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Volume 35, Issue 2: Contents

Washington International Law Journal

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Axitinib-Pembrolizumab And Adverse Event Management In Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma, Neil Shah, Yaa Ababio, Anthony Eccleston, Dharanija Rao, Scott Kelly, Jane Chang, Sarah Lucht, Caleb Paydar, Bryce Van Doren, Emily Bland, William John, Sarah Giegerich, Jalyna Laney, Bruce Feinberg, Kevin Zarrabi

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

IMPORTANCE: Understanding approaches to managing treatment-related adverse events (AEs) in immunotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor-based treatments in a clinical setting is critical for reaching optimal patient outcomes.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the management of AEs in community practices during first-line axitinib plus pembrolizumab therapy for advanced renal cell carcinoma (aRCC).

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This study comprised a cross-sectional electronic physician survey and a multisite, retrospective cohort study of the medical records of US patients with aRCC who initiated first-line axitinib-pembrolizumab between April 22, 2019, and January 31, 2024. Data were analyzed from September 18 to December 20, 2024.

EXPOSURE: First-line …

Titanium Dioxide: An Inquiry Into The Mechanisms And Implications Of Exposure In Gut Dysbiosis And Metabolic Disorders, Meghan Gardiner

Senior Honors Theses

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is one of the most prevalent food additives utilized in commercial products in the United States. While TiO₂ was originally hailed as a nontoxic and cost-effective additive, studies are beginning to reveal that TiO₂ is not as safe as it once seemed. TiO₂ may contribute to the development of insulin resistance and metabolic disorders through direct and indirect mechanisms. The compound induces gut dysbiosis, leading to alterations in bacterial metabolites and pro-inflammatory cytokines, which results in the selective resistance of glucocorticoid receptors. Additionally, TiO₂ itself can translocate from the gut to …

Vol 6. May '26 Cover, Publishing, And Table Of Contents, Donna L. Williams

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

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Community Engagement To Rebuild Confidence In Public Health, Donna L. Williams

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

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Bayou Blueprint: Louisiana's Path To Ending Cervical Cancer, Cara Mccarthy

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

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Identifying Barriers To Pursuing Allied Health Careers- Findings From The Lsuhs Ahead Program, Adrienne Brecheen Davis, Laura E. Gray, Madeline F. Barclay, Hilary K. Bates

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

Background: In Louisiana, underrepresented minorities (URMs) compared to the general population face significant disparities in representation within allied health professions.¹ Although Blacks/African Americans represent 31.4% of the state’s population, they comprise only 1.5% of physical therapists, 4.5% of occupational therapists, 2.7% of physician assistants, and 12.7% of speech-language pathologists. Similarly, while the Latinx population makes up 4.8% of Louisiana’s population, they represent only 0.5% of physical therapists and 2.7% of physician assistants. These persistent disparities point to systemic educational barriers and structural inequities that limit access to health profession programs. This study investigated the perceived barriers underrepresented students face when …

Mapping Youth Sexual And Reproductive Health Services In Orleans Parish, Louisiana: A Field-Tested Survey Methodology, Isabelle Jouve, Ryann Martinek, Zoey Ponder, Isabel Arce, Ryley White

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

Background: Fragmented access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services is driving a sexual health crisis among the youth population in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Rates of sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and teen pregnancy continue to rise while SRH education offerings decline. In response to these outcomes, a Sexual Health, Education, and Rights (SHER) Lab team presents a field-tested survey methodology to characterize the landscape of youth-accessible SRH service providers. Methods: In May 2025, the SHER Lab launched an SRH landscape assessment project to survey youth-serving organizations in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The project team collected comprehensive feedback from community stakeholders to …

Geauxhealth.Org: A Technological Approach To Community Resources In New Orleans, Madelin Mlynczak

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

Background: Connecting patients to appropriate community resources remains a significant challenge for healthcare providers in New Orleans. Existing resource guides have limitations in clinical workflows, highlighting the need for a tool tailored to healthcare professionals. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the GeauxHealth.org website in improving medical residents’ and fellows’ knowledge of community resources and decreasing perceived struggle in referring patients to community resources. Methods: We conducted a pre- and post-intervention survey among residents and fellows at two academic institutions in New Orleans. Participants were introduced to GeauxHealth.org, a locally developed and searchable online …

Vol 6. May '26 Full Issue, Donna L. Williams

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

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Second Annual Advances In Business Education Conference 2026 Proceedings, Kelsey Metz

Advances in Business Education (ABE) Conference Proceedings

Conference Overview: The Second Annual Advances in Business Education (ABE) Conference was held on May 21–22, 2026, at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Hosted by the LMU School of Business, the ABE Conference exists to promote teaching excellence, scholarly inquiry, and regional engagement through innovation and collaboration in business education.

With a focus on fostering meaningful dialogue among educators, researchers, students, and industry professionals, the conference welcomed more than 70 attendees representing 11 institutions from across the Appalachian region and beyond.

The event was structured around four key tracks:

Pedagogy and Teaching Excellence: Showcasing innovative teaching methods, instructional technologies, …

Co-Occurring Clonal Hematopoiesis Exhibits Strong Selection And High Leukemia Risk, Kara M Barnao, Aubrey K Hubbard, Irenaeus C C Chan, Weiyin Zhou, Yasminka A Jakubek, Giulio Genovese, Wendy S W Wong, Rebecca L Kelly, Corey D Young, Derek W Brown, Wen-Yi Huang, Neal D Freedman, Kristine Jones, Amy Hutchinson, Belynda Hicks, Duc Tran, Donna Arnett, Kathleen C Barnes, Joshua C Bis, Eric Boerwinkle, Jennifer A Brody, April P Carson, Daniel I Chasman, Michael H Cho, Pinkal Desai, Margaret F Doyle, Myriam Fornage, Xiuqing Guo, Nancy Heard-Costa, Marguerite Ryan Irvin, Andrew D Johnson, Sharon L R Kardia, Charles Kooperberg, Daniel Levy, Joshua P Lewis, Yun Li, Ruth J F Loos, Taralynn M Mack, Rasika A Mathias, Braxton D Mitchell, Kari E North, Nathan Pankratz, Patricia A Peyser, Michael H Preuss, Bruce M Psaty, Laura M Raffield, Susan Redline, Stephen S Rich, Jerome I Rotter, Edwin K Silverman, Albert V Smith, Jennifer A Smith, Adrienne Stilp, Yin Cao, Paul Scheet, Alexander P Reiner, Alexander G Bick, Stephen J Chanock, Paul L Auer, Kelly L Bolton, Mitchell J Machiela

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) and mosaic chromosomal alterations (mCAs) are two types of clonal hematopoiesis (CH) associated with hematological parameters and malignancy risk. Here we show, in genomic data from 546,090 biobank participants, that co-occurring CH (≥2 CH mutations detected) is present in 1.6% of cancer-free individuals and shows strong evidence for selection (up to 804x enrichment). Co-occurrence is more frequent in those with a prior cancer (3.6%), suggesting treatment-induced selection. Acquisition of CHIP usually precedes mCAs with co-occurrences manifesting stronger phenotypic disruptions in telomere attrition and hematologic parameters than component CH events. Individuals with co-occurring CH have …

Embark: 2026 Bfa Dance Showcase

Dance Programs

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The Impact Of Policing On The Mental Health Of Black Communities, Roishetta Sibley Ozane

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Adherence To Clinical Practice Guidelines For Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers In Federally Qualified Health Centers, Paul Chizoba Ezenwa

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Exploring Coping Mechanisms For Colorism Among African American Women: A Focus On Social Support And Resilience, Zelina Marie Chinwoh

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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A Qualitative Analysis Of Citizen Response To The 2025 Post Fire Recovery In Los Angeles, Richard Vaughn

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Experiences Of Recent High School Graduates In Missouri Regarding Stress Management And Coping Skills Within Their Health Education Curriculum, Courtney Faye Thomas

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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University Counselors' Experiences With Providing Services To Students Of Color, Kim Ridley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Experiences Of Female Executives Using Coaching Services In Hybrid Workplaces To Mitigate Burnout And Turnover Intention, Dalini Ragoonanan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Standardized Pediatric Obesity Screening Guideline For Children Ages 5–17 Years, Jennifer Nacius

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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140 E 35th St. Llc V. Booker

All Decisions

The Civil Court denied tenant's motion to dismiss for landlord's failure to comply with LLC publication requirements under LLCL § 206 at commencement. The court held that noncompliance is not a jurisdictional defect and that subsequent publication warrants nunc pro tunc application, analogizing to the MDL § 325 registration requirement. Because landlord had begun publication and filing with the Department of State, the proceeding was permitted to continue.

Hedonics Of Used Car Attributes On Market Price, Alexander Bent, Jason Gutierrez

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This paper uses Rosen's paper on hedonic pricing as a framework to analyze the determinants of used car prices found in Craigslist. Using cleaned data, we observe over 43,000 listings from 2005 to 2020 and investigate factors that affect used car prices and how they interact in this market. Results show that odometer readings and condition are the strongest factors that determine price, while manufacturers, paint color, drive type, fuel type, size, and year have more ambiguous effects that depend on certain perceived attributes or conditions.

Social Determinants Of Low Educational Attainment, Isabelle Graham, Kevin Lieng, Aubriana Weisbach

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This paper examines how socioeconomic and demographic factors influence low educational attainment across U.S. cities. The analysis estimates both a linear regression model and a semi-log model to evaluate how poverty, unemployment, family structure, age composition, overcrowding, racial and ethnic minority share, broadband access, and housing cost burden affect the percentage of adults without a high school diploma. The results show that poverty, overcrowding, and minority share are the strongest predictors of low educational attainment, each exhibiting positive and highly significant effects. Overall, the findings highlight the role of social factors in shaping educational outcomes in high school.

The Effects Of Neighborhood And Interior Characteristics On Residential Sale Prices, Ella Sophie Hagman

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This study analyses to what extent certain neighborhood and interior characteristics affect residential sale prices, after accounting for standard property variables. This is important to examine in order to understand the function of the housing market, the sources of price differences, and whether residential values can be controlled by prioritizing specific desirable property features. The study is based on a dataset of approximately 330,000 observations from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), as well as walkability data obtained from Walk Score. The data is analyzed in Stata, using three regression models with different combinations of explanatory variables. The results show that …

Do Rural Areas Gender-Discriminate Wages More Than Metropolitan Areas?, Ali Gonzalez, Michael Montano, Brandon Sacks, Joseph Williams

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This study analyzes the gender wage gap in metropolitan versus rural areas using U.S. hourly wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), for the period 2010-2025. The analysis uses regressions on a semi-log wage model and Blinder-Oaxaca decompositions to compare the gaps and separate the effects attributable to explained (endowment) differences from those attributable to unexplained (coefficient) differences. The semi-log wage model reveals a percentage wage decrease for females of approximately 17.4% in rural areas and 9.9% in metropolitan areas. The Blinder-Oaxaca decompositions further indicate that the unexplained (coefficient) component of the gap is substantially larger in rural …

Labor Market Responses To Ai: Measuring Wage Effects Across U.S. Occupations, Kaitlin Pham, Karla Rodriguez

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing economies around the world, with some experts predicting an impact greater than the Industrial Revolution. As AI becomes more common in daily life and business, questions have grown about how it might affect jobs, wages, and inequality. The rise of automation and highly capable AI models has made people wonder which occupations will benefit and which might be at risk. This study looks at how exposure to AI technologies affects wage trajectories in the United States. Using occupational-level data from O*NET and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we build an AI exposure index …

Simple Determinants Of Commercial Bank Failures, Matthrew Qi

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This study investigates the internal and macroeconomic determinants of commercial banking failures in the United States spanning 1959 to 2025. Using a logit model and a four-quarter lag, two models are estimated: a comprehensive model (1985–2025) and an extended panel model (1960–2025). Empirical results reveal internal CAMELS metrics are primary determinants of survival; profitability and capital adequacy defends against failures, while asset quality deterioration and management inefficiencies accelerates failure. The “too big to fail” paradigm is empirically validated. Contractionary monetary policy and labor market stress increase failure probabilities. Real GDP growth exhibits a role shift predicting commercial bank failures.

The Structural Limitations Of Mining Output Growth In Nevada, Mckinley Brown, Emma Kitchen

Undergraduate Economics Working Paper Series

This study compares short and long trends in Nevada to the production output within the mining industry. Nevada produces around 70% of the United States gold and about 15% of the world's critical minerals. From its position as one of the most resource rich mining regions globally to its emergence as a growing economic hub, mining played a central role in Nevada's economy. However, despite the industry’s importance, Nevada still faces inefficiencies in production output due to insufficient attention to key inputs such as labor, infrastructure, technology, and energy resources.

In-Use Stability And Device Compatibility Define Clinically Actionable Handling Limits For A Gmp-Produced Attenuated Listeria Monocytogenes Vaccine Expressing Gucy2c, Jagmohan Singh, Taranjot Johar, Vannessa Scully, Scott A. Waldman, Babar Bashir, Adam E. Snook

Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

Background: Live-attenuated Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) vectors are a clinically validated cancer immunotherapy platform, but translation requires reproducible, clinically realistic workflows for dose preparation and infusion. For live bacterial products, in-use stability and device compatibility can drive dose variability through adsorption, settling, and device losses. Methods: We developed and GMP-manufactured an attenuated Lm vaccine expressing human GUCY2C (Lm-GUCY2C) and performed translational characterization, including construct verification and immunogenicity readouts, and defined the administration-focused in-use stability and device compatibility. Post-thaw stability was assessed in primary cryovials and during preparation and delivery from 250 mL saline infusion bags using standard clinical devices (syringes/needles, filter-free …