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Book Talk With Sarah Staszak, Kukin Program For Conflict Resolution, Sarah Staszak

2025 Event Invitations

Princeton Professor Sarah Staszak will be here on April 1 to talk about her new book, Privatizing Justice: Arbitration and the Decline of Public Governance in the United States. The book examines arbitration's shift from a voluntary dispute resolution tool to a mandatory process favoring corporations. Staszak explores its historical and contemporary contexts, linking legal developments to broader institutional, political, and social dynamics.

Manual Therapy For Fibrosis-Related Late Effect Dysphagia In Head And Neck Cancer Survivors: The Mantle Nonrandomized Clinical Trial, Holly Mcmillan, Carla L Warneke, Sheila Buoy, Christine Porsche, Kiara Savage, Stephen Y Lai, Clifton D Fuller, Katherine A Hutcheson

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Importance: Late radiation-associated dysphagia (RAD) after head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment is challenging and commonly treatment refractory, with fibrosis stiffening connective tissues and compressing peripheral nerve tracts, contributing to diminished strength and possibly denervation of swallowing muscles. Manual therapy (MT), while common for cancer-related pain and other indications, remains largely unstudied for fibrosis-related late RAD.

Objective: To determine the feasibility and safety of MT, estimate effect size and durability of MT for associated improvements in cervical range of motion (CROM), and examine functional outcomes after MT in survivors of HNC with fibrosis-related late RAD.

Design, setting, and participants: This …

Quantitative And Visual Benefits Of Data-Driven Motion Correction On Oncologic Pet/Ct: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study, Semra Ince, M Allan Thomas, Malak Itani, Christopher Swingle, Richard Laforest, Adeel Haq, Genevieve Muñoz, Saeed Ashrafinia, Paul Schleyer, Richard L Wahl, Tyler J Fraum

2020-Current year OA Pubs

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE: Conventional positron emission tomography (PET) respiratory gating utilizes a fraction of acquired PET counts (i.e., optimal gate [OG]), whereas elastic motion correction with deblurring (EMCD) utilizes all PET counts to reconstruct motion-corrected images without increasing image noise. Our aim was to assess the quantitative and visual impacts of EMCD-based motion correction on FDG-PET and DOTATATE-PET images relative to OG and ungated (UG) images.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective, single-center study enrolled adults undergoing FDG or DOTATATE oncologic PET/CT between June 2020 and October 2022. Subjects underwent a standard-of-care (SOC) PET acquisition while wearing a respiratory gating belt. …

Single-Cell Transcriptomic Analysis Of Kaposi Sarcoma, Daniel A. Rauch, Paula Valiño Ramos, Mariam Khanfar, John Harding, Ancy Joseph, Anam Fahad, Paul Simonson, Isabel Risch, Obi Griffith, Malachi Griffith, Lee Ratner

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is a complex tumor caused by KS-associated herpesvirus 8 (KSHV). Histological analysis reveals a mixture of "spindle cells", vascular-like spaces, extravasated erythrocytes, and immune cells. In order to elucidate the infected and uninfected cell types in KS tumors, we examined twenty-five skin and blood samples from sixteen subjects by single cell RNA sequence analyses. Two populations of KSHV-infected cells were identified, one of which represented a CD34-negative proliferative fraction of endothelial cells, and the second representing CD34-positive cells expressing endothelial genes found in a variety of cell types including high endothelial venules, fenestrated capillaries, and endothelial tip …

Severe Aortic Stenosis And Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Considerations For Valve Management, Rebecca Cunningham, Sang Gune K Yoo, Alexander A Brescia, Karolyn A Oetjen, Iskra Pusic, Joshua D Mitchell

2020-Current year OA Pubs

No abstract provided.

Routine Machine Quality Assurance Tests For A Self-Shielded Gyroscopic Radiosurgery System, Cecilia Lee, Ranjini Tolakanahalli, D Jay Wieczorek, Minesh Mehta, Michael Mcdermott, Rupesh Kotecha, Alonso Gutierrez

All Publications

Purpose: This report describes routine machine quality assurance (QA) (daily, monthly, and annual QA) tests for the Zap-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.

Methods: Following the recommendations of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine Task Group (AAPM TG)-142 and Medical Physics Practice guideline (MPPG) 8.b, routine machine QA tests for the Zap-X system were implemented. The implementation included (1) daily, monthly, and annual QA tests encompassing dosimetry, mechanical, safety and imaging tests, (2) QA methods of each test specific to the Zap-X, (3) a tolerance value for each test, and (4) necessary QA equipment.

Results: Baseline values and key results of …

American College Of Radiology Manual On Mr Safety: 2024 Update And Revisions, Ivan Pedrosa, David A Altman, Jonathan R Dillman, Michael N Hoff, Alexander M Mckinney, Scott B Reeder, Jeffrey M Rogg, R Jason Stafford, James A Webb, Dina L Hernandez, Robert E Watson

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Since the introduction of the American College of Radiology (ACR) MRI safety guidelines in 2002, the indications for use of MRI in clinical care and research have continued to expand. Similarly, MRI technologies have evolved, with multiple field strengths now available for human imaging. While several publications have updated the ACR recommendations since the first guidelines, a single source in a structured format was lacking. Accordingly, the ACR Committee on MR Safety recently updated the online ACR Manual on MR Safety that compiles ACR recommendations for safe use of MRI equipment in humans into a single document. This review describes …

Characterization Of A Time-Resolved, Real-Time Scintillation Dosimetry System For Ultra-High Dose-Rate Radiation Therapy Applications, Alexander Baikalov, Daline Tho, Kevin Liu, Stefan Bartzsch, Sam Beddar, Emil Schüler

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Purpose: Scintillation dosimetry has promising qualities for ultra-high-dose-rate (UHDR) radiation therapy (RT), but no system has shown compatibility with mean dose rates (DR¯) above 100 Gy/s and doses per pulse (Dp) exceeding 1.5 Gy typical of UHDR (FLASH)-RT. The aim of this study was to characterize a novel scintillation dosimetry system with the potential of accommodating UHDRs.

Methods and materials: We undertook a thorough dosimetric characterization of the system on an UHDR electron beamline. The system's response as a function of dose, DR¯, Dp, and the pulse dose-rate (DRp) was investigated, as was the system's dose sensitivity (signal per unit …

Ai Literacy: A Guide For Academic Libraries, Leo S. Lo

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

This article presents a comprehensive framework for AI literacy in academic libraries, encompassing technical knowledge, ethical awareness, critical thinking, practical skills, and societal impact. It argues that libraries must take a leading role in developing AI literacy programs to help communities understand, evaluate, and ethically engage with AI technologies in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.

An Integrative Review Of The Use Of The Individual And Family Self-Management Theory In Research, Wendy S. Bauer, Rachel F. Schiffman, Julie L. Ellis, Jeanne M. Erickson, Michele Polfuss, Murad H. Taani, Kathleen J. Sawin

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

The extent of the application of the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory (IFSMT) in research has yet to be determined. The purpose of this analysis was to review the use of the IFSMT in published research and evaluate posited constructs and relationships. Dimensions and categories of the IFSMT and the interrelationships were generally supported in the 77 articles reviewed. A majority focused on self-management of chronic conditions in the adult population. More research on the strength, direction, and interaction of relationships is needed. Defining and exploring social constructs, including race, ethnicity, and gender, should be prioritized in future IFSMT research.

Changing Intimate Partner Violence Screening And Intervention: Focus Group Perspectives, Colleen M. Galambos, Teresa Jerofke-Owen, Heidi Paquette, Linda B. Piacentine, Erin C. Schubert, Mychoua Vang, Erica Arrington, Nilanjan Lodh, Kimberly S. Gecsi

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Background: Many survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) remain unconnected to professional help. Screenings in health settings may improve connections to support services.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to gather data to help inform an IPV screening intervention in an obstetrics/gynecology health clinic.

Methods: A qualitative analysis was employed using a summative content analysis approach of the transcripts of 2 focus groups consisting of health care providers, advocates, and survivors of IPV.

Results: Four thematic categories and additional subcategories emerged from the analysis, including (1) current process (what is done); (2) need (what is not done); (3) concerns …

Corporate Evolution, Omari Scott Simmons

Cardozo Law Review

Political entrepreneurs have declared war on environmental, social, and governance policies ("ESG"), going so far as to attempt to criminalize ESG-influenced investing. They seek a return to some real or imagined past. They amplify and elevate their efforts into mainstream public discourse. They pursue extraordinary goals and tactics to disrupt and even dismantle institutional structures, norms, and established processes. The contemporary anti-ESG backlash is not simply a battle over corporate purpose and the dueling perspectives of shareholder primacy versus stakeholderism or disputes concerning sustainable investment and operational strategies. It reflects aggressive political entrepreneurship and the tension between competing narratives: stasis, …

The Problem Of Biased Precedents, Ronen Avraham, Issachar Rosen-Zvi

Cardozo Law Review

This Article addresses the problem ofbiased precedents, wherein sophisticated repeat players, often corporate and state entities armed with superior resources and a vested interest in shaping the law, manipulate legal proceedings to systematically establish self-advantageous precedents. Specifically, by strategically choosing to litigate cases they anticipate will lead to favorable precedents and settling those expected to produce unfavorable outcomes, these players systematically bias the law over time to their advantage, at the expense of one-shot parties and society at large. The problem of biased precedents challenges the commonly held view about the efficiency and fairness of the legal system and raises …

Equity And Clarity: The Impact Of Tyler V. Hennepin County On Property Taxation And Homeowners’ Rights, Analy Feigel

Cardozo Law Review

This Note explores the implications ofthe U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin County, which significantly impacts property taxation and foreclosure laws. The Court ruled that property owners are entitled to surplus proceeds following a tax foreclosure, setting a new precedent by deeming it unconstitutional for governments to retain surplus proceeds without just compensation. Tyler clarified property rights under the Fifth Amendment, affirming that owners have a constitutional right to the surplus value of their foreclosed properties, even if local statutes do not explicitly allow it.

Further, this Note also addresses unresolved issues following Tyler's ruling, including how the …

Partial And Full Arc With Dynamicarc Technique In Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy For Bilateral Head And Neck Cancer: A Feasibility And Dosimetric Study, Suresh Rana, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Michael Kasper, Hina Saeed

All Publications

Purpose: A novel proton beam delivery method known as DynamicARC spot scanning has been introduced. The current study aims to determine whether the partial proton arc technique, in conjunction with DynamicARC pencil beam scanning (PBS), can meet clinical acceptance criteria for bilateral head and neck cancer (HNC) and provide an alternative to full proton arc and traditional intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT).

Method: The study retrospectively included anonymized CT datasets from ten patients with bilateral HNC, all of whom had previously received photon treatment. The clinical target volumes (CTV) were categorized into three levels: CTV_7000, CTV_5950, and CTV_5600. IMPT plans included …

The Role Of Chatgpt In Personal Statements For Plastic Surgery Residency Applications: Program Directors' Perspective., Krishna A Patel, Carly J Suriano, Jeffrey E Janis

Medical Education Articles

BACKGROUND: Personal statements are a required component of plastic surgery residency applications but can be extremely time- and labor-intensive. Artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT can streamline personal statement writing, but their use, especially if undisclosed, can have ethical implications. This study elucidates the perspective of plastic surgery residency program directors (PDs) regarding the importance of personal statements in reviewing applicants and whether ChatGPT should be utilized.

METHODS: An anonymous, 6-question multiple-choice survey was designed and administered in 3 rounds via REDCap to 120 current plastic surgery residency PDs. An additional email reminder was administered by the principal investigator. Data …

Redbird Impact, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Spring 2025), Center For Civic Engagement

Redbird Impact

No abstract provided.

Red Note New Music Festival Program, 2025, School Of Music, Carl Schimmel, Alex Stephenson

Red Note New Music Festival

The RED NOTE New Music Festival at Illinois State University is a week-long event which features outstanding performances of contemporary concert music.

Red Note New Music Festival Poster, 2025, School Of Music, Carl Schimmel, Alex Stephenson

Red Note New Music Festival

The RED NOTE New Music Festival at Illinois State University is a week-long event which features outstanding performances of contemporary concert music.

Redbird Scholar, Vol. 10, No. 2 (Spring 2025), Illinois State University, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Graduate Studies

Redbird Scholar

No abstract provided.

A New Multiple Imputation Method For High-Dimensional Neuroimaging Data, Tong Lu, Peter Kochunov, Chixiang Chen, Hsin-Hsiung Huang, L Elliot Hong, Shuo Chen

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Missing data are a prevalent challenge in neuroimaging, with significant implications for downstream statistical analysis. Neglecting this issue can introduce bias and lead to erroneous inferential conclusions, making it crucial to employ appropriate statistical methods for handling missing data. Although the multiple imputation is a widely used technique, its application in neuroimaging is severely hindered by the high dimensionality of neuroimaging data, and the substantial computational demands. To tackle the critical computational challenges, we propose a novel approach, High dimensional Multiple Imputation (HIMA), based on Bayesian models specifically designed for large-scale neuroimaging datasets. HIMA introduces a new computational strategy to …

Selected Social And Lifestyle Correlates Of Brain Health Markers: The Cross-Cohort Collaboration Consortium, Leslie Grasset, Joshua C Bis, Stefan Frenzel, Daniel Kojis, Jeannette Simino, Amber Yaqub, Alexa Beiser, Claudine Berr, Jan Bressler, Robin Bülow, Charles S Decarli, Alison E Fohner, Laura B Harrington, Catherine Helmer, M Arfan Ikram, Rozenn N Lemaitre, Oscar L Lopez, W T Longstreth, Julia Neitzel, Michelle C Odden, Priya Palta, Carsten O Schmidt, Rajesh Talluri, Meike W Vernooij, Henry Völzke, Trudy Voortman, Quest Whalen, Katharina Wittfeld, Hans J Grabe, Thomas H Mosley, Bruce M Psaty, Frank J Wolters, Sudha Seshadri, Carole Dufouil

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: To investigate the associations of education level, marital status, and physical activity with dementia risk and brain MRI markers.

Methods: Data from six community-based samples from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration Consortium were analyzed. Self-reported education level, marital status, and physical activity at age 60 to 75 years were harmonized. Subsamples of participants with brain MRI markers at time of exposure were selected. Associations with dementia risk and cross-sectional MRI markers were meta-analyzed.

Results: Higher education level was associated with lower dementia risk (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.65, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.59; 0.72 vs low level) but not significantly …

Model-Predictive Optimal Control Of Ferrofluidic Microrobots In Three-Dimensional Space, E. Olga Skowronek, Luke Silas Baker, Reza Ahmed, Hamid Marvi

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Ferrofluid microrobots have emerged as promising tools for minimally invasive medical procedures. Their unique properties to navigate complex fluids and reach otherwise inaccessible regions of the human body have enabled new applications in targeted drug delivery, tissue engineering, and diagnostics. This paper proposes a model-predictive controller for the external magnetic manipulation of ferrofluid microrobots in three dimensions (3D). The internal optimization routine of the controller determines appropriate changes in the applied electromagnetic field to minimize the deviation between the actual and desired trajectories of the microrobot. A linear system governing locomotion is derived and used as the equality constraints of …

Financial Harm In Gambling Help-Seeking: A Scoping Review, Elizabeth Halle Smith

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Gambling literature often references financial harm, an objective experience following gambling-related financial losses. Financial harm alongside emotional distress has been implicated in help-seeking for problem gambling, indicating the importance of subjective reactions to financial harm and its perceived severity. It is unclear whether the gambling literature measures both objective and subjective experiences of financial harm. To explore the implications of financial harm on gambling help-seeking behaviors, this scoping review explored how the gambling literature measures financial harm among gambling help-seeking populations. In 84 articles, financial harm was defined through objective metrics such as debt and bankruptcy. Although financial harms were …

Beauty In Mortality: Leonor Fini's Hermetically Influenced Ancient Egyptian Sphinx, Kerista Fiske

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This thesis explores how Surrealist artist Leonor Fini employs a version of the ancient Egyptian Sphinx in her paintings Little Hermit Sphinx (1948) and Petit Sphinx Gardien (1943-44). Specifically, Fini reframes the Sphinx’s role as a contemplative guardian presiding over the liminal threshold between life and death. Fini merges the images inspired by the ancient Egyptian Sphinx’s recumbent pose with the Hellenistic Sphinx’s feminine attributes while invoking Hermetic and psychological concepts of transformation and duality. Through analyzing Fini’s Sphinx motif alongside her Surrealist contemporaries—such as Jane Graverol, Frida Kahlo, Paul Delvaux, and Dorothea Tanning—and comparing to those of previous artistic …

What Is Sports Wagering? A Scoping Review, Ji Wan Wan Son

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Sports wagering has been defined as wagering on the outcome of an athletic competition, specifically a single-game sporting event. In recent years, this definition has proven insufficient to account for the different technological opportunities to engage in sports wagering. The goal of this scoping review was to examine the terms, definitions, and specific gambling activities that comprise sports wagering and to review operationalizations of sports wagering measurement. A systematic search was used to extract (e.g., betting, gambling), definitions, gambling modes (online vs. in-person), encompassed activities, and measurement methods. Seventy-seven articles reveal similarities and discrepancies in the definitions and operations of …

Counting Everyone: Using Demographic Data To Build Representative Repositories, April K. Anderson-Zorn

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

In 2021, the Rayfield Archives migrated from Archon to ArchivesSpace. During the transfer, we asked “Does our repository reflect all of our campus communities?” While we do collect administration-focused records, we also collect affinity and service group records and faculty papers. We ran reports to identify percentages of demographics represented in our collections with little success. Anderson-Zorn began work on creating a controlled vocabulary to apply processed and accessioned materials to understand trends in collecting and identify areas that need improvement.

State: The Magazine Of Illinois State University, Spring 2025, Illinois State University, University Marketing And Communications

State: The Magazine of Illinois State University (1999-present)

Illinois State University alumni magazine

Understanding The Breadth And Impact Of The Ias [Presidents Message], Ayman El-Refaie

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

The Internist's Post V.1 N.13, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley. School Of Medicine, Jian Garcia Cruz, Julio Javier Perez Rodriguez, Ramon Elizondo Romo, Barbara Malaga-Espinoza, Carlos Alejos Aguero, Osiris Fernandez, Edgar Dorsey Trevino, Diana Othon Martinez, Roque Mifuji Lira, Martha Solis, Cesar Gutierrez

School of Medicine Publications

No abstract provided.