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What's The Story #55, Lee Gutkind

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Hart's Long Life, Fritz Swanson

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Providing The Mortar, R. Reese Fuller

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Hart's Long Life, Fritz Swanson

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Providing The Mortar, R. Reese Fuller

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Children And Youth With Special Health Care Needs (Cyshcn) Regional Support Centers (Rsc): A Framework For Effectively Engaging Stakeholders, Jenna Lequia, Susan Burlazzi, Abby Beer, Miriam Franco, Kathleen Mcgrath, Angel Morales, Joanne Siegel, Susan Hetherington, Tricia Patrick

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

The three University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) in New York served as Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Regional Support Centers (RSC). The RSCs aimed to increase the capacity of local CYSHCN programs to connect with and support CYSHCN and their families in their community. RSCs conducted activities in the areas of family engagement, training and educational materials development, and technical assistance. RSCs engaged in ongoing dialogue with CYSHCN and their families to learn about experiences to inform systemic improvements through focus groups, interviews, and surveys. This article describes a statewide framework to serve …

From Strain To Strength: A Narrative Review Of Wellness Dimensions In Caregiving, Valerie Perkoski

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

This narrative review investigates the positive aspects of being a family caregiver for individuals with developmental disabilities (DDs) using the National Wellness Institute’s Six Dimensions of Wellness (Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, Occupational, Spiritual, and Social). While much research has traditionally focused on “caregiver burden,” this review highlights the often-overlooked beneficial outcomes of caregiving. Emotional wellness is enhanced through gratitude and resilience. Physical wellness is discussed through interventions like physical activity, which can reduce caregiver distress. Intellectual wellness emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization, helping caregivers find fulfillment in their roles. Occupational wellness shows that employment and community engagement can reduce anxiety among …

Still, Standing, Ennis Smith

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Without A Tighter Breathing, Gladys Haunton

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Lessons, Catherine Musemeche

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Wrong Turn, Arthur Plotnik

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Litmotone Indicator

Dr. Park P. Williams Collection

A package for Litmotone Indicator with directions, an empty bottle, and needed materials inside.

Little Cell, Big Science, Molly Bain, Niki Vermeulen

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Collective Forgetting, Allison Marsh, Lizzie Wade

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Narrative Medicine, Narrative Humility: Listening To The Streams Of Stories, Sayantani Dasgupta

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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All Images Are Limited To Light & Dark, Marcy Miranda Janes

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Trapped, Sarah Gilbert

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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High-Amplitude Delta Waves With Multifocal Spikes: Characteristic Eeg Pattern In Angelman Syndrome, Ozge Kucur, Ulkuhan Oztoprak, Erhan Aksoy, Naz Guleray Lafci, Deniz Yüksel

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Background: Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neurogenetic disorder caused by loss of UBE3A gene function on maternal chromosome 15, characterized by developmental delay, intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, microcephaly, epilepsy, ataxia, and involuntary movements. Early diagnosis is often challenging as typical clinical findings may not be apparent before age 2 years. Current guidelines emphasize the importance of early genetic testing. Case Presentation: We report an eight-month-old female presenting with involuntary movements of the head and extremities. Video-EEG at one year of age showed high-amplitude generalized delta waves (1-4 Hz) with superimposed multifocal spikes and sharp waves, consistent with the characteristic …

Iqsec2 Mutation-Related Rett Syndrome, Yiğithan Güzin, Pınar Gençpınar, Yaşar Bekir Kutbay, Berk Özyılmaz, Nihal Olgaç Dündar

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Introduction: Rett syndrome (RS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by speech regression, loss of acquired voluntary hand skills, and stereotypic hand movements and gait abnormalities. IQSEC2 mutation is an X-linked inherited gene that can cause X-linked semidominant disorders with different severity between males and females such as intellectual disability, epilepsy, autism, microcephaly,d stereotypic movement disorder etc. Material-Methods: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient and his guardian for the case report. Identity information was hidden due to patient privacy. Case Report: An 8-year-old male patient was followed for epilepsy and global developmental regression. In the medical history, neuromotor development …

A Bedside Screening Tool For Acute Intracranial Hemorrhages In Intubated Children Using Continuous Quantitative Eeg Monitoring, Runi Tanna, Edilberto Amorim, Mauro Caffarelli

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Inroduction: Recognition of intracranial hemorrhage is challenging in children who require deep sedation to tolerate mechanical ventilation. The Correlate of Injury to the Nervous system (COIN) index may enable real-time recognition of intracranial hemorrhage at bedside. Methods: Retrospective analysis of EEG data from children with spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage while intubated and sedated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Patients were selected for having normal head imaging at time of EEG start and required demonstration of hemorrhage on repeat imaging following an uninterrupted period of EEG recording. Power spectrum data were analyzed to yield a COIN value and visualization for every …

Evaluating The Efficacy Of A Mobile Epilepsy Education Package (Meep) Application Developed For The Parents/Caregivers Of Children With Epilepsy In Canada: Protocol For A Unicentre Parallel Open Randomized Trial, Dilek Sayik, Ayfer Acikgoz, Argerie Tsimicalis, Kenneth A. Myers

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Epilepsy education can help address a multitude of concerns encountered by families of children with seizures. The Mobile Epilepsy Education Package (MEEP) was developed, tested and integrated into practice in Turkey to manage epilepsy and increase treatment compliance. This study aims to develop English and French versions of MEEP, adapt it culturally, and evaluate its effectiveness. A two-group, single-center, randomized controlled intervention trial with 1:1 allocation ratio will be conducted in the Pediatric Neurology Clinic of the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Seventy-two caregivers of children with epilepsy (intervention=36, control= 36), aged 1-17 years, will be recruited. Family Introduction Form, Epilepsy Information …

Coexistence Of Sma Type I With Citrate Transporter Deficiency Disorder - A Case Report, Asmaa Al Tawari, Milen Pavlovic, Lada Cindro Heberle, Laila Bastaki

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Background: The coexistence of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with other diseases has been rarely described. We report a unique case with dual pathogenic gene mutations: SMN1 gene causing SMA and SLC13A5 gene causing citrate transporter deficiency induced epilepsy (EIEE 25, OMIM 615905). Case presentation: The girl presented with recurrent focal seizures with semiology of eyelid blinking, deviation of eyes and facial twitches, which started from the second day of her life. Interictal EEG showed bilateral multifocal and generalized discharges. Brain MRI revealed delayed myelination and generalized volume loss. PET scan showed diffuse cortical hypometabolism. She had refractory seizures, including two …

Collaborative Learning In Clinical Education As A Catalyst To Support Foundational Professional Competencies In Speech-Language Pathology: A Theoretical Framework, Lori-Ann Ferraro

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

As a part of every speech-language pathology graduate program in the US, clinical education is an integral and required element for both academic accreditation and the eventual clinical certification for students. Clinical education is significantly important when considering overall educational models because it is an aspect of a student’s education that contributes to their ability to make connections between what is learned in the classroom and its real-world clinical application while contributing to the acquisition of competencies. The 2:1 collaborative learning model is supported by sound learning theories and evidence from the literature. A theoretical framework was created to demonstrate …

Developing Critical Thinking Skills In Undergraduate Csd Students Through A Case Study Project, Lydia R. Kruse, Windi Krok

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Critical thinking skills are crucial for Speech-Language Pathologists to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders. However, the optimal timing for teaching these skills to future clinicians remains an open question. Most of the current research is focused on developing critical thinking skills in graduate students, though there is some evidence to suggest that students should be working to develop critical thinking skills during their undergraduate education. This work describes the critical thinking skills demonstrated by undergraduate students in a Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD program) through a case study project, as well as their self-perceptions. Results indicate relative weakness …

Exploring Sexual Health Literacy And Information Needs: A Qualitative Study Of Disadvantaged Youths In A Thai Welfare School, Chanat Paktanyasit, Suchita Sukonthasub

Journal of Health Research

Background: Disadvantaged youths in Thailand are left critically exposed to sexual health risks due to systemic informational barriers that have been largely unaddressed by research. This qualitative study aimed to investigate the sexual health literacy and information needs of disadvantaged youths.

Method: The research utilized purposive sampling for in-depth interviews with 16 disadvantaged students at Rajaprajanugroh 58 School in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand and a focus group discussion with 10 of their teachers. Data was collected in August 2025.

Results: Disadvantaged youths lack the capacity to critically inquire about and evaluate sexual health information to make appropriate decisions. Their primary information …

Assessing Serum Iron And Ferritin Levels In Relation To Smoking Status Among Jordanian Adults, Lara M. Al-Natour, Ahmed Salem, Fanar Alsmarat, Lina Al-Zerikat, Tasneem Al-Awaida, Layth Al-Ramahi, Yousef Shawawrah, Mariam Al-Husari

Journal of Health Research

Background: Balanced iron and ferritin levels are essential for many biological functions; unfortunately, smoking may disrupt these levels. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between smoking status with serum iron/ferritin levels among Jordanian adults.

Method: Participants were classified as active, passive, or non-smokers. Blood samples were analyzed to measure serum iron and ferritin levels. Statistical tests assessed differences in these levels among smoking groups.

Results: The study included 247 participants (25-64 years old). Active and passive smokers exhibited higher median iron/ferritin levels compared to non-smokers. But these differences were not statistically significant (iron: p=0.128, ferritin: …

Sofe Cpies Data Report, Kathleen A. Donohue, D. Randolph Watts, Jeong-Yeob Chae, Maureen A. Kennelly

Physical Oceanography Technical Reports

The goal of the Southern Ocean Fronts and Eddies project (SOFE) is to measure and diagnose ocean eddy heat fluxes in the lee of the Southeast Indian Ridge (SEIR) in the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC). This location stands out as one of the major ACC eddy flux hot spots and as a region where the three ACC fronts converge closely together as they encounter the ridge complex. To achieve this goal, a coherent array of 16 current and pressure recording inverted echo sounders (CPIES) was deployed in the southernmost ACC front in November 2021 and recovered in 2025. This report …

Moment Of Recognizability: Askancing And The Global South, Pedro Lange Churion, Tanu Sankalia

Global Studies Faculty Publications

This article introduces askancing as an epistemic strategy for the Global South to challenge the Global North’s construction of the Global South’s alterity. Askancing is a neologism we propose by engaging with Jacques Lacan’s speculations on the gaze as it pertains to the construction of “the other.” We argue that this strategy of askancing might already be implicit in postcolonial theories, from the notion of the subaltern, through “decoloniality,” to “ecologies of knowledge.” Central to askancing—and contrary to the decolonial call for an epistemic break with modernity—we agree with Dipesh Chakrabarty’s assertion that modernity’s rational discourse is both “indispensable and …

International Society Of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Effects Of Dietary Antioxidants On Exercise And Sports Performance, Drew E. Gonzalez, Broderick L. Dickerson, Brandon M. Roberts, Jennifer A. Kurtz, Adam M. Gonzalez, Matthew J. Mcallister, Jeffrey L. Heileson, Richard J. Bloomer, Shawn M. Arent, Darren G. Candow, Jeffrey R. Stout, Karen A. Hecht, Bill Campbell, Chad M. Kerksick, Douglas Kalman, Jose Antoino, Richard B. Kreider

Faculty Publications

Following a comprehensive review, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has developed an official position on the role of dietary antioxidants in exercise and sport. Antioxidants play a complex, context-dependent role in vivo; they can facilitate recovery from exercise but may also hinder training adaptations when consumed at supraphysiological doses. While endogenous antioxidant systems can effectively maintain redox balance, dietary sources, particularly whole foods, can help mitigate excessive oxidative stress following intense/heavy training or inadequate recovery. The influence of dietary antioxidants depend on timing, dosage, type, and individual factors. The ISSN’s official position encompasses the following: (1) Redox balance …

George Sturgeon, Metal Fluorides & Vice Chair, Mark A. Griep, George D. Sturgeon

Department of Chemistry: Faculty Interviews

Dr. George Sturgeon was a chemistry professor at the University of Nebraska -Lincoln for 39 years, from 1964 to 2003. During his time at UNL, he spent 15 years as the vice chair. Something in his youth must have sparked an interest in chemistry because he earned a bachelor’s in that subject from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Then, he traveled 870 miles east to Michigan State University in East Lansing where he earned his doctorate. Immediately after graduating, he joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1964 as an assistant professor but was soon promoted to associate …