Community-Based Smart Health Monitoring System For Older Adults Experiencing Poverty, Roschelle L. Fritz, Connie Kim Yen Nguyen-Truong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: By 2050, adults age 60+ will comprise 22% of the world’s population.1 95% of Americans have a chronic condition2 and 63% live in poverty.3-4 Innovative low-cost solutions are needed to support aging-in-place.5-7 The purpose of this case study is to examine the experience of one older adult using a low-cost Smart Health System (SHS) designed to assist with managing chronic conditions. The prototype health monitoring system was retrofitted in existing homes. It included 1 multisensor per room (motion, light, humidity); 2 door use sensors (main entry, refrigerator); an algorithm continuously processing sensor data and sending alerts when the resident …

Development Of A Patient Decision Aid For South Korean Couples Undergoing Ivf, Sooyeon Lim, Sihyun Park

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Infertility is a global health issue, and it is estimated that around 48million couples and 186 million individuals are affected worldwide^1,2. South Korea is currently facing a significant demographic challenge, with a fertility rate of 0.72 in 2023—the lowest among OECD countries³. Notably, 9.3% of births in 2022 were from government-supported fertility treatments⁴. Despite an increasing proportion of births resulting from such treatments, there are still no established guidelines to protect couples' confidentiality.

Purpose: The purpose of this ongoing study is to develop a patient decision aid (PtDA) tailored for South Korean couples …

Implementing Emerging Technology In Global Healthcare: An Integrative Review On Virtual Nursing, Madeleine Whalen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed many changes in global healthcare and the nursing workforce (1). Among these evolutions were the rapid advances in the use of technology to facilitate patient care. Many patients and providers have had experience with tele-health for outpatient visits or specialty consultations, but truly embedding technology, in the form of virtual nursing to support the provision of in-patient, non-ICU nursing care, is a newer phenomenon. Virtual nursing may be able to address many issues at the patient, staff and organizational level, however the best practices for implementing this staffing model are unknown (2).

Purpose: This presentation …

Enhancing Nursing Student's Communication Skills For Antimicrobial Stewardship Via Simulation, Sierra Gage, Rita Drummond Olans, Maureen Hillier

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This pilot study evaluates the impact of high-fidelity pediatric simulation training on nursing students’ communication skills related to antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) with caregivers and families. The research focuses on developing and testing a simulation lab to enhance students’ decision-making, patient education, and therapeutic communication in AMS contexts. Using a quasi-experimental design, pre- and post-simulation surveys assessed effectiveness, with the Simulation Effectiveness Tool - Modified (SET-M) by Leighton et al. (2015) as the post-survey measure. Conducted over three months in the Northeastern United States, the study involved 103 pediatric prelicensure nursing students, with over 95% affirming enhanced communication abilities and confidence …

School Nurses’ Role In Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment For Mental Health, Andrea Lynn Tanner, Claire Burke Draucker

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In a 2023 United States survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of high school students reported symptoms of depression, and 10% reported an attempted suicide.¹ For students experiencing mental health symptoms, school nurses are ideally positioned to identify and respond to them.² However, few school nurses employ a comprehensive intervention strategy that includes all three components of SBIRT: 1) screening for mental health concerns, 2) in-the-moment brief intervention, and 3) referral to mental health treatment if warranted.^2-4 The purpose of this study was to describe how school nurses perceive their role in addressing …

Impact Of High-Fidelity Simulation Training On Pediatric Nurses' Competence In Seizure Management, Wan Ting Wu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Traditional training methods for new graduate nurses often rely on bedside experiences and lectures, which may limit the development of clinical skills essential for hands-on patient care. This study evaluates the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation training in improving clinical competencies among newly graduated pediatric nurses in Taiwan, specifically in managing seizure emergencies. The study examines gains in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.

Methods: A one-group pre- and post-test design was implemented using the Sim Junior high-fidelity simulation model alongside situational teaching strategies. Participants included Nurse Post Graduate Year (NPGY) pediatric nurses who received a structured “High-Fidelity Simulation Training Plan …

Motivate-Oer, Rebel Cummings-Sauls

ACHE Open Educational Resources Workshop

This session will overview the many ways in which OER can be a motivator at any institution. Exploring the different roles on campus we will see the stimulators for each. Attendees will leave as a Motivate-OER, with ideas and resources to inspire others and build enthusiasm for OER.

Hybrid Conferences As The Standard Offering Of Archival Organizations, Portia Vescio, Regina Bouley Sweeten, Kathleen Dull, Dylan Mcdonald, Jonathan Pringle

Journal of Western Archives

This case study documents the effort to plan and execute a fully hybrid annual meeting for the Society of Southwest Archivists in 2023. By making the conference accessible to both in-person and virtual attendees, the society moved toward greater inclusivity and equity by offering a professional development opportunity that was affordable and within the ability of a volunteer organization. The case study provides a blueprint for any archival organization to follow in creating hybrid meetings.

The Value Of Play In Improving Children’S Experiences With Healthcare, Kylie Howes

Family Perspectives

Hospitalization can be a distressing experience for children, often resulting in heightened anxiety and pain due to unfamiliar environments, procedures, and personnel. This literature review examines the effectiveness of Child Life Play Interventions—specifically Developmentally Supportive Play, Psychological Preparation Play, and Distraction Play—in reducing pediatric patients’ healthcare- related anxiety and pain. Developmentally supportive play provides children with familiar, age-appropriate activities that help maintain normalcy and routine, thereby reducing stress during extended hospital stays. Psychological preparation play uses role-playing and hands-on demonstrations to enhance children’s understanding of medical procedures, alleviating anxiety and decreasing perceived pain. Distraction play shifts children’s attention away from …

Marital Conflict And Male Depression: The Role Of Emotional Withdrawal And Hostility, Nicolas Enzo Mouhsen

Family Perspectives

This literature review investigates the relationship between marital conflict and male depression, focusing on emotional withdrawal and spousal hostility as key contributing factors. Male depression, often underreported due to differences in symptom expression such as anger and irritability, is explored in the context of marital dynamics. Emotional withdrawal, characterized by avoidance behaviors during conflict, is particularly prevalent among men and linked to rigid gender role perceptions. This behavior correlates with increased depressive symptoms and reduced well-being. Additionally, spousal hostility, including verbal aggression and criticism, exacerbates male depression through both the perception of aggression from a partner and self-awareness of hostile …

Divorced After Age 50: What Gray Divorced Women Can Do To Move Forward, Sheri Duvall

Family Perspectives

No abstract provided.

The Benefits Of Combining Center-Based And Home-Based Care For Preschool Children, Savannah Christensen

Family Perspectives

Abstract: Research shows that the quality of care children receive in early childhood—whether from a parent, relative, or formal child care provider—significantly influences their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional development. This article analyzes several peer-reviewed sources to examine how different caregiving environments impact development and how these effects are moderated by the quality of care and the home environment. It also addresses how socioeconomic status can shape the quality of care children receive and the long-term outcomes associated with each caregiving type. While parents are typically seen as the ideal caregivers, children in nonparental care, such as with relatives or in …

Information & Schedule Flyer, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences At Old Dominion University

Cardiovascular Research Symposium

Information and schedule for Cardiovascular Research Symposium: Bridging Gaps and Advancing Care.

Bus Wire Designs For Minimizing Visibility Of Diffraction Artifacts, Kellie Shaw

Defensive Publications Series

A transparent panel includes an optically transparent substrate, and a plurality of electrically conducting tracks disposed over a surface of the substrate, the plurality of tracks arranged in intersecting rows and columns and defining therebetween an array of pixels having substantially identical areal shape and dimensions, where the tracks have a periodic shape of varying amplitude and frequency, with a peak-to-peak variability in the amplitude being less than approximately 10%.

Neurolinkx: Advanced Ai-Powered Automation And Cloud Solutions Enabling Digital Transformation In Enterprises, Arjun N. Chaurasiya, Neurolinkx It Solutions & Services

Defensive Publications Series

NeuroLinkX IT Solutions & Services, headquartered in Kanpur Nagar, India, is pioneering innovative technology solutions that enable enterprises to transform digitally and remain competitive in the modern era.
This technical disclosure details our advanced contributions in the field of IT innovation, focusing on three core solutions:

1. AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Platform – Utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms, this solution continuously monitors industrial equipment in real time, accurately predicting potential failures. It helps industrial enterprises reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improve asset efficiency.

2. Real-Time Executive Analytics Dashboard – Designed for business leaders, this dashboard aggregates multi-source data into intuitive visualizations, enabling …

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Two-Factor Authentication Software For Bluetooth Pairing Between Mobile And Pc Operating Systems, Sundos A. Hameed Alazawi, Abbas A. Abdulhameed, Mostafa Abdulghafoor Mohammed, Thekra Abbas

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Bluetooth devices actively broadcast software when pairing to connect. Even during the connection process, the connection can be monitored to view information about the transmission. Using this information, anyone can hijack your existing connection and steal data. Bluetooth connections can be single or multiple. Thus, while connecting to a device, the same device could be simultaneously connected to another device. To avoid this problem, a new software is proposed to support the ID-based authentication process for paired devices by integrating an authentication method based on the biometric features of the device owner. The proposed two-factor security authentication system for pairing …

Ontology Features-Based Arabic Text Augmentation Using Word2vec, Enas Tariq Khudair, Onsa Lazzez, Mourad Zaied, Tarek M. Hamdani, Ahmed T. Sadiq, Habib Chabchoub, Adel M. Alimi

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Text augmentation plays a major role when data is scarce. In this context, there are few Arabic news texts for specific purposes, and hence, there is a dire need to generate Arabic text, especially news. This paper presents an enhanced approach to Arabic text augmentation based on Arabic ontology features. The Arabic part of speech, particularly adjectives, verbs, and prepositions, and the ontology properties regarding such parts to create new texts, make up the first stage of the system, which has multiple stages. Word2Vector (Word2Vec) plays a pivotal role in giving Arabic ontology features to the specific Arabic Part of …

Application Of Improved Super-Elastic Ti-Ni Alloy Wire For The Treatment Of Adult Skeletal Class Ii With Severe Deep Bite, Pin-Yu Chen, Yuan-Hou Chen, Jian-Hong Yu

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

An adult female (26 years old) with a chief complaint of poor dental alignment, deep bite, and maxillary protrusion came for orthodontic evaluation. Clinical examination indicated Class II canine relationship combined with large overbite and overjet and accentuated Curve of Spee. Radiographic examination showed skeletal Class II and lower right first molar missing. Improved Super-elastic Ti-Ni alloy wire (ISW, developed by Institute of Science Tokyo) curve was added over the lower arch to flatten Curve of Spee, and extraction of bilateral upper first premolars with intramaxillary elastics to perform anterior retraction was considered. At the end of treatment, we achieved …

Goal-Oriented Aesthetic Treatment (Goat): A Systematic Framework For Three-Dimensional Facial Aesthetic Assessment — Part 2: Sagittal Dimension, Heng-Ming Chang, Yu-Chun Su, Min-Hsun Hsu, Yu-Ting Lin, Chih-Wei Wang

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Facial aesthetics is a multidimensional concept that requires an integrative assessment of the sagittal, vertical, and transverse planes to achieve balance and harmony. Following the evaluation of the vertical dimension in Part I, this review focuses on the sagittal plane, which plays a pivotal role in facial profile balance and anteroposterior skeletal relationships. The Goal-Oriented Aesthetic Treatment (GOAT) framework provides a structured methodology for diagnosing and addressing sagittal discrepancies, incorporating clinical reference lines, chin morphology, incisor inclination, and anchorage considerations. A comprehensive assessment of the sagittal dimension involves the use of key diagnostic tools such as the Barcelona Line (BL), …

Goal-Oriented Aesthetic Treatment (Goat): A Systematic Framework For Three-Dimensional Facial Aesthetic Assessment — Part 1: Vertical Dimension, Heng-Ming Chang, Yao Chen, Kwok-Hing Ho, Kai-Long Wang, Chih-Wei Wang

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Facial aesthetics is a multidimensional concept that requires an integrative assessment of the sagittal, vertical, and transverse planes to achieve balance and harmony. Among these, the vertical dimension plays a crucial role in determining facial proportions, occlusal function, and overall aesthetic perception. This review introduces the Goal-Oriented Aesthetic Treatment (GOAT) framework as a systematic approach to evaluating the vertical aspects of facial aesthetics, providing a structured methodology for clinical assessment and treatment planning. A comprehensive evaluation of the vertical dimension encompasses several key parameters, including facial pattern classification, vertical proportions, lip competency, and overbite analysis. Traditional cephalometric indices, such as …

Predicting Stability And Relapse In Class Iii Patients: The Role Of The Mandibular Plane Angle In Bimaxillary Surgery, Jason Jyun-Cheng Kuo, Min-Chi Chen, Yu-Chih Wang, Ellen Wen-Ching Ko

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Purpose: Skeletal stability after orthognathic surgery remains challenging in Class III malocclusion. This study examined how preoperative mandibular plane angle (FMA) and its surgical changes affect postoperative outcomes.

Patients and Methods: Sixty adult Taiwanese patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion treated by bimaxillary surgery without genioplasty were retrospectively analyzed. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) at preoperative (T0), immediate postoperative (T1), and orthodontic debonding, ≥ 1-year postoperative (T2) stages was used to measure sagittal (Pog-CP), vertical (Me-FH), and transverse (Go–Go) changes. Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses were performed.

Results: Smaller preoperative FMA and larger increased intraoperative FMA increases were significantly associated …

Volumetric Analysis And Anatomical Variations Of The Maxillary Sinus: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study, Prafen Pokhrel, Rabindra Man Shrestha, Ujjawal Pyakurel, Roshan Poudel

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine the volume and to assess the anatomical variations of maxillary sinus using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted using 64 CBCT scans of the subjects belonging to the age group 18-50 years. Using Care Stream 3D imaging software, the scans were exported and read in an orthogonal slicing view. The width and length of the sinus were measured in axial section, whereas the height was measured in coronal section. Volume and area of sinus were calculated using 3D Slicer software. The assessment of septa was done …

The Indiana Statesman, September 11, 2025, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Terre Haute in rememberance of 9/11; JCPenney Suit-Up Event: Q&A with Darby Scism

Vivian Pinn, Vivian W. Pinn M.D.

We Are NIH Oral History Project

No abstract provided.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp V. Secretary United States Department Of Health

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Edin Rivera Rivera V. Attorney General United States Of America

2025 Decisions

Agency

The Current - Volume 36 Issue 2, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Health On The Rocks: Geohealth In Kentucky, Rachel L. Washburn

Special Publication--KGS

Geohealth bridges the earth and life sciences, revealing how Kentucky’s unique geology directly shapes public health risks, clinical outcomes, and opportunities for innovation. This factsheet highlights the critical intersections between geologic processes and human health across the Commonwealth—from landslides, floods, and tornadoes to radon, mine drainage, and microbial contamination. It outlines how natural and anthropogenic forces influence respiratory illness, cancer, trauma, and infectious disease, and how bedrock and weather extremes define local exposure pathways. Beyond risk, it also showcases Kentucky’s leadership in developing geoscience-informed health solutions: bioremediation, microbial drug discovery, and geologic-health monitoring networks that strengthen preparedness and resilience. Understanding …

Transparent Eeg Analysis: Leveraging Autoencoders, Bi-Lstms, And Shap For Improved Neurodegenerative Diseases Detection, Badr Mouazen, Ahmed Bendaouia, Omaima Bellakhdar, Khaoula Laghdaf, Aya Ennair, El Hassan Abdelwahed, Giovanni De Marco

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications

Highlights

• Novel hybrid architecture: Combined autoencoders with bidirectional LSTM networks for enhanced EEG signal classification, achieving 98% accuracy in distinguishing AD, FTD, and healthy controls.

• Explainable AI integration: Implemented SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) framework to enhance model transparency and identify entropy as the most influential feature for neurodegenerative disease detection.

• Optimal temporal segmentation: Demonstrated that 5-s EEG windows with 50% overlap provide the best balance between classification accuracy and computational efficiency.

• Comprehensive feature extraction: Utilized Power Spectral Density (PSD) analysis across standard frequency bands (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma) following autoencoder-based dimensionality reduction.

• Superior performance validation: Outperformed traditional machine learning …

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

California

No abstract provided.