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Economic Evaluation Of Caregiver Interventions For Children With Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review, Angela Kairu, Edwin Dzoro, Vibian Angweny, Charles Newton, Charlotte Hanlon, Rosa Hoekstra, Amina Abubakar, Edwine Barasa

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

Globally, families with children with developmental disabilities (DDs) experience challenges, including social isolation, stigma, and poverty, especially in low-income settings in Africa. Most children with DDs in Africa remain unidentified and receive no formal support. Caregiver interventions focusing on education and training for the carers/parents have been shown to be adaptable and low intensity in implementation, although the economic evidence is limited. This review aimed to describe the evidence and methodological aspects of economic evaluations for caregiver interventions for DDs. The Arksey and O’Malley framework was applied. Seven electronic databases, grey literature and cited references were systematically searched to identify …

Modification Of Epic System’S Simple Visit Coding (Svc) Evaluation Rule To Reduce Medical Claim Denials, Edith Ballard

Translational Projects (Open Access)

Background: The recruitment, development, and retention of skilled medical coding staff has become increasingly challenging for healthcare providers. To alleviate staffing burdens, Epic Systems’ electronic health record (EHR) introduced the Simple Visit Coding (SVC) work queue, designed to evaluate hospital patient encounters and automatically assign International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnosis codes. However, the current SVC work queue evaluation rule at a prominent academic Oncology Care Organization (OCO) in the South does not utilize autonomous, generative, or computer-assisted coding (CAC) technologies. The work queue evaluation rule uses a simple rule-based program logic that relies on …

Enhancing Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcus Interpretation: Leveraging Data Visualization To Improve Diagnostic Accuracy And Patient Outcomes, Miriam Booker Barrett

Translational Projects (Open Access)

When implemented effectively, data displays can enhance interpretive decisions by helping physicians recognize patterns and relationships within various datasets. Data visualization has been widely studied for its role in converting raw data into actionable insights and supporting data-driven decision-making. However, few studies have been published that specifically explored using data displays to aid in interpreting coagulasenegative Staphylococcus (CoNS) in blood cultures.

One of the primary challenges infectious disease physicians face when interpreting CoNS in blood cultures is the disorganized nature of clinical data within electronic health records. The information necessary for accurate interpretation is often scattered across various sections of …

Autism Care Continuum: Exploring Specialty Services Across The Lifespan Within U.S. Academic Medical Centers, Alexis Khuu

Theses and Dissertations

Autistic people—particularly adults—experience high rates of co-occurring mental health problems and often report unmet service needs. Although several barriers to accessing quality care are well-documented, the broader landscape of autism-specific services across the lifespan remains under-researched. This two-part thesis aimed to address this gap by examining the availability of autism-specific services, as well as patterns in service utilization and associated costs, among autistic children and adults. The first study employed a systematic web-scraping protocol and data extraction procedure to identify and characterize autism specialty services offered by U.S. academic medical centers. This work revealed a general lack of autism specialty …

The Digital Forum: A Pedagogical Approach To Teaching College English Composition, Thomas Edward Plichta

Theses and Dissertations

This action research study focused on the identification of ways to improve the curriculum of freshman Writing Intensive Seminars using an innovative multimodal pedagogical methodology, the Digital Forum, in addition to formal papers and in-class writing. The research examined a Writing Intensive Seminar with approximately 20 students; There were two Research Questions for the present study. RQ1: How does the incorporation of the Digital Forum as a pedagogical approach in college freshman writing classes influence students' levels of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional engagement? RQ2: How does the incorporation of Digital Forums in freshman English Composition courses affect the quality of …

A Novel Approach To Extended Reality Eula Presentation For Improved Child Safety, Lindy Chen, Jerry Fails, Daniel Allan, Adam Taylor, Upama Magar

Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research

Extended reality (XR) is a quickly developing field of technology representing novel physical and privacy risks for children. End-User License Agreements (EULAs) are designed to explain these risks to the consumer (end-user), however, they are often dense, linguistically complex, and packed with legal jargon. EULAs are even more problematic for children, who are still developing their language skills. In our research, we identify and analyze the EULAs of several XR applications for child users. We use various readability algorithms to gauge the grade level at which most users could understand the content. Using qualitative, thematic analysis, we iteratively determined the …

Removal Of Senescent Cells Using Senolytics Attenuates Α-Synuclein-Mediated Parkinson's Disease Pathology, Payton Wardwell, Dinesh Kumar Verma, Yong-Hwan Kim

Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research

Emerging evidence suggests that cellular senescence contributes to the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Cellular senescence is a state in which cells cease to proliferate in response to damage and contribute to tissue dysfunction through the release of toxic factors. While dopaminergic neurons are the primary cells lost in PD, senescent glia: astrocytes and microglia, are considered to play a vital role in regulating neuronal health. Using the pre-formed fibril (PFF) of alpha-synuclein to induce PD-like pathology, we examined the impact of senolytic treatment on glial cell senescence. Cellular senescence is assessed by measuring the levels of …

Investigating The Origins Of Parkinson's Disease In A Mouse Model, Cora Knueven, Jenna Kidwell, Kaitlyn Carver, Sabrina Wilson, Trevor Walker, Ty Naymik, David Tomlinson, Sydney J.W. Boutros

Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research

Evidence suggests that Parkinson’s disease (PD) starts in the gut and travels to the brain. PD is marked by accumulation of phosphorylated alpha-synuclein (aSyn) into aggregates called Lewy bodies. Pesticides have been implicated in PD, further suggesting origins in the gastrointestinal system. Yet, questions remain about how pathology spreads from the gut to the brain, and its appearance. Since the 1960s, the use of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) like Roundup®, has risen dramatically. Growing concerns about GBH’s effects on human health stem from research suggesting glyphosate can cross the blood-brain barrier and contribute to neurodegeneration. We are assessing the gut-brain hypothesis …

Sidesense: Robust Physiological Motion Detection Via Mmwave Joint Communication And Sensing Systems With Multiple Beams, Mohammed Shadman Ishrak, Jannatun Noor Sameera, Alvin Yang, Yanjun Pan, Yao Zheng, Olga Boric-Lubecke, Victor M. Lubecke

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

A 28-GHz multibeam joint communication and sensing system called SideSense is presented, in which a line-of-sight (LoS) beam is used to maintain reliable communication, while other sensing beams are used to enhance physiological motion detection. SideSense decodes the motion frequency and shape from the channel state information (CSI) by first tuning the gain ratio and phase differences between the LoS communication beam and non-LoS (NLoS) beam to maximize the sensing signal-to-noise ratio (SSNR) without significantly degrading the communication channel capacity (CCC). Analytical results based on a bistatic model are presented to show a gain ratio of around 1 and a …

Surface Keratin 1, A Tumor-Selective Peptide Target In Human Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Shih-Jing Yao, Farideh Amirrad, Elmira Ziaei, Azam Saghaeidehkordi, Moom R. Roosan, Kiumars Shamloo, Ajay Sharma, Rachita K. Sumbria, Surya M. Nauli, Christopher G. Bunick, Kamaljit Kaur

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Targeting drugs to cancer cells via overexpressed cell-surface receptors has emerged as an effective therapeutic strategy for several cancers. However, identifying cell-surface receptors that allow selective uptake of targeting ligands by cancer cells—while sparing normal cells—remains a challenge, especially for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), which lacks a well-defined receptor for targeted delivery. In this study, immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis revealed that human TNBC patient tissues have significantly higher levels of keratin 1 (K1) compared to normal breast tissues. Among TNBC tissues, grade 3 tumors showed significantly higher (threefold) K1 expression compared to grade 2 tumors. We analyzed human TNBC and normal …

Psy News, Summer 2025, Illinois State University, Department Of Psychology

PSY News

Newsletter of the Department of Psychology

Teaching Pathographies Of Mental Illness, Nathan Carlin, Angela Gomez, Margarita Ortiz

Faculty and Staff Publications

This paper describes the content and evolution of a fourth-year course for medical students on teaching pathographies of mental illness. (It is a follow-up to Nathan Carlin's Pathographies of Mental Illness that appeared as an Element in the Bioethics and Neuroethics series published by Cambridge University Press.) The course originally centered on classic (and some contemporary) memoirs; however, responding to student evaluations, newer material now ensures more diversity, with material written by women and people of color, and describes the difference that can make.

The Prep Ring Quarterly—Edition 3, July 2025, Ipm South Africa

Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (PrEP Ring)

This is the third edition of The PrEP Ring Quarterly newsletter, which provides information, updates, and resources dedicated to the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) also known as PrEP ring.

Ipm South Africa, Npc: Pioneering Hiv Prevention Options For Women, Ipm South Africa

Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (PrEP Ring)

The Population Council is leveraging its innovative ring technology to develop a range of next-generation prevention products that advance the science of HIV prevention. These include a three-month dapivirine-only vaginal ring as well as combination rings that leverage the potency of different ARVs.

There will be no single solution to ending the epidemic—stopping HIV will require a variety of options. Research from the family planning field has shown that when more options are available, women are able to choose what best fits their circumstance and life stage. This means that there is an urgent need to expand the number of …

School Of Nursing Newsletter Summer 2025, Southern Adventist University

Southern Nursing - School of Nursing Newsletter

The Summer 2025 issue of the newsletter features information on the Nursing Club's work with a local breast cancer survivor, a new partnership with AdventHealth, and mission trip updates.

Full Issue - Spring 2025 - Volume 112, Issue 1, Colby College

Colby Magazine

04. Planting Seeds to Grow a Stronger Community
16. Retiring Provost McFadden: Colby’s ‘Special Sauce’ is What Makes it Great
24. Pulver Scholars Explore Scientific Possibility
32. A Warm Wilderness Welcome for New Colby Students
42. Dare Northward is Shaping Colby as a Global Leader
48. Bringing Them All Back Home

Mapping Co-Benefits And Cultural Values For Nature-Based Solutions: Palcencia, Belize (Report No. 9), J. M.S. Delevaux, R. K. Zarger, C. Dario, K. Hinds, N. Batista, J. M. Olaya-Restrepo, W. A. Webb, D. Mcdougall, M. Vernon, N. Gibson, R. Mckenna, M. A. Trotz

Strong Coasts Collection

On October 24th and 25th, 2024, 58 persons gathered in Placencia Village for a collaborative workshop aimed at sharing knowledge on priority areas for Nature-Based Solutions and co-benefits pertaining to mangroves and coral reefs, including mapping and valuing fisheries supply chains, and socio-cultural values pertaining to Nature-Based Solutions.

This two-part workshop was part of the Strong Coasts Coastlines and People (CoPE) project which studies the co-benefits of Nature-Based Solutions in terms of contributions to Habitat Extent & Health, Carbon Sequestration, Education, Erosion, Fisheries, Flood Reduction, Heritage, Recreation, Tourism, and Water Quality. The workshop was organized by project partners from the …

United Healthcare Ins. Co. Vs. Fremont Emergency Servs., 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 29 (Jun. 12, 2025), William Boyden

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

NEVADA SUPREME COURT RULES EMERGENCY PROVIDER CAN RECOVER FOR UNJUST ENRICHMENT AGAINST INSURER BUT NOT IMPLIED CONTRACT OR INSURANCE STATUTES.

Estimating How Much Children Work: Questionnaires Versus Time Use Diaries, Juana Lamote De Grignon Pérez, Wenbin Wang, Tanay Kasyap, Matthew Henglong Luo, Jialu Tang

Discussion Papers

Current estimates of child labour often rely on questions such as, “How many hours did you work last week?” While biases in adult self-reports are well-documented in high-income countries, there is limited evidence on the accuracy of children’s responses in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Using data from nine LMICs, including China and India, this paper shows that time diaries report more than twice as many work hours as standard questionnaires. This discrepancy suggests that current estimates may significantly understate child labour. Moreover, certain forms of work—such as collecting water or firewood—appear to contribute to these measurement gaps.

Understanding Rural Schools’ Capacity To Learn About Evidence-Based Practices That Promote Youth Mental Health: A Comparative Case Study, Savannah Hobbs, Elaine S. Belansky, Nick Cutforth, Cynthia Hazel

The Rural Educator

Amid growing student mental health concerns, numerous evidence-based practices (EBPs) exist to promote student mental health, but most rural schools do not have these practices in place. Little is known about the organizational capacity of rural schools to learn about and select youth mental health EBPs, or the role research intermediaries can play to support these processes. In this study, 11 middle school staff from three rural school districts participated in surveys and semi-structured interviews to provide information on how schools learn about and select mental health EBPs, related barriers and facilitators, and the role of intermediary support. A semi-structured …

Tefl In Rural Schools Of Uruguay: Designing A Network Of Practice To Enhance Language Teaching, Vanessa Z. Mari, Valentina Alpuín

The Rural Educator

This article explores the program “Inglés Sin Límites” (English Without Limits), established in Uruguay to bridge teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) instruction between urban and rural schools. As part of these efforts, the Godparents Project was created to develop a network of practices in which educators in rural schools could be supported in the teaching of English. Through the lens of a network of practice, we discuss the approaches used to support teachers as well as recommendations for expanding these practices and supporting rural teachers and students.

Understanding Grade 10 Learners’ Mathematics Learning Experiences In Rural Schools: Applying The Self-Determination Theory, Hlamulo Wiseman Mbhiza, Thabisile Nkambule

The Rural Educator

The increasing performative expectation in mathematics continuously positions rural learners in a deficit manner within the education system in post-apartheid South Africa. The often-cited low academic performance of rural learners in mathematics fosters the belief that something is wrong with their mathematical learning abilities. The problem with narrow and often decontextualized perspectives of rural learners is that their interactions with mathematical content are frequently overlooked in education research. The purpose of this study was to critically explore grade 10 rural learners’ mathematics learning experiences. We employed a qualitative descriptive approach within a case study design, using semi-structured individual interviews supported …

Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 37. What About Wallace On Vaccination . . . ?, Charles H. Smith

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Best known for his natural history studies on evolution and biogeography, Alfred Russel Wallace (1823−1913) had a significant second career as a social critic. One of his most controversial stances was his position on (smallpox) vaccination. Anti-vaxxers of the present frequently bring up his name as a resource for their side, but the situation is not so easily reducible to that.

Volume 109, Number 1 (2025)

Judicature

No abstract provided.

Nsu Kpcom Link - Summer 2025 - Volume 4.2, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Florida Link Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Freeman Honors – The Annual Newsletter: Fall 2024-Spring 2025, Texas Southern University, Thomas F. Freeman Honors College

Honor's College Newsletters

Annual 2024-2025 Newsletter

A Case Report Of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation After Intrauterine Fetal Demise., Gabrielle A Agcaoili, Kyriaki V Schooley, Elizabeth Johnson-Gray, Vincent Relli-Dempsey, Greeshma Allareddy

Women’s Health Articles

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a rare, life-threatening complication of pregnancy in which a hypercoagulable state develops secondary to the contact of tissue factor with circulating blood and causes widespread abnormal clotting. This pathological process disrupts normal blood flow, which can cause multi-organ dysfunction and is associated with very high maternal morbidity and mortality. Occurring in two phases, DIC begins with overactive clotting, which leads to the formation of blood clots within the vessels, and ultimately, the overactive clotting process uses up the body's stores of platelets and clotting factors. The most common obstetric cause of DIC is placental abruption, …

The Formation Mechanism Of Irrational Online Comments From The Perspective Of Dual Systems Theory, Xuefen Wang, Lei Guo, Liyan Chang, Zejiao Jiang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance] To explore the internal formation mechanism of unplanned irrational online comments is of great significance to promote the governance of cyberspace and the control of user behavior.

[Method/process] Based on the dual-system theory, the study constructed a model for the formation mechanism of irrational online comments, and revealed how online disinhibition and the spiral of silence affect individual internal states to stimulate irrational comments through empirical analysis.

[Result/conclusion] Research reveals that: compared to mild irrational comments, aggressive irrational comments are more likely to be unplanned behaviors, the cognitive-emotional preoccupation with online comments is the main driving factor for irrational …

Culture Bears The Way, While Technology Facilitates Action: Research Of The Adoption Willingness Of Aigc In Academic Writing Among Young Scholars, Jiangfeng Liu, Zihui Wang, Zhiwei Hu, Lei Pei

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance] Clarifying the influencing factors of young scholars' willingness to use AIGC and its path of action,then making effective enhancement strategies,would help to further expand the application of AIGC in academic writing.

[Method/process] This paper combs through the studies on AIGC information behavior, and identifies TOE(Technology-Organization-Envifonment，TOE) theory and research life cycle theory as the base theory. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for procedural grounded theory coding. Then, a questionnaire survey and qualitative comparative analysis using fuzzy sets were conducted to obtain the influencing factors grouping path.

[Result/conclusion] Five factors, induding content quality, system quality, perceived risk, expectation confirmation, and group norms, …

A Link Prediction Model For Knowledge Graph Completion Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cases, Qifeng Lou, Dongmei Mu, Shutong Wang, Lili Huang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance] To propose a link prediction model for completing the knowledge graph of Chinese medicine cases, aiming to fill in the missing information in the knowledge graph,reveal the potential unknown associations,and promote the construction of a more comprehensive and detailed knowledge graph of Chinese medicine cases.

[Method/process] Medical cases in the field of TCM asthma were collected and integrated to construct a knowledge graph of TCM asthma diagnosis and treatment. By introducing Dropout regularization and Batch Normalization techniques into the RotatE model, an improved ERDBN model is proposed and applied to the task of refining the asthma diagnosis and treatment …