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Poor Peer Relations During Early Adolescence Amplify Bidirectional Pathways Between Body Dissatisfaction And Alcohol Misuse, Molly Selover

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

The current study focuses on the growth of body dissatisfaction and alcohol misuse, and factors that amplify their interplay. Participants were 221 sixth- and seventh-grade students (118 girls, 103 boys; ages 10–13) attending a public school in Florida. Self-reports and peer nominations were collected at three time points across the course of a school year. Results from parallel process growth models indicated that higher self-reported body dissatisfaction at the beginning of the school year predicted increases in self-reported alcohol misuse across the academic year. Conversely, higher initial alcohol misuse predicted increases in body dissatisfaction. Follow-up analyses revealed that loneliness, low …

Hypovolemic Shock In The Setting Of Third Spacing With Concentric Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: A Physiology-Guided Management Of Fluid Resuscitation—Case Report And Literature Review, Akram M. Eraky, Yasser Mokhtar, Guy Grabau, Adnan Khan, Mark Jarosz, Alisha Wright, Matthew Grounds, Kyle Kennedy

GME Publications

Patients with preload-dependent conditions are at high risk of hemodynamic instability from both hypovolemia and hypervolemia. In hypovolemic states, the presence of third spacing may be misleading and obscure true intravascular volume status. Therefore, management of critically ill patients should be guided by a thorough understanding of physiology and pathophysiology to appropriately address hemodynamic derangements. Overreliance on rigid protocols and protocol-driven care without adequate clinical judgment may, in some cases, adversely affect patient outcomes. Herein, we present a case of hypovolemia-induced hypotension in the setting of third spacing and concentric left ventricular hypertrophy.

Unseen, Unheard, Uninvited: Black Fathers And School Access In Redeveloped Spaces, James Dejong Alexander

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Abstract This qualitative study examined how three Black fathers in South Memphis's Foote Park/Foote Homes redevelopment area navigated school access for their children amid community displacement. Rooted in Community Cultural Wealth Theory (Yosso, 2005), which highlights the diverse forms of capital—aspirational, navigational, social, linguistic, familial, and resistant—that communities of color possess but are often overlooked by mainstream institutions, the research focused on three individuals: Mister Miles, Mister Otis, and Mister Langston. These pseudonyms honor Miles Davis, Otis Kaye, and Langston Hughes and position the fathers as holders of valuable community wealth whose educational navigation experiences constitute legitimate knowledge. Documentary sources …

Enhancing The Well-Being Of Refugees With Disabilities Through Equitable Access To Essential Services: A Participatory Qualitative Study In The United States, Mustafa Rfat

Brown School Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Access to services for refugees with disabilities (RwDs) is critically important for improving their well-being and enhancing their integration. This population often faces prolonged exclusion that begins in their country of origin and often continues to worsen during displacement, leading to accumulated disparities. Because the United States (U.S.) refugee program is structured around rapid employment, refugees who do not fit the fast-track employment criteria are often left behind. RwDs are often considered unemployable, which automatically shifts resources and services away from them. Abandoning RwDs during the critical period of resettlement puts them at heightened risk of increased and long-term exclusion. …

The Fungus Among Us: Latency, Reactivation, And The Expanding Clinical Spectrum Of Coccidioidomycosis, Sumeet Bhardwaj, Arushi Tewari, Rishima Tewari, Simona Kogan

Student Publications

Coccidioidomycosis is a serious fungal infection that can produce a wide range of clinical manifestations, from mild, self-limiting pulmonary disease to severe, disseminated infection that can involve nearly any organ system, including the skin. Coccidioidomycosis may also affect patients at the psychiatric level. Its clinical relevance has increased markedly in recent years, as incidence continues to climb, geographic distribution widens, and emerging presentations challenge traditional assumptions regarding fungal latency and host immunity. A notably important and developing area of study is the concept of late reactivation. A narrative review of the literature was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar. …

Behind The Curtain Of The Faculty Job Interview Process, Russell T. Johnson, Natalia Sánchez

Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research

Securing a faculty position is the final milestone for many individuals completing their PhD or postdoctoral training. However, navigating the academic job market can feel like a full-time endeavor, which often has to be balanced alongside tasks like manuscript preparation, dissertation completion, or grant applications. Despite extensive training in research and teaching, many candidates report feeling underprepared for the multifaceted and often hidden nature of the faculty interview process. Furthermore, seeking guidance about this process can be intimidating for some, as individuals may lack access to a career development mentoring team. As part of the 2024 American Society of Biomechanics …

Patient's Age Impact On Stroke Risk And Intracranial Aneurysm Occlusion: Scent Flow Diverter Study-A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial On Large And Giant Aneurysms, Ajay K. Wakhloo, Paul Jenkins, Philip M. Meyers, Alexander L. Coon, Peter T. Kan, Ajit S. Puri, Joost De Vries, Giuseppe Lanzino, Mark D. Bain, Koji C. Ebersole, Babu G. Welch, Aclan Dogan, Pascal Jabbour, J. Mocco, Adnan H. Siddiqui, Aquilla S. Turk, Philipp Taussky, Ricardo A. Hanel

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The prospective single-arm nonrandomized SCENT (Surpass Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization System Pivotal) trial on flow diverter treatment of large and giant intracranial aneurysms (IA) was analyzed for patients' age and IA characteristics affecting stroke and occlusion rates over 5 years (Trial registration NCT01716117).

METHODS: Impact on major ipsilateral stroke and IA occlusion was studied by stratifying age as 65 years and younger vs older than 65. Kaplan-Meier estimates of time to both endpoints, stratified by age, were created. Univariate predictors of time-to-stroke were analyzed using univariable proportional hazards regression models. Limited bivariable modeling was also attempted.

RESULTS: Of …

Post-Operative Delirium: A Neurocognitive Syndrome Expressed Through An Interactive Website Module Of Animations, Bailey Mikytuck

Theses

Post-operative delirium (POD) is a neurocognitive complication that can arise in patients who have undergone a surgical procedure. It is characterized by the onset of reduced attention or cognition, mood or personality disturbances, and hallucinations that occur between 10 minutes to multiple days after waking up from anesthesia. These symptoms may only be brief, but in some cases can lead to long-term cognitive impairment and dysfunction and have been associated with the development of dementias. It is estimated that rates of POD occurrence are between 13.2- 41.7% with major risk factors including being over the age of 65 and the …

Air Quality Escape Room (Escr): Engaging Residents In Health Equity Education, Victoria Gillet, Jacob Bidwell, Anne Getzin, Aaron A. Levy, Deborah Simpson, Matthew Zabel, Delaney Cairns, Advocate Health Air Quality Escape Room Working Group

Aurora GME

Introduction:

Social and structural drivers of health, including environmental exposures such as air pollution, are increasingly recognized as essential components of equitable health care delivery. Despite this, internal medicine residents often face barriers to meaningfully incorporating environmental health considerations into clinical decision-making. Gamification, including medical education escape rooms, has shown promise in improving learner engagement, autonomy, and competence in nontraditional biomedical topics. This project describes the development of an immersive escape room–style educational intervention focused on the health impacts of air quality for internal medicine residents.

Methods:

In December 2025, two internal medicine faculty participated in a medical education design …

Records Management Systems Employed By Registries In Zambia: A Case Study Of Selected Departments In Health And Education In Livingstone., Sututu Imasiku

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the records management systems employed in the education and health sectors in Zambia, with a focus on their role in improving service. Using a mixed-methods triangulation design, data was collected through surveys, interviews, observations from registry users and key informants with a sample size of 150. 100 teachers where purposively sampled from the Education department specifically at the District Education Secretary registry with 5 key informants and 40 from the Livingstone Teaching Hospital registry with 5 key informants. Chi-square t-test and descriptive analysis was used in quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. The …

An Assessment Of The Effectiveness Of Records Management On Service Delivery. A Case Study Of Ministry Of Local Government And Rural Development In Zambia, 'Pamela Lweendo Hangoma, Kadeyo M. Kuyela, Sututu Imasiku, Adrian Chisale, Glenda Ntalasha, Matilda Mercy Muchinga, Emma M. Ndalameta-Theo, Dalitso Mvula The

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assessed records management practices and their influence on service delivery in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in Zambia. The study was guided by the Records Continuum Model, which emphasizes the continuous management of records from creation, capture, organization, use, to preservation. The objectives were to examine current records management practices, assess their effect on service delivery, identify challenges, and propose strategies for improvement. A qualitative case study design was adopted, with data collected from 22 participants across 11 departments through face-to-face interviews, and analyzed thematically using content analysis. Findings revealed that records are generated through …

Agentic Hallucination Risk Scoring For Medical Llms Via Uncertainty Quantification And Clinical Knowledge Injection, Mayank Kapadia, Mohammad Masum

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Large Language Models (LLMs) have witnessed significant adoption across numerous domains since 2020, but their proclivity to hallucinate creates unacceptable dangers in high-risk environments like healthcare, where wrong outputs can directly jeopardize human safety. While present systems focus on pre-generation mitigation strategies, they cannot ensure the safety of individual outputs during inference. We provide a post hoc Hallucination Risk Scoring (HRS) methodology that intercepts questionable outputs before they reach patients via an agentic pipeline. Given a medical question, a domain-specific LLM generates an initial response from which five complimentary uncertainty signals are computed, which are then separated into a decision …

Fort Hays State University Tiger Weekly, April 17, 2026, University Relations

Tiger Weekly Newsletters

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Mapping Burdens And Inequalities Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Young Females Across 953 Locations 1990–2040 With Deep Learning Forecasts, Yaling Wu, Wenxiang Cai, Mao Chen, Susu Luo, Robert J Norman, Mahnaz Bahri Khomami, Lisa Moran, Heping Zhang, Suhaniya N S Samarasinghe, Salman Rawaf, Davd A Ehrmann, Liming Pan, Kexin Ding, Shuxian Ma, Lili Zheng, Xian Shao, You Zuo, Baozhen Huang, Fei Li, Mingyang Xue, Tongrui Shang, Guangyao Cai, Yuanyuan Chen, Ying Wang, Yutong Lu, Dong Wang, Yuanyuan Wan, Ningning Wu, Ciqing Lin, Wei Pan, Rui Zhang, Tingting Yao, Yiming Xiong, Kai Chen, Jianli Zhao, Shunrong Li, Liling Zhu, Luyuan Tan, Yinduo Zeng, You Zeng, Lukasz Szarpak, Nadia M Hamdy, Claire Chenwen Zhong, Fa Yuan, Yihang Chu, Xiao Jia, Peng Wu, Linjiang Wei, Yanfang Ye, João Conde, Zimeng Wu, Jinjin Zhang, Yamei Tang, Pengpeng Ye, Dongzi Yang, Shixuan Wang, Azeem Majeed, Helena Teede, Wenyi Jin, Queran Lin

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disorder impacting the health of young female populations. Using harmonized estimates from 953 locations, we assessed temporal trends, geographic inequalities, and forecasts of PCOS among individuals aged 10-24 years from 1990 to 2040. Between 1990 and 2021, global prevalence and disability burden increased by more than 30%, with the highest burden observed among those aged 20-24 years. Substantial geographic heterogeneity was identified, with particularly high prevalence in Europe and East Asia. While high-income regions carried the greatest absolute burden, low- and middle-income regions showed the fastest growth, accompanied by widening …

Assessment Of Clinical And Neuroimaging Efficacy Of Treatment Targeting Tau Pathology In Mild Cognitive Impairment And Mild To Moderate Alzheimer’S Disease With Hydromethylthionine Mesylate Using External Control Data, Bjoern O. Schelter, Helen Shiells, Serena Lo, Nafeesa Nazlee, Emily Evans, Peter Bentham, Serge Gauthier, Henrik Zetterberg, Gordon K. Wilcock, Lutz Froelich, Alistair Burns, Emer Macsweeney, Clive Ballard, Jin-Tai Yu, Tay Siew Choon, Vahe Asvatourian, Natalia Muehlemann, Jan Priel, Karin Kook, Tenecia Sullivan, Diane Downie, Sonya Miller, Carol Pringle, John M. D. Storey, Tom Baddeley, Charles R. Harrington, Roger Staff, Anca-Larisa Sandu, Claire Hull, Richard G. Stefanacci, Claude M. Wischik

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM) targets tau pathology and also has tau-independent symptomatic activity. A traditional randomised placebo-controlled trial (RCT) was precluded by loss of blinding due to urinary colouration and therapeutic activity at the minimum dose required to maintain blinding.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of HMTM in participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD).

METHODS: Because a traditional RCT was not feasible without loss of blinding, we compared HMTM 16 mg/day in TRx-237-039 with propensity score matched true placebo controls from the FDA-sponsored Critical Path for AD (CPAD) database with …

Embedding 21st Century Skills In English Language Education For Health Vocational Students: A Systematic Literature Review, Karmilah Karmilah, Euis Reliyanti Arum, Wiwin Winarti

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The integration of 21st-century skills—critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity—into English language education is essential for preparing health vocational students to meet the demands of a globalized healthcare industry. This systematic review examined how these skills are embedded within English language teaching for health vocational students and evaluates the effectiveness of innovative pedagogical approaches, including Project-Based Learning (PJBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Using the PRISMA framework, the study reviewed peer-reviewed articles published between 2012 and 2024 from PubMed, ERIC, and Google Schoolar. Inclusion criteria focused on studies addressing the application of 21st-century skills in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) within …

Development Of Tpack-Based Learning Book To Improve Learning Outcomes Of Third Grade Students Of State Elementary School 16 Banda Aceh, Nurul Zikri Filina, Siti Mayang Sari, Zahraini Zahraini, Jiyeon Na

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research aims to develop a TPACK-based Basic Science learning book as an effort to improve the learning outcomes of class III students at State Elementary School 16 Banda Aceh. This research is a type of research and development (R&D), using the ADDIE method (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research results prove that the TPACK-based Basic Science learning book is suitable for use with media expert validation results in the very good category (93%), material expert validation in the very good category (94%), language experts showing the very good category (90%). The TPACK-based Basic Science Book can improve the …

Designing Integrated Program For Teaching Language, Literature, And Arts For Young Learners, Yusnita Febrianti, Anik Nunuk Wulyani, Shirly Rizki Kusumaningrum, Joni Agung Sudarmanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Much research discussed the value of teaching additional language, literature, and the arts for young learners. Among the many benefits, some research mentioned the development of children’s knowledge, emotion, intellect, imagination, as well as reading habits. Collectively, most studies in this area suggested facilitating the teaching of language, literature, and the arts as a part of lesson planning in the classroom. However, in an ESL context such as Indonesia, the ideal situation for the incorporation of language, literature, and the arts is not easy to accomplish. Therefore, the study outlines a design of a program that integrates the teaching of …

Exploring Foreign Language Teaching Anxiety: A Case Study Of Pre-Service Teachers Professional Education Program, Elmiatun Nafiah, Hutkemri Zulnaidi, Utami Widiati, Nanang Zubaidi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Foreign Language Teaching Anxiety (FLTA) is a significant concern among pre-service teachers, particularly in the Indonesian educational context. This study explores the key factors contributing to FLTA, the coping strategies employed by teachers, and the role of the Teacher Education Program (PPG) in alleviating teaching-related stress. Using a case study design, interviews were conducted with two in-service teachers who had completed the PPG program, and the data was analyzed thematically based on the Foreign Language Teaching Anxiety Scale (Horwitz, 1996). Findings indicate that students' lack of enthusiasm and teachers' self-perception of language proficiency are primary sources of anxiety. In response, …

Using Tablet Pcs In Teaching, Sarita Veeraragavoodoo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research purposes is prove the impact of adopting tablet PCs on enhancement of teaching in secondary schools of Mauritius. The research was conducted by mixed method which comprised of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Results from the studies and researches have shown more positive impacts than negative ones which affect teaching in secondary schools of Mauritius. The best means is to resort to applying Tablet PCs within education to promote teaching for efficiency and effectiveness.

National E-Criteria In Finnish Higher Education: A Tpack-Informed Policy Analysis, Ejike Okonkwo

Essays in Education

Responding to calls for a deeper understanding of contextual factors shaping learning, this paper examines the Digivisio 2030 e-criteria, a recently introduced national higher education quality framework designed to enhance digital pedagogy. Document analysis was used to examine five key features of the e-criteria: research-based, modularity, diversity, accessibility, and availability. The findings reveal that the e-criteria function as structural enablers, offering non-prescriptive guidelines that support reliable and user-friendly digital environments, flexible course design, inclusive teaching practices, equitable access to learning resources, and ongoing reflection on pedagogical processes. These findings are interpreted through a deductive approach using the Technological, Pedagogical, and …

Comprehensive Genome Annotation Of Bacteriophage Phrampa: Insights Into Gene Organization And Function, Kimi Norway, Brian Burnes

Undergraduate Research Conference

Bacteriophage genome annotation is essential for understanding phage diversity, gene function, and evolutionary relationships. In this project, the complete genome of the newly isolated bacteriophage Phrampa was annotated as part of the BSB 303 course. Annotation was conducted using the Phage Evidence Collection and Annotation Network (PECAAN), which integrates multiple lines of bioinformatic evidence to identify genes and predict putative functions. All annotations will undergo external review through the SEA-PHAGES program to ensure accuracy and standardization. The finalized dataset will contribute a fully annotated Phrampa genome to public scientific resources, supporting broader efforts in comparative genomics, phage evolution research, and …

Potential Applications Of Thymus Vulgaris In Dental Care: A Review Of Antimicrobial And Oral Health Benefits, Lakenzia Z. Ham

Undergraduate Research Conference

This research proposal focuses on how common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) can be used in dental care. There has been more interest in natural products for dental health because some common dental treatments can have side effects or lead to antibiotic resistance. Thyme contains natural compounds like thymol and carvacrol that help kill bacteria, reduce inflammation, and prevent buildup on teeth.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the current scientific literature to see the effectiveness of thyme in preventing common oral health problems like cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. Research shows that thyme can fight bacteria …

From Garden To Laboratory: The Scientific Significance Of Zinnia Elegans, Katelyn G. Klark

Undergraduate Research Conference

Zinnia elegans is a flowering species in the Asteraceae family that originated in Mexico and eventually spread to Europe (Burlec et al., 2019). This species' vast array of colors, drought resistance, and other agricultural benefits make this plant highly sought after in gardens worldwide (Burlec et al., 2019). However, following the methodology of a preliminary research literature review, recent scientific research suggests that Z. elegans may possess significance beyond its aesthetic appeal. This literature review aimed to examine recent scientific findings regarding zinnias and their potential agricultural, medicinal, and genetic applications. To explore these possibilities, recent scientific studies were examined …

Hurc 2023 Program, Russell Keck

Ex Sapientia Loqui

The program for the 2023 session of Harding Undergraduate Research Conference (HURC), sponsored by the Harding Honors College and the Arkansas Eta chapter of Alpha Chi.

Hurc 2021 Program, James Huff

Ex Sapientia Loqui

The program for the 2021 inaugural session of Harding Undergraduate Research Conference (HURC), sponsored by the Harding Honors College and the Arkansas Eta chapter of Alpha Chi.

The Social Determinants Of Health And Cancer, Joshua Williams

Ex Sapientia Loqui

The social determinants of health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), are “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, and people’s access to power, money and resources.” Epidemiologists have long studied the nexus between social forces and disease and have widely agreed that such forces are directly causal of pathologies. This paper is an analytic review of the existing literature on several social determinants— namely socioeconomic status (SES), race and ethnicity, age, working and living conditions, and social integration— and how they pertain to the causation, progression, and treatment of cancer.

An Integrative Description Of Euscorpius Diagorasi Sp. N. From Rhodes, Greece (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae), Konstantinos Kalaentzis, Francesco Frigioni, Eliza Kaitetzidou, Alessio Iannucci, Alexandros Triantafyllidis

Euscorpius

The genus Euscorpius Thorell, 1876 comprises a diverse and taxonomically challenging group of scorpions in the Mediterranean, with Greece representing one of its principal centers of diversity. In this study, we provide an integrative description of Euscorpius diagorasi sp. n., a new species from Rhodes Island, Greece. The new species is described on the basis of adult male and female morphology and mitochondrial COI sequence data. It is a small oligotrichous species characterized by a total length of approximately 21–25 mm, pale yellow to light brown coloration with darker reddish-brown pedipalps, pectinal tooth count of 8 in the male …

Teaching Under Pressure: A Study Of Factors Influencing Stress Among Educators, Daniel K. Ashlock, Shaun D. Bell, Victoria K. Hutcherson

Ex Sapientia Loqui

There were three purposes of this non-experimental study. The first purpose was to determine whether there was a difference in stress levels between teachers of different grade levels. The second purpose was to determine whether there are significant differences in workplace stress among PreK-12 school teachers as a result of the educational setting (either public or private school). The third purpose was to determine if there are significant differences in workplace stress among PreK-12 school teachers as a result of class size. The participants (n=81) included a convenience sample of PreK through twelfth-grade teachers in or around Searcy, Arkansas. Their …