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Factors Affecting Morbidity And Mortality Rates In The Management Of Perforated Gastroduodenal Ulcer In Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, Ashraf Muhammad Hussein, Firas Katoof

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:Peptic ulcer disease is still a common problem in the developing countries and peptic ulcer perforation is still a common surgical emergency worldwide especially in developing countries. OBJECTIVE:Aim of this study is to assess the factors affecting morbidity and mortality in patients with peptic ulcer disease.Study design Materials and methods this prospective study recruited 56 patients with perforated ulcer who were managed in the emergency department in Al-Yarmuk Teaching Hospital in the period from November 2020 till December 2021.RESULTS:The mean age of patients was 39.4±15.8 years. Fifteen patients had co-morbidities. Overall morbidity and mortality rates were 14.3% and 8.9% respectively. …

A Comparative Study Of Clinicopathological And Immunohistochemistry Features Among Sample Of Young Patients With Breast Cancer (≤35 Years) And Older (> 35 Years), Suha Yasir, Ahmad Abd Al Shaheed

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the most common malignancy and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. In Iraq, breast cancer ranks the first among the top ten malignant neoplasm affecting the community.  During 2016, 897 women died from the disease, and registered as the first cause of cancer related mortality among Iraqi females (23.6%) and second to bronchogenic cancer (12.1%) among males and females, and this study aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological, immunohistochemistry features of patients with breast cancer ≤ 35 years, in comparison to those > 35 years, and the impact of age on their prognosis.PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this …

The Psychiatric Morbidity And Self-Esteem Among Patients Suffering From Acne Vulgaris Attending Center Of Dermatology And Venerology At Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Noora Radhi, Uday Abdul Jabbar

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND:Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. Acne can probably be exacerbated by psychological stress. The psychological impacts of acne have documented dissatisfaction with appearance, embarrassment, self-consciousness, and lack of self-confidence in acne patients.OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity and self-esteem in patients suffering from fascial acne attending center of dermatology and venerology in Baghdad medical city.PATIENTS AND METHODS:This is cross sectional study included 100 patients' age ranged from 16 to 35 years suffered from fascial acne attend to center of dermatology and venerology at Baghdad medical city. This study was extended for 9 month. …

The Judicial Method In Copyright, Shyamkrishna Balganesh

Faculty Scholarship

This Essay, delivered as the 2023 Brace lecture, examines the role of the real unsung heroes of the modern U.S. copyright system: the federal judiciary. For the longest time, discussions of copyright policy and reform in the U.S. have altogether neglected the role that courts are meant to play in working copyright’s substantive and procedural rules. These discussions have instead assumed a norm of passivity from courts, who are presumed to either engage in a mechanical application of the statute’s text to decide disputes or instead make the law incrementally in common law style. In this Essay, I argue that …

The Potential Impact Of Creating A Justice And Equity Credential On Student Achievement And A&I Retention & Persistence, Jeremy Rupp

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

This research paper explores the potential impact of introducing a Justice & Equity Credential and an Achievement and Integration (A&I) License on educational equity in Minnesota. Drawing on a comprehensive literature review and original empirical data collected through surveys and interviews, the study investigates the efficacy of credentialing and licensing frameworks in addressing systemic disparities in educational systems pointed at both students and practitioners of A&I. The findings underscore the critical need for targeted interventions to promote equity in A&I programming, highlighting the role of professional development, cultural responsiveness, and accountability in supporting staff retention and fostering equitable outcomes for …

Challenges And Opportunities For The Third-Generation Hmong Adolescents In Public Schools: Preparing For The Future, Changying Lawton

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

To my dearest husband and son, Andrew and Joseph, my mother-in-law, Pauline, and the rest of my family, thank you for all of your love and support, and for instilling a drive and work ethic in me as I would not be where I am today with you.

To Hamline University’s EDD Cohort 12, the systems thinkers and creators of social capital and community in education, you are my people and in my heart forever.

To my professors, especially Dr. Harvey, thank you for being the best leader and inspiring and encouraging me to persevere as a leader in education. …

Teachers’ Perspectives On The Transition Of Dual Language Spanish Immersion Students To Middle School, Myriam Castro-Franco

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

How do Dual Language Immersion (DLI) educators envision a well-implemented program that supports their students’ transition from elementary DLI to middle school? This research is intended to amplify teachers’ voices in shaping elementary students’ transition to middle school. Results are focused on aligning teachers’ perspectives with the Guided Principles for Dual Language Instruction (Howard et al., 2018). Educators’ visions for a well-implemented immersion program can provide insight into the best ways to support students transitioning from elementary to middle school. This study intends to provide perspective into developing the program for a successful transition. This understanding can help inform policy, …

Principals Who Lead Elementary Schools With Minimal Out-Of-School Suspensions, Jennifer Bordonaro

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

Mixed-methods research was conducted in order to understand the principals of Minnesota elementary schools where no more than one out-of-school suspensions had been assigned annually from 2017 to 2022. The study consisted of a survey, document analysis, and qualitative interviews. While the findings did reveal commonalities amongst the participants that provided insight into the implementation of nonexclusionary discipline, the picture could not be deemed complete as the identified schools were predominantly White and affluent. There continues to be a great need to study leaders of schools where OSS is not statistically predictable by the school’s student population in regard to …

The Significance Of Palliative Care Education And Areas For Improvement, Lindsey Bunday

Honors Projects

Palliative care is vital in prioritizing quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Such care is crucial to help patients understand their prognosis, address needs, and meet goals of care. However, physician shortages, improper utilization, and non-standardized medical curriculum amplify the gaps in care and demonstrate significant room for improvement. Innovative curriculum and opportunities for knowledge advancement can refine education and improve patient care.

Emotionally Harmed? It Might Not Matter: An Analysis Of Cummings V. Premier Rehab Keller And Its Implications For Title Ii Of The Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990, Sotir Zhupa

Cardozo Law Review

On April 28, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down an opinion that shocked the disability rights community. In Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C., the Court ruled that compensatory damages for emotional distress may not be recovered by claimants who sue for disability discrimination under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504) and section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010..

Cummings involved a woman, Jane Cummings, who is both deaf and legally blind. Because of her disabilities, she communicates through American Sign Language (ASL)—her first and primary language—and cannot communicate …

Free Speech Limitations And Canada’S Online Streaming Act, Ethan Schortinghuis

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

In early 2023, the government of Canada passed the Online Streaming Act, formerly known as Bill C-11, extending federal influence over media to the more recently developed online streaming platforms. This legislation aims to further protect Canadian cultural identity by supporting the creation of “certified Canadian content” and increasing its discoverability on digital platforms. However, not only does the Online Streaming Act fail to accomplish its goal, but it also creates the possibility of unconstitutional infringement on Canadian freedoms in every part of the broadcasting process, from writer to audience.

The Tiktok Dilemma: Regulating Tiktok For Minors In The Age Of Free Speech, Julia Waters

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

The influence of social media platforms, particularly TikTok, on the mental health and well-being of adolescents has become a matter of increasing concern. This paper examines the constitutionality of Montana's proposed ban on TikTok, arguing that while well-intentioned, such a ban would infringe upon citizens' First Amendment rights. Instead, the focus should be on addressing the underlying issues of data collection practices and content moderation. The paper proposes federal legislative solutions, including age verification requirements and amendments to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to hold social media platforms accountable for harmful content. By addressing these issues, policymakers can …

A Comparison Of Instructional Methods For Teaching Apa Skills, Zachary Hooten

Theses

Writing is highly important for college students, and they will need to conform to the formatting of the writing styles used in their classes. One style required of many students is the American Psychological Association (APA). Students often make errors when formatting references using APA Style. Although various instructional strategies have been used to teach these skills, some methods take a long time to achieve minimal increases or are cumbersome to implement in some learning environments. Behavioral skills training (BST) is an empirically supported method for teaching skills that involves providing the learner with written and verbal instructions, modeling, practice …

Cip Newsletter Spring 2024, Center For Innovative Pedagogy

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Otterbein Aegis Spring 2024, Otterbein Aegis

Aegis: The Otterbein Humanities Journal

Contents:

Editors’ Introduction , Editorial Board Members

Essays; “Dress as a Weapon”,“ Kubrick’s Survivors: Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Stanley Kubrick’s Killer’s Kiss and The Shining”, “The French Muslim Debate”, “The Hole and The New Minimalist Object”, “The Loneliness of Womanhood”, “ The Road Towards Sustainable Resource Management in the Brazilian Amazon and Beyond”, “Understanding Desire in Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut”

Book Reviews; Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, Esmond and Ilia: An Unreliable Memoir, Fetch the Bolt Cutters, I’m Glad My Mom Died, My Body, North Woods, Only the Clothes on Her Back, The Art of Darkness: A …

Asexuality In Science Fiction: A Study Of Non-Sexual Queer Intimacy In Short Stories By Ursula K. Le Guin, Samuel Delany, And Theodore Sturgeon, Mik Dressler

Honors College Theses

The study of asexuality is still a relatively new concept in queer studies, and the rarity of asexual literature poses questions about how media can help further develop this study. This question takes unique shape in the genre of science fiction, one deeply and intrinsically tied to queer storytelling but very often hypersexualized. This essay evaluates the asexual themes of four sci-fi short stories which predate modern vocabularies and frameworks of asexuality: “The Widget, The Wadget, and Boff” by Theodore Sturgeon, “Unchosen Love” and “Mountain Ways” by Ursula K. Le Guin, and “Aye, and Gomorrah” by Samuel Delany. Referencing queer …

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Borglum’S Horse Flies: The Early Opposition To Mount Rushmore, Riley Merritt

Honors College Theses

This thesis explores the evolution of opposition to Mount Rushmore from 1923-1927—the period before carving began. The resistance was led by a group of preservationists who were concerned about the potential ecological and societal impacts of the project. While much of the existing scholarship has focused on the relationship between the local Indigenous community and the monument, I argue that the preservationists, who opposed the site for their own reasons, deserve similar attention. I aim to reframe the Mount Rushmore controversy within the broader context of the conservation movement, thereby contributing to wider environmental and historical debates. I also emphasize …

Mandating Trauma-Informed Care Education For Indiana Nurses: A Health Policy Analysis, Lori Hardie

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: The prevalence of trauma exposure poses a significant concern for public health. Extensive research has established the correlation between trauma and adverse health consequences. Studies indicate that adopting trauma-informed care (TIC) can enhance satisfaction, communication, and overall patient health outcomes. However, the current state of TIC education in academic programs and professional practice settings needs to be improved.

Objectives: The goal of this policy analysis project was to devise specific language and strategies to promote the implementation of a TIC education mandate for Indiana nurses.

Methods: The design of this project was an analysis of governmental …

The Impact Of Hypertension Education On Knowledge And Management Of Blood Pressure, Nkechi Onwuemene Msn, Fnp-Bc

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: The low rate of blood pressure management knowledge has been identified as an essential risk factor for uncontrolled hypertension (HTN). Providing an educational intervention for HTN management in a retail clinic setting will allow timely treatment of HTN and decrease the costs of associated health related complications.

Objectives: This project aimed to improve hypertension knowledge and blood pressure management in patients diagnosed with hypertension or patients with blood pressure readings that exceed the guidelines, seeking care in a retail clinic.

Methodology: A pre-post educational intervention was used in this evidence-based project. Following BP screening, 46 participants …

Increasing Early Patient-Centered Advance Care Planning In An Outpatient Oncology Clinic Through A Nurse-Driven Workflow: A Quality Improvement Project, Ellen Legrand Dnp, Rn, Ocn

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Current practice for advance care planning (ACP) in oncology patients does not align with best practice, which is early, repeated, and interdisciplinary.

Objective: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the process, feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of a nurse-driven ACP workflow in an outpatient breast cancer clinic. The project team further sought to evaluate the impact of the workflow on advance directives and ACP notes.

Methodology: This project followed the Plan-Do-Study-Act quality improvement framework. Breast cancer patients seen by two outpatient physicians received an email to assess interest in completing the Our Care …

Measuring Implementation To Impact: Evaluation Of A Chronic Pain Integrative Medical Group Visit Program, Paula Tomczak Msn, Rn, Lmt, Cph, Cne

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Chronic pain is a public health crisis. Current clinical practice guidelines recommend non-invasive mind-body therapies as a first-line treatment, and studies indicate they can be successfully delivered in group settings using an Integrative Medical Group Visit model. A Federally Qualified Health Center piloted a nurse-led Integrative Chronic Pain Group program for Medication Assisted Treatment patients experiencing chronic pain and opioid use disorder, for which an evaluation was needed.

Objectives: This evaluation examined program quality, value, and significance to provide a progress report toward established goals to inform stakeholder decision-making and improve effectiveness.

Methods: Following the CDC Program Evaluation Framework, …

Impact Of An Online Multimodal Mental Health Service Platform On The Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among University Students At A Minority-Serving Institution, Genique Stanislaus Msn, Bsn, Anp-Bc

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: College students are significantly impacted by anxiety, depression, and mental health disorders during a time of great physical, emotional, social, and environmental transition. Mental health professionals need innovative methods to complement traditional therapies to meet the increased demands for mental health services.

Aims/Objective: Evaluate the impact of an online multimodal mental health service platform on the utilization of mental health services at a four-year minority-serving institution of higher education.

Methods: This quality improvement project provided all enrolled students (n=13,352) with unrestricted access to an online multimodal mental health service platform (online platform) during the Fall of …

A Wellness Initiative: Mindfulness Training For Unlicensed Assistive Personnel To Promote Self-Care And Enhanced Well-Being, Julia Aurora Clarke Msn, Rn, Cns

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Burnout leads to decreased staff engagement, productivity, and high attrition rates. The nursing staff most impacted are Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP); therefore, to combat burnout, resilience is to be cultivated. Resilience begins with self-care, which is nurturing the self: mind, body, and soul to safeguard well-being.

Objectives: This project provided mindfulness training as a wellness initiative to promote self-care skills and enhance well-being among the UAP within a healthcare facility.

Methods: This project followed an evidenced-based quality improvement practice framework ( Mindful Self-Care Scale-Brief and IHI- Well-Being Assessment Survey) and used a pre-post-test design to compare …

Promoting Clinical Competence To Improve Nurse Knowledge Of Heart Failure Management: A Navigator Training Program, Christi Robell Rn, Msn

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Heart Failure (HF) is a complex, chronic cardiovascular disease effecting more than 6.5 million Americans over the age of 20 years old. The care provided by specialty nurses has been shown to improve disease outcomes and self-care management, significantly reducing unplanned hospitalizations, healthcare costs and patient mortality. Nurse knowledge in disease principles proven critical in caring for patients and in promoting an understanding of self-care management and symptom exacerbation. Current literature implies many nurses are deficient in disease knowledge and lacking understanding of self-care principles, impacting their ability to care for, or adequately teach proper disease management.

Purpose …

Implementation Of A Standardized Provider Protocol For Hypertension Education, Moska Kazimi

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a significant risk factor for life-threatening occurrences. Although ample evidence supports the use of multiple forms of patient education to manage hypertension and reduce complications effectively, many clinicians continue to underutilize multifaceted educational approaches.

Aim/Objectives: This quality improvement project highlights the importance of a comprehensive, evidence-based, and easily accessible standardized protocol to support clinicians. The goal was to deliver crucial information to patients, promote self-care, and improve health outcomes. Evaluating the score of the HELMs and the healthcare provider survey was pivotal in measuring knowledge enhancement.

Method: Pre- and post-tests were utilized to …

From Predominantly White To Hispanic-Serving: Latinx Student Experiences On A Campus In Transition, Gabriel M. Velez, Jacqueline Black, Saúl López, Kimberly D'Anna-Hernandez

College of Education Faculty Research and Publications

This study utilized focus groups with Latinx students at a private, Midwestern university to explore the complexities inherent in the process of becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The purpose of the study was: (a) to better understand Latinx students’ experiences at an “emerging” HSI, and (b) to understand how students understand an institutional journey toward the HSI designation. Findings point toward the value in exploring the Latinx student experience and perspective on HSI initiatives.

Resumen

Este estudio utilizó grupos foco con estudiantes latinx en una Universidad privada, del medio-oeste en EEUU para explorar las complejidades inherentes en el proceso de …

0887: Gwenyth E. Hood Collection, 1889-2023, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Gwenyth Elise Hood was born on December 10, 1955, to Thomas Arthur Hood and Marion Louise Snee Hood in White Plains, NY, but moved with her family to Brandon, Vermont at the age of seven. She developed a love of reading and writing at an early age, discovering some favorite authors—Rudyard Kipling, Shakespeare, and J.R.R. Tolkien—at roughly the same time, in early adolescence. Then came Dante. Dante drew her to learn Latin and Italian; she had already started on French due to family heritage and the availability of the language in High School. In 1979 she won a University of …

Promoting College Retention For Minority First-Generation Students: The Importance Of Transitional Adjustment, Academic Support, And Validation, Jacoby A. Watkins

Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

College retention is a topic of concern for many leaders of post-secondary institutions. This study explores the multifaceted elements of a summer bridge program aimed at bolstering college retention for minority first-generation students through a combination of mentorship, academic support, and community-building initiatives. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationships between the essential elements of first-generation minority college students’ participation in the summer bridge program and how these elements may affect retention rates at a local four-year institution in Southeast Florida. Using a survey instrument as the research methodology, the researcher investigated the program's impact on students' …