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Strangulation And Domestic Violence: The Critical Need For A Forfeiture By Wrongdoing Rule In Montana, Andrew King-Ries

Montana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Contesting National Security In Geopolitical Rivalry, Ji Ma

Montana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Hon. Carla B. Freedman ’88 Shares Her Journey To U.S. Attorney And Magistrate Judge, Jennifer Bancamper

NYLS Community News

No abstract provided.

Book Review: The Ageless Call To Serve: Rethinking Military Service For A Changing World, Richard M. Yates

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Lieutenant Colonel Lanny Snodgrass, MD, PhD

Reviewed by: Commander Richard M. Yates, faculty instructor, Department of Command, Leadership, and Management, US Army War College

At age 63, psychiatrist Lanny Snodgrass defied convention by joining the Army, challenging long-held beliefs about age and military readiness. Drawing on decades of clinical experience with veterans and young soldiers, he exposes the psychological toll of sending teenagers to war while advocating for the wisdom and resilience older recruits can bring. This provocative and inspiring book reimagines military service for a modern world, urging a shift from age-based limits to capability-based inclusion.

©2026 Richard …

Memphis Street Academy Charter School At J.P. Jone V. Philadelphia School District

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Caring For Future Caregivers: Using The Faculty Toolkit Of Teaching Strategies To Support Well-Being For Health Sciences Students, Erica Sciarra, Alice M. Teall

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Current literature supports the positive impact creating a culture of wellness has in promoting individual and organizational wellbeing. Faculty and institutions of higher learning have a responsibility to create a physically and psychologically safe learning environment. Modeling effective ways for students to prioritize their mental health and wellness within the context of the ten dimensions of wellness is paramount. The National Wellness Action Alliance (NWAA) Workgroup recognized and responded to the need to provide faculty with valuable strategies to promote wellness among health sciences students that can be implemented by individual faculty members as well as serve as a springboard …

Clinical Utility Of A Cerebrospinal Fluid Multiplex Pcr Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel In Children: A Retrospective Review Of Positive Results, Supatida Tengsupakul, Madhuri Mulekar, Bibek Raj Bista, Paul Maertens, Kamal Sharma

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Meningitis has significant clinical morbidity and mortality in children. Mortality in children, especially neonates, is high due to diagnostic difficulty. Diagnosis of pediatric meningitis is traditionally made using CSF parameters and cultures. The performance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) meningitis/encephalitis (ME) panel needs further evaluation in the pediatric population.

Methods: Medical records of children with a positive CSF ME panel (June 1, 2016 to August 31, 2018) were reviewed retrospectively. We extracted data about antimicrobials used, laboratory and culture results, duration of antibiotic treatment, hospital stay, and follow-up. Long term outcome was evaluated.

Results: A …

Butte Medical Monitoring Working Group Meeting, Mike Mcanulty, Eric Hassler

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Immune-Mediated Necrotising Myopathy Following Semaglutide Treatment: A Contributing Factor?, Brian Lam, Eleni Tiniakou, Xinhai Robert Zhang, Shervin Assassi

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

This report describes a female patient in her 60s with an immune-mediated necrotising myopathy (IMNM) occurring after semaglutide use. She was found to have progressive dysphagia, dysphonia, proximal muscle weakness and creatine kinase elevation over a 4-month course. Her symptoms were preceded by a single dose of semaglutide. Her work-up revealed features consistent with necrotising myopathy with inflammatory infiltrate on biopsy, and she responded to immunosuppression with corticosteroids and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). She gradually improved and successfully returned to her baseline functional status while off immunosuppression for several months and with continued avoidance of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Here, …

Examining Academics’ Decision-Making Processes And Implementation Challenges Of Blended Learning Models For Future Higher Education, Devrim Akgunduz, Aysegul Kinik Topalsan

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: Blended learning has gained increasing attention in higher education as a hybrid approach that integrates face-to-face and online modalities. This study investigates academics’ decision-making processes and challenges in implementing blended learning models to inform future educational practices.

Methods: An exploratory case study design was employed. Data were obtained from academics representing multiple faculties who participated in a professional development program on technological approaches and learning models. Participants completed the Blended Learning Sub-Model Preparation Form, which was analyzed to identify preferences and challenges in adopting blended learning.

Results: Findings reveal a clear preference for sub-models such as the flipped classroom, …

Communication Barriers Experienced By Academicians And International Students During The Education Process And Related Solutions, Ferhat Kaçar, Yusuf Taha Okan

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objective: In this study, we address the communication barriers between academics and international students using a phenomenological approach. The aim of the study is to examine in depth the communication barriers faced by these two groups in the education process and to develop solutions for these barriers.

Method: The qualitative data obtained from semi-structured interviews with 42 academics and 50 international students were analyzed using the MAXQDA 20 package program.

Results: In the study, four themes and sub-codes related to these themes were identified: (1) academics’ communications problems with international students, (2) solution suggestions for academics’ communication problems, (3) international …

March 5, 2026, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Athletic Trainers’ Motivations For And Satisfaction With Transition To The Physician Practice Setting, Abigail G. Overstreet, Nicolette A. Harris, Cailee E. Welch Bacon

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

An increasing number of athletic trainers are transitioning from traditional settings, such as secondary schools, colleges, universities, and professional sports, to physician practice. Although research suggests athletic trainers may be changing settings in search of better working conditions, little is known about their motivations for and satisfaction with the setting transition. The objective of this research was to explore athletic trainers’ motivations for and satisfaction with transition to the physician practice setting. A qualitative design was used to collect and interpret data. Eleven certified athletic trainers (6 women, 5 men; age 1⁄4 38.5 6 10.0 years) who transitioned from a …

Improving Entry-Level Athletic Training Student Confidence In Emergency Care: A Pilot Study, Michele Pye, Cade Watts, John Hunt, Kimberly Pritchard

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Introduction: Immediate and emergency care is essential to athletic training education and clinical practice. Athletic training students (ATS) may have limited exposure to emergencies during their clinical experiences, which can undermine their confidence. AT educators can improve ATS confidence and clinical reasoning using a simulation-based, learner-centered SNAPPS approach. SNAPPS consists of Summarizing the history and findings, Narrowing and Analyzing the differential diagnoses, Probing peers about uncertainties or confusion, Planning management, and Selecting case-related knowledge gaps for self-directed learning. This empowers students to control the learning environment while adding realism to encounters. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine …

Trust, Culture, And Conversation: How Athletic Training Leaders Navigate High-Stakes Interactions, Nicole A. Wilkins, Ashley B. Thrasher, Ericka P. Zimmerman

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Introduction: Engaging in difficult conversations is central to leadership growth and requires sustained effort to refine and strengthen these skills. Leaders not only need to navigate the complexities of their role within an organization, but also the intersectionality of interpersonal dynamics, emotional intelligence, structural hierarchies, and the nuanced environments that influence how communication occurs. Furthermore, leaders must adapt to role expectations that shift across clinical, academic, and administrative contexts, adjusting their approach to engaging in conversations based on these complexities. As part of a larger research project examining difficult conversations, this portion of the study explored how leaders in athletic …

Integrating Wearable Technologies Into Athletic Training: Bridging Innovation And Clinical Practice, Michael Douglas

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Athletic training is entering a transformative period driven by the convergence of wearable technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced biomechanical modeling. Historically, wearable technology in sport was primarily used for performance tracking, including workload monitoring, heart rate assessment, and movement quantification. However, advances in sensor accuracy and data analytics have expanded the clinical relevance of wearable systems, allowing athletic trainers to monitor fatigue markers, movement asymmetry, and neuromuscular control patterns that inform injury risk and rehabilitation progression. Wearable sensor technologies provide objective data that can support clinical decision-making when integrated with traditional evaluation methods.¹Despite these advancements, wearable technologies present persistent …

Performance On The Timed Single-Leg Step-Down Test Is Correlated With Hip And Knee Biomechanics As Measured By 3d Markerless Motion Capture, Ghislain Aminake, Anthony Drazick, Christ Focht, Chloe Roy, Emily Clark, Savannah Knighton, Edward Austin, Jeremy Burnham

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Introduction: The timed single-leg step-down (SLSD) test is widely used in clinical and sports settings to assess lower extremity function and injury risk, yet the specific biomechanical determinants of performance on this test remain poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between performance on the timed SLSD test and hip and knee biomechanics captured by a markerless 3-D motion-analysis system. Methods: Twenty (20) healthy high school athletes with no recent history of lower extremity injury completed a 60-second timed single leg step down test. The number of quality SLSD repetitions (REPS) constituted their SLSD score. …

Women, Finance, & Education 2025: Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, And Attitudes, Susan R. Madsen, April Townsend

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

During the fall of 2023, Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) researchers conducted a statewide study to establish a baseline for public perceptions related to the awareness, understanding, and attitudes about challenges that Utah women and girls face. In early 2024, we published 20 short research summaries¹ that shared the results of this comprehensive study (see Nos. 9–28). Next, in the fall of 2024, we administered this survey, with slight changes, around the state of Utah for the second time. Six comprehensive research white papers were then published on the results (see Nos. 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, and …

High School Teachers’ Perspectives Of Middle School Biomedical Science Career Exploration Programs, Stephanie Gurule-Leyba

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Biomedical sciences (BMS) are a common career pathway for U.S. Hispanic high school students interested in pursuing healthcare careers. Little was known about how middle school career exploration programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics motivate Hispanic students to continue pursuing BMS careers. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore high school teachers’ perspectives of how middle school BMS career exploration programs can motivate Hispanic students’ interest in BMS careers. The study was grounded in Keller’s attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction motivation model. Thirteen high school BMS teachers, who have taught or are currently teaching the PLTW …

Identification Of De Novo Variants From Parent-Proband Duos Via Long-Read Sequencing, Leandros Boukas, Emmanuèle C. Délot, Georgia Pitsava, Christine Lambert, Cairbre Fanslow, Primo Baybayan, Sami Belhadj, Bojan Losic, John Harting, Krista Bluske, Jonathan Lotempio, Huda B. Al-Kouatly, Rachid Karam, William J. Rowell, Changrui Xiao, Eric Vilain, Seth I. Berger

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

While de novo variants cause many Mendelian disorders, their detection currently requires sequencing of the proband and both biological parents. This is not feasible when only one parent is available, a limitation for millions of families. Here, we develop duoNovo, which identifies de novo variants from parent-proband duos using long-read sequencing followed by haplotype reconstruction and detection of identical-by-descent haplotype blocks. We sequenced 104 trios with PacBio HiFi sequencing and applied duoNovo to each of the 208 duos constructed by masking one parent, classifying over 55 million variants according to their de novo status. We evaluated duoNovo's performance against classifications …

March 5, 2026, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Global Evidence For The Ecological Effects Of Greening Of Grey Infrastructure: A Systematic Review Protocol, Jessica R. Allen, Louise B. Firth, Melanie J. Bishop, Katherine A. Dafforn, Ferrante Grasselli, Mick E. Hanley, Antony M. Knights, Mariana Mayer-Pinto, Abigail Mcquatters-Gollop, Kathryn A. O’Shaughnessy, Francesca Porri, Rebecca K. Smith, Elisabeth M.A. Strain, Anaëlle J. Lemasson

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

BackgroundThe presence of artificial structures in our marine environments is increasing rapidly, with negative impacts for biodiversity. Greening of grey infrastructure (GGI) - an eco-engineering method applied to the marine context - aims to increase the ecological value of traditional grey infrastructure, while still allowing it to perform its primary human-centric function. GGI is a rapidly increasing field of research, being tested and implemented worldwide by academics, private practitioners, governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), amongst others, using a variety of methods. Outcomes vary widely, and results are communicated across a range of peer-reviewed and grey literature, rendering the evidence base for …

Recurrent Lateral Patellar Dislocation After Mpfl Repair With Subsequent Tibial Tubercle Anteromedialization And Concomiant Mpfl Reconstruction, Jacob Hardy, Anthony Thomas Drazick, Joshua Pratt, Jeremy M. Burnham

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Introduction: Patellar instability is a common knee pathology, particularly among adolescents and young adults, with reported incidence rates ranging from 7 to 77 per 100,000 person-years. Following an initial patellar dislocation, recurrence rates have been reported as high as 86%, particularly in patients with underlying anatomic risk factors. Identification of the multifactorial contributors to patellar instability is critical to guide appropriate management and prevent recurrent episodes. Common pathoanatomic factors associated with recurrent instability include trochlear dysplasia, patella alta, lateralized tibial tubercle, coronal or torsional malalignment, and abnormal patellar shift. This case report describes a patient who presented with a chronic …

Proteomics Analysis Of Plasma For Risk Of Sepsis: Findings From The Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities Study, Junichi Ishigami, Xiao Hu, Pascal Schlosser, Thomas R Austin, Jingsha Chen, Bruce M Psaty, David Dowdy, Christie M Ballantyne, Morgan E Grams, Josef Coresh, James S Floyd, Kunihiro Matsushita

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of infection with high mortality. A high-throughput analysis of circulating blood proteins may provide mechanistic insight and potent therapeutic targets for the prevention of sepsis.

Methods: We used multivariable Cox regression analysis to examine the association of 4955 plasma proteins, measured by SomaScan, with the risk of incident sepsis among 11 065 participants of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study (visit 3 in 1993 to 1995; mean age, 60.1 years, 54.4% female, 21.0% Black). Proteins (false discovery rate [FDR] of P < 0.05) discovered at visit 3 were replicated using data at visit 5 (n = 4869 in 2011 to 2013: mean age, 75.5 years) and in the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) (n = 3512 in 1992 to 1993; mean age, 74.5 years). Canonical pathways were identified by enrichment analyses.

Results: At ARIC visit three, 669 proteins were associated with the risk …

Bi-Allelic Variants In Nrdc Cause A Neurodevelopmental Disorder Characterized By Neonatal Lethality, Microcephaly, And Brain Abnormalities, Davut Pehlivan, Abigail Sandoval, Reza Maroofian, François Lecoquierre, Aisha M Al Shamsi, Gyu S Lee, Osman Yesilbas, Preston Taylor, Matthew B Mcdougal, Vahid Bahrambeigi, Omid Aryani, Juan Felipe Ramirez, Khalid Hama Salih, Chadi Al Alam, Heba Morsy, Haytham Hussien, Tarek Omar, Ibrahim M Abdelrazek, Anne Claire Brehin, Dana Marafi, Tugba Kalayci, Jubran Abu Rahma, Jawabreh Kassem Talbeya, Husein Dabbah, Eric Verspyck, Toktam Moosavian, Jawid M Fatih, Tadahiro Mitani, Gulsen Akay, Daniel G Calame, Anne-Marie Guerrot, Wendy K Chung, Henry Houlden, James R Lupski, Adel Shalata, Wan Hee Yoon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Nardilysin (NRDC) plays a role in multiple cellular functions in diverse cellular compartments, including ectodomain shedding in the plasma membrane, as well as chaperoning a key Krebs cycle enzyme in mitochondria. We had previously reported limited clinical information from two individuals with homozygous frameshift variants in NRDC. With inclusion of previously published individuals, here we report 14 individuals (10 females, four males) from nine unrelated families carrying homozygous NRDC pathogenic variants. Common clinical features include severe to profound developmental delay/intellectual disability (12/12), microcephaly (13/13), prematurity (5/13), lethality in the first 3 years of life (9/14), seizures (7/11), joint contractures (4/8), …

The Physiology, Pathophysiology, And Clinical Implications Of Fluid Resuscitation In Critically Ill Patients, Akram M. Eraky, Yasser Mokhtar, Adnan Khan, Amr Farag, Sondos Elawany, Walaa Alsabbagh, Alisha Wright, Mostafa Alamrosy

GME Publications

One of the most common interventions in the ED and ICU to restore physiologic homeostasis is fluid administration. It is essential for the intensivists and ED physicians to be aware of the physiological characteristics of different fluids and the potential harm associated with their use. In this article, we explore the physiology and pathophysiology of fluid administration in humans, emphasizing how fluid administration can alter acid-base balance, perfusion, osmotic and oncotic pressures, immunologic and inflammatory responses, and hemodynamics. We also discuss fluid resuscitation strategies across common clinical scenarios, such as septic shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, rhabdomyolysis, acute pancreatitis, and acute brain …

Montana Kaimin, March 5, 2026, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Computational Discovery Of Sars-Cov-2 Viral Entry Inhibitory Peptides From Androctonus Mauretanicus Scorpion Venom: Molecular Docking And Molecular Dynamics Simulations Targeting The Spike Protein, Reda Chahir, Salaheddine Redouane, Jacob Galan, Hicham Hboub, Lahoussaine Aserrar, Salma Chakir, Ahmed Salim Lahlou, Hinde Aassila, Rachid El Fatimy, Naoual Oukkache

School of Medicine Publications

Background and Objective: 

While vaccination remains central to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants with partial resistance to immune responses has highlighted the need for complementary therapeutic strategies. Among these, antiviral agents that inhibit viral entry mechanisms are of particular interest. Animal venoms, especially scorpion venoms, are a rich source of bioactive peptides with potential antiviral properties. This study aimed to evaluate peptides derived from the Moroccan scorpion Androctonus mauretanicus as inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein, which mediates virus entry into host cells via ACE2 receptor binding.

Material and Methodology: 

Six peptides from the venom of the …

The Effectiveness Of Mode Deactivation Model Group Counseling In Improving The Emotional Wellness Of Junior High School Students, Ananda Dwi Rahmadanti, Muya Barida, Sri Hartini, Aprilia Setyowati

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

This study was motivated by the low level of emotional wellness among some junior high school students, characterized by difficulties in recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions adaptively, thereby impacting social behavior and learning processes at school. Previous studies have shown that emotion regulation-based interventions are effective in improving adolescents' emotional well-being. However, counseling interventions in schools that specifically target emotional regulation patterns to improve students' emotional wellness are still relatively limited in guidance and counseling services. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effectiveness of group counseling using the Mode Deactivation Counseling (MDC) model in improving the emotional wellness of …

Konvensi Tentang Tanggung Jawab Internasional Kerusakan Disebabkan Oleh Benda-Benda Angkasa, K. Martono S.H., Ll.M., H. Sirait S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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