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Analyzing The Predicted Impact Of Published Scn5a Variants In Juvenile-Onset Sick Sinus Syndrome, Snekha Rajasandra, Aleksandra Foksinska, Camerron Crowder, Matthew Might

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Summer Expo Poster Presentation

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Managing Flystrike In Sheep, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

Flystrike is a significant health and welfare risk to Australian sheep and costs $280 million annually. Flystrike should be actively monitored and managed to prevent productivity losses and ensure good animal welfare.

Mixed-Methods Assessment Of Farmworkers’ Perceptions Of Workplace Compliance With Worker Protection Standards And Implications For Risk Perceptions And Protective Behaviors, Carly Hyland, Lisa Meierotto, Rebecca L. Som Castellano, Cynthia L. Curl

Public and Population Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Worker Protection Standards is the primary set of legislation aimed at protecting farmworkers from occupational pesticide exposure in the United States. Previous studies suggest that worker adoption of Pesticide Protective Behaviors (PPBs) promoted by WPS is associated with lower urinary pesticide concentrations. However, adoption of PPBs is often outside of the control of individual farmworkers and dependent on workplace factors such as employer provisioning of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and access to trainings/resources.

Methods: We conducted a mixed-method study including urinary pesticide biomonitoring, surveys, and interviews with 62 Latinx farmworkers in southwestern Idaho from …

Preparing Future Technical Editors For An Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Workplace, Jennifer C. Mallette

Writing Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

How should instructors adapt technical editing courses to account for generative artificial intelligence (AI)? This article addresses what generative AI means for technical editing pedagogy. While AI tools may be able to address rote editing tasks, expert editors are still needed to provide accessible, ethical, and justice-oriented edits. After reviewing impacts of generative AI on editing praxis, the author focuses on the microcredentials that she built into an editing course in order to address these impacts pedagogically. The goal was to enable students to understand AI, argue for their expertise, and edit from ethical and social justice perspectives.

Examining The Progress In Additive Manufacturing In Supporting Lean, Green And Sustainable Manufacturing: A Systematic Review, Catherine Maware, Rumbidzai Muvunzi, Tinotenda Machingura, Ilesanmi Daniyan

Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing Faculty Publications

The quest for waste reduction and the development of manufacturing processes that meet the economic, social and environmental requirements necessitate this study. Additive manufacturing is an emerging digital technology that can be used to seamlessly develop a product through material deposition in layers. The study aims to investigate the progress made in the development of additive manufacturing to support lean, green and sustainable manufacturing. The study employs a systematic literature review approach, specifically the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). A total of 158 articles identified from different academic databases that detailed empirical, conceptual and theoretical findings …

Issue 9: Pulmonary & Critical Care Insider, Bharat Bajantri Md, Sarah Ellsworth-Hoffman Mls, Ya Gao Md, Sivaprakash Sivaji Do, Caleb Hoppe Pharmd

Critical Care & Pulmonary

Pulmonary & Critical Care Insider Issue 9

Compiled by Bharat Bajantri, MD, and librarian Sarah Ellsworth, MLS for the clinicians of the Pulmonary and Critical Care team of Parkview.

The Pulmonary & Critical Care Insider newsletter was created by Dr. Bharat Bajantri, MD and Sarah Ellsworth, MLS in 2023 as a form of current awareness for current practice at our hospital, Parkview Health.

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Non-Shockable Cardiac Arrest Management

Try and try again till CPAP succeeds!

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Fungal Pneumonias in the ICU: Clinical Insights and Diagnostic Strategies.

ARDS Update and Guidance

SNAPSHOTS:

Making sure massive …

Sexual Well-Being And High-Risk Behaviors : An Exploratory Mixed Methods Study For Questionnaire Development, Stephan R Smith

Covenant Nurses Week 2024

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Psychosocial And Mental Health Challenges Facing Perinatally Hiv-Infected Adolescents Along The Kenyan Coast: A Qualitative Inquiry Using The Socioecological Model, Stanley W. Wanjala, Moses Nyongesa, Stanley Luchters, Amina Abubakar

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

Background: The advent of antiretroviral therapy has led perinatally HIV-infected (PHI) adolescents to live long, fulfilling lives through lifelong treatment. However, there is limited knowledge about the lived experiences and psychosocial and mental health challenges faced by PHI adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, where 80% of PHI adolescents reside. To address this gap, we adapted the socioecological model to investigate the challenges and lived experiences of PHI adolescents in rural coastal Kenya.

Methods: Between October and November 2018, a sample of 40 participants (20 PHI adolescents and their 20 primary caregivers) participated in a qualitative study using an H-assessment data collection …

A Gap In Coverage: How The Ncaa And College Athletics Policies Are Lacking In The Wake Of Dobbs, Allyson Margolis

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

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Promoting Mental Wellness In First-Generation College Students, George Cardenas

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Un-Barre-D: Decreasing Barriers To Participation For Individuals With Parkinson’S Using Ballet, Lauren Jew

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Amplifying Success: Providing Ot-Based Support For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children In The School Setting, Liana Mae Atizado

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

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Improving Student Behaviors With Social-Emotional Learning, Sydney Scholz

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Research shows how social-emotional learning has positively impacted and influenced students' behavioral and academic success in the classroom. Social-emotional learning programs, interventions, and curriculums help provide students with skills and strategies to improve upon their social-emotional competencies. This school improvement plan was created to improve student behaviors through the implementation of the social-emotional learning program, Character Strong. The goal of this plan is to improve upon the school's climate and culture, while providing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to achieve emotional and academic success using Character Strong.

A Comprehensive Mentoring Program To Enhance Teacher Self-Efficacy And Reduce Burnout, Stacy L. Evans

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The early years of a teacher's career are characterized by unique challenges that significantly impact their professional development and classroom effectiveness. At the Indianola Community School District (ICSD), while current mentoring methods provide initial support, there remains a substantial need for extended guidance beyond the first few years. With research in mind a comprehensive mentoring plan was implemented enhancing teacher self-efficacy and reducing burnout. This program aims to provide continuous, impactful mentoring, addressing the challenges educators face from their initial years and as they progress in their profession. Key components include systematic mentoring partnerships, professional development workshops, regular class visits …

Improving Staff Retention By Lowering Teacher Burnout, Jacob Johnson

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This capstone project addresses the pressing issue of teacher burnout and its negative effects on staff retention and student achievement at Marshall High School. The research reveals that teacher burnout, characterized by high stress levels, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization, significantly impacts job satisfaction, productivity, and student outcomes. High turnover rates and disrupted learning environments further exacerbate academic challenges, particularly in math, reading, and science. The project proposes a comprehensive action plan to reduce burnout and improve retention by implementing wellness programs, enhancing professional development, and fostering a supportive school culture. Effective school leadership is emphasized as a crucial factor in …

Incorporating Play-Based Learning In Early Childhood Education, Cari Klemme

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Play is identified as a developmentally appropriate practice that young learners can use to access academic content. Unfortunately, research data shows that play is often missing or minimal in many early childhood environments. The purpose of this school improvement plan is to assist teachers in understanding the importance of play and incorporating more play into the school day to improve student success in the content area of literacy. When teachers are educated on the different types of play and how to create a literacy-rich environment, student literacy development will improve. Play-based pedagogies increase student engagement and in turn increase student …

Guest Editorial For Alabama Libraries: Observations On Alabama Musicians And Singers Of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Rhythm & Blues, And Related Music Genres, Tim Dodge

Alabama Libraries

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Impact Of Dysfunctional Career Thoughts On Mental Health Among College Students Using Counselling Services, Victor Amadi Stephen, Onyinye Lois Chimodo

School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling Faculty Publications

In recent years studies have revealed varying degrees of dysfunctional thoughts as related to career among young people. It is distorted cognitive processes that truncate the ability to make clear cut decisions regarding career. This conceptual article explores the impact of dysfunctional career thought on mental health among college students seeking counselling. This paper tries to understand how cognitive distortion regarding career impact mental health and means to mitigate this challenge. This study draws on expert opinions and experiential knowledge, underpinned by an extensive review of scholarly literature, peer evaluations, and document analysis in the field of advanced career. The …

July 2024, Humayun Islam

PMI Newsletter

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Understanding Sport Attrition In Experienced Adolescent Athletes In Minnesota: A Mixed-Approach Study, Justin M. Gagnon

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Sports participation has the potential to positively impact a young athlete’s physical, mental, and social health. Although some athletes have positive experience with sports, many choose to leave sports for a number of reasons. Sport participation has been on a decline in both the United States and Minnesota over the past 10 years. The purpose of this study was to understand the motives as to why experienced athletes decided to quit sports. Minnesotan adolescents aged 12-17 who quit sports after at least three years of participation were the subjects for this study. Thirty-two adolescents participated in a 20-question Likert-scale survey, …

Library News July 2024, Research Medical Library

Library News 2024

• An In-Depth Look at Journal Impact Factors
• Text Recycling and the Text Recycling Research Project
• Writing Resources Available at the Research Medical Library
• e-Anatomy: An Interactive Anatomy Atlas
• The Ins, Outs, Ups, and Downs of Using Prepositions

Satellite Campus Enrollment: A Qualitative Investigation Of Enrollment Preferences Of The Post-Traditional Student, Alexis K. Wood

Dissertations

For many, the “American Dream” involves earning a college degree. This degree promises a brighter professional and personal future and an improved overall quality of life. The steps taken to achieve this dream are graduating from high school, heading straight to college, graduating with that bachelor’s degree, and moving forward in the “perfect” career. While this step-by-step process seems natural to most, the reality is that in the fall of 2022, 69.2 percent of high school graduates entered the workforce, opting to pursue that degree much later in life ("College Enrollment," 2023). Researchers refer to this type of student as …

Data-Driven Decision Making For Health And Population: The Integrated Health And Population Dashboard (Ihpd)—Sindh, Population Council Pakistan

Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices

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Assessing The Feasibility, Effectiveness, And Outcomes Of Engaging Family Planning Services In Peri-Urban/Rural Areas Of Islamabad, Iqbal Shah, Ali M. Mir, Nauman Safdar, Saima Zubair, Mumraiz Khan, Muhammad Khalil, Irfan Masood

Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices

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Using Opinion Polls And Vignettes To Generate Robust Data To Measure Public Opinion/Attitudes On Female Genital Mutilation In Isiolo County, Kenya: A Pilot Study, Dennis Matanda, Francis Obare, Stephen Kizito, Chi-Chi Undie

Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices

This study was conducted as part of the efforts of the Council's FGM Data Hub to address measurement challenges encountered by programme implementers in measuring change and the effect of social desirability in the context of FGM. The study involved piloting a simple opinion poll survey using a combination of direct (self-report) and indirect (vignettes) questioning methodologies to generate robust data to measure public views on FGM. While opinion polls have been widely used in market research and to measure public views on other stigmatised or illegal behaviours such as abortion, they have rarely been used in the FGM context. …

Multi-Omic Single-Cell Integration For Understanding T Cell Responses In Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Poonam Desai

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

In recent years, translational initiatives have gained significant traction within the medical community. Clinical parameters alone have been insufficient to fully understand the intricate mechanisms governing patient responses to disease and therapy. Additionally, single-cell technologies have rapidly advanced to a point where generation of large patient-based datasets is financially and logistically feasible. The integration of clinical information with multi-omic single-cell technologies enables the formation of data-driven hypotheses pertaining to the mechanisms of disease progression and therapeutic resistance. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a rapidly-progressing cancer of the bone marrow with poor prognoses and dismal outcomes. Of the adult patients that …

Promoting Community Health And Wellness Through Arts And Nature-Based Interventions: A Literature Review, Tessa Tinkler, Laura Deitrick, Richard W. Hurt Iii, Connelly Meschen

Arts and Culture

This literature review covers two areas of nonprofit work that are traditionally underfunded yet potentially impactful for improving social determinants of health: engagement with the arts and connecting with nature.

Detección De Tumores Cerebrales Mediante Técnicas De Visión Por Computador (2024), Manuel Jesús Cerezo Mazón

Máster en Inteligencia Artificial

Este proyecto de implementación se centra en el estudio y análisis de tres tipos de tumor cerebral: glioma, meningioma y pituitario. Estas enfermedades, para las cuales no se conoce una cura definitiva hasta la fecha, representan un desafío significativo en el campo de la medicina y la investigación biomédica. El objetivo principal de este proyecto es desarrollar un sistema que permita la detección temprana y precisa de estos tipos de cáncer cerebral, lo que podría llegar a repercutir en mejorar las tasas de supervivencia y la calidad de vida de los pacientes. El proyecto no solo se enfoca en la …

A Study Of Directionality Effects In Three-Beam Coaxial Titanium Wire-Based Laser Metal Deposition, Remy Mathenia, Braden Mclain, Todd Sparks, Frank Liou

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Coaxial wire-based laser metal deposition is a versatile and efficient additive process that can achieve a high deposition rate in the manufacturing of complex structures. In this paper, a three-beam coaxial wire system is studied, with particular attention given to the effects of the deposition direction and laser beam orientation on the resulting bead geometry symmetry. With the three-beam laser delivery, the laser spot pattern is not always symmetric with respect to the deposition direction. Single titanium beads are deposited in different directions and at varying deposition rates, and the bead profile is quantitatively scored for multiple symmetry measures. Through …

Digital Transformation Perceptions In Tourism Businesses: The Case Of Batman Province, Ferhat Kurt

Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research

This study explores the perceptions of digital transformation within tourism businesses in Batman Province, with a specific focus on accommodation, food and beverage and tourism agencies. Perceptions of digital transformation are considered to have of growing influence on the tourism business, and the research of these perceptions is a critical study not only for academic research but also for practical applications. Experiences, strategies, and challenges of the businesses in digitalization are studied with qualitative research methods, specifically semi structured interviews with five businesses running in Batman, Turkey. The findings highlight the varying degrees of digital transformation awareness and the different …