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Cervical Cancer Prevention Awareness Among Women Attending Primary Health Care Centres In Baghdad City, Iraq, Rebecca Lawes, Suhailah M. Ali, Aqdas D Salman

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Cervical cancer is the third most frequent malignancy in women worldwide. Although cervical cancer has great potential for prevention through screening with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing and cytology-based Pap smears, it accounts for up to 6.9% of all female cancer cases. Women in low- and middle-income countries account for the great majority of fatalities. This study investigates women’s awareness of cervical cancer prevention through early detection or screening. In this cross-sectional study, 400 women attending two primary healthcare centres in Baghdad, Iraq, between February 1st and June 20th, 2025, were randomly recruited to assess their awareness of cervical cancer …

The Tragedy Of The Cognitive Commons: How Ai Could Disrupt The Regeneration Of Professional Expertise, Nolan C. Lovett

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

Artificial intelligence is reshaping cognitive work, but Human Resource Development scholarship has treated this transformation as an organizational training challenge, leaving the collective regeneration of professional expertise unexamined. This conceptual paper introduces the Cognitive Commons framework, integrating commons theory, HRD scholarship, and distributed cognition to explain how rational AI adoption decisions can deplete the shared expertise pool professions require for renewal. The framework distinguishes Internalized Mastery (deep domain knowledge from sustained practice) from Distributed Mastery (orchestrating human-AI systems), and develops the Validation Tether: effective AI oversight depends on the expertise AI adoption may undermine. Early labor market and clinical evidence …

Advancing Graduate Nursing Education: Innovative Curriculum For Global Leadership And Health Equity, Stacey Grenier, Jennifer A. Wentzel, Stephanie Gingerich, Gudrun Jonsdottir, Judith Pechacek, Helga Bragadóttir

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: For over a decade, the international academic partnership between universities in the United States and a Nordic country has enriched graduate nursing education through a global leadership immersion course grounded in partnership theory (Bragadóttir et al., 2020; Eisler & Potter, 2014; Gingerich et al, 2024). This past year, faculty intentionally redesigned the week-long course using innovative curriculum design principles, integrating the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nurse Leader Core Competencies (AONL, 2024), Sigma's Global Nursing Leadership Competency Framework (Sigma Nursing, n.d.), and Liberating Structures (Liberating Structures, n.d.).

Purpose: This forward-thinking approach leveraged innovative curriculum design to transform an …

Predictors Of Possible Sarcopenia And The Role Of Psychomotor Frailty In People With Schizophrenia, Pei-Yi Chen, Yia-Ping Liu, Chiu-Yueh Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: People with schizophrenia commonly experience physical health decline, including reduced muscle mass and strength due to medication and a sedentary lifestyle, leading to sarcopenia and greater health risks. In 2019, the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) introduced "possible sarcopenia" to promote early detection and prevention.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence and predictors of possible sarcopenia in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder.

Methods: This multicenter cross-sectional study recruited 216 participants aged 18–65 from two psychiatric teaching hospitals in northern Taiwan through convenience sampling. Structured questionnaires assessed demographics, the Frailty Assessment Scale for Schizophrenia (FASS), Positive and …

Human-Centered Ai For Nursing Workload Optimization: Advancing Clinical Quality And Reducing Burnout, Alexis Collier

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing professionals face increasing administrative and cognitive burdens that contribute to fatigue, burnout, and compromised patient safety. Despite the proliferation of electronic health records (EHRs), current systems often amplify rather than alleviate workload complexity. This study, developed under the AIM-AHEAD CLINAQ Fellowship, explores a human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) framework to optimize nursing workload distribution while promoting clinical equity and efficiency.

The project applies design-thinking methodology and interdisciplinary collaboration across informatics, data science, and clinical practice. Using EHR-derived activity logs and observational data, a predictive model was developed to identify high-intensity workflow patterns and recommend task reallocation strategies. The algorithm integrates …

Turning Sweat Into Smiles: How Zumba Enhances Psychological Well-Being And Enjoyment In Female Students, Mathew Sera, Eswar Chandana

Journal of Global South Sport Studies

This study, conducted in the field of Physical Education, examines the effect of Zumba on Psychological Well-being among women of a central university in India while also assessing their enjoyment levels during physical activity. Zumba is a group exercise program that blends aerobic workouts with structured dance movements performed to lively, upbeat music. The study also addresses the lack of research on Zumba’s psychological benefits in the Indian context. A quantitative study using an experimental study design was implemented with a sample size of 33 participants who underwent a four-week Zumba training program. A pretest-posttest model was used, and mental …

Local & Experiential: Exploring Embodied Ethnogeomythology Through Ttrpg, Gregory Fields, Teagan Brady, Dakota Dalota, Claira Hickman, Gina Manygoats, Donovan Mcbride, Ryan Pillmore

Mythcon

The panel will focus on an interdisciplinary pedagogical approach anchored to research applications of AAC&U High Impact Practices in integrative learning, learning communities, place-based writing, project-based learning, and gamification studies (Chou). Framed through a synthesis of ethno-geology and mythology, I developed a collaborative assignment that asked my intro to mythology students to develop their own mythologies based on Arizona specific cultures or geological features and oddities. After conducting their own background research, undergraduate students developed locally-based mythologies that answered at least one of the four big questions of existence. Then, they anchored those mythologies within one of the more readily …

Revising A Clinical Assessment Tool: A Community College Dental Hygiene Program Case Study, Kristen Portner-Lauerman Dhsc, Mha, Rdh

Oral Health

This article examines how one community college dental hygiene program implemented revisions to a clinical assessment tool to better support novice learners. A review of the literature explores the characteristics of early learners, psychomotor skill acquisition, the Dreyfus model, and assessment tools. The method used was a descriptive case study designed to address the research question: What processes did a dental hygiene program use to implement revisions to a clinical assessment tool to support students’ development of essential clinical skills? The findings highlight the importance of aligning assessment tools with learners’ developmental stages to enhance clinical education and offer a …

“I’Ll Cry Tomorrow”: The Heroism Of Anti-Alcoholism Advocate Lillian Roth, Elizabeth Gritter

Heroism Science

Lillian Roth (1910–1980) is remembered primarily for her bestselling autobiography I’ll Cry Tomorrow and its successful film adaptation, yet her broader significance as a social hero has received little scholarly attention. This article examines Roth’s transformation from celebrated entertainer and alcoholic to influential public advocate whose confessional storytelling helped reshape public attitudes toward alcoholism during the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on Roth’s autobiographies, contemporary media coverage, and historical sources, the article argues that her willingness to publicly disclose trauma, addiction, and recovery represented an act of social courage that challenged prevailing stigma. By leveraging celebrity to promote compassion, recovery, and public …

Strategic Minerals: Redefining Global Power, Energy Security And Financial Markets, Watson Hunduza

Critical Letters in Economics & Finance

This paper examines the importance of energy markets in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The instability of critical minerals is creating significant challenges for the global economic and political system, particularly in Europe. As European nations strive to decouple from Russian energy dependence, abandon polluting hydrocarbon fuels, and move towards sustainable economic models, energy efficiency, storage, supply stability, and security have become significant areas of concern. This situation has been exacerbated by China, which controls the supply chain for essential minerals vital to support the development of alternative energy resources. This is especially true for energy-revolution technologies, which are …

Design Of An Intelligent Failure Diagnosis And Early Warning System For Tunnel Drilling Rigs In Coal Mines, Song Haitao, Zhang Naiwen, Han Jian, Wu Min

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective In coal mines, harsh environments and complex geological conditions underground lead to frequent failures of tunnel drilling rigs. However, conventional techniques for failure diagnosis and early warning suffer from limitations in diagnostic accuracy, real-time performance, and interpretability. Therefore, these techniques are insufficient for both the rapid identification of the anomalous status of tunnel drilling rigs and the early warning of their potential failures. Methods Considering the complex underground environments in coal mines, this study developed an intelligent failure diagnosis and early warning system for tunnel drilling rigs in coal mines, placing a particular emphasis on key technologies for failure …

Analysis Of Inorganic Element Content And Health Risk Assessment Of Ranunculi Ternati Radix From Different Origins, Li Juan, Geng Xiaotong, Yao Weijie, Zhou Tao, Bi Jingjing

Food and Machinery

[Objective] The variations in inorganic element content and the safety of heavy metals and harmful elements in Ranunculi ternati radix from different origins were investigated. [Methods] The quantitative analysis of 24 elements in the samples was performed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Health risk assessment was conducted using estimated daily intake (EDI), target hazard quotient (THQ), and carcinogenic risk (CR). Principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were used for origin identification analysis and differential element screening. [Results] All 25 Ranunculi ternati radix samples from different origins contain abundant macronutrients (K, Na, Ca, and Mg) …

Rapid Detection Of Viable Salmonella Based On Specific Phage Infection Combined With Fluorescent Rpa, Liu Daofeng, Zhai Yujie, Tan Yucheng, Shan Shan, Lu Jun, Zhong Ziqing

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a rapid detection method for viable Salmonella based on specific phage infection and recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) in response to the key challenge that traditional molecular biological detection methods have difficulty in conveniently distinguishing between viable and non-viable foodborne pathogens. [Methods] Taking advantage of the characteristic that O-1 phage only proliferates in viable bacteria, the phage is added to the enriched sample. After further incubation, total DNA is extracted. Fluorescent RPA is used to determine whether the phage has significantly proliferated, so as to judge the presence of viable Salmonella in the original sample. [Results] After optimization, …

Establishment Of An Indirect Competitive Elisa For Sulfadimethoxine, Han Lu, Huang Mingyue, Yu Xiang, Li Sijia, Cao Jinbo, Wang Yao, Kang Huaibin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish an indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ic-ELISA) for the detection of sulfadimethoxine (SDM) in animal-derived foods. [Methods] An artificial antigen is synthesized by conjugating SDM with carrier proteins by the diazotization method. A highly sensitive antibody against SDM is prepared by immunizing animals. Based on this, an ic-ELISA is established and the detection system is optimized. Its detection performance is characterized, and spiked recovery tests are carried out. [Results] When the concentration of the coating antigen is 0.500 μg/mL, the dilution ratio of the horseradish peroxidase-labeled goat anti-rabbit secondary antibody is 1:5000, the reaction time of the …

Migration Volume Determination And Migration Patterns Of 11 Antioxidants From Degradable Polylactic Acid Straws, Luo Minting, Wu Zhihang, Hu Tengxin, Xu Qingpeng

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a method for authenticity identification of camellia seed oil. [Methods] The fatty acid composition of camellia seed oil and six common vegetable oils are determined by gas chromatography. Principal component analysis (PCA) is employed to explore the distribution patterns of fatty acids among the vegetable oils and to screen for potentially adulterated oils. Partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) is applied to establish a model between fatty acid profiles and actual adulterated oils. Finally, multiple stepwise linear regression analysis is used to establish quantitative analysis models for adulteration in camellia seed oil. [Results] Among the six common …

Determination Of Five Fluorescent Whitening Agents In Prepared Dishes By Gel Permeation Chromatography-High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Li Bingbing, Wang Chunlei, Huang Zhenzhen, Dai Li, Wang Kun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a method for the determination of five fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs) in prepared dishes using gel permeation chromatography combined with high-performance liquid chromatography (GPC-HPLC). [Methods] The prepared dish samples were homogenized, ultrasonically extracted with acetonitrile, purified and reconstituted by GPC, then filtered before being analyzed by HPLC. The separation was performed on a Waters Symnetry Shield PR-C18 column (4.6 mm ×250 mm, 5.0 µm) using acetonitrile and water as the mobile phase with gradient elution. [Results] The five FWAs in the prepared dishes showed good linearity within the range of 2~500 µg/L, with correlation coefficients greater than …

Non-Destructive Detection Of Pork Loin Freshness Based On The Yolo V 11 Model, Deng Zhonghui, Xie Wei

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To develop an intelligent method for non-destructive recognition of pork loin freshness based on computer vision technology, which is to be achieved by establishing a classification model for accurate, fast, and non-destructive detection of pork freshness in the cold chain industry. [Methods] A classification detection model is proposed based on the YOLO v11 architecture. First, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content and pH values are measured before the meat samples are divided into three categories: "fresh", "less fresh", and "spoiled". A dataset of 4 680 high-resolution images is constructed (generated from 1 247 original images enhanced through operations such …

Effect Of Lotus Leaf Powder Addition On Whole Wheat Dough Characteristics And Whole Wheat Bread Quality, Chen Rui, Gong Lingxiao

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To determine the optimum addition of lotus leaf powder in whole wheat flour, thus improving the nutritional value of whole wheat bread while maintaining high quality. [Methods] Rapid viscosity analyzer, rheometer, and texture analyzer are employed to explore the pasting properties of the composite flour, the rheological characteristics of the dough, and the texture properties of the bread. Additionally, the effect of lotus leaf powder on the quality of whole wheat bread is evaluated using a colorimeter, sensory evaluation, and in vitro digestion evaluation. [Results] The analysis reveals that as the lotus leaf powder addition is increased, a significant …

Effects Of Various Extraction Methods On The Performance Of Corn Fiber Gum-Pea Protein Composite Gels, Wu Chenglong, Jiang Zhili, Huang Lilin, Tang Leiming, Sun Xiaohong

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aims to investigate the effects of three extraction methods - alkaline extraction, enzymatic extraction, and acid extraction - on the properties of corn fiber gum (CFG)-pea protein composite gels. [Methods] CFG was extracted from corn bran using the three methods. The gel strength, water-holding capacity, rheological properties, and microstructure of the CFG-pea protein composite gels are evaluated. [Results] The CFG extracted by enzymatic extraction increases the gel strength of pea protein gels from (27.20±2.45) g to (65.80±2.67) g, and the water-holding capacity from (40.60±3.40)% to (75.80±5.10)%. Additionally, it forms a more compact and ordered network structure with …

Research Advances In Rice Bran Oil Bioactive Components And Antioxidant Technologies, Tu Yue, Guo Xiongchang, Zhang Wenhan, Cai Lichuang, Liu Jianping

Food and Machinery

Rice bran oil is a unique natural edible oil with healthy benefits and a reasonable fatty acid composition. Containing natural antioxidant components including phytosterols, oryzanol, tocotrienols, and squalene, rice bran oil is characterized by high nutritional value, diverse physiological functions, and excellent frying performance, thus demonstrating broad application potential. This study reviews the research advances in the bioactive components, physiological functions, factors influencing oxidative stability, and antioxidant technologies of rice bran oil, while providing prospects for future development.

Research Progress On Effect Of Salt On Pickling Vegetable Quality, Qi Kai, Li Ziyan, Cheng Wenbo, Fan Mingcong, Zuo Daoxi, Li Yan, Wang Li, Zhang Wenbin

Food and Machinery

Vegetable pickling is a time-honored food preservation and processing method, in which salt (primarily sodium chloride) plays an irreplaceable and core role. This paper systematically reviews the multidimensional effects of curing salt on vegetable quality. It comprehensively covers preservation mechanisms, textural transformations, the formation and conversion of flavor compounds, color stability, and nutritional value changes. Specifically, this article analyzes the decisive role of salt concentration gradients in final product characteristics. Furthermore, it examines the challenges posed by the low salinity, including microbial safety risks, textural deterioration, and flavor imbalances, while proposing corresponding strategies.

Research Progress In The Extraction And Purification Processes And Biological Activities Of Flavonoids From Cuscutae Semen, Li Renxin, Xiong Ying, Song Hui

Food and Machinery

Cuscutae Semen is a Chinese herbal medicine and a raw material for health foods in China, with flavonoids being a group of its main functional components. This article provides a systematic review of the extraction and purification techniques - reflux, ultrasonic, Soxhlet, microwave-assisted, flash, enzymatic hydrolysis, and supercritical CO2 extraction methods - of flavonoids from Cuscutae Semen. Furthermore, it elaborates on the biological activities such as reproductive protection, anti-tumor effect, anti-oxidative stress effect, liver and kidney protection, and immune regulation of flavonoids from Cuscutae Semen, as well as their related mechanisms. Moreover, this paper makes an outlook on the development …

Visionary Alumni Support Ole Miss Engineering Students, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – An estate gift from the late David Walker Arnold and Barbara Daves Arnold, longtime University of Mississippi supporters, will create opportunities for future engineering students and honor a lifetime of devotion to Ole Miss.

Impaired Microvascular Reactivity To Passive Limb Movement After Stroke Is Improved By A Single Session Of Ischemic Conditioning, Alicen A. Whitaker-Hilbig, Jennifer N. Nguyen, Amanda Wietrzny, Akash Desai, Samuel Wietrzny, Macey Dunn, Yelyzaveta Merenzon, Sergey Tarima, Emilie Klevenow, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Matthew J. Durand

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Microvascular dysfunction post stroke remains insufficiently investigated and may contribute to impairments in physical function. Single passive limb movement (sPLM) provides a clinically relevant assessment of microvascular vasodilation. We hypothesized the response to sPLM would be attenuated in the paretic leg compared with age- and sex-matched controls (CON) and would improve following a single session of ischemic conditioning (IC), an intervention known to enhance vasodilation. METHODS: In this randomized crossover trial, superficial femoral artery leg blood flow was measured during sPLM, using a Biodex dynamometer, which passively moved the leg 90° at 1Hz. A thigh cuff was placed around …

I Never Thought I'D Be The Professor!, Kayko Driedger Hesslein

Consensus

Tracing progress and persistent challenges regarding women in church leadership, this reflection examines how structural barriers, societal caregiving expectations, and a lack of mentorship affect female clergy and seminary professors in the ELCIC. Highlighting the transformative impact of feminist Lutheran theology, the analysis calls for intentional structural support, financial resources, and institutional shifts to cultivate female scholars.

The Road To Emmaus, Lisa Smith

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Against The Machine: On The Unmaking Of Humanity, Joseph Kirby

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Algorithmic Bias In Ai: Preparing Nurses For Critical And Culturally Safe Engagement, Claire Song, Tanvir Gill, Pamela Cawley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

AI is increasingly used in healthcare and education, often framed as a tool for efficiency and objectivity. Yet, these systems are trained on data shaped by Western biomedical norms, reproducing structural and cultural biases. Deep learning does not create new knowledge; it reorganizes existing information. When that data-electronic health records, clinical trials, DSM-based tools- reflects Western perspectives, inequities are amplified under the guise of neutrality.

Consider mental health tools built on DSM frameworks, which pathologize non-Western expressions of distress. Despite the American Psychiatric Association’s 2021 acknowledgment of structural racism, AI-driven assessments still rely on instruments like PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Bias …

Beyond Surviving: Resilience In Advanced Practice Nursing Students, Gerard Thomas Hogan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Advanced practice graduate nursing students (APGNS)—including nurse anesthesia, nurse practitioner, midwifery, and clinical nurse specialist students—face intense academic and clinical demands affecting mental health and learning outcomes. The shift from 24–28-month master’s to 36-month doctoral programs has amplified stressors, especially for nurse anesthesia students. This integrative review examines resilience development, measurement, and outcomes amid evolving educational demands.

Methods: Guided by Whittemore and Knafl’s integrative review method (2005), a systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and PsycINFO (2010–2025) identified 204 studies; 24 met inclusion criteria. Studies addressed resilience or related constructs among graduate nursing students. Quality appraisal used Joanna Briggs …

Policy Brief: North Dakota Maternal Mortality Committee, Kilyn R. Parisien

Public Health Student Publications

The following policy brief was created to examine North Dakota policies that are specific to maternal mortality and morbidity reviews. The North Dakota Maternal Mortality Committee (NDMMRC) is responsible for conducting maternal mortality and morbidity reviews in the state of North Dakota. This brief is guided by policies from North Dakota and MMRC reviews from surrounding states to inform six recommendations intended that guarantee the highest quality data collection and data reporting on maternal mortality and morbidity.