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An Evaluation Of The Nebraska Ffa Launch! Program, Miranda M. Hornung

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The purpose of this program evaluation was to discover the experiences of entrepreneurial education received in the Nebraska FFA Launch! Program in relation to future decisions for high school students about entrepreneurship. The Launch! Program aims to provide an educational experience for youth to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and view entrepreneurship as a possible career pathway. This focus addresses the opportunity to potentially help solve the issue of brain drain in rural Nebraska communities. A program evaluation was conducted by story harvesting from past participants through Zoom interviews to understand personal experiences and takeaways from their time in the Launch! …

Assessment Of Clinical And Neuroimaging Efficacy Of Treatment Targeting Tau Pathology In Mild Cognitive Impairment And Mild To Moderate Alzheimer’S Disease With Hydromethylthionine Mesylate Using External Control Data, Bjoern O. Schelter, Helen Shiells, Serena Lo, Nafeesa Nazlee, Emily Evans, Peter Bentham, Serge Gauthier, Henrik Zetterberg, Gordon K. Wilcock, Lutz Froelich, Alistair Burns, Emer Macsweeney, Clive Ballard, Jin-Tai Yu, Tay Siew Choon, Vahe Asvatourian, Natalia Muehlemann, Jan Priel, Karin Kook, Tenecia Sullivan, Diane Downie, Sonya Miller, Carol Pringle, John M. D. Storey, Tom Baddeley, Charles R. Harrington, Roger Staff, Anca-Larisa Sandu, Claire Hull, Richard G. Stefanacci, Claude M. Wischik

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM) targets tau pathology and also has tau-independent symptomatic activity. A traditional randomised placebo-controlled trial (RCT) was precluded by loss of blinding due to urinary colouration and therapeutic activity at the minimum dose required to maintain blinding.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of HMTM in participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD).

METHODS: Because a traditional RCT was not feasible without loss of blinding, we compared HMTM 16 mg/day in TRx-237-039 with propensity score matched true placebo controls from the FDA-sponsored Critical Path for AD (CPAD) database with …

Data-Informed Implementation Of Ambient Scribe Training: Tracking Adoption And Perceptions In Family Medicine Residency, Jessica Sefen, Kevin Lee, Alonzo Jalan, Meinuo Chen Baca, Bonnie Bobot, Samantha Ladin, Stephanie Malusic, Collin Spencer, Will Lehmann, Keyonna Taylor-Coleman, Deborah Simpson

Aurora GME

Introduction: AI is rapidly being implemented within clinical medicine and is utilized by medical students, residents, and faculty alike. However, with the exponential development in modern technology, a training curriculum must quickly evolve to keep up with correct-use education, clearing misconceptions, and addressing concerns. We focused primarily on the ambient scribe tool (Nuance DAX Copilot) as it is the most used within our organization.

Aims: To provide faculty and residents within our residency program with structured training and education for effective use of AI-assisted documentation tools to improve patient care through strategic leveraging of clinical AI use.

Methods: To address …

Patient Perception Of Pain Following Extraction And Bone Graft With Or Without Preemptive Ibuprofen: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Samah Rady

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Objective: The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate the effects of preemptive analgesia on postoperative pain following extraction and ridge preservation and to evaluate the association between dental care-related fear and anxiety, health literacy, fear of pain, and pain catastrophizing with post-operative pain and swelling perception as well as Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Materials and Methods: Ibuprofen 600mg (test; n=9) or placebo (n=13) were randomly given one hour prior to extraction and ridge preservation. Preoperatively, patients completed the following questionnaires: Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), Oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14), Fear of Pain (FPQ-III), Pain …

Subversive Speculative Theology In Women's Stories From The Mormon Home Literature Movement, Rachel Meibos Helps

Theses and Dissertations

In the 1910s, Mormon women used sentimental speculative fiction published in official Relief Society Magazine to engage theological questions often reserved for male ecclesiastical authority. This paper examines three short stories: Edna Coray's "A Quitter–Almost." (1918), Lucy May Green's "A Whiff of Ether" (1919), and Laura Jenkins's "Beyond the Portals" (1916), each of which depicts a woman's encounter with the spirit world at the moment of death or near-death. Drawing on the Mormon Home Literature movement and the broader tradition of sentimental fiction as political and moral discourse, I argue that these authors used narrative to fill gaps in official …

Assessing Readiness, Perceptions, And Behaviors Of Midlife Adults To Adopt A Dietary Pattern Associated With Cognitive Benefits, Meghan E. Sullivan

Theses

Objective:  To explore the barriers and facilitators for following a brain-healthy dietary pattern by assessing readiness, cognitive dietary adherence, eating competence, quality of life, and health beliefs in midlife adults. Design: Quantitative cross-sectional online survey. Participants: Adults aged 30-60 years (N=189) recruited through social media, flyers, email, and text. Main outcome measures: Readiness to adopt a brain-healthy dietary pattern, eating competence, health beliefs, quality of life, and dietary adherence to a brain-healthy pattern such as the MIND diet. Analysis: Descriptive statistics, ANOVAs, Chi-Square, and correlations were conducted to explore associations among readiness, eating competence, health beliefs, quality of life, and …

Moving From Pico To Ppco, Amy Six-Means

PPCO Resources & Education

No abstract provided.

Behind The Curtain Of The Faculty Job Interview Process, Russell T. Johnson, Natalia Sánchez

Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research

Securing a faculty position is the final milestone for many individuals completing their PhD or postdoctoral training. However, navigating the academic job market can feel like a full-time endeavor, which often has to be balanced alongside tasks like manuscript preparation, dissertation completion, or grant applications. Despite extensive training in research and teaching, many candidates report feeling underprepared for the multifaceted and often hidden nature of the faculty interview process. Furthermore, seeking guidance about this process can be intimidating for some, as individuals may lack access to a career development mentoring team. As part of the 2024 American Society of Biomechanics …

Tracing Microplastics From Polymer-Coated Urea: Urban To Agricultural Pathways And Environmental Fate, Caden Joseph Seely

Theses and Dissertations

Polymer-coated urea (PCU) is widely used as a slow-release nitrogen (N) fertilizer because it improves N use efficiency and reduces losses through leaching, denitrification, and volatilization. However, the polymer coating raises concerns about potential microplastic (MP) transport to surface waters following fertilizer application. This thesis evaluates the off-site transport of MPs and associated nutrient and sediment losses from PCU in both urban landscape and agricultural systems. In the urban landscape study, treatments included sod, mulched beds, and water-efficient ground cover receiving uncoated urea, PCU, or liquid slow-release N at 225 kg N ha⁻¹ (with reduced rates for beds and ground …

Improving Immunizations Through Pain Management Techniques: A Quality Improvement Project In Pediatric Populations, Erica Leroy

Nursing

Background

Pediatric nurses observed an increase in vaccination refusals due to past pain experienced. Clinical nurses sought to improve vaccine adherence by addressing pain.

Purpose of Project

The aim of this quality improvement project was to test effectiveness of a Shot Blocker intervention to limit pain and anxiousness when administering vaccines in pediatric patients. The Shot Blocker is a small, reusable plastic device designed to reduce pain anxiety during injections through mechanical stimulation.

Literature Review

Literature indicates that the use of distraction or other pain reducing devices are beneficial. Pain is significantly reduced when compared to using no pain management …

Records Management Systems Employed By Registries In Zambia: A Case Study Of Selected Departments In Health And Education In Livingstone., Sututu Imasiku

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the records management systems employed in the education and health sectors in Zambia, with a focus on their role in improving service. Using a mixed-methods triangulation design, data was collected through surveys, interviews, observations from registry users and key informants with a sample size of 150. 100 teachers where purposively sampled from the Education department specifically at the District Education Secretary registry with 5 key informants and 40 from the Livingstone Teaching Hospital registry with 5 key informants. Chi-square t-test and descriptive analysis was used in quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. The …

Dementia De-Escalation Staff Education Program, Gretchan Edwards

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), including agitation and aggression, present significant challenges in acute care settings and contribute to increased staff injury risk and inconsistent patient care. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to evaluate the impact of a structured dementia de-escalation education program on staff knowledge, confidence, and perceived ability to manage dementia-related behaviors. The guiding PICOT question asked: In acute care staff, how does participation in a structured de-escalation training program that incorporates environmental modifications and organizational support, compared with no formal de-escalation training, affect staff knowledge, confidence, and perceived impact …

Assistant Principals’ Perceptions Of Their University Training, District Provided Orientations, And Professional Development, Claudette Nicole Agbonkhese Parker

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Existing evidence shows that instructional leadership activities are an increasingly demanding aspect of school leaders’ roles, and assistant principals (APs) often enter the position without the preparation or support needed to navigate these complex expectations. The problem addressed was the struggle encountered by some APs in their capacity as instructional leaders within a Florida Public School District (FPSD). Guided by the balanced leadership framework, the purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of current and former FPSD APs regarding their university training, district provided orientations, and professional development (PD). Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 current …

Take A Hike On The Wildside, Adam Drapcho

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

2026 April 17 - From My Notepads Newsletter, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University, Brian Noland

From My Notepads: A Newsletter from President Brian Noland

No abstract provided.

Air Quality Escape Room (Escr): Engaging Residents In Health Equity Education, Victoria Gillet, Jacob Bidwell, Anne Getzin, Aaron A. Levy, Deborah Simpson, Matthew Zabel, Delaney Cairns, Advocate Health Air Quality Escape Room Working Group

Aurora GME

Introduction:

Social and structural drivers of health, including environmental exposures such as air pollution, are increasingly recognized as essential components of equitable health care delivery. Despite this, internal medicine residents often face barriers to meaningfully incorporating environmental health considerations into clinical decision-making. Gamification, including medical education escape rooms, has shown promise in improving learner engagement, autonomy, and competence in nontraditional biomedical topics. This project describes the development of an immersive escape room–style educational intervention focused on the health impacts of air quality for internal medicine residents.

Methods:

In December 2025, two internal medicine faculty participated in a medical education design …

Teaching To Discard Less Red On L & D Today For A Greener Tomorrow, Haley Primuth, Kari A. Schmidt Oliver, Katelyn Lackovich, Anne Getzin, Deborah Simpson

Aurora GME

Introduction

Climate change has known impacts on the health of the maternal-fetal dyad. Economic instability, flooding and displacement lead to reduced access to care, disrupted crop yields and food supply chains. Extreme heat has been linked to increased rates of fetal growth restriction, preterm delivery and stillbirth. Healthcare makes up 4.4% of net global emissions, and work on labor and delivery generates significant waste. Even when incineration of regulated medical waste (“red bag waste”) is done properly, there are still emissions which include greenhouse gases, heavy metals, toxins and particulate matter. It is estimated that 3-10% of total waste generated …

Critical Decisions Regarding Retirement, Philip Zettlemoyer

Senior Honors Theses

Many retirees in America do not understand the variables and important decisions that go into a retirement plan. These variables, however, have a significant effect on any retiree’s financial wellbeing. This case study explains such variables and decisions, as well as the various rules and regulations from the United States Government around the decisions. It then applies this knowledge of variables and regulations in a practical manner by analyzing a specific case study of a middle-class couple nearing retirement. This analysis includes in-depth projections for the couple’s specific situation which would traditionally be created with the expertise of a financial …

Clustering Of Internet Behaviors And Associated Mental Health Outcomes Among U.S. Adolescents, Aakansha Singh, Timothy Grigsby, Miguel Fudolig, Ying Guo, Clariana Ramos De Oliveira

School of Medicine Research Poster Showcase

Poster: Clustering of Internet behaviors and associated mental health outcomes among U.S. adolescents

Senior Recital: Carico, Voice; April 17, 2026, Kennedy Carico, Pepe Guillen Prados

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and sixty-third program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

April 17, 2026

Friday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Glossip’S Road Map To Nowhere, Vida Johnson

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

The Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in Glossip v. Oklahoma was heralded as a victory for the defense. This essay argues that the 2025 Glossip decision does little to fix the myriad problems that led to Mr. Glossip’s wrongful conviction. While ultimately the Supreme Court reached the correct outcome this time, the ordinary judicial process and its purported safeguards were not what saved Mr. Glossip’s life. Rather, it was random chance that came to Mr. Glossip’s aid.

Ten years earlier, the Supreme Court, with many of the same Justices on the bench now, paved the way for Mr. Glossip’s execution. The …

Patient's Age Impact On Stroke Risk And Intracranial Aneurysm Occlusion: Scent Flow Diverter Study-A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial On Large And Giant Aneurysms, Ajay K. Wakhloo, Paul Jenkins, Philip M. Meyers, Alexander L. Coon, Peter T. Kan, Ajit S. Puri, Joost De Vries, Giuseppe Lanzino, Mark D. Bain, Koji C. Ebersole, Babu G. Welch, Aclan Dogan, Pascal Jabbour, J. Mocco, Adnan H. Siddiqui, Aquilla S. Turk, Philipp Taussky, Ricardo A. Hanel

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The prospective single-arm nonrandomized SCENT (Surpass Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization System Pivotal) trial on flow diverter treatment of large and giant intracranial aneurysms (IA) was analyzed for patients' age and IA characteristics affecting stroke and occlusion rates over 5 years (Trial registration NCT01716117).

METHODS: Impact on major ipsilateral stroke and IA occlusion was studied by stratifying age as 65 years and younger vs older than 65. Kaplan-Meier estimates of time to both endpoints, stratified by age, were created. Univariate predictors of time-to-stroke were analyzed using univariable proportional hazards regression models. Limited bivariable modeling was also attempted.

RESULTS: Of …

Draft Final Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Unreclaimed Sites: Ur-03 Construction Completion Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Draft Final Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Unreclaimed Sites: Ur-03 Construction Completion Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.