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Young Professionals, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Young Professionals

No abstract provided.

Different Levels Of Single-Strain Probiotic (Bacillus Subtilis) With Proteolytic Enzyme (Serratiopeptidase) Can Be Used As An Alternative To Antibiotic Growth Promoters In Broiler, Muhammad Mushtaq, Baseerat Ali, Majid Ali, Neelam Bibi, Rabin Raut, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Ayman A. Swelum

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

In the current study, the proteolytic enzyme (serratiopeptidase) was used to enhance the efficacy of Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) probiotic as a growth promotor in broiler chicken. The effects of serratiopeptidase on the efficacy of different levels of B. subtilis as a growth promotor in broiler chicks were evaluated regarding growth performance traits, villus histomorphometric characterization, and intestinal microbiota count. Day-old broiler chicks (n = 120) were allocated into 4 groups having 3 replicates/group. In the control group (C), the basal diet was kept without supplementation. In treatment groups (P100, P150, and P200), the basal diet was supplemented with 100, …

Why Do We Not Stand Up To Misinformation? Factors Influencing The Likelihood Of Challenging Misinformation On Social Media And The Role Of Demographics, Selin Gurgun, Deniz Cemiloglu, Emily Arden Close, Keith Phalp, Preslav Nakov, Raian Ali

Natural Language Processing Faculty Publications

This study investigates the barriers to challenging others who post misinformation on social media platforms. We conducted a survey amongst U.K. Facebook users (143 (57.2 %) women, 104 (41.6 %) men) to assess the extent to which the barriers to correcting others, as identified in literature across disciplines, apply to correcting misinformation on social media. We also group the barriers into factors and explore demographic differences amongst them. It has been suggested that users are generally hesitant to challenge misinformation. We found that most of our participants (58.8 %) were reluctant to challenge misinformation. We also identified moderating roles of …

Australian General Practice Training Program: National Report On The 2023 National Registrar Survey, Rebecca Taylor, Leyna Clarke, Michelle Hsien

Higher education research

The Australian General Practice Training National Registrar Survey (AGPT NRS) is an annual, national survey of GP registrars currently training in the AGPT program. It collects information via an online questionnaire about registrar satisfaction, experience and future career plans. It also collects information about registrars’ demographics and training contexts and other aspects of their training experience. This survey is part of the Department of Health and Aged Care’s (the Department) monitoring and quality improvement activities. The information collected in the AGPT NRS can be used to assure the quality of training provision in the program, enables continuous improvement and allows …

Plants Reduced Nitrous Oxide Emissions From A Northern Great Plains Saline/Sodic Soil, Sharon A. Clay, Thandiwe Nleya, David E. Clay, Deepak Joshi, Dwarika Bhattarai, Shin-Yi Marzano, Bhanu Prakash Petla

Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science Faculty Publications

The slowly establishing salt-tolerant perennial grasses reduced nitrous oxide (N2 O- N) emissions from saline/sodic soil compared to barren areas. Other salt-tolerant species may accelerate vegetative establishment and reduce N 2 O-N emissions. In a greenhouse study, barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), Florida broadleaf mustard (Brassica juncea L.), and Kernza intermediate wheatgrass [Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & D. R. Dewey] were grown for 63 days to compare shoot biomass and chemical composition, N 2 O-N emissions, and the soil microbiome between saline/sodic and productive (non-salt impacted) soils. Emissions were measured six times daily from 1 to 22 and 42 to 63 …

Development Of An In Vitro 3-Dimensional Co-Culture Human Colorectal Cancer Model In Microfluidic Devices, Abby Jens

Master's Theses

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with the relative 5-year survival rate for distant stage cancer being only 14%. The most common treatment for colorectal cancer is with chemotherapeutic drugs; however, the discovery of these drugs is costly, time-consuming, and often requires the use of animal models that do not yield results that translate to clinical trials. Due to these shortcomings, researchers seek to develop physiologically relevant in vitro tumor models that more accurately mimic the tumor microenvironment for cheaper and faster high-throughput drug screening. The aim of this research was …

Changes In Out-Of-Home Recreation Attitudes Under The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, P. Ivanova, M. Khalifa

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

Recreation directly affects the factors that create personality. It can evoke feelings of well-being, and satisfaction related to positive identity, growth, creativity, balanced competition, character, mental capacity, individual dignity, physical condition, socialization, and coping attitude. All these characteristics are correlated to one degree or another with public health and welfare. The article aims to study, present, and analyze the changes in out-of-home recreational activities of Bulgarian citizens under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following methods were applied: desk study of the content of specialized literary sources; analysis of reports and official documents of national organizations; process monitoring; formal …

Inclusive Data Mangement: Reporting, Storing, And Sharing Of Information On Beneficiaries In The Mine Action Sector, Maysa Hajjaj Phd, Lauren Burrows, Teia Rogers, Natalia Lozano, Phd, Sarah Kamal Elias, Samban Seng

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The mine action sector has witnessed transformative changes in data management practices, underpinned by international legal instruments such as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC),[1] the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM),[2] and Protocols II and V of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW).[3] Despite advancements, transitioning from operational to people-centric data practices has presented challenges, especially about gender, diversity, inclusion, and protection. This study explored current data management methodologies, emphasizing sensitive data and its interplay with gender and diverse social identities. Grounded in case studies from Cambodia, Colombia, and Iraq, the research uncovered the state …

The Mine Action Trauma Care Collaborative: Enhancing Coordination Between Humanitarian Mine Action And The Emergency Health Response To Civilian Casualties Of Explosive Ordnance, Hannah Wild, Christelle Loupforest, Loren Persi, Elke Hottentot, Sebastian Kasack, Firoz Alizada, International Blast Injury Research Network (Ibirn), Adam Kushner, Barclay T. Stewart

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Modern armed conflict is characterized by the use of a wide variety of explosive weapons (EW), creating complex injury patterns with need for rapid first aid including hemorrhage control close to the point of injury. Yet, in many places where these injuries occur, formal trauma systems are weakened by conflict and resource limitations. In conflict zones, where immediate trauma care is often challenging to access for civilian casualties of EW, the humanitarian mine action (HMA) sector’s unique position and capabilities present a critical opportunity to bridge this gap—a potential that has been realized with the creation of the Mine Action …

The Journal Of Conventional Weapons Destruction, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.

Let's Drink! A Comparative Analysis Of The Marketing And Branding Strategies Of Cutwater Spirits And Los Sundays, Emma Lauren Wells

Experience Industry Management

With spirit consumption on the rise, it has become increasingly important for alcohol companies to craft a unique brand and strategically market themselves towards their target consumers in order to stand out amongst their competitors and drive their product sales. The selected alcohol companies for this study, Cutwater Spirits and Los Sundays, are both relatively new, yet well-known, alcohol brands. The purpose of this study was to examine the marketing and branding strategies of Cutwater Spirits and Los Sundays. Through comparative analysis and an instrument developed by the researcher, data were collected on the companies’ branding strategies including packaging, logo, …

Beyond City Limits: A Case Study On The Sustainability Practices At Austin City Limits Music Festival, Molly Dengler

Experience Industry Management

As sustainably efforts have increased throughout the events industry, Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival has taken initiative to incorporate a number of their own sustainable efforts into this annual event. The purpose of this study was to examine the three pillars of sustainability within Austin City Limits Music Festival. Research for this study was conducted using a case study guide, developed by the researcher, to assess the sustainability practices currently being implemented within the ACL Festival. The results of this study indicate that Austin City Limits Music Festival utilized effective sustainability practices, including waste management programs, diverse opportunities, and …

Positive Liberty, Negative Liberty, And Marketing Regulations: A Holistic Analysis, Tony Yan, Michael R. Hyman

Global Business Leadership Faculty Publications

Marketing regulations are warranted when unfettered marketing practices compromise many people's positive and negative liberties. We elucidate these liberties’ multifaceted but interdependent connotations for societally justified marketing regulations from a novel framework integrating the social sciences, philosophy, history, and marketing. The limitations of unbalanced or less represented market or government regulation notwithstanding, overcoming marketing imbalances and enhancing personal and societal liberties via pluralistic, well-designed, enforceable, and multilateral regulations can advance a pluralistic democracy's diverse market-related interests. By informing companies and consumers about societally responsible liberties, well-regulated marketing can spur common goods creation.

The Santa Clara, 2024-03-01, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

N.E. Hansen Papers, Sdsu Archives And Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library

University Archives

Niels Ebbesen Hansen, a pioneering horticulturist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to agriculture and plant breeding, dedicated his career to enhancing agricultural practices through the introduction of new plant varieties. The N.E. Hansen Papers offer an exploration of his achievements, including articles, bulletins, and circulars from his tenure at the South Dakota Experiment Station. Additionally, contributions from Helen Hansen Loen provide valuable insights into his personal and professional life. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding Hansen's legacy and his contribution to agricultural science.

The Utility Of Interventional Anesthesia, Kylie Daguio, Kiley Jackson, Samantha Boever, Andrew Chang, James Keane, Leonard B. Goldstein

SOMA Faculty Publications

no abstract

Pharmacy Matters - March 2024, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Matters Newsletters

Featured stories: "Three Pharmacy Alumni Named to Alumni Association 40 Under 40 List," "Research Day Participation Continues Upward Climb," "Pharmacy Resident Secures Grant for Diabetes Study," "Pharmacy Professors Elected to National Leadership Roles," "Spotlight on Women's History"

Interview Questions For Reiki And Well-Being Project, Lindsey M. Harper

0885: Reiki and Well-Being Interviews

This is the first set of questions that was asked during the course of these interviews. Questions span conversations about an individual's family and upbringing, direct experiences with Reiki, Reiki's relationship in their daily lives, and demographic questions. To replicate a portion of these materials, please cite this document and its associated URL.

March 2024: Region 10 Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center (Resptc) At Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’S Hospital, Providence - Special Pathogens Program

Special Pathogens Newsletters

REGION 10 SPECIAL PATHOGENS NEWSLETTER

The Propriety Of Restraint: Assessing The Viability And Wisdom Of Executive And Legislative Branch Action To Eliminate Collective Bargaining Rights In The Department Of Defense, Casey Keppler

Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal

Department of Defense civilian employees are generally permitted to be represented by unions who can engage in collective bargaining with the management on their behalf. In contrast with the private sector, unions representing federal government employees are prohibited from striking and are severely restricted in the topics they can negotiate with management. Given these limitations and the consternation collective bargaining can cause management officials, the question can reasonably asked whether unions’ existence in the federal sector enhance or impair the enterprise. This article discusses the mechanisms available to the Legislative and Executive Branches to eliminate the collective bargaining rights of …

March 2024: Etsu Counseling Center Services, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

This and That for Graduate Success Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Behavioral Management Of Respiratory/Phonatory Dysfunction For Dysarthria Associated With Neurodegenerative Disease: A Systematic Review, Sarah E. Perry, Michelle Troche, Jessica E. Huber, Jordanna Sevitz, James Curtis, Brianna Kiefer, Qiana Dennard, Deanna Britton, Multiple Additional Authors

Speech and Hearing Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Purpose:

This systematic review represents an update to previous reviews of the literature addressing behavioral management of respiratory/phonatory dysfunction in individuals with dysarthria due to neurodegenerative disease.

Method:

Multiple electronic database searches and hand searches of prominent speech-language pathology journals were conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses standards.

Results:

The search yielded 1,525 articles, from which 88 met inclusion criteria and were reviewed by two blinded co-investigators. A large range of therapeutic approaches have been added to the evidence base since the last review, including expiratory muscle strength training, singing, and computer- and device-driven …

Childhood Discipline Disparities For African American And Latinx Students, Cierra Townsend

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

African American and Latinx students are disproportionality impacted by punitive discipline models including suspensions, detention, and expulsions. This disproportionality removes students from the education setting creating adverse social emotional, academic, and economic outcomes. Students who are suspended and expelled are more likely to have contact with the juvenile justice system and or to be pushed out of school into alternative settings. Therefore, punitive discipline leads to increased school-based pathways to the juvenile justice system (SPJJ), also known as the school the prison pipeline (STPP). Despite knowledge of these adverse outcomes, schools continue to utilize punitive discipline practices. School psychologists are …

College Of Health Sciences Newsletter, College Of Health Sciences, Old Dominion University

Ellmer College of Health Sciences Newsletters

March 2024 issue of Old Dominion University's College of Health Sciences Newsletter.

The Student Movement Volume 108 Issue 17: Opening Doors For Change: Accessibility At Andrews, Savannah Tyler, Nick Bishop, Amelia Stefanescu, Corinna Bevier, Andrew Francis, Melissa Moore, Jonathan Clough, Reagan Westerman, Katie Davis, Abby Shim, Rodney Bell, Lexie Dunham, Nate Miller, Lily Burke

The Student Movement v. 108 (2023-2024)

HUMANS

Perspectives and Reminiscence: an Alumni Spotlight, Interviewed by Savannah Tyler

Andrews Accommodation Experiences, Interviewed by Savannah Tyler

Wheels of Change: Mark Moreno's Odyssey in Architectural Inclusivity, Interviewed by Nick Bishop

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

A Footnote on "One Day", Amelia Stefanescu

Stella Young: "I'm Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much.", Corinna Bevier

Taking A Lesson From "You Can't Take It With You", Amelia Stefanescu

NEWS

From Saved to Saving; An AU Student's Connection to Bone Marrow Donating, Andrew Francis

Building Accessibility on Campus, Part I, Melissa Moore

The World's Coolest Dictator? Democracy in El Salvador, Jonathan Clough

IDEAS

AI …

Finite Element Analysis Of Thermal-Mechanical Instabilities In Nonmetallic Friction Composite Material, Joseph-Shaahu Shaahu

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Thermal-mechanical instability (TMI) has been a research topic of interest as it focuses a lot on transportation systems. Thermal-mechanical instability was first noticed in railway and experimentally studied with a pin-to-pin or pin-to-surface setup of sliding contact. The topic has been extended into brakes and clutches which are two of the most common sliding systems most susceptible to thermal buckling and thermoelastic instability (TEI), where thermal buckling and thermoelastic instability are two sub-categories of thermal-mechanical instability. Thermal-mechanical instability is an ongoing research to better understand the phenomenon and the limits at which such instability occurs. This work delved into the …

Sustainable Shift: Analyzing Drivers For Low-Carbon Transportation Adoption In California’S Heavy-Duty And Off-Road Sectors, Vuban Chowdhury, Farzana Mehzabin Tuli, Suman Kumar Mitra

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

The transportation sector stands out as a major challenge for California’s transition to a more sustainable transportation system, as it accounts for most of the greenhouse gas emissions. This underscores the urgency for government agencies to take decisive action in promoting the adoption of low-carbon transportation (LCT) within the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) and off-road equipment (ORE) sectors. This study employs content analysis to investigate the impact of behavioral factors, specifically awareness and impression, on LCT adoption within these sectors. The analysis results are refined using a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool. The results indicate that awareness about LCT, in conjunction …

Peaks Island Star : March 2024, Vol. 44, Issue 3, Service Agencies Of The Island

Peaks Island Star, 2024

The Peaks Island Star is the newsletter of the island's service agencies and other community news.

Office Of Equity And Inclusion Newsletter - March 2024, Office Of Equity And Inclusion, East Tennessee State University

Office of Equity and Inclusion Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Why Is This Man's Urine Flaky?, Brittney Hulsey

PA Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.