Evolution And Assessment Of Employee/Workplace Services, David L. Groves

Visions in Leisure and Business

No abstract provided.

Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence Perceptions And Information Retrieval Behaviors Among Students: An Investigation Of Google Search And Chatgpt Queries, Annie Kiele Brown

Theses and Dissertations

Generative AI tools are rapidly reshaping how undergraduate students seek and engage with academic information, yet empirical understanding of what drives adoption and how students behave when using these tools relative to traditional search engines remains limited. This study examined undergraduate students’ information-retrieval behaviors and perceptions when using ChatGPT compared to Google Search, using the technology acceptance model (TAM; Davis, 1989) extended to include trust (Gefen et al., 2003) as the guiding framework. An embedded mixed-methods design was employed, in which Likert-scale perception ratings provided a structured quantitative signal and thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews, structured information-retrieval tasks, and concurrent …

Unlocking Potential: Teachers' Perspectives On 504 Accommodations For Students With Adhd, Haley Stubbs

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined high school teachers' perspectives on the development, implementation, and effectiveness of Section 504 accommodations for students with ADHD. Five secondary teachers from a public high school participated in a focus group, and data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Findings indicate that teachers report limited understanding of the 504 process, minimal involvement in eligibility decisions, and little training on how to implement accommodations. Teachers describe accommodations as vague and difficult to apply consistently within the constraints of secondary classrooms, often relying on universal classroom practices and student self-advocacy to meet student needs. Teachers also question whether accommodations …

Regulation In Real Time: A Mixed-Methods Study Of Pharmd Student Learning At A Live Board Of Pharmacy Meeting, Keerthana R. Iyer, Taylor Gannon, Lindsey M. Rayborn, Joseph A. Dikun

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Background: Pharmacists practice within complex legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks; however, PharmD curricula often offer limited direct exposure to regulatory decision-making in authentic practice settings. Observation of a live Board of Pharmacy meeting may enhance students understanding of professional accountability, systems-level oversight, and the regulatory context of pharmacy practice. Objective: To examine changes in first-year PharmD students perceived regulatory understanding, ethical reasoning, perceptions of professional roles, and advocacy-related beliefs following attendance at a live Mississippi Board of Pharmacy meeting. Methods: This exploratory mixed-methods study included first-year PharmD students enrolled in a required course at the University of Mississippi. Students attended …

Real-World Impact Of Fda Opioid Regulatory Actions On Prescribing And Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review, Millicent Boakye, Gabriel Ezenri

Posters

Background: Since 2013, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a sustained series of opioid regulatory actions to curb high-risk prescribing and opioid-related harm. The impact of these actions on real-world prescribing and patient safety outcomes remains uncharacterized. This study aims to synthesize observational data on the real-world impact of FDA opioid regulatory actions and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) on prescribing behavior and patient outcomes. Methods: We conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We search in Pubmed, Embase and Web of science for studies published between September 2013 and September 2025.The eligible …

Reducing Opioid Exposure Through State Policy: Evidence From U.S. Prescribing Limits, Rasaq Oladapo, Olufunmilola Abraham, Patricia R. Freeman, Douglas Oyler, Rachel Vickers-Smith

Podiums

Background: Initial opioid prescribing for acute pain contributes substantially to opioid exposure and can drive persistent use, increasing the risk of overdose and opioid use disorder. Most U.S. states have implemented opioid prescribing limits (OPLs) to restrict initial opioid prescription duration, quantity, or dosage. However their intended and unintended impacts remain poorly understood. This narrative review summarizes evidence from U.S. studies evaluating the impact of OPLs on prescribing, patient, and public health outcomes, while identifying gaps and priorities for future research. Methods: We reviewed U.S. studies published between April 2016 and January 2026 evaluating statutory OPLs. Literature was identified through …

Patients Willingness To Seek Help From Pharmacists In The Management Of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Qualitative Study, Omkar Ghodke, Erin Holmes, Meagen Rosenthal, Yinan Huang, Marie Barnard

Podiums

Background: This study explored the willingness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients to seek help from pharmacists for their disease management. While pharmacist interventions are known to enhance medication adherence and health outcomes, patient engagement with pharmacists remains low. Understanding the factors that influence RA patients' willingness to use pharmacy services is essential for improving patient outcomes and optimizing the role of pharmacists in RA management. Using the Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction (IMBP), this study identified the factors influencing willingness to use pharmacists and pharmacy services among patients with RA. Methods: This study utilized semi-structured interviews targeting individuals 26 years …

Application Of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis In Pharmacy And Therapeutics Committee Formulary Decision-Making: A Systematic Review And Proof-Of-Concept Framework, Georges Adunlin, Riley Atkinson

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Background: Pharmacy and therapeutics (P&T) committees must evaluate competing medications within the constraints of finite healthcare resources. Traditional formulary decision-making processes may inadequately capture the multidimensional value of medications. Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) has emerged as a structured approach to incorporate clinical, economic, and operational considerations; however, evidence of its real-world application in P&T committee decision-making remains limited.   Objectives: (1) To systematically review and synthesize published literature describing the use of MCDA in formulary decision-making by P&T committees. (2) To develop a conceptual MCDA framework and demonstrate its feasibility through a proof-of-concept application within a P&T committee context.   Methods: A …

Meal Provision Strategies For People Experiencing Homelessness: A Qualitative Study, Alexcia Carr, Rachel A. Vincent, Leticia R. Moczygemba

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INTRODUCTION: People experiencing homelessness (PEH) often rely on community based meal service organizations (MSOs) for consistent food access. Given the high burden of diet related chronic illness among PEH and the role of therapeutic lifestyle changes in disease management, MSOs represent a key setting for improving nutritional quality. However, little is known about how MSOs resource and sustain meal services or how nutrition is considered within their meal provision processes. This study examined (1) meal provision strategies, (2) meal planning and food acquisition practices, and (3) the role of nutrition-related knowledge in service delivery.   METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with …

Multilevel Drivers Of Missed Opportunities For Hiv Prevention: A Qualitative Synthesis Within A Systematic Review, Ismaeel Yunusa, Tarilate Temedie-Asogwa, Osaro Mgbere, Julie Atta, Moosa Tatar, Susan Abughosh, Ekere Essien

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Background: Despite the availability of effective HIV prevention strategies, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), gaps in prevention delivery persist across healthcare settings. Missed opportunities for HIV prevention remain common, yet multilevel factors driving these gaps are not fully understood. Understanding these drivers is essential to inform effective interventions at the individual, interpersonal, provider, and system levels. Objectives: To identify and synthesize multilevel determinants of missed opportunities for HIV prevention and PrEP delivery. Methods: We conducted a qualitative synthesis within a systematic review of U.S.-based studies (2012-2025) on missed opportunities for HIV prevention. Articles were identified through database searches (PubMed, Embase, and …

The Use Of Mobile Applications By Non-Governmental Organizations For Volunteer Recruitment And Retention In Egypt, Mona Sami Morshidy

Theses and Dissertations

Abstract 

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have increasingly used digital technology and mobile applications to facilitate volunteerism. In Egypt, mobile applications offer significant opportunities to enhance volunteer management. This study explores how mobile applications and digital platforms facilitate volunteering recruitment and retention in Egypt. The study employs a qualitative research design based on 34 semi-structured interviews with NGO representatives and volunteers with varying years of volunteering experience. The findings highlight the mobile application's effects on recruitment, retention, and management, as well as the challenges of adapting it. The results indicate that NGOs primarily use mobile applications to manage existing volunteers, with only …

Prmt5 As A Key Driver Of Stemness And Metastatic Potential In Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Jae Jin Jeong, Mauli Maniar, Shahrzad Ghane, Sakshi Deshpande, Claire Ellis, Ashakumary Lakshmikuttyamma

College of Pharmacy Faculty Papers

Protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) mediates arginine methylation of a wide range of proteins and plays context-dependent oncogenic or tumor-suppressive roles. In cancer, PRMT5 represses several tumor suppressor genes, including E-cadherin, TP53BP1, ST7, PTEN, and RB (retinoblastoma). Elevated PRMT5 expression has been reported across multiple cancer types, notably triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). In TNBC, high PRMT5 levels are associated with enhanced cancer stem cell self-renewal, increased tumor growth and metastasis, and reduced patient survival. Mechanistically, PRMT5 promotes breast cancer stem cell maintenance and proliferation through stabilization of the transcription factors KLF4 and KLF5. Disruption of the PRMT5-KLF4 axis results in …

Open Data From Ligo, Virgo, And Kagra Through The First Part Of The Fourth Observing Run, Ligo Scientific Collaboration, Virgo Collaboration, Kagra Collaboration, Marc Favata, Shoan Ghosh, Rodica Martin

Department of Physics and Astronomy Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA form a network of gravitational-wave observatories. Data and analysis results from this network are made publicly available through the Gravitational Wave Open Science Center. This paper describes open data from this network, including the addition of data from the first part of the fourth observing run and selected periods from the preceding engineering run, collected from 2023 May to 2024 January. The public dataset includes calibrated strain time series for each instrument, data from additional channels used for noise subtraction and detector characterization, and analysis data products from version 4.0 of the Gravitational-Wave Transient Catalog.

The Effect Of Flaxseed Oil On Fertility, Mohammad F. Albadran, Ahmed B. Abdulwahid, Assad H. Eissa, Nehaya M. Al-Aubody, Shaymaa F. Abbas, Zainab M. Mohammed

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Infertility can be defined as the inability to conceive pregnancy when sexually active and not having used any contraception in 12 months. Flaxseed oil has wide-spectrum applications in health. It has been receiving special interest in infertility treatment.

Objectives: This research aimed to determine the impact of flaxseed oil on the fertility of mice.

Methods: It involved seventy-five mice. These mice were sex-separated and randomly classified into three groups; one group served as a control group, and the other two groups were exposed to flaxseed oil extract at a dose of 60 mg/Kg body weight/day or 120 mg/Kg body …

Serum Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (Tgf-Β ) As Diagnostic Biomarker For Ulcerative Colitis: An Association Study With Abo Blood Group And Extra Intestinal Symptoms, Safaa Muhsin Khudheir, Thekra Abdullah Mahmoud

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a recurrent and remitting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Anti-inflammatory cytokines such as transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β ) are part of the pathophysiology of UC; these cytokines set off a specific immune response. Extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMs) reported occurrence differs from 14% to 47%, and accounts for the majority of related conditions in UC. This study aims to find the correlation of ulcerative colitis with TGF-β , ABO blood group and EIMs.

Objectives: To determine the serum level of TGF-β in both groups by sandwich ELISA, determine blood group by agglutination slide method, identify extra intestinal manifestation …

Factors Associated With Discharge Against Medical Advice Among Patients Attending The Emergency Departments In Babylon Governorate, Hasan Alwan Baiee, Ali Mohsen Al-Jobury, Ola Mosheb

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: With the increasing number of patients leaving the emergency department against medical advice, morbidity, mortality, and readmission rates have risen, placing a strain on the healthcare system.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the demographic characteristics and the reasons why patients left against medical advice among those attending the emergency departments of teaching hospitals in Babylon Governorate.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Babylon Governorate, encompassing three hospitals. using a convenience sample of patients who left the hospital against their physician's advice. Data were collected between August 2024 and February 2025 using a semi-structured questionnaire …

Infection By Entamoeba Histolytica Among Children Attending Maysan Pediatric And Maternity Hospital In Amarah City, Ali Idan Al-Musaedi, Ahmed Hussain Rahim

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Most parasites impose some level of damage to their hosts. Factors such as the number of parasites, the site of infection, the size and mobility of the parasite, along with the host's physiological condition and whether it serves as an intermediate or final host, affect the severity of infections in both humans and animals.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica infection in children under the influence of some risk factors.

Materials and Methods: A total of 1213 stool samples were collected from children attending Maysan Pediatric and Maternity Hospital in Amarah City, Maysan Governorate, southern Iraq. Microscopy …

Molecular Characterization And Genotyping Of Candida Species Isolated From The Nasal Cavity Of Patients With Nasal Infections In Iraq, Amran M. Al-Erjan, Hind Tahseen Ibrahim

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Nasal infections are commonly associated with opportunistic microorganisms, particularly Staphylococcus aureus and Candida species.

Objectives: This study aimed to molecularly characterize Candida species isolated from the nasal cavity of patients with nasal infections and to determine their phylogenetic relationships using the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region.

Methods: A total of 88 nasal swab samples were collected from patients aged 1–80 years in Thi-Qar Province, Iraq, between December 2023 and March 2024. Samples were cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar and Mannitol Salt Agar. Yeast isolates were identified phenotypically using CHROMagar Candida and germ tube tests. Molecular identification and genotyping were …

Malondialdehyde And Ceruloplasmin: A More Sensitive And Specific Marker Than Other Obesity Markers For Diagnosis Of Obese Individuals, Sawen Tahseen Taha

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Higher levels of lipid peroxidation are associated with obesity. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a byproduct of this process and acts as a biomarker. Plasma ceruloplasmin (Cp) is also connected to obesity and is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Objectives: This study aimed to measure MDA and CP levels in obese people and compare them with levels in people of normal weight, including both men and women.

Methods: Case and control study was conducted on a total (90) participants, consisting of (45) Normal individuals with BMI <25 Kg/m2, (45) Obese individuals with BMI ≥ 30 Kg/m2 were enrolled in the study. Serum MDA and CP were estimated using the ELISA technique. The present study was carried out from 8th January 2024, to 1st May 2024, at Rizgary Hospital, Cardiac Center, and Cihan University.

Results: Malondialdehyde (MDA) was assessed in both groups. Sensitivity and specificity for MDA …

Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Toward Pharmacovigilance And Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Among Healthcare Professionals In Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study, Hajir Karim Abdul-Husseein, Noor Abdalwahd Abood, Karam Akram Al-Akkam

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Pharmacovigilance is critical for approving medication safety; yet, underreporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) remains common.

Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals in Karbala and Babylon, Iraq, using a structured paper-based questionnaire.

Materials and Methods: This study utilized healthcare professionals in Holy Karbala and Babylon to explore their demographic profiles, pharmacovigilance knowledge, attitudes, and reporting practices. Results: Among 194 participants, most demonstrated positive attitudes toward ADR reporting, but notable gaps in knowledge and reporting behavior were observed. Pharmacists showed significantly higher knowledge levels than other professions, and formal training was …

Association Between Stress And Prolactin Hormone Levels: A Mini-Review, Sara Salah Mahdi, Huda S. Abdulghani

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

The physiological functions of prolactin are highly varied, despite the fact that it is most commonly recognized for its participation in the inhibition of reproduction and the regulation of breastfeeding. The conditions known as hyperprolactinemia can have a variety of origins, some of which are physiological and others of which are pathologic. The following are examples of physiological causes: pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep-related, stimulation of the nipples and sexual orgasm, stimulation or trauma to the chest wall. Another significant physiological factor that contributes to hyperprolactinemia is stress, and the clinical importance of this factor is currently being investigated. This paper aims …

Antibiotic Resistance And Sensitivity Patterns In Pneumonia Pathogens: A Comprehensive Study Of Bacterial Isolates And Their Implications For Treatment In Diyala Province, Anfal Abd_Ulmunem Rasheed, Anfal Shakir Motib, Rafid Abdul-Mahdi Hasani

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Pneumonia is an inflammatory process affecting the airways and lung parenchyma, characterized by alveolar inflammation that leads to infiltration and consolidation of the lungs and disruption of gas exchange, which may result in respiratory distress.

Objectives: This study aims to identify the bacterial species that cause pneumonia and to determine their antibiotic resistance patterns.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study assessed antibiotic resistance among patients with pneumonia in Diyala Province. Patients were identified from hospital and laboratory records over a four-month period (December 1st, 2024 - March 29th, 2025), yielding 100 patients, comprising 55 males and 45 females.

Results: The …

Molecular Detection Of Virulence Genes And Antibiotic Resistance In Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli: Focus On Babylon Province, Iraq, Lara Hashem Abdzaid, Tiba Habeeb Saifi, Jwan Ahmed Ali, Layth Jasim Mohammed, Isaac Karimi

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect individuals of all ages, with uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) being their primary causative agent. The accumulation rate of antimicrobial resistance poses a major public health challenge, underscoring the need for genetic monitoring of resistant strains.

Objectives: This study aimed to find virulence genes and antibiotic resistance in UPEC.

Materials and Methods: 110 patients, including 65 females and 45 males, aged 15 to 40 years, were screened for UPEC at Al-Hilla city between January and March 2025. Urine samples were collected to identify E. coli and to analyze associated virulence factors.

Results: Biochemical tests confirmed …

Fragile Hope And The Cultural Life Of Law, Shefali Jain

Socio-Legal Review

This review of Sandhya Fuchs’ Fragile Hope: Seeking Justice for Hate Crimes in India (Stanford University Press 2024) highlights that the book makes a genuinely original ethnographic and conceptual contribution to caste studies and hate crime scholarship. At the same time, the essay argues that there are three limitations to its framework that require greater engagement: the book’s failure to engage with the legal consciousness tradition in socio-legal scholarship, an underdeveloped account of “legal meliorism,” and an unresolved tension between the book’s stated commitment to victim-centred analysis and its ethnographic evidence that frequently discusses movement-level aspirations.

Preface Of National Think Tank In Science And Technology: Ai Empowers Scientific Research

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

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Disciplinary System Of Artificial Intelligence: Connotation, Architecture, And Development Suggestions, Academic Divisions Of The Chinese Academy Of Sciences Discipline Group Of Advisory Project On Ai-Empowered Scientific Research

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The discipline of artificial intelligence studies the theories, methods, systems, applications, enabling functions, ethics, and governance of artificial intelligence, and is a typical interdisciplinary field. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence in recent years, its disciplinary connotations and system architecture urgently require renewed examination. Based on the analysis of development trends of artificial intelligence, this paper elucidates the connotations of the AI discipline from four perspectives: theoretical methods, forms of intelligence, disciplinary integration, and application empowerment. It further proposes a disciplinary system framework for artificial intelligence comprising foundational supporting disciplines, core body of knowledge, major forms of intelligence, and …

Artificial Intelligence Empowers Particle Physics And Nuclear Physics: From Fundamental Research To Major Applications, Yifang Wang, Yuan He, Yao Huang, Wanbing He, Yi Jiao, Congqiao Li, Ke Li, Beijiang Liu, Yingqi Ma, Yugang Ma, Longgang Pang, Fazhi Qi, Sichao Tan, Chunpeng Wang, Meng Wang, Xiaoheng Xu, Xing Xu, Zhentang Zhao, Yingxun Zhang, Zhengde Zhang, Hongwei Zhao, Lina Zhao

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Particle physics and nuclear physics are core foundational disciplines for exploring the fundamental structure of matter and the origin of the universe. The deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is providing entirely new pathways to address systemic challenges such as the processing of massive amounts of multimodal data, the realization of extreme experimental conditions, bottlenecks in theoretical calculations, and the intelligent control of large-scale scientific facilities. The article systematically elaborates on how AI deeply empowers particle physics and nuclear physics, particularly in major application scenarios such as research on the fundamental structure and origin of mass of matter, the …

Consolidating Chemical Substance Creation Capability Through Ai For Science-Enabled Innovation Equity, Mengchu Jin, Wandong Wang, Jun Zhang, Yi Luo, Zaiku Xie, Jinlong Yang, Jun Jiang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

AI for Science (hereinafter referred to as AI4S) is driving profound changes in the paradigm of scientific research. Chemistry, as a central discipline for creating new substances and supporting major national strategic needs such as energy, health, dual carbon goals, advanced manufacturing, and ecological governance, is an important application scenario of AI4S. At present, innovation in the discipline of chemistry by young researchers still faces knowledge silos, capability silos, and resource silos: the accumulation of professional knowledge requires years of effort, frontier knowledge is highly differentiated, experimental capabilities are difficult to reuse, and high-end resources are difficult to coordinate, which …

Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Materials Innovation: Implementation Levels And Strategic Layout, Ziwei Zhao, Fengxiang Zhou, Yanglili Zhou, Can Wang, Pei Zhang, Weihua Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Materials innovation has long been constrained by vast design spaces, complex processing routes, lengthy validation cycles, and difficulties in engineering translation. Traditional research and development models, which mainly rely on accumulated experience, theoretical deduction, and experimental trial and error, have become increasingly insufficient to meet the demand for rapid breakthroughs in critical materials. In recent years, artificial intelligence has been increasingly integrated into materials design, synthesis, and processing, characterization, evaluation, optimization, and application feedback, promoting the transformation of materials innovation from experience-driven exploration to data-driven development and from discrete trial and error to closed-loop optimization. Based on an analysis of …

Artificial Intelligence Empowered Biological Research: Paradigm Shifts, Application Scenarios, And Strategic Layout, Xinguang Zhu, Yiming Bao, Zhenong Jin, Xin Li, Sijia Wang, Yueming Wang, Yungui Yang, Cao Xu, Yan Xiong, Bin Han

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Life related processes are characterized by high dimensionality and multi-scale properties. Understanding mechanisms underpinning life processes helps promote national healthcare, agricultural development, sustainable ecological civilization, and national security. Current life science research is confronted with an enormous challenge of dimensionality stemming from data explosion and data fragmentation, for which the recent rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) provides novel solutions. AI will catalyze a paradigm shift in life science research from the current experiment based empirical induction to a new closed-loop knowledge acquisition including large scale data collection, model building, model prediction, experimental validation, and iterative of these procedures. Life …