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Sexual And Gender Minority Nurses’ Minority Stress In The Workplace: A Scoping Review, Justin Chavis, Robin Dawson Phd, Rn, Cpnp-Pc, Faan, Liam C. Hein

Faculty Publications

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The Politics Of Territorial Resistance To Federal Authority: Distinctiveness, Partisanship, And Outbidding In Texas And Alberta, André Lecours, Alexandre Couture Gagnon, Daniel Béland

School of Political Science, Public Affairs, Legal and Security Studies Faculty Publications

Federalism involves political struggles around the territorial division of powers. Typically, these struggles tend to occur when the federal government seeks to act in areas of constituent unit jurisdiction. Yet, recent political developments in Texas (Operation Lone Star) and Alberta (Alberta Sovereignty in a United Canada Act) have showcased state/provincial governments seeking to reject federal legislation within seemingly federal jurisdictions. This article develops an explanation for these initiatives that emphasizes regionalism as a form of territorial politics, the partisan dynamics between the state/provincial government and its federal counterpart, and the internal competition within the dominant political …

“My Heart Was In My Stomach”: Texas-Based Obstetricians’ And Gynecologists’ Experiences Post Anti-Abortion Legislation, Chelsey Kanipe, Precious Chiamaka Anunobi, Anupria D Davenport, Sheryl A Mccurdy, Marie A Brault

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background

The purpose of this study is to investigate the downstream effects of anti-abortion legislation on the practice of obstetrics and gynecology in urban Texas.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews until saturation with eleven obstetricians/gynecologists (OBGYNs) to explore the effects of Texas’s abortion laws. Analysis consisted of inductive and deductive approaches.

Results

We identified three main themes regarding the downstream effects of Texas abortion laws: the conflicting role of colleagues as a support system and a source of frustration and distrust for OBGYNs, the lowered standard of care for those with a desired pregnancy, and concerns that anti-abortion legislation will …

Child Care Costs In The Mountain West, 2025, Cason Noll, Isabelle G. Graham, Mohit Pande, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Economic Development & Workforce

This fact sheet reports child care affordability and cost data for the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) report, “Child care costs in the United States,” highlights data on the differences in child care affordability across the United States. This fact sheet presents data on the percentage of annual income required to afford infant care for a minimum-wage worker, a typical child care worker, and a median family with children based on state-level income data for each Mountain West state. This fact sheet also reports annual costs, including college, …

Spectrum, Volume 56, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: College of Health Professions Appoints Associate Dean -- Learning the Law Hands On -- Growing Together with Figure Skating -- SHU Flag Football’s Rapid Growth -- Pioneers Use Resilience in Current Season

Staff Education To Improve Antipsychotic Medication Adherence, Okikiola Oluwabunmi Ogunbunmi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Non-adherence to antipsychotic medication among patients with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses is a critical issue, contributing to high rates of relapse, rehospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. Despite the necessity of these treatments, patients often struggle with compliance due to lack of insight, side effects, or complex regimens. The project aimed to evaluate how structured staff education interventions increase knowledge and confidence among healthcare providers, regarding medication adherence strategies, including the use of Long Acting Injectable (LAI) antipsychotics and the “teach-back” methods. Staff education programs typically utilize evidence-based tools, pre-and post-intervention assessments, and training sessions to enhance knowledge on …

Leveraging Ancestral Recombination Graphs For Scalable Mixed-Model Analysis Of Complex Traits, Jiazheng Zhu, Georgios Kalantzis, Ali Pazokitoroudi, Árni Freyr Gunnarsson, Hrushikesh Loya, Han Chen, Sriram Sankararaman, Pier Francesco Palamara

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Recent algorithmic advances have enabled the inference of genome-wide ancestral recombination graphs (ARGs) from large genomic cohorts, providing detailed models of genealogical relatedness along the genome. These inferred ARGs can complement genotype imputation by capturing the effects of unobserved variants, but their use in large-scale linear mixed-model analyses has been computationally prohibitive. Here, we develop methods that leverage the ARG to perform genotype-matrix multiplications in sublinear time and implement scalable randomized algorithms for mixed-model analyses. We introduce ARG-RHE, a randomized Haseman-Elston approach for estimating narrow-sense heritability and performing region-based association testing using ARGs, enabling parallel analysis of multiple quantitative traits. …

Correction: The Hsp90-Myc-Cdk9 Network Drives Therapeutic Resistance In Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Fangfang Yan, Vivian Jiang, Alexa Jordan, Yuxuan Che, Yang Liu, Qingsong Cai, Yu Xue, Yijing Li, Joseph Mcintosh, Zhihong Chen, Jovanny Vargas, Lei Nie, Yixin Yao, Heng-Huan Lee, Wei Wang, Johnnelson R Bigcal, Maria Badillo, Jitendra Meena, Christopher Flowers, Jia Zhou, Zhongming Zhao, Lukas M Simon, Michael Wang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

No abstract provided.

Identifying Alzheimer's Disease Progression Subphenotypes Via A Graph-Based Framework Using Electronic Health Records, Yu Huang, Jie Xu, Zhengkang Fan, Yu Hu, Xing He, Aokun Chen, Yuxi Liu, Rui Yin, Jingchuan Guo, Steven T Dekosky, Michael Jaffee, Manqi Zhou, Chang Su, Fei Wang, Yi Guo, Jiang Bian

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Understanding the heterogeneity of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and identifying distinct progression pathways is critical for improving diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Motivated by this need, this study aimed to identify disease progression subphenotypes among patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and AD using electronic health records (EHRs). We developed a novel approach that combines a graph neural network (GNN)-based framework with time series clustering to characterize progression subphenotypes from MCI to AD. We applied the proposed framework to a real-world cohort of 2,525 patients (61.66% female; mean age 76 years), of whom 64.83% were Non-Hispanic White, 16.48% Non-Hispanic …

Third-Party Effects On Intergroup Trust: The Role Of Punishment/Compensation And Group Regulatory Focus, Xiaowei Geng, Jie Cui, Jie Wang, Feng Zhang, Wei Wang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Intergroup trust refers to a collective prediction and belief among members of one group regarding those of another in intergroup interactions. It plays an important role in avoiding intergroup conflicts, and thereby sustaining social development. This study was designed to investigate the effects of third-party punishment and compensation, as well as group regulatory focus, on intergroup trust. The findings revealed that, at both individual and group levels, prevention-focused groups exhibited higher levels of intergroup trust than promotion-focused groups under third-party compensation conditions. In contrast, under the third-party punishment conditions, promotion-focused groups displayed greater trust than prevention-focused groups, although this difference …

Identification Of Gene Signatures Of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease In Patients With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Via Whole Transcriptome Sequencing, Chaitanya Karimanasseri Bse, Pongsakorn Choochuen Md, Phd, Yotsawat Pomyen Phd, Hien Dang Phd

Phase 1

Introduction
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. While the only curative treatment for PDAC is surgical excision of the tumor, often surgery is ineffective due to early metastasis to other organs. A better understanding of PDAC’s risk factors would contribute to earlier PDAC diagnoses and thus more effective surgical resections before metastasis occurs.

One pathology related to PDAC is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a metabolic disease leading to triglyceride accumulation in the liver. MASLD is known to cause worse PDAC outcomes versus non-MASLD PDAC. Further elucidating the mechanism through which MASLD increases …

From Strategy To Spectacle: Evaluating The Nfl’S Global Expansion Through Madrid 2025, Nickolas Bruscargin, Emma Steinweiss, Juan Carlos Vazquez-Valderas, Sherry Andre

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

This was a poster presentation based on the inaugural NFL game in Spain. Observational data was collected on site that focused on how the NFL engages fans and adapts culturally to a new international market.

More Than A Game: 2026-02-11 How Bad Bunny And Green Day Bring Politics To The Super Bowl, Maya Deguzman

The Spectator Online

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Agent-Based Modeling Of Cellular Dynamics In Adoptive Cell Therapy, Yujia Wang, Stefano Casarin, May Daher, Vakul Mohanty, Merve Dede, Mayra Shanley, Eleonora Dondossola, Ludovica La Posta, Rafet Başar, Katayoun Rezvani, Ken Chen

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Adoptive cell therapies (ACT) leverage tumor-immune interactions to cure cancer. Despite promising phase I/II clinical trials of chimeric-antigen-receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cell therapies, molecular mechanisms and cellular properties required to achieve clinical benefits in broad cancer spectra remain underexplored. While in vitro and in vivo experiments are essential, they are expensive, laborious, and limited to targeted investigations. Here, we present ABMACT (Agent-Based Model for Adoptive Cell Therapy), an in silico approach employing agent-based models (ABM) to simulate the continuous course and dynamics of an evolving tumor-immune ecosystem, consisting of heterogeneous "virtual cells" created based on knowledge and omics data observed …

Immediate Skin-To-Skin Contact At Very Preterm Birth And Effect On Infant Socio-Emotional Stress Response And Mother–Infant Cortisol Co-Regulation: Secondary Outcomes From The Randomised Clinical Immediate Parent-Infant Skin-To-Skin Study (Ipistoss), Karoline Lode-Kolz, Siri Lillieskold, Hanne Brit Hetland, Eleonora Mascheroni, Stina Klemming, Hanne Pike, Agnes Linner, Nils J. Bergman, Bjorn Westrup, Ulrika Ådén, Evalotte Morelius, Rosario Montirosso, Wibke Jonas, Siren Rettedal

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Objective To explore the effects of immediate parent–infant skin-to-skin contact (iSSC) at very preterm birth on maternal–infant behavioural responses and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis reactivity to age-appropriate socio-emotional stress at 4months corrected age. Design Two secondary outcomes from a multicentre randomised controlled trial with two non-blinded parallel groups. Setting Three Scandinavian neonatal intensive care units, level 2 and level 3. Participants 91 infants born at gestational age 28+0to 32+6 from April 2018 to June 2021. Singletons and twins with a second caregiver present were included, regardless of mode of birth. Higher-order births, infants with congenital infections and major malformations were excluded. …

Prevalence Of Premenstrual Syndrome, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, And Dysmenorrhea In Nursing Students: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, And Evidence-Based Recommendations, Sabyasachi Maity, Bharathi Gadad, Hansapani Rodrigo, Seham Noorani, Ayesha Usman, Chloe Lark, Mona Attarpour, Ivy Mageto, Lucas Schwartz, Nikhilesh Anand

School of Medicine Publications

Introduction: Menstrual disorders—including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and dysmenorrhea—are highly prevalent among women of reproductive age and are associated with impaired academic performance, psychological distress, and reduced social functioning. Nursing students are particularly vulnerable due to the combined demands of intensive academic schedules and clinical training, yet prevalence estimates and institutional responses remain inconsistent.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251109363). PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL Ultimate, and APA PsycINFO were searched for studies published between 2016 and 2025. Eligible studies reported prevalence or …

The History Of Mythlore, Janet Croft

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

A PLAN TO PUBLISH A JOURNAL representing the interests of the members of The Mythopoeic Society was announced in 1968 by the late Glen GoodKnight, who founded the society in 1967.

Community Participatory Co-Design And Development Of A Digital Diabetes Prevention Education Program For Hispanic Families With Obesity: Mixed Methods Study, Sandra Mihail, Marbelly Partida, Lizette Villanueva, Debbe Thompson, Teresia M O'Connor, Salma M Musaad, Maria J Redondo, Erica G Soltero

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Background: Digital health interventions (DHIs) can extend the reach of disease prevention interventions; however, few are evidence-based, theoretically grounded, or developed for high-risk youth and families. Co-design approaches engage end users in the design and development of the DHI, which can lead to increased accessibility and engagement.

Objective: This study aimed to describe the adaptation of an evidence-based diabetes prevention program for remote, digital delivery.

Methods: The adaptation of the in-person intervention was guided by a modified Inclusive Digital Health Intervention Design to Promote Health Equity framework and conducted in collaboration with Hispanic adolescents (n=23) with obesity (BMI ≥95th percentile) …

Three-Dimensional Versus Two-Dimensional Echocardiographic Assessment Of Left Atrial Volume And Deformation In Children, Alexander J Kiener, James Croft, Krista N Harris, Ankona Banerjee, Aura A Sanchez, Xander H T Wehrens, Anitha Parthiban, Xiaotian Gao, Tam T Doan, Minh B Nguyen

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Left atrial (LA) volume and function are important for assessing pediatric diastolic dysfunction (DD). Three-dimensional echocardiographic (3DE) LA assessment may overcome limitations and assumptions inherent in two-dimensional echocardiographic (2DE).

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of children under 18 years of age with structurally normal hearts, using transthoracic 3DE apical volume datasets. LA volumetric function and phasic deformation analyses were performed using 3DE (GE, EchoPAC 4DLAQ v206, near fully-automated) and 2DE (TomTec, TTA2.51, CPA, manual) was performed by three operators and processing time was collected. Agreement and reproducibility was assessment for each modality.

Results: Fifty patients (median age 12.8 …

Platforms For The Development And Sustainability Of Practice Research In Social Work: An International Cross-Case Analysis, Bowen Mcbeath, Michael J. Austin, Ilse Julkunen, Maija Jappinen, Lynette Joubert, Ralph Hampson, Rosaleen Ow, Lars Uggerhoj

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

Purpose:

This paper presents an institutional and organizational comparative case analysis of practice research platforms in social work, which are institutionally embedded partnerships of university-based research centers, organizations delivering social services and healthcare, and other knowledge intermediaries that connect social work practice and research.

Methods:

An institutional and organizational comparative case analysis is presented concerning four practice research platforms from the USA, Finland, Australia, and Singapore.

Results:

We identify similarities and differences in the platforms’ purpose and basic goals, administration and financing, and substantive and methodological foci in the development of social work practice research studies.

Discussion:

We conclude by …

Patient Characteristics Associated With Telehealth Use In A Large Federally Qualified Health Center, Priyanka Gautom, Cara L. Eckhardt, Lisa K. Marriott, Cirila Estela Vasquez Guzman, Gloria D. Coronado

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly expanded telehealth services when in-person care was limited. Using primary care data from a large federally qualified health center in Washington state, this study aimed to: 1) describe trends in telehealth use among adult patients, and 2) provide disaggregated patient characteristic data associated with telehealth use, with a focus on patients speaking Asian Indian languages.

Teaching The Science Of Reading Critically, Cheu-Jey Lee

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

In light of the increasing popularity of the science of reading (SOR) and its influence on literacy education, this paper is concerned with how to teach SOR critically without embracing it blindly. The definition of SOR, along with its limitations, is presented first. Then, critical reading is argued to be missing in SOR and its broadened/improved variations. Finally, an instructional example is provided to illustrate how to teach SOR critically through a whole-part-whole hermeneutic reconstructive process. This example demonstrates that the foundational literacy skills emphasized in SOR and the critical reading skills fostered through the four dimensions of the critical …

Interview With Greg Bottoms

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Rock Hounds, David Rompf

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Dessert, Matthew Gavin Frank

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Ugly Friend, Lynn Kilpatrick

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Split, Brenda Miller

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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A Bilingual Halloween, Insuk Jo

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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A Brief History Of Sex Education, Kate Flaherty

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

No abstract provided.

Hochzeit, Debra Marquart

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

No abstract provided.