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Intersystem Crossing Outcompetes Triplet-Pair Separation From1(Tt) Below 270 K In Anthradithiophene Films, Eman M. Bu Ali, Arnau Bertran, Gabriel Moise, Shuangqing Wang, Rachel C. Kilbride, John E. Anthony, Claudia E. Tait, Jenny Clark

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Singlet fission (SF) and triplet–triplet annihilation (TTA) are processes which may be exploited to boost the efficiency of solar energy technology. Despite being studied since the late 1960s, the mechanism of singlet fission is still not fully understood. This is partly because the main technique used to study singlet fission, optical or visible/near-IR transient absorption spectroscopy, cannot distinguish between the strongly coupled triplet-pair state¹(TT), weakly interacting triplet pairs (T..T), and independent triplet states T₁+ T₁. To solve this problem, we combine transient optical spectroscopy performed as a function of magnetic field and transient electron …

Expanding Functionalities Of Immune Receptors Through Simultaneous Transfer Of Sensor And Helper Nlrs, Dongjiao Wang, Qibin Wu, Daowen Wang, Youxiong Que, Zheng Qing Fu

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Governor’S Cabinet Project A Study Of The Evolution Of The Executive Branch, Revis. L. Edmonds

Theses and Dissertations

In Arkansas’s long path toward modernizing its executive branch, it may appear to the casual observer that the state was locked in a process in which its politics and its culture were engaged in a longstanding tug-of-war between traditionalists and modernizers—a conflict complicated by the state’s personality-based politics and restrictive post-Reconstruction constitution. It has often been asserted that the conflict, in Arkansas’s case the romanticizing of rural life as opposed to the economic and social interests of the fast-growing suburbs of Central and Northwest Arkansas, explains a great deal of this slow transition. This attitude was largely a product of …

Illinois Model Programs Of Study Guide: Arts And Communications, Education Systems Center

Reports, Analyses, and other Publications

First published in August 2021. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts.

Determining The Origin Of An Isolated Great Lakes Plant Species, Agoseris Glauca (Asteraceae), Seth Paul Hiers

Masters Theses

Small, isolated populations often have low genetic diversity and low potential for adaptation in response to environmental changes. Alternatively, isolated communities are often more likely to display local adaptations and over time speciate. The Great Lakes Region is home to over 50 vascular plant species that are disjunct from the species’ core populations. Agoseris glauca (Asteraceae) is a Great Lakes disjunct and Michigan state threatened species geographically isolated from its core range by 900 km. This study uses Genotyping by Sequencing to assess the population genetics of A. glauca for two Michigan disjunct populations and five western populations in the …

Experience Does Not Guarantee Success For Hiring Ceos, Marvis Herring, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – When companies replace their CEOs, the stakes are high. But a new study shows that hiring boards might not be getting better at the process, even with practice.

Powering Up Clinical Scholarship, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

This presentation offers a practical overview of clinical scholarship pathways for Emergency Medicine residents. It covers research question formulation (using PICOT and rubric tools), efficient literature search strategies tailored for emergency care, database and resource navigation, hands-on keyword and subject heading demonstrations, and leveraging HSLIC library services. The session aims to empower residents to engage in scholarly activities by providing actionable tips, relevant resources, and institutional support.

Gastrointestinal Fistulas-What Gastroenterologists Need To Know In 2025, Monjur Ahmed

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers

Gastrointestinal fistulas are increasingly being encountered in our clinical practice because of the increased burden of Crohn's disease, bariatric surgeries, interventional endoscopic procedures, nonsurgical trauma, and war and disaster zones worldwide. Presentation depends on the location and specific type of the fistula. Symptomatic ones can have a tremendous impact on social life and can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, increased morbidity, and mortality. Different imaging studies and endoscopic procedures are done to establish the diagnosis. Treatment modalities to close the fistula depend on the underlying disease and the type of fistula. They include conservative treatment, medical therapy, endoscopic interventions, and …

Operative Trends In Endovascular And Open Procedures Among Vascular Fellows, Jin Park, Nicola Habash, Dawn Salvatore, Michael Nooromid, Paul J. Dimuzio, Babak Abai

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Objective: Over the past decade, there has been a growing adoption of endovascular approaches for treating vascular pathologies. This shift toward minimally invasive techniques has raised concerns about declining open surgical case volumes for vascular surgery fellows, particularly in procedures such as aortic aneurysm repair. This study aimed to analyze trends in both open and endovascular case volumes across major vascular procedure categories, including aortic aneurysm, lower extremity arterial disease, abdominal occlusive disease, and cerebrovascular disease, among graduating vascular surgery fellows. Methods: National case log data from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education were collected for 5 + 2 …

The Lived Experiences Of Clinically Licensed Counselors During Covid-19, Deirdre F. Haynes

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be an equal opportunity crisis. There is substantial research to better understand how individuals have reacted to crisis experiences like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about the lived experiences of clinically licensed counselors during COVID-19. This gap in the literature is important because the increase in the number of individuals seeking counseling to deal with their fears and concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic may have put a strain on counselors that were also experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological analysis was to bridge the …

Addressing And Recognizing Secondary Traumatic Stress In Hospice And Palliative Care Clinicians, Laquisha La Chelle Jackson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the emotionally demanding field of hospice and palliative care, the well-being of clinicians is critical. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focused on implementing a staffing education initiative to address secondary traumatic stress (STS). I designed this staffing education project to enhance clinician awareness, resilience, and coping strategies while informing organizational leadership on how improved staffing models and support systems can mitigate STS. Hospice and palliative care clinicians are uniquely vulnerable to STS due to constant exposure to trauma, death, and grieving families. The guiding question for this project was: In hospice and palliative care clinicians, how does …

The Lesson Horse: A Guide For Traditional Horsemanship & Equine-Assisted Services Programs 2nd Edition, Sarah Andersen

Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences Textbooks

This practical guide equips equine professionals with the tools to select, assess, and develop safe, capable horses for traditional horsemanship and equine-assisted services programs. It introduces structured assessment tools to evaluate horse suitability and performance, supports the creation of individualized training plans, and addresses long-term horse welfare through continued evaluation and thoughtful end-of-work planning.

Clinical Outcomes Following Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release With The Arthrex Nanoscopic Release System-A Single Surgeon Experience, Sina Ramtin, Asif M. Ilyas

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) is a minimally invasive alternative to open release, offering faster recovery and reduced postoperative discomfort. The Arthrex NanoScopic ECTR system, a novel single-use device using chip-on-tip digital imaging and designed for use under local anesthesia without arthroscopic equipment, may further streamline care and expand surgical access.

METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted of the first 50 consecutive ECTR procedures performed using the Arthrex NanoScopic system by a single hand fellowship-trained hand surgeon. All procedures were completed under wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet technique in an outpatient surgical center. Outcomes included operative times, adverse events, …

Digital Commons: Publishing Scholarship For Open Access, Madison Price

Faculty Submissions

A presentation created and given by Madison Price for the 2025 Faculty Professional Development Day.

Session description: This session will introduce and discuss Open Access and Open Educational Resources and the university's online repository Digital Commons. We will cover what open access means, the benefits of it, what Digital Commons has to offer, and current concerns regarding publishing research in the age of AI.

Expanding Functionalities Of Immune Receptors Through Simultaneous Transfer Of Sensor And Helper Nlrs, Dongjiao Wang, Qibin Wu, Daowen Wang, Youxiong Que, Zheng Qing Fu

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Lsu-Crescentcare Sexual Health Center: An Inter-Organizational Partnership Initiative To Improve Access To Sexual Health Services In New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, Stephanie N. Taylor, Rebecca A. Lillis, Ronald D. Wilcox, Laura Damioli, David H. Martin, Alice Riener, Julio E. Figueroa, M. Jacques Nsuami

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Objectives: To describe a partnership between CrescentCare and Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine that created a new Sexual Health Clinic in New Orleans, and to assess the health services that patients sought and received at the new clinic in the opening months of its creation. Methods: When the new clinic opened, signs were posted on New Orleans streets, flyers were placed in selected emergency rooms and healthcare facilities, radio and bus stop advertisements were purchased, and the CrescentCare website was updated with the addition of a page for the new clinic. The new clinic opened on 15 June …

What If The Swans Wreaking Havoc In Supply Chains Are Grey Not Black?, Tony N.K. Lynch, Adrian E. Coronado Mondragon, Joo Y. Jung

Management Faculty Publications

Grey Swan is a relatively new construct that has not been adequately operationalised in supply chain management research. This work provides a supply chain management explanation and perspective on Grey Swans by distinguishing their characteristics relative to their more inconspicuous kindred, the Black Swans. Predictability and consequences are used to differentiate between the types of risk represented by black and grey swan events, as these are precursors to a set of descriptive and prescriptive (normative) views resulting from two pilot studies. Pilot studies were conducted to establish the validity and reliability of four types of supply chain disruptions comprising: labour …

An Assessment Of Basic Needs Insecurities In Grand Valley State University Residence Halls, Matthew Bristol

Masters Theses

Basic needs insecurity scholarship in higher education consistently highlights the need to provide more and better support to students. Little research has been done to address basic needs insecurity in residence halls, and this study is the first to use the #RealCollege survey to evaluate basic needs insecurity among residential students. I use the results of the survey tell the story of what it is like for Grand Valley State University students to face basic needs insecurity while living on campus, to assess what resources participants use to secure their basic needs and offer recommendations for improved support offerings to …

Predation By The Brown Vine Snake, Oxybelis Koehleri, On The Autotomized Tail Of An Escaping Common Anole, Anolis Humilis, Jose M. Mora, Myzell Kenneth Amaro

Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations

During a natural history hike at La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica, we observed a Brown Vine Snake, Oxybelis koehleri, consuming the autotomized tail of a Common Humble Anole, Anolis humilis, which had escaped predation. This event represents a rare documented instance of a vine snake feeding exclusively on a detached lizard tail. Tail autotomy is a widespread anti-predator strategy among lizards, with the shed tail continuing to writhe post-detachment, potentially attracting predators. Lizard tails are lipid-rich and offer a convenient energy source, especially in resource-scarce environments. Although such behavior has been noted in other reptiles, it is seldom …

Staff Education Program On Medication Reconciliation In Primary Care, Virginia Ann Bloomer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Medication errors represent a persistent threat to patient safety, particularly during transitions of care in outpatient settings. Despite recognition of the problem, standardized medication reconciliation practices among primary care physicians and nurse practitioners (NPs) remain inconsistent, hindered by varied workflows, unclear responsibilities, and knowledge gaps. To address these issues, a staff education program focusing on medication reconciliation was introduced to seven NPs and three physicians in a primary care clinic. Pre- and post-intervention surveys measured participants’ knowledge and confidence in conducting medication reconciliation and documenting medications in electronic medical records. The average test score improved from 68% to 92%, demonstrating …

High School Teachers’ Experiences Using Data-Driven Decision Making To Implement Supplemental Accelerated Instruction, Stephen Courtney Smith, Sr.

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed in this study was that high school teachers in a Texas school district struggle to use data-driven decision making (DDDM) to meet the requirements of Texas HB 1416, which mandates specific interventions to address instructional loss. Grounded in the theory of DDDM, by Mandinach et al., the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore high school teachers’ experiences using DDDM to implement supplemental accelerated instruction (SAI) for students who failed to demonstrate proficiency on state exams. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with 12 high school teachers from a Texas school district. Using …

Trade Association Leaders’ Successful Strategies For Increasing Racial Diversity Within Their Respective Industries, Nicole A. Singleton Norman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, innovation thrives on diverse perspectives. Without effective diversity and inclusion strategies, AEC industry leaders may hinder innovation opportunities, which could result in reduced profitability and employee morale in a highly competitive market. Grounded in institutional theory and resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry research project was to identify and explore successful strategies AEC trade association leaders use to assist association members in enhancing their organizations’ performance through workforce diversity to increase innovation, profitability, and employee morale. Data were gathered from six participants from various AEC trade associations across …

Perspectives Of Black Male Administrators On Gaining Administrative Roles At Community And Technical Colleges, Marcusantonio Gunn

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed in this study is that there is a low number of Black male administrators at community and technical colleges (CTCs) throughout the United States, despite widespread organizational practices of adopting diversity and equity policies, implementing mentoring programs, and providing professional development. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore Black male administrators’ perceptions of hiring barriers and their recommendations to improve the professional pathway to employment at CTCs. Guided by critical race theory in education, data were collected through semistructured interviews with eight Black male administrators who are serving or have served in …

Exploring The Perceptions Of Organizational Justice Issues On Job Satisfaction And Organizational Commitment Of State Prison Staff, Stefani Trajceski

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

High turnover among correctional staff is a persistent challenge faced by institutions across the United States. Previous research has identified various factors influencing staff turnover intentions, with perceptions of fairness in the workplace playing a key role. Organizational justice theory offers a valuable framework for understanding how these perceptions influence job satisfaction and organizational commitment—factors linked to lower absenteeism and turnover intentions, as well as improved job performance and work-life balance. However, limited qualitative research has explored how these dynamics shape correctional staff experiences within state correctional facilities. The purpose of this study was to examine how correctional staff in …

2025 Fall Convocation Program, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

The 2025 Morehead State University Convocation Program from August 13, 2025.

Implementing Nurse-Led Late Life Depression Screening In An Acute Care Setting, Kate A. Barba, Shannon Mahoney

General Submissions: Clinical Settings Materials

Aims of the study were: (a) examine the effectiveness of a geriatric-specific depression screening and referral protocol in identifying depression in hospitalized older adults; (b) assess outcomes when a patient screens positive for depression and is referred to a social worker; and (c) evaluate nurses’ perceptions of the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the GDS-5 in an acute care setting.

It Takes Two To Engage: Ethical Ai Use In Research Skill Development For Security Studies Students, Ibrahim Kocaman, Daniel A. Cutrer

Publications

Various generative AI (GenAI) tools are increasingly utilized by students, creating a grey area where it is challenging to determine whether AI is used without violating academic integrity and whether it is assisting or impeding student engagement and success. To our knowledge, there is no definitive way to prove AI ghostwriting. AI is also increasingly utilized to enhance student engagement (Bauer et al., 2025; Chen et al., 2025). Recognizing that GenAI is here to stay, we are interested in finding the best way to leverage GenAI’s benefits while not jeopardizing educational integrity. Hence, the following question guided our efforts: How …

Comparative Analysis Of Codes Of Ethical Conduct And Professionalism In Engineering And Project Management Associations, Valarie Denney, James W. Marion

Publications

This research details the similarities and differences in moral values and perspective from 15 engineering and project management association codes of conduct and professionalism. The methodology uses text mining of selected codes counting and summarizing keywords, evaluating document similarities through cosine similarity, and assessing the influence of various ethical schools of thought. Key findings reveal differences in the emphasis of core ethical values like fairness, honesty, and responsibility across different associations. This research is important for engineering and project management professionals to purposefully develop and evolve codes of ethics and professional development to enhance integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.

Advanced Specificity And Sensitivity Studies Relative To A Research Use Only Transcription-Mediated Amplification-Based Assay For Treponema Pallidum Rna Detection, Trinity Krueger, Grace Kadonsky, Elizabeth Thelen, Amanda Zapp, Josephine Moore, Ahmet Muslu, Allan Pillay, Irene A Stafford, Erik Munson

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Preliminary experimentation has suggested that a research-use-only real-time transcription-mediated amplification assay for Treponema pallidum (RUO T. pallidum TMA) yields instances of T. pallidum nucleic acid detection that coincide with non-treponemal serology in men who have sex with men (MSM) at increased risk for sexually transmitted infection. To further characterize the specificity of RUO T. pallidum TMA testing, 3,586 rectal swab specimens reported as “not detected” by the assay generated a mean endpoint FAM fluorescence of 637.5 units. Introduction of Treponema denticola, Treponema phagedenis, and Treponema refringens nucleic acid into matrices generated mean endpoint FAM fluorescence ranging from 620.7 …

Ai At Work, Algorithmic Bosses, And The Ambivalence Of Automation, Antonio Aloisi, Valerio De Stefano

All Papers

This chapter revisits a foundational question (“what do bosses do?”) to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping power dynamics in the workplace. Far from neutral tools of optimisation, algorithmic systems increasingly amplify managerial prerogatives, embedding them into automated processes that are difficult to scrutinise or contest. These developments give rise to a paradox: managers and workers are simultaneously augmented and disempowered, caught in systems that intensify control while eroding autonomy. Drawing on legal, organisational, and regulatory perspectives, we argue that existing safeguards, ranging from data protection rights to information and consultation, are ill-equipped to confront this shift. The chapter …