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Scoping Review Of Sexual And Gender Minority Health Research In Ireland, John P. Gilmore, Tonda L. Hughes, Sean Kearns, Laurie A. Drabble, Diarmuid Stokes, Siobhán D. Thomas, Chris Noone, Lauren Bochicchio

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Aim: To map existing sexual and gender minority (SGM) health research in Ireland, identify gaps in literature and outline priorities for future research and healthcare. SGM is an umbrella term that includes people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex and is sometimes abbreviated as LGBTQI+. Design: A scoping review of peer-reviewed studies published between 2014 and 2024. Methods: The review followed Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines and PRISMA-ScR framework for scoping reviews. Articles were identified through systematic database searches and screened independently by reviewers. Data Sources: PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Embase were searched for articles published …

Uneven Sustainability In Academic Publishing: A Call For Transparency And Collaboration, Lili Luo

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Objective – To assess the sustainability practices of academic publishers and their alignment with library collection management, and to determine the nature of sustainable partnership opportunities at the intersection of library and publisher practices. Design – A cross-sectional, unobtrusive analysis of existing content. Setting – The academic publishing industry. Subjects – Sustainability practices from 16 international academic publishers selected based on their prominence in Western Libraries' print book acquisitions. Methods – The Green Audit Template, a rubric based on the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and industry standards and inspired by lifecycle assessment (LCA) approach, was employed to …

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Crow's Nest, September 15, 2025, Crow's Nest Staff

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The September 15, 2025, issue of Crow's Nest.

Case Series: Atrx Variants In Four Patients With Metastatic Pheochromocytoma, Briana Noel Cortez, Mickey J. M. Kuo, Abhishek Jha, Mayank Patel, Jorge A. Carrasquillo, Tamara Prodanov, Kailah M. Charles, Sara Talvacchio, Alberta Derkyi, Frank I. Lin

School of Medicine Publications

Few reports have highlighted the rare presence of somatic ATRX variants in clinically aggressive, metastatic pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PCC/PGL); however, none have addressed detailed clinical presentation (including biochemistry and imaging) and management of these patients. Here, we address these clinical features and management based on four PCC patients with somatic ATRX variants from our National Institutes of Health PCC/PGL cohort. A total of 192 patients underwent exome sequencing (germline, somatic, or both), and four males were found to have somatic ATRX variants (with additional somatic VHL and FH oncogenic variants in patients 2 and 4, respectively). Per-lesion and per-patient comparisons were performed …

Affirming Connections: Understanding The Factors That Cultivate Supportive Relationships For Latine Students And High School Staff, Ivelis Macaruso

Counseling and Psychology Dissertations

Latine students have increased steadily in the United States. This population brings rich experiences and strengths to their school communities. However, such strengths are often overlooked in the development of individual practices and institutional policies to better support Latine student wellbeing. Research suggests that supportive relationships between students and school staff promote positive academic outcomes and student wellbeing. Yet, the factors that promote supportive relationships among Latine students are not well understood. This qualitative dissertation examined Latine students’ experiences of both impactful factors and barriers to supportive relationships with school staff through the lens of critical race theory (CRT), Latina/o …

Bridging Both Practical And Theoretical Aspects Of Global Chemical Kinetics Determination, Marion Carrier

PYROLIQ III – 2025: Pyrolysis and Liquefaction of Biomass and Wastes

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The Daily Gamecock: September 2025, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

2025

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Quality Improvement Project Optimization Of Bed Capacity Management At A Tertiary Pediatric Facility, Barbara M. Stewart

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Emergency department (ED) overcrowding can be defined as a circumstance in which the number of patients seeking care has exceeded the resources available. ED overcrowding can have significant negative impacts on patient safety, quality of care, and hospital finances. The use of an ED saturation measurement is supported by research and widely used in adult emergency departments. The quality improvement project evaluated the correlation between a modified National Emergency Department Crowding Scale (mNEDOCS) and established ED metrics- length of stay (LOS) and left-without-being-seen (LWBS) rates. The intervention was guided by the revised Iowa Model and the Model for Improvement, both …

Synthesis Of Mindful Inspiration, Syncretism, And Unionism Yields The Mind Method For Alleviating Public School Teacher Burnout, Walt Durand

Mindfulness Studies Theses

Public school teachers face the risk of burnout. Mindfulness has been suggested for addressing the chronic stress that can lead to teacher burnout. However, criticisms have been raised regarding the sometimes problematic nature of mindfulness programs (MPs) for public school teachers. For example, MPs may be perceived as religious and therefore not appropriate for secular public schools. Additionally, MPs may not be designed with enough of an ethical framework and may not do enough to authentically help teachers address the systemic challenges they face. In response to these limitations, this paper suggests the synthesis of the following MP enhancements to …

A Step-By-Step Guide To Incorporating Mindfulness Into The Adult Esol Classroom, Olivia Grage

Mindfulness Studies Theses

This paper examines how adults in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes could benefit from the integration of mindfulness principles and/or the teaching of mindfulness in the classroom and culminates in a step-by-step guide. The guidebook outlines key principles for introducing mindfulness in the adult ESOL context and includes example practices, pedagogical considerations, and suggestions for further reading, designed to support teachers with varying levels of experience in mindfulness. The adult ESOL classroom in the United States is a space where migrants, immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers (here referred to collectively as immigrants and refugees) can seek out resources …

The Echo: September 15, 2025, Taylor University

2025-2026 (Volume 113)

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Novel Biomolecule-Infused Gelatin Injectable For Treatment Of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury, Ananya Tadikonda, Sunjay Anekal, Lena W. Chen, Gabriel Sobczak, Troy Wesson, Carmilya Jackson, Marisa A. Egan, Julie C. Liu, Patrick R. Finnegan, Stacey Halum

School of Chemical Engineering Faculty Publications

Objective

Unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) due to recurrent laryngeal nerve injury (RLN) is a major cause of voice disorders. We have recently identified three biomolecules (agrin, acetylcholine, and neuregulin) with the potential to promote reinnervation after RLN injury. This study aimed to determine if a gelatin injectable with the reinnervating biomolecules will induce site-specific amplification of neurotrophic factor release and reinnervation after RLN injury in unilateral vocal fold paralysis.

Methods

C57BL/6 mice underwent RLN transection with the following treatment allocations: saline control (N = 16), biomolecule cocktail only (N = 16), and biomolecule-infused gelatin (N = …

Assessing Morbidity And Malignancy Risk In Patients Presenting With Pulmonary Embolism In An Ambulatory Care Setting, Muhammed Memon, Eram Anwar, Kamran Shakir, Chafik Bouhaddioui, Mueed Akram, Shakeel Awan, Muhammad Khalil, Muhammad Usama, Adnan Agha

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), especially pulmonary embolism (PE), can be treated in an outpatient setting after appropriate risk assessment. However, front-door physicians may be resistant to follow this practice. The possibility of cancer-associated VTE complicates the outpatient management of PE. This study aimed to assess the morbidity and mortality in patients with PE who were managed in an emergency/acute medicine-led outpatient clinic as per risk stratification as well as detecting diagnoses of new cancer sites (NCSs) in these patients. Methods: This retrospective study included all patients with confirmed PE managed in an acute medicine outpatient setting at Queens Hospital, …

Early Definitive Fusion Versus Magnetic Growing Rods In "Tweeners": What Do Parents Prefer?, Sylvia Culpepper, Ravi Rajendra, Brett Lullo, Anthony A. Catanzano, Tyler C. Mcdonald, R Carter Clement

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

INTRODUCTION: In treating early-onset scoliosis (EOS), pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and families must often choose between growth-friendly interventions such as magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) and early definitive posterior spinal fusion (PSF). While each strategy has associated pros and cons, little is understood about the specific preferences of patients' families. Addressing potential nuances in these preferences is crucial for meaningful shared decision-making (SDM). To better understand the factors influencing family decisions, we conducted a choice-based conjoint (CBC) analysis to explore parents' preferences for PSF and MCGR as treatment options. METHODS: A survey was developed using Sawtooth Software (Lighthouse Studio version 9.2.0) …

Intouch Week Of September 15, 2025, New York Medical College

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• Founder’s Dinner Set for October 22
• NYMC Receives $400,000 Grant for Pediatric Cancer Research from Hyundai Hope on Wheels
• M1 Students and Alumni Connect at Networking Soiree
• Free Campus Food Pantries Available to Support Students
• Tailgate Gear Savings
• In the Community: NYMC Community Rallies Together at Donate Life Club Blood Drive
• In the Community: SIGN Walks for Epilepsy

Educational Reforms In West Africa: Push And Pull Factors Analysis Of Student Mobility In Ghana, Nigeria, And The Ivory Coast, Aya Kouao

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

The interconnectivity of global capitals has led to the increasing movements of people across borders for political, social, and economic reasons. However, there has been an increased interest in countries located in the West. This paper focuses on the context of student mobility in West Africa, especially in the countries of the Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Nigeria for a better understanding of students’ attitudes toward pursuing their higher education in Western countries. Drawing from the push and pull theory, the purpose of this study is to explore the drivers of migration intentions among West African students while looking at the …

State Sexual Violence At Carceral Institutions In Iowa: A Position Paper, Chikako Inoue

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

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Perception Of The Toefl Prediction Test Of Tbi Students Batch 2021 Uin Datokarama Palu, Nur Aida Kasi Nanda, Ruslin Ruslin, Zuhra Zuhra, Naima Naima, Noval Afandy

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

TOEFL Prediction is widely used in Indonesian higher education as a preparatory tool, yet students’ perceptions of the TOEFL test remain rarely explored. This qualitative case study involved ten English Education students (batch 2021) at UIN Datokarama Palu. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. Four indicators emerged: readiness and confidence, test-taking experience, motivation, and perceived fairness. Students valued TOEFL Prediction as a diagnostic tool, but faced challenges such as anxiety, technical issues, and limited vocabulary. TOEFL Prediction functions both as formative assessment and a motivational catalyst for learning.

(De)Centralized Water Futures: Key Dimensions Of Infrastructure, Governance, And Operations, Alicia Dailey Cooperman, Jenny Linder Rempel, Ellis Adjei Adams, Alida Cantor, Manuela Muñoz Fuerte, Jeremiah Osborne-Gowey, Nicole J. Wilson, Cassandra L. Workman, Melissa Beresford, Leila M. Harris, Multiple Additional Authors

Geography Faculty Publications and Presentations

Water system centralization and decentralization have variously been promoted as key to achieving household water security and Sustainable Development Goal 6.1. We argue that the lack of specificity with which scholars and practitioners use the terms centralization and decentralization limits our understanding of different water system configurations and their impacts. In this Primer, we provide a framework for thinking about levels of (de)centralization across three linked system dimensions: infrastructure, governance, and operations and maintenance. We encourage those analyzing water systems to characterize (de)centralization with respect to these multiple dimensions, as well as the system's broader political-economic and hydro-climatic contexts. Emphasizing …

Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis Of Real Ldpe Waste Streams: Influence Of Thermal Gradients In Oil Properties & Gaps And Opportunities For Technology Upscaling, Monique Bernardes Figueirêdo, Alejandro Fresneda Cruz, Fabiola Tovar Lasheras, Gonzalo Murillo Ciordia, Ahmad Al Farra, Jesús Arauzo, Ignacio Julian

PYROLIQ III – 2025: Pyrolysis and Liquefaction of Biomass and Wastes

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Educational Case: Diabetic Nephropathy, Emily W. Gripp, Joanna Chan

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

Primary objective

The following fictional case is intended as a learning tool within the Pathology Competencies for Medical Education (PCME), a set of national standards for teaching pathology. These are divided into three basic competencies: Disease Mechanisms and Processes, Organ System Pathology, and Diagnostic Medicine and Therapeutic Pathology. For additional information, and a full list of learning objectives for all three competencies, see https://www.academicpathologyjournal.org/pcme.

Objective UTK5.4: Diabetic Nephropathy. Describe the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy and the associated clinicopathologic features. Competency 2: Organ System Pathology; Topic: Kidney (UTK); Learning Goal 5: Glomerular Disorders.

Secondary objective

Objective CHEM1.5: Renal Disorders. Discuss the …

(De)Centralized Water Futures: Key Dimensions Of Infrastructure, Governance, And Operations, Alicia Dailey Cooperman, Jenny Linder Rempel, Ellis Adjei Adams, Alida Cantor, Manuela Muñoz Fuerte, Jeremiah Osborne-Gowey, Nicole J. Wilson, Cassandra L. Workman, Melissa Beresford, Leila M. Harris, Linda E. Méndez-Barrientos, Sameer H. Shah, Amber Wutich, Justin Stoler

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Water system centralization and decentralization have variously been promoted as key to achieving household water security and Sustainable Development Goal 6.1. We argue that the lack of specificity with which scholars and practitioners use the terms centralization and decentralization limits our understanding of different water system configurations and their impacts. In this Primer, we provide a framework for thinking about levels of (de)centralization across three linked system dimensions: infrastructure, governance, and operations and maintenance. We encourage those analyzing water systems to characterize (de)centralization with respect to these multiple dimensions, as well as the system's broader political-economic and hydro-climatic contexts. Emphasizing …

Book Review Of The Art And Science Of Connection By Kasley Killam, Harit Agroia

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The Art and Science of Social Connection by Kasley Killam presents a case for better understanding individual health by ensuring that the social aspect is considered as a significant component of health in addition to the physical and mental aspects. Killam states that social health consists of an individual’s sense of belonging, the strength of relationships, and meaningful connections. By drawing from years of evidence building, Killam argues that social health is fundamental for one to truly flourish and prosper in their life as people who have stronger social health are shown to have higher quality of life, emotional resilience, …

Radiosensitization Of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma And Metastatic Disease In The Liver Using Microbubble Cavitation: Results From A Phase 2 Clinical Trial, Corinne E. Wessner, Tania Siu Xiao, Allison Chang, Jenny Liu, Weelic Chong, Ji-Bin Liu, Kristen Bradigan, Flemming Forsberg, Andrej Lyshchik, Patrick O'Kane, Scott W. Keith, Stephen R. Topper, Kevin Anton, John R. Eisenbrey

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

Ultrasound triggered microbubble destruction (UTMD) has been shown to sensitize tumors to radiation. This study evaluated the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of using UTMD for radiosensitization in participants with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and/or metastatic disease to the liver (MDL) receiving Yttrium-90 transarterial radioembolization (Y90-TARE). This was a prospective single-center IRB-approved clinical trial. Participants received four contrast ultrasound sessions: 1-2 weeks prior to Y90-TARE, 1-4 h post-treatment, and 1 week and 2 weeks post-Y90-TARE. The control group consisted of 1:1 nearest-neighbor propensity score matched historical controls participants that received Y90-TARE as part of standard-of-care. Safety was evaluated through general lab values, …

Pentingkah Pekerjaan Ibu Dalam Literasi Anak Di Indonesia?, Dien Amalina Nur Asrofi, Muhammad Salahudin Al Ayyubi

Jurnal Ekonomi Kependudukan dan Keluarga

This study aims to analyze the impact of maternal employment status and job type on children's literacy skills in Indonesia, using data from the 2023 National Socioeconomic Survey (SUSENAS) and a binary logistic regression approach. The results show that working mothers, particularly those in the formal sector, are positively and significantly correlated with children's literacy, especially in non-poor households. These findings highlight the important role of maternal employment contribution in strengthening educational investment within families. In contrast, among poor households, formal employment of mothers does not significantly influence children's literacy, indicating that economic constraints remain a major barrier. In addition, …

Discovering The Doctrine Of Discovery, Douglas Lind

Montana Law Review

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Biophobia And Pet Ownership: Can Having A Pet Mitigate Our Fear And Aversion Towards Nature?, Alexia Barrable

The International Journal of Ecopsychology (IJE)

Biophobia, which we defined as fear, disgust, or aversion toward natural environments or organisms, has received little empirical attention when compared to biophilia, despite its implications for human and planetary wellbeing. This mixed-methods study explores the relationship between pet ownership, biophobia, and nature connectedness among 373 English- speaking adults. Quantitative findings reveal that (M = 26.4) exhibit significantly lower levels of biophobia than non-pet owners (M = 30.1; U = 5179, Z = -2.95, p = .002, R = 0.27), although no significant differences in nature connectedness were found across pet ownership (U = 7033, Z = 0.31, p = …

From Weberian Rationalization To Javascript Components: Modularism In Academic Library Software, Mark E. Eaton

Publications and Research

This paper considers modular approaches to building library software and situates these practices within the context of the rationalizing logics of modern programming. It briefly traces modularism through its elaboration in the social sciences, in computer science and ultimately describes it as it is deployed in contemporary academic libraries. Using the methodology of a case study, we consider some of the very tangible and pragmatic benefits of a modular approach, while also touching upon some of the broader implications. We find that the modularism is deeply integrated into modern software practice, and that it can help support the work of …

Editorial Vol11/1: "Eyes Wide Open", Editorial Board

The International Journal of Ecopsychology (IJE)

No abstract provided.