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Cstn 122.01: Beginning Carpentry Lab, Buck Priest

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ddsn 113a.01: Technical Drafting, Brian Hoover

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Police Chief Turnover In Texas: Do Institutional Environments Matter?, Yudu Li

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

The field of organizational studies has extensively examined factors influencing the turnover and succession of public officers, yet limited attention has been given to chiefs of police. Using institutional theory as a framework, this study explores police chief turnover by focusing on the institutional environment and the relationships between police chiefs and key individuals and entities within their communities. Utilizing survey data collected from police chiefs attending mandatory training programs designed for new appointees, the analysis reveals that police chief turnover is substantially associated with the quality of relationships with key stakeholders within the institutional environments, both individually and collectively. …

Synthetic Zfta Fusions Pinpoint Disordered Protein Domain Acquisition As A Mechanism Of Brain Tumorigenesis, A Arabzade, H K Shirnekhi, S Varadharajan, S M Ippagunta, A H Phillips, N Laboe, D W Baggett, Wahiduzzaman, M Jo, T Zheng, R Pathak, D Gee, D Bhimsaria, H Wu, X Gao, J Liu, E Emanus, A Bland, A Kardian, A Hancock, B Holcomb, T Wright, T Bugbee, H Sun, M Zhai, E Caesar, M Park, S Tripathi, A Shirinifard, K Lowe, A Khalighifar, R A Petersen, S King, D Stabley, A Pitre, G E Campbell, C-G Park, W T Freyaldenhoven, B Chandra, Y Xia, E Bonten, A Achari, S Kandikonda, A Carisey, S B Pounds, J Xu, D W Ellison, B Deneen, K C Bertrand, R W Kriwacki, S C Mack

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Over 95% of ependymomas that arise in the cortex are driven by a gene fusion involving the zinc finger translocation-associated (ZFTA) protein. Here, using super-resolution and lattice light-sheet microscopy, we demonstrate that the most frequent fusion variant, ZFTA-RELA (ZR), forms dynamic nuclear condensates that are required for oncogene expression and tumorigenesis. Mutagenesis studies of ZR reveal a key intrinsically disordered region (IDR) in RELA that governs condensate formation. Condensate-modulating IDR mutations introduced into ZR impaired its genomic occupancy at oncogenic loci and inhibited the recruitment of transcriptional effector proteins, such as MED1, BRD4 and RNA polymerase II. Using nuclear magnetic …

Randomized Trial: Peppermint Oil (Menthol) Pharmacokinetics In Children And Effects On Gut Motility In Children With Functional Abdominal Pain: 540 Mg Vs. 900 Mg Dose Comparison, Robert J Shulman, Bruno P Chumpitazi, Daniel Gonzalez, Uttam Garg, Salma Musaad, Jiali Wen, Gregory L Kearns

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Aims: There is a paucity of information on the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of menthol, the active ingredient in peppermint oil (PMO). We studied the PK of menthol (540 and 900 mg) in children and measured their effects on gut transit/contractility.

Methods: Children 7-12 years of age with functional abdominal pain underwent wireless motility capsule (WMC) testing. One week later, they were randomized to 540 mg or 900 mg of oral enteric-coated PMO. Blood was sampled over 24 h to determine menthol PK. The WMC test was repeated while they took their respective dose (180 mg thrice or 180 …

Health Policy Institute: Using Data To Leverage Policy, Deesha Bhaumik, Marko Vujicic

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This article highlights the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute’s (HPI) pivotal role in providing data-driven insights that shape federal and state dental policy. Illustrating recent initiatives, it covers the projected impact of Medicaid funding cuts, alongside HPI’s economic analysis used by dental organizations to advocate for preserving core benefits. The article also details HPI’s research supporting community water fluoridation, quantifying the cost increases if fluoride is removed, and evaluates the effects of federal tax policy changes on dental practices, emphasizing advocacy efforts to protect financial viability for practices serving underserved communities.

Leading With Purpose: How The Ada’S Advocacy Is Advancing The Profession, Brett Kessler, Richard Rosato

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This article underscores the American Dental Association’s (ADA) commitment to advocacy and purpose-driven leadership in response to profound changes and persistent challenges in dentistry. It details ADA’s efforts on the national stage, including successful advocacy for oral health integration in healthcare policy, robust defense of community water fluoridation, promotion of economic sustainability for dental practices and leadership in insurance and workforce reforms.

I Am Mdds: Dr. Nichole Schiro & Dr. Ashlynn Mazurek, Nichole Schiro, Ashlynn Mazurek

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This spotlight interview features Dr. Nichole Schiro and Dr. Ashlynn Mazurek, sisters and co-owners of two orthodontic practices in Colorado. The article highlights their unique bond as siblings, their commitment to patient-centered care and their embrace of digital orthodontic technologies to enhance patient experiences.

Beyond Brushing: Can Toothpaste Cure Your Child’S Peanut Allergy?, Michael J. Heiss D.D.S., Benjamin Solomowitz Dmd

The New York State Dental Journal

Peanut allergies pose significant health risks globally, with an increasing prevalence observed over the past two decades. Accidental exposures to peanuts can lead to severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, prompting the exploration of innovative therapeutic approaches to mitigate these risks. This literature review examines the potential use of peanut proteins embedded within toothpaste formulations as a novel avenue for inducing tolerance in individuals with peanut allergies. It includes recent studies and clinical trials in oral immunotherapy, focusing on mechanisms of action, safety profiles and long-term outcomes associated with controlled allergen exposure. Key findings suggest that oral mucosal therapy, particularly sublingual …

Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome With Familial Manifestation: A Case Report With Emphasis On Early Diagnosis, Ravinder Singh, Deepak Gupta, Aashna Garg, Aanchal Gupta, Sushruh Nayak

The New York State Dental Journal

Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is a hereditary autosomal dominant disorder. It has multiple clinical manifestations caused by mutation in the patched gene (PTCH), which is responsible for the growth and development of healthy tissue and for regulating the cell cycle. Early diagnosis of the condition and an extended duration of follow-up are essential to prevent complications, such as basal cell carcinomas and facial deformities, leading to a more favorable prognosis. This case was diagnosed with the presence of three major and two minor criteria, which confirmed the condition. We hereby report a case of a young male patient diagnosed by clinical, radiological …

Case Presentation: 49-Year-Old Female With Chronic Mid Back, Low Back, And Hip Pain, Chloe Nelson

Aurora GME

No abstract provided.

Supporting Satisfaction, Satisfying Support: Bidirectional Associations Of Social Support And Life Satisfaction, Jonathan Louis Jie Sheng Chia, Andree Hartanto, William Tov

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Existing literature has explored the impact of social support (SS) on life satisfaction (LS). However, the reciprocal relationship—that is, the influence of LS on SS—remains understudied, despite extant theoretical support. In addressing this gap, the present study employed bivariate latent growth modeling to examine bidirectional associations between SS and LS trajectories among 8,449 middle-aged and older adults in Singapore, over seven waves spanning almost 6 years. Results provided evidence supporting the notion of bidirectional associations. Specifically, baseline SS positively predicted subsequent changes in LS, and baseline LS positively predicted subsequent changes in SS. Findings underscore the potential for interventions and …

Storage Location Optimization In Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach, Lingjun Wang, Aldy Gunawan, Pieter Vansteenwegen

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

This study investigates the optimization of storage location in automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). We introduce an optimization approach based on the Deep Q-Network (DQN) algorithm to enhance warehouse task efficiency and minimize stacker travel during storage and retrieval. To accelerate the algorithm training process, we integrate a prioritized experience replay mechanism. Furthermore, we decouple action selection from value estimation within the DQN framework to address the issue of value overestimation. The proposed model is evaluated against three heuristic methods. The experimental results demonstrate that our approach significantly outperforms these baselines.

Large Lithium-Ion Battery Model For Secure Shared E-Bike Battery In Smart Cities, Donghui Ding, Zhao Li, Linhao Luo, Ming Jin, Bin Zhu, Yichen Zhong, Junhao Hu, Peng Cai, Huiqi Hu

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Electric bikes powered by lithium-ion batteries are increasingly used in smart cities to promote sustainable mobility and efficient delivery services. However, limited battery range and slow plug-in charging remain key challenges. Shared electric bike battery systems, facilitated by battery swapping stations, offer a promising solution by enabling quick and efficient battery replacements. However, their success hinges on accurate anomaly detection, battery health estimation and remain range prediction. These tasks remain challenging due to data scarcity, battery diversity and environmental variability. Here we show that a large-scale lithium-ion battery model trained on over ten million battery time series data enables robust …

Vibemus: Proactive Agentic System For Music Personalization, Zhiliang Guo, Teng Tu, Yunshan Ma, Xun Yang

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Large language models (LLMs) enable diverse forms of AI-assisted creation, yet they often struggle to bridge the preference-articulation gap: users may provide incomplete or vague intentions or lack the vocabulary to specify what they want, yielding outputs misaligned with true preferences. To address this gap and facilitate music creation in a vibe-centric environment, we introduce VibeMus, a proactive agentic system built on open-source components. The system engages in multi-turn dialogue to progressively determine the music’s emotion, genre, lyrics, and other aspects before generation. Simulated evaluations show that proactive clarification improves alignment with users’ intended nuances. Our approach is training-free, leveraging …

September 2025 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Real-World Treatment Patterns And Management Gaps Of Lumbar Disc Herniation In The United States, Amit Bhandutia, Min Yang, Qing Liu, Yipeng Gao, Jiaxuan Liu, Steven Liu, Amy Guo, Kinsuk Chauhan

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) affects approximately 1% to 3% of the population annually and leads to substantial physical burden, quality-of-life burden, and productivity loss. Commonly used interventions, including pharmacological and epidural steroid injections (ESIs), have limited high-quality evidence to support their effectiveness in the long-term for treating LDH beyond symptom relief. In general, there is a lack of consensus for timing of treatment after LDH onset and limited data on real-world treatment of LDH. The objective of this study was to describe current real-world treatment patterns and inform gaps in clinical management of patients with LDH. METHODS: A retrospective …

Antibiotic Stewardship In Pediatric Head And Neck Surgery, Mary Grace Robichaux, Zhide Fang, Jill N. D'Souza

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVE: This study seeks to determine the rate of postoperative surgical site infections (SSI) among clean head and neck surgeries and review perioperative antibiotic administration practices. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review. SETTING: Pediatric tertiary care institution in New Orleans over a ten-year period. METHODS: A retrospective review was undertaken to identify clean head and neck surgical procedures performed at Manning Family Children's between 2013 and 2023. EPIC SlicerDicer™ was used to identify patients between ages 0-18 who underwent clean head and neck surgeries. Each chart was reviewed for perioperative antibiotic administration and occurrence of postoperative SSI. Rates of SSI were compared …

The Moderating Role Of Trait Online Disinhibition In Exacerbating The Online Victim-Bully Cycle, Sandeeshwara K Tennakoon Appuhamillage Kasturiratna, Andree Hartanto

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

The growth of the internet and social media as a communication platform has increased the incidence of cyberbullying victimisation. While there has been increasing research interest on the antecedents of cyberbullying perpetration, little is known on why some individuals who themself experience cyber victimisation are more likely to become cyberbullying perpetrators. Considering the large number of individuals who experience cyberbullying victimisation in the current, highly digitalised world, this trend of victims turning into bullies poses a worrisome possibility and deserves research attention. One promising individual difference that could potentially moderate the relationship between cyberbullying victimisation can lead to cyberbullying perpetration …

Actg 306.01: Principles Of Financial Reporting Ii, Steven Mitsuda

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Bmgt 640.V61: Organizational Behavior, Mazen R. Fadel

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Csd 330.01: Anatomy And Physiology Of The Speech And Swallowing Mechanisms, Trudi F. Mingus

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Phar 560.00: Pharmaceutical Care Lab Iv, Jenner Minto, Kimberly A. Madson

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Pt 526.01: Foundational Skills And Intervention I, Jaclyn C. Carson

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Anty 101h.50: Anthropology And The Human Experience, Erin D. Rosenkrance

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Bioh 291.01: Human Gross Anatomy – Cadaver Dissection, Lucas Whitcher

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Cula 101.01: Introduction To Knife Skills And Butchery, Wilbert P. Gahagan

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ahrc 252.01: Respiratory Care Review, Paul J. Crockford

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Ecp 207.B01: Cardiology, Marcus O. Granger, David H. Mcevoy

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Nrsg 245.50: Adult Nursing Ii Clinical, Michele R. Noonan

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.