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The Posthuman Evolution Of A Hazardous Transcorporeality: Tracy K. Smith’S Poetics Of Water From “Thirst” To Wade In The Water, Bahareh Azad

Kritika Kultura

This study analyzes Tracy K. Smith’s poetry through the lens of ecological materialism and Stacy Alaimo’s concept of transcorporeality, which emphasizes the fluidity and vitality of bodies and their interconnectedness. Tracing the evolution of Smith’s ethicopolitical concerns, I explore the elemental and transcorporeal forces in her work that create a poetics of fluidity. Additionally, I argue that Smith’s poetic trajectory marks a significant shift away from humanist frameworks, advancing toward a politically charged conception of Black marginality. By examining Smith’s poem “Watershed” in relation to Muriel Rukeyser’s The Book of the Dead, this study investigates the development of a posthuman …

Front Matter, Kritika Kultura

Kritika Kultura

No abstract provided.

Abortion Rights, Fugitives From Slavery, And The Networks That Support Them, Rebecca E. Zeitlow

North Carolina Civil Rights Law Review

No abstract provided.

Use Of An Evidence-Based Practice Model When Implementing An Evidence-Based Practice Change, Gretchen M. Roberts Msn, Rn, Ne-Bc

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Implementing evidenced-based practice (EBP) changes at large healthcare organizations is often a lengthy and difficult process, and sustainability is even harder. Many organizations continue to implement changes in EBP without using a standard approach or an evidenced-base practice model. One large healthcare organization in the Midwest is implementing a Professional Development and Advancement Program (also known as clinical ladder) for the direct care nurses across the health system. This is a proposed project and the program will be implemented using the Iowa Model for evidence-based practice change as a framework for guiding the implementation. The implementation team will use the …

7 Plus Minus 2 Law Revisited: Alternative Geometric Explanation, Mayan Arithmetic, And Using 9- And 18-Based Numbers In Jewish Tradition, Julio C. Urenda, Olga Kosheleva, Vladik Kreinovich

Departmental Technical Reports (CS)

A recent paper showed that to make sure that the movements in the crowd are not chaotic, the directions of all the motions should deviate from some fixed direction by no more than 13 degrees. We show that this results provides a new geometric explanation for the seven plus minus two law in psychology, according to which we can keep in mind no more than 7 plus minus 2 items. We also show that all this is related to the somewhat mysterious appearance of 9- and 18-based number systems in Jewish and Mayan traditions.

Inactivation Of E. Faecium Nrrl B-2354 In Whole Black Pepper By Fluidization With Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor, Daniela Segura

Department of Food Science and Technology: Master of Science with Project Option

This study evaluated Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 as a surrogate for Salmonella inactivation in black peppercorns treated with hydrogen peroxide (HP) vapor via fluidization. The selected parameter for dwell temperature was 60ºC for 60 minutes. The reduction of both Salmonella and E. faecium, along with changes in water activity, color, and residual hydrogen peroxide, were measured before, immediately after treatment and at 24 and 48 hours post-treatment. Results showed that E. faecium exhibited a significantly greater reduction (4.63 ± 0.55 log CFU/g) compared to Salmonella (2.94 ± 0.16 log CFU/g) (p < 0.05), making E. faecium unsuitable as …

Annual Report 2025, Lindsey Murry, Estevan Garcia

College of Engineering and Science Annual Reports

As we reflect on the past year and look to the future, we are entering a new era for the College of Engineering and Science (COES) — one marked by renewed vision, fresh leadership, and bold ambition.

With the arrival of Dr. Jim Henderson as Louisiana Tech’s newest president, the energy and momentum across our campus is palpable. Here in COES, we are embracing this spirit of progress with open arms. I am honored to serve as the dean of this incredible college, and I’m joined by a dynamic group of new leaders who are ready to shape the future …

Cal Poly Humboldt Library Digest, April 2025, Cal Poly Humboldt Library

Library Publications

No abstract provided.

Review Of African Design Futures: Decolonising Minds, Education, Spaces, And Practices, Ashley Ajumoke Stewart

Book Reviews

No abstract provided.

Texas Institute For The Preservation Of History And Culture Newsletter - April 2025, Texas Institute For The Preservation Of History And Culture

Newsletter Collections

No abstract provided.

Better Safe Than Sorry: Brown V. City Of Inglewood Should Not Be Game Over For Elected Officials' Whistleblower Protection Within California Local Governments, Aidan Winter

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

Fostering Success: The Need For Continued Foster Care Beyond Age Twenty-One, Louisa Twitchell

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

Assessing Various Methods Of Social Media Use To Combat Vaccine Hesitancy, Jeremy Abe, Janelle Angelo, Emily Martin, Braden Prillwitz

NURS 464: Evidence-Based Nursing Capstone

Science is no stranger to skeptics, and vaccine technology has proven no exception to being immune from detractors since the inception of inoculation (Lanzarotta, 2024). At first, people questioned vaccine safety and efficacy, fearing contraction of disease. Public trust in vaccination gained traction with such successes as the polio vaccine, but the Wakefield article published in 1998 falsely linked the MMR vaccine to autism, arguably launching modern vaccine skepticism (Motta & Stecula, 2021). It was retracted twelve years after publication following refutation by evidence-based research, but not before increasing internet speeds allowed for the dissemination and proliferation of vaccine misinformation. …

Association Of Dmd Gene Variant Classes With Motor Outcomes In A Drug Registration Clinical Trial Setting, Yuan Fang, Utkarsh J. Dang, Katherine I. Illei, Paula Clemens, Eric P. Hoffman, Cinrg, Vision Dmd Investigators

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

Background and Objectives: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by pathogenic variants of the DMD gene, leading to the loss of dystrophin. Clinical variability in DMD can complicate interpretation of interventional data in clinical trials. One source of clinical variability is allelic heterogeneity (different pathogenic variants with different effects on dystrophin protein expression). We sought to determine whether gene variant classes in clinical trial participants potentially affect clinical trial data interpretation. Methods: We analyzed 186 vamorolone trial participants with DMD (VBP15-002/003; VBP15-004) who were 4 to steroid-naïve at baseline. We stratified participants into gene variant classes by either variant location …

Emotional Intelligence And Effective Leadership In Times Of Global Crisis: A Mixed-Methods Study Of Managers At Multilateral Development Institutions During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Bukola Ogunyemi

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to identify and describe the perceptions of managers at multilateral development institutions regarding the impact of emotional intelligence methods in their approaches to leading during the COVID-19 pandemic. A secondary purpose was to examine how the experiences of leading during the COVID-19 crisis influenced managers' understanding, development, and application of emotional intelligence skills as part of their leadership practices.

Methodology: This study employed a convergent parallel mixed-methods design to examine the role of emotional intelligence in crisis leadership at multilateral development institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using Goleman's emotional intelligence framework as …

2025 April News Report, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

The April 2025 Morehead State University News Report.

A Semi-Mechanistic Model Of Immune Tolerance Induction To Support Preclinical Development Of A Human Monoclonal Antibody, Paridhi Gupta

Alternative Theses and Dissertations (AETDs)

Administration of human monoclonal antibodies (mAb) in preclinical species often triggers an immunogenic response, leading to the formation of anti-drug antibodies (ADA). ADA can bind to the mAb and reduce their systemic exposure by enhancing immune-complex mediated clearance. Thus, ADA complicates the accurate assessment of preclinical pharmacokinetics and toxicology studies. To mitigate this effect, we explored short-term immunosuppressive therapy (methotrexate or combination of tacrolimus and sirolimus) to induce prolonged immune tolerance towards a human mAb, erenumab, in rats. The results demonstrated that tacrolimus/sirolimus but not the methotrexate regimens prevented ADA formation in all treated animals relative to the non-immunocompromised control …

Enhancing Academic Integrity: From Ideas To Action., Fiona O' Riordan (Ed.), Ruth Níbheoláin (Ed.), Denis Cummins (Ed.)

Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Sustainable Pavement Design, Evan Antonius, Matthew Graham

General Engineering

This thesis proposes a transformative vision for highway infrastructure, prioritizing sustainability, resilience, and innovation. Concentrating on California's Interstate 80, a vital freight and commuter corridor that is vulnerable to climate variability and structural issues, this research introduces an innovative pavement design. This design seeks to address the system's ongoing challenges while aligning with California's ambitious climate and infrastructure objectives.

Utilizing cutting-edge materials and design techniques, this solution incorporates a comprehensive three-layer Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) system designed for durability and high performance. The top layer features an Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC), enhanced with 3.5% Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) to improve permeability, mitigate …

Ua45 Registrar Updates, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Registrar's office.

Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Press releases and game statistics for WKU women's basketball team in spring 2025.

Faculty Authors 2025: College Of Arts And Sciences, Erin Sheffner

Faculty Authors and Sponsored Grant Recipients Reception Bibliographies

An annotated bibliography compiled by the University Library of the publications featured by the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty at the annual Faculty Authors and Creators Reception at Governors State University.

Faculty Authors 2025: College Of Business, Erin Sheffner

Faculty Authors and Sponsored Grant Recipients Reception Bibliographies

An annotated bibliography compiled by the University Library of the publications featured by the College of Business Faculty at the annual Faculty Authors and Creators Reception at Governors State University.

Illuminated Magazine - Spring 2025, School Of Graduate Studies, East Tennessee State University

Illuminated: Graduate Student Research Magazine

• 2: Editorial Staff
• 6: Betting on Appalachia: How Appalachian Identity Correlates to Gambling Disorder; Noah Anderson, Psychology, PhD
• 9: Where Are They Now? Featuring Maria Jose Araujo Dias
• 10: Inner Bonds: An Exploration of Emotions through Character Creation, Story, and Design; Cait Maltbie, Studio Art, MFA
• 13: Where Are They Now? Featuring Cynthia Milhorn
• 14: Characterizing the Polymicrobial Interactions of Alcaligenes faecalis; Aly Hargrave, Biology, MS
• 18: Grant Award Recipients
• 20: Discovering a Potentially Novel Bacteriocin from Klebsiella Bacteria; Jasmal Cruz Perez, Biology, MS
• 23: Where Are They Now? Featuring Julianne Hensley
• 24: Assessing How Different Training Programs Affect High-Intensity …

Collaborative Research Report: Building Home Care Worker Capacity, Luke Santore, Catherine Ipsen, Stephen Mccall, Jiyeon Kim, Genna M. Mashinchi

Employment

RTC:Rural and PHI researchers examine the rising demand for home-based care and ways to increase the workforce and retain home care workers through worker-supportive policies such as increased wages and healthcare insurance.

Connecting Through Activities: How Social Engagement Impacts Isolated Older Adults, Lekisha Wilde

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Executive Summary

Problem Description: Loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher rates of depression and contribute to a variety of mental and physical conditions. In socially isolated older adults, managing depression and chronic medical conditions can lead to negative outcomes that include poor quality of life, increased disability and morbidity leading to higher healthcare costs, and elevated mortality rates.

Setting: Project took place in a community behavioral health clinic in the Pacific Northwest.

Rationale: This project is guided by the Iowa Model. The model was tailored to assist in identifying the problem, gathering and evaluating relevant evidence from the …

A Scoping Review Protocol: Hispanic Individuals’ Influences For Pursuing Nursing Education Prior To Nursing School Admission, Katherine R. Luecke, Orcid Id : 0009-0003-8013-821x

College of Nursing Reviews and Protocols

In the United States, a major contributing factor to health outcome disparities in minoritized populations is a lack of diversity in the healthcare setting. Nursing has intentionally sought to recruit individuals from minority backgrounds into the workforce to negate these disparities and have greater community representation. The purpose of this scoping review was to systematically explore literature on the influences of Hispanic individuals when pursuing nursing education prior to nursing school admission.
A scoping review methodology was utilized following the nine-step process described by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis guideline utilizing …

Dipl 3800 Investigating International Relations, Scott Carlin Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This class is an introduction to research methods for diplomacy and international relations. Students are introduced to essential skills for researching and writing a thesis paper. The essence of the scientific method is efficiently testing and evaluating an empirically falsifiable research hypothesis. This course provides a basic introduction to research statistics, tools that are widely used to analyze quantitative data. literature reviews are another essential component of research methods. Students will develop annotated bibliographies relevant to their research topics. The existing social science and policy literatures offer insights into how research professionals make methodological choices to develop theoretical arguments. Through …

Impulse, Spring 2025, Jill Fier, Micayla Standish, Jerome J. Lohr College Of Engineering

Impulse (Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Publication)

2 | Faculty, Staff Honored
4 | The State of Lithium
6 | 100 Years of Ag and Biosystems Engineering
8 | Major Milestones
12 | Distinguished Engineer Geldert-Murphy
14 | Distinguished Engineering Heitkamp
16 | By the Numbers
18 | Space Grant Consortium at SDSU
20 | Healthcare Systems Engineering Program
22 | Ridgway Three-Peat
23 | Aerospace Club Launches
24 | Power and Energy Scholarships
25 | More Take Part in Nasa Challenges
26 | Weber Recognized as Student Leader
30 | Wild Hare Racing Ready
32| Sebern’s Success as Sole Operator
34 | Meink: From Prairie to …

Uncovering The Covered, Matthew Ouellette

The Civil Rights Movement (HIS/BLS 347) Zine Project

No abstract provided.