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Adsorptive Removal Of Arsenite And Cobalt By Commercial Sorbents, Sevda Joudiazar, Sushma Yadav, Zhiming Zhang, Anshuman Satpathy, Eustace Fernando, Roxana Rahmati, Junchul Kim, Rupali Datta, Dibyendu Sarkar

Michigan Tech Publications

Despite the prevalence and toxicity of heavy metals in the environment, arsenic and cobalt are of particular concern due to their high mobility and bioaccumulation potential, particularly in contaminated groundwater. Herein, we studied the adsorption behavior of commercially available sorbents, including Fluorosorb-100 (FS-100), Fluorosorb-200 (FS-200), and Filtrasorb-400 (F-400), for the removal of arsenite (As(III)) and cobalt (Co(II)), aiming at the selection of filter media in terms of future groundwater remediation. Kinetic analysis revealed that As(III) adsorption followed a pseudo-second-order model, while Co(II) showed mixed first- and second-order behavior, reflecting sorbent-dependent mechanisms. Equilibrium isotherm modeling revealed strong correlations with both Langmuir …

2025-11-12 Finding Light In The ‘Big Dark’, Maya Deguzman

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Midweek Memo, Georgia Southern University

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An Annotated Chromosome-Level Genome For The Red-Fronted Brown Lemur (Eulemur Rufifrons) Sheds Light On Brown Lemur Evolution, Kathryn M. Everson, Andrew N. Black, Mariah E. Donohue, David W. Weisrock

Biology Faculty Publications

The red-fronted brown lemur (Eulemur rufifrons) is an important species to the function of Madagascar’s ecosystems, contributing to critical ecological processes such as seed dispersal. Given its ecological, as well as cultural, importance, genomic resources for E. rufifrons are valuable for understanding evolutionary history and informing conservation strategies. In this study, we present an annotated chromosome-level genome assembly for E. rufifrons, generated using PacBio HiFi long reads and Hi-C proximity ligation data, and demonstrate its utility for understanding patterns of divergence among members of the genus Eulemur. The chromosome-level genome size is 2.41 Gb, and it exhibits high-quality metrics including …

State Of California Cannabis Reporting, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education

California

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An Exploration Of Sleep Experiences Among Family Caregivers Of Older Adults With Alzheimer’S And Related Diseases, Caroline Bollettiero

Dissertations

As we age our sleep experiences decline in quality and our sleep disturbances increase with chances of full effective sleep diminishing. Older adults do not sleep as well as younger adults, with many older adults lacking an effective circadian rhythm. This lack of a proper circadian rhythm has been known to affect cognition and cause an increase in memory impairment. For older adults (OA) with Alzheimer’s and related disorders (AD) poor sleep affects not only their memory impairment and cognition but often impacts family caregivers (FGCs) sleep experiences. FCGs of community dwelling OA with AD are faced with a variety …

People-Centred Care (3rd Ed.), Registered Nurses' Association Of Ontario

General Submissions: Community and Population-based Materials

This BPG replaces the RNAO BPG Person- and Family-Centred Care (2015) (22), and includes the combination of two other BPGs, Establishing Therapeutic Relationships (2006) (23) and Strengthening and Supporting Families through Expected and Unexpected Life Events (2006) (24). These BPGs were merged because of the overlapping clinical concepts. Additionally, RNAO’s Best Practice Spotlight Organizations® (BPSO®)G provided feedback that merging the three would streamline the implementation and evaluation of the BPGs.

Commonwealth Times 2025-11-12

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

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Development Of A Clinical Practice Guideline For The Prevention Of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (Cautis) In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Marford Okoye

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract (as displayed in your dissertation/thesis): This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focused on developing a clinical practice guideline (CPG) and accompanying checklist to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in adult inpatients within a skilled nursing facility. CAUTIs represent the most prevalent healthcare-associated infections in both acute and long-term care environments, contributing to increased patient morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and elevated healthcare costs. A key issue identified was inconsistent adherence to evidence-based practices related to catheter insertion, maintenance, and timely removal—posing a significant threat to patient safety. The guiding practice question for this project was: Will a clinical practice …

The Association Between Social Determinants Of Health And Pressure Injury Development In Middle-Aged Adult Oncology Patients, Ashley Marston

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

In the United States, pressure injuries are a severe health problem that affect over 2.5 million people while approximately 60,000 of the affected will die annually from complications or infections related to the pressure injury. However, few studies have explored associated factors in the middled-aged adult oncology patient population Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are known to affect health and well-being; yet there is limited evidence that SDOH directly affect oncology patients and the risk for pressure injuries. This study will explore clinical factors associated with these social determinants of health, as well as several demographic categories such as race, …

The Impact Of Childhood Adversities On Prison Misconduct: A Study Based On General Strain Theory, Ellen Brefo Agyei

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Drawing on General Strain Theory, this study examines how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shape the choice of coping mechanisms of inmates within correctional settings. While prior research has explored prison misconduct, little research has looked at the relationship between ACEs, negative emotions, and prison misconduct. To address this gap, this study uses the nationally representative dataset, Survey of Prison Inmates (SPI) conducted in 2016, to explore how ACEs affect prison misconduct and whether negative emotions mediate this relationship. Findings from the regression analyses suggest that inmates who experienced more ACEs experienced higher levels of negative emotions and were more likely …

The Interrogation Of An Accountability System Blind To Inequities, Deartis Barber

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation examines the geography of educational inequality in Shelby County, Tennessee, arguing that where students live and attend school is not random but the outcome of historical, socioeconomic, and political forces that shape access to opportunity. Using secondary data from state, federal, and U.S. Census sources, the study employs tract-level stepwise linear regression and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to investigate whether “place is destiny” for public school students. Results reveal a powerful and persistent relationship between socioeconomic need and educational outcomes. The Socioeconomic Need Index (SNI) is the strongest predictor of academic underperformance, chronic absenteeism, and lower accountability …

Pair Of Community Leaders To Receive University Of Dayton Honorary Degrees, University Of Dayton

News Releases

UD will award honorary degrees to Debbie Blunden-Diggs, chief executive and artistic director of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and Tony Hall, former U.S. ambassador and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee at graduation Dec. 13, in UD Arena.

In Vitro Antiviral Activity Of Cat’S Claw (Uncaria Tomentosa) Bark Extract Against Human Influenza A Virus, Juliann N. Makau, Keith K. Talaam, Mike Odiwuor, Janet M. Majanja, Sophia Musenjeri, Ratika Rahmasari, Samoel A. Khamadi, Ken Watanabe

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Influenza A viruses mutate very fast and this leads to the development of resistance to antivirals, hence the need to find new therapeutics. Due to their extensive traditional use, natural products are crucial resources for the discovery of drugs. Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa), is a tropical vine known for various health benefits and in this study we evaluated its anti-influenza activity. Pulverized material of the stem bark was extracted using 80% ethanol, hot water, and 1% sodium bicarbonate. The extracts were dried and dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide before testing for cytotoxicity and antiviral activity using crystal violet assay. The …

Exploring The Vitronectin Binding Affinity And Cell Viability Effect Of Small Molecule Metabolites From Medicinal Plants For Neuroblastoma, Stephenie C. A Alaribe, Sofia Granados-Aparici, Akolade R. Oladipupo, Isaac Vieco-Marti, Blessing E. Titilayo, Gordon Allen, Rosa Noguera

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

High-risk neuroblastoma (HR-NB) is an aggressive form of childhood cancer with a five-year survival rate of less than 50%, underscoring the need for more efficacious and less toxic treatments. The glycoprotein vitronectin (VN) has been linked to poor prognosis in patients with HR-NB, thus inhibitors of VN function represent a promising avenue for molecular mechanotherapy. This study investigated the binding affinity between the somatomedin B (SMB) domain of VN and natural compounds from the medicinal plant, Olax subscorpioidea, targeting the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1). The therapeutic potential of α-amyrin (AMY), lupeol (LUP), and olax chalcone A (olax CHA) was tested …

A Comprehensive Framework To Enhance Holistic Care For Postpartum Single Mothers, Stephanie Dumas

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract Postpartum depression remains a significant challenge for single mothers who face emotional, financial, and social barriers with limited support. In Palm Beach County, Florida, where many households are led by single parents, existing services are often uncoordinated and lack trauma-informed approaches that address the realities of mothers during the postpartum period. The purpose of this qualitative action research study was to explore the perceptions of human services professionals regarding the trauma-informed and holistic care interventions needed to support single mothers experiencing postpartum depression. The Garbhasanskar holistic care framework, which emphasizes emotional well-being, mindfulness, and the creation of safe and …

Implementing Pst In Older Adults Facing Major Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Study, Victoria Tang, Lejla Pepic, Erika Higuchi, Christina Keny, Elizabeth Macias Lopez, Ezenwa C Onyema, Harleen Sandhu, Veronica Yank, Patrick J Raue

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: Depressive symptoms are common in the growing geriatric surgical population and are associated with important patient-centred surgical outcomes, including postoperative delirium, discharge to postacute care facility and decline in functional status. Few interventions have been developed to address depressive symptoms in the perioperative setting.

Methods and analysis: We designed a feasibility and acceptability study of a nine-session problem-solving therapy (PST) telehealth perioperative intervention aimed at reducing postoperative functional decline and depressive symptoms among at-risk older adults undergoing major surgical procedures. Acceptability will be evaluated using a patient-centred five-question survey, assessing participant satisfaction and perceived usefulness of the perioperative intervention. …

Storytelling Technique For Peer Group Communication About Reproductive Health On “Bacarita Kespro”, Irene Aprilya Meok, Ana Nadhya Abrar

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

This study examines storytelling techniques for adolescents in group communication as a medium for reproductive health education in the “Bacarita Kespro”, a program organized by Tenggara Youth Community. The use of new educational methods is essential as traditional lecture-based approaches have proven ineffective in educating adolescents about reproductive health. Guided by narrative communication theory and symbolic convergence theory, this study employs a qualitative approach combining observation and interview data. The results show that storytelling practices in group communication involve adolescents alternating roles as storytellers and listeners, focusing on the theme of changes during puberty. From the perspective of narrative understanding, …

Advancing Palliative Care Competency Through An Evidence-Based Educational Intervention For Healthcare Providers, Lauren Elizabeth Griffin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A major gap in acute care is the delayed initiation of palliative consultations. Although over 58 million people worldwide could benefit, only 14% receive such care. Despite evidence that early involvement improves outcomes, providers often overlook their value, leading to late referrals, typically after repeated hospitalizations or near end-of-life, when hospice may be more appropriate. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) educational intervention addressed a critical practice-focused question to enhance healthcare providers’ understanding of palliative care improve hospital-based patient outcomes. The intervention aimed to demonstrate a ≥20% knowledge gain from pretest to posttest scores related to distinguishing palliative care from …

Telemental Health Utility: Working Toward Foster Carer Role Satisfaction And Placement Stability, Carlos David Ortiz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Approximately 400,000 children in the Child Welfare System have an average of more than three placement disruptions while in care in what is termed placement instability (PI). PI is a known toxin to children’s neurodevelopment that predisposes them to a life of poor behavioral outcomes. Previous research shows that foster parents dissatisfied with their carer role contributed to PI by quitting or terminating a child’s placement. However, an important gap remains in the PI literature about the ability of telemental health (TMH) to provide adequate support to foster parents, to increase satisfaction in the carer role and potentially decrease the …

Updates From The Department Of Counselor Education, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

School of Education and Health Sciences Blog Archive

The faculty, staff and students in the Department of Counselor Education have been busy! Read on to learn about their latest accolades.

Human-Centered Capabilities: The Library-Service Approach Checklist, Jessica Garner, Kay Coates

University Libraries: Faculty Presentations

In today's interconnected world, the ability to communicate distress goes beyond language and cultural differences. This presentation introduces a human-centered library service approach that addresses the urgent need for a universal understanding of help-seeking instruments applicable now and in the future.

The proposed checklist-driven method combines empathetic design, staff training, multimodal signage, and community collaboration to overcome language, cultural, and accessibility barriers. Key elements include standardized visual symbols aligned with recognized international distress and help signals, tactile and auditory formats for patrons with sensory impairments, and multilingual text paired with pictograms to minimize confusion.

By emphasizing human-centered design principles, the …

November 12, 2025 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

No abstract provided.

The College Voice, Vol. 62, No. 4 [November 12, 2025], Connecticut College

2025-2026

No abstract provided.

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

A Blockchain-Enabled Deep Learning Framework For Secure Omics Data Sharing And Attack Detection, Don Roosan, Md Rahatul Ashakin, Rubyat Kahn, Mazharul Karim

Computer and Data Science Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Rasburicase Repercussions: Methemoglobinemia And Hemolytic Anemia In An African American Male With Undiagnosed Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Nathan Fletcher, Kamakshi Katwala, Mitali Roy

Advocate GME

Introduction Rasburicase, a recombinant urate oxidase, effectively lowers nephrotoxic uric acid levels in tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). However, its use produces oxidative byproducts that can precipitate hemolysis and methemoglobinemia in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD). Although G6PD screening is recommended prior to use in high-risk populations, emergent presentations often preclude timely testing. We report a rare case of simultaneous rasburicase-induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia in a patient with previously undiagnosed G6PD deficiency. Case Presentation: A 74-year-old African American man with an indeterminate plasma cell dyscrasia and chronic kidney disease presented with 24 hours of abdominal pain, nausea, and emesis. Initial …

Envis: A User-Centered Web-Based Tool For Interactive Visualization Of Environmental Geospatial Data, Saima Sanjida Shila

LSU Master's Theses

Data visualization is an essential part of analyzing environmental geospatial data. Despite having the availability of large environmental datasets, there remains a lack of easily accessible, user-friendly, and interactive visualization tools in this field. Therefore, this study aims to develop a user-friendly and easily available web-based visualization tool. Before developing the tool, we conducted a survey of researchers at the LSU Coastal Studies Institute to collect their opinions on currently available visualization tools. In the survey, 55% of participants responded between somewhat satisfied to dissatisfied with their current visualization tools. Most of the participants mentioned two major limitations of existing …

The Mediating Role Of Social Connectedness Between Inflexibility, The Suppression Of Emotional Expression, And Symptoms Of Eating Disorders And Depression In Adolescents With Restrictive Eating Disorders Referred For Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Ro Dbt), Julian Baudinet, Lucinda J Gledhill, Molly Fennig Steinhoff, Kirsten Gilbert, Mima Simic

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Overcontrol is a transdiagnostic phenotype which has been associated with restrictive eating disorders and depression. It is characterised by traits such as cognitive and behavioural inflexibility, risk aversion, suppression of emotional expression, reduced reward sensitivity and higher temperamental anxiety. Two aspects of the overcontrol phenotype (inflexibility and the suppression of emotional expression) have been particularly linked with poorer mental health. Additionally, social connectedness has been shown to protect against mental health symptom severity. The current study aimed to test whether the relationship between these factors and mental health symptom severity, namely, eating disorder and depression, is mediated by social …

Host Cysteine Proteases Promote The Severity Of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection And Kidney Fibrosis, Wei Xu, Jian Chen, Lisa K Mclellan, Ana L Flores-Mireles, David A Hunstad, Michael G Caparon

2020-Current year OA Pubs

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IMPORTANCE: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most prevalent healthcare-associated infection globally, with