an environmental context, as individuals grapple with the potential irreversibility of climate change and its detrimental effects on society. SF provides the necessary tools to immerse its …

Pengaruh Strategi Sq4r Tipe Bantuan Multimedia Vs Buku Teks, Pengetahuan Awal, Gaya Belajar Kolb Terhadap Hasil Belajar Bahasa Inggris Teknik, Meiti Leatemia

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Penelitian ini bertujuan menyelidiki pengaruh strategi SQ4R tipe bantuan multimedia versus buku teks terhadap hasil belajar.

Providing Coded Feedback To Improve The Quality Of Students' Writings At The Study Program Of English Of Universitas Brawijaya, Aris Siswanti

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This action research was aimed at solving the students' language-use problem in a Writing IV class by using coded feedback.

Mistakes In Writing Narrative Texts Made By The Students Of Senior High School, Dian Luthfiyati, Mohammad Adnan Latief, Suharmanto Suharmanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study was aimed at describing the errors in writing narrative texts made by the stu dents of SMAN 2 Lamongan. The study employed descriptive cross-sectional quantitative research design. The subjects of this study were students from grade X, XI, and XII of SMAN 2 Lamongan. The main instruments of the study were the writing prompt and narrative guidelines. The students’ writings were scored based on the scoring scale adapted from Cohen and Coffin, et.al; Hyland. The findings showed that the students made errors in moral value, content, organization, grammar, and vocabulary. Grammar is a dominant error because it is …

Hedges And Boosters In Undergraduate Students’ Research Articles, Imraatu Salichah, Enny Irawati, Yazid Basthomi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aims at investigating the use of hedges and boosters which are important in academic writing discourse as a mean of communicative strategies for increasing or reducing the force of statements. The data of this study were taken from the undergraduate students’ research ar ticles of English Department at State University of Malang and analyzed based on the taxonomy of Hyland (1998a) and Hinkel (2005). The result showed that there were five types of hedges and three types of boosters. Moreover, the students used greater hedges than boosters in their research arti cles as a way of reducing the …

The Effect Of Toulmin’S Model Of Argumentation Within Twps Strategy On Students’ Critical Thinking On Argumentative Essay, Eko Suhartoyo, Nur Mukminatien, Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research aimed at investigating the effectiveness of Toulmin’s model of argumentation within TWPS strategy on undergraduate students’ critical thinking on argumentative essay. A quasi experimental design with a pretest-posttest and nonrandomized control group design was used. The subjects were 38 fourth semester students in English Department of Universitas Negeri Malang.The experimental group was treated by using Toulmin’s model of argumentation within TWPS strategy while the control group was treated without TWPS strategy. Students’ critical thinking ability was measured by using argumentative essay test. ANCOVA was used to test the hypotheses. Findings showed there was not significant difference on the …

Pengaruh Variasi Multimedia Presentasi Terhadap Hasil Belajar Bahasa Inggris Peserta Didik Yang Memiliki Gaya Belajar Berbeda, Ahmad Bahruddin

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study investigated the effects of multimedia presentation variety on English achievement among students with different learning styles.The main purposes of this study were to examine: (1) the difference of English achievement among students instructed with variety of multimedia presentation namely: Macromedia Flash, Power Point and Prezi; (2) the difference of English achievement of students with different learning styles namely: auditory, kineasthetic and visual visual; (3) the interaction among variety of multimedia presentation and learning styles on students English achievement. The findings of the study were: (1) there was a significant effect of the multimedia presentation variety on English achievement. …

A Profile Of Exemplary Teachers Of English For Young Learners At The Elementary School, Rahmad Husein

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study portrayed a profile of exemplary EYL teachers’ competence indicators of pedagogical and professional implementation and personal and social manifestation. The research involved seven subjects. The data were collected through interviews, observations, field-notes and documentary studies and they were analyzed by a snow-balling procedure. The study found out that the subjects performed professional competences which classified them as exemplary EYL teachers at the elementary school. The findings also revealed that professional development along with personal and social competences contributed much to the teachers’ pedagogical competences

What Makes Teachers Of Efl Professional Or Unprofessional, Muhammad Amin

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to investigate factors attributable to English teacher professional becoming and how the factors have shaped their professionalism. The subjects of the study, called informants, were six English teachers from upper secondary level of education (Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) and Madrasah Aliyah (MA)) in three different regions in Indonesia: Malang, Mataram, and Lombok Barat. The research design was constructivist grounded theory. Findings of the study reveal that, prior to their teaching induction, early interests in English and high aptitude are two contributing factors. After the induction, their professional becoming is influenced by level of job satisfaction, commitment to …

The Use Of Guided Metacognitive Strategy To Improve Students' Reading Comprehension, Mikhael Misa

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research aims to identify the implementation of metacognitive strategy to improve EFL of students’ reading comprehension of the English Department at University of Timor in an analytical exposition text. This research is Collaborative Classroom Action Research (CAR). The data were gained through field notes, students’ reading achievement and interview guide. The results showed that the implementation of metacognitive strategy improved the students’ skill in reading analytical expository text especially in determining topic sentence, main idea and supporting idea. The result also revealed that using metacognitive strategy could employ the significant improvement of the students’ reading comprehension skills of analytical …

Using Speed Reading And Extensive Reading Activities To Improve Students' Reading Fluency, Sri Wardani

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study examines the implementation of Speed Reading and Extensive Reading activities to improve students' reading fluency. Using a Classroom Action Research, it was applied in 2 cycles.

Workbook For English Drama By Incorporating Character Building For College Students, Yulieda Hermaniar

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Drama class in university level should explore students' competence by providing varied material and activities. The development of a workbook by incorporating character building aspects for drama class in Lambung Mangkurat University is seen important.

Successful Learners’ Learning Strategies At The English Department, Lalu Isnaeni Rahman, Fachrurrazy Fachrurrazy, Arwijati Wahyudi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research was intended to find out learners’ learning strategies at the English Department of STKIP PGRI Blitar. The case study method was used to conduct the research about particular learners. Subjects were selected according to their score (GPA). Data were collected through note taking and interviewing. The researcher selected, simplified and organized the raw data which refer to the research problem being investigated, then data were displayed carefully. Findings show that successful learners employ different learning strategies. The basic key of success that can be drawn is that the more strategies the learners employ the more open the possibilities …

Fallacies In English Department Students’ Claims: A Rhetorical Analysis Of Critical Thinking, Rohmani Nur Indah, Agung Wiranata Kusuma

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study focuses on the fallacies found in English department students’ claims of fact, value and policy. It employs qualitative design as the object is the real reflection of critical thinking in the form of writing to understand the fallacies varieties. The data are in the form of the sentences in the claims written by the students of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang who took critical writing course. On claims of fact, the fallacies found include hasty generalization, irrelevancy, slippery slope, oversimplification and begging the question. Regarding pathos, the fallacy type covers ad populum, appeal to emotion premises and red …