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Exposure To Manganese During Juvenile Development Increases Microglial Activation In The Hippocampus Following Systemic Infection With A/California/04/2009 Influenza A H1n1 Virus, Megan Hager, Adam Schuller, Omar Yanouri, Collin Bantle, Richard Smeyne, Ronald Tjalkens

Farber Institute for Neuroscience Faculty Papers

Up to 80% of patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) develop dementia within 20 years of diagnosis. Although the etiology of PD and related neurodegenerative disorders is poorly understood, risk factors including environmental toxicants and viral infections are linked to disease onset and progression. Exposure to high doses of the essential element, manganese (Mn), causes neurotoxicity associated with parkinsonian symptoms and cognitive impairment in humans. Additionally, epidemiologic studies indicate that viral infections increase risk of developing PD. Previously, our lab demonstrated that mice exposed to Mn during juvenile development showed greater neuroinflammatory changes in microglia within the substantia nigra following systemic …

Influence Of Moral Development, Religiosity, Achieved Belongingness, And Collective Narcissism On Conspiracy Theory Beliefs, Barbara Mahoney Lee

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Belief in conspiracy theories has been linked to prejudice and societal instability, underscoring the importance of understanding the psychological factors that shape such beliefs. This quantitative correlational survey research examined the extent to which moral development, religiosity, achieved belongingness, collective narcissism, and political party affiliation predict conspiracy theory beliefs. Wood’s three-tier model of conspiracy theory beliefs provided the conceptual framework for the study. Using validated quantitative measures in an anonymous, demographically stratified sample (N = 279), a stepwise regression analysis assessed how individual and group-level factors contribute to conspiratorial thinking. Although political party affiliation was not an initial focus, preliminary …

Comparing Identified Needs To Service Use For First Generation And Low-Income Students In Trio Student Support Services At Elizabethtown Community And Technical College, Breanna P. Harris

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Breanna P. Harris on April 2, 2026.

Mississippi Day Fun Ranges From Rock Walls To Research, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is getting ready to break out the pop-up tents again. This time, they are not for tailgating, but rather for its annual outdoor open house on April 11.

Burning It At Both Ends: A Scoping Review Of Trauma-Induced Substance Use Among American First Responders, Leah M. Rivera

Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) Theses

The purpose of this research was to ascertain the incidence, prevalence and severity of substance abuse among first responders as they relate to the general population, as well as determine existing variations that may be present between classifications of first responders (firefighters, emergency medical technicians and law enforcement officers). The present state of publicly available publications reporting on substance use by this population was assessed using key vocational terminology and found to be unsubstantial in journalistic quantity with diverse variations in statistical reporting according to differentiations of professional title, substance(s) of interest and geographic locale within the continental United States. …

Single State Agency Licensure Requirements For Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs In The United States: Results Of A National Survey, Brooks Yelton Ma, Lmsw, Melissa A. Westlake, Amanda J. Abraham, Colleen M. Grogan, Olivia Hinds, Christina M. Andrews

Faculty Publications

Background

Substance use disorder (SUD) remains a critical public health crisis in the United States, with high prevalence and overdose mortality rates. Despite the availability of effective treatments, including medications that significantly reduce overdose risk, fewer than 20% of Americans with active SUD receive treatment annually. Single State Agencies (SSAs), which oversee federal funding and regulate SUD treatment programs, hold significant authority to impose licensure and reporting requirements intended to promote treatment quality.

Methods

This study presents findings from a national survey of SSAs across 50 states and the District of Columbia (94% response rate) conducted between 2020 and 2021, …

Improving Medication And Lifestyle Adherence Through A Standardized Clinical Practice Guideline, Chazemba Shamaila

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Medication and lifestyle nonadherence remains a persistent and costly problem within healthcare systems and represents a critical gap in nursing practice. Approximately half of adults prescribed long-term medications do not adhere to recommended regimens, contributing to poor disease control, preventable hospitalizations, increased mortality risk, and substantial healthcare expenditures. These challenges are particularly pronounced in outpatient mental health settings, where symptom burden, cognitive impairment, treatment complexity, and social determinants of health further compromise adherence. Addressing medication and lifestyle nonadherence aligns with nursing priorities related to patient safety, quality improvement, and health equity. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focused on …

Bridging The Cybersecurity Education Gap: The Role Of Open Educational Resources In Supporting Rural Cybersecurity Programs, Brittni Hardie

Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the intersection of cybersecurity education, open educational resources (OER), and rural higher education through a systematic review of current literature and an exploratory survey of rural community college faculty. The purpose of this research, consistent with the approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol, was to understand how OER can be leveraged to design and deliver an affordable, high-quality System Security course within a rural higher-education environment. As cybersecurity workforce shortages continue to grow across the United States, rural institutions face persistent challenges in sustaining high-quality programs due to financial constraints, limited faculty capacity, and rapidly evolving curriculum …

Faculty Senate Chronicle Of April 2, 2026, Lisa Appeldorn

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes for the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on 04/02/2026.

Operationalizing Academic Entrepreneurship: An Organizational-Level Model Of Knowledge Transfer In Universities, Ugljesa Marjanovic, Janika Leoste, Luis Peña Sánchez

Artículos científicos

This study investigates organizational mechanisms that enable academic entrepreneurship and Knowledge Transfer (KT) in universities. As universities increasingly engage in industry collaboration—their “third mission”—KT plays a key role in research commercialization and fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems. Using a grounded theory approach, the study develops a process model emphasizing infrastructure, enabling mechanisms, and valorization. Data were gathered through interviews with university leaders, Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) staff, and company representatives across Europe. Findings highlight the importance of talent profiles, administrative support, and industry engagement. KTOs emerge as vital connectors between research and market opportunities, supported by leadership, policy, and funding structures. The …

Online Path Planning For Disaster Response In The Presence Of Unknown Road Disruptions: A Comparison Of Research And Practice, Jannatul Shefa, Ashlea Bennett Milburn, Erica Gralla

Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Purpose This paper aims to illuminate gaps between theory and practice in one crucial area of disaster logistics: transportation management between staging areas and final destinations, on uncertain and disrupted road networks. Relevant current practice in federal, state, nonprofit and private disaster response organizations in the USA is described and compared to pertinent assumptions in the literature on disaster response online path planning under uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a qualitative approach. The disaster response routing literature informed the development of an interview guide used for in-depth interviews with disaster response logistics practitioners. Collected data were coded to identify how …

Venezuela After Maduro, Simon Romero

LAII Events

The capture by U.S. forces in January of Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, represents a seismic shift in Washington's approach to dealing with Latin America. The United States is once again prioritizing raw military power over diplomacy to achieve its policy objectives, echoing interventionist strategies that were prevalent in the Americas a century ago. In the aftermath of the military intervention in Caracas, Venezuela has been transforming from an ideological nemesis of the United States into a de facto protectorate where Washington rules supreme. These changes spotlight the long-term strategic importance of Venezuela, with its colossal oil reserves, and the potential …

The Inequity Of Elective Shares In Second Marriages, Cynthia Li

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice (ERSJ) Blog

Elective share statutes, the modern successors to the historical doctrines of dower and curtesy, serve as a vital legal safety net designed to prevent a decedent from intentionally disinheriting a surviving spouse. By forcing the decedent’s estate to distribute a specific share to a spouse who has been omitted from a will, these statutes protect against the rise of non-probate transfers and inter vivos gifts that might otherwise leave a survivor destitute.   Since 1990, the Uniform Probate Code (UPC) has grounded this protection in a “partnership theory” of marriage, which posits that spouses contribute to an economic partnership through both …

Out In The Arena: Examining The Lgbtq+ Experience In Ihsa, Katharine C. Didier

Honors College Theses

This study investigated factors influencing Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) LGBTQ+ riders’ perceptions of inclusion, safety, and belonging, with the hypothesis that teams with diversity and inclusion policies would be perceived as more accepting. An online survey was developed to gather information from self-identified LGBTQ+ IHSA students. Questions covered demographics, team environment, and perceived inclusivity within their equestrian programs. Question types included multiple choice, Likert-type, short answer, and open-ended. IHSA coaches were asked to share the survey link with team members. Students were able to respond anonymously. The survey was open for 8 weeks. Reminders were sent out at 3 …

Community College Food Literacy Workshop Manual, Loretta Murphy Reid

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Loretta Murphy Reid on April 2, 2026.

Building A Bridge To African American Student Success: A Quantitative Study At A Community College In Central Kentucky, Kauai R. Thurman

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Kauai R. Thurman on April 2, 2026.

Breaking Barriers: Advancement Toward Practical Nursing Licensure For Certified Medication Assistants In Long-Term Care--A Descriptive Study, Aleshia L. Maxwell

ATU Theses and Dissertations 2021 - Present

The persistent nursing shortage across the United States, particularly in Long-Term Care (LTC) settings, has complicated the healthcare system’s ability to meet the needs of an aging population. While existing research often examines progression from Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN), limited research explores factors influencing progression from entry-level LTC healthcare workers to Practical Nursing (PN) licensure. This quantitative descriptive study examined the barriers and supporting factors influencing advancement toward PN licensure for Medication Assistants-Certified (MA-Cs) in Arkansas LTC facilities. A convenience sample of N=100 participated in the study. Results indicated that financial and structural barriers often …

The Effect Of Cerebral Somatosensory Network Priming On Language Function In Chronic L-Mca Ischemic Stroke: A Companion Case Study, Mandelin E. Wollesen

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Chronic aphasia following a left middle cerebral artery (L-MCA) stroke is often associated with limited recovery beyond the acute phase, necessitating interventions that target neuroplastic mechanisms. This study examined the effects of somatosensory pneumotactile stimulation paired with cognitive-linguistic tasks on functional language performance in an individual with chronic aphasia. Using a single-subject pre-post design, the participant completed a 10-week intervention protocol involving repeated pneumotactile stimulation via the GALILEO system combined with language and motor tasks. Outcomes were assessed using standardized measures, discourse-based language samples, oral reading, repetition, and phonemic verbal fluency. Discourse was analyzed using Correct Information Units (CIUs), words …

Macfarlane Greenhouses Set To Host 54th Annual Open House On April 18, Rebecca Colby

Digital Edition

No abstract provided.

Historians For Hire: Evaluating Historian Expert Witnesses After Bruen, Jake Mcauliffe

Duke Law Journal

The Supreme Court in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen introduced a history-and-tradition test for Second Amendment challenges, directing courts to compare modern firearm regulations to past ones. To conduct this historical inquiry, litigants and judges have increasingly turned to professional historians as expert witnesses. This Note qualitatively examines how historian experts are used and received in post-Bruen federal litigation. It finds that a small group of repeat players—sixteen historians—make up this emerging field, typically appearing exclusively for either challengers or governments. These historians serve primarily in civil litigation, leaving a relative expertise gap in criminal cases, …

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Shelby County, For The Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

No abstract provided.

Ais26s: Genai And Llms For Cybersecurity, Political Sciences, Transportation Security, And Resiliency, Latifur Khan

Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute Publications

This presentation examines the role of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) in addressing complex challenges across cybersecurity, political science, and transportation security. Dr. Latifur Khan discusses how advanced AI methods can be applied to threat detection, data analysis, and decision-making in high-risk and data-intensive environments. The talk highlights interdisciplinary applications of LLMs, emphasizing their ability to extract insights from large-scale data, improve system resilience, and support intelligent infrastructure. Emerging research directions and practical implications for real-world deployment are also discussed.

[Excerpt From] Leading Academic-Practice Partnerships In Nursing And Healthcare, Doreen C. Harper, Maria R. Shirey, Cynthia S. Selleck, Michele H. Talley, Connie White-Williams

Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts

Leading Academic-Practice Partnerships in Nursing and Healthcare: A Paradigm for Change is a comprehensive guide for unlocking the power of partnerships—transforming healthcare by improving care processes, care coordination, and patient outcomes through collaborative partnerships among nursing academic and practice sectors. Written by experts immersed in this work for well over a decade, this indispensable resource shows how to develop robust partnerships focused on health systems, population health, and community care—and how to build the organizational structure needed to sustain and grow those partnerships.

This book provides:

• An understanding of why academic-practice partnerships are important, their benefits, and the nurses’ …

Flowers Hall Annex Construction Begins At University Of N. Alabama, East Lauderdale News

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Groundbreaking on the new Flowers Hall Annex in 1983

Raburn Wing, Dr. Ann G. Zarate

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University Celebrates the Opening of the new Raburn Wing of Keller Hall

President's Home At S.T.C. Started, Florence Herald

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News article on the groundbreaking for the new President's Home for Florence State Teachers College in 1939

Florence State Prepares For Jet Age Needs With New, Expanded Facilities, Tommy Hill

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News article from The Birmingham News about the expanded facilities at Florence State College

Flowers Fought Long And Hard For Athletics, Ronald Thomas

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News article from The Flor-Ala on Eddie Flowers and Flowers Hall

Handsome New President's Home At Stc Thrown Open To Faculty And Students, Times(Daily)

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News article on the opening of the new President's Home at F.S.T.C. to faculty and staff

The President's Home, The University Of North Alabama

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Brochure and brief history about the President's Home at The University of North Alabama