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Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection Prevention In Medical Intensive Care Unit, Linet Angir

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

. The doctoral project was a collaborative endeavor focused on central line dressing sites at a state university hospital in the northeastern United States. The aim was to reduce the current central line-associated infections (CLABSIs) rate. Through audits, it was discovered that most central line dressings needed to be completely sealed, some required insertion site clipping to ensure a complete seal, and some dressings were saturated. To uphold a commitment to quality care, clinical excellence, patient care, and superior outcomes, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project recognized the importance of implementing the recommendations to reduce CLABSIs by maintaining central …

Experiences Of Law Enforcement In Workplace Violence Threat Investigations, Heather Folkestad

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A significant social problem affecting law enforcement investigations into workplace violence is the lack of threat assessments and threat management programs performed in workplace investigations. Collaboration with law enforcement early in workplace violence investigations has significant benefits within the corporate sector. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine the experiences of law enforcement officers/agents involved in targeted violence workplace investigations. Areas of focus were the collective perspectives of participants regarding the use of threat assessments, inclusion of law enforcement, and the barriers to an effective investigation within the workplace and by community law enforcement. This study utilized …

Evaluation Of Policies To Reduce Juvenile Recidivism In Montgomery County, Maryland, Amos S. Kulumba

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite efforts to reduce juvenile justice recidivism through education programs, current literature does not demonstrate that these policies have been effective. The research problem was that despite various programs to minimize juvenile justice recidivism in Montgomery County, Maryland, data did not show a decrease in adolescent offenders in the county correctional system. The purpose of this general qualitative study was to explore what impact harsh penalties involving incarceration had on juvenile justice recidivism in Montgomery County, Maryland. The theoretical framework was the narrative policy framework. Virtual interviews were conducted with 15 participants currently or formerly employed in the Montgomery County, …

Administrators' Perceptions Of Their Roles In Facilitating Data-Driven Classroom Instruction In Elementary Schools, Aisha L. Pruett

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the United States, a critical issue in contemporary education is the role of elementary school administrators in promoting data-driven instructional strategies to improve educational outcomes in the elementary classroom. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore elementary school administrators’ perceptions of their roles in helping teachers utilize data in the facilitation of instruction in the classroom. The conceptual framework guiding this study was the leadership for learning theory. For this basic qualitative design, purposeful sampling resulted in semistructured interviews with 10 elementary school administrators from three elementary schools within a district in an Eastern County and …

Female Runners’ Perspectives Of Coping With Relative Energy Deficiency In Sports (Red-S) Symptoms Through Instructor-Led Yoga, April Rae Gunnoe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) impacts the physical, emotional, and psychological health of adult female runners. Previous RED-S inquiry has focused on identification and evaluation of symptoms, and although researchers have investigated ways in which yoga affects adult female runner’s physical and mental health, understanding about the potential impact of instructor-led yoga practice in the treatment and management of RED-S symptoms is limited. The purpose of this basic qualitative inquiry was to investigate the lived experiences of adult female runners practicing instructor-led yoga to cope with RED-S symptoms, using the health belief model as a framework. Eight volunteers shared …

The Perspectives Of African American Parents’ Decisions To Homeschool Children With Autism In New Jersey, Shannalee Stephenson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

New Jersey is an autism epicenter and may indicate future trends in the United States. The population of American families opting to homeschool is growing, especially among African-American families in New Jersey. The purpose of this narrative inquiry study was to examine the perspectives of African American parents’ decisions to homeschool their children with autism in New Jersey through storytelling. The conceptual framework used was the model of parental involvement developed by Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 homeschooling African-American parents using a basic qualitative approach. The results were organized into five themes. One theme was the …

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection Prevention In Medical Intensive Care Unit, Linet Angir

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

. The doctoral project was a collaborative endeavor focused on central line dressing sites at a state university hospital in the northeastern United States. The aim was to reduce the current central line-associated infections (CLABSIs) rate. Through audits, it was discovered that most central line dressings needed to be completely sealed, some required insertion site clipping to ensure a complete seal, and some dressings were saturated. To uphold a commitment to quality care, clinical excellence, patient care, and superior outcomes, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project recognized the importance of implementing the recommendations to reduce CLABSIs by maintaining central …

Experiences Of Law Enforcement In Workplace Violence Threat Investigations, Heather Folkestad

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A significant social problem affecting law enforcement investigations into workplace violence is the lack of threat assessments and threat management programs performed in workplace investigations. Collaboration with law enforcement early in workplace violence investigations has significant benefits within the corporate sector. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine the experiences of law enforcement officers/agents involved in targeted violence workplace investigations. Areas of focus were the collective perspectives of participants regarding the use of threat assessments, inclusion of law enforcement, and the barriers to an effective investigation within the workplace and by community law enforcement. This study utilized …

Evaluation Of Policies To Reduce Juvenile Recidivism In Montgomery County, Maryland, Amos S. Kulumba

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite efforts to reduce juvenile justice recidivism through education programs, current literature does not demonstrate that these policies have been effective. The research problem was that despite various programs to minimize juvenile justice recidivism in Montgomery County, Maryland, data did not show a decrease in adolescent offenders in the county correctional system. The purpose of this general qualitative study was to explore what impact harsh penalties involving incarceration had on juvenile justice recidivism in Montgomery County, Maryland. The theoretical framework was the narrative policy framework. Virtual interviews were conducted with 15 participants currently or formerly employed in the Montgomery County, …

Administrators' Perceptions Of Their Roles In Facilitating Data-Driven Classroom Instruction In Elementary Schools, Aisha L. Pruett

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the United States, a critical issue in contemporary education is the role of elementary school administrators in promoting data-driven instructional strategies to improve educational outcomes in the elementary classroom. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore elementary school administrators’ perceptions of their roles in helping teachers utilize data in the facilitation of instruction in the classroom. The conceptual framework guiding this study was the leadership for learning theory. For this basic qualitative design, purposeful sampling resulted in semistructured interviews with 10 elementary school administrators from three elementary schools within a district in an Eastern County and …

On Legislating Cybercrime: Nigerian, South African, And United Kingdom Perspectives, Sagwadi Mabunda, Roland Akindele

Communications of the IIMA

Cybercrime has evolved to be a menacing challenge to all the countries of the globe. Consequently, it has become necessary for effective laws and policies to be enacted and implemented globally. This paper aims to review the cybercrime legislation of three jurisdictions: Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom (UK), to examine how each country has conceptualised and legislated cybercrime. The paper begins with a discussion on the definitional considerations necessary for legislating cybercrime. It draws from the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) as the primary international convention on cybercrimes, to analyse some of the specific provisions …

Augmenting Legal Expertise: The Role Of Ai In Enhancing Human Capabilities In Legal Services

Communications of the IIMA

This study explores the dynamics of digital transformation within the legal services

industry, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to augment

human capabilities. By examining the interplay between institutional norms and

technological innovations, this research aims to understand how AI disrupts

traditional legal practices while maintaining ethical standards and promoting

equitable access to justice. Employing a qualitative content analysis, this research

analyzes data from international news sources spanning April 2011 to March 2021.

The study examines the roles of key industry actors, identifies barriers to digital

adoption, and explores the implications of digitalization for competition within the

legal …

The Intricate Dance Between Stars And Words: A Review Of Customer Reviews In Tourism

Communications of the IIMA

Travel and tourism industries rely heavily on customer reviews from past travelers as an invaluable source for informing potential travelers’ decisions. Thanks to the internet, reviews are an invaluable source for both quantitative star ratings as well as qualitative text comments that evaluate travel experiences. In this paper we analyse this complex relationship between text comments and their associated star ratings; using existing literature we highlight their interplay to give an overall picture of customer satisfaction. Factors that influence ratings and comments include both intrinsic (service quality, staff behavior) and extrinsic aspects such as location or price. Sentiment analysis through …

A Half Century Of Criminalizing Serious Mental Illness: Observations And Considerations, Arthur J. Lurigio

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

This article describes the difficulties of working with people with serious mental illnesses (PSMIs) at every stage of the criminal justice process—from arrest to post- incarceration release from prison. The needs of PSMI for mental health and social services are complex and require different case management plans and strategies at various points in the process. Severe mental illnesses (SMIs), such as schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder, stem from abnormalities in the brain structure and neuroprocessing that cause significant distress and dysfunction. People with serious mental illnesses typically suffer from a variety of other related problems (e.g., addiction) that can …

Tug Of War Between Opt-In And Opt-Out Organ Donation Systems, Amna Cehaja

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

The demand for organ transplants is far greater than the supply of transplantable organs. Every day, twenty people in the United States die as they await an organ transplant; this equates to roughly 7,300 people annually. Whilst organ donation can be highly effective for prospective patients, not all individuals want to take part in such an action. A person’s decision not to partake in organ donation can stem from their ethics, morality, religion, and much more. For individuals that live in the United States and do not want to donate their organs upon death, they do not have to take …

Mental Health Courts: Is There Any Hope For Mental Illness In An Outdated Criminal Justice System?, Brock Imel

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

Mental health awareness is an ever-growing field of study that has garnered more attention in America after the COVID-19 pandemic. As far back as colonial America, mental illness was considered taboo in society and often reprimanded with punishable crimes. This article seeks to divulge into the history of mental health and its relation to the law, as well as how the creation of mental health courts has led to a decrease in recidivism.

This article aims to provide the reader with an understanding of the evolving field of mental health courts and provide state legislatures foundational knowledge for creating and …

Remote Sensing In Iberá Wetlands, Argentina: Uncrewed Aircraft Systems And Service Learning Supporting Environmental Resilience, James Tyler Deal

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Mapping wetland regions is challenging. Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) have inherent abilities to sense rapidly and efficiently remotely difficult to access locations. Wetland regions around the world are under pressure due to increasing human presence and climate change. Iberá Wetlands in Argentina provides an example of a region that rebounded from detritus effects of human activity. Although the Iberá Wetlands suffered great environmental degradation causing large animals to be driven from the area, visitors today see a biologically diverse region bearing the fruit of restoration. It serves as a prime location for demonstrating the ability of UAS to efficiently collect …

Core-Collapse Supernovae Particle Physics Interactions Within Simulations, Skylar G. Butler

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

This study investigates the role of specific particle physics interactions in simulations of core collapse supernovae, with a focus on understanding how varying levels of inclusion impact the accuracy of gravitational wave predictions and results of simulations. Different research groups often approach these simulations with varying degrees of complexity, cutting corners by omitting certain reactions or simplifying others. This project systematically evaluates the implications of these choices, comparing the particle physics interactions included, the dimensionality of the simulations, and the governing equations used. Our goal is to identify how these factors influence the precision of numerical simulations. By providing a …

Aging Popular Exoplanet Hosts, Grace Henry

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

This paper presents an analysis of stellar ages and properties for a sample of stars hosting exoplanets in their habitable zones, using the BASE-9 software. BASE-9 employs Bayesian statistics to model stellar parameters such as age, mass, metallicity, and distance by fitting observed photometric data to theoretical isochrones. The primary goal of this study is to determine more accurate ages for these host stars, which is critical for understanding the long-term habitability of their exoplanets.

Our sample consists of 5 stars with well-characterized exoplanets, and we utilize a combination of observational data, including photometry and spectroscopy, to constrain the models. …

Improving Research And Development And Manufacturing Efficiency Of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (Uas) Using Extended Reality (Xr) And Advanced Training Techniques, Arjun Nambiar, Chaitanya Varma, Christopher Daniel Sidor

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

The rapid growth of the Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) industry presents challenges in Research & Development (R&D) and manufacturing, such as inefficiencies, high costs, and extended development timelines. Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including augmented and virtual reality, can improve design visualization, prototype testing, and assembly accuracy, leading to faster development cycles and reduced errors. Simulation-based and virtual reality training methods can also address skill gaps, equipping personnel with the necessary competencies for advanced UAS operations. This study explores the potential of XR and advanced training techniques to address these challenges, aiming to enhance productivity and reduce costs in the UAS …

Assessing Human Impact On The Soil Of Jekyll Island, Georgia, Hannah Lyons, Astrid Senko, Ryan Paulson, Megan Neumann, Ava Messmer

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Jekyll Island has been one of Georgia’s top vacation spots since the late 1800s, but its dependence on tourism has the potential to affect its ecosystem. While prior studies have examined erosion and native flora, little is known about how recreation impacts the island’s soil composition. This study collected soil samples from areas with varying levels of human traffic. A commercially available soil probe was used to collect soil. The samples were analyzed for pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium using a LAMOTTE Model EM soil testing kit. Preliminary soil results showed that high-foot traffic areas averaged a pH of 6.5, …

Exploring The Impact Of Student-Athlete Traits On Flight Training Performance: A Comparative Analysis, Nicholas Sears, Emily Guluzza, Ryan Flournoy

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

This study explores whether pilots who are student-athletes demonstrate superior performance in flight training compared to those who are not involved in organized sports. Student-athletes often cultivate skills such as discipline, time management, resilience, and mental focus—qualities that are also critical for success in aviation. In aviation, performance depends not only on technical proficiency but also on the ability to manage stress, adhere to complex procedures, and maintain focus during high-stakes situations. Similarly, athletes often operate under intense physical and mental demands, balancing rigorous practice schedules with academic responsibilities. This parallel suggests that student-athletes may develop transferable skills that enable …

Exploring The Dynamics And Impacts Of Failed Teamwork On The Flight Deck: A Case Study, Landon S. Cone

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

This study examined the dynamics and impacts of failed leadership and teamwork on the flight deck through a case study analysis of seven aircraft accidents from 2000 to 2022. Using a qualitative methodology, this research focused on accidents involving Part 121 and Part 135 operators where human factors, particularly breakdowns in Crew Resource Management (CRM), contributed to safety events leading to aircraft damage, and serious injuries and or fatal outcomes. Through a review of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports and relevant literature, the study identified common themes such as poor communication, inadequate leadership, and lack of situational awareness as …

A Transformational Agenda For National Security, Maryam Jamshidi

University of Chicago Legal Forum

Past efforts to "reimagine" national security in legal scholarship have largely avoided systematic engagement with the foundational assumptions and presumptions of the field. Challenging and critiquing those assumptions is, however, necessary to producing scholarly work that reimagines, rather than reproduces, status quo approaches to U.S. national security. This Article presents an agenda for reimagining national security through legal scholarship, which is premised on the view that challenging the national security status quo should be part of those efforts. In doing so, this agenda explores seven premises central to how U.S. national security is currently conceived of, practiced, and implemented. Moving …

Addressing Ip And Technology Challenges To Pandemic Protection: A Need For Global Coordination To Promote National Security, Cynthia M. Ho

University of Chicago Legal Forum

This Article argues that effective national security mandates protection against the spread of infectious diseases, which requires addressing intellectual property (IP) and technology obstacles. Without modification, IP laws can bar the manufacture of needed treatments by anyone besides the IP owner and its licensees. Although there was some recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic that existing IP laws should be modified, there was strong resistance not only by IP-owning companies, but also by individual countries that impeded the ability to manufacture needed vaccines during the height of the pandemic.

Many global leaders have recognized that future pandemics are inevitable and that …

Resilience For A Digital Age, Danielle Keats Citron, Kristen E. Eichensehr

University of Chicago Legal Forum

A resilience agenda is an essential part of protecting national security in a digital age. Digital technologies impact nearly all aspects of everyday life, from communications and medical care to electricity and government services. Societal reliance on digital tools should be paired with efforts to secure societal resilience. A resilience agenda involves preparing for, adapting to, withstanding, and recovering from disruptions in ways that advance societal interests, goals, and values. Emphasizing resilience offers several benefits: 1) Resilience is threat agnostic or at least relatively threat neutral; 2) its inward focus emphasizes actions under the control of a targeted country, rather …

After Lebor: Can The Rights Of Nature Movement Stand Back Up?, Desmond Nichols

Florida Law Review

The Rights of Nature Movement, a global political movement that seeks to expand the legal rights traditionally granted to humans and corporations to natural entities like lakes, rivers, and ecosystems, is becoming more mainstream. In the United States, the movement has had successes in passing local ordinances that grant lakes and rivers the right to exist and flourish. The most high-profile of these victories for the movement was the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, an ordinance that passed in Toledo, Ohio, in February of 2019. This Note explores the Rights of Nature Movement in the United States. The ordinances that …

The Property Law Of Tokens, Juliet M. Moringiello, Christopher K. Odinet

Florida Law Review

Non-fungible tokens—or NFTs, as they are better known—have taken the world by storm. The idea behind an NFT is that by owning a certain thing (specifically, a digital token that is tracked on a blockchain), one can hold property rights in something else (either a real or an intangible asset). In the early part of 2021, NFTs for items ranging from a GIF of a pop-tart cat with a rainbow tail, to former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s first tweet, to a New York Times column (about NFTs!) have sold for millions of dollars over the internet. Promoters assert that …

Evaluation Of A Pilot Intervention Rating Scale For Safety Reporting Systems, Robert "Buck" Joslin

BCAAS Annual Safety Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Longitudinal Analysis Of Subsequent Musculoskeletal Injuries And Predictive Value Of Index Injuries In Collegiate Women's Field Hockey, Blake O'Neil, Paul Mentele, Xavier Smith, Katherine Pohlgeers, Ernest Rimer, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(5): 182-192, 2025. This study investigates the longitudinal patterns of musculoskeletal injuries in an NCAA field hockey team, emphasizing the predictive value of index injuries on subsequent injury rates. Analyzing a dataset from a women’s collegiate field hockey team, this research monitored 810 injuries across 124 athletes from 2008 to 2024. The study categorized injuries as local, nonlocal, and recurrent, employing a negative binomial regression to assess the impact of index injuries on the total number of career injuries. Results indicated that ankle sprains, hamstring strains, and back strains significantly predicted the total number of …