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Mitigating Algorithmic Bias: Strategies For Addressing Discrimination In Data, Sonia Gipson Rankin

Faculty Scholarship

This article examines the pervasive issue of algorithmic bias, particularly within large language models (LLMs) and the legal system. It argues that unlike simple programming bugs, these biases are deeply ingrained in the design and training data of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. By understanding the historical roots of bias and its realworld consequence across various sectors, we can develop effective strategies to mitigate its impact and ensure AI serves as a tool for progress. Weaving together historical insights, case studies, and forward-looking recommendations, the article aims to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to lead the charge …

Strengthening Linkages Between Health Care And Public Health: A Novel Framework For Public Health Action In Health Care Settings To Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Candice Fryda, Liz Gebhart-Morgan, Mindy Anderson-Knott, Nicole Roseberry, Jamie Hahn, Kelli Niemeier, Jennifer Rutt, Debra Miller

UNL Office of Research and Innovation, Social/Behavioral Sciences Research Consortium

The Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program (CDPCP) at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services developed a novel public health framework and tools to translate public health knowledge, grant work, and terminology to a health care audience in order to inform clinical practice changes in the management of hyperlipidemia and hypertension. The CDPCP piloted the tools with 2 accountable care organizations that included 19 clinics and then funded 9 independent clinics. The project sought to empower clinics to design and implement interventions for reducing high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol focused on populations disproportionately at risk for …

Improving Health Outcomes For Children With Prenatal Drug Exposure, Macy Belusko, Michele Shaw

NURS 404/406 Research & Info Management

PICOT Question: What are the mental and/or physical outcomes of children who were exposed to drugs in utero?

A Prognostic Model For Use Before Elective Surgery To Estimate The Risk Of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (Gsu-Pulmonary Score), Nihr Global Health Research Unit On Global Surgery, Starsurg Collaborative

Department of Surgery Faculty Publications

Background: Pulmonary complications are the most common cause of death after surgery. This study aimed to derive and externally validate a novel prognostic model that can be used before elective surgery to estimate the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications and to support resource allocation and prioritisation during pandemic recovery. Methods: Data from an international, prospective cohort study were used to develop a novel prognostic risk model for pulmonary complications after elective surgery in adult patients (aged ≥18 years) across all operation and disease types. The primary outcome measure was postoperative pulmonary complications at 30 days after surgery, which was a …

2024-2025 - College Of Pharmacy Operating Budget (July), Budget And Financial Planning, East Tennessee State University

College of Pharmacy Operating Budgets and Analysis

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 - College Of Pharmacy Operating Budget (July), Budget And Financial Planning, East Tennessee State University

College of Pharmacy Operating Budgets and Analysis

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 - Family Medicine Operating Budget (July), Budget And Financial Planning, East Tennessee State University

Family Medicine Operating Budgets and Analysis

No abstract provided.

Quillen Magazine - Summer 2024, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen Magazine

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Fasthpocr: Pragmatic, Fast, And Accurate Concept Recognition Using The Human Phenotype Ontology., Tudor Groza, Dylan Gration, Gareth Baynam, Peter N Robinson

Faculty Research 2024

MOTIVATION: Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)-based phenotype concept recognition (CR) underpins a faster and more effective mechanism to create patient phenotype profiles or to document novel phenotype-centred knowledge statements. While the increasing adoption of large language models (LLMs) for natural language understanding has led to several LLM-based solutions, we argue that their intrinsic resource-intensive nature is not suitable for realistic management of the phenotype CR lifecycle. Consequently, we propose to go back to the basics and adopt a dictionary-based approach that enables both an immediate refresh of the ontological concepts as well as efficient re-analysis of past data.

RESULTS: We developed …

Meeting Report Of The Fifth Annual Workshop On Principles And Techniques For Improving Preclinical To Clinical Translation In Alzheimer's Disease Research., Michael Sasner, Kristen D. Onos, Paul R Territo, Stacey J Sukoff Rizzo

Faculty Research 2024

The fifth annual workshop on Principles and Techniques for Improving Preclinical Translation of Alzheimer's Disease Research was held in May 2023 at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, USA. The workshop was established in 2018 to address training gaps in preclinical translational studies for Alzheimer's disease (AD). In addition to providing fundamental knowledge and hands-on skills essential for executing rigorous in vivo studies that are designed to facilitate translation, each year the workshop aims to provide insight on state-of-the-field technological advances and new resources including novel animal models, publicly available datasets, novel biomarkers, and new medical imaging tracers. This …

Cyber Red Lines: Government Responses To Cyberattacks On Critical Infrastructure, Denise L. Tennant, Louis Nolan, Deanna House

Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis Faculty Publications

While the concept of red lines is relatively well-documented and discussed in areas of research surrounding deterrence and acts of war, the term cyber red lines is rather complicated and fairly immature in the research. Recognizing the ongoing challenges surrounding the red line term in a cyber context, this article seeks to define such a threshold within gray-zone cyber operations to determine an appropriate situation when the US Department of Defense could and should respond to state or nonstate actor operations that manifest as a cyberattack. The article also seeks to clarify what is meant by the term cyber gray …

Enhancing Art & Creative Expression Engagement In An Inpatient Pediatric Setting, Aileen Bolosan, Susan Macdermott

Summer 2024 OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this capstone project is to enhance art and creative expressive engagement within an inpatient pediatric setting. A primary focus for occupational therapy in children’s hospitals is on activities of daily living and other tasks associated with independent living (O’Brien & Kuhaneck, 2020). Creative activities such as art have been historically used throughout occupational therapy, however, the use of art and creative expression has declined in recent decades (Müllersdorf & Ivarsson, 2016). The presented capstone project focused on developing a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, occupation-based, art-focused program in an inpatient pediatric setting for children and families by integrating and …

Sexual Assault Disclosure: Understanding How The Reception Of Disclosure Effects Survivors’ Mental Health, Jade Buchanan

Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects

Sexual Assault is a rampant issue in the United States that affects Americans across race, gender, and lifespan. The United States’ continually fails to provide comprehensive physical and mental healthcare to Survivors post-assault. Survivors experience a lack of access to formal support systems and post-assault care that for Survivors of Sexual Assault could dramatically impact post-traumatic cognitions. Furthermore, there are several factors of a Survivors identity that interact with and shape their experience with these unique supports systems. The purpose of this research is to engage in a meta-analysis of how adult Survivors’ gender, race, support received, and experiences with …

"A Life Altering And Special Journey": The Lasting Impact Of Mindfulness On Semester-Long Study Abroad Participants, Ana Conboy, Kevin Clancy

Languages and Cultures Faculty Publications

Education abroad is held up as a high-impact practice with the potential to engage college and university students in a transformative learning experience (Kuh, 2008). The Institute for International Education (IIE) reports that 347,099 U.S. students received academic credit for study abroad during the 2018-2019 academic school year (IIE). Extensive research into student learning gains abroad have demonstrated that developing student metacognition, or one’s ability to be intentionally self-reflective, is central to transformative learning in the study abroad experience (Vande Berg et al., 2012; Zull, 2012). Consequently, international educators are continually searching for pedagogies (praxis) to facilitate metacognitive learning within …

Dmacc Facilities Master Plan Fy25-Fy35, Dmacc, Dlrgroup

Facilities

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Purewick Versus Foley Catheters, Ashleigh Lunt, Grace Tibbetts, Tia Hufstader

Nurse Residency

Background: A Foley catheter is an indwelling urinary drainage device that is placed in a patient's urethra and remains in their bladder, continuously draining urine into a bag. In hospital settings, there are many indications for indwelling catheters such as strict I&O monitoring, incontinence, retention, end of life comfort, surgery, and immobility.

Underrepresentation Of Working-Age And Older Adults With Disabilities In Behavioral Clinical Trials In The Us: A Review Of Registered Behavioral Clinical Trials, Szu-Wei Chen, Sandra M. Espin-Tello, Audrey A. Keleman, Rebecca M. Bollinger, Makenna Snyder, Katelyn Storey, Megan Kaesler, Ella Kinder, Grace Lewis, Jessica Dashner, Megen Devine, Susan L. Stark

Occupational Therapy Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Daily Announcements July 2024, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Communications Office Daily Announcements

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 - Quillen College Of Medicine Operating Budget (July), Budget And Financial Planning, East Tennessee State University

College of Medicine Operating Budgets and Analysis

No abstract provided.

Ocular Gene Transfer In The Spotlight: Implications Of Newspaper Content For Clinical Communications, Shelly Benjaminy, Tania M. Bubela

Office of the Provost

Background: Ocular gene transfer clinical trials are raising hopes for blindness treatments and attracting media attention. News media provide an accessible health information source for patients and the public, but are often criticized for overemphasizing benefits and underplaying risks of novel biomedical interventions. Overly optimistic portrayals of unproven interventions may influence public and patient expectations; the latter may cause patients to downplay risks and over-emphasize benefits, with implications for informed consent for clinical trials. We analyze the news media communications landscape about ocular gene transfer and make recommendations for improving communications between clinicians and potential trial participants in light of …

E-Gaming: An Active Learning Pedagogy For Engaging Learners In A Private University In Karachi, Pakistan, Laila Akber Cassum, Syeda Sadia Fatima

School of Nursing & Midwifery

There is a radical shift in teaching and learning pedagogies to engage the learners in healthcare profession. It was a tough challenge for Pakistani educators of an esteemed university to motivate and assess the learners for concept absorption and critical reasoning using creative approaches. Teaching and learning styles have changed fundamentally from conventional teacher centred to inquiry-based student-centred approach. Classroom teaching in recognised nursing and medical institutes in Pakistan have transformed to blended and entirely online methodologies with the integration of diverse active learning strategies. The educators grapple to engage the millennials and to encounter this, gaming technological platform was …

Undergraduate And Graduate Course Descriptions, Summer 2024, Wright State University

Course Descriptions

Wright State University undergraduate and graduate course descriptions from Summer 2024

“We’Ve Been Doing Mindfulness Since Time Immemorial”: Provider Experiences Using Mindfulness-Based Interventions In American Indian And Alaska Native Communities, Jalene L. Herron

Psychology ETDs

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals are underrepresented in mindfulness research. Mindfulness may be relevant to some AI/AN traditions and aid in providing culturally responsive mental healthcare. This study examined the experiences of providers who use mindfulness-based interventions with AI/AN clients. Twenty-five providers completed interviews about their experiences. Three primary themes were identified using thematic analysis: 1) using a cultural lens in providing therapy, where providers integrate cultural practices and utilize a client centered approach; 2) framing mindfulness in AI/AN contexts through cultural adaptations to demonstrate the applicability of mindfulness to cultural settings; and 3) processes in implementing culturally …

Fitz Center Profile: Wendy Zanabria, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Wendy’s internship at Expressions of Life involved working with children and developing educational programs. This opportunity enhanced her leadership skills and deepened her commitment to community-based initiatives, while fostering her appreciation for diverse perspectives.

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Stress And Its Associated Factors In Mothers With Preterm Infants In A Private Tertiary Care Hospital Of Karachi, Pakistan, Salima Akbar, Yasmin Parpio, Sumia Andleeb Abbasi, Tazeen S. Ali

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Preterm births are the leading cause of death worldwide. Preterm births not only have devastating effects on the newborn, but they also have psychological effects on the mothers. Identifying stress related to preterm births, and the factors associated with the stress among mothers with preterm infants is of great importance, for providing sound care to the newborns and their mothers. The aim of this protocol paper outlines an extensive approach to assess the level of stress and its associated factors among mothers with preterm infants.
Methods: An analytical cross sectional study design will be used to achieve the study …

Exploring Maternal Perspectives On Human Milk Banks In Pakistan And Identifying Barriers And Enablers For Establishment, Hina Baba Jan, Naghma Rizvi, Kiran Mubeen, Marina Baig

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Low-and middle-income countries including Pakistan still have low breastfeeding rates and infant feeding remains a concern. Human milk banks (HMBs) play a crucial role in neonatal and infant health by providing safe, pasteurized donor human milk to infants who do not have access to their mother's own milk, particularly preterm and low-birth-weight infants. The perception regarding the concept and use of HMBs has yet to be explored in several contexts, especially in the low-and middle-income countries including Pakistan.
Aim: To explore the perceptions of mothers regarding human milk banks in Pakistan, focusing on the barriers and enablers to …

Assessing Association Between Socio-Demographic Variables And Contraceptive Usage In Married Men Residing In Korangi District, Karachi, Pakistan, Fahmida Khawaja, Gloria Noble Khan, Alia Nasir, Kiran Khowaja

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Population growth remains an alarming concern for Pakistan as it not only exhausts scarce resources but further impedes socioeconomic development. One potential solution is to advance modern Family Planning (FP), which in the Pakistani context requires specific and rigorous attention towards male contraception in conjunction with female family planning usage. This study aims to determine the association between socio demographic factors and contraceptive use in married men of squatter settlement of Korangi Karachi.
Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional study was carried out from March, 2017 to June 2017, using a non-probability convenience sampling technique to select married men …

Balancing Life After Spousal Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating The Mental Well-Being And Life Satisfaction Of Martyrs’ Wives, Mehreen Aslam, Ambreen Tharani, Yasmin Parpio, Rafat Jan

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: The wives who have lost their spouses in conflict zones are known as martyrs’ wives. After sacrificing the martyrs’ lives, their wives not only face the traumatic experience of losing their loved ones, but this loss may substantially affect their physical, socioeconomic, and emotional health. It may serve as a "vulnerability factor," raising the risk of depression.
Objective: To assess the levels of life satisfaction and mental well-being within the wives of martyrs residing in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the mental well-being and life satisfaction of martyrs’ wives living in Karachi Pakistan. …

The Effectiveness Of Nurse Assistants Training Programme On Safe Motherhood: A Study On Bhutanese Nurse Assistants, Jureerat Kijsomporn, Nualyai Pitsachart, Phayong Thepaksorn, Ling Shing Wong, Vinodhkumar Ramalingam, Voon Wan Niu

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: This study aims to investigate the ability of nurse assistants in midwifery care in Bhutan to apply their knowledge and skills after attending the training programme.
Methods: A qualitative methodology was utilized in this study, in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview guide questionnaire with five nurse assistants, three district health officers, and two medical doctors from hospitals. The interviews (n=10) were conducted on-site at basic health units in URA and Tang, Bhutan.
Results: The data analysis of their perceptions yielded three major categories: (1) Confirmability, the Quality of knowledge and skills of the program; (2) Credibility, Effectiveness, and comprehensiveness …

Determinants Of Underutilization Of Maternal Health Services In Anc Clinics In Lmics: A Narrative Review, Jonathan Johnson, Rubeka Mansha, Abeer Musaddique

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is critical for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3.1 and 3.2, aiming to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, and to decrease neonatal and under-5 mortality rates. Despite its importance, approximately 830 women die daily from preventable pregnancy and childbirth causes, predominantly in low-resource settings.
Methods: The study conducted a comprehensive literature search from January 1, 2009, to December 30, 2020, focusing on delayed initiation of ANC in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The search used multiple databases and included observational research and Demographic …