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Selenate Oxyanion Engineering Of Ruo2 Breaks The Activity-Stability Trade-Off For Acidic Oxygen Evolution, Qisheng Zeng, Qian Lu, Birou Huang, Zhuohan Chen, Weixing Wu, Ying Wang

Online First

Anion engineering has emerged as an effective strategy for improving the activity and stability of RuO₂ catalysts toward acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER). However, the relatively low oxidation potentials of most anionic dopants render them prone to over-oxidation and dissolution under OER conditions, limiting their long-term effectiveness. Herein, we present a surface oxyanion-engineering strategy by anchoring selenate (SeO₄^2-), a thermodynamically stable oxyanion, onto RuO₂ through interfacial Se-O-Ru linkages. Mechanistic investigations reveal that surface-bound SeO₄^2- functions as an electron-withdrawing regulator, increasing the oxidation state of Ru-O bonds, which suppresses excessive lattice oxygen participation and …

Quality Improvement Project: Improving Nurse Confidence In Managing Patient Aggression Using The Brøset Violence Checklist And Team-Based Strategies, Grace Amakulor

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Workplace violence remains a concern in psychiatric nursing, particularly when changes in patient behavior are not recognized early or communicated consistently. This quality improvement (QI) project was conducted at a psychiatric recovery center in Central Ohio after identifying a practice gap in aggression risk assessment and response. The purpose was to implement and evaluate a multicomponent aggression-management approach using the Brøset Violence Checklist (BVC), structured team huddles, and individualized aggression care plans. The aim was to improve nurse confidence (primary outcome) and reduce aggressive behavioral incidents (secondary outcome) over four weeks. Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and Lewin’s Change Theory guided …

Quality Improvement Project: Telehealth Follow-Up After Psychiatric Hospital Discharge, Ikemi Echeng

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The period following psychiatric hospitalization is a high-risk transition during which inconsistent communication, delayed follow-up, and poorly coordinated referrals can create gaps in continuity of care. This quality improvement project addressed inconsistent post-discharge follow-up processes in a community outpatient mental health clinic. The purpose was to implement staff education and a structured workflow incorporating the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Discharge Phone Call Tool to improve staff confidence, telehealth follow-up, and referral coordination over eight weeks. A quantitative, quasi-experimental, one-group pre- and post-intervention design was used. Staff confidence was measured with Grundy’s C-Scale, and telehealth follow-up and referral activities …

Impact Of Cannabis Use Screening And Early Intervention In Outpatient Psychiatric Settings, Theresa Chibuoke

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Cannabis use can complicate psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, and clinical outcomes, yet standardized cannabis-use screening remains inconsistently implemented in behavioral health practice. This quality improvement (QI) project addressed inconsistent cannabis screening and referral practices in an outpatient psychiatric clinic by implementing a standardized workflow to improve screening documentation to at least 80% and timely referral completion to at least 75%. A quantitative, quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design included 10 outpatient psychiatric providers over six weeks. Lewin’s Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze model guided change, the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework supported implementation, and Donabedian’s Structure-Process-Outcome model guided the project. The evidence-based intervention incorporated provider education, the valid and reliable …

Quality Improvement Project: The Impact Of Proper Utilization Of Suicidal Ideation Screening Tools, Anuoluwapo Bode-Oloye

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Suicide remains a significant public health concern, emphasizing the importance of consistent and evidence-based suicide risk assessment in outpatient mental health settings. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project was to determine how the provider’s implementation of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales (CSSRS) according to the recommendations of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration would impact the confidence and the rate of completion of suicidal screening tools (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales) compared to current clinic policy in an outpatient mental health clinic for over twelve weeks. This project used Lewin’s change model …

Quality Improvement Project: Improve Patient Show Rate For Appointments At The Outpatient Diabetic Clinic, Smitha Mathew

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Missed appointments disrupt diabetes management, delay treatment, and waste healthcare resources. This quality improvement project evaluated whether patient-centered scheduling, staff education, and multimodal communication reduced no-show rates among adults with diabetes. The Plan-Do-Study-Act model provided the theoretical and implementation framework, while Kotter’s Eight-Step Change Model guided practice change. The uncontrolled preintervention-postintervention project occurred from January through July 2026 in a hospital-based outpatient diabetes clinic. The evidence-based intervention included 45-minute staff education, scheduling based on patients’ preferred days and times, verifying contact information and communication preferences, sending telephone and text reminders, and re-engaging patients the same day after missed appointments. Appointment …

The Impact Of Provider Education On Medication Adherence In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project, Tina Ezeh

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Medication adherence is important in psychiatric care, as nonadherence can contribute to poor health outcomes and increased use of healthcare services. A needs assessment at an outpatient psychiatric clinic identified inconsistent medication adherence education, with only 30% of providers routinely providing education and 20% using a structured approach. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate structured provider education, with the aim of assessing changes in provider confidence and the frequency of medication adherence education over eight weeks. Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model guided project implementation, while the Donabedian Model was used for project evaluation. A quantitative, one-group pretest-posttest …

Quality Improvement Project: Providing Evidence-Based Practice Education On Administering The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screening During Visits Once Per Trimester And Postpartum, Megan Keeney

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Perinatal depression (PND) is prevalent worldwide and frequently remains undetected and untreated due to inconsistent screening. At the project site, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was administered postpartum only, without standardization. This quality improvement project implemented evidence-based provider education and a revised EPDS protocol, screening once per trimester and postpartum, to increase PND identification, provider self-confidence, self-efficacy, and behavioral health referral rates. This project was guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and the Donabedian framework. A quantitative pre-post design was used with nine providers in an outpatient women’s health clinic, alongside a retrospective and post-implementation electronic health record (EHR) review. …

Quality Improvement Project: Enhancing Suicide Recognition Protocols With The Use Of Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale In An Outpatient Mental Health Practice, Pamela Oxley

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Suicide prevention in outpatient mental health settings requires prompt recognition of and an appropriate response to suicide-related concerns, including those initially communicated to administrative staff. Frontline administrative phone staff may first encounter patients expressing suicidal thoughts; however, evidence supports education and standardized processes to facilitate effective recognition and response. At the project site, a practice gap existed in administrative staff preparation and confidence in responding to suicide-related concerns. The quality improvement project addressed this gap through structured, standardized Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) education paired with a standardized suicide-risk stratification and escalation protocol. The project aimed to improve administrative staff …

The Cognitive Construction Of Sustainable Environmental Awareness Through Green Language Pedagogy In Second Language Acquisition, Meral Yavuz Kartal, Osman Yılmaz Kartal

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

The escalating global ecological crisis highlights the need for new approaches to sustainability education, while the cognitive role of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) remains underexplored. This study employs a critical literature review with a systematic search and qualitative thematic synthesis to develop a proposed Green Language Pedagogy (GLP) model. The review followed a four-stage screening protocol (identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion) and analyzed 50 theoretical and empirical sources published between 2014 and 2025. This analysis of the selected literature reveals a stark disparity: an estimated 85% of the reviewed environmental education research focuses on factual knowledge transfer, whereas only 15% …

Beyond The Headset: Building An Emerging Technology Program In An Academic Library, Beryl White-Bing

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

This presentation included information on virtual reality, augmented reality, podcasting, and artificial intelligence in academic libraries.  It addressed collaborative partnerships that make emerging-technology programs sustainable, integrating virtual reality and other technologies into library instruction, creating experiential-learning opportunities across disciplines and assessment.

Nontarget Analysis Of The Volatile And Semivolatile Chemical Profile Of Wildland Firefighter Gear: Insight Into Occupational Exposure And Health Implications, Patrica Ivy Agorsor, Husam Kafeenah, Margaret D. Taiwo, Robin M. Verble, Michael O. Eze

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Prescribed fire releases a complex mixture of volatile and semivolatile organic compounds to the environment. Firefighters are directly exposed to these hazardous mixtures through occupational activities. This study investigated the volatile and semivolatile chemical contamination profile of firefighter protective gear and the effectiveness of laundering as a decontamination strategy. Our results revealed that firefighter gear accumulated a broad spectrum of combustion-derived contaminants, predominantly composed of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and derivatives, phenolic compounds, and aromatic hydrocarbons. Representative compounds identified included toluene, biphenyl, naphthalene, 1-methynaphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene, acenaphthene, phenol, alkylated phenols, and chlorinated phenols. Quantitative analysis revealed representative combustion-derived compounds at concentrations (mean …

Camouflaging Autistic Traits Is Not A Consequence Of Conformist Tendencies, Alastair Smith, Rhiannon Walsh

School of Psychology

Social camouflaging behaviours are often used by people with high autistic traits to negotiate a predominantly neurotypical social world. Previous discussion has associated camouflaging with a tendency to conform, although it has also been suggested that masking autistic tendencies may be a more specific motivating factor. The relationship between autistic traits and conformity is itself equivocal, suggesting that it may not necessarily be a driving force for social camouflaging in this group. To better characterise the relationship between these factors, we conducted an exploratory questionnaire study comprising measures of social conformity (Tendency to Conform Questionnaire), autistic traits (AQ), social camouflaging …

Associations Between Emotional Intelligence, Gender, And Situational Leadership Style Among Certified Public Accountant Firm Leaders In The Southeastern United States, Amber Holland

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Emotional intelligence among certified public accountant (CPA) firm leaders is important for navigating demanding workloads, client pressures, workforce challenges, and complex interpersonal environments. Understanding factors associated with emotional intelligence may help senior CPA firm leaders strengthen leadership effectiveness and workforce stability. The purpose of this quantitative correlational research project was to examine the extent to which situational leadership behaviors and gender predicted emotional intelligence among CPA firm leaders in the southeastern United States. Emotional intelligence theory grounded the research project. Participants were 69 qualifying CPA firm leaders with at least 3 years of leadership experience. Data were collected through an …

Spartan Daily, September 29, 2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 167, Issue 16

Divergent Electoral Judgements: Muhammadiyah’S Organisational Values And Pre-Election Voting Intentions In Kendari During Indonesia’S 2024 Presidential Election, Muhammad Ikhsan, Nurjannah Nurjannah, Rini Harjanti Poapa, Irma Irayanti

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This article examines how candidate assessments and organisational commitments enter pre-election voting intentions among Muhammadiyah members and active sympathisers in Kendari during Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design combined a survey of 280 respondents with subsequent interviews involving 17 purposively selected informants. Prabowo–Gibran received 41.07% of stated intentions, Anies–Muhaimin 33.57%, and Ganjar–Mahfud 25.36%; no pair secured majority support. Multinomial logistic regression showed positive associations between candidate evaluation and preferences for both Anies–Muhaimin and Prabowo–Gibran relative to Ganjar–Mahfud. Economic considerations reached significance in the Prabowo–Gibran comparison, whereas religious–social considerations did so in the Anies–Muhaimin comparison. Organisational involvement and …

Primary Care Providers In Alabama And Washington Who Provide Care To African American Women With Dense Breast Tissue With And Without A Cancer Diagnosis, Andrea Shermaine Mcdaniel

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American women with dense breast tissue have experienced challenges related to breast cancer screening, timely follow-up care, and access to diagnostic services. There was limited research showing the experiences of primary care providers (PCPs) who provided care to this population. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of PCPs in Alabama and Washington who provided care to African American women with dense breast tissue, both with and without a breast cancer diagnosis. The conceptual framework for this study was intersectionality theory, which is used to consider multiple social determinants of health when examining …

Evaluation Of Disaster Mitigation Policy Implementation And Public Health Integration Through The “Sipatokkong” Program In Strengthening Tourism Village Resilience, Nurul Azisah Sahrani, Andi Alif Raihan Analta

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Disaster risks in tourism villages are increasing, generating multidimensional impacts on environmental, economic, institutional, and public health. In late 2024, Mattabulu Tourism Village experienced an 83% decline in tourist visits following a series of disasters, disrupting tourism activities and weakening local governance capacity. This study uses a qualitative case study design to evaluate disaster mitigation policy implementation through the “Sipatokkong” Program. Evaluation applied four Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development–Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC) criteria: relevance, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability, operationalized through policy implementation, street-level bureaucracy, and collaborative governance frameworks. Data were obtained from five documents and non-participatory field observations conducted …

Individual Host Variation In Single-Cell Responses To Enteroaggregative Escherichia Coli Infection Modeled With Human Colon Organoids, Ling Qiu, Tajhal D Patel, Hannah E Jones, Cristian Coarfa, Anthony W Maresso

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a leading cause of diarrhea worldwide. Interestingly, EAEC disease outcomes vary dramatically among infected individuals, ranging from asymptomatic colonization to acute and chronic diarrhea. While previous research has focused on EAEC virulence factors, emerging evidence suggests that host genetic and cellular background may be equally important in determining disease susceptibility. To understand host-driven disease heterogeneity, we performed single-cell RNA sequencing on human colon organoids (HCOs) derived from three healthy adult donors following EAEC 042 infection. Surprisingly, despite comparable EAEC adherence across donors, we observed striking donor-specific responses to infection at multiple levels. A total of …

Eeg-Emg Coupling And Functional Neuroplasticity In Elite Combat Athletes: Effects Of Neurofeedback Training On Corticomuscular Coherence And Performance, Alicja Markiel, Kinga Łosińska, Marcin Żak, Adam Maszczyk

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: Neurofeedback training has gained attention as a neuroplasticity based intervention for athletic performance, yet pathways linking cortical oscillatory modulation to neuromuscular adaptation and strength remain poorly characterized in elite combat athletes. Objective: This study examines whether EEG neurofeedback targeting sensorimotor alpha upregulation and frontal theta/delta modulation enhances cortico-muscular coherence, neuromuscular function, and maximal strength in elite MMA athletes. Methods: Thirty elite male MMA athletes (n = 10/arm) were randomized to intensive neurofeedback (E20G, 20 sessions), abbreviated neurofeedback (E15G, 15 sessions), or sham control. EEG spectral indices, EMG parameters (RMS, MF, iEMG, onset latency), beta band CMC, and maximal strength …

New Basketball Venues And Attendance In Men's College Basketball: Insights For Facility Planning And Athletic Department Strategy, Brad Stinnett

Global Sport Business Journal

As college athletic departments continue to put considerable resources into basketball facilities, understanding the impact these venues can have on attendance has become increasingly vital. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of new basketball facilities on attendance among NCAA Division I men's basketball programs. Using a longitudinal pre-post comparative research design, 20 programs that opened new venues since the 2015-16 season served as the sample. A dataset was created using publicly available secondary archival data sources. Findings highlight attendance patterns after the opening of the new venue, facility capacity utilization, and changes in program winning percentage. …

The Supreme Court's Ideal Audience, H. Jefferson Powell

ConLawNOW

This Essay argues that the answer to the troubling question of whether constitutional law on the Supreme Court level is truly "law," is yes. Or at least can be yes without any radical change to our modes of constitutional law reasoning by understanding how and why the Justices' write their opinions. It suggests that George Christie’s classic book, The Notion of an Ideal Audience in Legal Argument, provides part of the basis for affirming the law-ness of American constitutional law in two ways. First, using the lens of constitutional law provided by Christie’s formulation of the ideal audience concept, it …

Enhancing Visitor Experiences Through Storytelling In Interpretive Tour Guiding, Naoko Yamada

International Journal of Tour Guiding and Visitor Attraction Research

Heritage interpretation enables visitors to make sense of their experiences by communicating meaningful messages at natural and cultural heritage sites. By fostering understanding, appreciation, and personal relevance, interpretation enriches visitor experiences and encourages responsible attitudes and behaviors. Among various interpretive approaches, storytelling has emerged as a particularly promising means of achieving these outcomes. However, research examining how storytelling enriches heritage interpretation and promotes deeper visitor engagement remains limited. This conceptual paper synthesizes literature from storytelling, psychology, marketing, tourism, and heritage interpretation to develop a framework explaining how storytelling influences interpretive outcomes. The framework proposes that story elements activate psychological mechanisms, …

Kierkegaard, Walter Lowrie

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

New York : Harper & Brothers, [1962]

Call #: B4377 .L6 1962

Contains underlining and marginal lining

PDF information: 72 pages - 33.7 MB

The N-Word As A Comma, Deshawn Vega

Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition

Deshawn Vega is a Biology major from Boston, Massachusetts. Drawing on his experiences as a mixed-race Black man, his essay examines racism, cultural appropriation, and the ways prejudice can operate both inside and outside the home. Because part of his family is not Black, Deshawn has experienced racism in complex and sometimes unexpected ways. He describes the essay as “an opportunity for me to tell my story and exemplify the ways in which racism has impacted not only myself, but many others just like me.” The project’s creative freedom allowed him to combine personal narrative with a broader analysis of …

Combing Out The Kinks Of Identity: Why Black Hair Is More Than A Personal Choice, Christina Jouthe

Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition

Christina Jouthe is a Public Health major from Boston, Massachusetts. As a Black woman, she is drawn to subjects that allow her to examine Black culture, identity, representation, and femininity. Her essay gave her an opportunity to enter a discourse grounded in her own experiences while also expanding her understanding through research. Christina explains that “this semester allowed me to realize that writing can be fun and personable.” Previously, she had often been required to write about subjects that did not interest her or to follow formats that left little room for personal perspective. This particular project encouraged her to …

When The People You Love Are No Longer Down The Hall, Diego Hernández Hernández

Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition

Diego Hernández Hernández is a Computer Science major and prospective Mathematics minor. Originally from El Salvador, he grew up primarily in Revere and Holbrook, Massachusetts. A first-generation immigrant and nontraditional student, Diego returned to school seven years after graduating from high school. His essay examines how communication between emerging adults and their families changes after they leave home, drawing particularly on his relationship with his mother. To make that relationship visible to readers, he incorporated a series of their text messages into the project. Diego explains that this essay “was special to me because it revolved around my family and …

Trans Joy And The Lesson Of Authentic Living, Emma Victra Danvers

Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition

Emma Victra Danvers is a Psychology major from North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Her essay investigates trans joy and the research demonstrating the positive effects of gender transition. As a trans woman writing during a particularly difficult period for the transgender community, Emma wanted to examine joy not as an escape from political realities but as a meaningful source of strength and resilience. She explains, “The more I started writing it, the more I realized how much I have to be happy about. I found that trans joy again that I lost for a little bit.” The project also helped Emma …

The Impacts Of Glp-1 Medication Use, Physically And Culturally, Jack Daley

Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition

Jack Daley is a Computer Science major from Williston, Vermont. Inspired by his family’s experience with GLP-1 medications, including his mother’s experience as a Type 1 diabetic, his essay examines the medical applications of these drugs beyond their increasingly popular association with weight loss. Because public conversations about GLP-1 medications were changing rapidly while he was writing, Jack found it especially rewarding to investigate “a topic that was developing in real time” and that he regularly encountered outside an academic setting. The project allowed him to move beyond personal experience and popular discussion to develop a more informed perspective on …

To Speak Is To Survive: Language, Loss And Holding On, Mathilda Sanon

Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition

Mathilda Sanon is a Psychology major with an English minor from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Mathilda explains that this essay was deeply personal to her because it is tied to her family, her culture, and her own experiences of language. She thought often of her grandmother, who has lived in the United States for decades but has never let go of Haitian Kreyol. “Watching her speak her language so freely while I have spent years adjusting mine to fit into certain spaces really stuck with me,” Mathilda reflects. She says that she did not want to write about language loss as some …