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Deputized To Discriminate: The Dangerous Revival Of Ice “Task Force” Agreements, Yuwen Huyan

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice (ERSJ) Blog

Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, first implemented in 1996, authorizes local and state law enforcement agencies to enter into formal agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”).  These agreements, known as Memoranda of Agreements (“MOAs”), deputize selected officers to perform certain federal immigration enforcement functions.  There are two enforcement models: the jail enforcement model, in which officers identify individuals for ICE after an arrest, and the more controversial task force model, which allows officers to initiate immigration enforcement in the field—during traffic stops, patrols, or other community interactions. Once trained and certified by ICE, local officers …

Deportations And Latino Segregation: The Residential Impacts Of Interior Immigration Enforcement, Matthew Hall, Jacob S. Rugh, Hao Liang

Faculty Publications

The shift of immigration enforcement to local jurisdictions has intensified localized patterns of anti-immigrant sentiment, enabling the system of mass deportation to expand at an unprecedented scale. This study examines the effects of 287 (g) agreements, which empower local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws, on Latino residential segregation. Using a quasi-experimental design that compares counties implementing 287 (g) with those that applied but did not implement, we find that these policies significantly slowed declines in Hispanic-white segregation, particularly in early-adopting Southern counties where enforcement was most aggressive. We find no evidence that the program altered patterns of segregation for …

A Secretome Atlas Of Cardiac Fibroblasts From Healthy And Infarcted Mouse Hearts, Jasmin Bahr, Junedh M Amrute, Kory J Lavine, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Cardiac fibroblasts (CF) are key players after myocardial infarction (MI), but their signaling is only incompletely understood. Here we report a first secretome atlas of CF in control (cCF) and post-MI mouse hearts (miCF), combining a rapid cell isolation technique with SILAC and click chemistry. In CF, numerous paracrine factors involved in immune homeostasis are identified. Comparing secretome, transcriptome (SLAMseq), and cellular proteome disclose protein turnover. In miCF at day 5 post-MI, significantly upregulated proteins include SLIT2, FN1, and CRLF1 in mouse and human samples. Comparing the miCF secretome at days 3 and 5 post-MI reveals the dynamic nature of …

Harnessing Predictive Prevention To Shift Elderly Care From Hospital To Community In England, Sheena Asthana, Kieran Green, John Downey, Martha Lee, Rachael Fox

Peninsula Medical School

The NHS faces a crisis of increasing demand, staff shortages, and limited resources, while an ageing population places mounting pressure on acute services.1 Many experts agree that moving from a reactive “diagnose and treat” model to a more proactive “predict and prevent” model is essential.2 Predictive prevention, which applies artificial intelligence (AI) to remotely monitored data from sensors and wearables to anticipate and address early signs of decline, could shift the balance of care from hospital to community for older adults. However, these innovations carry ethical and practical risks, such as algorithmic bias, data privacy breaches, and the potential to …

Effects Of Exercise On Adhd Symptoms In Children And Adolescents, Morgan Mozinski

Nursing Capstones

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of exercise compared to traditional treatment methods on symptoms of ADHD in children, such as improved executive function. A systematic literature review utilizing PubMed, CINAHL, and UND Medical Library resulted in a total of 113 articles, with 15 articles meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results were filtered to studies within the past 5 years. Studies suggest that physical activity could be used as an adjunct to current treatment. Results of various studies support this concept as children showed an improvement in attention, a decrease in impulsivity and hyperactivity, and an …

Bacterial Microbiomes In Different Depths Of Sand At The Mississippi Gulf Coast, Hays S. Roth

Honors Theses

Microbial communities in sand play essential roles in their ecosystems, yet little is known about how bacterial diversity and function vary across different sand depths. This study investigated bacterial microbiomes at varying depths (0, 10, 20, 30, and 40 cm) on Biloxi East Beach, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and assays of extracellular enzyme activity. 11,161 amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) were identified across all samples, with the most abundant bacterial phyla being Planctomycetota, Gammaproteobacteria, and Bacteroidota. Depth had a significant impact on bacterial community composition, with surface layers having more diverse bacterial communities. Microbial diversity …

Embracing Unpredictability, Stella Huang

Theses

This paper explores the theory and practice of combining unpredictability in life with reverse thinking in modern jewelry design. Traditional jewelry design is often based on fixed aesthetics and strict craftsmanship. This study uses three concepts of jewelry design and clothing wear that break the conventions - a silver mask worn on the face, a skirt worn above the head and not touching the human body, and jewelry made of gallium that melts at human body temperature - as cases to analyze how to express the artistic concepts of "change" and "breaking boundaries" by breaking traditional rules and using material …

The Effect Of Cellular Glucose Levels On Inotersen-Mediated Target Reduction In In Vitro Cell Models, Andrea Durwin

Honors Scholar Theses

Antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) drugs are a new therapeutic modality to treat rare as well as common diseases. These drugs work to reduce disease by targeting the mRNA of the gene that causes the disease, therefore limiting the proteins that further propagate the signs and symptoms of the disorder. Many people who suffer from more severe diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), and a wide array of cancers, utilize ASO drugs for treatment, but the drug is also used with those suffering from more common diseases such as diabetes. The efficacy of ASO drugs to silence their mRNA …

Incidence And Risk Factors Of Surgical Site Infection After Lower Transverse Incision In Cesarean Section, Ahmed M. Salman, Suzan Z Mohammed, Fatma M. Sayed, Soha A. Fawaz, Ahmed A. Kassab, Sherif Abd El-Mordy, Mohammed I. Elazab, Heba M. Khattab

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background Cesarean sections are frequently performed every day, and the rate of cesarean deliveries in Egypt is rapidly escalating. Surgical site infection is a complication of cesarean sections associated with numerous risk factors, elevating maternal morbidity and potentially resulting in maternal mortality. Several strategies are followed to minimize SSI risk after CS, which can improve both the mother's and the newborn's health. Patient and methods This prospective case-control study was carried out throughout 12-month from November 2023 to November 2024, at the obstetrics and gynecology department of the EL-Sahel Teaching Hospital in Cairo, Egypt. In the study 947 CS were …

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Intersecciones Hispánicas: Revista de Cultura, Literatura y Lingüística

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Trends And Transport Of Tropospheric Ozone From New York City To Connecticut In The Summer Of 2023, Michele Iraci

Honors Scholar Theses

Tropospheric Ozone, or O3, is a criteria pollutant contributing to most of Connecticut and New York City’s poor air quality days. It has adverse effects on human health, particularly for high-risk individuals. Ozone is produced by nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds from fuel combustion reacting with sunlight. The Ozone Transport Region (OTR) is a collection of states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States that experience cross-state pollution of O3. Connecticut has multiple days a year where O3 values exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, requiring additional monitoring and standards because it falls in the OTR— partially due …

Honors Students’ Perceptions Of The Strength And Growth Areas Of Liberty’S Honors Program: An Ethnography, Nyah V. Gray

Senior Honors Theses

In her pursuit of both exploring and documenting Liberty University’s Honors culture, the author takes an ethnographic research approach; surveying existing literature on the history and development of Liberty’s Honors Program, expounding upon the concept of honors culture, surveying the effects of the new Honors College track’s implementation, and identifying honors students’ perceptions of the strengths and growth areas of the Honors Program. This study includes a literature review, the collection of 12 formal interviews, and use of the participant observation research method to analyze Liberty honors students’ perceptions of the program; ultimately ascertaining what they believe to be the …

Centering Relation In Media Literacy Practice, Paul Mihailidis, Bobbie Foster, Shannon Burth, Srividya Ramasubramanian, Melissa Tully, Patrick R. Johnson

College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications

As calls for media literacy in formal and informal learning spaces continue to grow, educators’ understanding of media literacies and their purposes remains complex. In 2021, the authors of this paper led a multi-methods research project on media literacy education in the United States, focusing on impact and equity. Findings showed that educators share a commitment to equity and justice but are unclear on how to incorporate them into their work. In response, our research team developed a field guide that maps out equitable media literacy practices for classrooms and communities. In this study, we detail the findings from 11 …

Comparison Of Outcomes Among Neurovascular Patients Managed In Dedicated Neurological Intensive Care Units Vs. General Intensive Care Units, Joanna Roy, Basel Musmar, Nassos Tziviskos, Saarang Patel, Roberto Deleon, Ashley Thommana, Shady Mina, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Michael Gooch, Robert Rosenwasswer, Pascal Jabbour

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

Background/Objectives: Patients with neurovascular conditions often require multidisciplinary management to optimize recovery. Our systematic review identifies literature comparing outcomes among neurovascular patients managed at dedicated neurological intensive care units (ICUs) compared to general ICUs. Methods: PubMed was searched to identify articles that reported outcomes among patients managed at dedicated neurological ICUs versus general ICUs. Articles that reported outcomes among patients with neurovascular conditions were included. Articles that reported outcomes among patients managed at stroke units were excluded. The Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to assess for risk of bias across individual studies. Results: After a title and abstract screen …

The Prospector, April 29, 2025, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

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Towards An Explicit Understanding Of Network Governance In Urban Forestry Management: A Case Study Of Portland (Or), Usa, Quadri Olatunbosun Taiwo, Vivek Shandas

Geography Faculty Publications and Presentations

As the climate continues to warm, and municipal leaders look for cost-effective and timely approaches to urban sustainability, one increasingly sought-out approach is the use of tree canopy to cool neighborhoods. Despite widespread efforts to expand tree canopy in cities, an overwhelming body of evidence suggests that urban green space is declining across the U.S., yet little is known about the factors that propel these changes. Understanding the institutional and governance systems can help identify the opportunities for slow consistent declines. Using social network analysis (SNA) metrics, we examined stakeholder roles in power structures and decision-making processes within Portland, Oregon’s …

Machine Learning In Baseball Analytics: Sabermetrics And Beyond, Wenbing Zhao, Vyaghri Seetharamayya Akella, Shunkun Yang, Xiong Luo

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of machine learning-based sports analytics in baseball. This review is primarily guided by the following three research questions: (1) What baseball analytics problems have been studied using machine learning? (2) What data repositories have been used? (3) What and how machine learning techniques have been employed for these studies? The findings of these research questions lead to several research contributions. First, we provide a taxonomy for baseball analytics problems. According to the proposed taxonomy, machine learning has been employed to (1) predict individual game plays; (2) determine player performance; (3) estimate player …

Ethical Ai In The Healthcare Sector: Investigating Key Drivers Of Adoption Through The Multi-Dimensional Ethical Ai Adoption Model (Meaam), Prathamesh Muzumdar, Madhya Pradesh, Kuldeep Singh, Sumanth Cheemalapati

Faculty Publications - The LeMoyne Smith School of Business

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare service industry presents numerous ethical challenges, yet current frameworks often fail to offer a comprehensive, empirical understanding of the multidimensional factors influencing ethical AI integration. Addressing this critical research gap, this study introduces the Multi-Dimensional Ethical AI Adoption Model (MEAAM), a novel theoretical framework that categorizes 13 critical ethical variables across four foundational dimensions of Ethical AI: Fair AI, Responsible AI, Explainable AI, and Sustainable AI. These dimensions are further analyzed through three core ethical lenses: epistemic concerns (related to knowledge, transparency, and system trustworthiness), normative concerns (focused on justice, autonomy, …

The Link April 29, 2025, Access To Justice Institute

The Link Newsletter

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Final Design Report: Smart Stethoscope, Ángel Gamarra, Aakriti Acharya, Dominic Patrizio, Harrison Fentress

Engineering Senior Design Reports

The Smart Stethoscope project integrates signal processing and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the diagnostic accuracy of heart abnormalities, especially in remote environments where access to skilled professionals may be limited. Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of mortality worldwide, highlighting a need for innovative solutions in healthcare. This initiative seeks to address that need by developing a machine learning model capable of classifying 42 different heart abnormalities with an accuracy of 90%, using a dataset composed of stethoscope recordings. The proof of concept of this project was carried out during the Fall semester, using a 2D-Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) …

Academic Senate - Minutes, 4/29/2025, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

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Sem And Bacteriological Evidence Of Laser-Activated Irrigation Compared To Ultrasonic-Activated Irrigation: A Pilot Study, David E Jaramillo, Ji W Jeong, Zhen Shen, Enrico Divito

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Pulp tissue debridement and the eradication of microorganisms from an infected root canal system before obturation is a primary focus of endodontic treatment and the best predictor for the long-term success of endodontic treatment. Objective: The purpose of this in vitro laboratory study was to evaluate pulp tissue debridement and the disinfection efficacy of two different Er;Cr:YSGG laser units, with a 2790 nm wavelength, compared to ultrasonic-activated irrigation (UAI) in root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis.

Methods: Human non-infected mandibular first molars were extracted, disinfected, and cultured with Enterococcus faecalis. Different types of Er;Cr:YSGG laser irrigation and …

K-12 Special Education In The South: Where Are We And Where Should We Be Going?, Jack G. Walker

Honors Theses

Throughout the past century, special education has undergone significant transformation and increasing accessibility to those who need it. However, persistent challenges remain. Some of these challenges include but are not limited to teachers still challenged with job stress and paperwork overload, schools faced with lack of funding for the program, and the lack of importance seen by administration on close relationships with parents of said students. These problems can affect all involved and especially the students who deserve the best education experience they can receive. The purpose of this thesis is to look into what has gotten policymakers to where …

Evaluation Of Depression Screening Tools For Utilization In Adolescents: A Scoping Review, Helen Whitaker Bsn, Rn, Jade Bray Bsn, Rn, Tracy Mcclinton Dnp, Aprn, Agacnp-Bc, Hget-C, Ebp-C, Jacqueline Sharp Dnp, Aprn, Pmhp-Bc, Sharon Little Dnp, Fnp-Bc

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background

Anxiety and depression are prevalent mood disorders among the adolescent population with significant impacts on academic performance, social interactions, and mental well-being. With depression rates continuing to rise and suicide among the leading causes of death in adolescents, there is an urgent need for effective screening and intervention. While depression screening is recommended in the primary care setting, many adolescents do not have regular access to healthcare, complicating early identification and treatment. The purpose of this scoping review is to compare the effectiveness of two depression screening tools, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), …

Interactive Module For Medical Student Education In Type I Renal Tubular Acidosis, Het Patel, Emelie-Jo Nappo, Akshata Naik, Suzan Elsayed

Posters

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Publication Trends Among Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants After The Elimination Of Numeric Step 1 Scores, Forrest Bohler, James Burmeister, Ethan Dimock, Ava Harvey, Zachary Koenig, Kongkrit Chaiyasate, Cameron Davidson

Posters

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Empowering Underserved Mandarin-Speaking Communities Through Medical Student-Led Culinary Education, Amy Lin, Qihua Sun, Nathan Huang, Virginia Uhley, Misa Mi

Posters

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Patterns Of Academic Productivity At Ouwb School Of Medicine: Insights From A Decade Of Departmental Trends (2013-2024), Lauren Troppens, Louis Zingas, Varna Taranikanti

Posters

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37th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Publication Trends In Counselling And Artificial Intelligence: A Bibliometric Analysis, Musthofa Hadi, Rachma Bhakti Utami, Ratnaning Palupi, Farika Nikmah, Eko Boedi Santoso

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

Current developments in counseling show significant improvements, especially with the increasingly deeper integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This research focuses on analyzing research development trends in counseling and artificial intelligence, with data collected from Scopus-indexed publications from the beginning of 1982 to 2024. From this period, 470 relevant articles were identified for further analysis. The analysis process is carried out using bibliometric methods with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) framework, with the help of R-Biblioshiny software, which allows in-depth analysis of patterns and trends in the literature. The analysis results show that this topic has experienced …