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Chemical Analysis Of Hemp-Infused Supplements Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography And Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Julie A. Milbrand

Forensic Science Master's Projects

Hemp and marijuana consumption in the United States can be dated back many centuries as being an essential component of the medicinal, industrial, and recreational markets while maintaining its extremely controversial status amongst the scientific and political communities. While researchers suggest that the plant in which both hemp and marijuana are derived from, Cannabis Satvia, contains more than 600 chemicals, the vast majority of research has been conducted on cannabinoids, which account for about 60 of them. Major phytochemicals from cannabis include its psychoactive agent, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), and many others. Employing the use …

Whither The Regulator: Food And Drug Law, The Natural Health Product Regulations And The Erosion Of Safety, Efficacy And Quality, Michael Taylor

PhD Dissertations

The following thesis considers whether the regime established by the Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPR) is a suboptimal framework. It explores the effects that the creation and implementation of the NHPR have had on the safety, efficacy, and quality (SEQ) standard used in Canadian food and drug law. The original regulations, largely brought in to support the licensing of traditional medicines, herbs, vitamins, and other naturally occurring substances, have with time come to be dominated by non-traditional products making poorly demonstrated health claims. Over time, the Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) came to focus on access and speed of approval …

A Sustainable Seabed Mining Asset Valuation Code Framework, Keith Macmaster

PhD Dissertations

Seabed mining is governed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982, the Mining Code, domestic laws of member states, and international law. The central tenets of seabed mining law are to develop the industry in accordance with the Common Heritage of Mankind, provide equitable sharing of financial and economic benefits derived from seabed mining activities, and protect and preserve the marine environment. Moreover, seabed mining must be developed and operated to not …

Restorative Circles Training Through Video Modules: A Case Design With A Teacher From The Midwest, Diedra A. Reeves

Psychology Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

Schools have been employing zero-tolerance policies for decades without knowing the true consequences these disciplinary procedures have on students, especially culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. Restorative Practices are a useful tool that can be implemented as an alternative disciplinary method. The current study focuses on restorative circles, which has shown evidence for improving school climate and teacher-student relationships, as well as reducing inappropriate disciplinary practices. Restorative circles mend relationships and bring the school community closer together. The purpose of the current study was to provide restorative circles training via online video modules to one elementary school teacher in the …

The Relationship Between Inclusive Leadership, Psychological Safety, And Job Embeddedness On Employees' Turnover Intent In A Post Crisis Environment, Jan Sims

Dissertations

Large-scale adverse events such as natural disasters and pandemics interrupt business services, initiating defining moments for organizations. The trend of people exiting the workforce compels organizations to examine turnover risk and search for factors that mitigate the impact of resignations. In response to the increase in voluntary turnover and retirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study examines four elements that have impacted the workplace since 2020–turnover intent, job embeddedness, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership.

This quantitative study examined the relationship between inclusive leadership, psychological safety, and job embeddedness on employees’ turnover intent. Professional and supervisory level employees of public sector …

Exposure Of Future Nuclear Energy Infrastructure To Climate Change Hazards: A Review Assessment, Joana Portugal-Pereira, Miguel Esteban, Kathleen Araújo

Public Policy and Administration Faculty Publications and Presentations

This review discusses climate hazards and specific risks associated with existing and new nuclear power plants under global warming level futures, with an emphasis on water-based risks for plants that rely on traditional water-cooling processes. Projected hazards, including extreme heatwaves, sea-level rise, and altered precipitation patterns pose significant challenges to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear plants. Additional risks include reduced water-cooling system efficiency, clogging due to biological contamination of water streams, water access issues in reactors during droughts, disruptions from extreme storms, and coastal sea level rise. These findings emphasise the importance of formulating appropriate adaptation strategies that …

Julius Sibanda V Flat Mooyo (2019/Hp/A026) [2024] (30 April 2024), Mwami Kabwabwa

SAIPAR Case Review

This case calls upon the judiciary to move beyond a rigid application of customary law and thoughtfully consider the gender implications in matters of child custody and marital dissolution. In this pivotal judgment, the High Court had an opportunity to address the application of Ndebele customary law, particularly the custom that grants fathers sole custody of children after lobola is paid. However, the court missed a crucial chance to engage deeply with the evolving nature of customary law, which should be interpreted in a manner that upholds gender equality and constitutional rights.

Scholarship Info

The Prairie Light Review

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Utilization Of The Reproductive Justice Framework In Contraceptive Counseling With Black And African American Women: A Comparison Of Patient Satisfaction And Provider Knowledge, Simranjeet K. Tagore

Doctoral Projects

Current practice in contraceptive counseling is characterized by great variation in both content and implementation. The literature indicates that African American women desire contraceptive counseling based in respect, trust, and equity. Conducted over 8 weeks, this quality improvement project compared satisfaction in African American and Black patients receiving contraceptive counseling by a provider trained in the Reproductive Justice Framework (RJF) versus those receiving contraceptive counseling by a provider not trained in the Reproductive Justice Framework. This project also evaluated the effects of Reproductive Justice Framework training on clinician knowledge. Inclusion criteria for the patients included identifying as Black and/or African …

Ipulse: May 2024, Lynn University

Student Newspapers

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• May 2024 [Spring Week #10 - Commencement]

Building A Healthy Future For All: A Roadmap For Healthcare Equity In Saudi Arabia, Yasser Ketab Alotaibi

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Cortisol And Glycosylated-Hemoglobin Levels On Mortality In Intensive Care Unit, Oznur Sen, Ugur Uzun, Nurdan Aydin, Isil Guldogan

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To research the effects of blood cortisol and hemoglobinA1c (HBA1C) levels on mortality in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and whether these factors could be used as reliable indicators for mortality risk assessment in these patients. Methods: After receiving approval from the ethics committee, 79 patients admitted to ICU were included in the study. From patient files, we collected data on demographics (age, gender), presence of diabetes mellitus, and levels of cortisol, HbA1C, glucose, and lactate measured during hospitalization, along with acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) II scores calculated within the first 24 hours. …

The Association Of The Hepatitis B Virus Infection And Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Guodong Yu, Jijing Han, Jianmei Xu

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate the basic characteristics of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and whether hepatitis B surface antigen positive (HBsAg [+]) affects the survival of patients with DLBCL. Methods: The study was carried out at Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China, including 602 DLBCL cases from January 2011 to December 2021. We analyzed patients’ general clinical data and applied multivariate and univariate Cox analyses to assess the factors influencing their survival times. Results: The HBsAg(+) and HBsAg(-) groups comprised 154 (25.6%) and 448 (74.4%) of the 602 cases, respectively. HBsAg(+) cases tended to be later-stage (III–IV) with …

Rheumatology Research In Arab Countries, Georges El Hasbani, Imad Uthman

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Medial Prefrontal Cortex Fnirs Activity While Viewing Nature And Urban Scenes: The Search For Neurological Evidence Of Nature's Transcendent Self-Diminishment Effect, Haylee V. Snyder

All NMU Master's Theses

Prior research suggests that exposure to nature increases prosociality. One of the theories as to why this happens is that nature can elicit self-diminishment which leads to the positive experience of paying less attention to oneself. To better understand the neural processes behind this, this study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure activity in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) which is related to the self-concept. Participants were shown 12 images divided into four blocks separated by image types. Six were entirely natural scenes (three pleasant and three unpleasant), and six were entirely urban scenes (three pleasant and three unpleasant). …

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Journal of Food Law & Policy

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Journal Of Food Law & Policy -Spring 2024, Journal Editors

Journal of Food Law & Policy

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The Effect Of Managerial Ability On The Market Valuation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Chunhao Xu, Xiangge Wang, Shiyou Li, Rachana Kalelkar, Lili Gai

American Business Review

This study examines the effect of managerial ability on the market valuation of unrecognized tax benefits (UTBs). While UTBs are generally associated with significant risks, we hypothesize that highly able managers can enhance the market valuation of the UTBs through their ability and efforts to report high-quality UTBs and retain the economic benefits of tax strategies. Consistent with our expectations, we find that managerial ability positively moderates the relationship between UTBs and firm values. Our additional analyses show that highly able executives can reduce firms’ future overall tax risk and tax settlements. Collectively, our findings suggest that the stock market …

The Preservation Of Marine Fisheries Resources Within Asean Nations’ Eez, Ida Kurnia

Indonesia Law Review

The preservation of marine fisheries resources within ASEAN nations’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is an urgent and pressing challenge requiring collaborative efforts from all ASEAN nations. Challenges such as illegal fishing, climate change, and lack of coordination between ASEAN nations may cause damage to marine biota food chain, especially marine fisheries in Southeast Asia region. To solve this conundrum, collaboration between ASEAN nations pose as the key solution. The research method used in this study is normative juridical approach by analyzing primary legal materials such as International Agreements and other international laws & sources. Further analysis was also …

Enforcement Of International Investment Arbitration Awards: Comparative Lessons From Indonesia And China, Luo Yuan Yuan, Abdul Gani Abdullah Prof., Gatot Sumartono

Indonesia Law Review

The current world has various methods to resolute the investment dispute, while the main reason which should be largely taken into account when people choose the way to resolve the dispute is whether the recognition and enforcement of the resolution is effective or not.

As the most popular resolution chosen for investment dispute, the international arbitration is playing the most crucial role on the current stage. The article focuses on the comparative study on the recognition and enforcement of International Investment Arbitration Award between Indonesia and China. The research addresses two questions namely: (1) how to make the dispute settlement …

Letter Of Credit Related Trade Disputes - Court Decisions Legal Certainty In Indonesia, Rori Achir, Mella Ismellina Farma Rahayu, Ahmad Sudiro

Indonesia Law Review

This study examines the legal certainty surrounding commercial letters of credit (L/C) within the context of Indonesian judicial practice, focusing on how courts conduct hearings and render decisions in L/C-related trade disputes. The term “L/C” in this research encompasses both international L/C and the domestic equivalent, Surat Kredit Berdokumen Dalam Negeri (SKBDN). The analysis explores whether Indonesian courts have undertaken comprehensive judicial examinations across five key dimensions: (1) the determination of whether a breach of contract or a tort occurred; (2) the characterization of contractual relationships among the disputing parties; (3) the application of the L/C independence principle; (4) the …

Male Infertility: A Retrospective Review Of Laboratory Charts At A Tertiary Teaching Hospital In Nairobi City County, Festus Mulakoli, Doris Machaki, Abednego Ongeso, Maureen Akolo, Ruth Wagathu

School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa

Background: Globally, approximately 50 million couples experience one form of infertility, and 10 million cases of subfertility have been reported in sub-Saharan Africa. Infertility is characterized by a lack of clinical conception among couples who live together for more than one year with regular coitus, without the use of contraception. Factors related to fertility vary by sex and geographical region. These factors include age, lifestyle, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders. In African culture, children are considered a simple inheritance and a measure of masculinity, so efforts are needed to address the growing problem of male infertility in this context. …

A Performance-Based Exploration Of Vocal Anatomy And Pedagogy: Maximizing Technical, Stylistic, And Physiological Frameworks For Superlative Vocal Technique In Artistic Function, Michael J. Civitano

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates the influence of specific frameworks in performance and vocal pedagogy on artists' capacity to enact evidence-based learning outcomes, with emphasis on vocal physiology and educator-performer relationships. Employing an experimental design, five philosophies that support capacity-building were tested across two trial settings, varying in intensity. The participant utilized narrative reasoning, diversified methods, and mentorship from specialized educators to apply frameworks. Findings indicate that, in practicing evidence-based learning and maximizing anatomic foundations of the voice, substantial developments in artistic capacity ensued. Educator-performer relationships mediate this process through reciprocal collaborations that foster capacity-building. Performers display optimal artistic capacity by effectively …

Imperialism Unawareness: The Case Of Citizenship Construction Among Mexican Transnational Students, David Martinez-Prieto

Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications

This study analyzes the impact that U.S. curricula have on Mexican transnational returnees. Specifically, this article focuses on the ideological development of the army and imperialism promoted in U.S. schools among Mexican populations. Using a framework that combines critical literacies, transnationalism, and Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus and doxa, this study draws on data from 24 interviews to Mexican transnational returnee students (n = 4), Mexican national professors (n = 4), and Mexican national students (n = 4) during their concurrence in a program of English language teaching in central Mexico. Findings suggest that, before returning to …

Onc201 (Dordaviprone) In Recurrent H3 K27m-Mutant Diffuse Midline Glioma, Yazmin Odia, Minesh Mehta

All Publications

Purpose: Histone 3 (H3) K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma (DMG) has a dismal prognosis with no established effective therapy beyond radiation. This integrated analysis evaluated single-agent ONC201 (dordaviprone), a first-in-class imipridone, in recurrent H3 K27M-mutant DMG.

Methods: Fifty patients (pediatric, n = 4; adult, n = 46) with recurrent H3 K27M-mutant DMG who received oral ONC201 monotherapy in four clinical trials or one expanded access protocol were included. Eligible patients had measurable disease by Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) high-grade glioma (HGG) criteria and performance score (PS) ≥60 and were ≥90 days from radiation; pontine and spinal tumors were ineligible. The …

Statistical And Machine Learning Analysis In Brain-Imaging Genetics: A Review Of Methods, Connor L. Cheek, Peggy Lindner, Elena L. Grigorenko

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Brain-imaging-genetic analysis is an emerging field of research that aims at aggregating data from neuroimaging modalities, which characterize brain structure or function, and genetic data, which capture the structure and function of the genome, to explain or predict normal (or abnormal) brain performance. Brain-imaging-genetic studies offer great potential for understanding complex brain-related diseases/disorders of genetic etiology. Still, a combined brain-wide genome-wide analysis is difficult to perform as typical datasets fuse multiple modalities, each with high dimensionality, unique correlational landscapes, and often low statistical signal-to-noise ratios. In this review, we outline the progress in brain-imaging-genetic methodologies starting from early massive univariate …

A Comparison Of Post-Operative Pain Management Following Lumbar Laminectomy Fusions Utilizing Tlip Or Intra-Operative Local Anesthesia Block, Lauren Eberhardt, Philip Zakko, Karen Childers, Daniel Park

Conference Presentation Abstracts

Background/Introduction: Spinal fusion patients suffer significant acute post-operative pain, potentially leading to chronic pain. Opioids are commonly used for peri-operative pain management despite significant side effects. The thoracolumbar interfascial plane (TLIP) and erector spinae plane (ESP) block, alternative analgesic options with rare side effects, have proven to reduce pain and opioid consumption compared to standard non-block care. This study aimed to determine if a significant difference exists between block groups with multi- and single level laminectomy fusions in post-operative and discharge opioid consumption and length of stay. Materials/Methods: A retrospective review was performed via data query for lumbar laminectomy fusion …

Class Of 2024 Commencement Program, State University Of New York College At Cortland

Commencement Programs

May Commencement, Undergraduate Ceremony

The Post-Pandemic Job Market For Academic Librarians In The Southeast United States, Louise Lowe, J.B. Hill, Jenna Eastwood Hill, Claresta Icasia

Faculty Scholarship

This study examines the state of the post-pandemic academic library job market in the Southeastern region of the United States. This analysis of academic librarian job advertisements collected from 2022 and 2023 reveals that while some new jobs have emerged there is a continued demand for traditional roles, prior work experience and the ALA-accredited master’s degree. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are prominent in job advertisements despite some regional political opposition. Remote work options are limited, signaling a nuanced approach to work modality post-pandemic.

A Dive Into Ri's Waste Disposal Practices, Kyle Zalabowski

Senior Honors Projects

Preserving natural resources and caring for the environment are significant in many communities today. As environmental conditions become more concerning, effective waste management practices become more critical. This project delves deep into Rhode Island's waste system, focusing on the state's only waste public management facility, the Central Landfill in Johnston. The research goal is to learn about existing practices, understand why other available options for remediation and recycling are not utilized, and determine the local impediments to greater sustainability. Reviewing the Rhode Island General Laws and the Department of Environmental Management's regulations provided an understanding of the legal framework for …