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Call Me Dr Ishmael: Trends In Electronic Health Record Notes Available At Emergency Department Visits And Admissions, Brian W Patterson, Daniel J Hekman, Frank J Liao, Azita G Hamedani, Manish N Shah, Majid Afshar

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

OBJECTIVES: Numerous studies have identified information overload as a key issue for electronic health records (EHRs). This study describes the amount of text data across all notes available to emergency physicians in the EHR, trended over the time since EHR establishment.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of EHR data from a large healthcare system, examining the number of notes and a corresponding number of total words and total tokens across all notes available to physicians during patient encounters in the emergency department (ED). We assessed the change in these metrics over a 17-year period between 2006 and …

A C-Terminal Motif Containing A Pkc Phosphorylation Site Regulates Γ-Protocadherin-Mediated Dendrite Arborization In The Cerebral Cortex In Vivo., Camille M Hanes, Kar Men Mah, David M Steffen, Cathy M Mcleod, Charles G Marcucci, Leah C Fuller, Robert W. Burgess, Andrew M Garrett, Joshua A Weiner

Faculty Research 2024

The Pcdhg gene cluster encodes 22 γ-Protocadherin (γ-Pcdh) cell adhesion molecules that critically regulate multiple aspects of neural development, including neuronal survival, dendritic and axonal arborization, and synapse formation and maturation. Each γ-Pcdh isoform has unique protein domains—a homophilically interact- ing extracellular domain and a juxtamembrane cytoplasmic domain—as well as a C-terminal cytoplasmic domain shared by all isoforms. The extent to which isoform-specific versus shared domains regulate distinct γ-Pcdh functions remains incompletely understood. Our previous in vitro studies identified protein kinase C (PKC) phosphorylation of a serine residue within a shared C-terminal motif as a mechanism through which γ-Pcdh promotion …

Nsu Kpcom Link - Summer 2024 - Volume 3.2, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Florida Link Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Tragedy Of The Ai Anticommons, Shelby Ponton

UC Law Science and Technology Journal

Should AI companies be allowed to “train” their models on the copy- righted works of others without consent or compensation? Legally, can they? These questions are being litigated in courts across the United States right now. When a resource, such as AI, is engulfed in effective rights of exclusion from a vast array of battling rightsholders, that resource is susceptible to un- derutilization. This phenomenon is referred to as a tragedy of the anticom- mons. This Article highlights how AI is subject to an anticommons weak- ness. If the millions of intellectual property holders, whose intellectual property these AI models …

Guess Less, Know More: Leveraging Attendance And Related Data For Student Success, David Heyne, Carolyn Gentle-Genitty

Founder’s College - Scholarship and Professional Work

This topic brief, “Guess Less, Know More: Leveraging Attendance and Related Data for Student Success,” empowers school attendance teams and the teams supporting multiple schools to wisely use data for holistic student development. Informed by the insights of 20 experts across North America, Europe, and Australia (see Contributors list), we explore obstacles and opportunities surrounding the use of data for real student support.

The Hidden Impact Of Sociocultural Determinants In Adolescence, Lauren B. Robins, Nicholas Schmoyer, Atiya Smith, Krystal L. Clemons, Jill Kivikoski

Journal of Human Services Scholarship and Interprofessional Collaboration

This study, guided by the Social Determinants of Health framework and Social Ecological Model, examined how SDOH impact the presence of anxiety during adolescence. This study set out to understand what sociocultural determinants predict anxiety, using the 2018 National Survey of Children’s Health dataset. The analysis included a logistic regression to determine the predictability of SDOH on anxiety in adolescence. The results indicated that various SDOH are significant predictors of anxiety, while also indicating that the absence of adverse SDOH predicts the lack of anxiety. Further, unique findings related to race/ethnicity, age, and gender set the stage for additional research …

Determinants Of Women’S Fertility Rates In The U.S., Kelle Bormann

Proceedings of the Jepson Undergraduate Conference on International Economics

Fertility rates have long been a subject of extensive research. In our constantly evolving world, economists have examined these rates across different times and regions to understand how cultural and economic factors influence women’s fertility. This paper analyzes historically significant factors to determine if their impact has changed over time, aiming to inform policies addressing the declining fertility trend. Data from the IPUMS USA 2021 census was used, estimated through a logit odds ratio regression with robust standard errors, and analyzed at the ten, five, and one percent significance levels. The findings indicate that the age of the youngest child …

Promoting Ethical Technology Design Practices By Leveraging Human Psychology, Emily Foster-Hanson, Sukrit Venkatagiri

Psychology Faculty Works

The design of technology can result in unintended and unethical consequences. Despite a recent upswing in interventions for enabling more ethical technology design, however, there is little empirical evidence on which strategies work and why. In this review and provocation, we detail how research on the psychology of belief and behavior change can help shift ethical culture within technology design teams, organizations, and the industry more broadly. We suggest three approaches, each supported by empirical evidence: (1) questioning intuitive assumptions, (2) highlighting system complexity, and (3) targeting social and organizational structures. Crucially, these three approaches rely on both individual and …

Preparing Future Technical Editors For An Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Workplace, Jennifer C. Mallette

Writing Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

How should instructors adapt technical editing courses to account for generative artificial intelligence (AI)? This article addresses what generative AI means for technical editing pedagogy. While AI tools may be able to address rote editing tasks, expert editors are still needed to provide accessible, ethical, and justice-oriented edits. After reviewing impacts of generative AI on editing praxis, the author focuses on the microcredentials that she built into an editing course in order to address these impacts pedagogically. The goal was to enable students to understand AI, argue for their expertise, and edit from ethical and social justice perspectives.

Examining The Progress In Additive Manufacturing In Supporting Lean, Green And Sustainable Manufacturing: A Systematic Review, Catherine Maware, Rumbidzai Muvunzi, Tinotenda Machingura, Ilesanmi Daniyan

Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing Faculty Publications

The quest for waste reduction and the development of manufacturing processes that meet the economic, social and environmental requirements necessitate this study. Additive manufacturing is an emerging digital technology that can be used to seamlessly develop a product through material deposition in layers. The study aims to investigate the progress made in the development of additive manufacturing to support lean, green and sustainable manufacturing. The study employs a systematic literature review approach, specifically the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). A total of 158 articles identified from different academic databases that detailed empirical, conceptual and theoretical findings …

Mary Carpenter Interviewed By Charlotte Aexel, Mary Carpenter, Charlotte Aexel, Stephanie Opperman

Collecting the Past

Charlotte Aexel interviews Mary Carpenter, author of Flannery O’Connor: A Girl Who Knew Her Own Mind, on discovering O’Connor and the impact of Milledgeville on her life.

Listen to the podcast version here:

YouTube

https://youtu.be/Qc_iNAdUDNs

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https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/R5UTAVATwNb

Psychosocial And Mental Health Challenges Facing Perinatally Hiv-Infected Adolescents Along The Kenyan Coast: A Qualitative Inquiry Using The Socioecological Model, Stanley W. Wanjala, Moses Nyongesa, Stanley Luchters, Amina Abubakar

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

Background: The advent of antiretroviral therapy has led perinatally HIV-infected (PHI) adolescents to live long, fulfilling lives through lifelong treatment. However, there is limited knowledge about the lived experiences and psychosocial and mental health challenges faced by PHI adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, where 80% of PHI adolescents reside. To address this gap, we adapted the socioecological model to investigate the challenges and lived experiences of PHI adolescents in rural coastal Kenya.

Methods: Between October and November 2018, a sample of 40 participants (20 PHI adolescents and their 20 primary caregivers) participated in a qualitative study using an H-assessment data collection …

The Death Of "Hey Ump!": New Rules In Pennsylvania And New Jersey Could Get You Locked Up Or Kicked Out For Heckling The Umpire, Hanna Lambert

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

Promoting Mental Wellness In First-Generation College Students, George Cardenas

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Un-Barre-D: Decreasing Barriers To Participation For Individuals With Parkinson’S Using Ballet, Lauren Jew

Occupational Therapy Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Utilizing Goal Setting To Increase Deep Coaching Interactions, Denise M. Bily

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The heart of instructional coaching lies in the process of goal setting, a research-based practice that drives behavioral change and professional growth. This school improvement plan is centered around leveraging the principles of goal setting to enhance the utilization and effectiveness of instructional coaches. By focusing on clear, specific, and challenging goals, this plan aims to bridge the gap between the current 13% engagement rate and the State TLC Plan's target of 60-70% impact cycle engagement. Through this strategic approach, this school improvement plan aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement, teacher development, and ultimately, student achievement.

Improving Student Behaviors With Social-Emotional Learning, Sydney Scholz

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Research shows how social-emotional learning has positively impacted and influenced students' behavioral and academic success in the classroom. Social-emotional learning programs, interventions, and curriculums help provide students with skills and strategies to improve upon their social-emotional competencies. This school improvement plan was created to improve student behaviors through the implementation of the social-emotional learning program, Character Strong. The goal of this plan is to improve upon the school's climate and culture, while providing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to achieve emotional and academic success using Character Strong.

Improving Staff Retention By Lowering Teacher Burnout, Jacob Johnson

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This capstone project addresses the pressing issue of teacher burnout and its negative effects on staff retention and student achievement at Marshall High School. The research reveals that teacher burnout, characterized by high stress levels, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization, significantly impacts job satisfaction, productivity, and student outcomes. High turnover rates and disrupted learning environments further exacerbate academic challenges, particularly in math, reading, and science. The project proposes a comprehensive action plan to reduce burnout and improve retention by implementing wellness programs, enhancing professional development, and fostering a supportive school culture. Effective school leadership is emphasized as a crucial factor in …

Incorporating Play-Based Learning In Early Childhood Education, Cari Klemme

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Play is identified as a developmentally appropriate practice that young learners can use to access academic content. Unfortunately, research data shows that play is often missing or minimal in many early childhood environments. The purpose of this school improvement plan is to assist teachers in understanding the importance of play and incorporating more play into the school day to improve student success in the content area of literacy. When teachers are educated on the different types of play and how to create a literacy-rich environment, student literacy development will improve. Play-based pedagogies increase student engagement and in turn increase student …

State Laws For Administering Presidential Elections: Recommendations And Considerations For Reform, Fordham Law School Rule Of Law Clinic, Seamus Crowley, Molly Johnston, Alexander Paget, William Russell

Rule of Law Clinic

States have a critical role in administering presidential elections, and there are currently a range of emergent challenges that they must confront. In this report, the Fordham Law School Rule of Law Clinic outlines reform recommendations and considerations to assist states in crafting their presidential election administration policies in key areas, including (1) implementation of provisions of the federal Electoral Count Reform Act; (2) preparation for natural or human-caused election disruptions; (3) prevention of faithless and fake electors; (4) accommodation of third-party and independent candidates; and (5) preparation for implementation of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

Investigation Of Ethane Dehydrogenation And Hydrogenolysis On Pt(111), Pt(211) And Pt(100): Bayesian Quantification And Correction Of Dft-Based Enthalpic And Entropic Uncertainties, Mubarak Bello

Theses and Dissertations

Computational investigations of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions using density functional theory (DFT) are often inaccurate, largely due to uncertainties in the choice of DFT functional (enthalpic uncertainty) and approximations for modeling adsorbate movement along the catalyst surface (entropic uncertainty). This work illustrates that both uncertainties are significant in the investigation of the ethane dehydrogenation (EDH) and hydrogenolysis on Pt catalysts by considering the complete deconstruction of ethane on Pt(111), Pt(211), and Pt(100) using microkinetic modeling (MKM). Hence, this work uses both non-calibrated and Bayesian calibrated MKMs to quantify and correct inaccuracies in macroscopic properties due to both uncertainties. A Bayesian approach …

The Harding University Speech Clinic As A Community Outreach Program In White County, Melaney Binkley

McNair Scholars Research

A university speech clinic provides, at no cost to clients, more selective, limited speech and language services by a student clinician in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP). A private speech clinic requires certified speech-language pathologists and assistants. The purpose of this study was to analyze the Harding University Speech Clinic’s client population, particularly in terms of socioeconomic status, since the city in which the university is located has a higher average poverty rate than the state. Additionally, the study sought to measure the level of client satisfaction with the services …

Wee1 And Cell Size Control In Fission Yeast By The Protein Kinase Cdr2, Rachel Berg-Murante

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

The mechanisms that govern cell size have long been topics of study in the field of cell biology. In eukaryotic cells this size control is tied to checkpoints, a set threshold of minimum necessary growth linked to cyclin dependent kinase activity regulation. In the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe, the Cdk1 regulatory network is conserved, and G2/M represents the major size checkpoint. Prior to mitosis, Cdk1 is inhibited by phosphorylation applied by Wee1 during G2 phase. Once S. pombe cells have satisfied the size checkpoint, Cdk1 is activated through dephosphorylation by Cdc25. Wee1 is a dose-dependent regulator of mitotic entry …

Resilience: Understanding The Role Of Coping In A Racialized Society Among Black Women, Danielle Pendarvis

ETD Collection

The present study explored the intricate relationships between race-based stress, coping strategies (Emotion-focused, Problem-focused, Avoidant coping), the Black Superwoman Schema, resilience, and health outcomes among Black women. Employing a mixed-methods design, an online survey (N = 97) and in-depth semi-structured interviews (N = 10) were conducted, with five transcripts selected for detailed thematic analysis. Quantitative results revealed significant relationships between race-based stress, coping strategies, and adherence to the Black Superwoman Schema. Specifically, race-based stress predicted lower levels of general health, while adherence to the Black Superwoman Schema was associated with diverse coping strategies and higher levels of race-based resilience. Moderation …

Comparison Of The Sleep Quality Of Undergraduate Training Staff In The Strong Survivors Exercise Program For Cancer Patients And Caregivers And A Control Group Of Undergraduate Students Not Involved In The Program, Amirmohammad Babaniamansour

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Classroom Volume 11 July 2024 - Athlos And Arete, Students Affairs And Services Pakistan

Student Affairs and Services (SAS) - Beyond the Classroom Archives

• Global Orientations Week
• AKU Sports Olympiad 2024
• Open Discussion with Student Executive Council
• Meeting Between Vice Provost and AKUSA
• Mini Marathon for Heart Health
• AKU Rowing Club hosts inaugural Rowing Regatta
• Workshop on Supporting Student Well-Being
• Promoting Gender Equality at AKU
• IED Students and MC Residents Connect
• Student Representative attends ICM Conference
• First-Ever TEDx Event at AKU
• Managing Stress for PGME Residents
• Suicide Prevention Day Event
• Student Meeting with Leadership
• Mental Health Symposium
• Farewell Celebration for the EN-RN Class of 2024
• International Self-Care Day Celebration
• Trivia Night
• Branding Yourself with Dr. Fahad Mirza
• Conflict Resolution Workshop
• BScN 2024 Tours Heritage …

Characterization And Evaluation Of Bacteriophages Φpa-C And Φpa-Tc Infecting Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Joanne Harrison

Master's Theses

Pseudomonas aeruginosa are prevalent opportunistic bacterial pathogens that cause nosocomial infections in at-risk individuals. The rise of multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa poses an immense threat to hospitals. Additionally, P. aeruginosa are common food spoilage organisms that contribute to food waste. Alternative effective treatment methods are needed to improve public health and reduce food waste. Recent studies have shown that bacteriophages, viruses that only kill host-specific bacteria, are promising alternatives. This study characterizes two lytic P. aeruginosa phages, ΦPa-C and ΦPa-Tc, and evaluates their efficacy against P. aeruginosa in two model food systems. The morphology, genome, structural proteins, host range, growth kinetics, …

2024 July - Tennessee Monthly Climate Report, Tennessee Climate Office, East Tennessee State University

Tennessee Climate Office Monthly Reports

No abstract provided.

Kanopy On An Academic Campus, Ashley Eaton, Reagan Stearns, Hassna Ramadan

Alabama Libraries

This article describes the collaborative process involved in selecting the streaming service Kanopy as a learning resource for in-person and distance instruction in a university setting. The process of implementing the service, as well as the service’s special features that aided in that process are outlined. This article discusses how Kanopy has been used for marketing library resources and outreach to our academic community. Moving forward, strategies will be employed to transition our patronage’s sentiment of Kanopy from a resource for entertainment, to a research tool as well.

“1st Amendment Rights, Baby!”: Banned Books Week On A College Campus, Abigail E. Higgins, Carrie D. Hill, Piper L. Cumbo

Alabama Libraries

Since 2021, the American Library Association has reported a marked increase in the number of book challenges in the United States. Public and school libraries, where most of these attempts at censorship occur, frequently celebrate Banned Books Week each fall, to raise awareness about the ongoing threat to intellectual freedom. College and university libraries face fewer book challenges and might not celebrate Banned Books Week; however, given the rise in number and visibility of conversations surrounding book banning, hosting events on the week’s theme offers academic libraries a way to engage their students thoughtfully in civic conversations. This practical article …