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Generative Ai Applied To Aac For Aphasia: A Pilot Study Of Aphasia-Gpt, Dallin J. Bailey, Francesca Herget, Derek Hansen, Forrest Burton, Grant Pitt, Tyson Harmon, David Wingate

Faculty Publications

Background

People with aphasia may be supported by augmentative and alternative communication systems, but further development is necessary to improve the communication support such systems provide. Advances in artificial intelligence methods of natural language processing may provide improved support for people with aphasia, but development and testing involving people with aphasia is critical.

Aims

The purpose of the study is to describe the development and pilot testing of a new AAC system for people with aphasia, a mobile web app named Aphasia-GPT.

Methods & Procedures

Aphasia-GPT is specifically designed to receive spoken input from a user with aphasia; it then …

Exclusion Within Inclusive Education Policy: The Challenges Facing Urban Refugees In Accessing Education In Thailand, Mst Umme Habiba Fahmina Karim Dr.

Indonesia Law Review

Despite Thailand’s adoption of the Education for All policy in 2005, which grants all children, including refugees, access to free public education, refugee children largely remain excluded. Camp-based refugees attend informal, unrecognized education programs, while urban refugee children are categorised with migrant children in enrollment data. In 2023, only 34% of legal migrant children were enrolled in public schools, while refugees—often classified as "illegal migrants"—are either left out or attend unofficial community schools. This study examines the gap between policy and practice by exploring the experiences of urban refugees and perspectives of key stakeholders, including refugees, government agencies, and humanitarian …

The Urgency Of Artificial Intelligence Code Of Ethics, Tundjung Herning Sitabuana, Dixon Sanjaya, Ibra Fulenzi Amri, Nethan Nethan

Indonesia Law Review

The era of artificial intelligence has become a characteristic of industrial era 5.0 which has been used in various aspects. Potential economic value of AI has driven various forms of AI innovation development. Exploration of AI tends to override negative impacts of such developments. The emergence of ethical issues with presence of AI encourages the need for a law-based approach to establishing ethical standards to protect entire Indonesian nation. Therefore, this research was conducted to examine urgency for an AI code of ethics. This paper will normatively describe data qualitatively to answer urgency and development of AI code of ethics …

International Economic Agreements As Impediments To Carbon Tax Climate Change Mitigation: Is The Un Framework Tax Convention The Way Forward?, Edwin Vanderbruggen

Indian Journal of International Economic Law

This article outlines some of the international legal impediments to domestic environmental tax policies in furtherance of climate change mitigation, i.e. certain WTO rules on trade in goods, fuel tax exemptions in aviation treaties, and tax stabilisation provisions that are protected under the umbrella clause of investment treaties. It argues that international action is the most effective and often the only option to address those legal obstacles. The emergence of the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (‘FTC’) is, in that regard, a timely development. Given the central institutional role UN-related bodies already have in climate change, sea …

System And Method For The Activation Of Active Ion Transporters Without The Consumption Of Adenosine Triphosphate (Atp) Molecules For The Treatment Of Muscle Fatigue, Wei Chen, Jason Edward Mast, Pengfei Liang

USF Patents

A system and method to control the Na/K pumps for the treatment or prevention of muscle fatigue by applying a synchronization modulation electric field that is effective in synchronizing the Na/K pumps down to individual steps throughout the pumping cycle, thereby synthesizing one ATP for each pumping cycle. The generated ATP molecule compensates the ATP consumed in extrusion of 3 Na ions and pumping 2 K ions such that the net-consumption of ATP for the Na/K pumps controlled by the system and method of the present invention is significantly reduced, theoretically to zero, thereby providing an effective treatment for muscle …

Epigenetic Modification Of Fungi And Uses Thereof, Bill J. Baker, Dennis E. Kyle, Mario Alberto Rodriguez-Pã©Rez, Anne-Claire D. Limon, Ala Azhari

USF Patents

Described herein are methods of epigenetic modification of fungi and uses thereof. Also described herein are compounds that can have antileishmanial activity and formulations thereof. Also described herein are methods of treating leishmanial infection in a subject that include the step of administering a compound or formulation thereof described herein to the subject.

Quarterly Report - 2nd Quarter, October 1 - December 31, 2024, Etsu Foundation, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Foundation Quarterly Reports

No abstract provided.

Haunting, Healing, And Trauma In Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing, Reese Grindstaff

Criterion: A Journal of Literary Criticism

No abstract provided.

Multi-Sensor Data Fusion And Gis-Drastic Integration For Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment With Rainfall Consideration, Wu Jiazhe, Dai Xinrui, Su Yangcheng, Zheng Xiangtian, Bushra Ghaffar, Rabiya Nasir, Ahsan Jamil, Zeeshan Zafar, Mohammad Suhail Meer, M. Abdullah-Al-Wadud, Rahila Naseer, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

In many areas of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, groundwater is the primary source of fresh water, and it supplies around one-third of the world's fresh water. Agriculture is the primary economic sector on the coast in the southern district (Nowshera). More food productivity is required due to the expanding population and diminishing agricultural lands, which increases the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in farming. The current study was conducted in northwestern parts of Pakistan to evaluate the impacts of the frequent use of pesticides and fertilizers in agricultural fields. Nine hydrogeological parameters were considered, and …

Front Matter, Global Insight Editorial Team

Global Insight

No abstract provided.

Full Issue, Global Insight Editorial Team

Global Insight

No abstract provided.

Analisis Situasi Masalah Kesehatan Penyakit Tidak Menular Di Kota Depok Tahun 2023, Elvi Nora Simanjuntak, Asri Adisasmita Prof, Hidayat Nuh Ghazali Djajuli

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Indonesia faces one of the biggest health challenges stemming from non-communicable diseases (degenerative diseases). The incidence of this health problem has shone a spotlight on the international community of both modern and traditional societies in all parts of the world. The shift in lifestyle from traditional to modern living is one of the factors that has led to the high number of degenerative disease cases in Indonesia. Currently, the number of people sickened by these non-communicable diseases continues to increase even at a young age with stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. Depok City as one of the cities that has …

Karakteristik Dan Analisis Risiko Kasus Tuberkulosis Di Puskesmas Senen Jakarta Pusat Tahun 2023, Eka Lusi Susanti, Anna Hasnaini, Murniaty -

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Indonesiaranks second globally with the highest number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases, following India. Consequently, TB remains a high-priority health issue requiring immediate attention. This study aims to describe the TB case characteristic and analyze the TB risk in each urban villages of Senen, Central Jakarta. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Data was obtained from medical records and the Tuberculosis Information System (SITB) at Senen Primary Health Care (PHC) during January – December2023. Demographic data, TB type, result of rapid molecular test, and comorbidities were presented in numbers and percentages. Total TB cases, incidence rate (IR), and standardized morbidity ratio …

Gender Disparities And Burnout Among Emergency Physicians: A Systematic Review By The World Academic Council Of Emergency Medicine-Female Leadership Academy For Medical Excellence., Suman Thakur, Vivek Chauhan, Sagar Galwankar, Fatimah Lateef, Pia Daniel, Zeynep Cakir, Katia M. Lugo, Samjhana Basnet, Busra Bildik, Siham Azahaf, Sevilay Vural, Busra H. Difyeli, Lisa Moreno-Walton

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: The Female Leadership Academy for Medical Excellence, members of the World Academic Council of Emergency Medicine, conducted this systematic review, which explores gender disparities in burnout among emergency physicians (EP) using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS). Burnout is a critical issue in healthcare, particularly in emergency medicine where high stress and demanding work environments prevail. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched PubMed and Epistemonikos for studies using MBI-HSS to measure burnout in EPs. Inclusion criteria encompassed peer-reviewed, English-language articles reporting burnout by sex. Data extraction focused on proportions of burnout and its subcomponents, mean scores, and odds …

Early Detection Of Amniotic Fluid Embolism Leading To Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Prior To Cardiac Arrest, Enad Haddad, Hamza Muhammadzai, Shayan Iqbal Khan, Angad Bedi, Rajesh Patel

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Amniotic fluid embolism is a life-threatening peripartum condition with high morbidity and mortality rates. It is defined as the passage of fetal material into the maternal circulation which elicits a multisystem reaction that can lead to disseminated intravascular coagulopathy and severe hemodynamic instability. Despite established diagnostic criteria for amniotic fluid embolism, its identification relies heavily on clinical judgment, and early diagnosis is key to patient survival. In several cases, early utilization of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support has provided a salvage approach to correct cardiopulmonary collapse. Herein, we present a case of successful application of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a …

Iatrogenic Ventricular Septal Defect After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Rare Complication, Muhammad Sabri, Hussam Al Hennawi, Shayan Qadir, Lucy Checchio, Chaitra Janga, Hamza Muhammadzai, Donald C. Haas

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Iatrogenic ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a rare complication following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). An 83-year-old male underwent TAVI for severe aortic stenosis (AS) and was diagnosed with a peri-membranous VSD on echocardiography, which was not evident on pre-procedural imaging. This case highlights the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of iatrogenic VSD following TAVI.

Advancing Prediction Of Stimulant Medication Misuse Through Graph Representation Learning, Hamid Razavi

Theses

The misuse of stimulant prescription medications poses a significant and escalating public health concern in the United States, particularly among young adults. Addressing this issue requires sophisticated methodologies capable of uncovering complex patterns and relationships in data. Geometric Deep Learning, a paradigm designed to analyze data with non-Euclidean structures, has achieved remarkable success across various domains, offering a powerful framework for tackling complex graph structure data challenges.

This study leverages Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) to predict the likelihood of stimulant medication misuse using data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Individuals are represented as nodes in …

Pengetahuan Dan Persepsi Keluarga Penderita Penyakit Ginjal Tahap Akhir (Pgta) Terhadap Transplantasi Ginjal Di Rs Hasan Sadikin Bandung, Rizqa Adinda Syakira, Helni Mariani, Rizky Andhika

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Kidney transplantation is the best kidney replacement therapy for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients. The gap between the number of donors and recipients remains a problem contributing to the low rate of kidney transplantation in Indonesia. The families of ESRD patients are the most recommended donor candidates. Knowledge and perception have a crucial role in the decision to donate organs, making it important to know the knowledge and perception of ESRD patients’ families towards kidney transplantation. This study aimed to describe the knowledge and perception of families of ESRD patients undergoing dialysis at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General …

Analisis Prediktif Mutasi Egfr Pada Adenokarsinoma Paru Menggunakan Pendekatan Pembelajaran Mesin, Edwin Nugroho Njoto, Yuri Pamungkas, Atina I.W. Putri, Muhammad. Najib Haykal, Dwinka Syafira Eljatin, Edith Maria Djaputra

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Lung adenocarcinoma is a prevalent form of lung cancer, and mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene are known to play a crucial role in its pathogenesis. This study aimed to develop a machine-learning model to predict EGFR mutations in lung adenocarcinoma patients using clinical and radiological features.

Methods. A case-control study was conducted using a dataset comprising 160 patients with lung adenocarcinoma. Several machine learning algorithms, including decision tree, linear regression, Naive Bayes, support vector machine, K-nearest neighbor, and random forest, were employed to predict EGFR mutations based on variables such as smoking status, …

Determinant Factors Of Unmet Need In Family Plannung (Fp): A Systematic Review, Titin Ifayanti

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

Unmet Needs in family planning (FP) remain a concern in many countries worldwide and can, therefore, adversely affect women, families, and society. Around 12 percent of women worldwide have an unmet need. Such effects include widespread disease, increased maternal mortality, and psychological disorders among women. This study aimed to elucidate the factors associated with the unmet need for family planning. The research approach used was a systematic review, literature was identified through Google Scholar, PubMed, and (NLM): National Library of Medicine. A systematic review and literature analysis of 9 articles was carried out, which utilized secondary data and cross-sectional study …

The Relationship Between Breast Milk Coverage, Mother's Education Level, Sanitation Hygiene, And Infectional Diseases And Incidents Of Stunting In Toddler In Bangkalan District, East Java, Septa Katmawanti, Achmad Masfi, Ronal Surya Aditya, Dea Aflah Samah, Fatiya Rizka Putri, Oktavia Sri Wahyuni, Muhammad Fahmi Rabbani, Purnama Devita Sari

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

Stunting remains a pressing global health issue, with 149 million children affected in 2020. In Bangkalan District, East Java, stunting prevalence reaches 25.2 percent, exceeding the provincial average of 19.2 percent. This study aimed to analyze factors influencing stunting, including breastfeeding coverage, maternal education, hygiene, and infectious diseases. Conducted from August to September 2023 in the Blega Health Center area, this analytical correlation study involved 35 toddlers aged 24–59 months selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected via questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and interviews, then analyzed using chi-square tests in SPSS. The results revealed significant relationships between exclusive breastfeeding and …

Strategy For Improving Smoking Cessation Services In Primary Health Care, Evita Rosdiana Hutapea, Risky Kusuma Hartono

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

Amidst the rising numbers of smokers in Indonesia and the increasing burden of smoking-related diseases on the country, the Smoking Cessation Services (SCS) still fail to operate optimally. The aim of this research is to develop a more effective strategy for the SCS model based on the challenges encountered during its implementation. The research method employed qualitative study with a case study approach. The research location was in Depok City, chosen as a national exemplary of SCS. Research period from February to May 2024. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews and observations at Community Health Centers who involved in …

“Everybody Has A Soul”: People With Dementia And Nursing Students Co-Creating Life Stories, Beth Mastel-Smith, Michelle Kimzey, Amy Ahlbrand Robinson, Melinda Hermanns

Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Lack of meaning and purpose in life can increase disability, stress, mortality, and the risk of cognitive impairment. Finding meaning and purpose helps people with dementia adjust to the diagnosis and can be accomplished via expressions of identity such as life review, a formal process of systematically reviewing and reflecting on one’s lived life. Digital storytelling involves telling a story using computer technology to record and share an individual’s narrative. The purpose of this study was to understand the perceived benefits of nursing students and people with dementia (the mentors) described after digitally co-creating the mentors’ life story. Allport’s Intergroup …

Do Intangible Assets Impact Financial Statement Comparability? A Case Study Of Washington State Hospitals, Andrew Brajcich, Dan Friesner, Matthew Q. Mcpherson

The North American Accounting Studies

Firms are becoming increasingly reliant on intangible assets to create value and differentiate themselves from their peers. Intangible assets are typically reported in the balance sheet using general categories such as “goodwill” or “other intangible assets.” Intangible assets are often unique in their attributes and productive lifespans, which makes them challenging to accurately and precisely record in accounting statements. While the assets themselves provide unique value creation opportunities, it is unclear whether specific intangible assets impact assessments of financial statement comparability. This study investigates whether the existence of various types of intangible assets leads to differences in financial statement comparability …

Study Of The Incorporation Of Date Stone Powder On Technological And Rheological Characteristics Of Common Wheat Flour, Djilali Bouhadi, Hamza Belkhodja, Zouaoui Benattouche, Abderrahmane Remil, Ahmed Hariri

Journal of Bioresource Management

The fortification of bakery products with bioactive and functional substances is the main focus of food sciences. These nutrients include date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and their byproducts. This work aims to illustrate the effects of using date components in bakery products and to determine how these effects affect the products' technological, rheological, and sensory qualities. To achieve this purpose, date powder was introduced in bread making procedure with different rates (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 %). Then, the physicochemical, sensorial and rheological characteristics was determined. In terms of bread qualities, date powder improved the volume and form …

Americorps And Health, Vash'ti Coleman

Institute for Disability Studies

No abstract provided.

Letter From The Editor, Nick Kaye

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

No abstract provided.

Concussions In Women’S Rugby: A Timely Review Of Available Data, Shannon M. Wright

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Rugby is a growing full-contact sport across the world for both men and women; as a full-contact sport with no protective equipment, it has a reputation for high injury rates, including concussions. Organized men’s rugby has been established for over a century, whereas organized women’s rugby has struggled to achieve the same success over the years. With a much shorter amount of time to track injuries, women’s rugby lacks data to assess when, where, and what kinds of injuries are most common. The guiding study attempts to examine epidemiological trends for concussion in women’s rugby union and league. After pooling …

Prevention Of Obesity In The Elderly Through Health Promotion Interventions: Literature Review, Miranda Gracia Salsabila, Ernawaty Ernawaty, Indah Berliana Fauziah

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

The incidence of obesity among the elderly is rising in many countries, including Indonesia. To address this issue, effective interventions are necessary to change lifestyle and dietary habits, such as through social marketing and health promotion initiatives for the elderly. Preventing obesity in this demographic through social marketing can involve educational campaigns, intervention programs, community empowerment, and collaboration with various stakeholders. This study aims to identify strategies to prevent obesity in the elderly through health promotion interventions. The study is a literature review following the PRISMA 2009 protocol. Articles were sourced from Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases, focusing on …

Utilization Of Organic Waste As Takakura Compost And Its Effect On The Growth Of Chili Plants, Yusva Dwi Saputra

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

Garbage is still an environmental problem in Indonesia. One of the main causes of Indonesia's expanding waste problem is domestic garbage, of which 75 percent is organic waste. Although organic waste is easy to decompose, its accumulation can increase the greenhouse effect. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce organic waste. Takakura compost is one method of reducing organic waste that is not widely known. This experimental study was conducted to provide an overview of the Takakura composting method and its effect on the growth of chili plants. Composting uses an EM4 activator, and the variables observed in the composting process …