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Genetic And Environmental Contribution To Phenotypic Resemblance Between Iranian Couples: Tehran Cardiometabolic And Genetic Study (Tcgs), Parisa Riahi, Amir Hossein Saeidian, Albert Tenesa, Carolyn T Hogan, Michael March, Kamran Guity, Mahmoud Amiri Roudbar, Asieh Zahedi, Maryam Zarkesh, Farideh Neshati, Mehdi Hedayati, Fereidoun Azizi, Hakon Hakonarson, Maryam S Daneshpour, Mahdi Akbarzadeh

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Objective: To provide an applied framework for assessing the genetic contribution to assortative mating (AM) using height as a model trait and disclose the trace of certain pieces of evidence of AM in the form of the shared environmental effects from long-term cohabitation on spouses' anthropometric traits and lipid serum levels.

Methods: 2315 genotyped couples were extracted from the Tehran Cardiometabolic Genetic Study (TCGS). Pearson correlation analysis was used to assess the relationship between spouses' height. The GCTA-GREML was used to assess the SNP-based heritability of individual and spousal heights with AM adjustments. We used a recent GWAS meta-analysis of …

Inadequate Intensification Of Ldl-Cholesterol Lowering Therapy After Coronary Revascularization: Insights From The Gould Registry, Benjamin E Peterson, Deepak L Bhatt, Christie M Ballantyne, James A De Lemos, Robert S Rosenson, Mikhail N Kosiborod, Christopher P Cannon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Patients with a history of coronary revascularization are at a higher risk for subsequent cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. Lowering LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels post-revascularization significantly reduces these risks.

Methods: This analysis compared LDL-C-lowering therapies at baseline and over time among patients with and without prior coronary revascularization in the GOULD registry (a prospective multicenter cohort study). Baseline- and 24-month follow-up characteristics-including LDL-C levels and strategies for lipid-lowering therapy (LLT)-were evaluated.

Results: Out of 5006 patients, 2195 (43.8%) had prior coronary revascularization. At baseline, these patients had lower LDL-C (99.2 mg/dL vs. 102.5 mg/dL; p < 0.001) and were more likely to be on intensive LLT (52.8% vs. 42.7%; p < 0.001). At 24 months, they had small reductions in LDL-C (-15.6% vs. -13.7%; p = 0.145) and were more likely to be on intensive LLT (61.9% vs. 51.5%; p < 0.001). Similar LDL-C reductions were observed in the PCSK9i group regardless of revascularization status.

Conclusions: Despite slightly better baseline …

A Manifesto To Young Activist Scientists And Science Educators: Toward Pluriversal Sciences And Science Educations Within Bioregions And Communities, James C. Jupp

Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications

What follows is a manifesto to substantiate four theses. First, science and science education are not what they purport to be and require recategorization as technoscience and technoscience education. Second, technoscience and technoscience education are constituted in the pernicious whiteness of coloniality and need to be understood as mechanisms of domination. Third, pluriversal sciences and science educations toward bioregion and community are emerging and require leveraging. Fourth, the notion of contextual mitigating factors provides an essential analytic for pluriversal sciences and science educations. The manifesto is a clarion call for affinity …

Robert Donaldson French World War Ii Letters, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Finding Aids

Spanning August 1942 to November 1945, materials include letters written from Robert Donaldson French while in various locations in the United States and overseas in Europe during World War II. A significant portion of the letters are photocopies, while some original letters are present. Also included are 7 samples of V-mail from July 4 to July 8, 1944.

“It’S A Constant Wear And Tear”: Trans Visibility As Educational Labour In The Neoliberal School, Bishop Owis, Harper Keenan, Lee Iskander, Mario I. Suárez, Mollie Mcquillan, Christina Cook, Daniel Gallardo

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

Although transgender people are increasingly visible in mainstream North America, trans teachers are without adequate resources or protections to support their employment in schools. Legislation in both Canada and the United States that invokes concern about parental rights and “LGBT indoctrination” in schools illustrate the dangerous political landscape facing teachers. In 2023, over 500 anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) bills were introduced in state legislatures across the United States (Choi, 2024). Given this context, this paper explores trans education workers’ descriptions of trans visibility in the workplace. Drawing from interviews from the Trans Workers in Schools Project (TWISP), we …

Diagnostic Accuracy Of Artificial Intelligence Models In Detecting Dental Caries In Photographs: A Systematic Review, Alia Chaudhry, Aasha Patel, Shilpa Bhandi, Frank W. Licari, Shankargouda Patil

Annual Research Symposium

This systematic review examined the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence models in detecting caries in intraoral photographs.

Oral Cancer And The Impact Of Glossectomy: Challenges And Pathways To Recovery, Merna Roman, Kamran H. Awan

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Dysbiosis Of The Oral Microbiome And Pathophysiology Of Pregnancy Complications, Jiselle Cornejo, Claudia M. Tellez Freitas

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Returning To The Beginning Place: Le Guin’S Forgotten Anti-Fantasy Four Decades On, Timothy S. Miller

UKL: The Journal of Ursula K. Le Guin Studies

Ursula K. Le Guin's 1980 portal fantasy The Beginning Place has received a fraction of the critical attention that most of her other novels have attracted over the years. This short book's many enigmas, often structured by self-consciously Jungian symbolism, are best understood as operating in service not to a strict Jungian framework, but rather to a broader metafictional evaluation of fantasy and an articulation of Le Guin's own preferred approach to the reading and interpretation of fantasy. At times, The Beginning Place moves beyond meta-fantasy to become an anti-fantasy that does not shy from critiquing some dimensions of both …

Innovative Instruction To Cultivate Young Adolescents’ Creativity In A Virtual Environment, Stacie K. Pettit, Christi L. Pace, Dawn Jeffers, Emily Harrison

Current Issues in Middle Level Education

The unique needs of high-ability young adolescents should be met just as those students with other diverse needs even when instruction becomes virtual. This paper highlights the work of two teachers who overcame the challenges of remote and hybrid learning to provide quality lessons on creativity, logic, and problem solving. They are accomplishing this for 4th and 5th grade students in their gifted program through project-based learning and other lessons situated around creativity. The strategies presented that encourage students to exercise creativity would be beneficial for all students.

Gatekeeping As An Online Adjunct Clinical Instructor In Counselor Education, Bernadet Dejonge, Deborah J. Rubel, Yun Shi

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Abstract

This interpretative phenomenological analysis study examined how adjunct instructors teaching online clinical counseling courses experienced gatekeeping in the context of the university system. The research question was: How do online, adjunct instructors teaching master’s level clinical counseling courses experience their university interactions as a part of gatekeeping? The participants described five experiential themes. These were: a) Balancing marginalization in the system with advocacy for the profession; b) Maneuvering through dependency on the system in gatekeeping; c) Finding consultation while navigating gatekeeping interactions; d) Managing the intensity of clinical courses; and e) Navigating the steep learning curve of learning how …

Trauma-Informed Bilingual Counselor Education: Factors To Guide Professional Mental Health Training With Spanish-Speaking Students, Fernando Estrada, Miguel A. Arana

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Latine immigrants confront various forms of violence that increases their risk for traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. There is a need to advance the training of counselors who can work with Spanish-speaking clients exposed to trauma. The goal of this study was to articulate a literature-based conceptualization of trauma-informed bilingual counselor education. The results of a content analysis facilitated a synthesis of the relevant scholarship that highlighted four main facets: (i) integrative translanguage pedagogy, (ii) immigrant trauma exposure and reaction, (iii) culturally responsive socio-emotional interventions, and (iv) bilingual supervisory alliance. These factors can help guide professional graduate training. Implications …

Duty And Inequality: A Thematic Analysis Of Muslim Sexual Trauma Counselors, Mitchell Waters, Waleed Sami

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

In this qualitative study, the experiences of four practicing Muslim counselors who specialize in the treatment of sexual trauma were examined. By collecting data with semi-structured interviews, three distinct themes emerged: a) embodied inequality, b) theodicy and ambivalence, and c) Islamic integration and the therapeutic relationship. The findings of this study highlight the inequalities many Muslim counselors embody while balancing engagement in traditional counseling work. Implications for counselor educators and supervisors that enhance multicultural competence and improve counseling outcomes are provided.

Overcoming Barriers And Infusing Inclusive Teaching Practices In Counseling Programs, Ash Pitts, Kassie R. Terrell, Lena Salpietro, Hanadi Y. Hamadi

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Counselor educators are responsible for promoting inclusive practices within educational institutions and the counseling field. Inclusive teaching promotes equity in education through a commitment to social justice in the classroom. However, many professional organizations fail to define inclusive andragogy and provide little guidance for counselor educators on how to implement these practices within their training programs. Thus, many educators struggle with personal and institutional barriers, as well as limited guidance on effectively implementing inclusive teaching practices. This quantitative study (N=129) explores barriers counselor educators face in infusing inclusive teaching practices, highlights ways to overcome those barriers, and provides …

Eng 3009g-710 Myth And Culture, Elizabeth Tacke

Fall 2024

No abstract provided.

Board Games And Pancasila Education: Teachers’ Perspectives In Supporting Global Diversity, Yulia Gesti Merkuri, Syifa Siti Aulia, Muhammad Talha Bin Nasim

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Global diversity is an important element in the era of globalisation to form students able to adapt to intercultural situations. Teachers as facilitators help students achieve this by paying attention to learning components such as the media used. Teachers must have the instinct that the media used must have an impact on knowledge and attitudes. So, it is necessary for teachers' perceptions regarding board game learning media to help develop media. This study aims to determine Pancasila Education teachers' perceptions of board game media in interactive learning based on global diversity. The study used a mixed method with a concurrent …

The Bison, February, 14, 2025

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Super-Resolution Imaging Reveals Resistance To Mass Transfer In Functionalized Stationary Phases, Ricardo Monge Neria, Muhammad Zeeshan, Aman Kapoor, Tae Kyong John Kim, Nichole Hoven, Jeffrey Pigott, Burcu Gurkan, Christine Duval, Lydia Kisley

Faculty Scholarship

Chemical separations are costly in terms of energy, time, and money. Separation methods are optimized with inefficient trial-and-error approaches that lack insight into the molecular dynamics that lead to the success or failure of a separation and, hence, ways to improve the process. We perform super-resolution imaging of fluorescent analytes in five different commercial liquid chromatography materials. Unexpectedly, we observe that chemical functionalization can block more than 50% of the material’s porous interior, rendering it inaccessible to small-molecule analytes. Only in situ imaging unveils the inaccessibility when compared to the industry-accepted ex situ characterization methods. Selectively removing some of the …

Super-Resolution Imaging Reveals Resistance To Mass Transfer In Functionalized Stationary Phases, Ricardo Monge Neria, Muhammad Zeeshan, Aman Kapoor, Tae Kyong John Kim, Nichole Hoven, Jeffrey S. Pigott, Burcu Gurkan, Christine E. Duval, Lydia Kisley

Faculty Scholarship

Chemical separations are costly in terms of energy, time, and money. Separation methods are optimized with inefficient trial-and-error approaches that lack insight into the molecular dynamics that lead to the success or failure of a separation and, hence, ways to improve the process. We perform super-resolution imaging of fluorescent analytes in five different commercial liquid chromatography materials. Unexpectedly, we observe that chemical functionalization can block more than 50% of the material’s porous interior, rendering it inaccessible to small-molecule analytes. Only in situ imaging unveils the inaccessibility when compared to the industry-accepted ex situ characterization methods. Selectively removing some of the …

Strauss, Mark L. 40 Questions About Bible Translation. Grand Rapids, Mi: Kregel Academic, 2023., Greg Rosauer

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

2025 Furman University Scholarship Reception Program, Madeline Eastergard, Kathie Sloan

Libraries Institutional Records

On February 14, 2025, the Libraries and the Office of the Provost hosted the Furman University Scholarship Reception. The reception showcased scholarly publications, creative works, and professional accomplishments of Furman faculty or staff from the 2024 calendar year. It highlighted Furman faculty and staff who completed a degree, received a grant from an external funding source totaling more than $1,000, and/or published books, book chapters, journal articles, exhibits, recordings, performances, films, or other works. The following Furman presenters provided four-minute speeches about their scholarly or creative works:

• Liz Bouzarth, Professor of Mathematics
• John Harris, Professor of Mathematics
• Kevin Hutson, Professor …

Adapting Biological Mechanisms Into Machine Learning Structures And Gradient Propagation, Hao Yu

Theses and Dissertations

As neuromorphic computing gains traction, researchers look for learning schemes that are more suitable for brain-like structures. Although many algorithms have been discovered, such as surrogate gradient or Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity, those algorithms are either unsuitable for on-chip training or not biologically aligned. The goal of this thesis is to discover a learning algorithm which is biologically aligned and suitable for on-chip training. Through the discoveries of our two papers, we are able to introduce the concepts of synaptic clefts and neurotransmitters into a common spiking neuron network. We also designed an error propagation method aligning with biology. With …

Aspartame: Is It Truly Safe For Human Consumption?, Zachary Bernstein, Kamran Awan

Annual Research Symposium

Poster Presentation

Rideshare Services For Transportation Assistance In Gynecologic Oncology: A Quality Improvement Study, Anna Jo Smith, Sam Pancoe, Mary Pat Lynch, Megan Wachlin, Kristina Powell, Stefanie N. Hinkle, Nathanael C. Koelper, Meredith Doherty, Justin E. Bekelman, Fiona Simpkins, Emily M. Ko

SKMC Student Presentations and Publications

OBJECTIVE: Transportation barriers can lead to delays in care and suboptimal treatment. Our objective was to assess the utilization of a novel transportation pilot intervention in gynecologic oncology.

METHODS: Since May 2022, we have provided donor-funded transportation to patients receiving gynecologic cancer treatment at 5 University of Pennsylvania practices. Patients are screened for transportation barriers at first visit and re-screened during care. Patients who screen positive are referred to the intervention, a HIPAA-compliant ride-sharing service. There are no income or insurance restrictions; distance was limited to 25 miles. We report descriptive statistics on ride completion, distance traveled, and cost.

RESULTS: …

Proxy Panels Enable Privacy-Aware Outsourcing Of Genotype Imputation, Degui Zhi, Xiaoqian Jiang, Arif Harmanci

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

One of the major challenges in genomic data sharing is protecting participants' privacy in collaborative studies and in cases when genomic data are outsourced to perform analysis tasks, for example, genotype imputation services and federated collaborations genomic analysis. Although numerous cryptographic methods have been developed, these methods may not yet be practical for population-scale tasks in terms of computational requirements, rely on high-level expertise in security, and require each algorithm to be implemented from scratch. In this study, we focus on outsourcing of genotype imputation, a fundamental task that utilizes population-level reference panels, and develop protocols that rely on using …

The Student Movement Volume 109 Issue 14: Be Our Valentine?, Andrew Francis, Ayanda Dewa, Joel Pelletier, Lia Glass, Audrey Lim, Ember Clark, Aiko J. Ayala Rios, Rod Olofernes, Nora Martin, Lexie Dunham, Anna Rybachek, Abby Shim

The Student Movement V. 109 (2024-2025)

HUMANS

Student Missions Director Leaving Andrews' CFE, Andrew Francis

Love is in the Air, Ayanda Dewa

Student Leader Spotlight: George Utuk, Joel Pelletier

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Kendrick Lamar and The Great American Game, Lia Glass

Madeline Miller and Emily Wilson Lecture Review, Audrey Lim

Five Wholesome Romance Films to Watch This Valentine's Day, Ember Clark

Musical Dreams: Annual Performance of Young Artist Winners, Aiko J. Ayala Rios

NEWS

Administrators Answer Student Questions at AUSA Town Hall, Andrew Francis

IDEAS

Thoughts on Ethnic Food at the Cafeteria, Rod Olofernes

What Do They Want for Valentine's Day?. Rod Olofernes

PULSE

The History …

How Do Preservice Teachers Plan To Respond To Perpetrators And Victims Of Bullying? A Qualitative Investigation, Molly Dawes Ph.D., Emily Lohrbach

Faculty Publications

Bullying is a critical problem for schools with teachers serving as key agents in antibullying efforts. To evaluate preservice teachers’ readiness to deal with bullying in the classroom, the current study assessed how preservice teachers plan to respond to perpetrators and victims of bullying using a qualitative design. Using a sample of preservice teachers (N = 68, 82.4% female, 73.5% White) drawn from an initial teacher education program, we thematically analyzed their responses to bullying vignettes. A wide range of intervention responses were found that fell within three broad themes: no intervention, passive/indirect responses, and active/direct responses. Comparing preservice …

The Beacon, February 14, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2024-2025

Love stories of NW faculty; The expense of convenience; Teddy Swims' album on honest love; "Brave the Dark" has cookie-cutter plot; The rundown on New York Fashion Week; The story of an unplanned art double major; The Reformed Church of America at NW; Happy Valentines Day from NW faculty; Pancakes with PGC and RED101; Convenience cost at NW; Should books ever be banned; The truth about faith; Esports makes history at GPAC Tournament; Investigating the "home team advantage; The history of Northwestern mascots; Painting with Irene: celebrating BHM; String of plane crashes across U.S.;

The Ai Doppelgänger Dilemma: Cloned Voices In The Music Industry, Elizabeth Shields

Seattle University Law Review Online

With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), there has been an influx of “voice clones”—deep-learning algorithms that create synthetic speech to realistically mimic human voices. Celebrities and, in particular, music artists, have been subjected to the proliferation of AI voice clones on social media platforms like TikTok and streaming platforms such as Spotify. Despite music utilizing AI voice clones having amassed much popularity, this technology can be harmful and highly invasive to musicians whose livelihoods often depend on their distinct voices. While legal scholars have attempted to articulate various rights that could protect a person’s voice, individuals are largely …

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.