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Defining Success In Collegiate Recovery Programs: A Systematic Review, Brooke Trogdon, John B. Moore

The Corinthian

Background: The transition to higher education is a critical period for emerging adults. Often marked by increased substance use experimentation due to a variety of internal and external factors. This group faces a heightened risk of developing substance-related health issues, necessitating targeted intervention and prevention efforts. Purpose: To systematically review and define key indicators of success for collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) that support students in recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted using GALILEO and Google Scholar databases. Articles were appraised using the JBI critical appraisal tools. Results: CRPs provide a supportive …

A Retrospective Chart Review: Screening Patients With Type 2 Diabetes For Depression, Jennifer Sheldon, Glynnis Haley, Monica Ketchie

The Corinthian

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is defined as an impaired production of insulin resulting in elevated blood glucose levels (Brutsaert E., 2020). Globally, approximately 8% to 9% of adults have diabetes mellitus, the majority of which (95%) have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, equating to between 624 million to 702 million people (WHO, 2020). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus represents the seventh leading cause of death, with approximately 1.5 million new cases diagnosed annually in the United States (CDC, 2020).

Depression is clinically defined as a mental health disorder that presents with a continually depressed mood or a loss of interest in daily …

Hiit Vs. Mict: Effects On Predicted Vo2 Max & Body Fat Percentage In Adults (8 Weeks), Rebekah Holden

Doctorate in Kinesiology

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) compared to Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) on predicted VO2 max and body fat percentage in adults over an 8-week period. Despite the World Health Organization’s physical activity recommendations, nearly 1.4 billion people fail to meet these goals, primarily due to time constraints, contributing to a 30% global increase in obesity. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a definitive predictor of all-cause mortality; however, research remains divided on whether low-volume HIIT or traditional MICT is superior for metabolic and cardiovascular adaptation in non-clinical populations. This study compared the …

Music And Movement For Individuals With Parkinson's Disease, Jordan Butler

The Corinthian

Parkinson’s disease, affecting approximately 10 million people worldwide, causes deficits in fine motor function, speech, and movement, as well as many other secondary symptoms, such as depression (Parkinson’s Foundation, 2020, para. 1). Past researchers have outlined many different studies and interventions regarding Parkinson’s and the effects of various types of music therapy (Andrejeva et al., 2019; Bukowska et al., 2016; Tamplin et al., 2019; Thaut, Rice, Braun Janzen, Hurt-Thaut, & McIntosh, 2019; Zhang, Liu, Ye, Li, & Chen, 2017). This review includes numerous ways that music therapy has benefited, and assisted people diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Vocal practices, auditory stimulation, and …

The Longevity Of Dna From Bloodstains And Its Forensic Implications, Nadia Walter

Senior Honors Theses

Human DNA is valuable forensic evidence, helping to solve a wide range of cases. It is often sourced from biological fluids found at a scene such as blood, saliva, semen, and urine. Many different factors can influence the longevity of DNA sourced from bloodstains, including the type of substrate, storage conditions, and weather. The quality of a DNA sample from a bloodstain found at a crime scene may influence its admissibility in court.

Original research was done on a surgical table from the last major battle of the American Civil War, extracting DNA from latent bloodstains. Some full profiles were …

Lunar Manufacturing Systems And The Role Of Additive Recycling Technologies, Camille A. Newman

Honors Theses

Renewed international interest in sustained lunar exploration has created a growing demand for technologies to support long-duration space exploration. Part of the recent Artemis missions and the Moon to Mars initiative is to improve key mission capabilities and fill critical gaps necessary to sustain lunar habitation. Waste management, recycling systems, and manufacturing systems have been identified as critical technologies that need further development before a sustained mission is possible. This thesis explores the feasibility of an additive manufacturing and recycling system designed to process plastic waste generated during extended lunar habitation. Initial research focused on existing manufacturing and recycling technologies …

Maternal And Mental Health Action Plan To Improve Perinatal Outcomes Across The Continuum Of Care In A Community-Based Hospital, Hannah Simmons

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Accelerated Adaptation Programs On Feedlot Performance And Health Of Steers Drenched With Megasphaera Elsdenii And Quantifying And Partitioning Multi-Year Carbon Dioxide And Methane Fluxes In A Grazed Temperate Pasture, Rebecca Mcdermott

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

With strong consumer demand for beef and increasing concern about the environmental impacts of beef production, improving production efficiency and advancing the understanding of the environmental footprint are critical for the long-term sustainability of beef production systems. The first experiment evaluated the effect of accelerated adaptation strategies, using energy intake and cattle behavior, on feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and health of yearling steers drenched with exogenous Megasphaera elsdenii. Accelerated adaptation programs (0, 7, or 14 d transition to 100% finisher) were compared to a traditional 21-d adaptation. Dry matter intake responded quadratically across treatments, with the greatest intake observed in …

Mass Spectrometry-Based Spatial Imaging Of The Cochlea, Roberto A. Ribas, Qun Tang, Scarlett I. Caffee, Cameron J. Shedlock, Tara R. Hawkinson, Abigail K. Dragich, Borhane E.C. Ziani, Franca Bucco Paolasso, Alyson P. Black, Xin Ma, Harshitha C. Kota, Li Chen, Gregory I. Frolenkov, Derek B. Allison, Matthew S. Gentry, Ramon C. Sun, Craig W. Vander Kooi

Physiology Faculty Publications

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI) is transforming spatial molecular studies. However, applying MALDI-MSI to small, anatomically complex tissues remains challenging. One such structure is the cochlea, the auditory part of the inner ear that is critical for hearing. To address these challenges, we developed and implemented a streamlined workflow for sample preparation and processing to obtain MALDI-MSI data on mouse cochlea. Sample acquisition was optimized to minimize time and processing steps, allowing use of flash-frozen neonatal mouse heads. This workflow enabled high spatial resolution metabolomic and lipidomic imaging of the sagittally cryosectioned mouse cochlea using N-(1-naphthyl) ethylenediamine dihydrochloride …

Neuroarchitecture: Color Psychology And Its Impact On The Built Environment, Jean Morgan

Theses

Neuroarchitecture merges neuroscience and architecture, examining how built environments affect our emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being. One of the principles of this interdisciplinary topic focuses on Color psychology, which explores the profound influence of colors on human emotions, behaviors, and cognitive responses. In the built environment, the strategic use of color extends beyond aesthetics, shaping user experiences, functionality, and psychological well-being. This thesis explores the interplay between color psychology and architectural design, highlighting how color choices influence mood, productivity, and social interactions within spaces. The main focus will examine the relationship between colors and equal causation in psychological effects. The …

The Parthenon, May 06, 2026, Baylee Parsons, Kaitlyn Fleming, Abby Ayes, Ella Hatfield, Davina Synder, Scott Price, Trista Honaker, Tally Mamula

The Parthenon

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Trauma, Memory, And Decision-Making: How Covid-19 Shaped Autobiographical Memories And Risky Decision-Making In Young Adults, Rachel Seo

Student Theses

Autobiographical memory is a critical component of the memory process that guides future behaviors by relying on past personal experiences connected to major public events. This decision-making process is heavily influenced by trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, as they may guide individuals to riskier behaviors. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a global traumatic stressor that contributed to shifts in behavioral outcomes post-pandemic. Despite research showing associations between memory accessibility, traumatic symptoms, and decision-making, there is limited research on health-related behaviors and post-pandemic behavioral outcomes in individuals with high trauma exposure specifically from the pandemic. The present study investigates …

Cross-Sectoral Collaborations And Funding And Coordination Mechanisms In One Health Zoonoses Management In Peru, Lisset Dumet Poma, Erin S. Kenzie, Julia Goodman, Veronika Merino, Vanessa Cruz, Ruth Atto, Percy Vilchez, Seth O’Neal

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

One Health (OH) is a comprehensive approach that recognizes the human-animal-environment interconnection to health and is applied to prevent and control zoonoses—diseases transmitted between animals and people. Using a multiple-method case study, we examined zoonoses networks, resource management mechanisms, and coordination strategies among policymakers and decision-makers of Peru’s human, agricultural, and environmental systems at national and sub-national levels. Social network analysis revealed collaborations between the human and agricultural systems, with limited connection with environmental systems. Only a few links were reported between national and sub-national government levels. Qualitative analysis identified structural barriers, including insufficient regulatory mechanisms for funding cross-sectoral activities. …

Predicting And Decoding Allosteric Binding Sites Using Protein Language Models And Structure-Based Machine Learning: An Energy Landscape-Guided Explainable Ai Framework, Kamila Riedlová, Vít Skrhák, William G. Gatlin, Max Ludwick, Lucas Turano, Marian Novotný, David Hoksza, Gennady M. Verkhivker

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Computational prediction of allosteric binding sites in protein structures remains a persistent challenge, as these regulatory pockets evade detection by both sequence-based and structure-based algorithms. Both computational and physical origins of this predictive asymmetry remain insufficiently understood. In this study, we systematically examine the determinants of binding site predictability using a dual framework that integrates a fine-tuned protein language model and the structure-based method P2Rank as complementary tools probing a diverse data set of 453 human kinases, together with a physics-based interpretability layer derived from energy landscape frustration analysis. Both predictors exhibit a sharp and reproducible dichotomy on protein kinases, …

Transforming Experience Into Practice: A Portfolio Of Growth, Identity, And Leadership, Ana I. Loli

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

This professional portfolio documents the integration of my academic learning, practicum experience, and personal transformation throughout the Master of Social Work program at the University of Montana. Drawing from trauma‑informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive frameworks, I demonstrate competency across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice, with particular emphasis on ethical decision-making, ADEI engagement, community assessment, policy analysis, research-informed practice, and collaborative leadership. Through narrative reflections and applied artifacts—including case analyses, simulated clinical sessions, community-based research, organizational evaluation, and leadership implementation—I illustrate how meaning, context, power, history, and possibility shape my approach to social work. This portfolio highlights my development …

Executive Leadership System Improvement Recruiting A Critical Resource In Medical Surgical Nurses, Vanessa Chavez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Sustainability Strategies For Solo And Small Medical Practices In Kenya, Milcah Achieng' Odeny

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Ventilator Weaning Protocol, Manpreet Mahal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Moderating Effects Of Body-Mind-Spirit Well-Being On The Relationship Between Diabetes Self-Efficacy And Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management, Carly Snodgrass

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Underdiagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder And Under Utilization Of The Mood Disorder Questionnaire, Sandeep Grewal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of A Standardized Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Depression Screening Workflow In An Outpatient Psychiatric Setting, Jephline Okoth

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Staff Education On The Administration Of Long-Acting Antipsychotic Injections And Its Effect On Outcomes, Matilda Che

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Staff Education Module On Standardized Administration And Interpretation Of The Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Jacqueline Somuah

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Trauma-Informed De-Escalation Staff Education For Outpatient Psychiatric Nursing, Alice Sesay

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Exploring Child Trafficking Survivors' Experiences: Support, Revictimization, And Justice Institutions, Max Lubin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Improving Medication Adherence In Outpatient Mental Health Care Through Staff Education And Training, Nonye Frances Nwokoro

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Staff Education On Crisis Management Protocol For Aggressive Behaviors In Patients With Developmental Disabilities, Kenneth Mbuen

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Staff Education To Improve End-Of- Life Pain Management Confidence Among Long-Term Care Nurses, Andrea Osuji

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Exploring Healthcare Leadership Strategies To Address Cyberattacks And Assess Their Effectiveness And Compliance, Luana Hippolyte

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Extension Helps Convert Historic North Country Farm To Apple Orchard, Adam Drapcho

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.