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Stochastic Invasion And Extinction In Environmentally Transmitted Diseases, Mahmudul Bari Hridoy, Lauren M. Childs

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

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Uncovering Neurodevelopmental Risk In A Pediatric Intestinal Failure Population, Lindsay R. Groh, Jennifer V. Schurman, Bri Schuler, William O. San Pablo Jr, Dana M. Bakula

Research Showcase

Introduction: Intestinal failure (IF) is the need for total parenteral nutrition (TPN; nutrition through an IV) for longer than 60 days due to intestinal disease, surgical intervention, or dysfunction. Children with IF are at increased risk for developmental and mental/behavioral health concerns, due to anesthesia and prolonged hospitalizations during sensitive developmental periods, interruptions to the brain-gut axis, and exposure to medical trauma. However, psychosocial research on this population is limited and the prevalence of developmental and mental/behavioral health conditions in children with IF is unknown. We sought to assess the prevalence of developmental, mental, and behavioral health concerns in children …

Gyntok: The Influence Of Social Media On The Gynecologic Health Of Adolescents And Young Adults, Katherine Lukas Md, Madeline Ross Md, Ms, Tazim Dowlut-Mcelroy, Lauren Roth Md, Patricia Huguelet Md, Shanna Combs Md, Ana Patricia Torga Md, Eugenie Lehembre-Shiah Md, Martha Perry Md, Swetha Naroji Md, Mba

Research Showcase

Background:

Social media plays a significant role in improving access to information regarding gynecological health. However, exposure to misinformation is prevalent, and studies have found that gynecological content on social media is often low quality and inaccurate. Despite the widespread use of social media among adolescents and young adults (AYA), the extent to which it influences their gynecological health remains unclear.

Objectives/Goal:

This study aims to characterize the influence of social media on gynecological health in AYAs, evaluate the impact of digital marketing, and identify strategies used to assess the credibility of online content.

Methods/Design:

This IRB-approved multi-site, cross-sectional survey …

The Making Of An Extremist: How Do We Become Someone Else’S Nightmare?, María Paula Morales

The Confluence

This article explores how ordinary people can be pulled into extremist movements and what psychological forces drive that process. It looks at three perspectives: social identity theory, which explains how group belonging shapes behavior, identity development, which shows how people searching for meaning may find it in extremist causes; and social neuroscience, which connects radicalization to brain activity linked to fear, loyalty, and moral judgement. Together, these approaches show that radicalization is not simply about ideology but about identity, emotion, and belonging. By understanding these dynamics, we can find better ways to prevent extremism and promote healthier, more inclusive communities.

The Purpose Of Life: An Analysis Of The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty As A Cinematic Guide To Eudaimonia, Eric W. Stroud

The Confluence

This paper examines the moral formation of the protagonist of the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) through the framework of Aristotelian virtue ethics. Though extensive research has been conducted on the use of film as a vehicle for moral education and a tool for ethics pedagogy, there exists a demonstrable gap in research which applies the principles of virtue ethics to character analysis in film. This paper presents a scene-based, qualitative analysis comparing the actions of the main character to the model of habituation of virtue as presented in The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle. In observing the …

From Your Pov: Using Narrative-Focused Methodology To Study Psychological Correlates Of Sexual Health Behaviors, Zoë E. Sweaney, Stephanie Afful

The Confluence

How far would you go (or not go) to protect yourself from risky sexual behaviors? Additionally, what influence does our gender identity and socialization have on these decisions? In the current series of studies, a story-driven safe-sex behavioral assessment was developed and administered to participants to assess the relationships amongst psychological indices, personal values, and sexual health. This research confirms the validity of an instrument that queries sensitive data while controlling for social desirability concerns. The applications of this research are especially pertinent to improving upon interpersonal communication, sexual health education, and women’s sexual health advocacy.

A New Framework For Studying Transient Reactivity In Two-Dimensional Linear Systems., Mary Lou Zeeman, Alanna Haslam-Hyde, James Broda

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.

Modeling Psychological And Demographic Predictors Of Analog Astronaut Mission Participation, Christian Yeara Herrero, Frányerson R. López Ochoa, Mackenzie Thomas, Phoebe Fleshman

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

As plans accelerate to send humans into orbit and to other celestial bodies, whether to lunar outposts, Mars bases, or commercial space stations, it becomes increasingly important to understand how to maintain healthy, cohesive, and productive crews in confined, isolated environments. A practical way to study human adaptation to these conditions is through analog astronaut missions on Earth. Although imperfect, these facilities provide the closest Earth-based simulation of space mission conditions. Currently, over ten analog research centers are operating worldwide, including NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) and the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) habitats. Selecting and recruiting …

Dynamic Homeostasis In Relaxation And Bursting Oscillations, Christopher J. Ryzowicz

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.

How Human Behavior Shapes Epidemic Dynamics, Leah Lejeune, Navid Ghaffarzadegan, Lauren M. Childs, Omar Saucedo

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.

The Politics Of Literature In Dider Eribon’S Returning To Reims: An Emancipatory Review, Noa De Kievit

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

This paper examines Didier Eribon’s Returning to Reims (2009) as a model for understanding how literary and autobiographical writing can enact ''the politics of literature.'' While Eribon is widely recognized as a sociologist, his “autosociobiography”—tracing his trajectory from a working-class upbringing to an academic career alongside his coming out—blends personal narrative and sociological insight to illuminate structural inequalities and social marginalization. Reading the text through Jacques Rancière’s concept of the politics of literature, I argue that Eribon simultaneously expands the scope of what is visible, sayable, and thinkable, while reflecting critically on the interpretive authority he exercises. Building on Caroline …

Resilience Otherwise: Ambivalence, Care, And The Cultural Politics Of Endurance Under Neoliberal Capitalism, Vered Ben David

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

Over the past two decades, resilience has emerged as a central cultural keyword circulating across psychology, public policy, education, labor, and popular culture. Frequently celebrated as a marker of strength and adaptability, resilience has also become entangled with neoliberal forms of governance that relocate responsibility for managing insecurity onto individuals and communities. This analysis offers a critical cultural account of resilience as an ambivalent formation that operates simultaneously as a lived capacity for adaptation and as a normative demand that responsibilizes subjects under conditions of structural precarity. Drawing on scholarship in developmental psychology, political economy, and critical cultural theory, the …

Thinking Life: The Question Of Reproduction In Marx. Translated By James Chamberlain, Isabelle Garo

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

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Ethics- Understanding The Common Pitfalls Of Patient Abandonment, Tonya A. Parris-Wilkins Dds, Joseph D. Wilkins Dpt, Msha

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Member Spotlight- Serving Their Country And Their Profession – Former Military Surgeons Unite In Practice, Jared C. Kleine Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

A Walk In The Park- Snda Raises Funds To Fight Oral Cancer, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Vda Actions In Brief Board Of Directors April 24 And May 6, 2015

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The 2015 Ada Washington Leadership Conference Report- Bills Focusing On Outreach Program Funding, Student Loan Refinancing And Flexible Spending Accounts, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Virginia Meeting - Oceans Of Opportunity

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Member Awards And Recognition

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

How Do You Eat An Elephant?, James Schroeder

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Atlantic Dental Care, Plc - A New Business Model For Dentists, A. Clayborn Hendricks Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Public Relations Recap

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Silver Diamine Fluoride- A New Weapon For Caries Arrest Is Now Fda Approved In Us, Harmeet Kaur Chiang Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Dr. Thomas Upshur Turns 100, Stephanie N. Vlahos Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Ada Trustee’S Corner December 2014 Board Meeting, Julian Hal Fair Iii, Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

President’S Message, Michael J. Link Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Message From The Editor, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Va Dent J July, August And September 2015

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Basics Of Forest Certification: A Primer For Forest Owners, Miah Maye Pormon, Joan U. Ureta, Marzieh Motallebi, Barry Graden

Forestry and Natural Resources

Forest certification promotes sustainable forest management, enhances market access for forest products, and improves ecosystem services. This article addresses forest owners’ hesitations in certifying their forest lands by providing information on the importance and requirements of the three biggest certification systems in the Southern U.S. This study can serve as a resource to raise awareness towards forest certification systems and encourage greater participation among forest landowners.