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Analysis Of Health Practices Among The Amish With Reference To Boundary Maintenance, Ruth Shonle Cavan

Communal Societies

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Communal Societies

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Communal Societies

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Letters To An Unknown Friend, Robert Dessaix

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Methanogenic Activity In Neotropical Lacustrine Systems At Different Altitudes, Joyce Andrade, Andrés Calderón, Marcos Hidalgo, Jaime Martí-Herrero

Neotropical Biodiversity

This study evaluated the methane (CH4) production capacity of microbial consortia from three neotropical lakes at different altitudes: Mojanda (4,263 m.a.s.l., 10°C), Papallacta (3,250 m.a.s.l., 14°C), and Caimanes (510 m.a.s.l., 25°C). Specific methanogenic activity (SMA) and biochemical methane potential (BMP) from cellulose were assessed at two temperatures (the original lake temperature and 37°C) and three different inoculum-to-substrate ratios (ISR of 1, 2, and 4). The highest SMA values were observed at 37°C, being 0.021, 0.011, and 0.009 g COD/gVS·d for Caimanes, Papallacta, and Mojanda, respectively. At their original temperatures, only Mojanda and Caimanes showed activity (0.007 and 0.014 COD/gVS·d), which …

Shu World Review- February 16th 2026, Diplolab

SHU World Review

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Antibiotics In Animal Agriculture, The Risks To Health, And Differences In The Us And The Eu, Li-Ting Chou

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

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When Earth’S Lungs Collapse: How Wetland Loss Threatens Air Quality After Sackett V. Epa, Julia A. Hicks

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

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Enhancing Training For Law Enforcement In Mental Health Responses In The Community, Tiffany Raines

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A significant issue in human services practice in Macon, Georgia, is law enforcement officers’ responding to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in public. Many police officers are not equipped to handle situations involving individuals experiencing mental health events, leading to possible adverse outcomes such as injury, incarceration, or even fatalities. There are increasing rates of mental illness disorders, and therefore, the need for compassionate, informed approaches for human service professionals to respond to those in crisis. More training to improve responses can lead to better outcomes for individuals in crisis, foster community trust in law enforcement, and enhance overall …

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Situational Simulation Training To Prepare Debriefing Leaders, Jessica A. Borthwick

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Problem Statement: Critical incidents (CIs) occur, and healthcare provider (HCP) support is often insufficient. Upstream impact of this problem includes unease of identifying incidents as CI, lack of operational knowledge of illustrating and identifying second victim phenomenon, limited recommendations for support of second victims, and inadequately trained certified critical incident stress management (CISM) leaders. Critical incident stress debrief (CISD) practice to enhance certified CISM leaders’ skills has been identified as a gap.

Purpose: The impact of CIs are devasting to HCPs in addition to patients and families of patients. A CI is when harm reaches a recipient of healthcare …

Understanding The Meaning Of “Missed Nursing Care” Among Rn Staff Nurses In The Hospital Setting, Amanda P. Henson

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Missed Nursing Care (MNC) includes any incomplete or delayed care required for a patient during an inpatient admission (Kalisch, 2015). This phenomenon leads to costly consequences for patients and hospitals such as pressure injuries, falls, hospital-acquired infection, thrombosis, and other adverse events that increase patient length of stay, readmission rates, and mortality. Additionally, negative consequences for nursing staff exist, such as burnout, turnover, intent to leave their jobs or profession, moral distress, and compassion fatigue (Recio-Saucedo, et al., 2018; Kalisch, 2015). A quantitative study across 11 hospitals including 3,341 RNs and 976 nursing assistants (NA) revealed that MNC predicts nursing …

Left Behind In Lockdown: A Scoping Review Of Covid-19’S Impact On The Lives Of Transition-Age Foster Youth, Johanna K P Greeson, Sarah Wasch, John Gyourko, Antonio R. Garcia, Hannah Bennett, Kate Greco, Liya Cha

Faculty Scholarship

This scoping review asked: What is known about the scope and nature of research on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on older youth with foster care experience in the United States, including the types of studies, samples and outcomes examined? Guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute framework and PRISMA-ScR, we searched 11 databases and grey literature sources (October2024 to January 2025). Eligible studies were United States based, published from 2020 onward and included primary data on foster youth or relevant professionals. Thirty-two studies met inclusion criteria. Most studies were descriptive or cross-sectional, reflecting early phases of the pandemic. Mapping …

Efficacy Of Etvax, A Vaccine Against Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli-Positive Diarrhoea In Gambian Children: A Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2b Trial, M Jahangir Hossain, Fatou Secka, Lady C Sanyang, Raifu Taiwo, Emmanuel C Okoh, Olubunmi A Olubiyi, Mbemba Drammeh, Emmanuel U Richard, Ahmed D Balami, Mama Drammeh, Samba Juma Jallow, Bakary Sonko, Paticia Ezedimbu-Michael, Jacinta Obiaduo, Ousman Secka, Joanna Kaim, Björn Sjöstrand, Agneta Lissmats, Nils Carlin, Umberto D'Alessandro, Ann-Mari Svennerholm, Thomas F Wierzba

Faculty and Staff Publications

Background: Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) causes 75 million diarrhoea episodes with up to 42 000 deaths annually in children. To prevent ETEC in children, we aimed to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of ETVAX, an oral, inactivated, whole-cell ETEC vaccine with toxoid and double-mutant heat-labile toxin adjuvant.

Methods: In this phase 2b, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, Gambian children aged 6-18 months were recruited from four enrolment centres and block-randomised (1:1) via a computer-generated sequence, stratified by enrolment centres, to receive ETVAX or placebo on days 1, 15, and 90. Parents, staff, investigators assessing outcomes, and investigators analysing the data were …

Intouch Week Of February 16, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• HeLa Conference Explores Ethics, Equity, and Innovation in a Changing Health Care Landscape
• Kupersmith Lecture Explores Federal Tax Incentives for Living Kidney Donation: Ethical, Economic, and Halachic Considerations
• Medical Students Celebrate in Style at Annual NYMC Formal
• Faculty Spotlight: From Pupil to Professor: Randy Goldberg, M.D. '97, M.P.H. '13, FACP, FHM

When Pain Meets Policy: Medicare At A Crossroads, Sarah Bokaee, Ashleigh Omorogbe

URGENT Matters

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Using Preliminary Consumer Insight To Enhance The Perceived Quality Of A New Apple Cultivar (Malus Domestica Borkh. Cv. Anabp 01) With A View To Maximizing Crop Utilisation, Kristen Kennison, Steele Jacob, Karyn Reeves, Kevin Lacey, Dario Stefanelli

Horticulture Research Articles

The visual appearance of a new apple cultivar is of foremost importance for consumer attraction and fruit purchase. A new Australian apple (“ANABP 01”) has a unique burgundy colored skin which can range from red to dark burgundy during fruit maturation. This study investigates consumer likability and purchase of “ANABP 01” apples with similar eating quality characteristics with four different skin colors being Red, Light Burgundy (LB), Burgundy (B) and Dark Burgundy (DB). During testing, panelists liked all classes of apple colors, giving high scores for their visual, textural and flavor characteristics. Panelists rated the color of B and DB …

Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer To The Penis Resulting In Malignant Priapism And Urethral Obstruction, Courtney Stewart, Joon Yau Leong, William Kevin Kelly, Mihir Shah

Department of Urology Faculty Papers

A 76-year-old male with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer was found to have metastatic disease to the urethra and penis on PSMA PET scan. This resulted in constant pain due to obstruction of blood flow through the corpora cavernosum resulting in priapism and urethral obstruction. The patient underwent a radical penectomy, partial urethrectomy and perineal urethrostomy creation. Final pathology confirmed metastatic prostatic adenocarcinoma. Although rare, prostate cancer can metastasize to the corpora spongiosum or cavernosa. Treatment options are limited, and surgical excision with urinary diversion is likely to provide the most durable outcomes for one's quality of life.

Could Dietary Zinc Protect Your Gums? Insights From Non-Diabetic Adults, Jacob R. Kelly, Hayden Dehoyos, Man Hung Phd, Amir Mohajeri Phd

Annual Research Symposium

Background:
Zinc plays an important role in enzymatic and inflammatory processes that may influence periodontal health. The relationship between zinc intake and periodontitis remains insufficiently characterized in adults without diabetes.
Methods:
A population-based adult sample was analyzed to examine the association between zinc intake from dietary and supplemental sources and periodontal disease, adjusting for relevant demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, and health-related factors.
Results:
Zinc intake patterns varied across population subgroups and were associated with periodontal outcomes after accounting for potential confounders. Adequate zinc intake was consistently linked to more favorable periodontal status.
Conclusion:
These findings suggest that sufficient zinc intake may …

Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Nurse Communication, Courtesy, And Respect At The Bedside, Rachel Kemp

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Effective communication is key to the nurse-to-patient relationship, patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction. The literature widely shows that barriers such as increased workplace violence and fear and biases within patient interactions hinder communication. This quality improvement project aimed to enhance nurse-to-patient communication, using an evidence-based tool, and leveraged Foli’s Theory of Nurses’ Psychological Trauma to explain and predict barriers. Success is measured by improvement of patient experience in the three nursing domains; courtesy and respect, listen to you, and explain in a way you understand. Lewin’s Change Theory and the plan, do, study, act (PDSA) framework was used to promote …

Eco-Friendly Adsorption Of Rhodamine B Dye Using Dragon Fruit Seeds From Foodstuffs, J. N. Gari, Z. M. Saigl

The Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Science

The study aims to remove Rhodamine B (RhB) dye from environmental samples using dragon fruit seeds (DFS) as a potential and efficient biosorbent. Several batch experiments were systematically performed over set intervals to assess how variables such as contact time, temperature, pH, adsorbent dosage, and initial dye concentration influence dye removal performance. To better understand the characteristics of DFS, its surface morphology and chemical composition were investigated using analytical tools like FTIR, EDX, and SEM. The results indicated the adsorption happened quickly within 10 minutes of contact as equilibrium was achieved. The most effective extraction of dye was achieved at …

Anesthesia Agents And The Risk Of Postoperative Delirium In Noncardiac Surgical Adults An Integrative Review, Narah Latortue, Doreen Wagner

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Introduction: Surgical patients are given anesthetic agents that render them unconscious for surgery. When the surgical procedure is completed, these agents are discontinued. As patients recover from surgery, they may experience an acute onset of confusion or postoperative delirium (POD) that fluctuates and manifests as inattention with changes in perception or cognition, altered levels of consciousness, and changes in motor activity such as agitation or lethargy. At times, a mixture of these symptoms may occur when patients demonstrate a fluctuation between hyperactive and hypoactive motor forms of delirium. Hyperactive delirium is when patients are highly agitated and restless whereas the …

Social Media’S Death Toll: Who Should Be Held Liable?, Sara Fradi

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

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Postdilation Of Evolut Transcatheter Heart Valves: Insights From Bench Testing., Ole De Backer, Ryan Stublaski, Hatem Tadros, Arif Khokhar, Gintautas Bieliauskas, Steven J Yakubov, Michael Deeb, Kendra J Grubb, John K Forrest, Michael J Reardon

Heart and Vascular Articles

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Six-Year Outcomes After Transcatheter Vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement In Low-Risk Patients With Aortic Stenosis., John K Forrest, Steven J Yakubov, G Michael Deeb, Michael J Reardon

Heart and Vascular Articles

BACKGROUND: The Evolut Low Risk trial enrolled patients with severe aortic stenosis at low surgical risk. Annual follow-up is planned for 10 years, evaluating the composite of all-cause mortality or disabling stroke and key secondary endpoints.

OBJECTIVES: Our prespecified objective was to report the 6-year clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) vs surgery from the Evolut Low Risk trial. Given an increase in reintervention rates at 6 years, we performed additional analyses in available 7-year data.

METHODS: Low-risk patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis were randomized to TAVR or surgery from 2016-2019. Prespecified analyses at 6 years included …

Home Health Nurse Perceptions Of Safety In The Workplace, Natalie Faybisovich

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: Home health nursing, a growing care model, caters to individuals seeking medical assistance within the comfort of their own homes. Predicted statistics indicate a 5% employment growth in this sector from 2014 to 2024, which necessitates a 48.6% increase in home health nurse employment. This surge underscores the need to address unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals in this field.

Purpose: This secondary analysis aims to explore and understand the safety concerns encountered by home healthcare nurses, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing these concerns to enhance safety and care provision in home settings.

Methods: This secondary analysis …

The Effect Of Cementation Load, Unload Time And Storage Time On Film Thickness And Μtbs Durability Of Dual-Cure Resin Cements. An In-Vitro Study, Sara Adel Botros, Abdullah Hassanien, Nader Maher Tadros, Farid Sabry El-Askary, Salvatore Sauro

Dentistry

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Grant Brings 29 New Trees To Ole Miss, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A recent grant from the Mississippi Forestry Commission will help replace trees lost at the University of Mississippi due to recent storms, including those damaged during the January ice storm.

The Daily Gamecock: February 2026, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

2026

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Quality Improvement Project: Building Competence And Confidence: Updating Nursing Faculty Knowledge Of The Flipped Classroom Model, Jamie Newman

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The increasing complexity of healthcare requires undergraduate nursing education to move beyond traditional lecture-based instruction toward teaching strategies that promote clinical judgment. Although the flipped classroom model is shown to support these outcomes, faculty at the project site reported uncertainty and inconsistency in flipped classroom implementation. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the impact of a structured, evidence-based faculty development intervention on undergraduate nursing faculty confidence, readiness, and competence to implement the flipped classroom model. Guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and the Stetler Model of Evidence-Based Practice, this quality improvement project used a quantitative, pre-experimental one-group …

Quality Improvement Project: Implementation Of The Surgical Safety Checklist To Improve Adherence To Time-Out At In-Office Procedure, Funke Osaremwinda

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Surgical errors in ambulatory and in-office procedural settings continue to rise despite well-established safety standards, such as the time-out (TO) protocol. Literature consistently links non-adherence to the TO protocol to preventable events such as wrong patient, wrong site, or wrong surgery. At the cardiovascular ambulatory clinic where the quality improvement (QI) project was implemented, the baseline needs assessment indicated inconsistent TO practices and the absence of a standardized tool to support TO. The purpose of this project was to improve adherence to the TO safety protocol through staff education and implementation of the evidence-based World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety …