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Editor's Note, Thana Khawcharoenporn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

No abstract provided.

Beyond Immunosuppression: New Horizons In Kidney Allograft Tolerance And Survival, Opas Traitanon

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

No abstract provided.

Challenges In The Ethical Review Process Of Covid-19 Related Research At Hrec-Tumed, Thailand, Wilaiwan Chimkhong, Thana Khawcharoenporn, Pacharapan Surapolchai

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Objective: To explore the challenges encountered in the ethical review process and timeline of COVID-19 related research at the Human Research Ethics Committee of Thammasat University (Medicine) (HREC-TUMED), Thailand, focusing on submission characteristics, review outcomes, and committee adaptations.

Materials and Methods: This retrospective descriptive study analyzed COVID-19 research protocols submitted to HREC-TUMED between June 2020 and July 2022. Protocols were evaluated for research types, investigator affiliations, funding sources, review types, and timeline metrics, using descriptive statistics.

Results: A total of 89 COVID-19 related research protocols were submitted to HREC-TUMED, with the majority originating from faculty investigators (64%). Most protocols underwent …

Twenty Years' Experience Of Congenital Heart Disease Characterization In Thammasat University Hospital, Thanavit Manakijjongkol, Boonchu Sirichongkolthong

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of pediatric mortality globally, including in Thailand. Understanding CHD types and severity is crucial for epidemiology and patient care.

Objective: This study aimed to examine demographic data, types, and severity of CHD in patients at Thammasat University Hospital from 2001 to 2020, and to compare CHD types between 2001–2010 and 2011–2020.

Methods: A retrospective review collected data from pediatric patients (aged 15 years or younger) from 2001 to 2020, based on echocardiography and medical records. Demographic information, diagnosis, classification, and CHD severity were analyzed using counts and percentages. Comparisons of severity …

Durable Response To Everolimus In Metastatic Hepatic Epithelioid Cell Tumor With Tsc2 And Nf2 Mutations, Sasipim Thitvirachawat, Piraya Patrathiranond, Panuch Eiamprapaporn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

We report a case of a 63-year-old male with metastatic hepatic PEComa harboring TSC2 and NF2 mutations who achieved a durable partial response to everolimus with only mild adverse effects. This case highlights the value of genomic profiling and the efficacy of mTOR inhibitors in hepatic PEComa management.

Rapid Response, Unexpected Risk: A Ros1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Nsclc) Case With Lazarus Syndrome And Fatal Thrombosis, Piraya Patrathiranond, Sasipim Thitvirachawat, Panuch Eiamprapaporn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

A 57-year-old woman with a ROS1-rearranged NSCLC patient demonstrated a Lazarus response to crizotinib but later developed recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) with right ventricular (RV) failure. This incident highlights the potential crizotinib-related thrombotic risk and the need for appropriate monitoring of vascular complications, particularly in limited-option settings such as Thailand.

Prevalence And Perinatal Risk Factors Of Developmental Problems In Preterm Infants: Real-World Use Of The Asq-3 Thai In A Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic, Ratima Kosan, Sariya Prachukthum, Kusalinnaphat Phonngam, Tippawan Hansakunachai, Issarapa Chunsuwan

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Preterm birth is associated with increased risks of long-term neurodevelopmental impairments. Early developmental screening in real-world neonatal follow-up clinics is essential. The ASQ-3 Thai offers a practical, parent-completed tool; however, evidence of its performance in Thai preterm infants in everyday care settings remains limited.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and perinatal risk factors of suspected developmental delay in preterm infants <34 weeks' gestation screened with the ASQ-3 Thai in a neonatal follow-up clinic, and to explore its pragmatic diagnostic value compared with expert assessment in routine clinical practice.

Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a neonatal follow-up outpatient clinic. Caregivers of eligible preterm infants aged 2–30 months completed the ASQ-3 Thai and a demographic questionnaire. Perinatal data were retrieved from medical records. Infants with abnormal …

Powering Up Clinical Scholarship In Pain Management / Chronic Pain Fellowship, Evelyn Wang

HSLIC Faculty and Staff Instructional Resources

This presentation introduces chronic pain fellows to clinical scholarship pathways in pain management, highlighting core literature search strategies, evidence‐based resources, and HSLIC services that support research, publishing, and teaching in chronic pain care.

Growth Potential Of Materials For Decarbonization: Insights From The Cement Industry Value Chain, Noha Mostafa

Mechanical Engineering

To meet the Paris Agreement objectives and limit global warming to 1.5˚C compared to preindustrial levels, it is estimated that the built sector must cut its total emissions by 50% before the year 2030 and fully decarbonize it by 2050. The built environment is estimated to be responsible for 40% of global energy and emissions. These global carbon emissions include both operational carbon—the day-to-day carbon emissions generated through the operation and maintenance of buildings—and embodied carbon. With its recorded high emissions, cement manufacturing is a key area of interest for the decarbonization efforts. To meet the increasing demand for sustainably …

Silent Spaces: The Suppression Of Black Culture At Predominantly White Institutions, Anita James

Honors Theses - Providence Campus

This study examines how Black students experience cultural expression, identity, and belonging within a predominantly White institutional (PWI) environment. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 20 participants, including survey responses and six semi-structured interviews with three undergraduate students and three alumni. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify patterns across participant experiences. Findings revealed that Black students frequently engage in cultural suppression and identity regulation, including code-switching and modifying their appearance and behavior, in order to navigate academic and social spaces. Participants also described heightened self-awareness, social isolation, and the need to manage how they are perceived in …

A Tv-Bm3d Iterative Algorithm For Vmat-Ct Reconstruction, Chia-Lung Chien, Beibei Guo, Rui Zhang

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Volumetric modulated arc therapy-computed tomography (VMAT-CT), which is the CT reconstructed using the portal images collected during VMAT, can potentially be an effective onsite imaging tool. The goal of this study was to propose an iterative reconstruction algorithm that can further improve the image quality of VMAT-CT and reduce the number of failed reconstructions. An iterative algorithm combining total variation (TV) with block-matching and 3D filtering (BM3D) was proposed, addressing the L1-L2 regularization problem using the split Bregman method. We collected portal images from 67 VMAT cases including 50 phantom and 17 real-patient cases. Both Feldkamp-Davis-Kress (FDK) and TV-BM3D iterative …

Constitutive Ampk Activation Prevents Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development Through Inhibition Of Hnf4Α Activity, Zhen Sun, Bernard Linares, Cassidy Urdiales, Fiyad Alsarmi, Boyuan Sang, Nagireddy Putluri, Jeanine L Van Nostrand

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality and is largely driven by metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a master regulator of metabolism, and its activation has been proposed as a therapeutic strategy for treating metabolic disorders. However, although AMPK activity is down-regulated in HCC, the precise role of AMPK in HCC development has not been clearly delineated. Here, we investigated the ability of constitutive AMPK activation to prevent HCC development using a constitutively active AMPK transgenic mouse model and a pharmacological AMPK activator. We observed that AMPK …

Genetic Secrets Unveiled: Unraveling Privacy Concerns In Direct-To- Consumer Genetic Testing Between The United States And The European Union, Sofia Marie Cabrera

Journal of International Law and Comparative Studies

No abstract provided.

Thyroid Hormone Receptor Alpha In Mitochondrial Transcription, David J. Mahrt

Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) encodes core proteins in the electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation pathway. The remaining subunits of these protein complexes are encoded in the nuclear genome, translated in the cytosol and imported into mitochondria. Transcription of mtDNA transcription is achieved with three core factors: mitochondrial RNA polymerase (POLMRT), mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM), and mitochondrial transcription factor B2 (TFB2M). Regulation of this process requires additional proteins, and likely transcriptional coordination with the nuclear genome. We propose that the thyroid hormone receptor alpha (THRA) acts to coordinate transcription between the two genomes. The thyroid hormone, triiodothyronine (T3), increases mitochondrial biogenesis …

From Vision To Impact: Building A Sustainable Open-Access Peer Reviewed Medical Journal, Darshana T. Shah Phd

All Things Open

The Marshall Journal of Medicine (MJM) was created to strengthen scholarly exchange, clinical innovation, and health professions education in rural Appalachia while making that work openly accessible to readers worldwide. As West Virginia’s first fully open‑access, online, peer‑reviewed medical journal, MJM illustrates how a mission‑driven publishing effort can evolve from an initial idea into lasting scholarly infrastructure—and how publication activity can translate into measurable impact.

MJM’s development centered on three strategic pillars:

• a clearly articulated scope focused on clinically relevant and educationally innovative scholarship
• rigorous peer‑review and editorial practices that ensure credibility and quality
• operational partnerships—especially with academic …

The Future Is Diamond: Open Journals Collective, Galadriel Chilton, Caroline Edwards

All Things Open

The Open Journals Collective is a Collective Community Interest Company based in the UK that exists to benefit the community rather than private shareholders. Composed of journal publishers, editors, and librarians, the OJC community is dedicated to building a sustainable future for academic journals as a strong alternative to profit-making models of global corporate publishing and data systems. Officially launched in January 2026, this international organization is working to build a scalable pathway away from commercial publishers and subscription models to keep academic publishing within values-aligned organizations. But what is diamond open access, and why is it important for libraries …

Examining The Benefits Of A Standardized Protocol For Hyperglycemia Screening In Adult Oncology Patients: A Pilot Study, Alexa Dashko

Pacific Journal of Health

Many individuals receiving cancer directed therapy are at risk of developing hyperglycemia and new, or worsening of, diabetes due to location of their cancer, treatment regimen, and/or prolonged use of steroids. Research shows that uncontrolled hyperglycemia can have detrimental effects on individuals’ response to cancer therapy, treatment associated toxicities, quality of life and overall mortality. Despite extensive research identifying the need for routine monitoring and management of hyperglycemia in oncology patients, medical societies have yet to establish formal screening guidelines for practitioners. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the outcomes of establishing a protocol for screening and …

Humanizing Engineering For Preservice Elementary Teachers Through Sustainable Engineering Stories, Jeffrey D. Radloff, Madison M. Morris, Jacob Pleasants

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER)

Meeting the goals of US K–12 science education reform requires that preservice elementary teachers (PSTs) understand engineering as a specialized discipline and a human endeavor that addresses real-world issues. Yet in their formal education, few PSTs receive opportunities to learn about the humanistic dimensions of engineering: engineers’ personal values and motivations, the sociocultural nature of engineering work, and the societal significance of engineering. Storytelling about engineering offers a practical way to give PSTs access to these ideas. This study examines the impacts of integrating storytelling about engineering in a science methods course for future elementary school teachers. Over a two-year …

How Journal Editors Are Addressing Challenges With No-Fee Open Access, Colleen Lyon, Christopher Hollister

All Things Open

No-fee or “diamond” open access embodies the principles of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, particularly openness, inclusivity, and collaboration. This model of publishing strengthens equitable access to knowledge, promotes multilingualism, and democratizes science.

Unique among open access models, no-fee open access eliminates both APCs and subscription fees, making it completely free for both authors and readers. This model is often funded by academic institutions, governments, or non-profit organizations, focusing on equity, inclusivity, and accessibility.

To investigate the efficacy of this model, the presenters administered a survey of North American no-fee journal editors to explore the challenges of managing no-fee …

Greenaissance? Zero-Embargo Funder Mandates And Green Open Access, Josh Cromwell

All Things Open

Recently, several funder-driven Open Access mandates, such as Plan S in Europe or the NIH Public Access Policy in the US, have indicated a desire to shift away from allocating funds for article processing charges (APCs) and have instead called for significantly reducing or eliminating embargo periods on accepted manuscripts (AMs) to make them a viable pathway to compliance for researchers.

This talk will address how these policies can significantly revitalize Green Open Access and open repositories, and will discuss strategies for researchers and librarians to use these new policy changes as an opportunity to share their research openly without …

New Directions In Gear Up Stem Camps: How Activity Design Shapes Socio-Emotional And Stem Outcomes, Lilly Rogers

ATU Scholars Symposium

This mixed-methods study examined the impact of GEAR UP week-long middle-school STEM summer camp on students’ socio-emotional learning (SEL) and STEM engagement. Using pre- and post-intervention surveys (N = 45), an exploratory factor analysis identified two underlying competency dimensions: Socio-Emotional Skills and STEM Engagement & Spatial Skills. A repeated-measures MANOVA revealed a significant overall time effect; however, growth occurred only in Socio-Emotional Skills, which increased with a large effect size, F(1,44) = 29.28, p < .001, partial η² = .400, while STEM Engagement showed no significant change, F(1,44) = 0.89, p = .350

To understand this divergence, we analyzed 371 reflective journal entries from 42 students using thematic analysis. Eleven themes emerged, revealing that SEL gains were driven by …

A Comprehensive Survey Of Agentic Ai: Design Principles, Security Risks, And Ethical Consideration, Md Shaba Sayeed

ATU Scholars Symposium

In the past several years, the world has managed to transition away from simple automation to independent AI systems. Agentic AI is an agent that can work independently, carrying out all essential plans and implementations without any kind of supervision from a human being. This review has tried to demonstrate the transformative impact that Agentic AI brings to contemporary models of intelligence by means of synthesis of perception, reasoning, and goal. We utilized the phrases Agentic AI, autonomous AI, multi agent systems as keywords in Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, arXiv, and other digital libraries. We have used these 38 main papers …

Car-T Cell Therapy – A Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment Through Precision Immunotherapy, Mackenzie R. Epperson

ATU Scholars Symposium

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has emerged as a great advancement in the field of oncology, offering a targeted and adaptable cancer treatment. Traditional therapies, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation often have limitations, such as relapse and resistance, highlighting the need for more precise therapeutic options. CAR-T therapy addresses many of these challenges through engineering a patient’s own T-cells to recognize and destroy cancerous cells with specificity and long-lasting immune activity. Since being approved by the FDA in 2017, CAR-T therapy has shown success in treating hematologic malignancies, demonstrating high remission rates in patients with previously limited options. Despite …

When The Caregiver Becomes The Wounded, Gracelin L. Young

ATU Scholars Symposium

Burnout among critical care nurses (CCNs) is a substantial threat to nurse well-being, patient safety, and workforce stability. The aim of this paper is to identify risk factors contributing to burnout in CCNs using evidence-based articles. An organized literature search was conducted using CINAHL with key terms including critical care nurses, burnout, risk factors, compassion fatigue, and work environment. Five recent peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria were chosen. The results validate that risk for burnout is vastly influenced by emotional exhaustion, chronic workplace stress, high patient acuity, sleep disturbances, compassion fatigue, insufficient support, and organizational strain. Findings suggest that burnout …

Re-Purposing Pre-Existing Tilapia Aquaculture Open-Design System For Zebrafish Biomedical Research Purposes, Luke Cantu, David Sierra, Skyleigh Curtis, Maya Avila

ATU Scholars Symposium

Title: Re-purposing pre-existing tilapia open-design aquaculture systems for zebrafish biomedical research purposes.

Background: Zebrafish (Danio rerio) models are gaining popularity in biomedical research; however, the high infrastructure cost, at approximately $20,000 per unit, is a significant hurdle for primary undergraduate institutions (PUIs) establishing zebrafish facilities. This study assesses if repurposing existing tilapia open-design aquaculture systems could be a cost-effective method for zebrafish facility establishment.

Methods: Between November-2025 to February-2026, the study used a pre-existing tilapia aquaculture open-design system with personnel modified outlet filters. The water quality of this system was monitored and recorded. The study compared the stabilization phase or …

Stories Of Readiness: University Students’ Experiences And Understandings Of Disaster Preparedness, Takiya Hutchinson, Latifat Sodiya

ATU Scholars Symposium

The examination of disaster preparedness among university students is vital to identify their readiness and challenges related to preparedness. Although numerous studies have examined disaster preparedness, most employ quantitative approaches that focus solely on assessing students’ preparedness levels. This study uses a qualitative approach to gain deeper insights into university students’ experiences and understanding of disaster preparedness. The data for this study were collected through semi-structured interviews with students at a university located in the south-central United States.  The preliminary results show that students have varying levels of understanding of disaster preparedness, with the majority of respondents reporting limited preparedness …

Weathering The Storm Online: Risk Communication During The 2026 Arkansas Winter Storm, Latifat A. Sodiya, Takiya Hutchinson

ATU Scholars Symposium

In January 2026, Arkansas experienced a severe winter storm that resulted in extreme low temperatures, ice-covered roads, and social disruption of daily routine of Arkansans. In the Arkansas River Valley, the storm led to the closure of businesses and schools for several days. This study concentrates on risk communication during the 2026 Arkansas Winter Storm and examines how social media was utilized by county emergency management agencies to disseminate risk information during the event. The data for the study was collected from official Facebook accounts of county emergency management agencies for a seven day period (January 21 - 27, 2026) …

Out Of Alignment: Grant Administrator And Principal Investigator Views On Internal Grant Success, Impact, And Roi, Stephanie Mccombs, Matt Karpov, Miasha T. O'Neal

Research Development Review: The NORDP Journal

This study aimed to define, evaluate, and standardize the concepts of success, impact, and return on investment (ROI) in the context of internal grant administration. Understanding these elements is crucial for institutions aiming to maximize the value derived from internal funding. This preliminary research study explored the varying definitions of success, impact, and ROI across institutions, recognizing disparities between Grant Administrator and investigator perspectives. Survey questions were designed to investigate these definitions and assess current practices. Participants included 117 Grant Administrators (GAs) and Principal Investigators (PIs) at various institutions, recruited through the NORDP network. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, …

Examining Outcomes Of Client Education Interventions To Reduce Caffeine Intake In The College-Age Population, Mackenzie Leonard, Mikayla Evans

James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal (JMURJ)

This scoping review aimed to explore health interventions that address excessive caffeine consumption in college students aged 18–23 years. Excess caffeine intake is associated with a range of health concerns, including neurological, cardiovascular, and behavioral issues, highlighting the need for effective interventions to mitigate its impact on overall wellness. The literature exploring interventions aimed at modifying health behaviors among the college student population is notably limited. Furthermore, there has been a lack of studies replicating interventions aimed at reducing caffeine intake. These gaps suggested the need for further investigation and exploration of reports pertaining to health promotion. The results of …

Incorporating Local Expertise Into Environmental Research And Management, Jessica Black, Amy E. Scaroni, Stefanie L. Whitmire

Forestry and Natural Resources

This article is for researchers, government staff, land planners, and natural resource managers. In this paper, we will outline why incorporating local expertise works to scale down national or regional research to make it more useful for local communities. We will also provide examples of how a community’s knowledge about their local ecosystem, referred to as local ecological knowledge (LEK), can fill data gaps and contribute to improved land and wildlife management.