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Explaining Transformer-Based Classification Of Radiology Reports, M Courtman, G Abdelhalim, L Sun, E Ifeachor, S Mullin, M Thurston

Peninsula Medical School

ObjectivesDeep learning models developed for the classification of radiological reports have lacked explainability. We aimed to validate and explain a pretrained classification model by applying it to the removal of confounding data from a radiological dataset.MethodsTwo radiologists categorized 2038 anonymized MRI head free-text radiology reports for abnormality and for small vessel disease presence. Of these reports, 80% (n = 1630) were used to fine-tune pretrained transformer models to classify scans. Five-fold cross-validation was used in model development. The models were tested on the remaining 20% of the reports (n = 408). SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) were used to explain the …

Fostering Neurodivergent Student Success: A Participatory Action Research Approach To Inclusive Library Instruction, Mercedes Rutherford-Patten, Luna Nombrano Larsen

Navigating the Future Together: Student Success Symposium

Neurodivergent students represent 20–30% of college populations, yet many face barriers to academic success, including inaccessible instruction, lack of tailored support, and stigma. Academic libraries, as key sites of student learning and belonging, have the potential to reduce these barriers and foster more equitable outcomes. This poster presents Fostering Neurodivergent Student Success: Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) Approach to Engage Students in the Development of More Inclusive, Accessible, and Engaging Library Instruction and Services, a grant-funded participatory action research project at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. This research approach engages neurodivergent students as co-researchers and co-designers in …

"The Technology Dog Ate My Job": The Dog-Eat-Dog World Of Offshore Labor Outsourcing, Mark B. Baker

Florida Journal of International Law

This Article specifically examines the legal implications of outsourcing, particularly in the high-technology sector. This Article will discuss the public debate on outsourcing and the relevant policy considerations in order to lay the groundwork for analysis of the legal aspects of this issue.

The inquiry at hand shall be as follows: first, recent legislation relevant to outsourcing at both the state and federal levels will be examined. Next, there will be a discussion on how far state legislators are permitted to regulate outsourcing without violating the Constitution, and the issue of implied and express preemption will also be analyzed. Next, …

The "Americanization" Of Critical Theory: A Legacy Of Paul Piccone And Telos, Timothy W. Luke

Fast Capitalism

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Fast Capitalism

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Dr. Amy Acton And Levar Burton Discuss Ethics In Public Health, Amy Acton, Levar Burton, Shannon E. French

The International Journal of Ethical Leadership

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Meeting Population Health Needs: Are Occupational Therapy Health Promotion Programs Scalable?, Tracy Chippendale, Szu-Wei Chen

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Ruth Coleman Denard (1906-2002): One Of The First Registered Black Occupational Therapists, Mirline Milien

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The experiences and contributions of underrepresented groups in the occupational therapy profession are insufficiently explored and largely absent from occupational therapy education. For instance, the narratives of early Black occupational therapists and students are virtually nonexistent in the literature. As the profession moves toward greater inclusivity, it is essential to uncover these hidden stories and legacies to better understand the profession’s evolution and help shape its future. This article highlights Ruth Coleman Denard, one of the first registered Black occupational therapists in the United States, and provides an overview of her career trajectory. Historical research methods, including a review of …

Antimonopoly In The Air: Assessing Airline Deregulation, Elie Nehme

Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy

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Handgrip Strength And Dental Plaque Removal Performance In Older Primary Care Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study, Thananan Sirowet, Thareerat Ananchaisarp, Angkana Thearmontree, Jermphiphut Jaruenpunyasak, Kongfa Wamasing

Journal of Health Research

Background: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a primary care unit and general practitioner clinic in a tertiary teaching hospital in Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand, to evaluate the effect of hand grip strength on maintaining oral hygiene in older adults.

Method: Participants completed a questionnaire, performed a brushing task on a force-sensor–equipped dental model, and had plaque stained before brushing while being video recorded. The primary outcome was plaque removal performance. Multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with inadequate plaque removal, and sex-specific grip strength cut-off points were determined using receiver operating characteristic analysis.

Results: Among 116 older adults, 31.0% …

Issue 478 January 15, 2026, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

Special Issue: The Townies 2026. Featured Articles: "16th Clarksdale Film & Music Festival Brings Hollywood Excitement to the Delta."; "Obituary: Jeffrey Callaway. (February 20, 1963–January 10, 2026)."; "The Pinksheets: Chewed-Up Bubblegum with a Southern Kick."

Improved Performance Of Wave Energy Converters And Arrays For Wave-To-Onshore Power Grid Integration, Madelyn Veurink, David Wilson, Rush Robinett, Wayne Weaver

Michigan Tech Publications

This paper focuses on power grid integration of wave energy converter (WEC) arrays that minimize added energy storage for maximizing power capture as well as smoothing the oscillatory power inputs into the grid. In particular, a linear right circular cylinder WEC array that implements complex conjugate control is compared and contrasted to a nonlinear WEC array that implements an hourglass buoy shape while both are integrated into the grid utilizing phase control (i.e., relative spacing of the WEC array) on the input powers to the grid. The Hamiltonians of the two WEC systems are derived, enabling a direct comparison of …

Eng 1000-001 College Composition Studio, Travis Moody

Spring 2026

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Eng 2706g-001 Latin American And Latinx Literatures, Robert Martinez

Spring 2026

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Electronic Smoking Prevalence And Awareness Among Al-Nahrain Undergraduate Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study, Nibras Alaa Hussain, Tamara Ala’A Hussein

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Smoking is a significant global cause of preventable morbidity and mortality, resulting in six million deaths worldwide each year. Electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults globally. Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence of electronic smoking and awareness among Al-Nahrain undergraduate medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq. Data were collected during March and April, 2022. A total of 474 undergraduate students completed a modified standard questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS-26. Results: The prevalence of electronic smoking was found to be …

Within Boundaries: Collecting And Exhibiting Chinese Contemporary Art In M+, Hong Kong, Lei April Liu

Masters Theses

This thesis investigates how M+, Hong Kong’s museum of twentieth- and twenty-first-century visual culture, collects and exhibits Chinese contemporary art under political and institutional constraint. It argues that M+ operates through adaptive autonomy, a condition in which curatorial and educational strategies transform limitation into method. By analyzing the museum’s formation, exhibition practices, and comparison with other Asian institutions such as the Asia Culture Center in South Korea, the Power Station of Art in China, and the National Gallery Singapore, the study reveals how M+ sustains visibility of Chinese contemporary art with political sensitive topic through 绥靖 (Sui Jing; subtle appeasement) …

The Characteristics Of A University And Urban Elementary School Partnership Project: Interventions That Impact Teacher Self-Efficacy And Their Emerging Social Network, Susan R. Cusack

Educational Studies Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to re-analyze and extend findings established by the 2011 – 2015 evaluation of a university partnership with an urban elementary school in the northeast region of the United States. While the original evaluation examined multiple domains related to the impact of the partnership’s effects on these elementary school teachers, my research will narrow and deepen the study of two domains: Teacher Self-Efficacy and Social Networks, both socio-affective variables that change over time. This research is grounded in theories related to teacher self-efficacy, social networks in education, and the emergence of a robust community of …

Research Progress In Antagonistic Bacteria Against Staphylococcus Aureus, Caiqi Wang, Yuansong Ma, Xinrui Zhao, Pei Zhou, Sifan Lu, Yuxin Li, Yinbiao Xu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Staphylococcus aureus,a common Gram-positive foodborne pathogen,is ubiquitous in the human skin and respiratory tract.It can cause pneumonia,pleurisy,endocarditis,food poisoning,sepsis and other infectious diseases.The widespread and long-term use of antibiotics has aggravated the antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus.In particular,the emergence of multi-drug resistant strains has greatly reduced the therapeutic effect.Therefore,developing new antibacterial means to replace or assist existing antibiotics has become an urgent need.Microbial natural products are important resources for the development of new antibiotics,and antagonistic microorganisms play an important role.This paper reviewed the species of antagonistic bacteria against Staphylococcus aureus,the types of antibacterial active substances,and the commonly used screening methods of …

Probiotics Regulate Gut Microbiota And Immune Homeostasis To Prevent And Treat Food Allergy : A Review, Yao Chen, Zumeng Xia, Yijin Yang, Lianzhong Ai, Guangqiang Wang, Yan Zhang, Zhen Luo, Yong Zhou, Yongjun Xia

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Food allergy (FA) is a common immunological disorder,and its pathogenesis is primarily associated with a complex regulatory process involving CD 4+ T cells in the immune system,such as the polarization of Th 2 cells and the imbalance between Treg/Th 17 cells.The balance of intestinal immune cells plays a critical role in the development of FA,while dysbiosis of the gut microbiota may disrupt this balance,thereby contributing to the onset of FA.Probiotic intervention targeting the gut microbiota can directly or indirectly influence the functions of immune cells to regulate immune responses,representing a promising approach for the prevention and treatment of FA.The authors …

Research Progress Of Gc-Ms-Based Metabolomics In Fermented Cereal Foods, Haichen Liu, Chang Liu, Hongyan Huo, Hui Xu, Shunxi Zhu, Lei Liu, Kui Zou

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

As an emerging discipline,metabolomics has gradually become the focus of food science research.Among numerous metabolomics analysis methods,gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ) has attracted much attention for its wide application.Fermented cereal foods occupy an important position in global dietary culture and are an indispensable type of foods in peopl e’s daily lives.The author reviewed the application of GC-MS based metabolomics for the development of fermented cereal foods,covering sample preparation,metabolite extraction,data analysis,and practical application in fermented cereal foods.Moreover,this paper elaborated on the advantages and limitations of GC-MS-based metabolomics in fermentation,aiming to provide a reference for further exploring the principles of food fermentation …

Differences In Important Chemical Components And Free Radical Scavenging Activities Of The Ginger Germplasm Resources From Fujian, Meichun Chen, Enquan Lin, Xuefang Zheng, Zuliang Li, Bo Liu, Jieping Wang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to analyze the important chemical components of different ginger germplasm resources from Fujian and evaluate their comprehensive quality and free radical scavenging activities.[Method ] Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ) and liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS ) were employed to determine the importance chemical components in 13 ginger germplasm resources.Differences in the chemical compounds were analyzed by the cluster analysis and principal component analysis (PCA ).The free radical scavenging activities of the ginger germplasm resources against ABTS+ were further evaluated.[Result ] A total of 65 chemical compounds were identified from the 13 ginger germplasm resources,including …

Cyanidin- 3-Glucoside Ameliorates Ocular Surface Dysfunction In Rats With Dry Eye Disease, Ke Zhang, Ziyu Liu, Zhangben Yao, Peng Zhang, Lei Tian, Ying Jie, Yong Wang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] Studies have shown that cyanidin- 3-glucoside (C3G),the main component of black rice anthocyanins,exhibits protective effects on retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE ) cells.However,there is a lack of in vivo evidence regarding the efficacy of C 3G in alleviating dry eye disease (DED ),which limits its application in ocular surface disorders.This study aims to investigate the protective effects of C 3G on DED in rats.[Method ] 24 Wistar rats were randomly assigned into control,model,and C 3G groups.In model and C 3G groups,a DED model was established by subcutaneous injection of scopolamine hydrobromide (4 times daily for 28 d).The …

Analysis Of Polyphenol Composition And Antioxidant Activity Of Jujube Juice Fermented By Lactic Acid Bacteria By In Vitro Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion, Jiangning Zhang, Zheng Ye, Jiaqi Shen

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the variation rules of polyphenolic substances and antioxidant activity of jujube juice fermented by lactic acid bacteria after in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion.[Method ] The mass fractions of total phenols,free phenols,and bound phenols,as well as the composition of polyphenolic substances and antioxidant activity in the jujube juice fermented by lactic acid bacteria (original jujube juice ) at different fermentation stages and in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestive fluids were determined and compared.[Result ] With prolonged fermentation time,the mass fractions of total phenolics in the original jujube juice and the gastric digestive fluid increased and …

Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Transformation And Immune Efficacy Of Black Ginseng Saponins, Kuo Wang, Bao Zhong, Mingran Luan, Fenglin Li, Zhongkui Lu, Guanran Wang, Kun Yao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to elucidate the transformation process of black ginseng saponins and their immunomodulatory mechanisms.[Method ] An ultrasound-assisted enzymatic method was employed for the transformation of black ginseng saponins,and the mass concentration of black ginseng saponins was determined.Furthermore,the immunomodulatory effects of black ginseng saponins were investigated through animal experiments.[Result ] Under the conditions of an enzymatic hydrolysis temperature of 40 ℃,an enzyme mass fraction of 8%,enzymatic hydrolysis time of 60 min,and ultrasonic treatment time of 25 min,the mass concentration of black ginseng saponins increased from 1 615.40 μg/mL to 3 351.38 μg/mL,which represented an increase of 107.47%.The …

Degradation Of Nutrients In Corn Steep Liquor By Aspergillus Oryzae And Absorption Characteristics Of The Product, Xiaojie Wang, Chunrong Xia, Xiaolan Liu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to explore the degradation patterns of nutrients in corn steep liquor by Aspergillus oryzae and the absorption characteristics of the product.[Method ] Aspergillus oryzae was used for the fermentation of corn steep liquor,and degradation patterns of nutrients were studied after fermentation for 1,3,5,7,9,and 11 d.Changes in amino acid mass fraction and peptide molecular mass distribution in corn steep liquor after fermentation for 7 d were measured.Furthermore,the resting cells of Auricularia heimuer mycelia were used to explore the absorption characteristics of the fermentation product of corn steep liquor.[Result ] As the fermentation time prolonged within 1~7 …

Screening And Identification Of Strains Of Lactic Acid Bacteria For Fermentation From Suancai In The Dai Ethnic Region Of Yunnan, Rui Wang, Jiawen Zhang, Lianqin Zhang, Xian Chen, Yan Chen, Cheng Zuo, Lixin Li, Yuhua Diao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to screen the strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB ) suitable for Suancai fermentation.[Method ] Traditional fermented Suancai from the Dai ethnic region of Yunnan was used as the research samples for the isolation and purification of LAB.The purified isolates were evaluated for fermentation characteristics,including nitrite degradation,acid production,acid resistance,and salt tolerance.Additionally,the antimicrobial activity,antibiotic susceptibility,hemolytic activity,and amino acid decarboxylase activity were assessed to identify dominant strains.[Result ] A total of 208 LAB strains were isolated from 40 Suancai samples.Preliminary screening based on nitrite degradation identified 20 strains with high efficiency,and 16S rDNA sequencing identified 15 strains …

Antioxidant And Anti-Fatigue Properties Of Malus Spectabilis Fruit Polysaccharides In Mice, Zhilin Wen, Ming Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aimed to explore the antioxidant and anti-fatigue properties of Malus spectabilis fruit polysaccharides (MPPs ) and analyze the structure-activity relationships.[Method ] Two types of MPPs were prepared via acidic (AC-MPC ) and alkaline (AL-MPC ) extraction methods.The polysaccharide composition was identified by high-performance anion-exchange chromatography (HPAEC ).The changes in mouse body mass,serum biochemical indicators,and exhaustive swimming time were measured to assess the in vivo antioxidant and anti-fatigue effects of MPPs.[Result ] Galacturonic acid was the main component in both types of MMPs,while AL-MPC had higher mass fraction of total polysaccharides.The in vivo experiments demonstrated that both …

Ultrasound-Assisted Dual-Enzyme Extraction Condition Optimization And Antioxidant Activity Evaluation Of Anthocyanins From Perilla Leaves, Wenting Zhu, Shiyun Wang, Qiaolin Zhu, Qi Cao, Yixin Zhang, Tianran Hong

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to comprehensively develop perilla and improve its utilization value.[Method ] Using perilla leaves as raw material,the effects of solid-liquid ratio,ethanol volume fraction,ultrasonic time,and enzymatic hydrolysis time on the mass fraction of anthocyanins in perilla leaves were studied.The ultrasound-assisted dual-enzyme extraction conditions for anthocyanins from perilla leaves were optimized by the response surface method.The antioxidant activity and phenol mass fraction of anthocyanins from perilla leaves were determined,and the main phenols were analyzed by chromatography.[Result ] The optimal extraction conditions of anthocyanins from perilla leaves were solid-liquid ratio of 1 g∶16 mL,ethanol volume fraction of 74%,ultrasonic time …

Immobilization Of Pseudomonas Fluorescens Lipase Onto Chitosan And Chitin-Based Carriers And Evaluation Of Its Hydrolytic Performance, Haoyu Zhong, Hongyu Qin, Jun Zhang, Kuntai Li, Qiuyu Xia, Shucheng Liu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to construct chitosan and chitin-based carriers with hierarchical porous lamellar structures,systematically evaluate the immobilization effects of these carriers for Pseudomonas fluorescens lipase (PFL) and the performance of the immobilized enzyme in catalyzing the hydrolysis of fish oil.[Method ] Chitin/chitosan were modified via the sol-gel method to prepare the carriers for the binding with free PFL.The enzymatic properties of the immobilized PFL were then evaluated,and then analysed the hydrolysate composition of anchovy oil catalyzed by the immobilized PFL.[Result ] The modified carriers exhibited lamellar structures with abundant free amino groups on the surface,which facilitated covalent immobilization …

Construction And Antibacterial Activity Evaluation Of A Lipopeptide Delivery System, Rong Chen, Mingye Guo, Ge Hou, Yan Chen

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study constructed a stable lipopeptide (LP) delivery system to improve the stability and dispersibility of LP,thereby enhancing their antibacterial efficacy.[Method ] LP particles were constructed with chitosan (CS) and sodium alginate (SA).Assembly property changes were evaluated by means of different construction and single factor experiments.Interactions among CS,LP,and SA were investigated by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR ),and the rheological properties of the system were examined by a rheometer.Antibacterial activity of LP particles was evaluated with Escherichia coli (E.coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus ) as model microorganisms.[Result ] LP particles prepared by dripping CS with the relative molecular mass …