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Model For Calculating Impact Force For Individualized Hip Fracture Prediction During A Fall, Alisha Agarwal, Daniel Kargilis, Nishtha Gupta, Michael Chang, Rui Feng, Gregory Chang, Chamith S. Rajapakse

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Osteoporotic-related weakening of bone is a common cause of hip fractures. The standard of care for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis is the dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry bone mineral density T-scores. Many individuals considered nonosteoporotic, however, still sustain fractures since these tools do not incorporate vital bone parameters and subject-specific characteristics. The purpose of this work was to (1) develop a simple analytical model for estimating the force exerted on the femur during a fall (i.e., impact force) based on measurable patient metrics and (2) define a quantifiable fracture risk index by comparing finite-element-derived bone strength and impact force, which …

Demystifying The Plea Process: Investigating Attorney Communications And Client Misconceptions, M. M. Wilford, R. J. Difava, K. S. Henderson

Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications and Presentations

Objective: to study issues related to the lawyer and client interaction regarding building a legal position on the case and the plea process.Methods: the article uses the universal dialectical method of cognition, as well as general (analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction) and specific scientific research methods (formal-legal method).Results: As the United States has shifted to “a system of pleas,” the role of defense attorneys has swung from trial litigator to plea negotiator. The study results indicated that defense attorneys spend a significant amount of time meeting with clients. Attorneys also cited substantial deficits in criminal defendants’ knowledge of the legal system, …

Limits On Wimp Dark Matter With Nai(Tl) Crystals In Three Years Of Cosine-100 Data, G H Yu, N Carlin, J Y Cho, J J Choi, S Choi, A C Ezeribe, L E França, C Ha, I S Hahn, S J Hollick, E J Jeon, H W Joo, W G Kang, M Kauer, B H Kim, H J Kim, J Kim, K W Kim, S H Kim, S K Kim, W K Kim, Y D Kim, Y H Kim, Y J Ko, D H Lee, E K Lee, H Lee, H S Lee, H Y Lee, I S Lee, J Lee, J Y Lee, M H Lee, S H Lee, S M Lee, Y J Lee, D S Leonard, N T Luan, V H A Machado, B B Manzato, R H Maruyama, R J Neal, S L Olsen, B J Park, H K Park, H S Park, J C Park, K S Park, S D Park, R L C Pitta, H Prihtiadi, S J Ra, C Rott, K A Shin, D F F S Cavalcante, M K Son, N J C Spooner, L T Truc, L Yang, Cosine-100 Collaboration

Faculty and Staff Publications

We report limits on weakly interacting massive particle (WIMP) dark matter derived from three years of data collected by the COSINE-100 experiment with NaI(Tl) crystals, achieving an improved energy threshold of 0.7 keV. This lowered threshold enhances sensitivity in the sub-GeV mass range, extending the reach for direct detection of low-mass dark matter. Although no excess of WIMP-like events was observed, the increased sensitivity enabled a model-insensitive comparison between the expected WIMP signal rate-based on mass limits from our data-and DAMA's reported modulation amplitude. Our findings strongly disfavor the DAMA signal as originating from WIMP interactions, fully excluding DAMA/LIBRA 3σ …

The Role Of The Nursing Associate In Supporting Wholefood Plant-Based Education In General Practice, Sarah Harries

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION

The Role Of The Nursing Associate In Supporting Wholefood Plant-Based Education In General Practice, Sarah Harries

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION

Urgent Radiotherapy For Superior Vena Cava Syndrome In Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report, Arpeet Patel, Nilanjan Haldar, Ida Micaily, Michael Greenberg, Evan Nardone, John A. Lippert, Christopher Fundakowski, Adam C. Mueller

Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers

Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is a life-threatening complication of thoracic malignancies, requiring rapid management in the setting of airway compromise or hemodynamic instability. We present a 59-year-old male with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who developed superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) due to compression from a large mediastinal mass identified as metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. His declining respiratory status progressed rapidly, necessitating intensive care. After extensive multidisciplinary collaboration, the patient was determined fit for inpatient radiation therapy and 10 fractions of 300 cGy external beam radiotherapy to the obstructing lesion was planned. However, the patient was unable to lay …

Holistic Approaches To Lyme Disease Symptom Management, Leah Van Antwerp

Honors Theses

Lyme disease is a multisystem tick-borne infection that can lead to long-lasting symptoms even after standard antibiotic therapy, with Lyme arthritis being one of the most common and persistent complications. Due to limited research on this issue, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will be discussed as a reference for understanding treatment options because it is a similar condition. Since many people continue to experience debilitating pain and reduced quality of life after treatment for Lyme disease, holistic approaches have become increasingly popular for symptom management. This literature review examines three holistic modalities-yoga, acupuncture, and diet modifications- and their effectiveness in alleviating arthritic …

Plant Vs. Animal Protein: Effect On Recovery, Performance, And Long-Term Health, Claudia Stachura

Honors Theses

Protein plays a fundamental role in muscle repair, growth, and athletic performance, which has led to increased interest in how different protein sources compare, particularly as plant-based diets become more common among athletes and physically active individuals. The debate surrounding plant-based versus animal-based protein sources primarily focuses on differences in protein quality, amino acid composition, digestibility, and potential long-term health implications. This paper examines current evidence comparing the effectiveness of plant and animal protein sources in supporting muscle protein synthesis (MPS), resistance training adaptations, recovery, and performance, while also considering broader health and environmental outcomes.

Protein supports muscle growth by …

Exploring The Impact Of The Nursing Associate Role On Urinary Tract Infections Within An Acute Elderly Mental Health Setting, Ann Mcdonnell

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION

A Nursing Associate Peer-To-Peer Collaboration: Sub-Editing The South West Clinical School Journal’S Special Edition, Peter Watt

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.

Ica Newsletter, Fall 2025, Iowa Communication Association

ICA Newsletter

Contents:

--- A Word from the President
--- Much thanks to all who attended in Cedar Falls
--- Westphal Paper Winner: Gift Olalusi
--- Outstanding Adjunct Winner: Ruth Ann Gaines
--- Citation Award Winner: Dr. Joy Daggs
--- Lunch Keynote: Cassi Price
--- Additional conference photos
--- ICA at NCA
--- Congrats to our ICA members who presented at NCA
--- Iowa Journal of Communication Call for Submissions: Volume 58
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Enhancing Patient Centred Care And Safety By Optimising Team Collaboration And Increasing The Nursing Workforce Capacity, Kayley Pooley

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: NATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE SPECIAL EDITION

From Collision To Coexistence: Data-Driven Approaches To Reducing Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Intakes, Alice Anastos

Honors Projects

This project investigates the primary anthropogenic drivers of wildlife admissions at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center using a quantitative analysis of 10,172 intake records from the WILD-ONe database. Window collisions were by far the leading cause of admission, accounting for 54% of all intakes. Orphaning represented 12%, followed by vehicle collisions (5%) and domestic cat attacks (4%). By integrating findings from current wildlife rehabilitation research, this study identifies evidence-based strategies, such as bird-safe window treatments, public education on natural animal behavior, and targeted urban planning, that can substantially reduce preventable injuries. These results underscore the need for context-specific outreach …

We Need Proper Case Reports And Data To Interpret Reports Of Peri-Operative Deaths In Venezuelan Children, J Robert Sneyd

More Faculty of Health Research

A report describing several perioperative deaths amongst Venezuelan childrenraises substantial clinical concern and demands scientific scrutiny. Rozo L, FrancoOH, Bonilla AJ. Mitochondrial genetic susceptibility to anesthetic neurotoxicityin Venezuelan pediatric patients: A Call for vigilance and further research.https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.ascr.1001091. Archives of Surgery and Clinical Research.2025;9(2):042-4. According to the authors, the affected children experienced severe brain injuries or death following routine surgeries under general anaesthesia with sevoflurane, leading to the hypothesis that an inherited mitochondrial DNA variant may underlie a lethal drug–genome interaction. Whilst any paediatric peri-operative death warrants urgentinvestigation, the extraordinary nature of this claim requires equally compelling evidence. At present, the …

Société Des Casinos Du Québec Inc. V. Association Des Cadres De La Société Des Casinos Du Québec: The Supreme Court Of Canada Gambles On Liberal Voluntarism To Provide Meaningful Access To Collective Bargaining, Eric Tucker

All Papers

In April 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) unanimously ruled that the exclusion of managerial employees from Quebec’s main statutory collective bargaining regime, combined with a failure to provide them with access to any other statutory labour rights, did not violate their constitutionally protected freedom of association. This decision raises many questions about the future of constitutional labour rights at the Supreme Court. In this brief comment I address what is arguably the biggest takeaway for workers such as the casino managers whose freedom of association is poorly or entirely unprotected by statutory rights: that despite the majority judgment’s …

Automating Adjustable Storm Evacuation Sites For Local Governments, Bailee Kinghorn, Emma Milne, Camille Heaton

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

Using ArcGIS Pro and ArcPy 3.4, we built a tool that scrapes the National Hurricane Center and NOAA GIS databases for current shapefiles, Users choose relevant hurricane track, storm sure, or high-wind layers, specify units and distance, and generate customizable evacuation buffers around selected features, which are automatically added to their map for analysis.

Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexopathy: Current Understanding, Diagnosis, And Treatment Options, Alex G. Lambi, Tomas Holly, Ryan E. Tomlinson, Mary F. Barbe

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP) is a gruesome complication of cancers treated with radiation therapy around the lung and chest wall, head and neck, and breast and axilla. It can occur in an early-onset (transient) or a late-onset (chronic) fashion. The diagnosis involves exclusion of a compressive neoplastic process, either new or recurrent, and relies largely on patient symptomatology without well-validated, objective scoring systems. Treatment options remain limited as no major advances have been made to prevent or halt disease progression. This article reviews the background incidence, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of RIBP. In addition to surgical treatment options, nonsurgical modalities, often …

Resilience In African History, Cymone Fourshey

Faculty Journal Articles

Between 1960, when seventeen African countries gained independence from French colonial rule, and 2020, when the global pandemic of Covid-19 emerged, just over five hundred scholarly books or articles were published addressing, to varying degrees, resilience on the African continent. Working toward this special issue has made it clear that there continues to be a great deal of slippage in how scholars describe resilience. This concept is often conflated with terms such as “resistance,” “persistence,” and “endurance.” While these do express ways humans respond to adversity, they are distinct from resilience, which is rooted in adaptation not opposition.1 Some people …

Gambling Behaviors, Perceptions, And Risks Among Nevada Adults, Andrea Dassopoulos

International Gaming Institute Faculty Research

This study presents a statewide assessment of gambling behaviors, perceptions, and gambling-related risk among 1,078 Nevada adults. Using a mixed-source, population-calibrated survey developed by UNLV and NORC, the research measures gambling participation, motivations, venue exposure, and attitudes toward harm, treatment, and regulation. The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) identifies substantial levels of harm: nearly half of past-year gamblers show some degree of risk, with the highest rates among younger adults, racially diverse groups, gaming and hospitality workers, and those who gamble in neighborhood bars or slot parlors. The survey also documents public beliefs about gambling addiction, youth exposure, stigma, and …

Variability In Insurance Adequacy For Children With Special Health Care Needs On Medicaid., Amy J. Houtrow, Matt Hall, James M. Perrin, Dennis Z. Kuo, Jeffrey D. Colvin, Allysa Ware, Jeffery S. Schiff, Jay Berry, Ryan J. Coller

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

This survey study quantifies state-to-state variation and predictors of Medicaid insurance continuity and adequacy among children with special health care needs.

Addressing Malnutrition In Togo: A Community Nursing Initiative For Sustainable Health Outcomes, Estevao Frederico De Souza, Tricia M. Grinder

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This community nursing project was developed as part of an international clinical initiative in partnership with global organizations in Togo. Findings from assessment tools and research identified malnutrition as a critical issue among children, significantly contributing to high childhood mortality rates. The World Food Programme (2022) reported that 24% of Togolese children suffer from chronic malnutrition, and the Global Hunger Index ranked Togo 92nd out of 120 countries (Global Nutrition Report, n.d.).

The Togo nursing initiative addressed malnutrition through three levels of intervention: education, screening, and treatment. At the primary intervention level, nursing education aimed to raise awareness about nutrition …

A Case Of The Blue Blues: The Safety Issue Of Recognizing And Avoiding The Retinal Toxicity Of Methylene Blue Compared To Brilliant Blue And Trypan Blue, Sidra Zafar, Jose S. Pulido, Samir N. Patel, Yoshihiro Yonekawa, Jordan D. Deaner

Wills Eye Hospital Papers

While blue vital dyes remain indispensable in ophthalmic surgery, medication errors, particularly the inadvertent use of methylene blue instead of trypan blue and brilliant blue, pose a significant risk to patient safety. Methylene blue has been reported to cause damage to anterior segment structures, We reported a case of inner retinal toxicity from injection of methylene blue into the vitreous cavity resulting in profound vision loss. Standardization, vigilant verification, and safer packaging are critical to preventing these never events.

The Disability Squeeze: Out-Of-Pocket Expenses And Unmet Needs For Disability-Related Goods And Services In The U.S, Nanette Goodman, Daniel Mont, Zachary Morris, Ghenet Weldeslassie

The Lender Center for Social Justice

This article documents the “disability squeeze,” where individuals face high out-of-pocket costs and unmet needs for disability supports. It calls for policy reforms to reduce inequities.

Russian Cyber Disinformation In Mexico And Spain, Isabella Lafranchise

Honors Theses

Disinformation campaigns are being spread throughout Mexico and Spain by Russia, and these campaigns are among the tools most used by a foreign country to manipulate societies, weaken democracies, and deepen divisions. This research seeks to answer the question: How does Russia use cyber tools to spread disinformation in Mexico and Spain? To address this question, the paper will examine government reports and academic research of recent Russian influence operations. Variables will include the types of cyber tools used, platforms used, the narratives/themes being promoted, audiences targeted, and the political or social outcomes observed. Data will be analyzed using a …

Digital Scholarship Overview: January – December 2025, Yemisi Dina

Librarian Publications & Presentations

No abstract provided.

The Bison, December, 05, 2025

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Heart-Centered Discernment In Leadership: Pope Francis’S Teachings In Dilexit Nos, Jessica Christie Ludescher Imanaka

Journal of Management for Global Sustainability

This paper articulates the central teachings of Pope Francis’s final encyclical, Dilexit Nos, and explains how these teachings can guide business leadership. Dilexit Nos offers spiritual guidance “on the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus Christ.” This spiritual encyclical concludes with a reminder about the importance of the love of Christ for the work to which the social encyclicals Laudato Si’ and Fratelli Tutti call us. Pope Leo XIV recently clarified the import of Dilexit Nos for our love for the poor in an apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te, which Francis had been writing prior to his death. …

Fort Hays State University Tiger Weekly, December 05, 2025, University Relations

Tiger Weekly Newsletters

No abstract provided.

The Power Of Positive Lesbian Representation In Television: How It Affects The Well-Being And Identity Formation Of Lgbtq+ Adults, Brittany Berry

University Honors Theses

To date, there are no studies which explore the effects that positively represented Black and lesbian characters in television have on LGBTQ viewers. Exposure to LGBTQ characters has the potential to validate LGBTQ identities and improve well-being. A comprehensive literature review and quantitative analysis using Żerebecki et. al.'s codebook reveals there are simply not enough characters depicted to provide such research. In an attempt to demonstrate the qualities possessed by positively portrayed Black, lesbian characters, this study analyses Taissa Turner from the hit series Yellowjackets available on the streaming network Paramount+.

Human Evil (In The Weird), Lucas Ethridge

University Honors Theses

This paper examines a trending doom in speculative fiction: the post-human age. Many modern works have started to look past human civilization as humans surrender all hope and faith in a climate-doomed world. Honing in on core concepts in Weird fiction, this paper explores human merit through Old and New Weird. A good part spends time establishing the canon, looking at similar patterns across age, philosophy, war and genre. The chief question asks if humankind was ever worth saving.