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Bacterial Isolates Associated With Urinary Tract Infection In Pregnant Women In North Of Thiqar, Iman Neamah Hussein Al Shuwaili, Haydar Khamis Al-Maliky

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

Pregnant women are most commonly infected with urinary tract infections (UTIs). Poor maternal and perinatal outcomes can come from it.One hundred and fifty urine samples were collected in a sterile procedure from pregnant women in north Thiqar province. With a duration period from September to December 2023. Several data were recorded from patients such as age, pregnancy duration, occupation and residence. In general they were 40 samples (26.66%) detected as Gram negative bacteria (G-ve) , while 20 samples(13.33%)showed non growth and 90 samples(60%) Gram-positive bacteria, among Gram negative bacteria: (20) isolates (13.33%) were Escherichia coli, (8) isolates (5.34%) were …

Pharmacological Supplements Efficacy In Management Of Chronic Pain Associated With Sickle Cell Disease: A Narrative Review, Ahmad Al-Jalehawi, Samer Imad Mohammed

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary ailment that can cause severe pain and suffering to people who are affected. However, with continued investment in research and treatment options, we can make progress towards improving the lives of those with SCD. Over 40% of patients experience painful vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs), so we must work towards finding solutions and providing support for those living with this condition, These episodes, a hallmark of SCD, significantly contribute to morbidity, mortality, and a diminished quality of life, while also incurring substantial healthcare costs. Chronic pain particularly affects older adolescents and adults with SCD, with …

Incivility In Accelerated Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Programs Post-Covid-19: A Faculty Perspective, Kimberly A. Burrows

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of nursing faculty who taught in accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing (ABSN) programs and their perceptions of incivility in nursing programs, particularly in the aftermath of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) restrictions. This researcher defined incivility as rude, discourteous, disruptive, or threatening speech or action within the nursing academic environment. Drawing upon the literature highlighting the existence of incivility in nursing programs, this researcher aimed to understand faculty perceptions following the pandemic. The data was collected through eight semi-structured interviews with eight nursing faculty members in New Jersey-based hybrid and in-person …

Implicit Bias And Least Restrictive Environment: Perceptions Of Certified Educators, Christen Papallo

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

This narrative inquiry study explored the lived experiences of Connecticut’s certified educators related to implicit bias and student placement. The theory of intersectionality suggests that implicit bias is present within all individuals (Crenshaw, 2017). Thus, there is a natural propensity for implicit bias, specific to ability, among school personnel. The problem to be addressed is the need for a greater understanding of how the natural existence

of implicit bias among certified educators impacts their view of student capabilities and

achievement, thus impacting placement decisions in the classroom. Eight participants completed individual, semi-structured interviews, which were transcribed, re-storied and member checked. …

Vysion Software, Isaias Hernandez-Dominguez Jr, Chander Luderman Miller

2024 Symposium

Vision loss presents significant challenges in daily life. Existing solutions for blind and visually impaired individuals are often limited in functionality, expensive, or complex to use. Vysion Software addresses this gap by developing a user-friendly, all-in-one AI companion app that provides features including text summarization, real-time audio descriptions, and AI-enhanced navigation. This project details the development plan, initial functionalities, and future vision for Vysion Software.

The Legal Secretary's Complete Handbook (Bessie May Miller, 1953), Winifred L. Wentworth

Florida Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Resisted Sprint Training On Acceleration: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Elizabeth K. Aldrich, Katherine Sullivan, Jonathan E. Wingo, Michael R. Esco, James Leeper, Mark T. Richardson, Lee J. Winchester, Michael V. Fedewa

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(6): 986-1002, 2024. Resisted sprint (RS) training, such as sled or parachute towing, is commonly used for sprint training among field sport athletes. While RS training is frequently employed by athletes and coaches, there is little research on its benefits, especially compared to unresisted running (UR) training programs with similar training volumes. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of RS training on acceleration compared to UR training. Potential sources were limited to peer-reviewed articles published in English prior to June 12, 2022, and gathered from the EBSCOhost, PubMed, and Web of Science online …

The Level Of Mental Health Among Abused Syrian Female Refugees According To Some Variables, Doaa Barakat, Fawwaz Al-Momani

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to explore the level of psychological health domains among abused Syrian refugees. To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive survey method was used, and the mental health scale was administered. The study sample consisted of 300 abused female Syrian refugees. The validity and reliability of the scale were verified. The findings revealed that the levels of depression and anxiety domains on the mental health scale were high among the abused female Syrian refugees, while the means of the positive influence and behavior control domains were at an average level. Additionally, there were no statistically significant differences between …

The Effect Of Blended Learning On Developing Scientific Concepts In Biology Textbook Among Tenth-Grade Students, Faraj Radwan, Ali Al-Omari

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the effect of blended learning on developing scientific concepts in biology textbooks among tenth-grade students. The study sample consisted of 63 tenth-grade students from Jubbeh Secondary Schools in Jerash Governorate. They were divided into two groups: an experimental group of 32 students and a control group of 31 students. To achieve the study's objectives, a quasi-experimental approach was employed, and scientific concepts were tested for data collection. The results showed statistically significant differences in the students' responses to the scientific concepts test, favoring the experimental group. It also indicated a significant impact of blended learning …

The Commitment Level Of Secondary School Principals In Qasabet Irbid To Intellectual Openness And Its Relationship To Their Administrative Creativity As Perceived By Teachers, Mohammad Hailat, Adnan Al-Ibrahim

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to determine the commitment level of secondary school principals in Qasabet Irbid to intellectual openness and its relationship to their level of administrative creativity from the teachers' perspectives. The study sample consisted of 403 male and female teachers. The results showed that the commitment of secondary school principals in Qasabet Irbid to intellectual openness was high, as was their level of administrative creativity. Additionally, there is a statistically significant correlation between the degree of intellectual openness and the administrative creativity of these principals. Based on the study's findings, the researchers recommend that school principals hold meetings with …

The Effectiveness Of The Likelihood Ratio Test And Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes Method In Detecting Differential Item Functioning According To Sample Size, Percentage Of Items With Dif, And Ability Distribution, Ala'a Qawaqneh, Zaid Bani Ata

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of the Likelihood Ratio Test (IRTLR) and the Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) method in detecting differential item functioning (DIF) according to the percentage of items with DIF and ability distribution. To achieve the study's aim, nine ability distributions and three percentages of items with differential functioning were generated using the three-parameter model with the WINGEN program on 50 dichotomous items. The generated data were analyzed using the R program and the MULTILOG program. The results revealed statistically significant differences at α = 0.05 between Type I error and power means due to …

The Extent To Which Physical Education Teachers Use Educational Aids In The First Zarqa Directorate Of Education In Jordan, Ra'fat Al'dily, Esam Abu Shehab, Qutiba Al-Harahsha, Khalaf Diabat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the extent to which physical education teachers use educational aids in the First Zarqa Directorate of Education in Jordan, considering variables such as gender (male, female), years of experience, and educational qualifications. The researchers used a descriptive approach to align with the study's objectives, employing a questionnaire as the means of data collection. The questionnaire consisted of 26 items, and the study population comprised 156 teachers. The study sample included 94 teachers working in physical education in Zarqa. The results of the study showed no statistically significant differences in the use of educational aids based …

The Effect Of Technology On Raising Educational Achievement Of Students In The First Three Grades And Their Teachers' Attitudes Towards It In The University District, Manal Abu Hani

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the impact of using technology to enhance the educational attainment of students in the first three grades in the university district and to assess teachers' attitudes towards this use of technology. The study focused on two domains: the use of technology to raise achievement and teachers' attitudes toward this technology use. The study population consisted of teachers from the first three grades within the Directorate of Education of the University Brigade in Amman. A simple random sample of 170 teachers from these schools was selected. The results indicated that teachers have positive attitudes towards using …

Multilayered Colonialism Of Women Under Patriarchy: Liberation Achieved Successfully In Djebar’S Children Of The New World, Nour Jaber, Tahrir Hamdi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study discusses and analyzes different forms of gender inequality that prevail in a patriarchal society under occupation. The researchers conduct a feminist analysis of Assia Djebar’s "Children of the New World." The main female characters in the novel experience multilayered colonialism as they are colonized women suffering under the strict rules of their patriarchal society on one hand, and colonized citizens enduring the harsh conditions of the French occupation on the other. These women resort to various coping mechanisms for survival as a means of decolonization and self-liberation, such as arming themselves with education and forming solidarity among themselves …

Vol.51 N.51 July 11th 2024, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Inclusion4eu: Towards A Framework Of Inclusive Software Design Processes And Practices, Damian Gordon, Andrea Curley, Emma Murphy, John Gilligan, Anna Becevel, Dympna O'Sullivan

Articles

This research is based on a trans-European research project aimed at enhancing software design and engineering practices to promote inclusivity, involving stakeholders from academia, industry, and disability advocacy services. To explore the nature and meaning of inclusion, a number of different approaches to inclusion are outlined, including models of equitable design (Accessible Design, Inclusive Design, Universal Design, and Design for All), User Design processes (Co-Production, Co-Creation, User-Centred Design, Co-Design, and Participatory Design), and Software Engineering Methodologies (Linear, Spiral, and Agile). These three categories of models are combined to form a three-dimensional environment in which software development projects can be mapped …

Inter-Kingdom Communication And The Sympoietic Way Of Life, Scott F. Gilbert

Biology Faculty Works

Organisms are now seen as holobionts, consortia of several species that interact metabolically such that they sustain and scaffold each other’s existence and propagation. Sympoiesis, the development of the symbiotic relationships that form holobionts, is critical for our understanding the origins and maintenance of biodiversity. Rather than being the read-out of a single genome, development has been found to be sympoietic, based on multigenomic interactions between zygote-derived cells and symbiotic microbes. These symbiotic and sympoietic interactions are predicated on the ability of cells from different kingdoms of life (e.g., bacteria and animals) to communicate with one another and to have …

The Use Of Preprints In Doctorate Programs: A Citation Analysis Study Of Trends In Chemistry And Physics Dissertations, Amanda Mccormick, Elizabeth Brown, Kathleen Flynn, Clara Tran

Law Librarian Journal Articles

Preprint articles are available on servers, such as arXiv and ChemRxiv, at no-cost to benefit the movement toward open access of research. However, the use of preprint research articles as a reference source in academia is not heavily documented. To examine if researchers are utilizing preprint articles, this paper examines citation trends in the dissertations of chemistry and physics PhD candidates who studied at four University Centers in the State University Of New York system (SUNY). Using citation analysis methodology, references cited in PhD dissertations published between 2018–2021 were analyzed. Key findings showed that PhD candidate authors cited preprint articles …

Wiping Out Central Line Associated-Bloodstream Infections: Cleaning High Touch Surfaces In The Picu, Emily Heth

Dissertations

Problem: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant, preventable healthcare-related complication of hospital admission and medical management of critically ill and medically complex patients. CLABSIs result in significant adverse outcomes such as increased morbidity and mortality, prolonged length of stay (LOS) in the intensive care unit (ICU) and in the hospital, increased cost of treatment, and increased rates of readmission. Direct and indirect contact within the patient’s hospital environment are potential means of transmission for microorganisms, increasing the inherent risk of acquiring a CLABSI.

Method: For this quality improvement (QI) project, a pre-post design was utilized to evaluate the …

Improving Hypertension For Veterans Utilizing Measure Properly, Assessment Of Pharmacology, Alternative Therapy Interest, Routine Outreach, Partner With The Veteran Protocol (Maarp): A Pilot Study, Alyssa S. Dudley

Dissertations

The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to create a hypertension control protocol for the patient aligned care teams (PACT) to follow when a Veteran presents to the primary care clinic (PCC) with uncontrolled hypertension. Despite past interventions, uncontrolled hypertension was still problematic in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. Past and present research suggested that the Veteran population was at higher risk of developing hypertension than those of the civilian population. In hopes to reduce uncontrolled hypertension in the VA's PCCs, the Measure Properly, Assessment of Pharmacology, Alternative Medication Interests, Routine Outreach, and Partner with …

Centering The Leader: An Investigation Of Leader-Centric Variables In The Support Provision Process, Jordyn Jan Leslie

Dissertations and Theses

Few studies to date have investigated leader-centric variables associated with the support provision process. The following dissertation includes three studies that attempt to further understand such relationships. In Study 1, the interaction between leader sleep quantity and quality on various types of leader support (e.g., general supervisor support, family supportive supervisor behaviors, and sleep leadership) is studied using both employee and leader ratings. Study 2 integrates leader-centric research with work-life supportive leadership to propose a new theoretical model that delineates leader-centric variables (e.g., health & well-being, skills, role expectations, job demands) as precursors to the provision and perception of work-life …

2024 July 11 - Tennessee Weekly Drought Summary, Tennessee Climate Office, East Tennessee State University

Tennessee Climate Office Weekly Drought Summaries

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of The Capacity And Effective Angle Of Thalamic Damage For 2 Commercially Available Captive Bolt Tool Types On Cadaver Heads From Sows >200 Kg Body Weight, Karly N. Anderson, Ruth Woiwode, Ashlynn A. Kirk, Jennifer Berger, Arquimides A. Reyes, Perle E. Zhitnitskiy, Kurt D. Vogel

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

This study evaluated the ability of 2 penetrating captive bolt (PCB) types (PISTOL, INLINE) to reach and disrupt the thalamus when applied in 2 placements (FRONTAL, BEHIND EAR) to chilled cadaver heads (N = 60) from sows >200 kg. Heads were randomly distributed across 6 treatments (n = 10): FRONTAL-INLINE, FRONTAL-PISTOL, FRONTAL-NO SHOT, BEHIND EAR-INLINE, BEHIND EAR-PISTOL, and BEHIND EAR-NO SHOT. The FRONTAL shot was placed 3.5 cm superior to the optic orbits at the midline; the BEHIND EAR shot was placed directly caudal to the pinna of the ear on the same plane as the eyes and targeting the …

Twist-Assisted All-Antiferromagnetic Tunnel Junction In The Atomic Limit, Yullang Chen, Kartik Samanta, Naafls A. Shahed, Haojle Zhang, Chi Fang, Arthur Ernst, Evgeny Y. Tsymbal, Stuart S.P. Parkin

Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience: Faculty Publications

Antiferromagnetic spintronics^1,2 shows great potential for high-density and ultrafast information devices. Magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs), a key spintronic memory component that are typically formed from ferromagnetic materials, have seen rapid developments very recently using antiferromagnetic materials3,4. Here we demonstrate a twisting strategy for constructing all-antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions down to the atomic limit. By twisting two bilayers of CrSBr, a 2D antiferromagnet (AFM), a more than 700% nonvolatile tunnelling magnetoresistance (TMR) ratio is shown at zero field (ZF) with the entire twisted stack acting as the tunnel barrier. This is determined by twisting two CrSBr monolayers for which the TMR …

Ralph Johnson V. The National Collegiate Athletic Association

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania