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Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week (2020-2023)

• Volunteer to Serve as a Commencement Host or Candidate Assistant
• Cybersecurity Training Must be Completed by the End of April
• Volunteers Needed for Operation Move-In
• Vaccine Shots and Boosters Remain Available on Campus
• COVID-19 Testing also Still Available on Campus

Selective Hypermethylation Is Evident In Small Intestine Samples From Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Misty Good, Tianjiao Chu, Patricia Shaw, Lila S Nolan, Joseph Wrobleski, Carlos Castro, Qingqing Gong, Olivia Dewitt, David N Finegold, David Peters

2020-Current year OA Pubs

OBJECTIVE: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common and lethal gastrointestinal disease affecting preterm infants. NEC develops suddenly and is characterized by gut barrier destruction, an inflammatory response, intestinal necrosis and multi-system organ failure. There is currently no method for early NEC detection, and the pathogenesis of NEC remains unclear.

DESIGN: To further understand the molecular mechanisms that support NEC, we used solution phase hybridization and next-generation DNA sequencing of bisulfite converted DNA to perform targeted genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation at high read depth.

RESULTS: We found that ileal samples from surgical NEC infants (n = 5) exist in …

Philosophical Hermeneutics As An Interpretive Framework In The Analysis Of Colin Kaepernick’S Nfl Protest, E. Anthony Muhammad, Cynthia Thomas

Curriculum, Foundations & Reading: Faculty Publications

One of the more polarizing issues that captivated society in recent years was the controversy surrounding National Football League (NFL) athletes kneeling during the playing of the National Anthem. Initiated by NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick as a display of protest against police brutality, kneeling during the anthem sparked a firestorm of controversy and a national debate. In this study the controversy and the two men behind it will be analyzed through the lens of Hans-Georg Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics. Specifically, this study will highlight how Colin Kaepernick and Army veteran Nate Boyer experienced a fusion of horizons that produced the kneeling …

Implementing Policy: Navigating The English Learner Roadmap For Equity, Allison Briceño, Rebecca Bergey

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

This essay explores a variety of ways California’s new policy, the English Learner Roadmap, can be used as a tool to make significant, transformative changes to provide meaningful learning opportunities for students classified as English Learners. It explores the Roadmap’s four principles and provides suggestions for ways to capitalize on the policy to improve educational opportunities for English Learners.

San Jose Community Survey: Perspectives On Safety, Spending, And Policing, Miranda Worthen, Soma De Bourbon, Daniel Desanto, William Armaline

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Role Of Drosophila In Human Disease Research 2.0, Masamitsu Yamaguchi, Shinya Yamamoto

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster is a highly tractable animal model to study various human diseases [1]. Many biological pathways are highly conserved between humans and flies, and nearly 85% of human disease-causing genes have homologs in Drosophila. Drosophila has a relatively short life span and produces a large number of progenies, allowing researchers to perform rapid experiments that can easily be reproduced, allowing reliable statistical analyses of biological data. In addition, there are fewer ethical concerns when using Drosophila for biomedical research compared to mammalian models. Importantly, sophisticated genetic experiments can be designed to answer complicated …

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Npl Site Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

An Imaging Biomarker Of Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes To Risk-Stratify Patients With Hpv-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer, Germán Corredor, Paula Toro, Can Koyuncu, Cheng Lu, Christina Buzzy, Kaustav Bera, Pingfu Fu, Mitra Mehrad, Kim A Ely, Mojgan Mokhtari, Kailin Yang, Deborah Chute, David J Adelstein, Lester D R Thompson, Justin A Bishop, Farhoud Faraji, Wade Thorstad, Patricia Castro, Vlad Sandulache, Shlomo A Koyfman, James S Lewis, Anant Madabhushi

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has excellent control rates compared to nonvirally associated OPSCC. Multiple trials are actively testing whether de-escalation of treatment intensity for these patients can maintain oncologic equipoise while reducing treatment-related toxicity. We have developed OP-TIL, a biomarker that characterizes the spatial interplay between tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and surrounding cells in histology images. Herein, we sought to test whether OP-TIL can segregate stage I HPV-associated OPSCC patients into low-risk and high-risk groups and aid in patient selection for de-escalation clinical trials.

METHODS: Association between OP-TIL and patient outcome was explored on whole slide …

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All Decisions

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Journal Club, Evan Lian

Advocate GME

No abstract provided.

Effectiveness Of Plyometric Or Blood Flow Restriction Training On Technical Kick Force In Taekwondo, Ayşe Hazal Boyanmış, Manolya Akın

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction. The aim of this study was to understand the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) and plyometric training methods on the development of taekwondo technical kick force in active taekwondo athletes. Material and Method. 31 taekwondo athletes, aged between 15 and 18 years, voluntarily participated in the study. They were divided into the blood flow restriction, plyom-etric training and control groups. In addition to taekwondo training, blood flow restriction and plyometric training group were trained for 6 weeks. Technical strike force measurements were made with Herman Digital Trainer, placed on the Hasedo. The difference was examined by the paired …

The Contribution Degree Of Jouf And Hail Students To Voluntary Work: A Descriptive Study, Fadhel Alamri

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed to identify to what extent university students are contributed to volunteering work. Therefore, this study focused on the students of Jouf University & University of Hail. The analytical descriptive methodology was utilized in this study and questionnaires as an instrument to collect data. The instrument consisted of 45 sentences divided into four fields, which are cultural & social, educational, health & environmental, and national & security. The random sample was used to select the sample of the study. It was 850 students, which included 444 students from Jouf University and 406 students from University of Hail. The …

Grit Had A Positive Impact On Moderate-To-High Intensity Physical Activity During The Covid-19 Health Crisis, Kyle Pellerin, Thomas Parrillo, Grant Morgan, Joel Martin, Shane V. Caswell, Nelson Cortes, Ali Boolani, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Recently, moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) has attracted additional scientific interest (e.g., ACSM recommendations) not only thanks to a) the physical and psychological benefits that can be experienced by the general population following just a single bout, but also b) since high levels of MVPA seem to mitigate the mortality risk associated with high levels of sedentary behavior, such as sitting. Non-pharmaceutical interventions against the COVID-19 (e.g., stay-at-home orders) have altered people’s lifestyles (e.g., physical activity, sitting time). Grit, a higher-order personality trait based on two lower-order components (i.e., perseverance and consistency), is highly predictive of both success and performance. …

Predicting In-Season Performance From Pre-Season Power And Gait Metrics In Collegiate Basketball: Preliminary Evidence, Jasmine Piper, Bill Siddiq, Hiroki Matsuo, Grant Morgan, Ali Boolani, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Power training affects gait patterns. Power training also affects basketball performance. The Efficiency index (EFF) is the most used in-season basketball performance metric in the US. Strength and conditioning coaches measure power output via specific jumping tests. Could the pre-season relationship between power and gait provide additional information in foreseeing performance before the basketball season starts? PURPOSE: To a) confirm that pre-season standing broad jump (SBJ) scores correlate with post-season EFF and b) explore if pre-season SBJ scores and pre-season gait metrics (Jumping Point Gap Broad Jump, Stride, and Speed) are correlated. METHODS: Participants (n=17) were recruited from …

Tribute To Judge Duffy | In Memory Of Kevin Thomas Duffy: Voices From The Fordham Law School Community, John D. Feerick

Fordham Law Review Online

Judge Kevin Thomas Duffy was a Bronx born Irish Catholic of immigrant parents, who would scale the heights of the legal profession and serve with integrity as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, practicing lawyer, adjunct law professor, director of the New York regional office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and a federal district court judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Lawyers who knew him shared with me glimpses of his life as a judge and as a person.

Use Of Information Resources And Services Among Undergraduates In The Ibadan Library School, University Of Ibadan, Evelyn Nkechi Emeahara, Jesubukade E. Ajakaye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The use of information resources and services provided in the Library is paramount to undergraduates’ educational activities. However, low use of information resources and services have been presumed among undergraduates hence the study examined the use of information resources and services among undergraduates in Ibadan Library School. The study population consisted of 144 undergraduates in the Ibadan Library School. Total enumeration was used. Questionnaire and interview guide were used for data collection and the data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that undergraduates use the library more during examination periods and hardly use the library outside examination periods. …

Collaborative Initiatives For Mindful Education Through The Arts In Inclusive Classroom Environments, Shannon Vogel, Sheila Scott, Bobbi Schaminee

ABLE Assembly Conference Session Materials

No abstract provided.

2022-04-10_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 216 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (139 Emergency Departments (ED), 77 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, …

Pysanky For Peace, Shari Neilson

Marian Library Blog Archive

Preparing for Holy Week and Easter may include decorating eggs — including the Ukrainian pysanky tradition.

Music For All: Developing Music Instruction For Students With Higher Support Needs, Brian Wagner-Yeung

ABLE Assembly Conference Session Materials

No abstract provided.

Establishment Of Novel Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Patient-Derived Xenograft Models For Receptor Peptide-Targeted Therapy, Catherine G Tran, Jacqueline L Mudd, Ramaswamy Govindan, Paul F Cliften, Ryan C Fields

Open Access Publications

Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP NENs) are rare cancers consisting of neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) and neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), which have been increasing in incidence in recent years. Few cell lines and pre-clinical models exist for studying GEP NECs and NETs, limiting the ability to discover novel imaging and treatment modalities. To address this gap, we isolated tumor cells from cryopreserved patient GEP NECs and NETs and injected them into the flanks of immunocompromised mice to establish patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models. Two of six mice developed tumors (NEC913 and NEC1452). Over 80% of NEC913 and NEC1452 tumor cells stained positive for Ki67. …

Suicide Prevention In Bangladesh: The Role Of Family, S M Yasir Arafat, Tamkeen Saleem, Todd M. Edwards, Syeda Ayat-E-Zainab Ali, Murad M. Khan

Department of Psychiatry

Background: Suicide is a public health problem that gets little attention in Bangladesh especially in prevention aspects. Recent studies revealed that a significant portion of risk factors is closely related to family events. However, potential prevention strategies considering the family structure and involving family dynamics of Bangladesh have not been discussed.
Objectives: We aim to highlight areas of family vulnerability and resilience when the threat of suicide is present, as well as the potential roles of family in suicide prevention in Bangladesh.
Methods: We conducted a thorough narrative and focused literature search and synthesized evidence based on available articles discussing …

The Efficacy Of Low-Dose Aspirin In Pregnancy Among Women In Malaria-Endemic Countries, Melissa Bauserman, Sequoia I. Leuba, Jennifer Hemingway-Foday, Tracy L. Nolen, Janet Moore, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tsehfu, Sarah Saleem, Saleem Jessani

Community Health Sciences

Background: Low dose aspirin (LDA) is an effective strategy to reduce preterm birth. However, LDA might have differential effects globally, based on the etiology of preterm birth. In some regions, malaria in pregnancy could be an important modifier of LDA on birth outcomes and anemia.
Methods: This is a sub-study of the ASPIRIN trial, a multi-national, randomized, placebo controlled trial evaluating LDA effect on preterm birth. We enrolled a convenience sample of women in the ASPIRIN trial from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya and Zambia. We used quantitative polymerase chain reaction to detect malaria. We calculated crude prevalence …

Ang Zoom Bilang Platapormang Pang-Edukasyon Sa Pagtuturo Ng Wika: Mga Repleksiyon At Rekomendasyon Mula Sa Sistematikong Rebyu Ng Mga Literatura, Jay Israel B. De Leon, Oliver Z. Manarang, Nixon Paul J. Sumaoang

Dalumat: Multikultural at Multidisiplinaryong E-Journal sa Araling Filipino

Noong Marso 16, 2020, isinailalim sa Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) ang maraming lugar sa Pilipinas dahil sa panganib na dulot ng pandemyang COVID-19. Nagsanhi ito sa pagkaantala ng maraming gawaing panlipunan kabilang na ang pagpasok sa eskuwelahan. Sa ganitong panahon, kinailangang makaagapay ang sistema ng edukasyon. Mula sa tradisyunal na klaseng face-to-face, hiningi ng pagkakataong gamitin ang iba’t ibang modalidad ng remote learning. Nilayon ng papel na itong talakayin ang potensiyal ng videoconferencing application na Zoom bilang plataporma ng pagtuturo at pagkatuto ng wika sa birtuwal na silid-aralan. Sa pamamagitan ng sistematikong rebyu ng literatura, pinagnilayan ng papel ang mga …

The Efficacy Of Low-Dose Aspirin In Pregnancy Among Women In Malaria-Endemic Countries, Melissa Bauserman, Sequoia I Leuba, Jennifer Hemingway-Foday, Tracy L Nolen, Janet Moore, Elizabeth M Mcclure, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tsehfu, Jackie Patterson, Edward A Liechty, Fabian Esamai, Waldemar A Carlo, Elwyn Chomba, Robert L Goldenberg, Sarah Saleem, Saleem Jessani, Marion Koso-Thomas, Matthew Hoffman, Richard Derman, Steven R Meshnick, Carl L Bose

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

Background: Low dose aspirin (LDA) is an effective strategy to reduce preterm birth. However, LDA might have differential effects globally, based on the etiology of preterm birth. In some regions, malaria in pregnancy could be an important modifier of LDA on birth outcomes and anemia.

Methods: This is a sub-study of the ASPIRIN trial, a multi-national, randomized, placebo controlled trial evaluating LDA effect on preterm birth. We enrolled a convenience sample of women in the ASPIRIN trial from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya and Zambia. We used quantitative polymerase chain reaction to detect malaria. We calculated crude prevalence …

Beyond Profitable Shifts To Green Energies, Towards Energy Sustainability, Farboud Khatami, Erfan Goharian

Faculty Publications

The traditional carbon-based approach towards sustainability has long caused the concepts of green and sustainable energies to be used interchangeably. Recent studies have tried to advance this archaic view by considering more aspects of sustainability. However, almost all major studies have been concerned with only the economic and environmental aspects of electricity generation, whereas the concept of sustainability is beyond these two criteria. In this paper, we seek to provide a methodology for a more comprehensive definition of electricity generation sustainability based on the lessons learned from previous studies and additional metrics suggested by them. The main characteristics of select …

Madison Betz Junior Recital "Love's Joy And Sorrow", Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

No abstract provided.

Nicu Nurses’ Varying Levels Of And Experiences With Moral Distress While Caring For Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Sarah Battaglia

Honors Scholar Theses

Background: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is both a physical and psychological dependence on opioids. When a woman with OUD becomes pregnant, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) can occur in her child. NAS occurs when the infant shows manifestations of withdrawal, due to the exposure to opioids in the womb being abruptly discontinued once born. Nurses that care for mothers with OUD and their infants with NAS report varying degrees of moral distress related to preexisting stigmas, a lack of education on the chronic disease of addiction, and the multitude of ethical dilemmas experienced while caring for this vulnerable population of mothers …

Naratibo Ng Mga Piling Retiradong Matandang Dalagang Guro Mula Sa Mga Pang-Estadong Unibersidad, Christian P. Gopez, Rowell D. Madula

Dalumat: Multikultural at Multidisiplinaryong E-Journal sa Araling Filipino

Layunin ng pag-aaral na makapag-ambag sa pagpapaunlad ng diskurso hinggil sa mga single, matatanda, at retiradong manggagawa sa pamamagitan ng paglalarawan sa naratibo ng mga matatandang dalagang guro na nagretiro mula sa mga pang-estadong unibersidad. Inilarawan sa artikulo kung paano nagbago ang buhay ng mga matatandang dalagang guro matapos ang kanilang pagreretiro, maging ang mga dahilan, karanasan, at pananaw nila bilang isang single, at hanggang sa mga isyu at hamon na nararanasan nila sa kasalukuyan. Sa pamamagitan ng katutubong pamamaraan na pakikipagkuwentuhan ay natuklasan ng mga mananaliksik ang sumusunod: 1) Mula sa abalang-abalang buhay noong nagtuturo pa sa pamantasan ay …

Making Wishes Known: An Evidence-Based Practice Project For Advanced Care Planning In Oncology, Hazel Torres

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: An advance directive is a tool that patients use to maintain control of their care, plan for potential life events, identify their health proxy and communicate their wishes with their healthcare team. Despite the stated importance, the percentage of patients with completed advance directives in the Oncology clinic was less than 10%. This meant that the majority of patients did not have the tools to make their wishes known to the healthcare team.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this EBP project is In adult oncology patients within the outpatient setting, does implementing a formal advanced …