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Virtual Reality In Cancer Care: Enhancing Knowledge And Reducing Anxiety About Chemotherapy Among Patients And Caregivers, Melissa K. Thomas, Abolfazl (Abel) Jarrahi, Lauren Dennie, Sam Scott, Ted Lau, Annika Johnson

Primary Care Open Access Publications

Virtual reality (VR) technology has evolved from entertainment to significant applications in healthcare and education. Despite its potential, there is limited research on the role of VR in cancer care. This study investigates VR’s ability to simulate the chemotherapy process, aiming to enhance patients’ knowledge and mitigate anxiety associated with chemotherapy. Utilizing a two-arm, mixed-methods pre/post-survey design, the study measured changes in patients’ anxiety and knowledge before and after exposure to a VR simulation. Participants (n = 267) engaged with VR simulations or interactive 360-degree videos depicting the chemotherapy process. Data analyses revealed a significant median increase in chemotherapy knowledge …

Emerging Adult Perceptions Of Costs And Benefits Of Using Information And Communication Technology In Dating Relationships, Ishita Munshi, Evan J. Basting, Marissa Dongarra, Jessica Harangozo, Liz Goncy

Psychology Faculty Publications

Rapid technological advancements have revolutionized the dating experiences of emerging adults. This study explored perceptions of information and communication technology within emerging adult romantic relationships and examined what young adults perceived to be the costs and benefits of using technology to communicate in dating relationships. Emerging adults (N = 118) from diverse backgrounds completed a semi‐structured interview and thematic analysis was conducted on the interview responses. Several themes were identified that highlighted the positive influence of technology on relationship communication (e.g., greater efficiency), relationship development, and relationship maintenance. Despite several benefits, broad negative impacts of technology were also identified, including …

Newsletter, Wku Staff Senate

Staff Council

Newsletter created by WKU Staff Council to report on work accomplished.

Exploring The Multifunctional Landscapes Model In Areas Dominated By Non-Native Tree Plantations, Andrea Monica D. Ortiz, Eugenia M. Gayó, Noelia Carrasco Henríquez, Bárbara Jerez Henríquez, Aníbal Pauchard

SOSE Affiliate: Manila Observatory

Multifunctional landscapes offer an integrated approach to production, conservation, and human well-being. However, the challenges of implementing them in territories where plantations dominate are yet not well understood. This is the case in Chile, where plantations of non-native pines and eucalypts are extensively planted in its South-Central regions for timber and pulp. The resulting landscape homogenization, environmental degradation, and increased wildfire risk have caused and exacerbated conflicts, impacting biodiversity and the well-being of local communities and the Indigenous Mapuche Peoples. After the mega-wildfires in the region in 2023, science-policy discourse promoted the multifunctional landscapes model as a way to increase …

Lab Resources, Providence - Special Pathogens Program

Additional Resources

No abstract provided.

Waste Management, Providence - Special Pathogens Program

Additional Resources

No abstract provided.

Isolate, Providence - Special Pathogens Program

Additional Resources

No abstract provided.

Disentangling The Eighth And Fourteenth Amendments: Pretrial Detainees And Due Process Rights After Kingsley V. Hendrickson, David Baloche

Hofstra Law Review

In Kingsley v. Hendrickson, the Supreme Court repudiated the lower courts’ decades-long practice of grafting the Eighth Amendment standard onto Fourteenth Amendment claims brought by pretrial detainees. Since Kingsley, lower courts have warred over whether the holding applies to non–excessive‑force claims like inadequate‑medical‑care, conditions‑of‑confinement, and failure‑to‑protect. Five circuits (the Second, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth) have held that Kingsley extends beyond excessive force‑claims. Four circuits (the Fifth, Eighth, Tenth, and Eleventh) have held that Kingsley does not extend beyond excessive‑force claims. The Supreme Court has repeatedly declined to grant certiorari to clarify the scope of Kingsley. While confusion about the …

Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapies In Italy: A Comparison To Services In The United States, Neika Louisdort, Dyllan Ramirez, Laila Rigdon, Regina Harbourne

Physical Therapy Projects

This paper explores the profession of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Italy. The relationship of OT to Physical Therapy (PT) and an Italian discipline of TNPEE will be discussed and compared to pediatric therapy services in the United States.

Modern Characteristics Of Domestic Extremists: A Study Of Extremists In The United States, Sherry H. Siller

Doctoral Works at the University of New Haven

The goal of this paper was to perform exploratory research on multiple aspects of individuals radicalized in the United States. Previous research on this topic had often analyzed individuals using all or most of the accumulated data on this group over the entire period of “modern-day terrorism,” while ignoring shifting changes in culture, norms, and economics in the United States. This study aims to close a part of that research gap by empirically analyzing a data sample of individuals radicalized in the United States who either were caught in the attempt or after the carrying out of a terrorist attack …

What Millard County Leaders And Residents Can Do To Strengthen The Impact Of Girls And Women In Their Area, Deborah Lin, Susan R. Madsen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

This idea sheet is based on a 2024 gathering of leaders in Millard County, with input from 20 individuals. Girls and women face challenges unique to the area in which they live, and the goal of this gathering was to identify those barriers and determine strategies and initiatives that local leaders and residents can implement to address them. This document includes recommendations in the following areas: home and family, education, culture, business and economics, and government and community.

2024-2025 Lindenwood University Global Graduate Course Catalog, Lindenwood University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Development And Validation Of A Chemistry Laboratory Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, And Mindset Questionnaire, Claudine Garcia, Genejane Adarlo, Anna Carissa San Esteban, Armando M. Guidote

Health Sciences Faculty Publications

Accidents in chemistry laboratories can be prevented by fostering a safety culture - the institution’s knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP), and mindset regarding laboratory safety. To effectively promote a safety culture, robust tools are essential for evaluating safety KAP and mindset. Hence, this study developed and validated a questionnaire that can rapidly measure laboratory safety KAP and mindset to guide targeted interventions aimed at enhancing the safety culture in chemistry laboratories. The study was drawn from existing validated questionnaires in constructing a tool comprising 40 items that can measure the safety KAP and mindset in chemistry laboratories. Using a cross-sectional design, …

2024 Annual Accountability Report, Clemson University

Accountability Reports

Clemson University's 2023-2024 Annual Accountability Report submitted to the South Carolina Budget and Control Board.

A Comparative Study Of Indonesia And Malaysia's Economic Resilience In The Covid-19 Era: An Analysis Of Economic Stability, Muhammad Nur Abdul Latif Nur Latif Al Waroi

Jurnal Kajian Stratejik Ketahanan Nasional

This study analyzes the economic resilience of Indonesia and Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on economic stability. The research explores pre-pandemic economic conditions, the impact of COVID-19 on GDP, inflation, unemployment, and government debt, as well as recovery efforts through fiscal and monetary policies. Data from Statistics Indonesia, Department of Statistics Malaysia, World Bank, and IMF were used. Results indicate that Indonesia experienced a faster economic recovery, with GDP growth returning to pre-pandemic levels quicker than Malaysia. The economic impact of the pandemic in Indonesia is lower, supported by the National Economic Recovery Program (PEN) and Bank Indonesia's monetary …

Factors Inhibiting The Implementation Of Green Building Criteria And Parameters In The Provision Of Affordable And Livable Housing In The Jakarta Area, Efriska Ginasti Mayangsari, Cindar Hari Prabowo

Jurnal Kajian Stratejik Ketahanan Nasional

Penyediaan rumah layak huni dengan harga terjangkau di Jakarta menghadapi tantangan besar, terutama akibat kenaikan harga tanah yang tidak terkendali, tingginya biaya konstruksi, serta kurangnya insentif bagi pengembang dalam menerapkan konsep bangunan hijau. Peraturan Menteri Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat (PUPR) Nomor 21 Tahun 2021 mengatur penilaian kinerja bangunan hijau, namun implementasinya masih terbatas, terutama bagi proyek perumahan Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR). Melalui pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, penelitian ini menganalisis faktor-faktor yang menghambat implementasi kebijakan bangunan hijau dalam perumahan terjangkau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tanpa intervensi kebijakan, harga rumah di Jakarta diproyeksikan meningkat hingga dua kali lipat pada tahun 2045. Selain …

Improving Educator Readiness To Support Student Mental Health, Anna Dabrowski, Michelle Hsien, Tamara Van Der Zant, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Amy Berry, Maya Conway, Yung Nietschke

Wellbeing

This project used a mixed-method approach to understand educator readiness to support student mental health across early childhood, school based, and tertiary settings. The study features educators and relevant support staff working with children, adolescents, and adults in formal learning settings. Relevant experts such as mental health care workers, youth wellbeing support staff, counsellors, psychologists, and other professionals involved in education settings were also invited to take part in the study. Three research questions guided the focus of the study: How does educator anxiety and worry impact on their ability to support student mental health? To what extent are educators …

2024-2025 Catalog, College Of The Holy Cross

Course Catalogs

This catalog lists available courses for the 2024-2025 academic year. The College Catalog is a document of record issued in September 2022. The Catalog contains current information regarding the College calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon, as a statement of the College’s contractual undertakings.

Planetary Health Learning Objectives: Foundational Knowledge For Global Health Education In An Era Of Climate Change., Kathryn H. Jacobsen, Caryl E Waggett, Pamela Berenbaum, Brett R. Bayles, Gail L. Carlson, René English, Carlos A. Faerron Guzmán, Meredith L. Gartin, Liz Grant, Thomas L. Henshaw, Lora L. Iannotti, Philip J Landrigan, Nina Lansbury, Hao Li, Maureen Y Lichtveld, Ketrell L Mcwhorter, Jessica E. Rettig, Cecilia J. Sorensen, Eric J Wetzel, Dawn Michele Whitehead, Peter J. Winch, Keith Martin

Global Public Health | Faculty Scholarship

Planetary health is an emerging field that emphasises that humans depend on a healthy Earth for survival and, conversely, that the sustainability of Earth systems is dependent on human behaviours. In response to member demands for resources to support teaching and learning related to planetary health, the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) convened a working group to develop a set of planetary health learning objectives (PHLOs) that would complement the existing ten CUGH global health learning objectives. The eight PHLOs feature Earth system changes, planetary boundaries, and climate change science; ecological systems and One Health; human health outcomes; …

September 2024, Volume 22 Issue 2, James Madison University Student Affairs Communications And Marketing

Potty Mouth

No abstract provided.

No. 01: Mitigating The Impacts Of Covid-19 On Migrants And Food Security In The Global South, Sujata Ramachandran, Jonathan Crush

Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) Network

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing vulnerabilities among migrants, particularly those involved in South-South migration, leading to heightened risks of poverty, food insecurity, and marginalization. The pandemic disrupted global migration patterns, hindered access to essential services, and severely impacted the livelihoods of millions of migrants. Governments in the Global South faced the dual challenge of mitigating these impacts while fostering inclusive recovery strategies. This policy brief provides recommendations for governments to address the immediate and long-term challenges posed by the pandemic on migration and food security, as well as planning for future pandemics. Key areas include enhancing social protection, ensuring healthcare …

A Better Path Forward: The Need For Restorative Justice In The Child Welfare System, Abigail Montalbo

Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review

The child welfare system in the United States often prioritizes punishment

over healing, failing both the children harmed by maltreatment

and the responsible parties. This Comment explores how incorporating

restorative justice within state child welfare systems

can shift the focus to repairing relationships, building trust, and

promoting healing of the parties harmed, the parties responsible for

the harm, and the community as a whole. Aimed at an audience

who is interested in, but not deeply familiar with restorative justice,

this Comment suggests for the mandatory inclusion of restorative

justice practices to create a more comprehensive and healing-centered

approach within the …

Journey To Wellness: Enhancing Well-Being Through A Holistic Retreat, Constance Blake, Lauri Deary Bsn,Rn, Caitlyn Waddell Rn

Holistic & Nursing Scholarship Symposium - 2024

No abstract provided.

Bridging U.S. Conservative Values And Animal Protection, Constanza Arévalo Msc, Björn Ólafsson, Jo Anderson

USA

This study combining desk research and academic literature review will identify alignments between conservative values and animal protection goals.

Chesnutt Library Annual Report 2023-2024, Lawrence Treadwell Iv

Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Association Between Multimorbidity And Postoperative Mortality In Patients Undergoing Major Surgery: A Prospective Study In 29 Countries Across Europe, Starsurg Collaborative, Eurosurg Collaborative

Department of Surgery Faculty Publications

Background Multimorbidity poses a global challenge to healthcare delivery. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of multimorbidity, common disease combinations and outcomes in a contemporary cohort of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Methods This was a pre-planned analysis of a prospective, multicentre, international study investigating cardiovascular complications after major abdominal surgery conducted in 446 hospitals in 29 countries across Europe. The primary outcome was 30-day postoperative mortality. The secondary outcome measure was the incidence of complications within 30 days of surgery. Results Of 24,227 patients, 7006 (28.9%) had one long-term condition and 10,486 (43.9%) had multimorbidity (two or more …

A Cochlear Progenitor Pool Influences Patterning Of The Mammalian Sensory Epithelium Via Mybl2., Caryl A Young, Emily Burt, Vidhya Munnamalai

Faculty Research 2024

During embryonic development, Wnt signaling influences both proliferation and sensory formation in the cochlea. How this dual nature of Wnt signaling is coordinated is unknown. In this study, we define a novel role for a Wnt-regulated gene, Mybl2, which was already known to be important for proliferation, in determining the size and patterning of the sensory epithelium in the murine cochlea. Using a quantitative spatial analysis approach and analyzing Mybl2 loss-of-function, we show that Mybl2 promoted proliferation in the inner sulcus domain but limited the size of the sensory domain by influencing their adjoining boundary position via Jag1 regulation during …

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Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review

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Ds 340-001: Fundamentals And Principles Of Data Science, Jaini Bhavsar

Data Science Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Ds 636-101, 103, 105: Data Analytics With R Programming, Jaini Bhavsar

Data Science Syllabi

No abstract provided.