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Opening Space For Negotiation Reflection In Law Practice, Katrina Lee

Saint Louis University Law Journal

Critical to negotiations learning and skills-building, reflection is an enduring feature of law school negotiations courses. At the same time, anti-reflection forces in law practice persist. Lawyers face demanding work environments that compel them to make seemingly impossible choices among advancing their careers, maintaining mental and emotional health, and continuing to learn and grow. The time for slowing down and reflecting can be excruciatingly hard to come by. Technology in negotiations may also obscure the need or opportunities for reflection. This Article highlights the importance of negotiation reflection and the longstanding and emerging challenges to creating and maintaining a lawyer’s …

Pracademically Speaking: Incorporating Real-World Legal Practice Into The Dispute Resolution Curriculum, Debra Berman, Denise Peterson

Saint Louis University Law Journal

Bridging the gap between traditional dispute resolution pedagogy and the realities of practice has been a major point of discussion within the legal academy for some time. Professors want to equip students with the dispute resolution knowledge and skills that will allow them to thrive as attorneys. At the same time, the dynamics and time constraints within traditional dispute resolution courses can create many obstacles to doing so. In this article, Professors Berman and Peterson provide tangible recommendations for designing dispute resolution courses that maximize practice-readiness. They address options for course structure, class format, skills building, and various methodologies professors …

Humanizing The Law: Building Better Lawyers Through Mediation Coursework, Simone A. Haberstock

Saint Louis University Law Journal

Many students enter law school with the goal of helping others. Traditional law school classes do not help students develop empathy and an understanding of client needs and interests. This paper argues that mediation training in law school helps students improve their understanding of the human experience of litigants involved in legal disputes and builds important empathic, relational, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. These skills not only help students connect with and understand their clients better but can promote the self-awareness and self-care necessary for students to become healthier and happier practicing attorneys. This results in students who are more …

The Influence Of Public Policies For Gender Equality On The Construction Of Women’S Autonomy In Northwestern Mexico, María F. Higuera Cota, Teresita Del Niño Jesús Carrillo Montoya

Journal of International Women's Studies

This study analyzes the influence of public policies for gender equality and how these formal support networks contribute to the construction of women’s autonomy in northwestern Mexico. It highlights the interrelation between women’s economic independence, decision-making ability, and physical autonomy. This study is also part of a broader investigation into formal support networks related to gender equality and women’s autonomy currently being conducted in the region. Adopting a qualitative methodology, the authors conducted semi-structured interviews with directors of key governmental institutions in Mexico—SEMujeres in Sinaloa, INMujerBC in Baja California, and ISMujeres in Sonora—which serve as core agencies within these networks. …

Book Review: Locker Room Talk: A Woman’S Struggle To Get Inside, Sneha V. John, Thahiya Afzal

Journal of International Women's Studies

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Common Data, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Publication Archive

2025-2026 issue of the Common Data.

The Shadow Defendants, Mariam A. Hinds

Faculty Scholarship

Although the overrepresentation of men, specifically Black men and men of color, in the criminal legal system is well documented, the people who support these men, especially women, have garnered less attention. Women who are proximate to system-involved men—mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, girlfriends, and wives—are invisible actors in the criminal legal system who perform critical tasks and provide essential support. They appear in court to demonstrate a person’s family and community ties, use their assets as collateral for bail, deposit money in commissary accounts, maintain social ties during imprisonment through letters and visits, and bear the burden of filling the …

Implementing “Break Buddies”, A Nurse-Nurse Collaboration Model, To Improve Employee Satisfaction Within Cardiology Unit, Amanda Barbarino

DNP Projects

Background/Introduction: Employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction/experience are largely correlated and when one declines, evidence suggests that the other will be affected similarly (Copanitsanou et al., 2017). The Great Place to Work (GPTW), a nationally recognized designation, is measured using a standardized, commercially available staff survey to evaluate nurses’ satisfaction throughout the project site organization (Boo, 2024). Nurse-nurse collaboration is one model to implement approaches to improve staff satisfaction (Stutting, 2023).

Project Goals

1. Implement and pilot a nurse-nurse collaboration ‘break buddy’ model to support staff and increase employee satisfaction on a Cardiology Unit in a community hospital setting within a 2-month …

Provider-Nurse Rounding Checklist: A Quality Improvement Project, Danielle Ursone

DNP Projects

Background/Introduction: Communication and collaboration between healthcare providers and nurses are essential for a good working relationship. Increased collaboration has been shown to improve staff attitudes and job satisfaction. Using a checklist provides an organized way to perform rounds and increase satisfaction with teamwork as well as decrease miscommunication. At this DNP project site, a rounding checklist is not being used, resulting in a disconnect between the nurses and healthcare providers.

Objective/Purpose: Project goals include:

1. Assess nurses' and providers’ thoughts and feelings on current collaboration and rounding done. Assess what nurses and providers find as barriers for using a rounding checklist …

Weight Loss Education And Telehealth Reviews For Obese Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Selena Menjivar-Delgado

DNP Projects

Significance and Background: Obesity is a multifactorial disease resulting in multiple health complications. Telehealth is a strategic method incorporating obesity management into primary care (PC). External evidence supports the use of telehealth for obesity management, as it can increase access to care and promote weight loss. The identified benefits of telehealth include convenience, efficiency, communication, privacy, comfort, increased patient satisfaction, and minimized cost. Primary care providers (PCPs) need designated time with patients to discuss obesity and weight loss in addition to the typical patient encounter.

Purpose: Increase PC patient knowledge of obesity and possible health complications. Utilize telehealth to educate …

Improving Hemoglobin A1c Levels In A Fqhc: A Quality Improvement Project, Laura E. Mason

DNP Projects

Significance and Background

Incarcerated individuals have a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) than the general population and face unique challenges in managing their condition. These include limited access to nutritious food, disruptions in the healthcare continuity, and socioeconomic barriers such as unstable housing and unemployment. Upon release these challenges can compromise glycemic control.

The Transitions Clinic Model supports formerly incarcerated individuals in managing chronic conditions, including T2D during their reintegration. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) have been shown to improve glycemic control and self-efficacy, leading to reductions in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. This project aimed to implement a CGM …

Implementing A Nurse Education Seminar To Improve Chlorhexidine 4% Compliance On A Cardiac Surgical Unit, Erin Wilson

DNP Projects

No abstract provided.

Stronger Than Sickle Cell, Kingston Fuller, Celina Zhang, Ziaire Mays, Micah Rollins, London Nickols

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that predominantly affects people of color. Our program, Stronger Than Sickle Cell, is focused on raising awareness and promoting community engagement while collecting resources to support Sickle Cell Disease research and treatment. The program will take place during the National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and will include a fundraiser called “Change for Change”, an awareness campaign with school assemblies and posters, and a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. Volunteers, including students and community members will be trained to help lead this work in schools. We will measure …

Every Publication Needs An Author Verified Tl;Dr Statement, Sarah Oerther, Daniel B. Oerther

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Capsaicin On Vascularization In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review, Karen Hernandez, Leslie Guerrero, Myra Mudassar, Amanda L. Killeen

School of Podiatric Medicine Publications

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder affecting 11.6% of the United States population and 43.95% of the population in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. A common complication of diabetes mellitus is neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that affects as many as half of the people with this condition. Vascular factors and metabolic interactions are major influencers of the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. This literature review evaluates the therapeutic role of capsaicin, a known component of capsicum pepper, commonly used as a treatment for neuropathic pain. However, several studies show that in addition to pain management, capsaicin counters …

When Lsat Doesn't Matter And Other Surprising Finds From A Deep Dive Into Academic Probation In Law School, Kari E. Milligan, Ryan Jerome Lecount

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

Trouble, Trouble, Trouble: Taylor Swift, Ticketmaster, And Arbitration, Imre S. Szalai Professor Of Social Justice

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

Through Ticketmaster’s use of arbitration and the controversy surrounding Ticketmaster’s botched sale of tickets for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, this Article explores problems with the broad use of arbitration in the United States. Arbitration, a private contractual method of resolving disputes in a binding manner, is a neutral process that can provide many benefits. However, under the current broad scope of arbitration law, virtually every type of claim can be arbitrated. A more limited arbitration law could provide more robust enforcement of laws, greater accountability and transparency, and stronger development of precedent within our legal system. Stronger parties (like …

Dominance Of Leading Business Schools In Top Journals: Insights For Increasing Institutional Representation, Rodrigo Romero-Silva, Erika Marsillac, Sander De Leeuw

Information Technology & Decision Sciences Faculty Publications

The competitive push for business schools to publish in prestigious journals has resulted in a disproportionate number of papers in prestigious Management and Operations Research/Management Science (OR/MS) journals coming from a select group of institutions. Our analysis shows the Matthew effect of prestigious journals favors established schools with 51.2% of papers in 18 Management ABS 4* journals and 61.3% of papers in 3 OR/MS ABS 4* journals involving authors from the 100 top business schools identified by the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Citation patterns are similarly concentrated among papers authored by scholars from UTD-listed business schools, with nearly …

Why Ai Monitoring Faces Resistance And What Healthcare Organizations Can Do About It: An Emotion-Based Perspective, Karl Werder, Lan Cao, Eun Hee Park, Balasubramaniam Ramesh

Information Technology & Decision Sciences Faculty Publications

Continuous monitoring of patients' health facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI) has enhanced the quality of health care, that is, the ability to access effective care. However, AI monitoring often encounters resistance to adoption by decision makers. Healthcare organizations frequently assume that the resistance stems from patients' rational evaluation of the technology's costs and benefits. Recent research challenges this assumption and suggests that the resistance to AI monitoring is influenced by the emotional experiences of patients and their surrogate decision makers. We develop a framework from an emotional perspective, provide important implications for healthcare organizations, and offer recommendations to help reduce …

Parental Incarceration, Family Punishment, Hatim Husainy

Research Days Posters 2025

The United States of America has the second-highest incarceration rate in the world, with almost two million people behind bars. Of the incarcerated people in this country, more than half are parents. When the state imprisons a parent, what happens to their children? This project will examine the effects of parental incarceration on children and what can be done to remedy these effects. Effects of parental incarceration range from an increased likelihood of suspension and lower academic achievement to an increased likelihood of obesity and asthma. Despite this, the issue receives little attention, and significant changes have not been made …

Basic Income And The Question Of Immigration: Evaluating Citizen-Based Vs. Residency-Based Proposals, Judy Ke

Research Days Posters 2025

Basic income is a government welfare program whose primary goal is to alleviate poverty, provide economic security, and reduce inequality. Many non-citizen immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers would stand to gain benefits if a basic income were implemented in the United States. Yet inclusion of such groups is highly controversial. Some experts argue that including immigrants in a basic income program would increase the immigration rate and cause spending to spike. Drawing on the process of naturalization, tax contributions of citizens and immigrants, and already established arguments, this research paper examines the debate over residency- vs. citizenship-based basic income. In …

Hospitalization Disparities Among Children With Sickle Cell Disease: The Significance Of Race, Age, And Health Status, Justin Shade, Cordelia Martin-Ikpe Phd, Titilayo Okoror Phd, Molly Moran

Research Days Posters 2025

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary disorder where red blood cells (RBCs) become rigid and sickle-shaped, causing vaso-occlusive crises and severe pain. SCD affects 100,000 Americans, with about 1 in 13 Black babies born with sickle cell trait (SCT). Using data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) via IPUMS, this study analyzed SCD patients aged 0-19. Cross tabulations, ANOVA, and General Linear Model (GLM) analyses assessed hospitalization rates by race, age, and health status. Black/African American children had significantly higher hospitalization rates. Infants (0-2 years) had the highest hospitalization rate (mean = 1.37), while early childhood (3-6 years) …

Industrial Zoning Regulations: Impact On Air Pollution And Residential Welfare, Teresa Scotto

Research Days Posters 2025

Industrial zoning plays an important role in shaping cities and towns — it's the blueprint that dictates where industries can be developed, ensuring its impact on the environment and communities is carefully managed. This study examines the impact of industrial zoning regulations on air pollution levels and residential welfare in urban areas. The methods of research include analyzing air quality measurements before and after zoning changes in several urban areas, alongside residential factors such as traffic congestion. Traffic volume, vehicle emissions, and pollution concentrations (NOx and particulate matter) are compared to determine how shifts in industrial zoning affect environmental outcomes. …

Associations Between Cannabis Consumption, Eating Habits, And Illicit Drug Use Among College Students, Gianna Gallo, Kayla Taufman, Hera Khan, Lina Begdache

Research Days Posters 2025

Cannabis use has expanded among young adults in the United States due to its recent accessibility. This trend raises alarm for the harmful habits associated with cannabis consumption. An anonymous online survey was administered through Google Forms, distributed across multiple social media platforms and shared at Binghamton University outreach events. The survey included questions on basic demographics, healthy eating habits, unhealthy eating habits, and other illicit drug use. Data was analyzed using Pearson Correlation Coefficient in SPSS version 28.0. The study revealed a positive correlation between cannabis consumption and unhealthy eating habits (p<0.01) and cannabis consumption and illicit drug use (p<0.01). The data further showed a negative correlation between cannabis consumption and healthy eating habits (p<0.05). This study aims to emphasize the potential issues associated with frequent cannabis use to support the detrimental effects of cannabis on overall health.

Effects Of Environmental Conditions On Thiamine Levels And Health Of Brook Trout, Banshika Mangal, Dennis Kleiner

Research Days Posters 2025

Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), a predatory freshwater species, often consume prey fish with elevated levels of thiaminase. Previous studies have shown that thiaminase degrades thiamine (Vitamin B1), an essential cofactor in metabolic pathways including the pentose-phosphate pathway, citric acid cycle, and glycolysis. The deficiency of thiamine can impair RNA and DNA synthesis due to reduced NADPH production. This study investigated the impact of environmental factors on the thiamine levels in the diets of these brook trouts. Six brook trout strains from New York State and Canada, living in temperatures of 4°C and 19°C, and some under hypoxic conditions, were examined. …

Hepatitis C (Hcv) Care In The Southern Tier, Sheena Malla, Yvonne Johnston, Mitchell Brooks, Meredith Smith, Nicole Keibel, Jennifer Mahram

Research Days Posters 2025

The rural Southern Tier of New York has a significantly higher burden of Hepatitis C (HCV) infection than the rest of the state, emphasizing the region's need for enhanced HCV prevention and care. In collaboration with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Hepatitis Health Care and Epidemiology, this pilot study aims to identify facilitators and barriers to HCV care in the Southern Tier. An electronic survey and focus groups were used to assess the availability and quality of HCV services in our catchment area. Organizations that currently offer or are interested in offering HCV services were …

“Why Are We Boxing Me In?”: Nuances In Family Acceptance And Rejection For Queer Young Adults, Natalie Destro, Alexandra Itty, Mari Mclaughlin, Harper Weiss

Research Days Posters 2025

Family acceptance and rejection of queer people has a significant impact on health outcomes, with queer individuals who experience rejection demonstrating higher rates of difficulties such as dysphoria and low self-esteem. However, dominant narratives of family acceptance and rejection often fail to recognize the many different social factors which influence how acceptance or rejection is understood within families, such as culture and religious affiliation. This qualitative study investigates how queer young adults conceptualize family acceptance and rejection as shaped by different contextual considerations. 21 participants aged 18-30 were interviewed using a semi-structured protocol. Researchers analyzed data through an extensive coding …

Correlation Between Cocaine Use, Gambling Behaviors, And Body Image, Georgi Hirschegger, Elena Baldo, Haley Prisinzano, Lina Begdache

Research Days Posters 2025

Cocaine use, gambling behaviors, and concerns about negative body image are common among college students and may be interrelated. Previous research suggests a connection between cocaine use and gambling, but little is known about how these behaviors intersect with practices related to body image. This study explores the relationships between cocaine use, gambling behaviors, and body image issues. An anonymous online survey conducted through Google Forms received 878 responses, gathering self-reported data on cocaine use, gambling behaviors, and body image-related practices. The data were analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient in SPSS version 28.0. The findings indicate that individuals who use …

Association Between Illicit Adderall Use, Gambling And Substance Use, Zachary Costanza, Rusudan Kvirikashvili, James Keough, Lina Begdache

Research Days Posters 2025

Illicit Adderall use, gambling and substance use are common and growing concerns among college students that have been found to be a precursor for a wide range of mental and physical health problems. An anonymous online survey was administered through a Google Form questionnaire and shared through multiple social media platforms and Binghamton University outreach events. The survey included a basic demographic questionnaire and questions on illicit Adderall use, substance use, gambling, stress, nutrition and coping mechanisms. A Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to analyze the data in SPSS version 25.0. A positive correlation was found between illicit Adderall use …

Freedom Of Speech Denied Within Reproductive Rights: How Syrian And Palestinian Women Peacebuilders Face Silencing In Exile, Taylor Rogers

Research Days Posters 2025

Syrian and Palestinian women peacebuilders have been at the forefront of human rights development and conflict resolution. These women's rights have been suppressed and their freedom of expression, as guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, has been restricted. This research examines these women in exile and how they are silenced when they speak out against infringements on reproductive rights. Through qualitative analysis of individual stories, this study manually codes their testimonies into themes such as peacebuilding efforts, activism, specifically articulated needs and recommendations, and the challenges they face. The findings aim to reveal patterns of censorship against women …