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Same Face, Different Name - Colonialism, Colonization, And Capitalism: How To Combat The Insidious Capitalist Individualism That Denies Basic Human Rights To Us Citizens Via Community Centric Bartering, Nadia Loney

McNair Research Journal SJSU

This paper examines the effects of colonialism, colonization, and capitalism

on the social fabric of the United States and how severing key connections

within society has hindered the direct benefits of community. As has been

tested in various cities around the world, intentional bartering can create a

sustainable community and combat the devastating effects that these

systems have had on the environment and the escalation of violence both

internally and globally. Art aimed at community rebuilding and a

decentralization of the US dollar, can help facilitate innovation that heal

various social wounds.

Development Of An Integrative Health And Holistic Nursing Fellowship Program, Katrina Vigo, Annie Kaplon

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Nurses are at increased risk of burnout due to the high levels of stress in the healthcare work environment. Furthermore, burnout has negative effects on one’s physical, emotional, and behavioral health and can be linked to harmful clinical outcomes (Hetzel-Riggin, Swords, Tuang, Deck, & Spurgeon 2020). The development of a holistic, integrative health fellowship provides nurses with knowledge related to holistic nursing, integrative health, and the mind-body connection while equipping them with practical resiliency and coping skills to enhance their own personal and professional wellbeing and the wellbeing of patients, caregivers, and colleagues. Incorporating holistic nursing theory (American Holistic Nurses …

Utilizing Evidence To Increase Knowledge Of Best Practices To Prevent Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures, Alyssa Macmurphey

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: Nurses (RNs) are at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) like HIV and Hepatitis B and C. In 2023 at a Sacramento, CA level I trauma center there were 412 BBP exposures (BBPEs) reported, 143 involving RNs, costing the institution well over $700,000 on lab costs and exposure medications. Indirect costs of these exposures include lost work time, anxiety, and job burnout. BBPEs can be prevented with safety devices, best practices, and PPE use. Preventable BBPEs occur due to a lack of knowledge of these best practices. Prior to this project at this institution there was no in-person …

Sustained Effects Of Resiliency Training On Well-Being In Nurse Leaders, Shirley D. Martin, Stephanie Bailey, Regina W. Urban

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Post-pandemic, as many as 40% of nurse managers considered leaving their jobs due to burnout.^1,2 Resilience is the ability to bounce back after stress, a trainable skill related to well-being that may help mitigate burnout.^3,4 There is a need to study factors to promote well-being in healthcare professionals.⁵ Research on sustainable outcomes of resiliency training in nurse leaders is lacking.

The purpose of this study was to prospectively examine effects of a 6-hour resiliency training program⁶ on well-being outcomes in nurse leaders. The team conducted a longitudinal study in the spring through fall 2022 and offered …

Supporting The Well-Being Of Critical Care Nurses At A System-Level, Heidi K. Holtz, Guy Weissinger, Lindsay Tessmer

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Critical care nurses (CCNs) are a crucial part of the health care system, however, the long-term stressors and traumatic stress they are exposed to affect their health, well-being, and create work environments that make it difficult to provide safe and quality patient care. A healthy work environment for nurses will maximize the health and well-being of nurses, decrease burnout, lower turnover, and improve the quality of patient care[1]. There is limited evidence from previous studies carried out that can inform the selection of interventions to foster healthy work environments for nurses and manage traumatic stress[2,3].Therefore, indicating a critical need to …

Assessment Of The Thermal Performance Of Cables At Zummar Station, Considering The Impact Of Harmonics, Riyad Zaki Sabri Younis, Khaled Mohammed Othman

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

This study evaluates the thermal impact of harmonic distortion on underground power cables through a real-life case study conducted at the Zummar 33/11 kV substation. Field measurements indicated that the cable most exposed to thermal stress was the one supplying an industrial area, where a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) level of 23.8% was recorded due to nonlinear loads. Numerical simulations were carried out using the Finite Element Method (FEM) to analyze the thermal performance of the cable system under different seasonal loading conditions. The results showed that harmonics not only increased the temperature of the affected cable but also indirectly …

Mindful Movements: Cultivating Resilience & Well-Being In Academia, Meghan Marie Pontz, Allison Maloney

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

There is a growing crisis of burnout and mental health concerns in post-secondary educators, with nearly 70% of faculty experiencing significant stress due to increased workloads, job insecurity, and the demands of teaching. This has led to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout, contributing to decreased job satisfaction and higher turnover intentions within academia. These challenges are particularly acute in the nursing workforce, which is already grappling with significant shortages of practicing nurses and faculty. Out of this critical concern the Mindfulness and Movement project was cultivated by nursing faculty, both of whom are practicing mental health professionals and …

Oncology Caregiver Wellness Series: Boosting Resilience And Combating Burnout, Pakeeza Ali, Miles Kotchevar

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Burnout is an increasingly pressing issue in healthcare, especially for oncology caregiver teams who face immense emotional and physical demands. While wellness programs are often introduced to address burnout, the lack of clear definitions for both burnout and wellness makes it difficult to design effective solutions. Many wellness initiatives, though well-intended, fail to address the daily stresses caregivers face, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

From a leadership perspective, the issue becomes even more complex. As healthcare costs rise and take up a larger share of the economy, organizations are pressured to increase productivity and maximize staff efficiency. Unfortunately, …

The Art Of Saying No: Empowering Nurses To Set Boundaries For Well-Being, Sara Kaylor, Abby Horton, Haley Townsend, Meridith Rice, Susan Prevost

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

The nursing profession, long dominated by women, is shaped by societal norms that encourage selflessness and compliance, leading nurses to prioritize others over their own well-being. This expectation to always say yes, coupled with the demands of various practice settings, contributes to burnout and stress. This presentation advocates for a feminist approach to boundary-setting, offering strategies to help nurses confidently say no, establish healthy boundaries, and maintain a balanced career.

Biosorption Of Crystal Violet Onto Fenugreek Seed Powder: Comprehensive Optimization Through Response Surface Methodology And Elucidation Of Dye Uptake Mechanism, Hasan M. Agha, Zaher Mundher Yaseen, Wafaa Raji Alfatlawi, Khansaa Al-Essa, Abdallah Reghioua, Hussein A. Kazem, Lee D. Wilson

AUIQ Complementary Biological System

This work investigates the efficacy of fenugreek seed powder (FSP), an agricultural product, as an economical and sustainable biosorbent for the extraction of crystal violet (CV) dye from aqueous environments. The biosorbent was analyzed using XRD, FTIR, and SEM-EDX, validating its amorphous structure, surface functional groups, and porous shape. Batch biosorption tests were adjusted utilizing a Box–Behnken design (BBD), incorporating three independent variables: FSP dose (0.02–0.1 g/100 mL), pH (4–10), and time (5–60 min). The model exhibited exceptional prediction accuracy (R² = 0.99, CV = 2.12%) and recognized all three variables as statistically significant (p < 0.05). The maximum CV removal attained was 91.8% efficiency at an FSP dose of 0.1 g/100 mL, pH 7, and a time of 60 minutes. FTIR examination indicated changes in the –OH, C=O, and C–O functional groups, signifying their participation in dye interaction, whilst SEM pictures validated dye deposition on the biosorbent surface. The biosorption process was ascribed to electrostatic forces, hydrogen bonding, π–π stacking, and pore filling. These findings underscore FSP as a viable, economical biosorbent for the removal of cationic dyes in wastewater treatment applications.

Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement (Tpvr): A Saudi Consensus Statement, Khalid Alnajashi, Ahmed Al Zahrani, Atif Al Qabani, Mohamed Al Humaid, Mishael Binobaidan, Ahmed Krimley, Ahmed Al Omrani, Dhafer Al Shahrani, Ahmed Al Samman, Abdullah Al Quei, Khalid Al Twirqi, Wail Alkashkari, Adel Tash

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objectives: To provide an expert consensus on the appropriate use of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) in managing chronic pulmonary regurgitation (PR), particularly in patients with congenital heart defects such as Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). The consensus aims to address current practices, patient selection criteria, procedural planning, and device-specific considerations to guide clinicians in optimizing outcomes. Methods: A multidisciplinary panel reviewed existing literature, clinical guidelines, and real-world practices. Key domains covered include epidemiology, anatomical and hemodynamic evaluation, pre- and post-procedural imaging, device characteristics, and patient selection. Imaging modalities such as echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), and computed tomography (CT) were …

Retention Of Evidence-Based Practice Skills And The Association Between Beliefs, Behaviors, And Workplace Culture, Angela M. Lis, Lauren Snowdon

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Introduction: Guidelines for teaching evidence-based practice (EBP) in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula have been published. There is limited evidence on the role of workplace culture in retaining these skills in entry-level clinical practice. This study evaluated the retention of self-perceived EBP skills, and the association of EBP beliefs and behaviors with cultural readiness once graduates join the workforce.

Methods: Two cohorts of DPT students completed a baseline questionnaire at graduation and a 12-month follow-up. Participants’ beliefs about EBP, implementation behaviors, and the organizational culture to support EBP were assessed using short versions of the EBP beliefs, implementation, …

Mollusks From Crusader-Period ‘Akko, The Knights’ Hotel Site, Inbar Ktalav

'Atiqot

This study analyzes mollusk remains collected during the 2007 excavation season at the Knights’ Hotel site in ‘Akko, which was part of a Crusader-period residential neighborhood. A total of 538 shells were identified, including marine shells from the Mediterranean and Red Seas, freshwater shells and land snails. The analysis of these shells sheds light on the lives of the Crusader-period residents of ‘Akko, including their trade connections and use of shells for construction, ornamentation, pigment containers and raw material for the inlay industry.

Petrographic And Microscopic Examination Of Crusader-Period Pottery From ‘Akko, The Knights’ Hotel Site, Anastasia Shapiro

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A petrographic and microscopic study was undertaken for 14 Crusader-period vessels from the Knight’ Hotel site in ‘Akko. The petrographic analysis confirmed the presumed Egyptian origin of twelve vessels, while the microscopic examination of two pithoi suggested that their raw material originated within an ophiolitic complex found in Venice and its vicinity.

Daily Life And Industry In Crusader ‘Akko: The Knights’ Hotel Site, Danny Syon

'Atiqot

This report details the second season of excavations at the Knights’ Hotel site, carried out in 2007, covering three areas (A–C) not excavated in the first season (1995). The excavations revealed domestic and public(?) architecture dating from the thirteenth century CE. The architectural features are mostly similar to the ones exposed in the first season and include an abundance of water and sanitary installations: cisterns, wells and cesspits. The mixed character of this neighborhood of the capital of the Crusader kingdom of Jerusalem, and the daily life of its residents is highlighted by the wealth of pottery and glass vessels …

Middle Bronze Age Human Skeletal Remains From Nahal Rimmonim, Yossi Nagar

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The excavation at Nahal Rimmonim yielded the remains of seven individuals interred in jar burials and a grave dating, respectively, to Middle Bronze Age I–II and III. The MB I–II storage-jar burials were uncovered in a residential area, comprising three infants—a well-documented trait of the period. The MB III remains include the primary burial of four individuals in stone-built graves: three adults and a child aged three–four years.

Nahal Rimmonim: An Intermediate–Middle Bronze Age Village And Pottery Workshop In The Jezreel Valley, Karen Covello-Paran, Yotam Tepper

'Atiqot

The excavations at Naḥal Rimmonim exposed a stratified rural settlement spanning the Intermediate and Middle Bronze Age III. Stratified remains—including domestic structures, installations, a pottery workshop and burials—demonstrate diachronic shifts in site function and organization. The Intermediate Bronze Age strata exhibit substantial domestic activity with evidence of localized adaptation to marshy conditions. In the Middle Bronze Age I–II phases, a specialized potters’ workshop and later domestic structures highlight evolving intrasite spatial planning and craft production, likely tied to economic interactions with nearby Tel Megiddo. Elite tombs with prestige goods from the Middle Bronze Age III, signal socioeconomic ties to urban …

“Shihin Fr” Oil Lamps: Technology From Scratch, Yehoshua Dray, Ilana Gonen

'Atiqot

Recent excavations at Shiḥin, near ancient Ẓippori (Sepphoris) in Lower Galilee (Isarel), have revealed evidence of a Roman-period ceramic oil-lamp production workshop. The findings include a pottery kiln, lamp molds and industrial waste, prompting a reevaluation of oil-lamp production technologies and introducing new research questions. These questions were explored through experimental archaeology aimed at reconstructing manufacturing methods. This article focuses on the production technology of the Shiḥin FR oil lamps, distinguished by their unique designs and limited production period (70–135 CE). These chalk-mold-designed lamps were examined through high-resolution 3D scanning, reverse engineering and experimental archaeological practices, including mold carving, lamp …

The Development Of Tin Bronze In The Southern Levant During The Bronze Age, Ilana Peters, Yotam Asscher, Naama Yahalom-Mack

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The paper surveys the development of the use of tin bronze in the Southern Levant, outlining its emergence in the late Early Bronze Age until its eventual predominance in the Late Bronze Age. As there are no tin or arsenical copper sources in the region, the paper discusses the potential sources based on archaeological and textual evidence, including recent analytical data, reflecting a possible correlation between the changes in metal sources and the shift from arsenical copper to tin bronze.

Front Matter, Editorial Board And Eli Cohen-Sasson

'Atiqot

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Planning Minutes 08/26/2025, Planning Committee

Planning Committee

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New Window To The Universe: Researcher To Study Gravitational Waves, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Sifting through the noise of space is no easy task, even for astrophysicists. But a new grant from the National Science Foundation promises to help a University of Mississippi researcher decode the sounds of the universe.

Bette Eakin V. Adams County Board Of Elections

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Tim Burton V. Marc Ziegler

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Are Estimands Being Correctly Used? A Review Of Uk Research Protocols, T. P. Clark, Richard H. Wicentowski, S. Cro, M. R. Sydes, B. C. Kahan

Computer Science Faculty Works

Background: The use of estimands in clinical trials was formalised with the adoption of the final International Conference on Harmonisation E9 Addendum on Estimands and Sensitivity Analysis in Clinical Trials (ICH E9(R1) Addendum) in November 2019. The declared objective of the ICH E9(R1) Addendum is to bring clarity and transparency to the research question of interest. For this to be achieved, the estimand must be described in accordance with the requirements of the ICH E9(R1) Addendum so that the target treatment effect is clear to all stakeholders. Previous reviews of publications and published protocols have found that few trials explicitly …

Quantum Ai To Factor Intergers Midterm Presentation, Reu/Fri Program Physics And Astronomy, Kai Sandberg

Student Works

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Nra Group Llc V. Nicole Durenleau

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Understanding The Relationship Between The Crystal Structure Elastic-Plastic Properties Of Discrete-Molecule Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskites, Jacob L. Hempel, Michael D. Wells, Sean Parkin, Yang Tse Cheng, Aron J. Huckaba

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Discrete-molecule hybrid perovskites with different organic and inorganic molecules can provide a wide array of tunable optoelectronic and piezoelectronic properties. In this study, we report the elastic modulus and hardness, obtained from instrumented indentation measurements, of three new and three known discrete-molecule single crystal halide metalates, with an aim towards understanding the relationship between their microstructure and mechanical properties. We find a correlation in the mechanical properties and the density of the crystal structure, as well as with the number of hydrogen bonding sites available on the organic cation. These two observations suggest that denser crystal structures with more hydrogen …

An Education Project For Training Nurses On Self-Care Strategies To Prevent Work-Related Burnout, Nsemboowo Effiong Enyong

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Nba Player Types And Salaries: Assessing The Disparities In Pay, Nick Riccardi, Rodney J. Paul

Sport Management - All Scholarship

The purpose of this study was to identify player types that exist in the modern National Basketball Association (NBA), test whether player types are paid differently controlling for performance and other factors and construct successful rosters with cheaper payrolls.
We collected performance statistics and salary data for players and teams across five seasons (2018-19 to 2022-23). Cluster analysis is leveraged to group together player-seasons to identify the player types that exist in the NBA. Linear regression models are run to test for differences in pay by cluster membership while controlling for performance, age, and contractual details. Linear programming simulation models …