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Isolation Of Essential Oils From Oregano Leaves Via Steam Distillation And Extraction, Alyssa Brasko, Madison Fauntleroy, Sophia Bordone May 2026

Isolation Of Essential Oils From Oregano Leaves Via Steam Distillation And Extraction, Alyssa Brasko, Madison Fauntleroy, Sophia Bordone

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Organum vulgare, also known as Oregano, is a fragrant herb in the mint family widely used in culinary and medical applications. The essential oil of oregano contains various compounds, with carvacrol and thymol being the primary constituents responsible for the herb’s distinctive aroma and antimicrobial properties. Carvacrol, a chemical compound found in oregano oils, has a molecular formula of C10H14O, with carvacrol presenting a phenolic structure that contributes to its biological activity. Additionally, the compound has three double bonds giving the compound four units of unsaturation. Due to its properties, oregano oil has historically been used …

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Genetic Association Of Alzheimer's Markers, Annelise Beauchamp May 2026

Genetic Association Of Alzheimer's Markers, Annelise Beauchamp

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

This project will investigate the relationship between genetic variants and susceptibility to Late Onset Alzheimer’s. By leveraging publicly available datasets that show statistically significant associations between genetic markers and disease occurrence, this project will contribute to a deeper understanding of how specific genetic factors contribute to a disease.

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Tardigrade Bio-Exploration Reproduction Research Satellite (Tbearr), Joshua Lozano May 2026

Tardigrade Bio-Exploration Reproduction Research Satellite (Tbearr), Joshua Lozano

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

The Tardigrade Bio-ExplorAtion Reproduction Research Satellite (tBEARR) is a 3U CubeSat mission under development by the Embry-Riddle Orbital Research Association (ERORA), an undergraduate research club at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, FL. The mission aims to launch four separate cultures of tardigrades aboard a 3U CubeSat to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) to study the effects of UV and cosmic radiation on their genetics and cell composition, which may, in turn, affect their reproduction cycle. Tardigrades are microorganisms renowned for their remarkable resilience to extreme conditions, including extreme temperatures, pressures, low-oxygen environments, and extended periods without food or water. Research …

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Bio-Inspired Cybersecurity: Adapting Immune System Strategies For Threat Detection In Autonomous Aerospace Navigation, Leia Spaniak May 2026

Bio-Inspired Cybersecurity: Adapting Immune System Strategies For Threat Detection In Autonomous Aerospace Navigation, Leia Spaniak

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

The purpose of this research is to investigate how a biological immune-based response can be employed to create a self-evolving cybersecurity framework for aerospace navigation systems. Specifically, as part of Project SENTINEL, this research identifies key members of dendritic cells (DCs) to understand their mechanisms for detecting diverse varieties of foreign invaders, from malignant bacteria to viral infections. The multi-layered approach of Pathogen Recognition Receptors (PRRs) in threat detection contributes to the innate immune system by employing a diverse array of generalized and specialized receptors, such as varieties of Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) and Nod-Like Receptors (NLRs), which can trigger inflammatory …

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Simulated Microgravity Effects On Escherichia Coli Mg1566 Ability To Form Biofilms And Its Potential Implications On Virulence, Tyler Jenkins May 2026

Simulated Microgravity Effects On Escherichia Coli Mg1566 Ability To Form Biofilms And Its Potential Implications On Virulence, Tyler Jenkins

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Microorganisms are an integral part of any biological system’s performance, and researching the different tendencies of bacterial strains give scientists a more structured idea of how to work with them in specific applications. Bacterial research consists of studying antibiotic resistance, virulence, differential gene expression in extreme environments. Studies using microgravity analogs have shown that different strains have implications for astronaut performance and life support systems, and further research must be devoted to understanding the different mechanisms facilitating these adaptations and mitigating the risks these bacteria pose to the success of space missions. This experiment focuses on studying the phenotypes of …

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Isolation Of Linalool And Linalyl Acetate From Lavender Via Steam Distillation, Leah Robinson, Grant Erlinder May 2026

Isolation Of Linalool And Linalyl Acetate From Lavender Via Steam Distillation, Leah Robinson, Grant Erlinder

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Linalool and linalyl acetate are naturally occurring monoterpenes found in lavender, they are known for their distinct aroma and biological properties. Linalool has the chemical formula of C₁₀H₁₈O and is a monoterpene alcohol, while linalyl acetate has the chemical formula of C₁₂H₂₀O₂ and is linalool’s acetate ester. These compounds have been widely studied for their anti-inflammatory properties, studies have indicated that these compounds influence inflammatory pathways, decrease inflammatory-associated molecules, and enhance the production of protective proteins. Linalool exhibits anti-inflammatory properties by regulating cytokine production and reducing oxidative stress, whereas linalyl acetate acts as a precursor to linalool, providing continuous anti-inflammatory …

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Galactic Cosmic Radiation And Microgravity-Induced Changes Of Murine T Cell [email protected], Astrid Senko, Graema Grainger, Angela Cebula May 2026

Galactic Cosmic Radiation And Microgravity-Induced Changes Of Murine T Cell [email protected], Astrid Senko, Graema Grainger, Angela Cebula

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Astronauts on long-duration space missions are exposed to significant environmental stressors, including microgravity and various forms of ionizing radiation. These stressors can cause physiological and cellular adaptations which can lead to significant implications on immune function. Understanding how these spaceflight conditions alter immune response is essential, particularly in the context of immune cell structure and function. This study examines whether spaceflight stressors alter T cell phenotypes in mice which can result in disrupted immune homeostasis, resulting in the potential for increased susceptibility to infections and persistent inflammation. To simulate spaceflight conditions, male and female, 24-week old, C57BL/6J mice were exposed …

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Aging Popular Exoplanet Host Stars; A Bayesian Analysis Of Stellar Evolution, Grace Henry May 2026

Aging Popular Exoplanet Host Stars; A Bayesian Analysis Of Stellar Evolution, Grace Henry

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

This study uses BASE-9, a software tool designed for stellar age analysis, to investigate the ages of exoplanet host stars. We found the stars through a query of the NASA Exoplanet Archive based on the orbital distance of their exoplanets. The habitable zone (HZ) approach we use [2] analyzes the effective temperature and luminosity of stars between 2600 K to 7200 K. Single star systems with that effective temperature range and planets in the calculated HZ were added to our host star candidate set. From there, we used the BASE-9 (Bayesian Analysis of Stellar Evolution) software suite to derive ages …

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Project Cor, Bret Grebiner May 2026

Project Cor, Bret Grebiner

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Yale Medicine Online reports that 3,500 individuals in the United States currently await heart transplants, many relying on artificial hearts that offer limited longevity and prohibitive costs. A reliable, affordable artificial heart could significantly improve quality of life and accessibility. This project evaluates whether a compliant silicone artificial heart can generate pressures comparable to physiological heart function, validating its potential as an affordable and durable alternative. Planned developments include incorporating conductive filament to enable controlled chamber contractions, closely replicating natural cardiac activity. Preliminary results show promise in affordability and performance. Successful integration of conductive filaments for contraction could further improve …

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Magnetic Actuation Chamber System, Reghan Schafer, Brian Davies Ii, Jonah D. Reed May 2026

Magnetic Actuation Chamber System, Reghan Schafer, Brian Davies Ii, Jonah D. Reed

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

The Magnetic Actuation Chamber System (MACS) is an innovative solution designed to enhance the cultivation of cells and tissues under simulated microgravity conditions using a 3D clinostat. By integrating a magnetic actuator with a microfluidic organ-on-chip platform, the system facilitates precise mechanical stimuli for tissue engineering and disease modeling. Key upgrades, including a pneumatic piston system, Raspberry Pi 4-based processing, and enhanced nutrient delivery through microfluidic pumps, significantly improve reliability, data collection, and adaptability. The system’s modular design ensures flexibility for future modifications. Initial results demonstrate the potential of MACS to replicate natural cellular environments, with plans to study heart …

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Joyful Literacy Experiences: Insights From The Pei In Multicultural Ya Literature, S. Rebecca Leigh, Taraneh Matloob Haghanikar, Danielle Alexander, Yujie Mao, Kim Stein, Maria Mendola, Xunmei Luo, Quigxian Wang, Yonghong Li May 2026

Joyful Literacy Experiences: Insights From The Pei In Multicultural Ya Literature, S. Rebecca Leigh, Taraneh Matloob Haghanikar, Danielle Alexander, Yujie Mao, Kim Stein, Maria Mendola, Xunmei Luo, Quigxian Wang, Yonghong Li

Michigan Reading Journal

The primary focus of this qualitative study was to determine how we could apply the theory of emotion and transactional reader response theory to the experience of coding and analyzing emotion in multicultural young adult literature. Seven graduate students in a doctoral class in the Midwest participated in the study for one academic semester, including their instructor and another faculty member from a different Midwestern university. Data included coding and analysis of eight Coretta Scott King medal and honor-winning novels and the Protagonist Emotion Inventory (PEI). Chapters were coded for eight basic emotions and the constant comparative method (Corbin & …

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From Talk To Science Literacy: Using Structured Student Talk To Support Newcomer Multilingual Learners In High School, Matthew W. De Boer, Rui Niu-Cooper May 2026

From Talk To Science Literacy: Using Structured Student Talk To Support Newcomer Multilingual Learners In High School, Matthew W. De Boer, Rui Niu-Cooper

Michigan Reading Journal

Newcomer multilingual learners (MLs) often experience significant barriers to oral participation in secondary classrooms, despite the central role of talk in language development, academic learning, and community belonging. Research indicates that while comprehension skills may continue to develop, opportunities for structured oral expression are frequently limited, particularly in teacher-led instructional settings. This article examines how intentional Structured Student Talk (SST) routines can support newcomer MLs in transitioning from classroom silence to meaningful participation. Drawing on interactionist theories of language development, cognitive load theory, and affective filter research, the article argues that oral language must be explicitly scaffolded within content instruction …

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Full Issue: Volume 58, No. 3 May 2026

Full Issue: Volume 58, No. 3

Michigan Reading Journal

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Explainable Tree-Based Ensemble Models For Diabetes Prediction Using Shap, Maan Y Anad Alsaleem, Omar Shakir Hasan, Yahya Albugg May 2026

Explainable Tree-Based Ensemble Models For Diabetes Prediction Using Shap, Maan Y Anad Alsaleem, Omar Shakir Hasan, Yahya Albugg

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

Due to the generally unqualified nature of prediction data and the difficulty of interpreting predictions, predicting diabetes remains a significant hurdle in the adoption of machine learning within the medical domain. In this study, several tree-based machine learning techniques (LightGBM, XGBoost, CatBoost, and Gradient Boosting) were applied to predict diabetes using the 2015 BRFSS dataset, while two ensemble methods (soft voting and stacking) were employed to improve predictive accuracy. The performance analysis of the individual models and ensemble approaches indicates that CatBoost achieved the highest accuracy among the single classifiers (0.871), with an F1-score of 0.871 and a ROC–AUC of …

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Chronotropic Response To Intratracheal Versus Intravenous Atropine In Anesthetized Adult Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Ammar H. Mahdi, Majid Alhamaidah, Myasar J. Mohammed, Hussein Ali Hussein, Hussein Alkhfaji May 2026

Chronotropic Response To Intratracheal Versus Intravenous Atropine In Anesthetized Adult Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Ammar H. Mahdi, Majid Alhamaidah, Myasar J. Mohammed, Hussein Ali Hussein, Hussein Alkhfaji

AUIQ Complementary Biological System

Atropine is a commonly used anticholinergic agent in anesthetic practice, administered primarily to counteract bradycardia. Rapid treatment of intraoperative bradycardia is clinically critical, as delays may lead to hemodynamic compromise. This study aimed to compare the onset, magnitude, and duration of the chronotropic response to atropine administered via the intravenous (IV) versus intratracheal (IT) route in anesthetized adult patients. A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled study was conducted on 60 adult patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II, scheduled for elective peripheral surgery under general anesthesia. Patients were randomly allocated into three equal groups (n = 20 …

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Intent Gravity Engines, Johny Manuel-Devadoss, Joanna Johnson, Jayden Jack Johnson May 2026

Intent Gravity Engines, Johny Manuel-Devadoss, Joanna Johnson, Jayden Jack Johnson

Defensive Publications Series

Contemporary recommendation architectures optimize short-horizon behavioral objectives such as click-through rate, retention, conversion probability, watch-time maximization, and engagement persistence. While these systems achieve high efficiency in immediate interaction optimization, they systematically fail to model longitudinal human development, identity continuity, aspiration stabilization, and temporally coherent cognitive evolution. Existing recommender systems operate under an implicit assumption that preferences are stationary or slowly drifting latent variables inferable from interaction sequences. This assumption becomes increasingly invalid in high-dimensional socio-cognitive environments where users are not static consumers but dynamically evolving agents whose identities emerge through recursive interactions between cognition, social exposure, emotional state transitions, epistemic …

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Experimental And Numerical Analysis Of Mechanical Properties Of Uhmwpe Nanocomposite Reinforced With Nano-Hydroxyapatite, Heshw A. Hassan, Diyar O. Kaka May 2026

Experimental And Numerical Analysis Of Mechanical Properties Of Uhmwpe Nanocomposite Reinforced With Nano-Hydroxyapatite, Heshw A. Hassan, Diyar O. Kaka

Engineering and Technology Journal

Recently the polymer nanocomposites have shown significant development, enabling substantial improvements in the performance of conventional polymers that reflect large influences on the products and industry. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is widely employed in biomedical and structural applications, their mechanical properties can be tailored through the incorporation of nanoscale fillers. In this study, nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) particles were incorporated into UHMWPE at reinforcement loadings of 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, and 5.0% content experimentally, and different volume fraction numerically to evaluate their effect on the material's mechanical behavior. A Representative Volume Element (RVE) based on finite element analysis (FEA) was developed to …

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Enhanced No₂ Gas Sensing Using Silver-Doped Cadmium Telluride Nanocrystalline Thin Films, Tunis Balasim Hassan May 2026

Enhanced No₂ Gas Sensing Using Silver-Doped Cadmium Telluride Nanocrystalline Thin Films, Tunis Balasim Hassan

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a toxic pollutant that necessitates sensitive and reliable monitoring systems. Conventional gas sensors often lack adequate responsiveness and fast recovery under changing conditions and therefore create a need for semiconductors with enhanced performance, especially at high industrial temperatures (around 250 °C). The study therefore aims to synthesis and evaluate silver-doped cadmium telluride (Ag:CdTe) thin films as NO₂ gas sensors. Pure CdTe and Ag:CdTe with silver concentrations of 5, 10, and 15 wt% were prepared by a co-precipitation process. XRD verified cubic symmetry with a progressive fall in crystallite size (6.67 nm to 5.46 nm at 15 …

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Design Considerations For Hypertension Chronotherapy Trials: Insights From Experience And Modelling, Olivia Walch, Amy Rogers, Yitong P. Huang, Marc D. Ruben, Kenneth A. Dyar, Robert W. V. Flynn, Isla S. Mackenzie, Roberto Manfredini, Francesco P. Cappuccio, Filippo Pigazzani May 2026

Design Considerations For Hypertension Chronotherapy Trials: Insights From Experience And Modelling, Olivia Walch, Amy Rogers, Yitong P. Huang, Marc D. Ruben, Kenneth A. Dyar, Robert W. V. Flynn, Isla S. Mackenzie, Roberto Manfredini, Francesco P. Cappuccio, Filippo Pigazzani

Mathematics Sciences: Faculty Publications

Chronotherapy aims to maximise treatment efficacy while minimising side effects by scheduling treatment according to personal biological rhythms. In recent years, randomised clinical trials (RCTs) have been conducted to evaluate whether scheduled blood pressure interventions can improve patient outcomes. However, reports of time-of-day effects have attracted rebuttals and engendered methodological debate. A perfectly controlled chronotherapy trial (i.e., a trial that assesses the effect of assigning time of intervention) will never be feasible in the real world; yet some factors may be more critical to consider and control for than others. To advance the conversation about how best to evaluate the …

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Transforming Power: The Adaptation Of Customary Authorities In Aceh's Forest Governance, Ikhwan Rahmatika Latif, Akmal Saputra, Masrizal Masrizal, Nodi Marefanda, Herdin Arie Saputra May 2026

Transforming Power: The Adaptation Of Customary Authorities In Aceh's Forest Governance, Ikhwan Rahmatika Latif, Akmal Saputra, Masrizal Masrizal, Nodi Marefanda, Herdin Arie Saputra

Forest and Society

This article examines the transformation of customary authority in forest governance in Aceh, Indonesia, moving beyond the conventional narrative of decline toward a more nuanced view of power as relational and negotiated. Utilizing the frameworks of political ecology and legal pluralism, the research examines how indigenous institutions adapt to evolving governance structures, spanning from the Sultanate era to centralized state authority and into the post-conflict special autonomy framework. This research employs a qualitative approach, combining literature analysis, legal review, and case-based insights from several regions in Aceh to examine the evolving relationship between customary institutions and forest governance. The findings …

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Towards A Methodology For Form Creativity Of Building Envelope To Enhance Thermal Performance (Biomimicry As A Tool For Form Creativity), Amal Ebrahim Ahmed Hassanin, Marwa Atef Abd-Elhady May 2026

Towards A Methodology For Form Creativity Of Building Envelope To Enhance Thermal Performance (Biomimicry As A Tool For Form Creativity), Amal Ebrahim Ahmed Hassanin, Marwa Atef Abd-Elhady

Mansoura Engineering Journal

It has become necessary to achieve thermal comfort for users in buildings, which enhances human ability to work, create, or rest and enjoy. Since the building envelope serves as the link between the inside and outside of the building, forming the building envelope creatively improves and enhances thermal performance of buildings, thus achieving thermal comfort for users. Nature is the primary teacher and source of creativity for humans. Therefore, Biomimicry was chosen as a tool for creative formation, and the descriptive analytical approach was used by analyzing an example where nature was simulated in the formation of the external envelope …

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Exploring Resource-Efficient Deep Learning For Medical Image Segmentation, Pallabi Dutta May 2026

Exploring Resource-Efficient Deep Learning For Medical Image Segmentation, Pallabi Dutta

Doctoral Theses

Automated medical image segmentation improves diagnostic accuracy by au tomating the precise delineation of target anatomical structures in the input images. Artificial Intelligence (AI), and specifically, Deep Learning (DL), has emerged as a state-of-the-art approach for this task. However, the significant computational demands of DL approaches often hinders their deployment. Ad vanced models, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Vision Transformers (ViTs), require substantial processing power and a large memory footprint, limiting their use in resource-constrained settings. This thesis aims to address this challenge by developing a series of novel, resource-efficient DL models that achieve high segmentation accuracy with reduced …

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In The Wake Of Sound: On Field Recording, Materiality, And Reparative Listening, Ivy Fu May 2026

In The Wake Of Sound: On Field Recording, Materiality, And Reparative Listening, Ivy Fu

Dartmouth College Master’s Theses

This thesis develops a practice of field recording, spatial audio composition, and soft-circuit installation grounded in what I call reparative listening: a slow, materially attentive form of attention oriented toward what dominant recording apparatuses suppress, discard, or fail to register. Across five major projects—Fable Upon Ununified Grounds (2023), Cocoon (2024), Tether (2025), Hide & Seek (2026), and Frequency Commons (2026)—I treat sound not as an extractable output but as a relational event shaped by site, body, material, and signal loss. The work draws together Jane Bennett's vibrant materialism, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick's theory of definitional crisis and the open secret, Zhuangzi's …

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Unearthing Misconceptions And Opinions In An Established Pollinator Project, Stella Holstrom May 2026

Unearthing Misconceptions And Opinions In An Established Pollinator Project, Stella Holstrom

InnovateHER Meeting 2026

The Sartell High School has 13 acres of pollinator fields that were cultivated within the last 3 years. While the main part of the garden has signage, it is far from the more visible parts of the gardens. Over the last three years, there has been some negative feedback about the gardens, much of which seems to come from a place of ignorance by the public. A literature review about pollinator project and their benefits establishes that most research has surround bees or plants, but not usually both or the public reaction to pollinator gardens. My hypothesis was that most …

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Sex-Biased Intratumoral Microbiome Influences Tumor Molecular And Immune Landscape And Disease Outcomes, Yuting Shan, Yingbo Huang, Adam Lee, Radwa M. Elmorsi, Tuyen Phan, Indrajit Chaudhury, Tom Corbiere, Lindsey B. Collins, Elizabeth B. Hirsch, Benjamin A. Weinberg, Jennifer M. Johnson, Emmanuel S. Antonarakis, Emil Lou, R. Stephanie Huang May 2026

Sex-Biased Intratumoral Microbiome Influences Tumor Molecular And Immune Landscape And Disease Outcomes, Yuting Shan, Yingbo Huang, Adam Lee, Radwa M. Elmorsi, Tuyen Phan, Indrajit Chaudhury, Tom Corbiere, Lindsey B. Collins, Elizabeth B. Hirsch, Benjamin A. Weinberg, Jennifer M. Johnson, Emmanuel S. Antonarakis, Emil Lou, R. Stephanie Huang

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Papers

The intratumoral microbiome is increasingly recognized as a regulator of cancer biology, yet sex-specific patterns and their relevance to cancer disparities remain poorly understood. We perform a multi-kingdom analysis of more than 5,000 tumors from seven datasets to identify sex-differential microbial taxa across aerodigestive and gastrointestinal cancers. We identify and validate 22 taxa with consistent sex-biased abundance, including in real-world cohort. These microbes show cancer-type- and microbe-specific associations with tumor transcriptomes, oncogenic pathways, and immune cell infiltration. Female-enriched microbes are linked to increased estrogen signaling and interferon responses, whereas male-enriched taxa show opposing patterns. In gastric cancer, intratumoral Epstein-Barr virus …

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Cultura, Collaborations, And Chisme: The Latinx Caucus’ Oral History Project, Adela Justice, Brandon Kennedy, Jessica Diaz, Manuel Pasos, Saily Marrero, Sandra Desjardins May 2026

Cultura, Collaborations, And Chisme: The Latinx Caucus’ Oral History Project, Adela Justice, Brandon Kennedy, Jessica Diaz, Manuel Pasos, Saily Marrero, Sandra Desjardins

Library Staff Publications

The MLA Latinx Caucus began an oral history project featuring its members. Using a collaborative, community-based approach, the project brings together medical library professionals to share their experiences and reflect on cultural identity, professional growth, and collective advocacy. This poster describes the development of this significant project.   Background: In Fall 2025 one of the caucus leaders shared that they had a robust oral history project at their library organization, and had learned oral history processes and standards. This began the idea of forming an oral history project at the MLA caucus level. Lessons learned from the MLA AAMLA Caucus showed …

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Testing The Limits Of The Purse: Nih Funding And President Trump's Unprecedented Strategy Of Presidential Impoundment, Amanda Rose Masse May 2026

Testing The Limits Of The Purse: Nih Funding And President Trump's Unprecedented Strategy Of Presidential Impoundment, Amanda Rose Masse

Washington Semester Program

Congress and presidents have clashed over yearly funding awarded to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) throughout the existence of the government agency. Although presidents have routinely requested funding cuts in their annual budget proposals, Congress has steadily increased the amount of congressionally directed funding NIH receives yearly. Outlined in the Constitution, Congress holds the “power of the purse”; therefore, the legislative body provides federal funding for NIH and other executive departments.1 However, presidents have repeatedly attempted to rescind funds to NIH without congressional approval through impoundment. President Donald Trump was the most recent U.S. president to do so. His …

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Functional And Structural Lesion Network Mapping: Insights Into Acquired Brain Injury And Insomnia, Kathleen Erekson Rugh May 2026

Functional And Structural Lesion Network Mapping: Insights Into Acquired Brain Injury And Insomnia, Kathleen Erekson Rugh

Theses and Dissertations

Insomnia disorder is the most reported sleep disorder and can negatively affect daily functioning. Acquired brain injuries can lead to insomnia disorder. Limited research has explored a causal link between brain networks and insomnia symptoms in this population. This study replicated a lesion network mapping methodology of an insomnia study (Helquist et al., 2024) and extended it to examine structural networks linked to insomnia symptoms in individuals with acquired brain injuries. Traced lesions (N =44) were used as seed regions to compare against normative functional and structural network data. For functional analyses, we used resting state fMRI scans from a …

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Baseline Moderators Of A Transdiagnostic Adolescent Sleep And Circadian Health Intervention's Effectiveness At Improving Circadian Sleep Health: A Pilot Investigation, Jamon M. Jex May 2026

Baseline Moderators Of A Transdiagnostic Adolescent Sleep And Circadian Health Intervention's Effectiveness At Improving Circadian Sleep Health: A Pilot Investigation, Jamon M. Jex

Theses and Dissertations

The current study examined whether baseline demographic and clinical characteristics moderate the effectiveness of the Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian (TSC) intervention in improving adolescent circadian sleep health. Using an integrative data analysis approach, data from three independent adolescent samples (N = 134; ages 10-18) were pooled to evaluate changes across multidimensional sleep outcomes defined by the RU-SATED model of sleep, including regularity, satisfaction, alertness, timing, efficiency, and duration. Linear mixed-effects models were used to assess pre-to-post intervention changes and test moderation by age, sex, family income, and clinical status. Results indicated significant improvements in sleep satisfaction following TSC, with greater …

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Intimacy Needs Across Different Relationship Types: The Role Of Gender And Attachment Style, Raymond P. Voss Jr., Annalise Harrison, Dylan Sczerbowicz, Michelle Drouin May 2026

Intimacy Needs Across Different Relationship Types: The Role Of Gender And Attachment Style, Raymond P. Voss Jr., Annalise Harrison, Dylan Sczerbowicz, Michelle Drouin

Health Services and Informatics Research

In this study, we examined five different intimacy needs (i.e., emotional, social, sexual, intellectual, and recreational) across several types of modern-day romantic relationships (i.e., committed, friends with benefits, one-night-stands, and polyamorous) among undergraduates (N = 240). Overall, individuals rated emotional needs as most important and social needs as least important to a fulfilling partnership. Additionally, they expected committed partners to meet 81% of their total intimacy needs but other types of partners to meet far fewer (i.e., one-night stands = 20%, friends with benefits = 35%, polyamorous = 50%). Men and women rated intimacy needs similarly across most relationship …

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