Using Camera-Based Unmarked Spatial Capture-Recapture Modeling To Estimate Reintroduced Elk (Cervus Canadensis) Population Parameters And Distribution In Southeastern Kentucky, Claire Marie Muia

Theses and Dissertations--Forestry and Natural Resources

Estimation of population parameters is important for wildlife management decisions. Elk reintroduced to southeastern Kentucky experienced early irruptive population growth and are currently monitored using a statewide harvest-based statistical population reconstruction model (SPR) across the Kentucky Elk Restoration Zone (KERZ). Because the SPR model is spatially coarse and difficult to scale to the smaller management units comprising the KERZ, we conducted a spatially explicit capture-recapture study using a clustered camera-trapping array deployed for 10 weeks from June–August 2024 to estimate elk population parameters within Management Unit 4. Due to a lack of resights of GPS-marked elk, population parameters were estimated …

Understanding Knowledge And Perceptions Of The Beef Industry On A Land-Grant University Campus, Allison E. Reaves

Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development

A well-researched phenomenon in the agricultural industry is the effects of constant innovation coupled with an increasing divide between producer and consumer. This issue has been presented as especially prevalent within animal agriculture and the beef industry, a predominant concern considering Kentucky’s agricultural commodities. This study (n = 31) utilized a mixed-methods approach to understand the knowledge, perceptions, and behavior of beef consumers on a land-grant university campus. Methodologies included Python’s DeepFace emotion recognition, semi-structured interviews, and the JMALI agricultural literacy assessment. Findings revealed participants to be below expected agricultural literacy levels of high school graduates (M=11), with no …

From Floodplain To Floodplain: Analyzing Stream And Riparian Restoration Methodologies And Impacts, Noah P. Lane

Theses and Dissertations--Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Stream restoration is a relatively new scientific field. Currently, there is not a definitive methodology for performing restorations that all professionals in industry and academia can agree upon. This has allowed for multiple ideologies to be developed and altered that vary by geographic location and the professional using them. In addition to the methodologies used, the publicly available design guidance published by state government organizations also varies by regulatory authority, method of analysis, ecoregion, and restoration objectives. In some cases, design guidance is replicated from a different geographical area and may not satisfy local needs or existing site conditions. Since …

A Quality Improvement Project: Nurse-Led Nutritional Support To Reduce Missed Chemotherapy Appointments, Eva Balboa

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Introduction/Background

Malnutrition affects approximately 43% of cancer patients nationally and is associated with missed chemotherapy appointments, treatment interruption, and poor clinical outcomes. At a 30-chair outpatient cancer center in South Texas, a retrospective chart review revealed that 45% of patients experienced malnutrition-related symptoms contributing to appointment disruptions. Despite evidence-based recommendations for routine nutritional screening and support, no standardized protocol existed at this site.

Objectives

 The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement a nurse-led nutritional support protocol and evaluate its effectiveness in (1) reducing the missed chemotherapy appointment rate from 10% to 5%, (2) achieving 100% compliance with …

A Guideline For Underserved Adult Residents In Need Of Affordable Transportation Access To Healthcare, Tammie E. Walker

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Background

During the development of the 2022 Tarrant County Public Health Community Health Assessment, two gaps were identified that contribute to disparities: transportation and access to healthcare in areas of high need (Y. M. Wingate, Ed.D., Community Health Assessment Division Manager, Tarrant County Public Health, personal communication, June 20, 2025). As of 2017, 5.8 million individuals reported delaying medical care due to a lack of accessible transportation in the U.S. (Wolfe et al., 2020). The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) of 2022 reported that 5.9% of residents living in the West South-Central region, which includes Texas, found that, within the …

Cooktop Electrification In Santa Clara, Gigi Jones

Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Program

The City of Santa Clara is well-positioned to accelerate electrification by increasing the adoption of electric cooktops, yet current uptake remains limited. This study combined survey data with a total of 226 responses and benchmarking to assess trends in adoption, identify barriers, and recommend targeted policy interventions that aligned with the City’s 2022 Climate Action Plan.

The most notable barriers identified were cooking preference and cost. Additional barriers included concerns about reliability and cookware compatibility. Over half of respondents were unaware of Silicon Valley Power’s existing cooktop rebate program, highlighting a critical gap in program visibility and outreach.

Based on …

End Matter

Comparative Civilizations Review

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Extending Norbert Elias: Adjacency And The Dynamics Of Civilizations, Arthur Michelino

Comparative Civilizations Review

Civilizations have rarely been approached as systems of interdependence and strain. Most modern theories have oscillated between cyclical visions of rise and fall and static conceptions of blocs defined by cultural essence. Both perspectives have offered sweeping interpretations, but both also detached civilizations from the environments of pressure and interaction in which they have always existed. To reframe civilizations as relational processes requires both recognition of their internal dynamics and attention to the external conditions that compel their transformation.

An Exploration Of Vicarious Trauma In The Integrated Trauma Team, Victoria L. Hadix

PCOM Psychology Dissertations

This study aimed to explore the impacts of self-care, coping skills, and resilience on the perceptions of vicarious trauma by members of the trauma team in a small community hospital in the Northeastern United States, through the use of qualitative methodology and a semi-structured interview. The goal of this study was to gain an understanding of the mental health factors impacting health care professionals functioning in the fast-paced, demanding environment of the emergency room. Furthermore, the study explored health care professionals’ perceptions of the integrated trauma team and the relationships between individual and team-based characteristics. This study helped increase understanding …

“They Don't Care If I'M Here Or Not”: The Impact Of Exclusionary Discipline On Black Boys In Elementary Schools, Arielle Gulley

DSW Capstone Projects

Disproportionate and exclusionary school discipline practices continue to affect African American boys as early as elementary school, with significant implications for their mental health, academic engagement, and long-term educational trajectories. This capstone project examines how racially biased discipline contributes to disparities in belonging, emotional well-being, and student-teacher relationships, and advances the need to reframe discipline as a site of mental health intervention rather than punishment.

The systematic literature review synthesizes peer-reviewed research to examine the relationship between exclusionary discipline and mental health outcomes among African American boys in elementary settings, with particular attention to patterns emerging in early educational environments. …

Unseen To Unstoppable: Critically Redefining Care For Rural Women With Alcohol Use Disorders, Nicole Gerace

DSW Capstone Projects

Research reveals that rural women with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are up to 90% less likely to seek treatment than men or urban women. This Doctor of Social Work capstone project brings together a systematic literature review (SLR), a conceptual paper, and a practice application paper to examine the clinical social work practice problem of rural women with AUDs underutilizing treatment. Collectively, these products investigate factors contributing to these disparities, identify gaps in care, and propose more equitable and responsive approaches to treatment for these women. This project began with an SLR (2020–2025) that investigated clinical treatment interventions that demonstrated …

Transnational Corporate Liability Through The Lens Of Interlegality, Jaye Ellis

Dalhousie Law Journal

Pressure is mounting on courts in Canada, as in other jurisdictions, to address harms generated within global supply chains. These entities have no formal legal personality, so attempts to trace lines of responsibility and liability within them require the development of innovative argumentative strategies. Among the challenges is the integration of a range of sources, including international law, international policy initiatives, and privately constituted standards to promote human and labour rights and environmental protection. Working with the concept of interlegality, I seek to develop approaches for navigating overlapping and intersecting legal orders, and for facilitating interactions among them. Of particular …

A Scalable Magnetic Field Mapping Approach For Pouch-Type Lithium-Ion Batteries, Luiz G.C. Melo, Chun H. Law

Études primaires

Ensuring safety in energy storage systems increasingly relies on advanced diagnostic tools, among which magnetic field mapping plays a critical role. This work aims to develop and validate a high-sensitivity magnetic field sensor array for accurate field mapping and preliminary battery diagnostics. We present a 4 × 4 array of magnetic sensors integrated with a calibration procedure to ensure accurate output. The system was experimentally tested by characterizing the magnetic field generated by two planar copper conductors. Finite element simulations were performed for comparison and validation. Experimental measurements exhibited strong agreement with the simulation results, confirming the reliability of the …

Lumbosacral Orthosis Can Improve Postural Control In Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain, Régis M.-L. D'Assomption, Christian Lariviere, Hakim Mecheri, Suzy Ngomo, Rubens A. Da Silva

Études primaires

Background

Older adults with chronic low back pain may report poor postural control and increased fall risks. Possible key mechanisms are altered lumbar spine proprioception, stiffness and mobility, which could be enhanced through lumbar stabilization approaches. The purpose of this study was thus to evaluate the immediate effects of two lumbar stabilization approaches on postural control measures, namely a lumbosacral orthosis and the abdominal drawing-in maneuver.

Methods

57 older adults (> 65 yrs): 22 with chronic low back pain and 35 healthy controls performed two trials (30 s) of a semi-tandem balance task on a force platform, while three experimental …

Understanding Real Work Situations To Determine Sprayer Design Occupational And Environmental Health Criteria: A Mixed Methods Study Protocol, Caroline Jolly, Anouk Aubert-Simard, Damien Burlet-Vienney, Nancy Beauregard, Isabelle Feillou, Stéphane Godbout, Marion Albert

Études primaires

Background

Canada’s agricultural sector included 189,874 farms in 2021, 15% of which were located in the province of Quebec. Farmers are exposed to a variety of hazards that can lead to acute or chronic health effects, particularly when it comes to pesticide use. Machinery is often implicated in occupational injury statistics. Studies point to shortcomings in the design of crop protection sprayers, impacting not only the health and safety of workers, but also the environment. Tree sprays are currently designed and manufactured outside Quebec in accordance with regulatory requirements developed in a context where occupational health and safety (OHS) criteria …

Telemedicine Fraud: Exposing Vulnerabilities And Recommended Solutions, Evander Tang

Student Works

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Reforming The No Surprises Act: Addressing Structural Deficiencies To Protect Patients From Unexpected Medical Bills, Elvin Migirov

Student Works

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Penalties For Prevention? The Case For Enacting A Safe Harbor Provision For Apoe Screening, G. Davis Rieser

Student Works

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The First Amendment: Sacrificing The Well-Being Of Minors For The Absolutism Of Freedom Of Speech, Nikki Carr

Student Works

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Normative Jurisprudence & Good Government, Zachary A. Chin

Student Works

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The Color Of Innovation And Law: An Analysis Of Racialized Populations Adversely Impacted By Structural Inequities In Intellectual Property Law And Biometric Technologies, R.S. Rowe

Student Works

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Liability Of Employer Organizations In Relation To Abuse Committed By Employees: The Nassar Usa Gymnastics And Michigan State University Abuse Scandal, Julia Rossinow

Student Works

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Leveling The Playing Field: Navigating The Give And Take Of College Athlete Employment Status, Sophia Nisivoccia

Student Works

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Improving The Game: How Removing Health And Safety Protocol From Nfl Collective Bargaining Agreements Can Serve To Benefit Players And The League Altogether, Randall Lazzaro

Student Works

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Paw-Blic Accommodations: Statutory Ambiguity And Inconsistency In Service Animal Protections, Mia Park

Student Works

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Do Data Protection Impact Assessments Violate Free Speech? A Critical Analysis Of The Ninth Circuit’S Ruling On Caadca’S Dpia Requirements, Shannon Dove

Student Works

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Cyber-Suicides: Who Is Liable?, Tanpreet Malhotra

Student Works

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Beyond Hiring And Firing: The Ministerial Exception And Hostile Work Environment Claims, Emma M. Rittenhouse

Student Works

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Are Some Equal Terms More Equal Than Others? Examining Recent New Jersey Rluipa Cases Through The Lens Of The Circuit Court Split, Aharon Twersky

Student Works

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Why Washington’S Attempt To Force Priests To Violate Core Tenet Of Faith Was Doomed To Fail, Joseph Cammarota

Student Works

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