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Vascular Contribution To Cognitive Impairment And Dementia (Vcid): Proceedings Of 2025 Workshop Of The Jackson Laboratory., Mehwish Anwer, Tetiana Poliakova, Ricardo D'Oliveira Albanus, Mohammad Iqbal H Bhuiyan, Adam M Brickman, Soumilee Chaudhuri, Leah Cuddy, Maxwell Eisenbaum, Kate Foley, Douglas B Gould, Catherine Hall, Costantino Iadecola, Olivia J Marola, Christopher M Norris, Alaina M Reagan, Julie Schneider, Donna Wilcock, Isabella Xu, Andrew Yang, Gareth R Howell, Cheryl L Wellington

Faculty Research 2026

The first Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID) Workshop, held on May12-16, 2025 at The Jackson Laboratory, provided scientific content and career development training in the latest developments in VCID and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and related dementia (ADRD). The Workshop aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and empower the next generation of diverse scientists to advance ADRD research from mechanism to intervention. The meeting placed a strong emphasis on neurovascular pathology, its central role in ADRD pathogenesis, its modulation by both central and peripheral factors, and the critical need to dissect the mechanistic basis of VCID through experimental models. …

From Classroom To Leadership: Anchoring My Leadership In Literacy, Character, And Equity, Amanda Patty-Ingram

Dissertations

My leadership journey as an urban educator has evolved through multiple roles—beginning as a classroom teacher, growing into an academic instructional coach, and now serving as an assistant principal. Across these roles, three values have consistently guided how I lead: literacy, character education, and equity. These are not separate initiatives—they are the foundation of my decisions, relationships, and instructional leadership.

Over time, I have come to understand that effective literacy leadership must be grounded in both character education and equity. Yet in practice, these values are often treated as disconnected: literacy becomes test prep, character becomes behavior compliance, and equity …

Advancements In Extracellular Vesicle Research, Lucia R. Languino

Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

The AAEV (American Association of Extracellular Vesicles) Annual Meeting at the John P. McGovern Commons in Houston, TX convened over 300 leading re- searchers, clinicians, and industry experts from around the world to advance the rapidly evolving field of extracellular vesicle (EV) science. EVs, nanoscale lipid- bound particles released by all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, have emerged as crucial mediators of intercellular communication, trans- porting proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids that influence a wide spectrum of physiological and pathological processes. Their involvement in immune modulation, tissue regeneration, cancer progression, metabolic regulation, and other complex biological functions positions EVs as promising …

Knee Arthroscopy Versus Magnetic Resonance Imaging In The Diagnosis Of Acl Injury – A Comparative Study, Hussein Habeeb Mhawesh, Ayoub Yosif Hamdan, Ahmed Khalaf Hamad, Alseddiq Oday Latof

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Accurate diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries is critical for selecting appropriate treatment strategies and preventing long-term knee dysfunction. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely used as a non-invasive diagnostic tool, while arthroscopy remains the gold standard. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of MRI against arthroscopic findings in ACL injuries and to assess its current performance in clinical settings for the years 2024–2025. Methods: A total of 40 patients (31 males, 77%; 9 females, 23%) aged 20–50 years (median age 35 years) who presented with suspected ACL injury were enrolled. All patients underwent MRI …

Childhood Cancer In Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq: Trend Analysis From 2020 To 2023, Sahar Hassan, Hasan Alwan Baiee, Faten Ali Abd-Alzahra Albarki, Rajaa Ali Moheiseen Al-Taee, Mustafa Muqdad

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: The lack of comprehensive cancer registries and underreporting of cases may further complicate efforts to assess disease patterns and implement effective control measures. Objectives: This study aims to analyze cancer trends in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq from 2020 to 2023, addressing gaps in local data and providing insights that could inform future healthcare strategies and resource allocations. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Middle Euphrates Oncology Center and the Statistics Department for Cancer Research at Al-Najaf General Health Directorate. The study included children younger than 18 with histologically and hematologically verified cancer from January 2020 …

Prevalence Of Sensory Neural Hearing Loss In A Sample Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Erbil City, Hazha Othman Kanabi, Karwan Hawez Sulaiman Dzayii

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Globally, the prevalence of T2DM has risen dramatically, becoming a significant public health concern due to its various complications. The diabetic patients may have a higher prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) compared to the non-diabetic population. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of SNHL among diabetic patients in clinical settings in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study with a comparative group was designed for the current healthy and type II diabetic patients. The study was conducted at Galiawa Diabetes Center and Rzgary Teaching Hospital in Erbil city (October 2024 - October …

Validity And Reliability Of A Survey Questionnaire Assessing Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices About Potential Drug Interactions Among Cancer Patients, Amat Aljabar Faisal Abbas, Ali Mohammed Abd Alridha

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Cancer patients often undergo complicated treatment plans that involve numerous medications throughout therapy. Pharmacists' knowledge about the potential drug interactions in cancer patients and their practices is essential to reduce avoidable drug-related problems and increase the efficacy and compliance of chemotherapy. A validated knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) questionnaire regarding pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to potential drug interactions among cancer patients isn't available. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop a reliable and valid questionnaire to assess pharmacists' knowledge of possible medication interactions with cancer patients. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among …

Stromal Vascular Fraction And Plasma-Jet: A Synergistic Approach To Enhance Acne Scar Treatment Outcomes, Pary Mohammed Ali, Jalal Hamasalih Fattah

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Acne scars represent a significant dermatological concern, manifesting as marks and indentations on the skin surface following severe or prolonged acne. Both Plasma-Jet and Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) have been used in a synergistic approach to treat moderate to very severe types of acne scars. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining SVF and Plasma-Jet in the management of acne scars. Materials and Methods: This prospective single-arm clinical trial was conducted from September 2024 to September 2025 at Rizgary Teaching Hospital and Zheen International Hospital in Erbil, Iraq. Twenty patients aged …

Age Of Menopause Among Women In Mosul City, Iraq, Omaima A. Zubair

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Background: Low women's awareness of their health during the menopausal period is creating a global hidden problem that affects women's quality of life and their related families and communities. Objectives: The aim of this study was to find changes in the menopausal age after wartime conflict and assess women's knowledge of their health during this critical period. A mixed-method design was adopted. A mixed approach of a multistage cross-sectional study with a sample of 382 women aged ≥ 60 years attending primary health care centers in Mosul, Iraq, was included, supported by private in-depth qualitative interviews with 14 women. Proper …

Hba1c, C-Peptide, And Other Biochemical Indicators In The Management Of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review, Israa M.Ali Alameen, Sumayah Mahmood Rafid, Baqer K. Hothefa, Farah Ali Hameed

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

The number of children and adolescents who are suffering from Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) in Iraq is continuously increasing. Nutritional management and biochemical markers play a major role in controlling the disease. Several criteria are essential for assessing glycemic control and the course of the disease. Methods: This review examined published Iraqi research addressing two topics that have a direct effect on type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM): nutritional aspects (carbohydrate counting and dietary education) and biochemical markers (HbA1c and C-peptide). The findings were compared with those of other international studies. Results: Iraqi studies consistently recorded higher HbA1c levels and …

Versatile Pericytes As A Solid Candidate In Regenerative Medicine And Dental Implant: A Review, Hassan Jawad Farhan, Akram Yousif Yasear, Mohamed Abdul-Hameed

Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science

Regenerative medicine is a very active topic in medicine. Regenerative medicine is entails the utilization of cells available in our body called stem cells in reaching to the root causes of the diseases rather than treatment of the symptoms of the disease. The advantage of using one's own body cells is to prevent not to consider the stem cells as a heterograft, which are rejected by the immune system of the body. The pericytes possess all the features to be nominated as the main cells in our body to be utilized as stem cells. The pericytes have been considered pleuripotential …

The Relationship Between Guilt And Self-Blame With Early Maladaptive Schemas In Patients With Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study, Mohadeseh Nikandish, Seyede Salehe Mortazavi, Shahrbanoo Ghahari, Mahdiyeh Salehi, Roghie Bagheri

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Cancer is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide and a high percentage of patients with cancer face emotional challenges such as guilt and self-blame. Early maladaptive schemas (EMSs) can make these feelings even stronger. This study aimed to explore how guilt and self-blame relate to EMSs in individuals with cancer, while taking overall psychological distress into account. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Rasoul-e-Akram and Firoozgar hospitals in Tehran, Iran, from October 2022 to June 2023. Patients with cancer answered the Early Maladaptive Schema Questionnaire-Short Form, Eysenck's Guilt Questionnaire (2007) and the Cognitive Emotion Regulation …

Patterns Of Failure Following Stereotactic Radiosurgery Salvage For Recurrent High-Grade Glioma, Shivani Bindal, Brandon Gonzalez, Antonio Dono, Roy Riascos, Jay-Jiguang Zhu, Nitin Tandon, Yoshua Esquenazi, Mark Amsbaugh

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background and objectives: Re-irradiation with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is an increasingly used treatment for recurrent high-grade glioma (HGG). We analyzed the patterns of failure after salvage SRS to better identify which patients would most benefit.

Methods: We reviewed all patients who received SRS for recurrent HGG over 12 years at our institution. Pattern of failure was defined by the distance of recurrence from the SRS isodose line. Overall-survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and local-failure-free survival (LFS) were estimated using Kaplan-Meier methods, and regression model analysis was performed to analyze clinical predictors of failure.

Results: 146 patients with HGG underwent SRS …

Decision-Making At The Edges Of Capacity: Brain Science And Caregiving, Dr. Julie Yonker

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Keynote address at the Disabilities Resources Symposium at City Hope Church in Grand Rapids on 3/14/2026. Attached is her powerpoint.

• Describe why our brains don’t like decisions
• Understand the impact of different types of decisions
• Value suggestions for more sustained decision making
• Consider a faith perspective

Technology-Enabled College Access: A Field Study In Rural Mississippi Schools, Carol Cutler White, Tianlan Wei, Judith Meece

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

College choice and application processes are critical for postsecondary enrollment. This field study examines the potential utility of a technology-enabled college access (TECA) mobile app for supporting rural student postsecondary decisions. Through the TECA mobile app, participants can tour two- and four-year college campuses, view career videos, access detailed information about each institution (enrollment diversity, specialization, enrollment requirements, etc.), and connect with college advisors. The study used a theoretical framework and included 1,073 students attending seven rural high schools in Mississippi to evaluate the utility of TECA for increasing college knowledge, motivation, and preparation related to students’ choice and enrollment …

Vol. 102, No. 3: Table Of Contents, Denver Law Review

Denver Law Review

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Vol. 102, No. 3: Full Issue, Denver Law Review

Denver Law Review

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Development Of A Problem-Based Learning Model Assisted By The Interactive Canva Application To Improve Critical Thinking And Collaboration Skills Of Fourth Grade Elementary School Students, Fitri Dwi Utami, Heris Hendriana, Galih Dani Septyan Rahayu

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penelitian ini dimotivasi oleh rendahnya kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kolaborasi siswa kelas empat sekolah dasar yang disebabkan oleh pembelajaran konvensional dan kurangnya penggunaan media pembelajaran interaktif. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBL) yang dibantu oleh aplikasi interaktif Canva yang layak dan efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kolaborasi siswa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah model Penelitian dan Pengembangan (R&D) Borg & Gall yang meliputi tahapan analisis kebutuhan, perencanaan, pengembangan produk, validasi ahli, revisi produk, dan uji lapangan. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 21 siswa pada uji terbatas, 30 siswa pada uji luas, dan 60 siswa pada …

From The Editors

James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal (JMURJ)

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Broadcasting Bigotry: A Proposal To Revive Group Defamation And Hold Modern Media Accountable For The Disparagement Of Asian Americans, Dominic Roschival

University of Cincinnati Law Review

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1. Utilizing Virtual Rns To Decrease Length Of Stay On An Acute Care Unit, Sarah Culbert, Lillian Embree

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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3. Skin To Skin Holding To Reduce Neonatal Hypoglycemia, Merebea Danforth

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.

5. Driving Participation: Increasing Nurse Participation In Committees Using An Evidence-Based Practice Approach., Kara Reposa, Dana Orvis

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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4. Impacting Nurse Leader Satisfaction And Retention Through Standardized Support And Education., Rebecca Hawkins

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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2. Impact Of Gum Chewing On Postoperative Ileus Following Open Heart Surgery, Jacinta Smith

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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Exploring The Roles Of The Coach Developer: A Uscce White Paper, Christine Nash, Melissa Thompson, Sean Dahlin, Andrea Woodburn, Jeremy Elliott

Journal of Coach Development

Organizational white papers serve as a mechanism for strategic communication and to establish thought leadership, build credibility, and drive informed decision-making across stakeholder groups. It is the belief of the USCCE that the official launch of the Journal of Coach Development offers the appropriate outlet and timing to publish this official stance of the organization to explore the multiple roles of the coach developer. As the field continues to evolve, our shared understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those serving to support the growth and development of sport coaches will be essential. Further, as a critical focus of the …

Professional Quality Of Life Among Medical Surgical And Telemetry Registered Nurses, William Lim, Emy-Lee Marie Anglo Ricafrente, Jenny Carrillo

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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Guiding Growth: A Mentorship Initiative For Unit-Based Councils, Annika Daphne Bilog

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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The Lived Experience Of New Nurses In A Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float Pool Residency, Tanya Hartley, Martha E F Highfield

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

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Clinical Innovation -- Program Evaluation Of "Fall In Love With Nursing Research" Outreach, Andrea Contreras, Tanya Haight, Gloria Perea

Providence Nursing Research Conference 2023 – Present

No abstract provided.