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Examining The Moderating Effect Of Online Social Support On The Relationship Between Time Spent Gaming And Well-Being In Mmorpg Players, Amber Clayton Jan 2023

Examining The Moderating Effect Of Online Social Support On The Relationship Between Time Spent Gaming And Well-Being In Mmorpg Players, Amber Clayton

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

The video game industry has had a long-standing effect on players for decades. With the introduction of the Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Play Game (MMORPG) genre, gamers’ social world had changed drastically with the ability to communicate with players around the globe. Many social scientists have begun studying the effects on the MMORPG genre with social functioning and overall well-being in players (Colwell et al., 1995). The purpose of this thesis was to explore players who partook in MMORPGs and see if these online games affected their well-being and social support. The obtained results (N = 113) found that MMORPG gameplay …

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Exploring Perceptions And Unveiling Barriers: Access To Academic Research Experiences For Undergraduate Students, Marc Kinnear Jan 2023

Exploring Perceptions And Unveiling Barriers: Access To Academic Research Experiences For Undergraduate Students, Marc Kinnear

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

What are the implications for undergraduate students seeking higher education but have never been exposed to research experiences, either as a participant in a faculty-mentored experience, a federal research initiative/training grant, or as a participant (N-1)? This study addresses multiple variables and their potential to increase or decrease research participation among undergraduate students at two regional universities. This study also investigates to what extent Critical Race Theory tenets correlate with the increase or decrease of research participation among undergraduate students.

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Mofx-Db: An Online Database Of Computational Adsorption Data For Nanoporous Materials, N. Scott Bobbitt, Kaihang Shi, Benjamin J. Bucior, Haoyuan Chen, Nathaniel Tracy-Amoroso, Zhao Li Jan 2023

Mofx-Db: An Online Database Of Computational Adsorption Data For Nanoporous Materials, N. Scott Bobbitt, Kaihang Shi, Benjamin J. Bucior, Haoyuan Chen, Nathaniel Tracy-Amoroso, Zhao Li

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences (Formerly Dept. of Chemistry)

Machine learning and data mining coupled with molecular modeling have become powerful tools for materials discovery. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a rich area for this due to their modular construction and numerous applications. Here, we make data from several previous large-scale studies in MOFs and zeolites from our groups (and new data for N2 and Ar adsorption in MOFs) easily accessible in one place. The database includes over three million simulated adsorption data points for H2, CH4, CO2, Xe, Kr, Ar, and N2 in over 160 000 MOFs and 286 zeolites, textural properties like pore sizes and surface areas, and …

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Not Beloved, Only Broken: Sex Dolls, Robots, And Woman Hating: The Case For Resistance By Caitlin Roper (Spinifex Press, 2022), Donovan Cleckley Jan 2023

Not Beloved, Only Broken: Sex Dolls, Robots, And Woman Hating: The Case For Resistance By Caitlin Roper (Spinifex Press, 2022), Donovan Cleckley

Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence

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El Borrado Del Sexo: La Captura Global De Las Políticas Sobre Sexo Por Parte De Los Activistas De La Identidad De Género Y Los Efectos Sobre Los Derechos De Las Mujeres Y Las Niñas, Feministas De Europa, Asia, América Del Norte, América Latina Y África, Analía Susana Vitale Rosenbrock Jan 2023

El Borrado Del Sexo: La Captura Global De Las Políticas Sobre Sexo Por Parte De Los Activistas De La Identidad De Género Y Los Efectos Sobre Los Derechos De Las Mujeres Y Las Niñas, Feministas De Europa, Asia, América Del Norte, América Latina Y África, Analía Susana Vitale Rosenbrock

Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence

Este artículo revisa los objetivos, la historia y el impacto de las nuevas políticas de identidad de género. Basadas en los Principios de Yogyakarta, estas nuevas ideas y políticas afectarán profundamente los derechos de las mujeres y las niñas en todo el mundo. Los Principios son un documento de una reunión internacional sobre orientación sexual e identidad de género en 2006. En 2017, el documento se actualizó a los Principios de Yogyakarta Plus 10. Los Principios recomiendan cambios legales por parte de los estados en todo el mundo, lo que resulta en la eliminación del sexo como una …

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A Design Concept For Launch And Recovery Of Remus 100 Auv From Wam-V 16 Usv, Brendan Palmaccio Jan 2023

A Design Concept For Launch And Recovery Of Remus 100 Auv From Wam-V 16 Usv, Brendan Palmaccio

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

In this thesis, feasibility of a concept for launch and recovery of the Remus AUV from WAM-V USV is investigated. A modular recovery system which can be added to the WAM-V payload tray was designed, and based on a review of previous literature a CONOPS was developed for the launch and recovery process. The first phase of the CONOPS, which pertains to the position of the REMUS initially on the free surface prior to sling engagement is simulated using ANSYS AQWA. Preprocessing for the simulation involved simplification of the model in ANSYS SpaceClaim to achieve a proper mesh as well …

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Bone Collectors: Personhood And Appeal In The Sale And Trade Of Human Skeletal Remains On Facebook, Evelyn Breda Jan 2023

Bone Collectors: Personhood And Appeal In The Sale And Trade Of Human Skeletal Remains On Facebook, Evelyn Breda

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

The desire to own human skeletal remains has been prevalent for many years; in our modern technological age avenues for this market have exploded across the internet. This research focuses on Facebook groups dedicated to oddity sales and collecting. Purchasing human remains is illegal in Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee as well as prohibited by Facebook terms of service, but these sales persist. Over the course of 2021, 319 listings for human skeletal remains were recorded across six Facebook groups. These listings accounted for most skeletal elements found within the human skeleton. Many elements are artistic in nature, something viewed as …

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Characterization Of Differentiated Human Neuroblastoma Sh-Sy5y Cells In Culture, Siri Condikey Jan 2023

Characterization Of Differentiated Human Neuroblastoma Sh-Sy5y Cells In Culture, Siri Condikey

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases affecting an estimated 20 million worldwide. The primary pathology of AD is the progressive loss of basal forebrain cholinergic neurons, which is responsible for the cognitive decline experienced by AD patients. The mechanisms underlying this selective vulnerability have not been fully elucidated. Furthermore, oxidative stress is a key factor behind the pathology of AD leading to this neuronal loss. The current literature suggests that there are limited in-vitro models available to accurately simulate the hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The SH-SY5Y cell line has been used extensively to …

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Childhood Stability And Adult Relationship Functioning, Vanessa Szabolcsi Jan 2023

Childhood Stability And Adult Relationship Functioning, Vanessa Szabolcsi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Previous research has demonstrated the harmful impacts of adverse childhood circumstances on adult romantic relationships. The current study examines the negative influence of childhood unpredictability on adult relationships and how this effect may be buffered and enhanced, respectively, by cognitive ability and Machiavellianism. A total of 256 participants completed measures of childhood unpredictability, Machiavellianism, cognitive ability, and relationship satisfaction. Individuals who experienced childhood unpredictability reported lower adult romantic relationship satisfaction. Machiavellianism was found to significantly enhance the negative effects of childhood unpredictability on adult relationships for men only. Cognitive ability was not a significant moderator.

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Climate Gentrification And Resilience: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Serena A. Hoermann Jan 2023

Climate Gentrification And Resilience: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Serena A. Hoermann

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

As cities respond to accelerating climate impacts, scholars have identified climate gentrification as a phenomenon exerting displacement pressures on low-income communities, including ethnic enclaves. While climate gentrification pathways literature primarily addresses economic causes and effects, an opportunity exists to better understand policy contributions and social impacts surrounding resilience and displacement. For this dissertation project, I expanded the concept of climate gentrification pathways to examine connections between displacement, resilience strategies, and urban planning. Using an interpretive approach, I explored how an ethnic enclave experienced and responded to displacement pressures, especially regarding social impacts related to (climate) gentrification. In addition, this project …

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Computer-Aided Diagnosis Of Skin Cancers Using Dermatology Images, Syed Qasim Gilani Jan 2023

Computer-Aided Diagnosis Of Skin Cancers Using Dermatology Images, Syed Qasim Gilani

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Skin cancer is a prevalent cancer that significantly contributes to global mortality rates. Early detection is crucial for a high survival rate. Dermatologists primarily rely on visual inspection to diagnose skin cancers, but this method is inaccurate. Deep learning algorithms can enhance the diagnostic accuracy of skin cancers. However, these algorithms require substantial labeled data for effective training. Acquiring annotated data for skin cancer classification is time-consuming, expensive, and necessitates expert annotation. Moreover, skin cancer datasets often suffer from imbalanced data distribution. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) can be used to overcome the challenges of data scarcity and lack of labels …

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Digital Transformation Of Healthcare Using Artificial Intelligence, Jennifer Gogova Jan 2023

Digital Transformation Of Healthcare Using Artificial Intelligence, Jennifer Gogova

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Digital transformation is rapidly changing the healthcare industry, and artificial intelligence (AI) is a critical component in this evolution. This thesis investigates three selected challenges that might delay the adoption of AI in healthcare and proposes ways to address them successfully. Challenge #1 states that healthcare professionals may not feel sufficiently knowledgeable about AI. This is addressed by Contribution #1 which is a guide for self-actualization in AI for healthcare professionals. Challenge #2 explores the concept of transdisciplinary teams needing a work protocol to deliver successful results. This is addressed by Contribution #2 which is a step-by-step protocol for medical …

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Flying With Wings Of Determination: British, Soviet And American Women Pilots During World War Ii, John Dale Nall Jan 2023

Flying With Wings Of Determination: British, Soviet And American Women Pilots During World War Ii, John Dale Nall

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

This thesis is an international comparative analysis on the women pilots of Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary, the Soviet Union’s Aviation Group 122, and the United States’ Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, Women’s Flying Training Detachment, and the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. Women pilots in these groups were motivated by three different factors in each country to aid the war effort and that determination was a common thread among these groups that drove them to serve their countries’ militaries. What made the pilots’ efforts stand out was that they offered the Allies an advantage over the Axis Powers …

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Gender, N170 Event Related Potential, And Implicit Racial Bias, Dieter Heerdegen Jan 2023

Gender, N170 Event Related Potential, And Implicit Racial Bias, Dieter Heerdegen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

To better understand the N170 event related potential (ERP), we examined how factors such as participant gender and implicit racial bias might reflect upon amplitude and latency. White male (18) and female (34) participants performed an implicit association test (IAT) and Simple viewing EEG task with own-race White and other-race Asian faces. We were able to make several conclusions from the data. (1a) Participants generally showed an implicit racial bias favoring their own race group. (1b) The degree of this implicit racial bias did not differ between male and female participants. (2) Male, compared to female, participants expressed longer N170 …

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Investigating And Improving Fairness And Bias In Machine Learning Models For Dermatology, Adam Corbin Jan 2023

Investigating And Improving Fairness And Bias In Machine Learning Models For Dermatology, Adam Corbin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have significantly improved their application in dermatology. However, bias issues in AI systems can result in missed diagnoses and disparities in healthcare, especially for individuals with different skin types. This dissertation aims to investigate and improve the fairness and bias in machine learning models for dermatology by evaluating and enhancing their performance across different Fitzpatrick skin types. The technical contributions of the dissertation include generating metadata for Fitzpatrick Skin Type using Individual Typology Angle; outlining best practices for Explainable AI (XAI) and the use of colormaps; developing and enhancing ML models …

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Investigating The Lived Experience Of Latino Farmworkers Who Drink Alcohol, Angel Johann Martinez Solorzano Jan 2023

Investigating The Lived Experience Of Latino Farmworkers Who Drink Alcohol, Angel Johann Martinez Solorzano

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Excessive alcohol use, in addition to economic and social impacts, increases the risks of numerous chronic health problems, which further increase societal costs (Gloppen et al., 2022). Over 5% of the global burden of disease and injury as calculated in disability-adjusted life years, stems from alcohol use (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). In the United States, nearly 30 million persons in 2021 experienced alcohol use disorder (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism [NIAAA], 2023a). Among these, the Latino population is prone to be diagnosed with alcohol use disorders (NIAAA, 2023a). Limited research is available regarding alcohol use among a …

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Looking On The Inside: Princess Margaret Hospital’S Maternity Wards, The Bahamas, Denesha Evette Ritchie Jan 2023

Looking On The Inside: Princess Margaret Hospital’S Maternity Wards, The Bahamas, Denesha Evette Ritchie

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

In The Bahamas, the Princess Margaret Hospital is one of the main public facilities used to deliver babies. The hospital is divided into two maternity wards, public and private. This thesis aims to analyze the narratives of mothers’ experiences who have given birth in the hospital. Also, this thesis examines the difference in treatment between mothers’ first, second and third births. The data suggest that the way mothers were treated is based on their age and relationship status during delivery. Notably, mothers on the private ward had the advantage of a family member to witness the delivery pre-COVID, while mothers …

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Mechanisms Of Selective Attention In Working Memory, Modeled From Human Alpha Band Oscillations, Asal Nouri Jan 2023

Mechanisms Of Selective Attention In Working Memory, Modeled From Human Alpha Band Oscillations, Asal Nouri

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Working memory (WM) enables the flexible representation of information over short intervals. It is established that WM performance can be enhanced by a retrospective cue presented during storage, yet the neural mechanisms responsible for this benefit are unclear. Here, we tested several explanations for retrospective cue benefits by quantifying changes in spatial WM representations reconstructed from alpha-band (8 - 12 Hz) EEG activity recorded from human participants before and after the presentation of a retrospective cue. This allowed us to track cue-related changes in WM representations with high temporal resolution. Our findings suggest that retrospective cues engage several different mechanisms …

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Monitoring And Analyzing The Seasonal Wetland Inundation Dynamics In The Everglades From 2002 To 2021 Using Google Earth Engine, Ikramul Hasan Jan 2023

Monitoring And Analyzing The Seasonal Wetland Inundation Dynamics In The Everglades From 2002 To 2021 Using Google Earth Engine, Ikramul Hasan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Previously published in Geographies 2023, 3(1), 161-177 (DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/geographies3010010) Inundation dynamics coupled with seasonal information is critical to study the wetland environment. Analyses based on remotely sensed data are the most effective means to monitor and investigate wetland inundation dynamics. For the first time, this study deployed an automated thresholding method to quantify and compare the annual inundation characteristics in dry and wet seasons in the Everglades, using Landsat imagery in Google Earth Engine (GEE). This research presents the long-term time series maps from 2002 to 2021, with a comprehensive spatiotemporal depiction of inundation. In this paper, we bridged the …

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Ph Dynamics Within The Drosophila Synaptic Cleft During Activity, Touhid Feghhi Jan 2023

Ph Dynamics Within The Drosophila Synaptic Cleft During Activity, Touhid Feghhi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Acute pH sensitivity of many neural mechanisms highlights the vulnerability of neurotransmission to the pH of the extracellular milieu. The dogma is that the synaptic cleft will acidify upon neurotransmission because the synaptic vesicles corelease neurotransmitters and protons to the cleft, and the direct data from sensory ribbon-type synapses support the acidification of the cleft. However, ribbon synapses have a much higher release probability than conventional synapses, and it’s not established whether conventional synapses acidify as well. To test the acidification of the cleft in the conventional synapse, we used genetically encoded fluorescent pH reporters targeted to the synaptic cleft …

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Psychological Contract Violation Among Administrative Middle Managers: A Phenomenological Study In Higher Education, Laura A. Mooney Jan 2023

Psychological Contract Violation Among Administrative Middle Managers: A Phenomenological Study In Higher Education, Laura A. Mooney

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

This qualitative study furthers understanding of psychological contract violation experiences as examined through the lens of administrative middle managers in higher education settings. Psychological contract is defined as unstated expectations in the employment relationship which, when violated, results in negative outcomes for employers and employees. In higher education, middle managers are professional staff with titles such as director, associate director, or assistant director across academic and student affairs units. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the meaning of violation experiences for administrative middle managers in higher education settings. This study advanced understanding of post-violation outcomes on participants’ …

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Self-Touch In Henry James's Major Phase, James Martin Jan 2023

Self-Touch In Henry James's Major Phase, James Martin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

The three novels of Henry James’s “major phase” have alienated many readers in James’s own time and today. I draw on the philosophical school of phenomenology, in particular the work of Maurice Merleau-Ponty and a recent extension by the philosopher Richard Kearney, to suggest that a lack of self-touch by characters in these novels has contributed in a significant but previously unnoticed way to many readers’ sense that these novels feel frustratingly intangible. I make a comparison to the instances of self-touch in other Edwardian novels to underline the difference. I suggest that James is putting forward a model of …

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The Adaptability Of Chlorocebus: A Look Into The Birth Seasonality And Population Growth Of The Vervets In Dania Beach, Florida, Aubrey G. Frederick Jan 2023

The Adaptability Of Chlorocebus: A Look Into The Birth Seasonality And Population Growth Of The Vervets In Dania Beach, Florida, Aubrey G. Frederick

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

My study, presented as a short report, focuses on one of the Chlorocebus sabaeus vervet social groups residing in the coastal town of Dania Beach, Florida. Few researchers have studied these introduced primates in this particular region. Due to Chlorocebus’ flexible adaptation, they have an ability to live among humans in urban environments and in the Caribbean. Primate researchers primarily study factors that support and threaten their survival. Dr. Missy Williams, formerly of Florida Atlantic University, has conducted research on these social groups for several years, and my study adds more information to understanding the current status of the vervet …

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The Animated Screendance: Cinema, Body, Choreography, And Disney’S Fantasia, Matthew Ari Elfenbein Jan 2023

The Animated Screendance: Cinema, Body, Choreography, And Disney’S Fantasia, Matthew Ari Elfenbein

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

The animated screendance presents a meaningful experience through the medium of cinema as seen emerging from Mickey Mouse’s early cartoons, Silly Symphony’s experiments, and Fantasia (1940). The core focus of this research investigates the emotional and affective identifications of the audience engendered through the qualities of animation and the screendance. Drawing from the theories of the animated screendance, a term that shows how cinema can construct affective characters across the artistry of their inherent dance, I argue that these films elicit new understandings of the choreographed body. This is derived through the lens of artistic cartoon animation along with the …

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The Effect Of S81 Within The Minimal Essential Region (Mer) Of The Bnip3l Protein In Activating Organelle Degradation To Drive Fiber Lens Differentiation, Judy Yang Jan 2023

The Effect Of S81 Within The Minimal Essential Region (Mer) Of The Bnip3l Protein In Activating Organelle Degradation To Drive Fiber Lens Differentiation, Judy Yang

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Lens differentiation begins with epithelial cells that undergo the process of cellular differentiation and remodelling into fiber cells (Bassnet et al., 2011; Menko 2002; Wride, 2011) that then will undergo terminal remodelling processes to eliminate their cellular organelles to achieve mature lens structure and transparency. We sought to determine if Serine 81, within the minimal essential region (MER) of the BNIP3L protein, is required for organelle elimination. Previous studies have shown that levels of phosphorylated P38 MAPK and ERK ½ peaked in the same region as phosphorylated S81 BNIP3L levels, the equatorial epithelium, where organelle degradation is initiated. The use …

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The Robot Will See You Now: Artificial Intelligence And The Microfoundations Of Institutional Change Within Medicine, Jennifer Ling Bagdasarian Jan 2023

The Robot Will See You Now: Artificial Intelligence And The Microfoundations Of Institutional Change Within Medicine, Jennifer Ling Bagdasarian

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

The presence of artificial intelligence (AI) has incrementally increased in our lives since its introduction in the 1950s and has exponentially increased in the last decade. In medicine, AI holds the promise of providing complete panoramic views of a patient’s medical history, improving medical decision making, avoiding errors such as misdiagnosis and unnecessary procedures, interpretating tests and making treatment recommendations. In this study, I examine the influence of AI on decision-making behaviors and the changes to the professional institution of medicine. This paper links theories of institutional change and professions to further our understanding of the processes of change in …

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Well Balanced Yoga: Impact Of Chair Yoga On Balance And Well-Being Among Older Adults Residing In Assisted Living, Karrah Barrett Jan 2023

Well Balanced Yoga: Impact Of Chair Yoga On Balance And Well-Being Among Older Adults Residing In Assisted Living, Karrah Barrett

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Falls among older adults are steadily increasing and contribute to the growing mortality and morbidity rates of this population. Fall prevention measures are complex and require a multidimensional approach to reduce associated risk factors. Older adults with more engagement were less prone to feelings of loneliness and, consequently, exhibited elevated levels of physical, psychological, and social well-being. This project explores the potential use of chair yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance balance and well-being among older adults residing in an assisted living facility. Evidence shows physical activity using yoga can decrease fall risk factors and improve psychological health. The …

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Incorporating Spirituality To Improve Self-Management Of Chronic Diseases, Margaret A. Burden Jan 2023

Incorporating Spirituality To Improve Self-Management Of Chronic Diseases, Margaret A. Burden

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Chronic disease affects over 51% of Americans and often results in emotional, financial, and spiritual distress. Additionally, the exorbitant cost of managing chronic disease is creating a significant burden on healthcare systems. Self-management, which is crucial to disease outcome includes lifestyle changes and adherence to treatment regime. However, these lifestyle changes often cause emotional and physical struggles for those diagnosed with chronic disease. Spirituality is recognized as a source of support to alleviate stress and anxiety and provide the individual with the strength to make sense of the experience and move forward with their lives. The aim of this quality …

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Consistent Caregivers’ Assignments In Residents Suffering With Behavioral Psychiatric Symptoms In Dementia (Bpsd), Mara Cijulus Jan 2023

Consistent Caregivers’ Assignments In Residents Suffering With Behavioral Psychiatric Symptoms In Dementia (Bpsd), Mara Cijulus

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Residents in long-term care settings with behavioral psychiatric symptoms in dementia (BPSD) are at increased risk of experiencing lower quality of life due to inconsistency in staff assignments. BPSD and inconsistent staff assignments affect residents' quality of life due to stress and anxiety experienced during activities of daily living (ADLs), interfering with caregiving and daily functioning. According to Brennan et al. (2017), “By minimizing the number of different staff who provide care during a resident’s stay, consistent staff assignment promotes more resident-centered care and is thought to result in improved resident functioning and quality of life” (p. 851). There is …

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Optimizing Opioid Abuse Treatment In The Young Adult In An Outpatient Psychiatric Setting, Charlene Desrosiers Jan 2023

Optimizing Opioid Abuse Treatment In The Young Adult In An Outpatient Psychiatric Setting, Charlene Desrosiers

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Substance abuse, specifically opioid abuse, continues to be one of the largest epidemics in the United States. Death caused by overdose has seen a steady increase over the past few decades, and despite public health initiatives such as clean needle exchange programs, methadone clinics, and Narcan, there continues to be a concerning rise in the number of drug usage and death secondary to drug overdose in the young adult. Recently, Narcan became approved for over-the-counter usage to combat the increased incidents of overdose. Scholarly evidence shows that opioid use disorder is most effectively treated with a combination of medication and …

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