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The Use Of Indigenous Plants In Home And Health Clinic Gardens To Engender Urban Rewilding In The Urban And Peri-Urban Areas Of The North-West Province, South Africa, Nanamhla Gwedla, Sonja De Beer, Dikeledi Seshoka, Sarel S. Cilliers

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

There is a need to rethink the sustainability and resilience of cities, where there is often limited availability and access to urban green spaces (UGS). Urban rewilding is an opportune avenue to connect humans to nature. Thus, the aim of this study was to understand the potential for urban re-naturing through home and health clinic gardens (HCGs). This was done through vegetation surveys in the naga (natural area) micro-gardens of 16 HCGs and household surveys with 80 households with home gardens (HGs) in two districts of the North-West province, South Africa. The size of the naga across HCGs ranged from …

From Emerging Supporters To Seasoned Mentors: Teachers’ Well-Being And Responses To Student Wellness Needs Across Career Phases, Megan C. Sharkey, Elizabeth Levine-Brown, Christy Galletta Horner

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Educators report feeling overwhelmed by shifts in their working conditions and responsibilities since the pandemic, leading to significant levels of burnout and reduced professional satisfaction. Beyond traditional instructional roles, teachers are increasingly expected to serve as first responders to students’ wellness needs, manage complex behavioral issues, and provide ongoing emotional support. While teachers’ instructional practices, ability to manage classroom dynamics, and engagement in leadership roles evolve over time, findings here show that their well-being and approach to supporting students’ wellness needs shift across different career phases as well. This study examines, via a mixed methods approach, how K-12, full-time, U.S. …

The Impact Of Public Relations Strategies On The Effectiveness Of Epidemic Management In Jordan: A Case Study Of Covid-19, Hazem Jamil Al-Rahahleh

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to explore the impact of public relations strategies on the effectiveness of epidemic management in Jordan, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. The study employed the descriptive-analytical method, which is based on the systematic description and interpretation of social and media phenomena. The findings revealed that public relations play a pivotal strategic role in managing health crises by building public trust, preparing communication plans, and formulating awareness messages in coordination with relevant authorities. The study recommended the need to enhance the training of public relations personnel in managing communication during health crises, to continue diversifying …

Aswc Meeting Minutes 2025-09-08, Devin Tovar

ASWC Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

2025 September 8 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Restoring Chevron Deference By Statute, Scott Dodson

Duke Law Journal Online

This paper details a solution for legislatively restoring Chevron deference: amend the APA to direct lower federal courts to give deference to reasonable agency decisions but retain nondeferential judicial review by the U.S. Supreme Court. This solution restores most of the practical benefits of Chevron by giving agencies flexibility to implement congressional policy directives with the expertise they have acquired, by maintaining stability in administrative regulation, and by relieving lower federal courts of the burdens of nondeferential review. And retaining nondeferential judicial review in the Supreme Court will preserve the constitutional role of the judicial branch to say what the …

Profit Shifting And The States: A Short Primer, David Gamage

Faculty Publications

This essay argues that corporate profit shifting remains one of the most significant challenges for U.S. state tax systems. Multinational enterprises continue to shift billions in profits to offshore tax havens, eroding state tax bases, distorting market competition, and forcing a greater reliance on more regressive taxes. We contend that the dominant "water's-edge" combined reporting method used by most states is structurally inadequate to combat modern profit-shifting techniques, which primarily involve the manipulation of intangible assets. The recent transformation of federal tax law (from GILTI to NCTI) and the global adoption of the OECD's Pillar 2 minimum tax framework create …

The Multifaceted Impact Of Mindfulness On Chronic Diseases: A Comprehensive Review Of Its Relationship With Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Insomnia, Obesity, Gastrointestinal Disorders, And Migraine, Mazen Ismael

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Mindfulness has emerged as a holistic approach that enhances psychological well-being and physiological functioning. This comprehensive review explores the relationship between mindfulness and major chronic conditions, including Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Hypertension (HTN), Insomnia, Obesity, Gastrointestinal Disorders (such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease), and Migraine. Evidence suggests that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) significantly improve disease management and quality of life across various patient populations. The review highlights recent randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses to provide an updated synthesis of the impact of mindfulness on symptom severity, metabolic parameters, inflammatory markers, and behavioral outcomes. Furthermore, the paper discusses …

Impact Of Cardiac Rehabilitation Including Deep Breathing On Endurance Level In Patients With Mild Heart Failure, Shehab Mahmoud Salwa R. El-Gendy, Shehab Abd El-Kader, Mahmoud Abd E-Kader, Afnan M. Alkhateeb, Saad S. Alfawaz, Ziyad A. Neamatallah, Umar M. Alabasi, Riziq Allah Mustafa Gaowgzeh, Mohamed F. El- Banna, Tamer M. El-Saeed, Heba Embaby, Rasha M. Hegazy, Ahmed M. Aboeleneen

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a morbid illness with high mortality rate. Patients with HF necessitate a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) that is a planned, lasting care, which is highly cost effective in lowering hospital admission and improving quality of life. Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of diaphragmatic breathing and incentive spirometer on endurance level in patients with mild heart failure. Methods: An experimental study, single-blinded design. Forty-five patients (25 males and 20 females) diagnosed with mild HF were nominated from the cardiac unit in king Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, KSA. Age range was 45-75, …

Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Saudi Arabia: A Single Center Experience In Makkah, Saeed Mardy Alghamdi, Saeed Mardy Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Alzahrani, Omer Al Qarni, Sulaiman Alsaif, Abdulrahman Al Hindi, Hassan Alzaharani, Abdulghani Al Hindi, Hassan Alwafi, Abdulelah Al Dhahir, Abdullah Alsulayyim, Jaber Alqahtani, Abdullah Alqarni, Rayan Siraj, Ali Alasmari, Mushabbab Alahmari

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and its predictors among patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Analysis was conducted using electronic health records (EHR) of 706 adult COPD patients who visited outpatient pulmonary clinics between 1 August 2023, and 14 September 2024. GERD diagnosis was collected from EHR as well as endoscopic results, symptoms, and medication use. COPD was defined according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria. Data on demographics, pulmonary function tests, comorbidities, and hospital admissions were collected. Statistical analyses included Chi-Square …

The Validity And Reliability Of Box And Blocks Test On Children With Traumatic Elbow Injury, Mohammad Tamboosi, Mohammad Tamboosi, Sara Tamboosi, Abdulraouf Fasihaldeen, Jana Bashraheel, Moaaz Alnajjar, Raghad Melibary, Yazeed Bamehriz

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

INTRODUCTION: The Box and Blocks Test (BBT) is a widely used measure of manual dexterity, but its validity and reliability as an outcome measure for upper extremity function in children with Traumatic Elbow Injuries (TEI) require further investigation. This study aimed to evaluate the BBT's test-retest reliability, sensitivity to functional change (construct validity), and discriminative validity in this specific pediatric population. METHOD: Twenty-nine children (75.9% male; age range: 6-16 years) with TEI participated in a prospective study. BBT scores for both hands were assessed pre- and post- an eight-week physiotherapy intervention. Test-retest reliability was evaluated via Cronbach's Alpha, and discriminative …

Perceptions And Clinical Practice Around Use Of Airway Clearance Devices In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Ahmed Alzahrani, Ahmed Alzahrani, Saeed Alghamdi, Mansour Majrshi, Ali Alasmari, Ziyad Alshehri, Fahad Alahmadi, Sultan Al Qahtani, Abdulrahman Alhawsawi, Ahmed Alasimi, Owis Eilayyan, Michael Polkey, Surinder Birring, Hopkinson N. S

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Effective airway clearance is a critical component of COPD management. Airway clearance devices (ACDs) can assist this, but their effectiveness relies on consistent use in clinical practice. Objectives: To identify awareness and clinical practice related to device use for people with COPD among respiratory therapists and physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Setting: Primary and secondary care in Saudi Arabia Material and Methods: An online survey was conducted among respiratory care and physiotherapy practitioners working in various healthcare settings across Saudi Arabia. The survey assessed familiarity with, attitudes towards, and utilisation of different types of ACDs in …

Effective Non-Operative Management Of Lacertus Syndrome: Two Case Reports And A Review Of Literature, Bayan Ghalimah, Omar Bokhary, Omar Bokhary, Abdulrahman Bukhari

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Lacertus syndrome (LS) is a condition characterized by median nerve entrapment at the Lacertus Fibrosus (LF), a fibrous band distal to the elbow joint, presenting with pain, numbness, and weakness in the forearm and hand. Due to its rarity, LS is often overlooked in the diagnosis of these symptoms. Management can be surgical or non- surgical, depending on preference and symptom severity. Most studies published on this syndrome showed symptom relief only after surgical intervention. We present two case reports describing the successful non-surgical management of lacertus syndrome in two males in the dental field who presented with bilateral and …

Increased Circulating Th17 Cells And Altered Cd4 T Cell Maturation And Differentiation In Active Tuberculosis With Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study, Paul Ogongo, Yoscelina Estrella Martinez-Lopez, Anthony Tran, Cecilia S. Lindestam Arlehamn, Alessandro Sette, Ilse A. Dominguez-Trejo, Genesis P. Aguillón-Durán, Esperanza M. Garcia-Oropeza, Blanca I. Restrepo

School of Medicine Publications

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a major risk factor for developing tuberculosis (TB). However, understanding the role of defective T cell responses in T2D and TB has been difficult, largely due to inconsistencies across studies. These discrepancies often stem from T cell subset classification primarily relying on cytokine expression profiles, which may not fully capture the complexity of T cell maturation, differentiation, and function in TB patients with T2D.

Objective and methods: In this pilot study, we sought to identify alterations in phenotypic and ex vivo responses of CD4 T cells to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) antigens in people with …

Too Scared To Use: Living Wills And Orderly Liquidation Of Too-Big-To-Fail Financial Institutions, Jeffery Y. Zhang

Law & Economics Working Papers

The term “too big to fail” became ubiquitous following the 2007-2008 Global Financial Crisis. Lawmakers, regulators, and scholars wondered if there was a better way forward than issuing an array of ad hoc bailout packages to large financial institutions. Congress, in enacting the Dodd-Frank Act, sought to address the concern by creating a new regulatory framework to resolve large financial institutions in an orderly manner.

First, Congress required too-big-to-fail institutions to file “living wills,” essentially planning documents that describe the institution’s path to a safe failure under the Bankruptcy Code—a failure that would not impact system-wide financial stability. Second, Congress …

Ada News - 09/08/2025, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

Week Of September 8, 2025, Student Life

College, School and Department Newsletters, Magazines, and Journals

Your weekly hub for events, resources, and updates.

Alpharetta Underwriters, Llc V. Argonaut Mgmt. Svcs., Order On Pending Motions, Wesley B. Tailor

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.

Interindividual Genetic Differences Drive Discordance Between Serum Calcidiol And Calcitriol Concentrations In Females., Elizabeth K Hutchins, Changran Niu, Jing Xue, Debin Wan, Carolina V Campos, Molly Warren, Megan M Knuth, Michael B Whalen, Venkata S Voruganti, Rafiou Agoro, James C Fleet, Bruce D Hammock, Folami Ideraabdullah

Faculty Research 2025

Vitamin D insufficiency (VDI) is primarily determined by serum levels of calcidiol, which serves as a biomarker for the less abundant but most potent bioactive metabolite, calcitriol. However, population studies often show discordance between calcidiol and calcitriol. Here, a genetically diverse population of 7 inbred mouse strains was used to investigate the role of interindividual genetic differences in driving calcidiol-to-calcitriol discordance under vitamin D sufficient (VDS) vs depleted (VDD) conditions. We found high interstrain variability in calcitriol that was discordant with calcidiol under VDS and VDD conditions. However, under VDS conditions, stratification by calcitriol level revealed that strains with serum …

High Energy Consumption Characterizes Abnormal Brain State Transitions In Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, Sam S. Javidi, Qirui Zhang, Ankeeta Ankeeta, Michael R. Sperling, Joseph I. Tracy

Farber Institute for Neuroscience Faculty Papers

Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) patients experience shifts between non-seizing and seizing brain states, but the structural networks underlying these transitions remain undefined and poorly characterized. We detected dynamic brain states in resting-state fMRI and constructed linked structural networks utilizing multi-shell diffusion-weighted MR data. Leveraging network control theory, we interrogated the structural data for all possible brain state transitions, identifying those requiring abnormal levels of transition energy (low or high) in TLE compared to matched healthy participants (n's = 25). Results revealed three transitions requiring significantly higher energy in TLE; no abnormally low-energy transitions were observed. In HPs, transitions relied on …

Season 2 Episode 5: Quitting Ain't Easy, Sara Gras

Season 02

Where there is gambling, there are addicted gamblers. Gambling addiction is more than just an economic problem – it can have a profoundly serious impact on the lives of individuals who are affected – but the research on, and funding for treatment of, compulsive gambling is only a fraction of what is available for substance use disorders. The rapid growth of sports betting has created a new challenge in this space, impacting a new demographic of young men. This episode provides some foundational information about gambling addiction and recovery as a foundation for a discussion of responsible gaming and industry …

Sagebrush, Wildfire, And Homeowners Associations: Climate Adaptation Opportunities In Summit County, Utah, Rebecca Ivans, Kendall Becker, Wesley Crump, J. Bradley Washa, Lewis Kogan, Scott Hotaling

All Current Publications

Environmental changes and rapidly expanding suburban developments are amplifying wildfire risk in Utah, including in mixed-sagebrush habitats like those in Morgan, Summit, and Wasatch counties along the Wasatch Back. Wildfire risk to people and structures is especially high in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), where homes and buildings intermingle with undeveloped wildlands and natural vegetation that can fuel wildfire. Much of this urban expansion is occurring in the form of large, dispersed developments managed by homeowners associations (HOAs), which often dictate standards for the homes and properties within their purview. Thus, HOAs can play a critical role in supporting wildfire mitigation …

Chimes: September 8, 2025, Calvin University

Chimes

Kicking off 150 years of Calvin by Ashley Hamons & Maya Oeverman

Calvin hosts Grand Rapids area churches for annual and ministry fair by McKenna Wilkinson

Investing in Wellness: Group fitness fee aims to support expansion by Hendrik Beelen & Zach Kern

New rhythms: Calvin chapel transitions to MWF format by Ella Vanden Berg

"No-AI" policies and human flourishing by Joe Toly

A letter to the KE steps by Ian Tjoelker

Integrative Analysis Of Lung Adenocarcinoma Across Diverse Ethnicities And Exposures, Shankha Satpathy, Natalie M Clark, Yi-Ju Chen, Noshad Hosseini, Ya-Hsuan Chang, Yi Hsiao, Jonathan T Lei, Francesca Petralia, Jin-Shing Chen, Yifat Geffen, David I Heiman, Indranil Paul, Hanbyul Cho, Michelle Hollenberg, Giacomo B Marino, Kuen-Tyng Lin, Rahul Mannan, C Jackson White, Joe Allen, Shayan C Avanessian, M Harry Kane, Ashley Wolfe, Miloni Kinarivala, Wenke Liu, Shankara Anand, Mong-Wei Lin, Moe Haines, Erik J Bergstrom, Grant Hussey, Ginny Xiaohe Li, Deepak C Mani, Hao Fang, Eric J Jaehnig, Hasmik Keshishian, Brecca Miller, Kang-Yi Su, Yi-Jing Hsiao, Hsao-Hsun Hsu, Min-Shu Hsieh, Kuo-Hsuan Hsu, Alexi Monovoukas, Simone Gohsman, John R Thorup, Yamei Deng, Yo Akiyama, Eden Deng, Eric Sheng-Wen Chen, Azra Krek, Rodrigo Espinoza, Weiping Ma, Daniel Charytonowicz, Robert Sebra, Jyun-Hong Lin, Yan-Si Chen, Yin-Chen Hsu, Ze-Shiang Lin, Kun-Chieh Chen, Chang-Wei Yeh, Yu-Tai Wang, Alexander J Lazar, Mehdi Mesri, Eunkyung An, Xu Zhang, Karl R Clauser, David Fenyö, Arul M Chinnaiyan, Bing Zhang, Li Ding, Kelly Ruggles, Chelsea Newton, Hui Zhang, Pei Wang, Galen Hostetter, Gilbert S Omenn, Chandan Kumar-Sinha, Mathangi Thiagarajan, Ramaswamy Govindan, Paul Paik, Abhijit Parolia, Qing K Li, Avi Ma'ayan, Gad A Getz, Saravana M Dhanasekaran, Ana I Robles, Gee-Chen Chang, Pan-Chyr Yang, Sung-Liang Yu, Hsuan-Yu Chen, Alexey I Nesvizhskii, Steven A Carr, D R Mani, Marcin P Cieslik, Yu-Ju Chen, Michael A Gillette, Taiwan Cancer Moonshot Program, Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Lung adenocarcinomas (LUAD) are a pressing global health problem with enduring lethality and rapidly shifting epidemiology. Proteogenomic studies integrating proteomics and post-translational modifications with genomics can identify clinical strata and oncogenic mechanisms, but have been underpowered to examine effects of ethnicity, smoking and environmental exposures, or sex on this heterogeneous disease. This comprehensive proteogenomic analysis of LUAD tumors and matched normal adjacent tissues from 406 patients across diverse geographic and demographic backgrounds explores the impact of understudied driver mutations, prognostic role of chromosomal instability, patterns of immune signaling, differential and sex-specific effects of endogenous mutagens and environmental carcinogens, and pathobiology …

Identification Of Cobra And Viper Bites In Southern India Using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Tejeswara Rao Asuru, Raskin Erusan Rajagopal, Albert Rajendran, Gulistan Parveen, Anushka Das, Pabitha Devi, Swapan K Dasgupta, Shantaraman Kalyanaraman, Prasenjit Guchhait, Perumal Thiagarajan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Introduction: Snakebite-related deaths are major concerns in populations worldwide that lack access to medical care. Current treatment of snakebites includes administration of polyspecific and polyvalent heterologous equine antiserum. Swift diagnosis of the species of snake responsible is essential to initiate a specific treatment.

Methods: We generated murine monoclonal and rabbit polyclonal antibodies against the venom of the 3 most common venomous snakes in southern India: the Russell viper, the saw-scaled viper, and the Indian cobra. We developed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to distinguish the snake by analyzing the exudates from the snakebite wound.

Results: Monoclonal antibody EC3 reacts specifically with …

Bridging Domains: Advances In Explainable, Automated, And Privacy-Preserving Ai For Computer Science And Cybersecurity, Youssef Harrath, Oswald Adohinzin, Jihene Kaabi Dr., Morgan Saathoff

Research & Publications

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly redefining both computer science and cybersecurity by enabling more intelligent, scalable, and privacy-conscious systems. While most prior surveys treat these fields in isolation, this paper provides a unified review of 256 peer reviewed publications to bridge that gap. We examine how emerging AI paradigms, such as explainable AI (XAI), AI-augmented software development, and federated learning, are shaping technological progress across both domains. In computer science, AI is increasingly embedded throughout the software development lifecycle to boost productivity, improve testing reliability, and automate decision making. In cybersecurity, AI drives advances in real-time threat detection and adaptive …

September 8 Elections, Census & Redistricting Update, Jeffrey M. Wice

Elections, Census & Redistricting Updates

No abstract provided.

Experiential Learning: Innovative Approaches To Post-Secondary Cybersecurity Education, Brendan Bertone, Paul Wagner, Joshua Pauli

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The cybersecurity profession continues to face a significant shortfall of qualified professionals despite steady growth in degree programs. Employers consistently cite experience as the main barrier for entry-level cybersecurity hires. This paper argues that clinic-based experiential learning offers a scalable solution to that preparation gap. A systematic literature review spanning academic and professional literature was conducted to examine: (1) barriers to entry for aspiring cybersecurity professionals; (2) the effectiveness of experiential learning compared to traditional instruction; and (3) the viability and scalability of cybersecurity clinics. Screening emphasized workforce development, experiential pedagogy, and alignment with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Findings …

Impact Of Composite Materials Research On Underrepresented Communities, Neil Mahesh Bedagkar, Ramanan Sritharan, Wyatt Barnes

Mechanical Engineering

This research assesses how advancements in composites material research affect communities from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, using a dual track strategy to quantitatively and qualitatively examine their impact. A keyword-based classification algorithm was applied to a sample of research papers from ScienceDirect spanning the last 24 years to quantify which engineering industries benefit most from this research. The findings indicate that the construction industry benefits the most, followed by the automotive, defense, renewable energy, and biomedical sectors. A broader qualitative analysis of the social implications of these industries was also conducted to provide context. Each sector were found to have either …

Relaxation Of The Leaf Economics Spectrum Within And Across Quaking Aspen Populus Tremuloides Genotypes, Jolanta Rieksta, Bente J. Graae, Kenny Helsen, Rozália E. Kapás, Richard Strimbeck, Benjamin W. Blonder

Aspen Bibliography

Plant functional traits typically show strong covariation, e.g. as in the worldwide leaf economics spectrum (LES). Covariation is thought to arise from selective forces and physical constraints. However, processes shaping covariation at interspecific scales may differ from those at intraspecific scales. Potential sources of intraspecific trait variation include variation in genetics, abiotic environment, and biotic environment; any of these factors may cause divergence from interspecific patterns. Quaking aspen, Populus tremuloides (Salicaceae), is a widespread tree species ideal for assessing these processes' role in the intraspecific LES, due to its clonal growth along environmental gradients, intraspecific variation in cytotype (ploidy level), …