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Leader Perspectives From Policy To Practice: An Exploration Of Deiajb Accreditation Expectations In K-12 International Schools, Jennifer Lea Garzia

LMU Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, various school accreditation bodies have incorporated new standards and processes that focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, access, justice, and belonging (DEIAJB). Yet, how DEIAJB expectations are perceived and implemented remains underexplored. This study examines the perceptions of international school leaders in Brazil and Italy, and how they interpret and enact DEIAJB school accreditation expectations. In this qualitative exploratory study, ten international school leaders were interviewed. Guided by Shields’ Transformative Leadership Theory (2009), data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using thematic coding. Findings revealed that leaders viewed DEIAJB accreditation expectations as a legitimizing framework that …

Fsec Meeting Minutes January 23, 2026, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes

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Intestinal Epithelial Tlr5 Signaling Promotes Barrier-Supportive Macrophages, Lisette Peres-Tintin, Dean B Matthews, Nikketa Stanford, Karuna Ganesh, Mary K Estes, Gretchen E Diehl

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Intestinal macrophages are essential for epithelial barrier repair. In homeostasis, macrophages are continuously replenished by recruitment of circulating CCR2+ monocytes into the intestinal lamina propria. This requires the commensal microbiota, however, the specific microbial factors and downstream host pathways that coordinate macrophage replenishment are inadequately understood. Here, we show that colonization with an E. coli isolate increased CCR2+ macrophages in the intestine and ameliorated pathology in a colitis model. Using human colonic organoids, we showed E. coli colonization induced CCL2 secretion by intestinal epithelial stem cells which promoted monocyte migration. In vivo, protection was abolished in the absence of epithelial …

Multilevel Analysis Of The Food And Physical Activity Environment And Adult Obesity Across U.S. Counties And States

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Adult obesity rates have risen steadily across the United States over the past decade, with more than 40% of adults affected. Persistent geographic and demographic disparities exist in obesity prevalence across the nation. While prior research has examined individual or environmental associated factors of obesity, limited studies have addressed both physical activity and food environments across the nation using multilevel approaches. This cross-sectional ecological study (2014-2024) used a two-level random intercept model to assess the association between county- and state-level factors and adult obesity prevalence across over 3000 U.S. counties nested within 51 states. County-level associated factors included food insecurity, …

Relating To Ai, Nick Breems

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"As users of technology, we do have a choice."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­exercising discernment in using technological tools from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

Relating to AI

Women In Law And The Draft, Thomas Helgerman, Benjamin David Pyle

Faculty Scholarship

Between 1964 and 1973, women’s representation in full-time law school programs rose fivefold, from 3.7% to 20.1%. This paper examines whether Vietnam War draft policy contributed to this increase. In 1968, men enrolled in law school lost eligibility for 2-S student deferments, threatening law schools’ tuition revenues and incentivizing schools to admit more women to stabilize enrollment. To test this mechanism, we construct a school-by-year dataset of enrollment counts split by women/men and full-time/part-time status. Using a uniform adoption difference-in-differences design, we find that women’s representation rises by 2 percentage points in full-time programs relative to part-time programs (which were …

Review Of Bootstrap Applications, Joshua Russell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

We investigate the bootstrap methodology and current applications. The bootstrap is a non-parametric resampling method that has universal applicability thanks to the statistical concepts of weak convergence, the law of large numbers, and the central limit theorem. Modern applications of bootstrap methodology have demonstrated time and time again that it is computationally efficient and robust. The earliest days of the bootstrap saw it validated by generating statistics, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. It is important to note the universal application and efficiency of the bootstrap, especially when researchers are tempted to utilize the more financially and computationally expensive techniques of …

Finite Element Model Of Hunter Harrison Memorial Bridge, Patrick Boateng

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Structural health monitoring (SHM) techniques based on ambient vibration measurements offer a non-destructive and effective way to assess the dynamic behavior and condition of bridge struc-tures. This study describes the development and analysis of a detailed finite element model of the Hunter Harrison Memorial Bridge, a cable-supported pedestrian bridge at the University of Mem-phis. The numerical model was created in SAP2000 using construction drawings and includes the reinforced concrete tower, steel floor beams, concrete deck slab, and stay cable system with the correct material properties and boundary conditions. Modal analysis was conducted to find the natural frequencies and mode shapes …

Community And Individual Risk Factors Associated With Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes: Ca, Md, And Oh, [2017-2021]., Kadiatu Banjoko

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There are unsuccessful treatment outcomes with Tuberculosis (TB) disease, although effective therapies exist. This study aimed to identify predictors of unsuccessful treatment using the socioecological model. A quantitative cross-sectional study and multinomial logistic regression analysis were used to measure the associations between long-term care (LTC), homelessness, correctional facility, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), diabetes, excess alcohol, illicit drug use, and TB treatment outcomes of death, lost to follow-up, and treatment refusal. The sample consisted of 7,589 individuals aged 15 and older with pulmonary TB between 2017 and 2021, residing in California, Ohio, and Maryland. Findings indicated a correlation between community factors …

Strategies To Reduce The Physician Documentation Burden In Adult Primary Care, Glenda Cascalla

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Primary care physicians face high rates of burnout, with electronic health record (EHR) documentation identified ass a significant contributing factor. EHR systems consume substantial physician time, diverting attention from meaningful patient interactions toward administrative tasks and increasing documentation burden. The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate best practices for minimizing the documentation burden on primary care providers. The review question centered on how best practices can be implemented by healthcare administrators to reduce the physician documentation burden in primary care. This integrative review used the sociotechnical systems theory framework to identify and evaluate effective strategies to alleviate …

Research Progress On Construction Strategies And Applications Of Protein-Based Composite Nanodelivery Systems, Xu Xiaojin, Xiong Xiangyuan, Gao Hongxia, Li Ziling

Food and Machinery

In recent years, protein-based nanocarriers have attracted widespread attention for their excellent biocompatibility and superior delivery efficiency. However, single protein carriers suffer from some issues, such as high environmental sensitivity, insufficient targeting ability, and poor in vivo circulatory stability. The latest research progress of protein-based nanodelivery systems was analyzed, and common construction strategies were summarized and categorized, such as self-assembly technology, flash nanoprecipitation method, and pH-driven method;the advantages and limitations of different methods in particle size control and encapsulation efficiency were clarified. The coupling mechanisms, preparation methods, and application advantages of the composite systems composed of proteins and polysaccharides, inorganic …

When Textbook Meets Reality: A Rare Case Of Boerhaave’S Syndrome With Mackler’S Triad, Taiwo Ajani, Jose J. Loayza Pintado, Nayiri Derian, Andres Suarez-Parraga, Ernesto Garza

School of Medicine Publications

Boerhaave’s syndrome is a rare and life-threatening form of spontaneous esophageal perforation, typically triggered by forceful vomiting and often misdiagnosed due to nonspecific clinical features. Although Mackler’s triad (vomiting, chest pain, and subcutaneous emphysema) is classically associated with the condition, it is infrequently observed in full. We present the case of a 32-year-old man with a history of ulcerative colitis (UC) who presented to the emergency department with acute chest pain and repeated vomiting following dinner. He reported a sensation of food impaction and sought care 2 hours after symptom onset. Examination revealed subcutaneous emphysema and abdominal tenderness. Imaging with …

A Qualitative Examination Of The Motivations For Homeschooling Among Black Americans, Portia J. Witt

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This qualitative phenomenological study explored the motivations and lived experiences of African American homeschooling families. Twelve Black parents from multiple states participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using Moustakas’ (1994) Modified Stevick–Colaizzi–Keen method and coded thematically using NVivo. Nine themes emerged: autonomy, holistic education, community belonging, online networks, public resources, curriculum gaps, personal values, effective learning, and legacy of harm. While racialization in schools—including tracking, microaggressions, and misidentification—contributed to participants’ decisions, motivations also reflected intersectional factors such as faith, disability, mental health needs, giftedness, and a desire for cultural protection and flexible learning. Findings suggest homeschooling serves as a …

Qatt&Ck: An Extended Framework For Classifying Adversarial Techniques And Tactics Threatening Quantum Computing Infrastructure Based On Mitre’S Att&Ck, Justin Benjamin Woodring

LSU Master's Theses

The integration of quantum computing into governmental and business processes has raised concerns about potential threats to these systems. To address this, we introduce a novel extension of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, QATT&CK, which provides an extended taxonomy for classifying adversarial Tactics and Techniques in quantum cybersecurity. Our adapted framework bridges the definitions of traditional cybersecurity with a focus on quantum computing infrastructure, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of adversarial behavior in this domain. To evaluate our proposed framework, we leverage current and ongoing research in quantum cyber threats, mapping real-world attacks to our taxonomy to demonstrate its effectiveness in …

Clinical Workflow Of Spine Stereotactic Radiotherapy And Radiosurgery: Insights From A Single-Institution Physics Perspective, Dennis Mackin, Gizem Cifter, Yana Zlateva, Jihong Wang, Yao Ding, Zhiheng Wang, Fada Guan, Travis C Salzillo, Shane Krafft, Jing Li, Martin C Tom, Amol J Ghia, Tina Marie Briere

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Spine stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery (SSRS) techniques, encompassing both fractionated stereotactic treatments and single-fraction radiosurgery, are widely used for the management of spinal metastases due to their ability to deliver highly conformal radiation while limiting dose to adjacent critical structures. Clinical outcomes following SSRS, including durable local control and acceptable toxicity, have been reported previously in multiple institutional series. In this manuscript, we describe the clinical workflow used to deliver SSRS at a high-volume academic center, with emphasis on the medical physics processes that support routine clinical practice. Key elements of the workflow include patient selection, treatment region-specific immobilization, CT …

2020u_Uc02_Approved_Pm_Bs-Interdisciplinary-Studies-Curriculum-Changes-Revision1, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Sm01_Approved_Cr_Math-4403-Differential-Equations, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Uc01_Approved_Pm-Bgs-Curriculum-Changesrevision1, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2019u_Sm15_Approved_Cr_Bio-4412-Herpetology, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp41_Approved_Cr_Nrsp-4336-Nursing-Care-V-Revision2, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp39_Approved_Cr_Nrsp-4366-Nursing-Care-Vi-Revision2, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp40_Approved_Cr_Nrs-3422-Essentials-Of-Mental-Health-Revision2, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp37_Approved_Nc_Nrs-4022-Essentials-Of-Pediatric-Nursing-Revision1, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp38_Approved_Cr_Nrs4355-Critical-Care-And-Emergency-Nursing-Revision1, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp36_Approved_Nc_Nrs-4012-Essentials-Of-Obstetric-Nursing-Revision1, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp34_Approved_Pm_Emergency-Medical-Services-Program-Changes-Revision1, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp32_Approved_Cd_Pta-2126-Movement-Science-Revision2, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp33_Approved_Nc_Pta-2113-Patient-Handling-Revision3, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp30_Approved_Nc_Pta-2353-Musculoskeletal-Pt-Ii-Revision2, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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2020u_Nhp31_Approved_Cd_Pta-2116-Patient-Care-Fundamentals-Revision2, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

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