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Trembling At The Threshold: Zurbarán's Saints And The Crisis Of Masculine Virtue, Andrew T. Epsilantis

Theses

No abstract provided.

Few-Shot Learning On Graphs: From Meta-Learning To Llm-Empowered Pre-Training And Beyond, Yuan Fang, Yuxia Wu, Xingtong Yu, Shirui Pan

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Graph representation learning has become central to many graph-based tasks, driving advancements in various domains such as web search, recommendation systems, and social network analysis. Traditionally, these methods rely on end-to-end supervised learning paradigms that require abundant labeled data, which can be costly and difficult to obtain. To address this limitation, few-shot learning on graphs has emerged as a promising approach, allowing models to generalize with minimal supervision and overcome data scarcity in real-world applications. This tutorial offers an in-depth exploration of recent advancements in few-shot learning for graphs, providing a comparative analysis of state-of-the-art methods and identifying future research …

Eduqate: Generating Adaptive Curricula Through Rmabs In Education Settings, Sidney Tio, Dexun Li, Pradeep Varakantham

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

There has been significant interest in the development of personalized and adaptive educational tools that cater to a student's individual learning progress. A crucial aspect in developing such tools is in exploring how mastery can be achieved across a diverse yet related range of content in an efficient manner. While Reinforcement Learning and Multi-armed Bandits have shown promise in educational settings, existing works often assume the independence of learning content, neglecting the prevalent interdependencies between such content. In response, we introduce Education Network Restless Multi-armed Bandits (EdNetRMABs), utilizing a network to represent the relationships between interdependent arms. Subsequently, we propose …

Ic Writing Center Expansion Proposal, Norah Al-Hallaj, Olivia Beben, Faadil Syed, Guillermo Ordonez

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The Writing Center is an incredible asset to Loyola students, aiding with a wide range of writing issues across many subjects. However, its current layout falls short of optimizing student and tutor success. Its main problem is the consistent impact of outside noise-disrupting sessions. We propose to fill the gaps between the ceiling and the walls in the rooms used by the Writing Center. By making this practical change, the Writing Center can better support its students and tutors, improving the overall satisfaction of the program in the future.

Caregivers’ Verbal And Nonverbal Input On Spanish-English Bilingual Children’S Word Learning, Nikki Tsolakidis, Anmol Patel

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

We examined the relation of caregivers’ verbal and nonverbal input on bilingual children’s word learning. 45 caregiver-child dyads (Female=17) were video-recorded (75-minutes). At child-age 18-months (M=18.68; SD=1.12), caregivers’ non-verbal input was coded as communicative hand/head movements (gestures). Caregivers’ verbal input was words used and verbal responses to children’s gestures. At child-age 24-months (M=36.90; SD=0.66), word learning was calculated as words produced (video-recorded, caregiver report). Analyses showed caregivers’ nonverbal input was related to children’s Spanish words (p < 0.05). On-going analyses examine the relation of caregivers’ verbal input on children’s words.

Völuspá: A New Translation With Commentary, Sophia Prock

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This project attempts to translate the Völuspá – the poem of the Poetic Edda which narrates the beginnings and endings of the world in Norse religion – as primarily a religious text, and to provide commentary that elaborates Völuspá’s plot and major theological points in order to make it accessible for theological examination.

Four Updates: A Collaborative Project Of Communication Research Trends And Facultad De Ciencias De La Información Universidad Complutense, Madrid, William E. Biernatzki S.J.

Communication Research Trends

This summer the Revista de Ciencias de la Informaci6n published by the Faculty of Information Sciences of Complutense University, in Madrid, is bringing out a special issue consisting of translations of four issues of Communication Research Trends with additional sections, mostly by Spanish or Latin American authors.

Nourish Chicago: Cultivating Health And Sustainability In Low-Income Communities Through Accessible Education And Engaging Activities, Audrey Kho

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

“Nourish Chicago: Cultivating Health and Sustainability in Low-Income Communities through Accessible Education and Engaging Activities” seeks to improve nutritional literacy and sustainable food choices by educating communities on natural food dyes as healthier alternatives to artificial colorants. Participants learn about the chemical characteristics, health advantages, and culinary uses of plant-based pigments like turmeric, hibiscus, beetroot, and butterfly pea flower through engaging food science workshops and demonstrations. Practical tests demonstrate food preparation, color stability, and pH sensitivity, enabling people to make educated nutritional decisions. This project promotes lifelong scientific literacy and improved eating habits by increasing awareness of food color substitutes.

The Century Magazine/The Saturday Review Of Literature, Quinn Hasselgren, Tess Shirley, Austin Cutter, Nani Hammad, Chistopher Cardenas

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Our group picked Henry Seidel Canby and William Rose Benet from among Amy Lowell’s correspondents and produced an edition of their letters to Amy Lowell. We researched and wrote an introduction to the magazine and its editors, situating them within modernism and the New Poetry movement. We then transcribed 10 letters and created a presentation based on our group work. Subjects were drawn from course readings and discussion, and included William Rose Benet and Henry Seidel Canby (The Saturday Review/Century Magazine).

Marx-Lexicon 1977 (John Ernst), Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• Letter from Fred E. Schrader to John Ernst regarding Marx manuscripts (November 1, 1977)

• Letter from L. Golman to John Ernst regarding Marx's notebooks (in Russian) (November 23, 1976)

• Letter from John R. Ernst to Professor Golman regarding Marx's notebooks and Capital (October 12, 1976)

• English translation of a letter from L. Golman to John Ernst regarding Marx's notebooks (November 23, 1976)

• Letter from John Ernst to Professor Maximilien Rubel regarding Marx's notebooks (September 1, 1976)

• Letter from Margaret Manale (for Maximilien Rubel) to John Ernst regarding Marx's notebooks (September 20, …

Stories About Reading In Schools And What They Can Tell Educators About Teaching Reading, Arin Hilson, Roberta Gardner

Symposium of Student Scholars

Stories about reading in schools and what they can tell educators about reading is based on the practices of personal reading lives of teachers. This project is based on their instructional practices, focusing on how their reading habits influence the reading journey and experience for their students. By looking into the past and present lives of educators through portraiture methodology (Lawrence-Lightfoot, 1997), the study explores how personal reading habits such as prevalence of reading for enjoyment and the obstacles that come along with it can inform educational approaches in the classroom. By interviewing teachers this research aims to gather data …

Improving Patient Adherence To Medications With Pharmacist-Led Education Program In Primary Care, Kobi Griffith, Julie Waldroup, Corinn Normandin, Wendy Craig, Dylan Atchley

Journal of Maine Medical Center

No abstract provided.

“Silence Is Golden:” Explaining The Silent Majority Based On Fatalism, Culture, And National Attachments, Ali Mashuri, Sukma Nurmala, Esti Zaduqisti

Psychological Research on Urban Society

Why do citizens tend to be silent about a country’s social, political, or economic problems? The silent majority refers to most members of society not support or engage in collective action to protest injustice. This study aimed to explain the silent majority’s psychosocial dynamics and fill the research gaps in the psychology literature that focuses on collective action and its determining factors. The study’s participants (N = 349), recruited using convenience sampling, were undergraduate and graduate students from several universities in Indonesia. In our study, the psychosocial characteristics of the silent majority included fatalism, cultural dimensions (i.e., power distance, …

Evaluation Of The Accuracy And Reliability Of 3d Cameras For Craniofacial Anthropometry Compared To Conventional Methods: A Systematic Review, Akanksha Chandiwala, Kanhoba Keluskar

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Objectives: To assess the reliability and accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) camera for Craniofacial Anthropometry in comparison with direct measuring methods. Materials and methods: A comprehensive search of the specialized databases Pubmed/ MEDLINE, Science Direct, Google Scholar, OpenGrey, and other institutional repositories was performed for including the studies which assess the reliability and accuracy of various 3D Cameras for Craniofacial Anthropometry in comparison with direct Anthropometric measurements. Quality assessment was carried out with JBI critical appraisal checklist for analytical cross sectional studies. Results: Seven studies evaluating the accuracy and reliability of 3D cameras were included in this study. Studies comparing 3D …

Investigation Of Factors Influencing Craniofacial And Dental Morphological Changes In Skeletal Class Iii Orthognathic Surgery With Machine Learning Approach: Literature Review, Muhammad Izzah Abdillah, Johnson Hsin-Chung Cheng, Daniel De-Shing Chen, Sam Li-Sheng Chen, Baharuddin M Ranggang, Ardiansyah S Pawinru

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Objective Orthognathic surgery is a transformative solution for skeletal Class III malocclusion. This review explores factors affecting skeletal, dental, and soft tissue changes in these patients and examines the integration of machine learning (ML) in treatment management to uncover patterns within large datasets. Materials and Methods Studies were selected from Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect using keywords such as "(affecting factor OR predisposition) AND (skeletal class III OR skeletal class 3) AND (orthognathic surgery OR surgical orthodontics)," "Morphology changes in skeletal class III orthognathic surgery," "Machine learning in dentistry," and "Machine learning in orthodontics." Most reviewed articles were published in …

Opportunities And Challenges For E-Health In Hip And Knee Arthroplasty - A Summary Of Recent Literature Review, José Miguel Seguro, Márcia Pestana Santos

Patient Experience Journal

Introduction: The integration of health technologies and e-health into health education is becoming increasingly used. Objective: To identify the e-health challenges and opportunities related to hip and knee arthroplasty patient care. Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted. Results: Included 13 primary studies on teleconsultation and the use of digital applications to support patients undergoing knee or hip arthroplasty. Discussion: E-health resources are increasingly vital in supporting arthroplasty patients throughout their surgical journey, from preoperative preparation to recovery. Teleconsultations and patient-support apps enhance access to care, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost patient satisfaction. The …

Voices From The Journey: Exploring Rehabilitation Experience Of Individuals With Disabilities In A South African Province, Senzelwe M. Mazibuko, Thayananthee Nadasan Dr, Pragashnie Govender

Patient Experience Journal

Background: Globally, 16% of the population is affected by disabilities, with increasing prevalence due to non-communicable diseases and longer lifespans. This group often faces shorter lifespans, poorer health, and greater challenges than non-disabled peers. Rehabilitation services are essential for improving independence, health, and quality of life by facilitating participation in education, work, and social roles. However, in South Africa, particularly in rural areas, providing these services is difficult. Methods: This qualitative study explored the experiences of people with disabilities in KwaZulu-Natal regarding their interactions with rehabilitation services. Six participants were recruited from a private facility using purposive sampling to …

Understanding The Care Experiences And Support Needs Of Uk Adults Treated In Hospital For Meningitis, Harriet Hay, Amy Tallett Dr, Bec Aeddi, Beverley Corbett, Claire Donovan, Jane Blewitt, Juan Abad Madroñero

Patient Experience Journal

Background: Meningitis often results in ongoing and multifaceted after-effects, which can impact many aspects of people's lives, yet relatively little support and follow-up is offered. This study explored post-treatment care experiences of UK adults aged 16 and over following a recent stay in hospital for meningitis. Methods: A survey was designed to ask about hospital discharge, recovery, information provision and aftercare support. The research involved 5 semi-structured, in-depth interviews and a 15-participant online asynchronous focus group. The themes arising from this qualitative stage informed the development of a quantitative 32-item questionnaire which was hosted and promoted online between September 2022 …

Patient Similarity Analysis And Decision Support Dashboards In Cancer Care: Patients' And Other Stakeholders' Perspectives, Karol Jan Czuba Dr, Te Hao Apaapa-Timu Mrs, Rachel B. Owens, Robert Matthew Strother Dr, Ryan P. Radecki Dr

Patient Experience Journal

Patient Similarity Analysis can be used to develop personalised aids for patients and clinicians making complex healthcare decisions, including those encountered in the oncology domain. However, little is known about patients’ views on how insights derived through Patient Similarity Analysis may be incorporated into decision making at the point of care. In this study, we developed a set of Patient Similarity-based dashboard mock-ups and consulted oncology stakeholders in Aotearoa New Zealand regarding acceptability. Aim: To explore oncology stakeholders’ (patients, clinicians, researchers and advocates) perspectives on the acceptability of using Patient Similarity-based decision dashboards to guide decision making. Methods: This is …

Effectiveness Of Incident Reporting Tools In Ensuring Patient Safety: A Systematic-Narrative Hybrid Review, Valentina Cerrone, Vincenzo Andretta, Angela Prendin, Bernadette Ilardi, Carloluigi Bonetti, Mario Capunzo, Marco Cascella

Patient Experience Journal

Background: Ensuring Patient Safety in healthcare is essential and requires efficient methods to reduce risks and improve the quality of care. Although incident reporting tools are commonly used to identify possible and actual care failures, their efficacy differs among various environments. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of incident reporting tools in enhancing patient safety. Methods: This review employed a combined methodology that integrates systematic and narrative approaches to gain a thorough understanding of incident reporting practices. In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, databases including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were systematically searched for studies published from January 2013 to …

Experiences Of Women In The Labour Room: The Untold Story, Emmanuel Dziwornu, Belinda Kpodo, Ophelia Anarfi, Enyonam Afi Adzato, Anita Fafa Dartey

Patient Experience Journal

Background: Childbirth experiences are some of the most sensitive indicators of the utilisation of health facilities. Women who go through the child-birthing process are reported to be faced with a range of experiences. Aim: This study described women's experiences in the labour room. Methods: The study employed a qualitative research approach with a descriptive design. Purposive sampling was used in this study and data saturation was reached after the 18^th participant. In-depth interviews were used to obtain information from recently delivered women. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic content analysis (TCA) was done and the results were …

Patient Perspectives On Health Care Utilization At Two Free Clinics – A Qualitative Study, Patrick Fagan, Danny Guillen Perez, Roberta D. Baer, John Petrilli

Patient Experience Journal

Millions of uninsured Americans access health care through free clinics, but their experience with the medical system is understudied. This study sought to understand patterns in free clinic patients' experience with healthcare utilization through qualitative and descriptive analyses. Data were collected through face-to-face, open-ended interviews at two free clinics in an urban Florida community. The clinics included one student-run free clinic and one community-based free clinic. Survey questions were developed based on prior literature and validated through expert consensus and pilot interviews. The interviewers conducted 74 interviews between May 7 and June 10, 2022. Responses were coded by the authors, …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Connection, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Spring 2025 Talisman:

• Alali, Cecilia & Ragan Harrington. Connection
• Hardesty, Emma. On a Roll – Dungeons & Dragons
• Muscutt, Carson. Grinding Through Life – Molotov Skateshop
• Cox, Kate. Stopwatch
• Harrington, Ragan. 1 Campus, 7 Strangers – Logan Hesse, Nicholas Basile, Spencer Winterbottom, Alliyah Jones, Alex Gehring, Annie McClurg, Rowan Finley
• Vickers, Abigail. Forged in Combat – Mixed Martial Arts
• Wood-Morris, Oli. Survivors to Neighbors – Bosnian Refugees
• Jordan, Shylin. Severed Roots
• Bivens, Emily. Behind the Screen – Social Media
• Dean, Clarissa. Shear Talent – Shake Rag Barbershop
• Sutton, Avery. For the Love of the Old – Thrift Shopping
• Phelps, Maggie. …

The Role Of Individual Values In Bryant University's Sustainability Efforts, John Boccuzzi Iii

Honors Projects in Data Science

This research examines student, faculty, and staff perspectives on sustainability at Bryant University, with the goal of understanding how individual values align with the university's environmental initiatives. The objective is to assess perceptions of Bryant's current sustainability practices, explore how effectively these efforts are communicated across campus, and identify potential gaps between institutional action and community awareness. To achieve this, the study gathers qualitative data through an open-ended survey and applies sentiment analysis to interpret student attitudes toward sustainability. By analyzing these responses alongside Bryant's sustainability marketing efforts, this research will identify gaps between student engagement and institutional messaging The …

Limited Supermarket Access Areas In The Mountain West, 2010-2020, Taylor Volk, Ivan Sun, Mohit Pande, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Health

This fact sheet presents data on limited supermarket access areas in the Mountain West from 2010 to 2020. The “Limited Supermarket Access Analysis” report, published by the Reinvestment Fund, offers data for populations that reside in Limited Supermarket Access (LSA) areas in U.S. states and in major U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) with a population of at least 1,000,000 people. This fact sheet presents both state-level and MSA-level data for the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

Sexual And Gender Minority Individuals In Our Community: Policy Recommendations To Address Discrimination-Related Stresses, Emylia N. Terry

Lincy Institute Events

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals face a wide range of mental and physical health challenges, which contribute to higher rates of suicide. SGM individuals encounter distress, discrimination, and in some cases, harmful anti-LGBTQIA+ laws and policies that contribute to additional mental and physical health stress. A web-based survey of 1,034 SGM participants in the United States measured the types and frequency of discrimination occurrences and related distress. The survey considers the variety of interactions between individuals and their relationships, while also measuring the community and societal factors that affect health outcomes for SGM individuals. This research evaluates many variables …

Promoting Sustainable Drinking Water Consumption At Bryant University, Matthew Gerdenich

Honors Projects in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Many higher education institutions have either banned or restricted the sale of disposable plastic water bottles to address environmental pollution and climate change. This project seeks to gather knowledge and data related to disposable water bottle consumption at Bryant University that can be used to provide recommendations for promoting reusable water bottle use on campus. Additionally, the project seeks to find out why community members choose single-use water bottles over reusables ones and how to make reusable water bottle use more attractive and accessible. Primary research included a survey distributed to undergraduate students on campus as well as water samples …

In Lectio Divina, David Ting Com 25

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

No abstract provided.

Pulse, Vol. 4 Spring 2025

PULSE: A Student Publication of Literary & Artistic Works

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Evolution Of Global Warming Discourse: A Twitter-Based Analysis Across The United States, United Kingdom, And India, Trevor Christensen

Honors Projects in Data Science

Global warming has gained increasing attention over the past decade, with public discourse intensifying on social media platforms, particularly on Twitter. This increased discussion stems from political controversies surrounding climate change and the rise in extreme weather events. This study explores the evolution of global warming discourse on Twitter, with a focus on the United States, United Kingdom, and India. This research used a dataset of historical tweets ranging from 2010 to 2023 containing the keyword "global warming." Using natural language processing (NLP) techniques such as emotion analysis, word cloud visualization, and topic modeling (LDA), approximately twenty-eight million tweets were …