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Playfulness, Leisure Motivation, And Coping Skills As Contributors To Graduate Health‑Professions Academic Performance, Amiya Waldman-Levi, Ruth Peer, Noah Frydman, Piermiline Datilus, Suzan Khavkin, Anita Bundy

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Poor mental health affects graduate allied health students’ academic performance. Playfulness, leisure motivation, coping skills, and engagement in leisure activities may contribute to coping with academic stressors. The purpose of this study was to understand the role of leisure participation, playfulness, coping strategies, and anxiety on academic performance of entry-level graduate health professions students. We used a mixed method, exploratory, correlational cross-sectional design to study the relationships between anxiety, playfulness, leisure motivation, coping skills, and academic performance (grade point average) among 108 entry-level occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology students. Measures included the Intrinsic Leisure Motivation Scale, Adult Playfulness …

Psychosocial And Behavioral Health Fieldwork: Impact On Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Stigma And Confidence, Tiffany L. Benaroya, Ann A. Murphy, Michelle Zechner, Meredith Cimmino, Margaret Swarbrick

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

This study examined the impact of psychosocial and behavioral health fieldwork experiences on occupational therapy assistant students’ attitudes toward individuals with serious mental illness and their confidence in working with this population. The study compared different fieldwork experiences among 30 occupational therapy assistant students from multiple cohorts to assess potential changes in stigmatizing attitudes and confidence across four different measures: the Attribution Questionnaire – 9, the Mental Illness Clinician’s Attitudes Scale v 4, the Knowledge Test of Mental Illness, and the Student Confidence Questionnaire. Repeated measures ANOVA indicated a statistically significant reduction in stigma from pre- to post-placement (p=0.04) on …

Understanding Self-Directed Learning Development In Occupational Therapy Students: A Mixed Methods Approach, Adrianne Osmundson, Jenna Heffron

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education

Occupational therapy students enter graduate school at different stages of self-directed learning (SDL) readiness, and SDL skills must be explicitly taught. However, limited consensus exists on how SDL skill development should be incorporated into educational experiences. A retrospective parallel convergent mixed methods study was conducted to elicit an understanding of SDL development in a single cohort of master’s level occupational therapy students (n = 29) who participated in weekly SDL labs during their graduate education. The SDL labs were designed using Knowles’ (1975) seminal definition of SDL related to individuals taking the initiative to determine their needs, goals, strategies, and …

100 Conversation Starters To Develop Student Critical Thinking In Intermediate And Financial Accounting Courses, Joe B. Hoyle

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INTRODUCTION

Why create a book containing nothing but accounting problems?

The genesis of an idea is often difficult to recall, but I can trace the creation of this project to a single sentence found in a specific book.  One recent summer, to help prepare myself for the upcoming academic year, I began reading Why Don’t Students Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham.  On page 16 of the dog-eared copy I acquired on the Internet, I was drawn to a key sentence like a moth to a flame.  The words were buried rather unobtrusively within a long paragraph but, for me, …

Assessing The Criticality Of Construction Trades: Skilled Labor Shortages And Their Cost And Schedule Impacts, Tamima Elbashbishy, Islam H. El-Adaway

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Skilled labor shortages are a pressing issue in the construction industry. Existing research has primarily focused on the effects of labor shortages at the project or industry level, but there is limited exploration of how these shortages vary across specific trades and their distinct impacts on project outcomes. Evidence indicates that labor shortages vary significantly among trades. This paper addresses this knowledge gap through quantitatively assessing the criticality of key construction trades based on the (1) extent of skilled labor shortages currently witnessed in each trade, (2) impact of these shortages on cost and schedule performance, and (3) degree of …

Environmental Engineers Develop Solutions To Problems Of Planetary Health: The Legacy Of Professor P. Aarne Vesilind, Daniel B. Oerther

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The principal ethical obligation of the engineering profession, to "hold paramount the health, safety, and welfare of the public," has been challenged for decades. Professor P. Aarne Vesilind identified two primary deficiencies: an anthropocentric bias that values nature only instrumentally and the use of non-mandatory, aspirational language for environmental protection, which resulted in the exclusion of enforceable environmental canons. This paper argues that two recent developments provide a comprehensive response to Vesilind's recommendations for engineering ethics. First, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has redefined environmental engineering as "developing solutions to problems of planetary health." Second, Oerther proposed a …

Covering The Care: The Fourth Trimester, Susy Hawes

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The weeks following the birth of a baby are often described as a time of extremes: profound joy paired with deep exhaustion, vulnerability, and adjustment. For birthing people, this period involves physical recovery from childbirth, dramatic hormonal shifts, disrupted sleep, learning to feed and care for an infant, and navigating major emotional changes. While some new parents have strong support systems, others face isolation, housing instability, or unsafe home environments. This critical 12-week period after birth is now widely known as the “fourth trimester.” Although the language is new, the reality is not. Across cultures and history, the postpartum period …

Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation Protocols: A Systematic Review, Ian P. Winter, Paul Sarac, Patrick B. Wilson

Exercise Science Faculty Publications

Sodium bicarbonate positively impacts performance, but its associated gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) may limit use. This systematic review synthesized literature that has evaluated GIS with sodium bicarbonate supplementation. Literature searches were performed from February 2024-March 2026. Eligible studies provided ≥ 5 g of sodium bicarbonate within a 24-h period or, if a multi-day protocol, at least one day involving ≥ 5 g. Included studies had a placebo group/condition or a comparison group/condition that created a contrast related to delivery method, form, or dose. In total, 101 investigations were summarized in six categories: acute single dosing (n = 35); acute spread dosing …

Wearable Sensor-Based Phase Segmentation Analysis Of Front Crawl Swimming: A Scoping Review, Jonathan Simoes, Samuel Aylward, Daniel Hamze, Daniel James Goble, Daniel M. Russell, Joshua Haworth

Exercise Science Faculty Publications

Front crawl swimming stroke phase segmentation has historically relied on video analysis, but the development of wearable sensor technology has created new opportunities for automated phase segmentation. This scoping review mapped the available evidence on wearable sensor-based stroke phase segmentation methods in front crawl swimming, following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A systematic search of SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and IEEE Xplore conducted from January to June 2026, identified 15 eligible peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2024. The review revealed an emerging field of research that has converged methodologically around inertial measurement units (IMUs) and the Chollet phase segmentation framework while remaining …

Reply To: S. N. Katkuri Et Al. And H. Liu Et Al. On Early And Sustained Improvements In Sense Of Smell With Tezepelumab Treatment In Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps (Waypoint), Joaquim Mullol, Joseph K. Han, Tanya M. Laidlaw, Claire Hopkins, Anju T. Peters, Oliver Pfaar, Martin Desrosiers, Stella E. Lee, Andrew P. Lane, Claudia Chen, Yun Chon, Sandhia S. Ponnarambil, Andrew Foster, Andrew W. Lindsley, Christopher S. Ambrose

Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) Faculty Publications

[Introduction] We thank Dr. S. N. Katkuri, Dr. H. Liu, and their coauthors [1, 2] for their interest in our recent publication describing the improvements in loss of smell symptoms with tezepelumab versus placebo in patients with uncontrolled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) in the WAYPOINT trial (NCT04851964) [3]. We are grateful for the authors' feedback on the clinical significance of the data presented and their appreciation of the consistency observed across a range of baseline clinical characteristic and demographic subgroups.

The 2025 American Society Of Pediatric Otolaryngology Workforce And Compensation Survey: Current State And Future Directions, Lyndy J. Wilcox, Cristina M. Baldassari, Amy C. Brenski, Emily Boss, John Carter, David H. Chi, William O. Collins, Charles E. Elmaraghy, Andrew J. Tompkins, Craig S. Derkay, The Aspo 2025 Workforce And Compensation Committee

Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) Faculty Publications

Objective

To provide an updated comprehensive assessment of the Pediatric Otolaryngology workforce in the United States inclusive of compensation, productivity, practice patterns, and on-call burden.

Study Design

Cross-sectional electronic survey.

Methods

A structured electronic survey was developed by members of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) Workforce and Compensation Committee. The survey evaluated six domains: demographics, compensation, workforce dynamics, productivity, on-call burden, and future priorities, and was distributed to all 480 presumedly actively-practicing, domestic ASPO members.

Results

The survey response rate was 68% (327/480). Ninety-one percent of respondents held an academic appointment with relatively equal percentages of each rank …

Reply To: Malik Mmud On Early And Sustained Improvements In Sense Of Smell With Tezepelumab Treatment In Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps (Waypoint), Joaquim Mullol, Joseph K. Han, Tanya M. Laidlaw, Claire Hopkins, Anju T. Peters, Oliver Pfaar, Martin Desrosiers, Stella E. Lee, Andrew P. Lane, Claudia Chen, Yun Chon

Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) Faculty Publications

[Introduction] To the Editor:

We thank Professor MMUD Malik [1] for his interest in our recent publication describing the improvements in loss of smell symptoms with tezepelumab versus placebo in patients with uncontrolled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in the WAYPOINT trial (NCT04851964) [2]. We appreciate Professor Malik's comments on the language used to describe the findings and the specific analyses presented as well as his note regarding the consistent improvements in sense of smell observed with tezepelumab treatment versus placebo, demonstrated by large effect sizes across three instruments.

Molecular Detection Of Campylobacter Spp. In Filth Flies Associated With Broiler Breeder Facilities In Oklahoma And Arkansas, Allen Szalanski

Entomology and Plant Pathology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Adult filth flies (Diptera: Muscidae) (non-biting flies that develop in decaying organic matter) are abundant in poultry facilities and may contribute to the dissemination of pathogenic Campylobacter spp. among flocks. We sampled adult house flies, Musca domestica L., and black dump flies, Hydrotaea aenescens (Wiedemann), at five broiler-breeder farms in Oklahoma and Arkansas to determine the prevalence of Campylobacter spp. vectored by filth flies and the effects of farm, fly species, and location (inside vs outside houses) on the rates of Campylobacter spp. occurrence. A total of 1,076 house flies and 1,008 black dump flies were collected inside and outside …

The 2025 American Society Of Pediatric Otolaryngology Workforce And Compensation Survey: Current State And Future Directions, Lyndy J. Wilcox, Cristina M. Baldassari, Amy C. Brenski, Emily Boss, John Carter, David H. Chi, William O. Collins, Charles A. Elmaraghy, Andrew J. Tompkins, Craig S. Derkay, The Aspo 2025 Workforce And Compensation Committee

Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) Faculty Publications

Objective

To provide an updated comprehensive assessment of the Pediatric Otolaryngology workforce in the United States inclusive of compensation, productivity, practice patterns, and on-call burden.

Study Design

Cross-sectional electronic survey.

Methods

A structured electronic survey was developed by members of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) Workforce and Compensation Committee. The survey evaluated six domains: demographics, compensation, workforce dynamics, productivity, on-call burden, and future priorities, and was distributed to all 480 presumedly actively-practicing, domestic ASPO members.

Results

The survey response rate was 68% (327/480). Ninety-one percent of respondents held an academic appointment with relatively equal percentages of each rank …

Dupilumab For Patients With Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis, Amber U. Luong, Joshua M. Levy, Sarah K. Wise, Joseph K. Han, Mamoru Yoshikawa, Luo Zhang, Rodney Schlosser, Prerna Ranganathan, Paula Dakin, Jennifer Maloney, George D. Yancopoulos, Andrew P. Fontenot, Neelam A. Phadke, Lacey R. Robinson

Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) Faculty Publications

Background

Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is a severe subtype of chronic rhinosinusitis characterized by fungal hypersensitivity and accentuated type 2 inflammation. Dupilumab-a fully human monoclonal antibody blocking interleukin-4/13, approved for type 2 inflammatory diseases, including chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps-may benefit patients with AFRS.

Objective

We sought to understand the effect of dupilumab in AFRS

Methods

In this phase 3 trial, patients with AFRS aged ≥6 years were randomized to dupilumab or matched placebo for 52 weeks. The primary end point was Lund-Mackay computed tomography (LMK-CT) score, quantifying sinus opacification, at 52 weeks. Secondary end points were multiplicity-controlled and hierarchically …

Beyond Humor: Code-Switching And Egyptian Modern Identity In Elkabeer Awy., Hala S. Hammad

English Language and Literature

In the stylized Egyptian series ElKabeer Awy, code-switching is an artistic and performative tool by which the writers and actors achieve specific comedic effects and mirror the country's continuous interaction with the global culture. The series employs humor to depict the mixing of Egyptian morals with Western cultural influences. This study implements Poplack's (1980) code-switching categories and Giles' (1979) accommodation theory to analyze characters who code-switch to resemble or differ from their interlocutors. In addition, incongruity theory offers a basis for understanding how some instances of code-switching result in laughter. The results show a high frequency of code-switching among the …

Establishing Legitimacy: Analysing Legitimation Strategies In Who’S Anti-Smoking Discourse., Hala S. Hammad

English Language and Literature

Children spend almost one-third of their day in schools, and much of the peer pressure arises in this educational setting. In September 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released two publications to urge schools around the world to take the necessary steps toward creating a smoke and nicotine-free environment and implementing policies that prevent young people from starting smoking. The language of such documents usually conceals a high level of legitimation and persuasion to reach the target audience and achieve the intended goals. Meanwhile, the organisation strengthens its legitimacy when its actions are perceived by the public as desirable, moral, …

The Dynamics Of Arabic Proverbs: A Pragma-Cognitive Study Of Folkloric Proverbs In The Egyptian Series El-Kabeer Awy, Hala S. Hammad

English Language and Literature

This research presents a pragma-cognitive analysis of Arabic proverbs in the Sa'idi (Upper Egyptian) cultural context based on television discourse as its corpus. It investigates proverb usage, their roles in the communication of social norms, and the connections between language, thought, and culture. By employing a pragmatic framework based on Speech Act Theory and the concept of recontextualization, this study examines the use of indirect, culturally loaded speech acts and the endorsement of the local community as a source of metaphor and irony. The results show that the illocutionary force of a proverb is highly dynamic and shifts based on …

From Cinematography To Public Speaking: A Hyland’S (2005) Metadiscourse Model Case Study Analysis Of Spielberg’S Harvard Speech., Hala S. Hammad

English Language and Literature

The study explores the intersection of linguistic metadiscourse and cinematic narrative structure within the genre of public speaking, drawing on Joseph Campbell’s (1949) "Hero’s Journey" as a narrative framework. The paper argues that Steven Spielberg’s rhetorical success is rooted in his ability to direct a live linguistic performance that mirrors the hero’s journey of a film. Utilizing Hyland’s (2005) Metadiscourse Model, the study analyzes Spielberg’s 2016 Harvard Commencement Speech to determine how linguistic markers may function as directorial tools. The study suggests that Spielberg’s strategic placement of interactive markers to construct the Hero’s Journey narrative for the graduates may contribute …

A Novel Nephron: 3d Visualization Of Glomerular Filtration In The Kidney, Cassie Young

Theses

Renal physiology, particularly the process of glomerular filtration, remains one of the most conceptually challenging topics in medical education due to its microscopic scale, dynamic pressure relationships, and structural complexity. Understanding how plasma passes through the glomerular filtration barrier requires spatial reasoning across multiple levels—from the gross anatomy of the kidney to the ultrastructure of capillaries, podocytes, and the glomerular basement membrane. This thesis addresses these challenges through the development of a scientifically accurate three-dimensional (3D) animation that illustrates glomerular filtration within its anatomical and physiological context. Designed as a visual teaching aid, the animation aims to improve comprehension of …

Dna Landscape Tool: An Interactive Webpage, Kerstyn Gay

Theses

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that carries genetic information that makes up every organism. DNA is typically introduced into the biology curriculum starting in high school and depending on an individual's educational path can continue through college. Although taught frequently during school, elements of DNA can be difficult for students to grasp, due to the different visual representations of DNA found in various resources. For instance, when comparing an illustration of a chemically accurate nucleotide base to an abstract visualization of a chromosome learners often aren’t given enough scaffolding to see how one representation relates to the other, which …

Predicting Student Academic Performance Using Behavioural And Parental Engagement Data From Learning Management Systems, Saeed Alfalasi

Theses

This paper explores how behavioral, academic, and parental engagement data provided within the xAPI-Edu-Data dataset can be used to predict the academic performance of students when training on machine learning models with supervised learning. Due to the developing demands of the data-driven initial selection of the learners under risk, the study will create a valid and explainable predictive model that can consider the most significant factors of student success in Learning Management System (LMS). The research is based on behavioral engagement and self-regulation learning theories; the observations included in the analysis of student interaction, i.e. resource usage, classroom engagement and …

Cochlear Micropump Drug Delivery System: A Noninvasive Technique For Murine Intracochlear Drug Delivery, Janette Collins

Theses

In a 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) study, over 400 million people worldwide were affected by hearing loss (World Health Organization, 2023). Cochlear implants have provided a conventional route to aid inner ear issues but are ineffective either delivering to unintended targets or delivering unknown concentrations of a particular drug and create toxicity to the user. With medical advances and using 3-D printing technology, new opportunities to use programmable drug delivery systems to treat auditory disorders have been created. Borkholder Labs in Rochester, NY have created and improved a miniaturized implantable and scalable peristaltic micropump that provides programmable and accurate …

Impact Of Dispersed Crystalline Domains On Lithium-Ion Conductivity In Amorphous Li2.99ba0.005ocl Electrolytes, Emmanuel Olugbade, Junquan Ou, Leon Shaw, Jonghyun Park

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Solid-state electrolytes promise safer, high-energy batteries, yet ionic transport is limited by structural heterogeneity and interfacial resistance. We combine hydrothermal synthesis and molecular dynamics (MD) to determine how dispersed crystallinity and interfacial orientation govern lithium-ion conduction in barium-doped anti-perovskite Li_2.99Ba_0.005OCl. Structural and thermal analyses identify a largely amorphous matrix with embedded nano crystallites, and MD captures the same short-range order and dispersion seen experimentally. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy separates high amorphous-phase conductivity from a pellet-scale response dominated by interfacial limitations, consistent with direct-current polarization. Cyclic voltammetry indicates a broad electrochemical stability window. We quantify transport in crystalline …

Distributed Vibration Sensing For Identification Of Loose Connectors In Coaxial Data Transmission Lines, Saidanvar Esanjonovich Valiev, Anthony C. Okafor, Jeremiah J. Rittenhouse, Jie Huang, Daniel S. Stutts

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This study investigates the effect of vibration-induced loose connections on signal reflection (S11) for loose connection identification in aerospace coaxial cables using distributed sensing approach, which is effective in filtering the noise and identifying minor discontinuities. In this approach, a sliding gated window is applied to S11 signal, a fast Fourier transform is performed over the gated windows, cross-correlation is computed between the baseline and vibration-affected signals, and the standard deviation is mapped along the cable length. Sinewave signals from 9 kHz to 5 GHz were swept through cables with vibrating connectors under three conditions: fully tightened, loosened by 180°, …

Corrigendum To “3d Semi-Analytical Thermo-Elasto-Plastic Model For Additive Manufacturing”(Additive Manufacturing, (2026), 127, C, (105308), (S2214860426002344), 10.1016/J.Addma.2026.105308), Tao Liu, Ming C. Leu, Edward C. Kinzel, Chinedum Okwudire

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The author regret about the correction in the Equation B(1) in original article. The corrected version of the Equation B(1) is given below,(1.1)∂uxxx,ξ∂x=116πμ1−ν4ν−1x−ξxR3−3x−ξx3R5−8ν−5x−ξxR13+34ν−3x−ξx3R15−18x−ξxzξzR15+30x−ξx3zξzR17−12ν−12ν−1x−ξxR1R1+z+ξz2+4ν−12ν−1x−ξx3R13R1+z+ξz2+8ν−12ν−1x−ξx3R12R1+z+ξz3 The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. DOI of original article: < 10.1016/j.addma.2026.105308>

Microalbumin Screening In Hypertension: An Evidence Based Implementation, Nicole C. Votaw

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Introduction

Microalbuminuria is an early indicator of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Hypertension (HTN) is one of the leading causes of CKD. Early treatment of CKD can delay and even prevent progression to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Monitoring patients with HTN more frequently for microalbuminuria can identify CKD earlier than annual screening so that treatment can be initiated sooner to offer greater protection of the kidneys over time.

Background

In a small, rural clinic, it was determined that Urine Microalbumin (UMA) screening in office was not being done, but has been shown to be beneficial in identifying CKD.  Current practice …

Improving Hpv Vaccine Series Completion Rates Among Adolescents In A Primary Care Clinic, Emily K. Nettle

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Introduction

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination prevents HPV related cancers, yet completion rates remain below state (Texas) and national goals. At the selected primary care clinic, 42% of adolescents aged 15-18 years had completed the HPV vaccine series as of October 2025. This quality improvement project aimed to improve HPV vaccine initiation and follow-up dose scheduling through a culturally tailored, multilevel intervention.

Methods

Guided by the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework, an eight-week intervention included bilingual education for adolescents and caregivers, provider education, electronic health record (EHR) prompts, and digital reminders. Baseline data from an eight-week period in 2025 were compared with intervention data …

Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Reduction: A Quality Improvement Bundle Strategy, Vickey Thompson

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) remain a national and global challenge, contributing to preventable harm and negatively affecting patient safety, quality of care, and clinical outcomes. Current evidence underscores opportunities to strengthen pressure injury prevention strategies. Purpose: This quality improvement project implemented an evidence-based pressure injury prevention (PIP) bundle to reduce HAPI rates by improving nursing knowledge and attitudes and increasing adherence to protective dressing application and repositioning practices. Methods: The PIP bundle consisted of targeted education, monitoring of prophylactic dressing application, and structured repositioning strategies focused on turn frequency and offloading angle. Data were collected via pre- and …

Improving Nurse–Patient Communication Through Evidence-Based Strategies, Tekhesia Phillips

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects

Effective nurse–patient communication is essential to patient understanding, safety, and experience. This quality improvement project evaluated a structured communication bundle consisting of Teach-Back, intentional bedside nurse rounding, and nurse leader rounding on an adult intermediate care unit. A pre–post quality improvement design guided by the Plan–Do–Study–Act framework was used. The historical nurse communication composite baseline was 46.7%, and the project objective was to increase the composite by at least 10 percentage points while achieving at least 80% adherence to each process measure. During implementation period, nurse leader rounding was completed in 313 of 523 eligible opportunities (59.8%). Teach-Back was validated …