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A Systematic Review Of Mental Health Of Women In Fragile And Humanitarian Settings Of The Eastern Mediterranean Region, Fauziah Rabbani, Aysha Zahidie, Amna Siddiqui, Sanam Shah, Zul Merali, Khalid Saeed, Mohamed Afifi

Brain and Mind Institute

Background: The increasing emergencies and humanitarian challenges have worsened the mental health condition of women in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Aim: To assess the prevalence, determinants and interventions to address mental health among women in fragile and humanitarian settings in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Methods: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines, we reviewed 59 peer-reviewed published studies (PubMed, IMEMR) and grey literature (WHO/IRIS) from January 2001 to February 2023, focusing on women's mental health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. We then conducted a descriptive analysis of the sociodemographic characteristics.

Results: Among …

How Do Nuclear Isomers Influence The Gamma-Ray Bursts In Binary Neutron Star Mergers?, Maria Babiuc-Hamilton, Joseph I. Powell

Physics Faculty Research

Neutron star mergers are astrophysical “gold mines,” synthesizing over half of the elements heavier than iron through rapid neutron capture nucleosynthesis. The observation of the binary neutron star merger GW170817, detected both in gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation, marked a breakthrough. One electromagnetic component of this event, the gamma ray burst GRB 170817A, has an unresolved aspect: the characteristics of its prompt gamma-ray emission spectrum. In this work, we investigate that gamma-ray spectra in such GRBs may be influenced by de-excitations from isomeric transitions. Our study begins with a review of current knowledge on GRB structure and of r-process nucleosynthesis …

The Purepecha And Food Sovereignty, Andrea Abarca

International and Global Studies Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis will focus on the food sovereignty of the Purepecha of Michoacan. I will explore their culture and how their relationship with food shapes them. I will look into the effects of neoliberalism, and how it puts the food sovereignty of the Purepecha in danger. With this, I will compare the resistance to this issue with another indigenous community and see how these uprisings bring hope to restoring their sovereignty.

Edra 55: Bibliography, Tamara Karr

Bibliographies

edra 55: Human-Centric Environments

Amphipathic Hybrid Cyclic-Linear Peptides As A Drug Delivery System, Jonathan Moreno

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) Dissertations

Amphipathic Hybrid Cyclic-Linear Peptides as a Drug Delivery System by Jonathan A. Moreno Peptides

[RW]₄ and [R₅W₄] have been previously identified as molecular transporter Cell Penetrating Peptide (CPP) and antimicrobial agents, respectively. These peptides consisted of alternating and non-alternating arginine (R) as positively charged residues and tryptophan (W) as hydrophobic residues. Herein we report the synthesis of two hybrid amphipathic cyclic-linear cell-penetrating peptides [RW]₄K-AH135 (1) and [R₅W₄]K-AH135 (2) composed of [RW]₄ and [R₅W₄] and a linear peptide AH-135 (Ac)NH-RWLRRWLRWWRR-COOH. The …

(R2082) Two New Operations And Extended Modal Operators On Bipolar Pythagorean Fuzzy Matrices, S. Sriram, K. Sivaranjani

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

In this paper, two novel binary operations concerning bipolar Pythagorean fuzzy matrices are delineated. Several algebraic properties, such as commutativity and associativity, are explored. Additionally, extended modal operators for Bipolar Pythagorean fuzzy matrices are introduced. Subsequently, these methodologies are applied to a decision-making scenario wherein a scoring matrix is formulated and alternatives are ranked according to their cumulative score values.

Characterizing Modality And Cognitive Effects In Implicit-Statistical Learning: Theoretical Implications For Language Learning In Adults, Katelyn Lerner

Master's Theses and Capstones

This study examined the presence of modality and cognitive effects within implicit statistical learning (ISL) to characterize how it operates within the context of language learning. The first research aim looked to investigate differences in ISL performance as it relates to modality, specifically auditory versus visual formats. Additionally, the relationship between cognitive measures and ISL task performance was investigated to characterize potential interactions between learning and cognition. In this study healthy adults between the ages of 18-35 were administered auditory and visual ISL experimental tasks. Participants were familiarized with a target grammar pattern in an exposure phase. After the exposure …

The American Thoracic Society Research Program: Twenty Years Of Driving Discovery In Respiratory Medicine, Kamran Atabai, M. Safwan Badr, Jack Costello, Karen Ridge, Sharon Rounds, Michelle Turenne, Eric White, Jesse Roman

Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Interprofessional Education In Healthcare Related Social Work: A Systematic Review, Devon Vitti

Social Work Doctoral Dissertations

The demand and need for social workers to enter the healthcare field continues to grow in the United States, particularly in integrated care settings working with other healthcare professionals. Social workers bring a unique perspective to the table, particularly when it comes to understanding and addressing intricate health issues like social determinants of health and social inequalities impacting individuals. However, they face numerous obstacles that hinder their ability to function optimally. These challenges begin during their undergraduate and graduate education, where there is a disparity among social work schools regarding the implementation of Interprofessional Education (IPE). This is partly due …

Mismatch Repair Deficient Neoantigen And Associated Circulating T-Cell Receptor Repertoires In Lynch Syndrome, Ana Bolivar

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

Lynch Syndrome (LS) is the most common inherited colorectal cancer (CRC) syndrome. It constitutes the perfect model to understand DNA mismatch repair deficient (MMRd) carcinogenesis, which underlies 15% of early-stage CRC. LS patients develop MMRd tumors with high loads of shared neoantigens (neoAgs), which are recognized by the immune system. Previous research has concentrated on discovering neoAgs and their potential as targets for vaccines in LS patients. However, these studies have primarily identified shared neoAgs from cancers, lacking detailed information on targetable neoAgs present in precancerous lesions. Understanding this landscape of pre-cancer derived neoAgs is crucial for intercepting cancer development …

Uncovering Capillary Endothelial Cells Response During Lung Injury-Repair, Celine Shuet Lin Kong

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

Once thought to be a homogenous population, capillary endothelial cells (ECs) have embodied organotypic specialization and heterogenous properties, both during homeostasis and tissue injury. In the lung, capillary ECs consist of two distinct populations, CAP1 and CAP2s; how each population responds to diverse tissue injury is incompletely understood. In this thesis, I report the induction and function of a truncated isoform of Ntrk2, Ntrk2^-tk (lacking the tyrosine kinase domain) in multiple injury models. Using a combinatorial approach of single-cell multiome, mouse genetics and viral infection models, I found that Ntrk2^-tk is broadly induced in CAP1s after the initial …

Foreword, Madeline Frank, Mackenzie Murphy

UC Law SF Journal on Gender and Justice

No abstract provided.

Fluidity And Ambiguity In The Virgin River, Emily Sunflower Thompson

UC Law SF Journal on Gender and Justice

No abstract provided.

Bad Water: A Critical Analysis Of Three Municipal Water Crises Through The Lens Of Political Ecology, Noelle Evelyn Schacht

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

In this paper, I analyze the municipal water crises of Flint, Michigan; Toledo, Ohio; and Jackson, Mississippi through the lens of political ecology to determine how history, power, and society have shaped the troubled water system we see in the United States today. In cities around the US, citizens cannot access clean water, violating a basic human right. Policies have been implemented to protect citizens from consuming contaminated water but are poorly enforced. Additionally, despite knowledge of the ongoing problems including insufficient treatment, outdated infrastructure, and overly contaminated source water, little has been done to remedy the situation. The theoretical …

Greta Gerwig And The Chick Flick Revival, Syndey Walker Neis

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

The "chick-flick" is derived from decades of movies known as "woman's film". It's evolution is most obvious in the creation of female-centric movies that place a primary focus on platonic and familial relationships, such as the "Female-Friendship Film". This subgenre was wildly successful until it became co-opted by the Romantic Comedy during the late-90s and early-00s and ultimately transformed into the "Chick-Flick" we are most familiar with today. Gerwig's three films re-establish the "Chick-Flick" as a film that de-centers romantic relationships in favor of developing the female protagonists in terms of individuals and through their platonic and familial relationships. My …

Go Greek Or Cry Trying: The Relationship Between Sorority Recruitment And Self-Esteem, Mary Katherine Daley

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

The present study delves into the relationship between sorority recruitment and self-esteem among college women, investigating the impact of participation in the recruitment process on individuals' perceptions of self-worth and their attitudes towards sorority life and recruitment. Data was gathered from 264 female-identifying participants at Butler University during the 2024 formal sorority recruitment period. A survey was administered both before and after recruitment, which assessed participants' self-esteem, desire to join a sorority, expectations of sorority life, and perceptions of recruitment's necessity and positivity. Contrary to initial expectations, participants who withdrew from recruitment did not exhibit lower positive self-esteem levels post-recruitment. …

The History Of Gender-Biased Clinical Testing And Its Effects On Pharmaceutical Drug Efficacy, Kathryn E. Olson

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Concerns about potential risks that clinical research could impose to women of childbearing potential have long dictated pharmaceutical clinical trials. In the United States, women were not allowed to participate in clinical trials for decades, which has had major implications on the pharmaceutical industry today. Due to this oversight, men and women are commonly prescribed drugs at the same dosage despite many sex-specific differences in how male/female bodies respond to drugs during exposure. It is now known that female bodies metabolize drugs much slower than male bodies, which means that women who are prescribed drugs at the same rate as …

Analyzing Rural Public Libraries In Northwest Arkansas, Eden Isbell

Interior Design Undergraduate Honors Theses

The role of architecture in rural public libraries is integral in their success. The use of design in these spaces acts as a catalyst for fostering community engagement and facilitating a deeper understanding of information presented through both physical and digital media. This study investigates how thoughtful architectural interventions can create context, enhance accessibility, and encourage community participation within these spaces. Rural public libraries serve as vital hubs for information dissemination, education, and community interaction, yet they often face unique challenges due to their geographical isolation and limited resources. By addressing the specific needs and challenges of rural areas, architects …

Influence Of Narrative On Interior Architectural Film Visualizations: A Case Study Of Dune, Tatem Criner

Interior Design Undergraduate Honors Theses

The following investigation is a case study of the popular classic novel DUNE, written by Frank Herbert in 1965, and its successive cinematic iterations about the nature of the translation of architectural visualizations through communicative mediums, literature and film. The investigation sought to answer the following questions: “To what extent do descriptions of interior architecture influence a film adaptation’s interpretation of built visualizations?” and “Can written narratives of interior environments be an effective tool to generate physical interior architecture?” The methodology process began by selecting three scenes from the novel and their successive cinematic interpretations. The cinematic interpretations included …

How Design Depicted In Film Contributes To The Evolution Of Cultural Narratives, Catherine Vanhoose

Interior Design Undergraduate Honors Theses

Interior Design and its trends have had significant influence on pop culture and the general public through the course of human history. Acting as a universal language, design is a tool often used to help communicate ideas. The different interpretations of these ideas are what help to create cultural narratives. This capstone explores the relationships between film and design as creative arts, how they are affected by the current times and trends throughout the history of women, and as a result how women throughout history are influenced by these relationships. Findings provide insight on how interior design is used to …

Textile-To-Textile Upcycling; A Design Process To Make Hand-Felted Textiles Using Existing Materials By Utilizing The Wet Felting Production Technique, Kristin Rapach

Interior Design Undergraduate Honors Theses

This creative, artistic capstone investigates textile-to-textile upcycling in regards to sustainability, circularity, and adaptive reuse. By synthesizing an understanding of the current data, knowledge gaps, and research needs, this inquiry will explore the process of material manipulation and making. This understanding of textile-to-textile upcycling methods may inform innovative and sustainable modern processes, offering an artisan alternative to the limited existing techniques. This process requires hands-on experimentation in pursuit of a sustainable, circular solution to textile-to-textile upcycling.

Family’S Perceived Needs And Satisfaction With Intensive Care Services: A Questionnaire-Based Prospective Observational Study, Viha Atri, Margiben Tusharbhai Bhatt, Souvik Chaudhuri, Aarohi Mitra

Open Access archive

Background: Holistic intensive care management involves the treatment of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) as well as catering to family psychosocial needs helping in bettering satisfaction/perception of care. There is scarce data in the Indian intensive care setting regarding the same, especially in times of increasing end-of-life practices. Our study aimed to determine the factors impacting family perception/satisfaction with intensive care. Materials and methods: A total of 336 family bystanders of patients in ICU with more than 72 hours of stay were surveyed using family satisfaction in the ICU 24 revised (FS-ICU 24R) questionnaire. Results: Multivariable …

Pyrolysis Characteristics And Kinetic Investigation Of Waste Groundnut Shells Using Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Py-Ftir, And Py-Gc-Ms, Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, R. Vinu

Open Access archive

The objective of the present study was to investigate the bioenergy and resource recovery potential of groundnut shells (GNS) through pyrolysis. The release of vapours at short time scales and their composition were investigated using analytical pyrolysis coupled with Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The thermal decomposition behaviour and kinetic evaluation were carried out using a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA). Five iso-conversional models and master plots method were utilized to explore the kinetic parameters and reaction mechanism at dynamic heating rates (10, 20, and 30 °C min⁻¹). X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) was employed to …

Dynamic Path Planning Algorithm For Mobile Robots: Leveraging Reinforcement Learning For Efficient Navigation, Sivayazi Kappagantula, Giriraj Mannayee

Open Access archive

Traversing unfamiliar terrain presents a considerable challenge, particularly concerning the task of locating a viable pathway, regardless of its actual existence. This paper presents a novel navigation algorithm leveraging reinforcement learning, specifically the Markov Decision Process, to address the challenges of navigating dynamic environments. In contrast to traditional methods, this approach offers adaptability and efficiency in scenarios ranging from mobile robot navigation to complex industrial settings. The algorithm integrates an enhanced A* algorithm, showcasing its versatility in handling various tasks, from pathfinding to obstacle avoidance. To evaluate its effectiveness, the algorithm undergoes rigorous testing across multiple scenarios, comparing its performance …

Air Pollution And Its Effects On Lung Health In Never-Smoker Youth Of Delhi Ncr Versus Pauri Garhwal: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study, Ieshitva Jain, Amit Singh Pawaiya, Khushboo Juneja, Devendra Kumar Singh

Open Access archive

Background: Ambient air pollution is a major factor that can affect lung growth and reduce lung capacity. This study aims at drawing parallel between respiratory discomfort and lung function between youth of Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) where air pollution level is poor and hazardous as compared to that of Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) where air pollution level is low via a comparative cross-sectional study. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study conducted among 354 never-smoker subjects (177 from NCR and 177 from Pauri) between the ages of 15 and 29 years. Pulmonary Function Test coupled with COPD Assessment Test (CAT)-based questionnaire for respiratory …

Awareness And Attitude Towards Tobacco Products And Tobacco Industry And Perception About Government’S Role In Tobacco Control Among The Adult Rural Population: A Cross-Sectional Study In The Indian State Of Bihar, Bijaya Nanda Naik, Rajath Rao Ur, Manisha Verma, Santosh Kumar Nirala

Open Access archive

Background: Attitudes and impressions toward the tobacco industry and tobacco products among the general public are important determinants for curbing the menace of the tobacco epidemic. Accordingly, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and perceptions about the tobacco industry and tobacco products and analyze attitudes towards social denormalization (SD) of tobacco use and tobacco industry denormalization (TID) among the rural population of Bihar, India. Methods: This community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on 421 adults aged 18 to 65 years who were selected using multistage systematic random sampling in a rural area of Bihar State in India from January to …

Building Services Engineering May/June 2024

Building Services Engineering

No abstract provided.

Beyond Rehabilitation: Exploring The Field Of Occupational Therapy And The Transformative Impact Of Care, Sierra C. Fox

Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects

As a profession that implements unique approaches to empower people of all ages and abilities to actively participate in activities that are meaningful to them, occupational therapy is an essential service for providing holistic healthcare (Darawsheh, 2018). As an undergraduate approaching graduation, the process for applying to graduate school programs has finally begun, and it has become obvious the lack of public knowledge there is regarding the profession. Even among other healthcare professionals, there is often an inadequate understanding of the field, which can be problematic and result in patients not being referred to receive the services that may benefit …

Data Driven Instruction In Teaching Poetry Analysis To Advanced Placement Literature And Composition Seniors, Andrea Reyes

Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects

The goal of the poetry unit was to enhance students’ written ability by analyzing a variety of poetic literature to answer advanced placements practice prompts. I used the following research-based instructional strategies: homework and practice, nonlinguistic representations, and cooperative learning. I used the following research-based assessment strategies: essay writing, Quizizz, exit ticket, and topic, evidence, and analysis responses. The standards that the unit addressed are: LA.12.RP.2 Analyze the development and interaction of literary elements such as characterization, setting, and plot, and how they contribute to the meaning of the work as a whole, LA.12.V.2 Interpret an author’s use of figurative, …

Spiking Engagement: Analyzing Social Media Tactics And Fan Interaction In The Omaha Supernovas, Anne Thomas

Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects

The available engagement of social media for firms and their target market is unmatched. Rather than a one-way communication, it is an open channel. Potential customers can share their thoughts and feelings on the firms’ products and services, and firms can connect with their customers and create brand loyalty. This opens opportunities for marketers to look at new ways and strategies to connect with their customers. This is the same for professional sports teams. Just like a traditional firm, professional sports teams rely on being able to connect with and sell to their target market.

The newly established Omaha Supernovas …