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Factors Associated With The Ability Of Us Nursing Homes To Accept Residents With Severe Obesity, Cynthia Mcmahan, Bianca Shieu, Alison Trinkoff, Nicholas Castle, David G Wolf, Steven Handler, John A Harris

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives: Severe obesity in nursing home (NH) residents is associated with specialized care needs, limited mobility, and challenges in daily living. The COVID-19 pandemic strained NH resources and exacerbated staffing shortages. This study aimed to assess the ability of US NHs to accept and care for residents with severe obesity post-COVID, as well as associated NH factors.

Design: Cross-sectional nationwide survey of NH administrators (2021-2022).

Setting and participants: 290 NHs from a national sample (n = 224) and a targeted sample in Massachusetts and New Jersey (n = 66).

Methods: A survey designed to assess how NHs approach admitting and …

Teaming Strategy Optimization: An Analysis Of Nba Statistics, Shot Charts, And Constraints, Shaykh Siddique

All Theses

In the dynamic realm of NBA team management, balancing the intricacies of player performance and strategic signings present formidable challenges. Negotiating salary caps, player roles, on-court minutes, and contract durations requires a nuanced approach. This study comprehensively evaluated player efficiency and team performance, scrutinizing key statistical indicators like Points, Rebounds, Assists, Blocks, PER, RPM, Shot Charts, and others. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, including logistic, ridge, and lasso regressions, facilitated modeling the intricate relationship between player performance and team winning rates. Based on that, incorporating practical constraints yielded diverse and effective teaming strategies. Analyzing NBA player and game statistics from 2012 …

Crossing Borders And Breaking Barriers: A Strategic Analysis Of Chick-Fil-A'S Expansion Into The French Market, Avery Besson

Marketing Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis explores the strategic considerations and potential challenges of Chick-fil-A, a prominent American fast-food chain, establishing itself in France. The study investigates the cultural, economic, and regulatory factors that may impact Chick-fil-A's entry strategy, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and obstacles the company may encounter in France. This research will examine Chick-fil-A’s previous attempts at expansion, analyze an American company that has successfully established themselves in France, and provide market entry strategies to Chick-fil-A to establish its presence in the French market successfully.

Fast Fashion: Ethical Dilemmas And Suggestions For Change, Rachel Walden

Marketing Undergraduate Honors Theses

The fast fashion industry has grown immensely over the last decade, quickly capturing a large segment of the fashion industry as a whole. This industry is defined by a highly responsive and extremely cost-focused supply chain, allowing the curation of trendy and low-cost garments. These garments, while appealing to consumers for the stylish and affordability, are of poor quality and have short lifetime. The fast fashion model gives rise to serious environmental and social consequences, often contributing to high levels of air and water pollution, increased landfill waste, and unethical labor practices. The aim of this paper is to describe …

Genocide Dressed In Jeans: Does Sharing A Narrative About The Uyghur Population Alter Opinions About Fast Fashion, Danya Radhi

Marketing Undergraduate Honors Theses

One of the most cherished traditions on our University of Arkansas campus is the etching of names onto Senior Walk each year. On any given day, thousands of students stroll across these beautiful sidewalks as they venture to and from class. Dressed in the latest fashions from iconic brands such as Zara, H&M, and Nike, these students are far removed from the tragedy that has befallen the Uyghur population living in the Xinjiang province, 6,914 miles away. Evidence has been mounting that the Uyghur population has been suffering through massive displacement, forced labor camps, and atrocities that we cannot even …

The Azalea Trail Maids: White Women’S Contributions To The Lost Cause In Mobile, Alabama, Emma Rawls

Honors Theses

This paper analyzes the origins of the Azalea Trail in Mobile, Alabama, and the history of its corresponding Azalea Trail Maid program. The Trail is a walking and driving trail through the historic areas of Mobile, in which hundreds of azalea bushes have been planted along the roads. Beginning in 1929, the Azalea Trail takes tourists through the heart of downtown Mobile, the city’s antebellum homes, and other local attractions. In 1949, the program expanded to include a “Trail Court,” and in 1951, it created a festival to crown an Azalea Trail Queen and select the members of her court, …

Silver Nanoparticle Biosynthesis Utilizing Ocimum Kilimandscharicum Leaf Extract And Assessment Of Its Antibacterial Activity Against Certain Chosen Bacteria, Horyomba Siaka Ouandaogo, Souleymane Diallo, Eddy Odari, Johnson Kinyu

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

The use of plants in the biological production of silver nanoparticles for antibacterial applications is a growing field of research. In the current work, we formulated Ocimum kilimandscharicum extracts using silver nanoparticles, and evaluated its potential antibacterial activity. Aqueous and methanol plant extracts were used to reduce silver nitrate at different time intervals (30 to 150 minutes) and pH (2 to 11). The UV-visible absorption spectrum recorded for methanol and aqueous extracts revealed a successful synthesis of AgNPs for methanol and aqueous extracts. The antimicrobial activity of the AgNPs was evaluated against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Salmonella choleraesuius ATCC 10708, …

Use Of Modelling Tools To Assess Climate Change Impacts On Smallholder Oil Seed Yields In South Africa, Priscilla Ntuchu Kephe, Siyabusa Mkuhlani, Farirai Rusere, Abel Chemura

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Oil seed crops are the second most important field crops after cereals in the agricultural economy globally. The use and demand for oilseed crops such as groundnut, soybean and sunflower have grown significantly, but climate change is expected to alter the agroecological conditions required for oilseed crop production. This study aims to present an approach that utilizes decision-making tools to assess the potential climate change impacts on groundnut, soybean and sunflower yields and the greenhouse gas emissions from the management of the crops. The Decision Support Tool for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT v4.7), a dynamic crop model and the Cool Farm …

Adherence To The Prisma 2020 Guideline: An Evaluation Of Meta-Analyses And Systematic Reviews Published In Pharmacy Journals., Kendall Littlefield, Samantha Alspaugh, Andrew Forte Pharmd, Robert D. Beckett Pharmd, Bcps

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at ACCP Virtual Poster Sessions. Lenexa, KS: May 2024

This cross-sectional evaluation study found that, on average, published meta-analyses in pharmacy journals are adherent to PRISMA best practices, though several areas, related to background and rationale of the study, discussion items, and search strategy, were identified for improvement.

Propensity Matched In-Hospital Outcomes Of Acute St Elevation Myocardial Infarction Of Left Anterior Descending (Lad) Coronary Artery In Patients With & Without Chronic Total Occlusion Of Coronaries, Manoj Kumar, Shafaqat Ali, Faryal Farroq, Sanchit Duhan, Priya Hotwani Md, Bijeta Keisham, Sanjay Kumar, Mahin R. Khan

Internal Medicine Residency

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Methods

Results

Intravascular Ultrasound In Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: A Nationwide Overview Of Its Use And Outcomes, Priya Hotwani Md, Chukwuemeka Umeh Md, Rahul Gupta, Gagan Kaur Md, Raghav Dhawan, Benson Eghreriniovo, Tamanna Mohta, Payaam Mahdavian Md, Jessica Ekomerei Obi, Eseosa Sanwo, Sabina Kumar Do, Mark A. Zainea Md Fscai, Jay Mohan Do Fscai

Internal Medicine Residency

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Methods

Results

Outcomes Of Mechanical Circulatory Support In Stemi Patients With Cardiogenic Shock: Insights From The National Inpatient Sample, Rahul Gupta, Chukwuemeka Umeh, Priya Hotwani Md, Gagan Kaur, Raghav Dhawan, Benson Eghreriniovo, Tamanna Mohta, Payaam Mahdavian, Eseosa Sanwo, Sabina Kumar, Mark A. Zainea, Jay Mohan

Internal Medicine Residency

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Results

Ramanujan Type Congruences For Quotients Of Klein Forms, Timothy Huber, Nathaniel Mayes, Jeffery Opoku, Dongxi Ye

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

In this work, Ramanujan type congruences modulo powers of primes p≥5 are derived for a general class of products that are modular forms of level p. These products are constructed in terms of Klein forms and subsume generating functions for t-core partitions known to satisfy Ramanujan type congruences for p=5,7,11. The vectors of exponents corresponding to products that are modular forms for Γ1(p) are subsets of bounded polytopes with explicit parameterizations. This allows for the derivation of a complete list of products that are modular forms for Γ1(p) of weights 1≤k≤5 for primes 5≤p≤19 and whose Fourier coefficients …

Issue 8: Pulmonary & Critical Care Insider, Bharat Bajantri Md, Sarah Ellsworth-Hoffman Mls, Caterina Elliott Np, Pa, Donna Cota Md

Critical Care & Pulmonary

Pulmonary & Critical Care Insider Issue 8

Compiled by Bharat Bajantri, MD, and librarian Sarah Ellsworth, MLS for the clinicians of the Pulmonary and Critical Care team of Parkview.

The Pulmonary & Critical Care Insider newsletter was created by Dr. Bharat Bajantri, MD and Sarah Ellsworth, MLS in 2023 as a form of current awareness for current practice at our hospital, Parkview Health. The content resides within critical care and pulmonary related topics and this information is compiled into four main formats.

1. Original Study Summaries: New research publications are read, reviewed, then concisely summarized for clinical interpretation with professional …

Antioxidant Activities And Protective Effects Of Shorea Macrophylla Leaf And Bark Extracts, Salfarina Ramli, Nik Nor Sabrina Sukri, Nur Adhwa’ Faqihah Zulkifli, Donna Maretta Ariestanti, Chee Yan Choo, Hasseri Halim, Nurhuda Manshoor, Richard Johari James

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Shorea macrophylla, also known as the ‘Engkabang’ tree or Light Red Meranti, is renowned for its role in reforestation efforts. Despite lacking records of traditional use, the reported biological activities of other species within the Shorea genus spark curiosity about the potential biological activities of this plant. Therefore, this study aims to explore the antioxidant capabilities of S. macrophylla leaf and bark extracts, along with their protective effects against oxidative stress using a brine shrimp model. In the evaluation of antioxidant potential, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays were employed. Extracts were incubated in …

Physico-Chemical, Organoleptic, And Antioxidant Properties Of Black Soybean Flour (Glycine Soja (L.) Merrit) Flakes With The Addition Of Bangle (Zingiber Purpureum Roxb.), Ika Dyah Kumalasari, Nurkhasanah Nurkhasanah, Sepitriani Sepitriani

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Flakes are products that are generally made from cereals. In this study, we are interested to use black soybean (Glycine soja (L) Merrit) and bangle (Zingiber purpureum Roxb.) as flakes ingredients. Black soybeans have high antioxidant components, while bangle contains high antioxidant and fiber components, which enables it to capture free radicals. This study aimed to find the most favorable formula with good physical, chemical, and organoleptic characteristics, which also has the highest antioxidant activity. We used the Completely Randomized Design (CRD) method and the variation of formulation used was the ratio of black soybean flour to bangle …

Current Arrangements For Training Dentists In The Uk In Primary Care Dentistry, Sally Hanks

Peninsula Dental School

Primary Care Dentistry is the destination for the majority of UK dental graduates for some if not all of their future careers. Traditionally Undergraduate Dental Education has been set and delivered within the Secondary Care (specialist referral and Dental Hospital) environment, which may create challenges for new graduates when preparing them for their careers. This article discusses undergraduate dental training for and within Primary Care Dentistry.

Exploring The Experiences Of African American Middle School Stem Teachers, Stephen J. Minter

All Dissertations

As society is continuously in a space of changing politics and social structure, the educational landscape continues to be plagued by several inconvenient truths for African American educators. One truth is the lack of representation of African American teachers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) areas. In a 2016 USDE report titled The State of Racial Diversity in the Educator, the report indicated that in the 2011-2012 school year, White educators made up 82% of the teachers in the nation.

Teachers often bring their life experiences, cultures and ideologies into their classrooms and campuses painting them with their assumptions …

Factors Influencing Uae High School Chemistry Students' Learning Of Organic Qualitative Analysis: A Qualitative Study, Manal Abdullah Almahdawi

Dissertations

Chemistry is one of the five science subfields typically covered in secondary schools in the United Arab Emirates. Chemistry is a branch of science that studies substances' characteristics, components, and structures. Numerous subfields fall under the umbrella of chemistry, including inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry. One of the topics covered in chemistry classes is the analysis of chemical compounds, which is divided into two types: quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis. While qualitative analysis determines the kind of each element or group present in a given solution sample, quantitative analysis determines the quantity of each element or group present. Students' …

Phenolic Compounds In Date Fruits (Phoenix Dactylifera L.), Muneeba Zubair Alam

Dissertations

This study investigated the phenolic compounds in date fruits, mainly soluble and hydrolyzable compounds, and insoluble melanin. Soluble (27.5–54.0 mg/100 g FW) and hydrolyzable (24.0–78.5 mg/100g FW) phenolic compounds were determined in 18 cultivars using ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Phenolic acids were predominant in both fractions while flavonoids were mainly present in the soluble phenolic fraction and the proanthocyanidin B1 and B2 were only present in the hydrolyzable fraction. Four total antioxidant activity assays (total phenolic content, ABTS, FRAP, and DPPH) gave different results for both the soluble and hydrolysable fractions of 26 date fruit cultivars, which …

Perovskite Materials For Optoelectronics Applications: Solar Cells And Photodetectors, Abdul Kareem Kalathil Soopy

Dissertations

Perovskite materials have emerged as promising candidates for optoelectronic applications, particularly in solar cells and photodetectors, due to their remarkable properties such as high carrier mobility, tunable bandgap, and low-cost fabrication. This thesis explores two novel approaches, namely monovalent doping and bulk as well as surface passivation, to enhance the performance and stability of perovskite-based devices.

The primary goal of this research is to enhance the properties of perovskite materials to improve their optoelectronic performance, aiming to broaden their use in solar cells and photodetector devices. Specifically, this study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of Cu doping and Zinc porphyrin …

A Computational Investigation Into Thermo-Kinetic Parameters Governing The Decomposition Of Bio-Oil Model Compounds, Ali Huseein Aljefri

Theses

Among notable products from thermal degradation of biomass are simple oxygen-containing aromatics. These compounds typically appear in high loads in collected bio-oil derived from biomass. As such, it is important to comprehend the decomposition chemistry of this category of compounds. This thesis takes on board a general approach to report thermo-kinetic parameters that govern decomposition of a selected set of bio-oil model compounds in two distinct systems: firstly radical-derived pathways in the gas phase and secondly thermal degradation in their condensed media. The first is attained through accurate density functional calculations while the second is accomplished through the use of …

Valorization Of Date Palm Waste For The Isolation, Characterization, And Surface Chemistry Modification Of Nanocellulose, Mohsin Raza

Dissertations

This dissertation focuses on the utilization of date palm waste, a lignocellulosic material, as a source for the extraction of nanocellulose (NC), a versatile biopolymer with applications in biodegradable composites, bioplastics, and food packaging. Conventional methods of NC production using mineral acids such as sulphuric and hydrochloric acid are reaching their limits of toxicity, so more environmentally friendly alternatives such as ionic liquids (ILs) are being explored. The research focuses on the characterization of different date palm wastes to evaluate their α−cellulose content, lignocellulosic character, and thermal stability. By comparing extraction methods with mineral acids and ILs, the study evaluates …

Mapping The Invisible: Machine Learning And Geovisualization Methods For Groundwater Management, Khalid Galal Elhaj

Dissertations

Groundwater is a vital global resource, yet mapping and managing aquifers remains challenging due to costs and complexities. This doctoral dissertation pioneers novel data-driven methodologies harnessing machine learning and hydrogeology domain knowledge to sustainably characterize and monitor aquifer systems. The overarching hypothesis investigated is that time series clustering of historical well hydrographs can enable low-cost delineation of aquifer boundaries by detecting response similarities between wells sharing the same aquifer. To test this, three interconnected studies were conducted. First, a specialized time series clustering framework was developed incorporating a global temporal alignment index and custom dissimilarity metrics tuned for hydrogeology. The …

Retrofit Prioritization Of Substandard Buildings For Earthquake Risk Management, Roshen John Joseph

Dissertations

Despite the pressing need for risk mitigation techniques for reinforced concrete (RC) structures designed without considering seismic design provisions, limited research has focused on selecting experimentally verified retrofit measures from various alternatives, particularly considering minimizing disruption to operating real-life buildings. Against this backdrop, this study is directed toward selecting reliable and costeffective retrofit techniques for improving the seismic performance of substandard RC buildings with different structural systems and heights common in medium seismicity regions. Contemporary retrofit approaches are investigated, including polyparaphenylene benzobisoxazole fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (P-FRCM) composites, carbon FRCM (C-FRCM) composites, thin high-performance reinforced concrete (HPRC) jackets, and self-centering energy …

Error Estimates For A Mixed Finite Element Method For The Maxwell's Transmission Eigenvalue Problem, Chao Wang, Jintao Cui, Jiguang Sun

Michigan Tech Publications

In this paper, we analyze a numerical method combining the Ciarlet-Raviart mixed finite element formulation and an iterative algorithm for the Maxwell's transmission eigenvalue problem. The eigenvalue problem is first written as a nonlinear quad-curl eigenvalue problem. Then the real transmission eigenvalues are proved to be the roots of a non-linear function. They are the generalized eigenvalues of a related linear self-adjoint quad-curl eigenvalue problem. These generalized eigenvalues are computed by a mixed finite element method. We derive the error estimates using the spectral approximation of compact operators, the theory of mixed finite element method for quad-curl problems, and the …

A Single Bout Of Vigorous Intensity Exercise Enhances The Efficacy Of Rituximab Against Human Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia B-Cells Ex Vivo, Harrison D. Collier-Bain, Annabelle Emery, Adam J. Causer, Frankie F. Brown, Rebecca Oliver, David Dutton, Josephine Crowe, Daniel Augustine, John Graby, Shoji Leach, Rachel Eddy, Daniela Rothschild-Rodriguez, Juliet C. Gray, Mark S. Cragg, Kirstie L. Cleary, Sally Moore, James Murray, James E. Turner, John P. Campbell

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is characterised by the clonal proliferation and accumulation of mature B-cells and is often treated with rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody immunotherapy. Rituximab often fails to induce stringent disease eradication, due in part to failure of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) which relies on natural killer (NK)-cells binding to rituximab-bound CD20 on B-cells. CLL cells are diffusely spread across lymphoid and other bodily tissues, and ADCC resistance in survival niches may be due to several factors including low NK-cell frequency and a suppressive stromal environment that promotes CLL cell survival. It is well established that exercise bouts …

Influence Of The Atlantic Inflow On Trace Metal Enrichments In Sediments And Particulate Matter Of The Nw Alboran Sea (Sw Mediterranean), Albert Palanques, Pere Puig, Pere Masqué, Enrique Isla

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Trace metal contents and fluxes in downward particulate matter and dated sediment cores of the NW Alboran Sea are analysed in this study with the aim of assessing the role of the Atlantic inflow on their transport. Increases in Zn, Cu and Pb were detected in downward particulate matter collected by sediment traps after river flooding events and after the Aznalcollar mining spill. Their arrival coincided within the recently estimated time range for river particles discharged into the Gulf of Cádiz to reach the Alboran Sea, indicating that their transfer is enhanced during events of increased river inputs of contaminated …

Optimizing Ic Engine Efficiency: A Comprehensive Review On Biodiesel, Nanofluid, And The Role Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning, Manzoore E. M. Soudagar, Sagar Shelare, Deepali Marghade, Pramod Belkhode, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Tiong S. Kiong, S. Ramesh, Armin Rajabi, Harish Venu, T. M. Yunus Khan, M. A. Mujtaba, Kiran Shahapurkar, M. A. Kalam, I. M. R. Fattah

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Transportation and power generation have historically relied upon Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs). However, because of environmental impact and inefficiency, considerable research has been devoted to improving their performance. Alternative fuels are necessary because of environmental concerns and the depletion of non-renewable fuel stocks. Biodiesel has the potential to reduce emissions and improve sustainability when compared to diesel fuel. Several researchers have examined using nanofluids to increase biodiesel performance in internal combustion engines. Due to their thermal and physical properties, nanoparticles in a host fluid improve engine combustion and efficiency. This comprehensive review examines three key areas for improving ICE efficiency: …

Come, Let Us Reason Together, The Honorable Kent A. Jordan

Fordham Law Review

Judge Jordan has had a distinguished career at the bar as well as on the bench. After receiving a B.A. from Brigham Young University in 1981, and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1984, he served as a law clerk to District Judge James L. Latchum on the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Subsequently, he spent a number of years in private practice at a Wilmington law firm, focused on intellectual property, as well as corporate and commercial litigation. He also served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, including as …