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State Of Utah V. Bridgewaters : Reply Brief, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

An appeal from a judgment of conviction of manslaughter, a second-degree felony; and tampering with a witness, a third-degree felony in the Third Judicial District Court, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, the Honorable Hogan, presiding. Appellant is incarcerated

LINDSEY WHEELER (14519) Assistant Solicitor General DEREK BROWN (10476) Utah Attorney General Attorney for Appellee

ROBERT T. DENNY (13687) Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc. Attorney for Appellant

Introducing Online Dreamwork During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Method, Training, And Impact, Gregory Scott Sparrow, Yih-Jiun Shen, Marilu Pintor

Counseling Faculty Publications

In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Counseling and Training Clinics of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to shut down. Consequently, our graduate counseling program students needed help accruing the direct counseling hours required by their degree programs. Without an established telehealth option, the UTRGV Counseling Department supported the creation of DreamStar Free Online Counseling (DFOC), an online counseling program initiative facilitated through Zoom video. In response to our students’ urgent need for clients, we added individual and group dreamwork to DFOC’s array of services, increasing the referral level. This article describes the creation of DFOC, …

The Scowl - V. 88 N. 18 - April 3, 2025

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 18 - April 3, 2025. 20 pages.

The Importance Of Motivation And Self-Concept For Predicting Performance In Service Mathematics Modules: Replicating And Extending Previous Findings, Catherine Palmer, Maryna Lishchynska, Declan O’Connor, Seán Lacey

Department of Mathematics Publications

Students’ difficulties and lower-than-desired mathematics performance in higher education have been the focus of educational research and practice for a period of time. In a recent study by Lishchynska et al. (2023), learners’ motivation, dispositions towards mathematics and learning strategies were examined as factors potentially affecting performance in service mathematics modules. The main objectives of this study were to replicate the findings of Lishchynska et al. (2023) with a new student cohort; determine if self-concept is a significant contributortomathematicsperformance;andexploreifmathematicalbackgroundremainsan important predictor of mathematics performance for students as they migrate from first year to final year of study. A survey of …

General Education Subcommittee Minutes April 3, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes - March 6, 2025
• Course Approvals/Removals/Syllabi Approvals
• New Business
• Depth designation discussion
• Election of a committee chair
• Additional items
• Adjourn: 9:32

Educational Policies Committee Minutes April 3, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - March 6, 2025
• Subcommittee Reports
• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 3:20 pm

General Education Subcommittee Agenda April 3, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Call to Order – Matt Sanders
• Approval of Minutes – March 6, 2025
• Course Approvals/Removals/Syllabi Approvals
• New Business
• Additional Items
• Adjourn: 9:30 am

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes April 3, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - March 6, 2025
• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews
• Other Business
• Senate Bill 334 update
• Year-End Summary
• Other Potential Business
• Adjourn: 2:36pm

Triple Threat, Marian Mccord

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Serving On Two Fronts: Unh Student Combines Firefighting And Nursing, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Honors: Selected Accolades To Our Faculty And Graduate Students, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Chronic Alcohol Withdrawal-Associated Increases In Vta Hcrtr1 Expression Are Associated With Heightened Nociception And Anxiety-Like Behavior In Female Rats, Shealan Cruise, Maria E. Secci, Leslie K. Kelley, Nathan M. Sharfman, Keishla Rodriguez-Graciani, Tiffany A. Wills, Nicholas W. Gilpin, Elizabeth M. Avegno

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Alcohol withdrawal is characterized by various symptoms that include pain and negative affect in the absence of the drug. The neural underpinnings of these behaviors are not entirely understood, but orexin has emerged as a candidate target for the treatment of substance use disorders. Here, we explored changes in orexin system-related gene expression in brain regions important for mediating reward and stress, including the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and extended amygdala (including the central amygdala, nucleus accumbens shell, and bed nucleus of the stria terminalis), in adolescent and adult female Wistar rats following chronic alcohol exposure. We observed higher numbers …

The Face Of Freedom: A Conductor’S Guide To Selected Works Of Byrd, M. Haydn, C. Schumann, Rheinberger, Shostakovich, Williams, And Ernesaks, Carley J. Goggans

Research Papers

This research paper is centered around composers that were silenced, either socially or politically. The pieces chosen were presented in a masters conducting recital presented on February 21, 2025, and were performed in the order listed in the paper. Each chapter contains a composer biography, musical analysis, rehearsal considerations, and a review of recordings. The goal of this research is to aid conductors who wish to perform any of these works. The works featured in this research are discussed as follows:

William Byrd: “Ave verum corpus” from Gradualia Book I

Michael Haydn: Salve Regina in A, MH 634

Clara …

Chemically-Triggered Dopant Release From Surface Modified Polypyrrole Films, Grant A. Richter, Allen Knepper, Paul J. Molino, Timothy Hanks

Chemistry Department Faculty Citations

Polypyrrole (PPy) is cationic in its conducting form, requiring a charge-balancing counterion, or dopant. The release of bioactive dopants, driven by the reduction of PPy films, offers a route to controlled drug delivery. Thiol-terminated long chain poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) reacts with a dodecylbenzene sulfonate (DBSA)-doped PPy, forming a dense overlayer and partially liberating DBSA via the chemical reduction of the film. The resulting PEG brush acts as a barrier to dopant diffusion from the film, but proteins have been shown to disrupt this layer, releasing the DBSA. The mechanism by which this disruption occurs has not been thoroughly investigated. …

A Geospatial Approach To Measuring Economic Activity, Anton Yang, Jianwei Ai, Costas Arkolakis

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

We introduce a new methodology to detect and measure economic activity using geospatial data and apply it to steel production, a major industrial pollution source worldwide. Combining plant output data with geospatial data, such as ambient air pollutants, nighttime lights, and temperature, we train machine learning models to predict plant locations and output. We identify about 40% (70%) of plants missing from the training sample within a 1 km (5 km) radius and achieve R² above 0.8 for output prediction at a 1 km grid and at the plant level, as well as for both regional and time series …

A Mapping Review And Critique Of The Literature On Translation, Dissemination, And Implementation Capacity Building Initiatives For Different Audiences, Ana A Baumann, Danielle R Adams, Laura-Mae Baldwin, Rachel G Tabak, Sara Malone, Maura M Kepper, Anita D Misra-Hebert, Kathleen R Stevens, Maria E Fernandez, Sunil Kripalani

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Capacity building is critical for research and practice as the fields of dissemination, implementation and translation science continue to grow. Some scholars state that capacity building should be grounded in competencies. However, the fields are unclear in determining which competencies are relevant for whom, including the content and appropriate level of information and skills for different roles. The goal of this study was to catalogue competencies across current D&I capacity building initiatives.

Methods: We conducted a mapping review to examine to what extent are theories or frameworks used to guide capacity building, who is being trained, to what extent …

Religious Fundamentalism, Motivation, And Empathy Towards Sexual Minorities, Nora Martin

Honors Theses

In the United States, political and social opposition to sexual minorities is often associated with high religiosity — in particular, Christianity (Bjork-James, 2019; Toorn et al, 2017; Westwood, 2022). However, the relationship between religiosity and prejudice is complex, with religiosity being both positively and negatively associated with prejudice towards marginalized groups (Laythe et al., 2002; Liht et al., 2011). One aspect of religiosity that is correlated with prejudice against LGBTQ+ individuals is religious fundamentalism (Altemeyer & Hunsberger, 1992; Fisher et al., 2017; Laythe et al., 2002). Religious internalization, a related concept, assesses the degree to which an individual ‘adopts’ an …

The Myth Of Second-Class Free Exercise, Frederick Mark Gedicks

Villanova Law Review (1956 - )

No abstract provided.

The Failed Experiment Of Section 230 Of The Communications Decency Act: How It Facilitates Exploitation And How It Must Be Reformed, Mary Graw Leary

Villanova Law Review (1956 - )

No abstract provided.

Drivers Of Effective Laws For Automated Vehicles, William Hubbard

Villanova Law Review (1956 - )

No abstract provided.

New Custom Primers For The Detection Of Sars-Cov-2 Using The Singleplex Rrt‒Pcr Sybr Green-Based Method With The Nsp10 And N Genes As Targets, Shabarni Gaffar, Hanif Shabrinna, Rafika Putri, Hesti Lina Wiraswati, Yeni Wahyuni Hartati, Safri Ishmayana, Lia Faridah, Savira Ekawardhani

Chimica et Natura Acta

Although COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, rapid, sensitive, and specific detection tests are still needed. In this study, we developed a cost-effective test, the SYBR Green-based rRT‒PCR kit, using new custom primers targeting the N and NSP10 genes of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The specificity of the designed primers was determined through agarose gel electrophoresis. A standard curve generated from a ten-fold dilution of SARS-CoV-2 RNA was used to determine the efficiency and sensitivity of the kit. Validation of this protocol was carried out on ten clinical specimens. As expected, the results showed that the N and NSP10 …

Antibacterial And Antioxidant Activities Of Cutibacterium Acnes On Jatropha Gossypifolia Leaves And Pommetia Pinata Bark, Ummi Zahra, Arfiani Nur, Nunung Kurniati, Yusril Yusril, Maswati Baharuddin

Chimica et Natura Acta

Cutibacterium acnes is a bacterium that can cause inflammation of the skin tissue and lead to acne. Inhibitory activity treatment can be carried out using natural compounds unique to Indonesia as a tropical country, namely Pometia pinnata stem bark and red Jatropha gossypifolia leaves. Pometia pinnata stem bark and red Jatropha gossypifolia leaves are known to have the potential for antibacterial activity. This study aims to combine the two plants as anti-bacterial agents against Cutibacterium acnes and as antioxidants. The method used in this study was maceration, employing ethanol and ethyl acetate solvents for antibacterial and antioxidant activity tests, specifically …

Impact Of Exercise Video-Guided Bodyweight Interval Training On Psychophysiological Outcomes In Inactive Adults With Obesity, Gabriella F. Bellissimo, Alyssa Bailly, Kelsey Bourbeau, Christine Mermier, Anthony Campitelli, Quint Berkemeier, Jonathan Specht, Jessica Smith, Jeremy Ducharme, Matthew J. Stork, Jonathan P. Little, Len Kravitz

Faculty Publications

Purpose: Determine the impact of a 6-week YouTube-instructed bodyweight interval training (BW-IT) program on cardiometabolic health, muscular strength, and factors related to exercise adherence in adults with obesity. Methods: Fourteen adults (30.7 ± 10.3 yrs, BMI 35.5 ± 5.4 kg/m²) participated in this study. The BW-IT program progressed bi-weekly from a 1:3 to 1:1 work-to-rest ratio, using maximum effort intervals of high knees, squat jumps, scissor jacks, jumping lunges, and burpees. Pre- and post-intervention measures included peak oxygen consumption ( (Formula presented.) O2peak), relative quadriceps isometric muscular strength, waist circumference (WC), body composition via bioelectrical impedance, and cardiometabolic …

The Relationship Between Fear Avoidance Beliefs And Low Back Pain In Crossfit Participants, Kyle Flaten

Doctorate in Kinesiology

This study aimed to examine the relationships between fear avoidance, low back pain (LBP), and disability in CrossFit (CF) participants in the greater Twin Cities area in Minnesota with correlations between the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire for physical activity (FABQpa). 151 CF participants voluntarily completed the survey, including demographic information, LBP characteristics, the ODI, the RMDQ, and the FABQpa. Results showed that for CF participants with current LBP, duration had a large effect on fear avoidance (ɲ = .519 and ɲ2 = .269), and for those who reported a …

Oral Hygiene And Cardiovascular Health, Md. S. Zaman, S. M. Golam Alam, Mohammed S. Razzaque

School of Medicine Publications

The human oral microbiome plays a vital role in maintaining oral and systemic health. This diverse microbial community includes over 700 bacterial species, some of which are implicated in developing systemic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Research highlights a strong association between periodontal disease and increased cardiovascular risk, suggesting that good oral hygiene practices may reduce the incidence of CVDs. Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum drive chronic inflammation in periodontal disease; these bacteria can extend beyond the mouth and contribute to systemic inflammatory responses. The inflammatory factors, including C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukins (IL-1, IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), damage …

Measures Of Verbal Comprehension Patterns In Autistic Females, Savanna Leigh Parady

Theses and Dissertations

Although a rapidly growing body of scientific literature is leading to more understanding of autistic traits in women and girls, their diagnosis continues to occur at later ages. Diagnosis received at later ages limits access to early intervention and related positive outcomes. The purpose of this study was to add data to the weight of evidence approach in differential diagnosis of autism in females and other underserved groups. Specifically, I set out to identify patterns between verbal comprehension tasks measuring vocabulary knowledge (crystallized knowledge) and analogous verbal comprehension (similarities) tasks drawing on additional cognitive abilities. Verbal analogy tasks measure knowledge …

Montana Kaimin, April 3, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

April 3, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

April 3, 2025, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Kenyon Collegian - April 3, 2025

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.