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A Menu And Its Implications On Filipino And American Culture, Caitlyn Begosa

SOURCE Explore Program

I analyzed a collection of menus collected from around 1950s to 1960s from the Kay Shaw Nelson Papers. I decided to focus my research around a menu from the Philippines. From here, I analyzed the graphic design and word choice of the menu to come to the conclusion that it was targeted towards an American or English-speaking tourist audience. Then, I researched the history of food tourism in the Philippines and how it helped flourish the country’s economy. Although the Filipino menu from Nelson’s collection inspired the brunt of my studies, I also noticed the small amount of Asian menus …

The Impact Of Institutional Support On African American Male College Students: A Phenomenological Analysis, Samuel Leron Speed

Doctoral Dissertations

This study is a powerful call to action for higher education institutions to recognize and address the unique challenges of African American male college students. Through a qualitative phenomenological approach grounded in Swail's (2004) Framework for Student Success, the study sheds light on the institutional factors that impact the lives of these students. The research design utilized semi-structured interviews with seven African American male participants, and the analysis reveals codes, clusters, and themes that emerged from their narratives, providing valuable insights into the impact of institutional support on their lives. The study highlights the importance of peer support, the challenges …

Species Delimitation Of Slimy Salamanders, Plethodon Kisatchie And Plethodon Mississippi, Across The Lower Mississippi River, Brock Hunter Stevenson

Master's Theses

Species are fundamental units of biodiversity yet delimiting species can be challenging. Slimy Salamanders of the Plethodon glutinosus species complex are a classic example of cryptic species for which species boundaries and relationships have proved difficult to determine. Once thought to be a single species ranging across the eastern United States, protein analysis revealed high genetic divergences among geographically distinct groups of populations, leading to 16 species being recognized within the group. Two of these species, the Louisiana Slimy Salamander (Plethodon kisatchie) and the Mississippi Slimy Salamander (Plethodon mississippi), are closely related but occur on opposite sides of the Mississippi …

Neurodiversifying Language Instruction, Brian Kapustka, Lara Tompkins

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

This presentation, delivered at the Alpha Mu Gamma National Convention, serves as an innovative guide for enriching the educational experience of neurodiverse learners within language classrooms. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of applied linguistics research and inclusive pedagogical frameworks, the session provided actionable insights into integrating cutting-edge learning technologies and evidence-based teaching strategies.

The core objective was to dismantle traditional monolithic teaching approaches, replacing them with dynamic, responsive methods that celebrate the diverse cognitive profiles of students. The presentation emphasized the importance of fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom climate that actively supports a range of learning needs and …

Influence Of Maternal Supplementation With Vitamins, Minerals, And (Or) Protein/Energy On Placental Development And Angiogenic Factors In Beef Heifers During Pregnancy, Bethania J. Dávila Ruiz, Carl R. Dahlen, Kacie L. Mccathy, Joel S. Caton, Jennifer L. Hurlbert, Friederike Baumgaertner, Ana Clara B. Menezes, Wellison J. S. Diniz, Sarah R. Underdahl, James D. Kirsch, Kevin K. Sedivec, Kerri A. Bochantin, Pawel P. Borowicz, Sebastián Canovas, Lawrence P. Reynolds

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

The effect of vitamins and minerals supplementation (VTM) and/or two rates of body weight gain (GAIN) on bovine placental vascular development and angiogenic factors gene expression were evaluated in two experiments: In Exp. 1, crossbred Angus heifers (n = 34) were assigned to VTM/NoVTM treatments at least 71 days before breeding to allow changes in the mineral status. At breeding, through artificial insemination (AI), heifers were assigned to low-gain (LG) 0.28 kg/d or moderate-gain (MG) 0.79 kg/d treatments, resulting in NoVTM-LG (Control; n = 8), NoVTM-MG (n = 8), VTM-LG (n = 9), and VTM-MG (n = …

An Assessment Of Training Needs Of Records Management Personnel At The National Archives Of Zimbabwe, Tinashe Mugwambi, Samson Mutsagondo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Assessing the training needs of staff is important as it enables organizations to identify skills gaps and so effect remedial action to bring about productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. This study used the case study of the Records and Information Management section of the National Archives of Zimbabwe (NAZ) to identify areas where skills and competencies lacked, the reasons why there were skills gaps as well as mitigation measures to deal with the challenge. Without such an exercise, organizations continue to falter and fail to deliver as expected. The study used the organization-task-person model as its theoretical framework. The model propounds …

Research Methods Used In The Rodney Gilbert Papers And The Chen Chi Papers (1940-1960), Alyssa Tran

SOURCE Explore Program

Working with the SOURCE Explore program I was able to work with the Rodney Gilbert and Chen Chi Papers. Both of which are different in nature but aim to contrast the Asian American Experience of those already in America versus those who are from mainland China aiming to pursue higher education in the United States. By studying respected artwork from Chen Chi and analyzing the recommendation letters from Rodney Gilbert I was able to see how Americans viewed foreigners during the periods 1940-1960. I was also able to understand the history of the world at this time and it has …

The Impact Of Celebrity News On Entertainment Industry Stock Prices, Alexandra Widuri Ariani, Zaäfri Ananto Husodo

The Indonesian Capital Market Review

South Korea's entertainment industry has garnered global popularity. However, the competition between entertainment companies is fierce, necessitating strategies to ensure their survival, such as imposing restrictions on their artists to maintain their public image and trust. This study examined the impacts of celebrity news and activities on the stock returns of six major entertainment companies listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX) from 2018-2021. Employing the Fama-French 3 Factors Model regression, the study investigated the presence of abnormal returns. The findings indicate that comebacks and debuts elicit positive reactions and generate significant abnormal returns. Award acceptances and military service also elicit …

“Unwilling Or Unable”, Lucy V. Jordan

International Law Studies

Critics of the unwilling or unable doctrine suggest that it could undermine the United Nations collective security system and argue that it requires an unacceptable ceding of a State’s territorial sovereignty. Increased reliance on the doctrine following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, particularly in relation to the use of force against ISIL in Syria since 2014, has caused the doctrine to face significant scrutiny. The purpose of this article is to ascertain whether the unwilling or unable doctrine has reached customary international law status. If found to be the case, the doctrine would confirm the right of States to act …

The Outcomes Measured And Reported In Intracranial Meningioma Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review, Michael Mcdermott

All Publications

Background: Meningioma clinical trials have assessed interventions including surgery, radiotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. However, agreement does not exist on what, how, and when outcomes of interest should be measured. To do so would allow comparative analysis of similar trials. This systematic review aimed to summarize the outcomes measured and reported in meningioma clinical trials.

Methods: Systematic literature and trial registry searches were performed to identify published and ongoing intracranial meningioma clinical trials (PubMed, Embase, Medline, CINAHL via EBSCO, and Web of Science, completed January 22, 2022). Reported outcomes were extracted verbatim, along with an associated definition and method of measurement if …

Diagnosing Brain Tumors From Mri Images Through A Multi-Fused Cnn With Auxiliary Layers, Ahed J. Alkhatib, Mohamad Alharoun, Areej Alzoubi, Esraa Muqdadi, Aseel Abu Aqoulah, Almo’Men Bellah Alawnah, Razan Abedulhammeed Youn's

Sustainable Machine Intelligence Journal

In this study, we proposed a novel Multi-Fused Residual Convolutional Neural Network (MFR-CNN) with Auxiliary Fusing Layers (AuxFL) to diagnose various types of brain tumor MRI images. The MFR-CNN was designed to handle four specific cases, namely glioma, meningioma, pituitary, and healthy brain images, obtained from reliable Kaggle databases. Our proposed model integrated three state-of-the-art models into a single feature extraction pipeline, incorporating partially frozen and truncated layers. This strategic fusion enabled the propagation of robust features and improved diagnostic performance without incurring significant computing costs, unlike most existing state-of-the-art models. Moreover, the MFR-CNN effectively mitigated overfitting and performance saturation …

Detection Of Depression From Arabic Tweets Using Machine Learning, Areej Alzoubi, Ahmad Alaiad, Khaled Alkhattib, Ahed J. Alkhatib, Aseel Abu Aqoulah, Almo’Men Bellah Alawnah, Ola Hayajnah

Sustainable Machine Intelligence Journal

Depression has become the disease of the times and has caused suffering and disruption in the lives of millions of people around the world of all ages. Method: We obtained 16,581 Arabic tweets, whether they express depression or not, and the symptoms they contain for 1439 Arab Twitter users. We classified whether the user is depressed or not. We used many machine learning algorithms: DT, RF, Mutational Naïve Bayes, and AdaBoost , we also used feature extraction like BOW and TF-IDF. The result: Our experiments showed that Mutational Naïve Bayes with TF-IDF had the highest accuracy of 86% when rating …

The Outcomes Measured And Reported In Intracranial Meningioma Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review, Christopher P. Millward, Sumirat M. Keshwara, Terri S. Armstrong, Heather Barrington, Sabrina Bell, Andrew R. Brodbelt, Helen Bulbeck, Linda Dirven, Paul L. Grundy, Abdurrahman I. Islim, Mohsen Javadpour, Shelli D. Koszdin, Anthony G. Marson, Michael W. Mcdermott, Torstein R. Meling, Kathy Oliver, Puneet Plaha, Matthias Preusser, Thomas Santarius, Nisaharan Srikandarajah, Martin J.B. Taphoorn, Carole Turner, Colin Watts, Michael Weller, Paula R. Williamson, Gelareh Zadeh, Amir H. Zamanipoor Najafabadi, Michael D. Jenkinson, Oliver Hanemann

Peninsula Medical School

Background. Meningioma clinical trials have assessed interventions including surgery, radiotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. However, agreement does not exist on what, how, and when outcomes of interest should be measured. To do so would allow comparative analysis of similar trials. This systematic review aimed to summarize the outcomes measured and reported in meningioma clinical trials. Methods. Systematic literature and trial registry searches were performed to identify published and ongoing intracranial meningioma clinical trials (PubMed, Embase, Medline, CINAHL via EBSCO, and Web of Science, completed January 22, 2022). Reported outcomes were extracted verbatim, along with an associated definition and method of measurement if …

Structure-Based Targeting Of The Nemo:Ikk Interaction For Canonical Nf-Κb Inhibition, Amy Kennedy

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

The NF-κB pathway is important for cell survival and proliferation, inflammation, and innate immunity, and its dysregulation is a common theme in many cancers, autoimmune disorders, and other disease states. The protein-protein interaction between the scaffolding protein NEMO and the kinase IKK in the NF-κB pathway represents a compelling target for selective NF-κB inhibition because it occurs only in the canonical branch of the NF-κB pathway. Disruption of the NEMO:IKK interaction has been established for decades in the literature as a safe and effective way to selectively inhibit overactivation of the canonical branch of the NF-κB pathway. The benchmark in …

A Poetics Of Entanglement: The Enmeshed Creation Of Interrogative Space, Phil Spotswood

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation theorizes and deploys a poetics of entanglement as a creative practice for questioning relationality and its role in meaning-making. The dissertation includes a critical preface that explores a poetics of entanglement by analyzing poetry by gay cis male US poets whose work is thematically linked by their creative disruptions of the feeling of shame. The dissertation’s creative chapter is a collection of original poems titled It Bears Repeating; the poems deploy a poetics of entanglement to open questions in the shamed body. The dissertation concludes with considerations for how a poetics of entanglement might be taught to undergraduate …

Assessing The Integration Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Library Service Delivery At The Ashanti Regional Library, Akosua Boatemaa Adarkwa, Adwoa Pokua - Ababio, Chrisbel Adusei

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assesses the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in library service delivery at the Ashanti Regional Library. Specifically, it sought to assess the available ICT infrastructure in the library, evaluate the extent of adoption of ICT tools by the library, examine the ICT skill level of staff and users, identify challenges in the usage of ICT infrastructure, and propose measures for improving ICT in the library. A survey research design was employed to gather responses from 66 library users/patrons and 25 library staff through the use of questionnaires. Findings indicate a moderate level of ICT adoption indicating …

New Leadership At Jchimp, Robert Ferguson, Gillian Junker

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

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Identifying The Trigger Of Takotsubo Syndrome Is Challenging When Several Of Them Are Present, Josef Finsterer, Claudia Stollberger

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

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Act Now: The Global Threat Of Candida Auris And The Urgent Need For Effective Countermeasures, Usman Ali, Hafsa Khan Tareen, Zouina Sarfraz, Azza Safraz, Shehar Bano

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

This letter to the editor outlines the global challenges posed by the multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris. Highlighting its emergence, spread, and challenges in diagnosis and treatment, the letter emphasizes the rising prevalence, especially in the post- COVID-19 era. The geographical distribution, risk factors, and mortality rates are discussed, emphasizing the urgent need for a coordinated global response. The absence of a definitive management protocol and the high virulence of C. auris underscore the importance of preventive measures, targeted treatment, and ongoing research for innovative diagnostic techniques and antifungal drugs. The letter calls for a concerted effort among healthcare providers, researchers, …

An Ancient Disease Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis, Anthony Asta, John Dahl, David Bryant, Hussam Ammar

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Schistosomiasis is an ancient disease still affecting more than 200 million people worldwide; calcified Schistosome eggs were discovered in Egyptian mummies (1200-900 BC). A 25-year-old man presented to the emergency department with heartburn. He immigrated to the United States from Sub-Saharan Africa. His physical exam revealed hepatosplenomegaly, and he was eventually diagnosed with Schistosomiasis.

A Rare Case Of Acquired Factor Viii Inhibition In An Elderly Female, Bilal Niazi, Paul Millhouse, Amer Jarri, Ahmad Al-Awwa, Bhavna Gupta, Benjamin Perrella

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Acquired hemophilia A is a rare condition characterized by the development of autoantibodies against coagulation factor VIII. It often initially presents as serious bleeding in the absence of risk factors and carries high morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed early. Due to its rare nature, data is limited, and guidelines are primarily based on expert opinion. Here we present a case of an elderly patient with severe gastrointestinal bleeding found to have activated partial thromboplastin times, plasma mixing studies, and coagulation factor activity levels consistent with acquired hemophilia A. We hope to bring awareness of this rare disease and promote …

Endoscopic Management Of Boerhaave Syndrome: Are Outcomes Better Than Surgery? A Case Report And Review Of Literature, Ammar Qureshi, Uvesh Mansuri, Mona Roknsharifi, Youssef Ghobrial, Artin Asgeri, Mehrdad Asgeri

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Boerhaave syndrome (BS) is a rare clinical diagnosis associated with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Diagnosis of this condition is usually delayed which can lead to a very poor outcome. The timing of presentation and time to management plays a very important role in the prognosis and selection of the management method. With the advances seen in therapeutic endoscopy, many authors have been exploring the possibility of shifting the focus of management from surgery to interventional endoscopy. We present a case report of a patient presenting with BS that was successfully managed endoscopically. We also reviewed the literature on …

Metachronous And Synchronous Triple Primary Lung Cancers In A Chronic Smoker, Xin Ya See, Ahmed Omer, Zhiting Tang, Fahad Eid, Margaret Zambon

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Multiple primary lung cancers (MPLCs), characterized by the presence of more than one distinct primary lung tumors, may develop either synchronously (simultaneously) or metachronously (after initial cancer treatment). This case describes a rare occurrence of three primary lung cancers in a chronic smoker. After a lobectomy for right middle lobe adenocarcinoma (ADC), the patient was diagnosed with synchronous small cell carcinoma (SCLC) in the right upper lobe and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in the right lower lobe. Notably, the ADC and subsequent lung cancers were metachronous. Due to her unsuitability for surgery, the patient pursued a treatment regimen involving radiation …

Survival And Vision Restoration Following Severe Metformin-Associated Metabolic Acidosis With Transient Blindness: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Elizabeth Mikhail, Matthew Jankowski, Dheeraj Alexander, Dhwani Pandya, Arvind Kunadi

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a life-threatening condition that may occur as a side effect of biguanides. This condition has a mortality rate of approximately 55% depending on the severity. Typical symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, but may also manifest with severe symptoms such as blindness, distributive shock, and renal failure requiring ICU level care. We present the case of a female in her early 70s who arrived at the emergency department with altered mental status and new-onset blindness, later diagnosed with severe acidosis (pH 6.607). She was intubated for hemodynamic instability and continuous renal replacement therapy …

Streptococcus Canis Native Aortic Valve Endocarditis Linked To Cat Exposure: A Case Report And Review, Michael S. Wang, Maria Huaringa, Lauren Feld, Ken Ochiai, Tiffany Whelan, Nicholas M. Frazier

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Streptococcus canis is an uncommon human pathogen, but documented infections have been mostly associated with exposure to dogs. There are only five documented cases of endocarditis secondary to streptococcus canis, with all cases except one documenting exposure to a canine. We present a 74-year-old male with a history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, CKD 3, moderate aortic stenosis and remote exposure to agent orange, who was found to have Streptococcus canis native valve endocarditis without exposure to a dog. To the best of our knowledge this case is the first case of endocarditis linked to feline exposure.

When Diagnosis Curls A Little: Partial Bowel Obstruction Due To Ascaris. L In A Young Man, Hanieh Radkhah, Mehrnia Omidali, Sadaf Parvin, Bahareh Shateri Amiri

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Ascaris lumbricoides is a helminth commonly infecting humans, particularly in developing countries. It causes a range of clinical symptoms; However, many patients are asymptomatic. This article presents a case study of a young man who experienced diffuse abdominal pain and constipation, eventually being diagnosed with partial bowel obstruction due to Ascaris lumbricoides infection. The article emphasizes the importance of considering helminthic infections like ascariasis as a potential cause of intestinal obstruction, especially in endemic areas. Early diagnosis and intervention, including conservative management and anthelminthic drugs, can lead to a full recovery and avoid unnecessary surgery.

Pituitary Apoplexy: Pitfalls In Diagnosis, Victor Rivera-Hernandez, Emiliya Zareva, Santh Silparshetty

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Headache is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. A rare cause is pituitary apoplexy – a complication of pituitary adenoma consisting of hemorrhage or infarction of the primary tumor accounting for approximately 1% of headaches. A 44-year-old female presented with intractable headache, nausea, photophobia and later – signs of meningeal irritation. Initial imaging demonstrated no mass or hemorrhage, labs showed only leukocytosis and elevated CRP. Patient was started on empiric acyclovir and methylprednisolone. CSF analysis was negative for meningitis, therefore MRI of the brain was performed which demonstrated a 2.5 cm suprasellar mass. Initial Pituitary hormone evaluation demonstrated …

A Tale Of Two Diagnoses; Gout Vs Chronic Osteomyelitis. A Case Report, Mashal Imtiaz Khan, Wajiha , Ali, Ali Javed, Saadia Haleema, Yasir . Ahmed

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Gout can potentially be diagnosed clinically and treated, if classical symptoms are present. In some cases, gout and osteomyelitis can have similar presenting signs and symptoms and it may be difficult to differentiate just on clinical presentation, routine laboratory workup and imaging like radiography or ultrasound. Arthrocentesis can be crucial in such scenarios to differentiate the two entities as missed opportunity to treat infectious etiology can have detrimental outcomes. We present a case of patient with ankle pain and swelling treated as recurrent gout, as there were no risk factors for osteomyelitis. Arthrocentesis confirmed the diagnosis of osteomyelitis and patient …

Multiple Anomalous Coronary Arteries With Right Sinus Of Valsalva Origin: A Case Report, Abraheim Al-Nasseri, Nathaniel Leavitt, Usman Kazi, Aakash Patel, Hari Kannam

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Coronary artery anomalies (CAA) define a wide array of congenital abnormalities that stem from the origin, course, and distribution of coronary arteries. CAAs can lead to severe complications such as arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, and even sudden cardiac death. We describe the case of a 58-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with chest discomfort and shortness of breath and received a workup for acute coronary syndrome. She underwent a cardiac catheterization, which incidentally found an anomalous left anterior descending artery with a right sinus of Valsalva origin, an absent left circumflex coronary artery, and a dominant right coronary artery …

A Rare Case Of Right Atrial Thrombus In A Patient With Recurrent Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma., Ayrton , Bangolo, Shraboni Dey, Amulya Upendram, Indris A Yesuf, Candice Small, Chrishanti A. Joseph, Amadu Bangura, Anushka Dekhne, Adarshpreet Singh, Nkechinyere Mary Harry, Hiba Alkeal, Aditya Gajera, Soobee Kim, Deepti Kansal, Simcha Weissman

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Patients with cancer are at risk for thrombotic complications due to a hypercoagulable state. However, the benefit of prophylactic anticoagulation is unclear in many subsets of these patients. For the first episode of acute thromboembolic disease (VTE) in patients with active cancer, anticoagulant therapy is administered for at least three to six months. Herein, we present a 31-year-old female with active, recurrent stage IIIa classical Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL) (nodular sclerosis), previously treated for proximal upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT), presenting for evaluation of shortness of breath and eventually diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary embolism (PE) secondary to a right atrial …