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Covering The Care: Chronic Conditions, Including Behavioral Health, Drive A Significant Portion Of High-Utilizer Emergency Department Visits In 2023, Erica-Lyn Plante, Ms, Deborah Fournier, Jd

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This data brief summarizes a retrospective analysis of commercial, New Hampshire Medicaid, and New Hampshire Medicare claims, examining common reasons for emergency department visits among children aged 0-18, adults aged 19-44, adults aged 45-64, and adults aged 65 years and older in calendar year 2023.

Language, Literature, And Culture Newsletter, Thirteenth Edition (February 2026), Language, Literature, And Culture Department, Clark University

Language, Literature, and Culture

The thirteenth issue of the Language, Literature, and Culture department newsletter, which went out in February 2026. The Language, Literature, and Culture department newsletter aims to "share stories, news, ideas, achievements, and important information about and within our academic department that can be helpful to the campus community at large".

Olac Metadata Application Profile And Policy Statements For The Official Rda Toolkit, Sarah Hovde, John Dickson, Robert Freeborn, Peggy Griesinger, Jeannette Ho, Junghae Lee, Nicole Lewis, Treshani Perera, Madeleine Boyer, Liza Campbell, Sherab Chen, Jessica Hayden, David Norris, Diana Simpson

OLAC Publications and Training Materials

This document introduces a metadata application profile (MAP) and a set of policy statements (PS) for use with the Official RDA Toolkit, based on the OLAC Best Practices for Cataloging DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs, Objects, Streaming Media, and Video Games Using the Original RDA Toolkit and MARC 21 (2023; hereafter OLAC Best Practices or Best Practices). These resources were developed by the OLAC Unified Best Practices in Official RDA Task Force (2022-2026).

Both the MAP and the PS are meant to be living documents, and it is expected that they will be regularly improved and updated to reflect the needs …

Flow State As A Counter Measure Against Cognitive Decline: What Counselors Should Know, Isaac Burt

Adultspan Journal

This perspective article explores the utilization of the neuroscience concept of flow state for therapeutic usage with older adult populations. Operationally defined, flow state is an altered state of consciousness (ASOC) that emerges when a person engages in an activity or endeavor. Once engrossed within this physical or cognitive undertaking, the person performs at their best (optimal) while expressing a feeling of joy and/or extreme satisfaction. To attain a flow state, there are several neurobiological mechanisms people must undergo. Due to beliefs that quality of life cannot increase in late adulthood, many older adults stop engaging in flow state activities. …

World Transit Research February 2026 Newsletter, Institute Of Transport Studies Monash University

World Transit Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Nrn1 As A Therapeutic Target For Alzheimer's Disease., Derian A Pugh, Gregory Cary, Kelsey M Greathouse, Lauren C Nassour-Caswell, Emma L Hobby, Nicholas T Seyfried, Jeremy H Herskowitz

Faculty Research 2026

INTRODUCTION: Neuritin-1 (NRN1) was identified as a synaptic protein associated with cognitive resilience to Alzheimer's disease (AD).

METHODS: Target risk score and cell type expression profiles were generated for NRN1 using methods developed by the Emory-Sage-SGC-JAX Target Enablement to Accelerate Therapy Development for Alzheimer's Disease (TREAT-AD) Center and Seattle Alzheimer's Disease Brain Cell Atlas (SEA-AD). Antibody characterization was conducted using Western blots and densitometry to assess the relative protein abundances of NRN1 in rodents, humans, and cell models.

RESULTS: NRN1 has a TREAT-AD target risk score of 3.29 out of 5. Based on single-nucleus RNA sequencing from SEA-AD, NRN1 expression …

Deepfake Liability, Ayelet Gordon-Tapiero, Yotam Kaplan, Gideon Parchomovsky

North Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

Social Media Monitoring And The Admissions Process: A Study Of College Admissions Officers' Use Of Social Media In Undergraduate Application Review, Rachel Karpeles

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

This study explored the evolving role of social media in college admissions, focusing on the perceptions and practices of admissions professionals following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on Affirmative Action. The research, utilizing a descriptive design, employed a 31-question anonymous survey administered to a convenience sample of 532 admissions representatives. The findings directly contradict the public and media narrative by revealing a profound paradox: while social media monitoring is not a widespread professional practice, its impact on admissions outcomes for a notable portion of applicants is demonstrably significant.

The study found a majority of respondents believe evaluating applicants based …

A Comparative Analysis Of U.S. And Mexico’S Migration Policy From 2009 To 2025: How Their Approaches Shape And Constrain Each Other’S Policy Choices, Viviana Adame

Senior Theses

The long history of movement across the U.S.–Mexico border has made migration one of the main issues shaping their bilateral relationship. This thesis examines how U.S. and Mexican migration policies from 2009 to 2025 affect and limit each other. Using the idea of migration diplomacy, it argues that migration is not just a domestic issue but a way both countries negotiate power and cooperation. The study compares six administrations: Obama, Trump, and Biden in the United States, and Calderón, Peña Nieto, and López Obrador in Mexico, through policy documents, data, and reports. It finds that the United States depends on …

Authentic Malleability: Zen Buddhism And The Justification Of Japanese Cultural Superiority During World War Ii, Pj Wise

Senior Theses

Throughout history, religious traditions have been mobilized to justify nationalist violence and claims to cultural superiority. In modern Japan, Buddhism underwent a dramatic transformation, becoming one of the most sophisticated ideological justifications for Japanese imperialism during World War II. How did Zen Buddhism come to justify Japanese claims of cultural superiority during the Pacific War? Examining Buddhist institutional practices, philosophical texts, and wartime propaganda from 1941-1945, this thesis analyzes three mechanisms through which Buddhism legitimized Japanese superiority: claims to spiritual supremacy through Zen philosophy, militarization of Buddhist practice, and use of Buddhism as cultural imperialism in occupied territories. I argue …

Zirconium And Hafnium Interdiffusion Study In Zrb2–Hfb2 System, Yue Zhou, Ana C. Feltrin, William G. Fahrenholtz, Gregory E. Hilmas

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Interdiffusion of Zr and Hf in the diboride system was investigated. High-purity zirconium diboride (ZrB₂) and hafnium diboride (HfB₂) were prepared by a combination of boro-/carbothermal reduction synthesis and densification by spark plasma sintering. The bulk ceramics had relative densities of 99.3% for ZrB₂ and 99.7% for HfB₂, and both ceramics were phase-pure by x-ray diffraction analysis. Diffusion couples of ZrB₂ and HfB₂ were annealed at temperatures ranging from 2000°C to 2200°C for times from 4 to 12 h. Zr and Hf elemental concentration profiles were measured using energy dispersive spectroscopy …

Learning From The Covid-19 Pandemic To Enhance Online Learning Based On A Qualitative Case Study On Motivation And Mental Health, Bernice Madrid, Claudia Pratesi

HSC Education Days

No abstract provided.

Nrn1 As A Therapeutic Target For Alzheimer's Disease., Derian A Pugh, Gregory Cary, Kelsey M Greathouse, Lauren C Nassour-Caswell, Emma L Hobby, Nicholas T Seyfried, Jeremy H Herskowitz

Faculty Research 2026

INTRODUCTION: Neuritin-1 (NRN1) was identified as a synaptic protein associated with cognitive resilience to Alzheimer's disease (AD).

METHODS: Target risk score and cell type expression profiles were generated for NRN1 using methods developed by the Emory-Sage-SGC-JAX Target Enablement to Accelerate Therapy Development for Alzheimer's Disease (TREAT-AD) Center and Seattle Alzheimer's Disease Brain Cell Atlas (SEA-AD). Antibody characterization was conducted using Western blots and densitometry to assess the relative protein abundances of NRN1 in rodents, humans, and cell models.

RESULTS: NRN1 has a TREAT-AD target risk score of 3.29 out of 5. Based on single-nucleus RNA sequencing from SEA-AD, NRN1 expression …

International Panther Monthly, February 2026, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

Contents:

--- From the Director's Desk
--- Last Month With OIE
--- Student Spotlight
--- UNI's World Window
--- Did You Know?
--- Behind the Scenes
--- Next Month's Activities
--- Find Connection at OIE
--- Get Involved

Regulatory Influence, Corporate Governance And Esg Transparency: Evidence From Emerging Economies, Wafaa Salah

Business Administration

In response to the increasing global demand for sustainable practices, the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority [1] issued decree 107 in 2021, mandating that Egyptian listed non-financial firms with issued capital of at least EGP 100 million disclose their ESG practices annually, thereby aligning their practices with international sustainability standards. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of leverage and independence of audit committees on the level of ESG disclosure. Also, it is to examine the moderating effect of Decree 107 on the relationship between leverage and ESG disclosure. A panel data analysis is employed using a balanced …

Building The Blueprint: Seven Years Of Laying The Foundation For Leadership And Community Impact, Karen Manning, Tamika Barnes, Angiah L. Davis, Priscilla Dickerson, Thomas Jackson Jr., Deon King Sr., La Loria Konata, Sarah Rodgers

Georgia Library Quarterly

This article presents a foundational blueprint for establishing and sustaining the Georgia Library Association (GLA) Black Caucus Interest Group. Drawing on seven years of documented activity, it highlights the group’s most notable programs, advocacy efforts, and community‑building initiatives that have shaped its identity and impact within the broader library profession. The article traces key events that strengthened the caucus’s mission, including professional development offerings, strategic partnerships, and leadership engagement across the state. A timeline of the caucus’s chair history illustrates the evolution of its governance and the contributions of successive leaders who guided its growth. Together, these elements offer a …

International Arbitration & Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities,Challenges,And Evolving Regulations, Martínez Quintanilla, Javier Antonio

Santa Clara Journal of International Law

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory framework; the opportunities and the challenges associated with the use of artificial intelligence in international arbitration. First, it addresses relevant regulatory instruments such as the Guideline on the Use of AI in Arbitration of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIARB); the Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC); the Principles Supporting the Use of AI in Alternative Dispute Resolution of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution(ICDR); the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act; and the New Task Force on AI in …

2026-02-01 Caudill Connection, Morehead State University. Caudill College Of Arts, Humanities And Social Sciences.

Caudill Connection

Caudill Connection newsletter for January of 2026.

Feasibility, Acceptability And Initial Efficacy Of A Community-Based Mental Health Literacy Program Delivered By Civil Society Organizations Among Adults In Kenya: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Patrick Mwangala, Venoranda Rebecca Kuboka, Nimo Sharif, Ann Karendi, Gideon Mbithi, Amina Abubakar

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

Mental health literacy (MHL) strategies are crucial for mental health promotion and prevention. This study aimed to determine the acceptability, feasibility, appropriateness and initial efficacy of an adapted MHL program in a community sample of adults in Kenya. This was a quasi-experimental pre-post study conducted from July 2023 through July 2024. The MHL program contained nine modules delivered over 3 days. Participants were assessed at baseline and immediately after the program. The primary outcomes were mental health knowledge and participants’ attitudes on mental health/illness. Secondary outcomes included depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, self-perceived social support, self-perceived wellbeing, MHL program acceptability, feasibility …

Patient, Family And Clinician Priorities For Critical Care Research In Asia And Africa: A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership Using Modified Delphi And Nominal Group Techniques, Ccaa Priority Setting Partnership Steering Group, Teddy Abonyo, Sumaiya Arfin, Diptesh Aryal, Abi Beane, Martina Borellini, Arjen Dondorp, Emma Donley, Punam Gautam, Tiffany Gooden

Anaesthesiology, East Africa

Background This James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnership aimed to identify and prioritise unanswered questions important to adult patients, their families and health professionals with lived experience of critical care across Asia and Africa.

Methods Modified Delphi techniques were used to generate suggestions using an online survey. Following verification, literature review and content analysis, these suggestions were iteratively codified into emergent topics. Topics were presented in a second online survey for ranking, prior to an online workshop where nominal group technique was used to identify top priority questions across stakeholder groups. Surveys were disseminated using snowballing techniques.

Findings The …

Unl Emeriti And Retirees Association Newsletter, February 2026

UNL Emeriti and Retirees Association: Newsletters and Other Materials

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emeriti and Retirees Association Newsletter, February 2026>

Message from the ERA President, Vicki Highstreet

Thank you to former ERA President, Pam Edwards

Welcome to new members

Introducing a new ERA member: Ellen Paparozzi

ERA 65th anniversary

Organizational development plan

Funding opportunity

Wisherd awards

Wake up your well-being

mini-grant update

State of long-term care in Nebraska

Announcements and notices

Upcoming programming

Programming recap

Memory moments

Trade, Tariffs, Sanctions, And Security: A Framework For Judicial Review, Cory Alexander Evans

UF Law Faculty Publications

National security and international trade, and their intersections, have become critical focuses for recent administrative action. It was once rare to invoke national security as a justification for tariffs and restriction on foreign investment, but it has now become increasingly common. Courts reviewing these measures have largely defaulted to deferential approaches developed in an earlier era—one in which such actions were infrequent and rarely litigated. But in an era where assertions of national security are more common, this dogmatic jurisprudential approach lacks coherence. A new framework is needed to better guide judicial review.

This Article proposes that new framework. It …

From The President, Tamika Barnes

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Task Intensive Virtual Circulation Management To Meet Rising Patron Demand: Analyzing Ebook And Eaudiobook Acquisition Workflows In Fulton County Libraries, Elizabeth F. Keathley, Stephanie Galipeau

Georgia Library Quarterly

Managing eBook hold times while adhering to budget constraints is a critical challenge for public libraries. In a budgetary landscape where models of licensing and cost are in constant flux, this article offers a snapshot in time of strategies employed by the Fulton County Library System (FCLS) in Atlanta, Georgia, during Spring and Summer 2024. Librarians deployed a multi-pronged approach of daily carts in OverDrive, daily monitoring and response to patron holds and recommendations, daily updates of OverDrive records and bi-weekly updates of Hoopla records to meet patron demand. Documenting strategies like these is crucial for collection management professionals adapting …

Put Your Best Chat Forward: Analyzing Chat Reference For Best Practices, Kytt Everdeen Moore, Tera A. Ray, Emily Rogers

Georgia Library Quarterly

Chat transcript analysis studies are a proven method of evaluating levels of instruction and patron satisfaction. For more than 20 years, Odum Library at Valdosta State University has offered chat service but had never conducted an assessment. In summer 2024, three reference librarians at VSU reviewed literature and developed a means of evaluating 520 chat transcripts from spring semester 2024. Using a codebook implemented through a Qualtrics form, the researchers analyzed transcripts to examine the ways library reference staff responded to chat questions and to develop a list of best practices. The analysis showed that while most transactions had high …

Responsible Ai In Teaching And Learning, Asa B. Stone, Mark C. Stone, Derek M. Heeren, Santosh Pitla

PRAIRIE: Pioneering Responsible AI for Research, Innovation, and Education

The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education presents both transformative opportunities and significant pedagogical risks. While AI tools are becoming embedded in academic and professional environments, their integration into teaching and learning raises critical questions about cognitive engagement, academic integrity, equity, and skill development. This white paper proposes a principled framework for the responsible integration of AI in higher education, grounded in the dual commitment to AI literacy and the cultivation of durable skills.

The framework articulates six core principles: purposefulness; transparency; integrity and attribution; critical AI literacy; equity and access; and privacy and data protection. …

The Federal Death Penalty As A Sign Of The Times, Ngozi Ndulue

Georgia State University Law Review

Scholars have been predicting the demise of the American death penalty for much of the twenty-first century. This prediction finds support in state-by-state abolition, reduced numbers of new death sentences, and continued reductions in the death row population. Despite significant movement away from the death penalty, the punishment remains stubbornly persistent, with a small number of states continuing to aggressively pursue executions and scattered local jurisdictions securing a disproportionate amount of new death sentences.

While several legal academics have looked to historical precedent and international experience to map the future trajectory of the American death penalty, this Article seeks to …

The Free Exercise Of Religion As A Privilege, Kyron Huigens

Georgia State University Law Review

In the span of a decade, the Supreme Court has restructured the Free Exercise Clause entirely. It has removed the counterweight of disestablishment; it has sought parity between religion and secularity by means of strict scrutiny analysis turning on a principle of nondiscrimination; and it has opened the way to a general exemption from secular law for the faithful by ceding the question of what counts as an exercise of religion to the faithful themselves. This Article proposes reading the free exercise of religion as a privilege in response to these changes. This privilege stands against secular law in the …

Undue Burdens: Georgia’S Life Act And Its Disporportionate Impact On Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence, Kathryn A. Hammock

Georgia State University Law Review

More than half of women in Georgia report experiencing some form of intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime. Women experiencing IPV are not only at greater risk of unintended pregnancy, but those who do become pregnant often face more frequent and severe abuse, increasing their risk of miscarriage. Despite clear evidence of its impact on women’s reproductive health and access to abortion, consideration of IPV is largely absent from policy discussions concerning abortion restrictions and bans.

This Note explores the outsized impact that Georgia’s Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act has on women experiencing IPV—effectively functioning as a …

Addressing The Inadequacies Of Defamation Law As A Method Of Stopping Disinformation: The Possibilities Of Post-Adjudication Injunctive Relief, Elijah Byrd

Georgia State University Law Review

Individuals harmed by weaponized disinformation possess only one avenue for legal recourse: bringing a defamation suit in civil court. Monetary damages are the standard remedy for the defamed, and while sufficient in some cases, plaintiffs may seek to use the legal system to stop the further spread of the very disinformation that harmed them. In theory, a large judgment or settlement should deter the defamer from continuing to spread disinformation. However, reality shows that this is not always the case, as payments of judgments are held up in bankruptcy court, or the defamer continues to spread lies about the plaintiff, …