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The Symposium On Arnold Berleant's Works, Editorial Office

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

This symposium publishes all the contributions presented at the XVIth Summer Conference of the international Institute of Applied Aesthetics held in Lahti, Finland, June 2025. We thank the contributors for preparing their presentation for publication.

Arnold Berleant And The International Institute Of Applied Aesthetics: Introduction To The Panel Discussion, Arto Haapala

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

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Berleant’S Critique Of Aesthetic Disinterestedness Revisited, Again, Harri Mäcklin

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

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Descriptive Aesthetics, Max Ryynänen

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

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Arnold Berleant’S Engagement With The Aesthetics Of Engagement, Fotini Vassiliou, Katerina Bantinaki

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

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Aesthetic Engagement, Descriptive Aesthetics, And The Reformation Of Aesthetics: Responses To Mäcklin, Ryynänen, And Vassiliou, Arnold Berleant

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

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Following The Script? Barriers And Facilitators To Nursing Adhering To Provider Orders For Pain Medication, Jarrod A. Atkinson, Angela Cavallaro

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Battle Of The Bladders: Internal Vs External Catheters, Karina Rotoli, Sam Mckellar, Melissa Tatarka, Ben Gehl, Joe Santillo, Tina Holley

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Improving Emergency Care Through Standardized Post Event Debriefing, Kiersten Ash, Madison Boyce, Katie Dolan, Jessica Mccann, Jessica Morones, Katherine Yaworsky

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Bedside Report: The Way To Go?, Taylor Augello, Jenelle Lapiana, Marsha Murphy, Jackie Nocita, Emma Raines, Olivia Spark, Katrina Uy

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Structured Education On Medication Adherence/Education In Hypertensive Patients In Emergency Medicine, Marie Alexander, Leah Calcango, Charlessa Christiano, Frank Fullone

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025

No abstract provided.

The Mosaic, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Vibrato In The Singing Voice: A Survey Of Vibrato Practices In The Studio For Teachers And Coaches, Anna Alyce Tarver

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Historically variable in its terminology, “vibrato” was not used until the nineteenth century. Coaches and teachers recognize it as a signature of healthy, expressive singing, except in some stylistically appropriate contexts. However, it continues to raise questions. Little data has been reported on vibrato outside of general characteristics. Only a few sources exist examining the knowledge and skillset of teachers of singing. This survey aimed to gain information on what instructors and coaches are told about vibrato in comparison to what they experience in the voice studio. An anonymous mixed-method survey was distributed to 201 professional voice teachers and coaches; …

A Scalable Cybersecurity Model For Academic Makerspaces, William Faircloth

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

Academic makerspaces have become integral hubs of innovation on university campuses, providing students with access to industrial-grade operational technology (OT) such as 3D printers and CNC machines. However, the security posture for these spaces has overwhelmingly focused on physical safety, creating a significant cybersecurity gap. This oversight leaves networked OT vulnerable to cyberattacks, which threaten student intellectual property, expensive equipment, and the integrity of the broader institutional network. This research addresses this critical vulnerability by developing and implementing a secure and scalable cybersecurity model at the Old Dominion University Computer Science Makerspace, founded on two core principles: robust network segmentation …

Exploring The Bank Lending Channel: How Bank Characteristics Shape Monetary Policy Effectiveness, Filip Świtała

Journal of Banking and Financial Economics

This paper examines how individual bank characteristics influence the transmission of monetary policy through the bank lending channel. Using panel data and a Fixed Effects model validated by the Hausman test, the author analyses how bank size, capitalization, profitability and asset quality affect responses to monetary tightening. The study highlights the importance of inter-bank differences in shaping monetary policy effectiveness and offers insights for regulatory frameworks and macroprudential policies aimed at strengthening financial stability.

Staff Education To Acute Care Nursing Staff On Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Melissa Marie Emeott

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

For this Doctor of Nursing Practice project in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), the focus was on enhancing education for acute care nurses about the benefits of inpatient rehabilitation for appropriate patients. The practice problem was the underutilization of inpatient rehabilitation despite its proven benefits in improving patient outcomes and reducing readmissions. With this project, I aimed to educate nurses on identifying suitable candidates for inpatient rehabilitation, thereby improving patient care transitions and outcomes. The practice-focused question revolved around assessing the effectiveness of educational interventions in increasing nurse knowledge and referral rates to inpatient rehab. Analytical strategies included pre- and …

Management Of Stenotrophomonas Mediastinitis After Heart Transplantation For Persistent Driveline Infection: A Case Report, James Lee West, Charles W. Hoopes, Jeremey Walker, Anoma Nellore, Erik J. Orozco-Hernandez

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

We report a 62-year-old male who had a Heartware left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation and subsequently developed a persistent driveline infection, culminating in an abscess along the driveline site despite 18 months of antibiotic treatment. His situation was further complicated post-transplant by the onset of mediastinitis, linked to a previously undervalued Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection. This report highlights the potential risks of heart transplantation in patients with unresolved LVAD driveline infections, particularly mediastinitis. The presence of existing driveline infections, combined with the immunosuppressed status of patients, necessitates aggressive surgical measures. Our treatment approach, involving multiple mediastinal washouts, omental flap use, …

The Efficacy Of Topical Paromomycin-Gentamicin Versus Topical Paromomycin Alone In The Treatment Of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Tareq Alshaikh, Mohammed Jihad, Awwad Jomaa

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common protozoal skin infection worldwide. Multiple treatments for CL have been developed to address issues related to resistance, availability, and safety. Topical treatments have shown promise by reducing unnecessary systemic exposure and providing a viable local therapeutic option. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted of all literature published before 28 February 2025 through PubMed/MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, and EBSCO, comparing topical paromomycin–gentamicin (PG) with topical paromomycin alone (PR). Two studies involving a total of 774 patients were included. Relative risks (RRs) from both studies were pooled using a fixed-effect meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed …

Editorial: Migration And Health: A Human Rights Perspective - Conference Insights And Beyond, Noemi Rodriguez, Mira Goral, Justine Mcgovern, Allison Squires, María Isabel Roldos

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Synthesis And Characterization Of Highly Stable Fisetin Encapsulated In Lecithin-Chitosan-Savie Nanoparticles, Hart Monyatovsky, Travis Anderson, Jay Nadeau

Physics Faculty Publications and Presentations

Senolytic drugs, of the class of polyphenolic flavonoids, have attracted attention for a wide variety of medical applications for which they may be delivered topically, orally, and/or intravenously. However, due to their hydrophobicity and sensitivity to light and oxygen, they have been proven difficult to package and deliver. Here we report a synthesis method for encapsulated fisetin using lecithin-chitosan ionic gelation with a recently reported surfactant that is an alternative to polyethylene glycol (PEG)-containing compounds. Called “Savie” for a contraction of its components, sarcosine-Vitamin E, this surfactant allows for production of sub-100 nm nanoparticles that are bench stable for at …

Vitamin D Is Glucoprotective In Aging Males But Not Females, Olivia Z B Ginnard, Maria Morales, Ji Youn Youn, Yong Xu, Stephanie R Sisley

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Vitamin D supplementation is linked to many beneficial health outcomes in the geriatric population, such as decreased mortality, epigenetic aging, and fracture risk. Conversely, type 2 diabetes is strongly linked to vitamin D deficiency in older adults. However, there is a discrepancy between clinical trials in adults on the efficacy of vitamin D treatment in prediabetes and diabetes. In addition, human data indicates there may be sexual dimorphism in the effect of vitamin D deficiency on dysglycemia that is more pronounced in men. These incongruities may be due to our limited understanding of the underlying mechanisms of vitamin D in …

Validation Of A Two-Item Short Form Of The Perceived Health Competence Scale, Devika Nair, Jacquelyn S Pennings, Hayden B Bosworth, Kenneth E Freedland, Sunil Kripalani, Elisa J Gordon, Gurjeet S Birdee, Justin M Bachmann

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Perceived health competence is a construct encompassing individuals’ confidence in managing their health and health-related behaviors. The 8-item Perceived Health Competence Scale (PHCS-8), developed to measure this construct, has established psychometric properties including test-retest reliability and predictive validity for health behaviors and clinical outcomes. We aimed to validate the 2-item Perceived Health Competence Scale (PHCS-2), an abbreviated version of the PHCS-8, for use in clinical and research settings where respondent burden is a primary concern. METHODOLOGY: We conducted a psychometric validation study using pooled data from 482 participants across two cohort studies conducted in an integrative medicine clinic. Participants …

Mapping Respiratory Health Digital Interventions In South And Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review, Laura Evans, Jay Evans, Paul Barach, Adina Abdullah, Zakiuddin Ahmed, Respire Collaboration

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: The growing burden of respiratory disease, particularly in Asia, where mortality is higher and awareness and policy engagement lag, could be mitigated through rapidly advancing digital health tools that offer opportunities for improved management, prevention, and personal health empowerment. We aimed to map the existing evidence, technologies, opportunities, and gaps related to respiratory digital health interventions in South and Southeast Asia and propose relevant recommendations.

METHODS: We used a scoping review methodology, where we searched MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PakMediNet, and MyMedR along with grey literature databases (ProQuest Thesis and Dissertations, Digital Health Atlas, …

Spatially Mapped Statewide Estimated Potential Evapotranspiration Using An Efficient Surface Interpolation Method: A Case Study Of South Carolina, Sudhanshu S. Panda, Devendra M. Amatya, Ka Kit Liu, Augustine Muwamba, Timothy J. Callahan

Journal of South Carolina Water Resources

Potential evapotranspiration (PET) exhibits substantial spatial and temporal variability across large landscapes, necessitating site-specific estimation for accurate environmental and water resource assessments. However, obtaining PET or ET data for specific locations across an entire state remains challenging due to the limited number of weather stations and associated environmental datasets. This study aimed to develop an automated geospatial modeling framework to map PET distribution across South Carolina, USA, using PET estimated by the temperature-based Hargreaves–Samani (H–S) method with daily weather data from 59 NOAA stations. Because the accuracy of spatial interpolation depends on both the target variable and the desired spatial …

Assessing Aerobic And Anaerobic Thresholds With Emphasis On Isocapnic Buffering In Endurance Runners, Yahya Mushaflar Fathi, Seyed Houtan Shahidi Dr., Prof. Dr. Mohamed Twfeq Othman Alhusaen Aga

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(5): 1381-1392, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70252/IYED1370 Accurate determination of metabolic thresholds is essential for designing effective endurance training. This study aimed to apply a multi-visit Step–Ramp–Step (SRS) protocol to identify aerobic (VT1) and anaerobic (VT2/RCP) thresholds in trained endurance runners, with a particular focus on delineating the isocapnic buffering region—the ventilatory phase between VT1 and VT2 where carbon dioxide (PetCO₂) remains stable despite rising ventilation. Twelve trained male runners (mean age: 27.1 ± 1.9 years; VO₂max: 60.5 ± 2.1 ml·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹) completed the SRS protocol across separate lab visits. Each session included a 4-minute moderate-intensity phase, a progressive …

Pow, Bam, Snikt: Using Superheroes To Teach Mental Health, Christopher Dabbs

Journal of Thematic Instruction

Undergraduate psychopathology (abnormal psychology) courses traditionally emphasize case vignettes of individuals with psychiatric disorders to illustrate etiology, nosology, and treatment. While pedagogically useful, these depictions can inadvertently provoke distress in students, potentially impeding engagement and learning. To address this dilemma while continuing to center the same learning outcomes, I formulated a course structure which embedded some course topics in superhero-related material with the express intent to create psychological distance between potentially distressing topics and the learners themselves. This commentary provides background for the course, evidenced-based rationale for specific pedagogical choices alongside topical material recommendations, and ends with personal reflections.

From The Stage To The Classroom: Reflections On A Psychology Of Musical Theater Class, Jill M. Swirsky

Journal of Thematic Instruction

Thematic instruction, which uses a central popular culture theme to bridge theoretical concepts and lived experience, is a powerful tool for engaging students in complex subject matter. This paper explores the design, structure, and outcomes of a Psychology of Musical Theater course that uses popular musicals as a lens for examining key psychological theories and themes. Utilizing a hybrid course design, students explored psychological themes in musicals (e.g., racism in Hairspray) through reflective writing, small and large group discussion, and a final project. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this approach enhanced engagement and promoted deeper learning, as students reported personal growth, …

From Chest Pain To Recovery: A Rare Case Of Anomalous Origin Of The Circumflex Artery From The Pulmonary Artery In A Child And The Role Of Timely Surgical Intervention, A.V. Kauk, Serezha Manukian, A.N. Arkhipov, A.V. Voitov, I.A. Soynov

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

This report highlights the diagnostic challenges and successful surgical management in a symptomatic pediatric case with anomalous origin of the circumflex artery from the pulmonary artery. A 4-year-old boy presented emergently with dyspnea and substernal pain. Coronary angiography identified the circumflex artery originating anomalously from the right pulmonary artery. Emergency surgical reimplantation to the aorta was performed, with subsequent normalization of cardiac function (EF 67% at 3-month follow-up). Although exceptionally rare, anomalous origin of the circumflex artery from the pulmonary artery requires high clinical suspicion in pediatric patients with ischemic symptoms. Early anatomical correction yields excellent outcomes, as demonstrated in …

Direct Arylation Of 1,10-Phenanthroline Using An Organomagnesium Reagent, Nathanael A. Hirscher, Julian B. O. Van Esselstine, Bryan C. Yapo, Nadia Asif Masood, Erika L. Vandooijeweert

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Substituted derivatives of 1,10-phenanthroline are important ligands in inorganic chemistry. Such ligands are often synthesized by nucleophilic addition of aryl- or alkyllithium reagents to the carbon positions adjacent to the phenanthroline nitrogens. The typical reaction sequence (organolithium addition, protonolysis, oxidation, and rearomatization) has been widely used and seldom improved. We sought to replace lithium-based reagents with safer reagents based on magnesium (i.e., Grignards). The effective use of an arylmagnesium reagent in the production of a phenanthroline ligand derivative is now disclosed. Additionally, our newly reported method avoids the use of a heterogeneous oxidant (MnO2) which the traditional method employed in …

42nd Annual Reception Bibliography, 2024-2025, Leonard H. Axe Library

Bibliographies

Since 1984, Leonard H. Axe Library at Pittsburg State University has honored book authors and other creators for their outstanding scholarship and contributions to their fields. This bibliography documents creative works published by university faculty and staff within the last year.