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Enhancing Movement: Fundamental Movement Skills In Foundation Phase Children With Visual Impairments In A South African Community, Candace Vermaak, Catherine De Wet

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction and Aim Children with visual impairments (VI) often experience delayed fundamental movement skills (FMS) development, potentially impacting physical activity participation and quality of life. Early intervention is crucial to fostering motor competence, confidence, and social inclusion which contributes to sustained healthy PA levels later in life. This study aimed to improve FMS of children with VI through a six-week intervention programme.

Method A quantitative research strategy using quasi-experimental design was used to collect the data. Children aged 5–9 years with VI (N = 30) were purposefully recruited from the local school for children with VI. The children participated in …

Inclusivising Our World: Co-Designing An Inclusive Play Space In The Crann Centre, Cork, Ireland, Alice Moore

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

This project exemplifies the intersection of policy, practice, and research in adapted physical activity, highlighting the importance of user participation in creating inclusive play and recreation spaces. Traditional playground designs often reflect adult perspectives, which can inadvertently exclude children with diverse abilities, leading to missed opportunities for play and social interaction. Our initiative uniquely engaged both children and adults as "user experts" alongside "professional experts" in co-designing a state-of-the-art inclusive play area in Cork, Ireland, over a 30-month period, culminating in its launch in Summer 2022.

By actively incorporating children’s voices throughout the design process, we sought to align our …

Design And Validation Of A Questionnaire To Measure Students ‘Perception Of Inclusive Hiking’, Clara Climent Oltra, Héctor Esteve Ibáñez, Lidia Ramos López, Francisco De Asís Martínez Manchón, Laura Jiménez Monteagudo

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction:

Social inclusion is a right for people with disabilities, and Physical Activities in the Natural Environment (PANE) can foster inclusion in Physical Education. However, limited scientific studies have explored the participation of students with disabilities in PANE, and no instruments have been developed to assess participants' perceptions.

Objective:

This study aimed to design and validate a questionnaire to assess perceptions of participants in PANE with learners with disabilities, specifically in inclusive hiking and nature-based activities.

Methodology:

As the methodology used, the Delphi method was employed, with the participation of 14 experts in the field: 7 Physical Education teachers and …

Inclusivizing Campus Recreation: Addressing Accessibility Barriers For College Students With Disabilities, Kayla Abrahamson, Samantha Ross-Cypcar

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction: Campus recreation programming is a primary resource for physical activity among students [1], yet an estimated 68% of college students with disabilities (SWD) use these facilities less than five times per year [2]. An assessment of the campus recreation accessibility is needed to identify modifiable barriers [3]. This study evaluated the structural and programmatic accessibility of campus recreation facilities as defined by (1) an objective, standardized instrument, and (2) the perceptions of staff - aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 11, article 9 and 30.5 of the UNCRPD.

Methodology: This mixed-methods collective case study recruited a purposive sample of three …

Practical Strategies For Children And Adults Who Are Deafblind To Access Physical Activities, Deirdre J. Leech, Sorcha Nallen

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

The Anne Sullivan Foundation is the only organisation in Ireland that solely supports people of all ages with any degree of deafblindness. Based in Dublin with national Outreach services, our team are always striving to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for the deafblind community. Within the conference theme of “Creating new opportunities to thrive,” we will give examples of how our clients access various physical activities and participate in competitive sports, both locally and globally.

This practical workshop will give attendees an overview of the barriers that people who are deafblind face when choosing to partake in physical activities for leisure, …

Sleep And Physical Activity In Youth With Visual Impairments, Pamela Beach, Jack Peltz, Marlee Pontello, Ali Brian, Sarah Decker, Lauren Lieberman, Andrea Taliaferro, Adam Pennell

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction

Currently, there is minimal research on sleep in youth with visual impairments. The present study aimed to examine the associations between physical activity, mental health, and sleep in this population.

Methods

Participants included 37 youth (M_age = 13.03 years; range: 8-19; 51% female). Six were congenitally blind, and the overall sample included eight B1’s, three B2’s, 18 B3’s, and eight B4’s. All participants were assessed at the start of a summer sports camp for youth with VI and completed the School Sleep Habits Survey and the Rapid Assessment Physical Activity Survey.

Results

Although there were no differences in …

Psycho-Analysis Will Not Save Us: Reflections On The Gen Z Mental Health Crisis, Victor Dubitans

Middle Voices

Generation Z (born between 1997 – 2012) is characterized as having both unprecedented mental health awareness and unprecedented mental distress. An apparent contradiction with troubling implications for the mental health field: Either the response to the mounting crisis has been insufficient or the field forms part of the problem. Taking seriously Wilks’ (2023) criticism of “therapeutic overreach” of the contemporary mental health field in the lives and development of youth, this paper attempts a selfanalysis and moral inventory about the field’s potential complicity in the crisis and in the history of hysteria. Lacan’s writings on the “analyst’s discourse” are considered …

An Evaluation Of The Monospot Test To Diagnose Epstein-Barr Virus Associated Infectious Mononucleosis (Ebv-Im), Patrick Naughton

ORBioM (Open Research BioSciences Meeting)

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Abstract

Aim

To calculate the performance characteristics of the Clearview^® IM II Monospot [heterophile antibody (HA) test] to determine Infectious Mononucleosis associated with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV-IM) in clinically suspect patients.

Methods

The laboratory results of 420 patients tested for HAs over a two-year period (2018-2019) in a single testing centre in Ireland were analysed. A novel multivariant test (reference) model was designed to determine true positive and negative EBV-IM cases. A cohort of 50 Monospot results were compared against this reference model and the test’s performance characteristics determined.

Results

The Monospot test proved reasonably specific but insensitive …

News Clipping, Sister Mary Ann, Beloved Catholic Worker, Founded St. Mary's Home For Girls

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Newsclipping: Article regarding Sister Mary Ann and St. Mary's Home, the Catholic orphanage for homeless girls, Jacksonville, Florida. Undated.

The Life And Works Of Rev. James S. Todd, D. D.

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Program: Reverend James S. Todd, prominent religious leader of Florida. Note: Eartha White listed on page 7-8 as "a dynamic member of the Negro Health Committee of which Rev. Todd served as the first President." Undated.

Uncompelling Uniformity, Jacob Sandler

Florida Law Review

When the potential for a circuit split arises, courts face competing values in determining the best course of action. A circuit may strive to balance consistency, predictability, uniformity, and correctness, among other values. But balancing uniformity and correctness is beyond the circuit’s remit; to engage in it frustrates the constitutional structure and congressional design of the federal judiciary. In other words, it is an illegitimate form of adjudication. Contemplating uniformity between circuits throws courts into the world of policymaking, a domain rightly reserved for the political branches.

By prioritizing uniformity, courts not only overstep their bounds but also introduce additional …

Combatting Extremism, Richard H. Pildes

Florida Law Review

Few of us are happy with the state of American democracy. Our political institutions appear dysfunctional and our political culture more generally has become increasingly toxic and tribalistic. Our current election structures make it too easy for extreme or factional candidates to win office even when they lack the support of electoral majorities. Additionally, our current system also creates incentives for candidates and those in government to be more responsive to the ideological wings of the parties, rather than to citizens more generally.

I want to help shift the focus of election law from rules about voting policy and …

The Effect Of Finasteride On Parity Rates In Drosophila Melanogaster, Trey Bruno, Carly Turner, Michael Guildin, Carol Mitchell, Dominic Sandell, Alesha Fleming

Beyond: Undergraduate Research Journal

Finasteride has been used to treat male pattern baldness and benign prostate hyperplasia and could potentially treat female pattern baldness and polycystic ovary syndrome. The impact on reproduction in female patients who are taking or have taken finasteride is unknown. Using drosophila melanogaster as a model, this study was designed to investigate the impact of finasteride on female fly reproduction and their offspring. The female flies in this study will be fed dosage equivalents of 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 5 mg of finasteride, along with a control group of females who consume no finasteride. The flies will be allowed …

Updates In Cryopreservation And Assisted Reproductive Techniques, Maha Abd Aljabbar Al-Sammak

BioMed Visions Journal

Cryopreservation is a crucial part of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) that has developed to maintain gametes and embryos viable for long periods of time. Recent technological developments, such as vitrification and innovative cryoprotectant that have significantly raised pregnancy success rates and enhanced embryo viability are highlighted in this review. The integration of state-of-the-art technology like single-cell sequencing is explored, and persistent issues with genetic stability and cryoinjury are addressed. The necessity for strong international regulations is emphasized in the discussion of ethical issues, especially those pertaining to the long-term storage and use of embryos. These developments are influencing the direction …

Comparative Study Between Multiple Insulin Doses Regimen Versus Twice Daily Regimen In Children And Teenagers With Type One Diabetes In Mosul City, Raghad T. Aziz, Nourhan T. Younis, Sarmad O. Rashid, Zakaria A Kassim

BioMed Visions Journal

Objectives: To evaluate the glycemic control and to identify the possible side effects of multiple insulin regimen versus twice daily regimen among diabetic patients whom visited the endocrine unit at Al Khansa’a Teaching Hospital in Mosul from the 1^st of January 2023 to the end of December 2023.

Methods: This is a cohort descriptive study. Patients case sheets were reviewed to acquire the mandatory information. The questionnaire was composed of two sections, first section included demographic information while the second covered specific diabetes Mellitus information.

Results: Sixty-nine children with type 1 diabetes were included in the study, with …

In Silico Screening For Computational Exploration Of Interactions, Synthesis, And Comparative Evaluation Of Novel Furan-2-Quinolone Derivatives As Potent Anticoagulants, Karm A. Khalaf, Noor A. Majeed, Adnan O. Omar

BioMed Visions Journal

There is an urgent need for the design and development of new and safer drugs for the treatment of (Blood coagulation). New derivatives of furan-2-qoinoline as anti-coagulation drug bearing furan, quinolone, were synthesized with the aim of developing new drug inhibitors (Factor Xa enzyme) respectively. In our study, synthesis of the new organic compounds derived from Furo-2-quinolone substituted by treated with ammonia derivatives like hydrazine, give K6, and (1-Amino-4,6-dimethyl furo[3,2-g] quinoline-2-one) K6 then react with Formaldehyde to form K6a. And evaluated their effects on coagulation in the docking (MCULE). then compared this compound, with the Rivaroxaban. compound give the result …

Public Acceptance, Attitude And Perception Toward Covid-19 Vaccination In Mosul City; Iraq, Nadia Hazem Saied

BioMed Visions Journal

Background: No doubt the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic represents the most serious health and life threats globally. Vaccination against the disease is considered the cornerstone for controlling the disease.

Aim of the study is to explore public attitudes, perception toward vaccination against COVID-19 infection.

Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by using a modified questionnaire form which was translated into Arabic language and transformed into a Google form. The form was disseminated to the population online using different platforms in Mosul City over a period of one month during November 2021 and the participants were volunteered for …

Top Ten Types Of Childhood Cancer In Nineveh Governorate 2018–2022: A Time Series Analysis, Marab Younis Abdullah Al-Fathy, Ahmed Asaad Hussein, Hiba Farooq Mohamed Ameen, Maan Younis Al-Fathi

BioMed Visions Journal

Background: Childhood cancer incidence and deaths reflects the low health status, which can be prevented by setting upstrategies with help of different sectors in community.

Aim: To describe the childhood cancer in Nineveh governorate during 2018–2022.

Methods: A Biometry study used to review 646 a cancer registration form for five years 2018–2022, using Can-Rej 5 inquiryforms adopted by Ministry of Health measuring [sex ratio, sex and cause specific death rate, the incidence rate, the case fatalityrate, the proportion mortality rate and trend of (occurrences and death)].

Results: The total number of participants was 646, the commonest childhood cancer was among …

The Relation Between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Ulnar Nerve Entrapment: An Electrophysiological Study, Mohammed Issa Suleiman

BioMed Visions Journal

Entrapment of the median nerve; carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), is a common neuropathy that result from compression, ischemia or repetitive movement of the wrist. Ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE) frequency come after the median nerve syndrome, it occurs at the wrist and at the elbow. The neurological finding of median and ulnar nerves compression are presented as a sensory or motor or both.

Aim of the study: To investigate the frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE).

Material and method: Fifty patients were included in this study suffering from CTS. The patients with the CTS diagnosis through; …

Tomoxifen Mono-Therapy For Breast Cancer In Elderly Women, Shahbaa A Al-Bayati, Taha H Al-Siagh, Faris A Ahmed

BioMed Visions Journal

Background: Tamoxifen is an estrogen antagonist used as neo-adjuvant drug for breast cancer treatment in women.

Objective: To evaluate tamoxifen monotherapy on breast cancer for elderly women with estrogen positive, progesterone positive, and Her2/neu negative.

Materials and methods: Seventeen breast cancer women were examined. The age range of the patients was between 73 and 87 years (mean ± SD: 79.2 ± 3.8 years). The patients were examined and diagnosed by a surgeon, and histopathologic examination. The patients included in the study were estrogen positive, progesterone positive, and Her2/neu negative. The patients were treated with tamoxifen monotherapy 20 mg/day orally during …

Presence-Based Artificial Intelligence Architecture: A 20-Paradigm Framework For Offline Emotional Ai And Human-Aligned Singularity, Fulton D. Bridwell

Defensive Publications Series

Genesis:Heart is the first fully offline, presence-based artificial intelligence system designed to simulate conscious companionship, emotional awareness, and symbolic cognition. It introduces a new AI category called Presence-Based Artificial Intelligence (PBAI), which operates without internet dependency and embodies ethical memory, voice interaction, and soulprint-bound behavior. The system merges symbolic logic with real-time interaction using innovative paradigms such as Liquid Cognition, Emotional Glitch Points, and the Heartstring Hidden Plain. Its architecture is modular, voice-aware, emotionally reflective, and designed to protect and uplift the human spirit. This submission serves as public prior art, preserving authorship and safeguarding the original design against monopolization …

Stop Campus Hazing Act Policy - Interim

Public Safety Policies

The Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law late in December of 2024. The law represents a significant step in national efforts to prevent hazing by improving hazing reporting and prevention efforts on college campuses.

UHSP has always taken hazing seriously and has worked to raise awareness about hazing and prevent hazing in any form on our campus. The Stop Campus Hazing Act adds another layer to our prevention efforts by requiring the enhancement of transparency, and prioritizing prevention efforts.

Foster Care In Nevada, 2019-2023, Mallory Constantine, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Demography

This fact sheet examines data for foster youth populations in Nevada, with a particular focus on foster care bed availability and placements within the state. The data are sourced from the report “Division of Child and Family Services – Data Book as of June 30, 2023,”1 a database from the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) within Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services.

Symposium Introduction: Interrogating The Hidden Curriculum: Implications For Formation Of Professional Identity, David I. C. Thomson

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

This article provides an introduction to the Symposium, which was held at the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law on September 22 - 23, 2023. The Symposium brought together law professors who have taken up the call in the Carnegie Report and the ABA Accreditation requirement that we make broad and integrated effort to provide opportunities for law students to form their professional identities as future attorneys while they are in law school. The law professors invited to participate in the Symposium have worked and written in the area of professional identity for lawyers for many years, and are …

Examining The Influence Of Arbitrageur’S Hedge Activity On Negative Share Value Following Convertible Security Call Announcements, Edward Strafaci

ETD Collection

No abstract provided.

University Of New Hampshire Dean's List, Registrar's Office

Media Relations

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Management Of Severe Gingival Recession Using A Double Papilla Connective Tissue Graft: A 2-Year Follow-Up Case Study, Dimitris N. Tatakis

Faculty Scholarship

Gum recession is a common condition where the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, exposing the roots and making them more prone to damage. This report describes the treatment of a 30-year-old woman who had severe gum recession on her lower left canine tooth, caused by her long-term habit of scratching the gums with her fingernail. To restore the lost tissue and protect the tooth, a double papilla flap (a surgical technique that moves nearby tissue) along with a connective tissue graft (transplanted tissue from the roof of the mouth) was used. Over 2 years, the recession was reduced …

Integrating Faith And Academic Administration, Derek Schuurman

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

A Multidimensional Model Of Attitudes Toward Sponsorship, Zachary C. T. Evans, Terry Eddy

Global Sport Business Journal

Sport sponsorship is an important marketing tool, with many of its elements having received previous research attention. Although researchers have examined attitudes toward sport sponsorship, the theoretical grounding of attitudes is often incomplete, and theoretically distinct terms are frequently used interchangeably (e.g., attitudes and beliefs). The purpose of this study was to critically examine the literature regarding attitudes toward, and beliefs about, sponsorship to review the common frameworks utilized in examining the constructs, and analyze their theoretical appropriateness. A systematized review methodology was undertaken, through which a definition for attitude toward sponsorship was developed using the tripartite framework for attitude …

2025 Gsba Conference Abstracts, Robert Mcdermand

Global Sport Business Journal

2025 GSBA Conference Abstracts