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Reimagining Information Literacy In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence: A Nudge In The Right Direction, Kay Coates, Lili Li

University Libraries: Faculty Presentations

No abstract provided.

A Perovskite Nanocomposite And Self-Assembled Nanoparticle-Decorated Cathode For Low Temperature Sofcs, Chunyang Yang, Guoan Wang, Xingjian Xue

Faculty Publications

One-pot route synthesis of an A-site Sm-doped simple perovskite with nominal composition Sm_0.10Ba_0.90Co_0.8Fe_0.2O_3−δ leads to a novel perovskite nanocomposite containing ∼90% A-site cation deficient cubic simple perovskite Ba0.925(Co/Fe)0.962Sm0.038O_3−δ and ∼10% orthorhombic layered perovskite SmBa(Co/Fe)₂O_5+δ. The synergy of the two phases in the nanocomposite results in high electrochemical kinetic properties at low temperatures. With the novel perovskite nanocomposite, a surface nanoparticle-decorated nanocomposite cathode is self-assembled through a one-step sintering process. The corresponding anode-supported cell delivers a peak power density of 1271 mW cm^{−2 …}

Image-Based Inference Of Tumor Cell Trajectories Enables Large-Scale Cancer Progression Analysis, Yang Liu, Ling Cai, Ruichen Rong, Shidan Wang, Liwei Jia, Peiran Quan, Qin Zhou, Guanghua Xiao, Yang Xie

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Current approaches to estimating cell trajectories, tumor progression dynamics, and cell population diversity of tumor microenvironment often depend on single-cell RNA sequencing, which is costly and resource intensive. To address this limitation, we developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that leverages cell morphology features and histological spatial organization to classify tumor cell differentiation status, infer cell dynamic trajectories, and quantify tumor progression from hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained whole-slide images. In three independent lung adenocarcinoma cohorts, our AI-based model accurately predicted cell differential status and provided quantifiable measures of tumor progression that were prognostic of patient survival. Spatial transcriptomic integrative analyses …

A Two-Stage Dual-Task Learning Strategy For Early Prediction Of Pathological Complete Response To Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer Using Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Images, Bowen Jing, Jing Wang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Early prediction of treatment response can facilitate personalized treatment for breast cancer patients. Studies on the I-SPY 2 clinical trial demonstrate that multi-time point dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (DCEMR) imaging improves the accuracy of predicting pathological complete response (pCR) to chemotherapy. However, previous image-based prediction models usually rely on mid- or post-treatment images to ensure the accuracy of prediction, which may outweigh the benefit of response-based adaptive treatment strategy. Accurately predicting the pCR at the early time point is desired yet remains challenging. To improve prediction accuracy at the early time point of treatment, we proposed a two-stage dual-task learning …

Ifn-Β Production Promotes Metabolic Rewiring And Protection Against Oxidative Stress In Hepatitis Delta Virus-Infected Hepatocyte Cultures, Olga A Khomich, Patrick Giavalisco, Romain Parent, George S Krasnov, Peter Tessarz, Philip Meuleman, Rani Burm, Natalia F Zakirova, Jennifer Molle, Enkhtuul Batbold, Eyal Gottlieb, Fabien Zoulim, Alexander V Ivanov, Birke Bartosch

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Type I interferons are secreted in response to various stimuli and are used as a treatment for many diseases, including infections with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and its satellite virus, hepatitis delta (HDV). HDV significantly aggravates HBV-mediated liver damage and is - in contrast to HBV - a strong inducer of interferon responses, including IFN-β. As the role of IFN- β in liver metabolism is so far ill explored, we studied its impact on hepatocyte metabolism in HDV-infected cultures. Transcriptome analysis, isotope tracing and functional tests on differentiated, HDV-infected hepatocytes showed reduction of mitochondrial TCA cycle and respiratory activity …

Lgbt Young Adults’ Experience Of Exiting Foster Care, Shaylon Joseph

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The scholarly community understands little about the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) young adults as they transition out of the foster care system. This study explored the lived experiences and difficulties encountered by LGBT young adults after exiting foster care. Grounded in Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, this qualitative dissertation employed a phenomenological design to interpret how participants made sense of their transitions. Recruitment was conducted through a flyer posted on Facebook and the Department of Children and Family Services; 10 LGBT young adults participated in 60-minute interviews. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, the study revealed six overarching …

Solving Hierarchical Variational Inequality For Almost Mean Nonexpansive Mappings, Noor Saddam Taresh, Salwa Salman Abed

Baghdad Science Journal

A clear common method in solving some types of nonlinear problems is to exchange the original problem with a collection of regularized problems and all these regularized problems have exactly one solution. A particular solution of the original problem will be obtained as a limit of these unique solutions of the regularized problems. This idea is used to provide a method for the hierarchical fixed point approach to solving variational inequality problems (VIPs). In this work, we intend to study two new iterative schemes by examining their strong convergence to a common fixed point for mappings defined for a nonempty …

Assessing The Influence Of Radiotherapy On The Level Of Zinc In Cancer Patients Serum, Muqdad A. Yousif, Talib A. Abdulwahid

Baghdad Science Journal

Cancer patients often undergo radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan, and certain levels of zinc are essential for repairing DNA and maintaining our immune system. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the extent of the effect of this type of treatment on the level of zinc in blood serum, as 106 samples were collected from both healthy individuals and cancer patients to measure zinc levels in blood serum. Atomic absorption spectroscopy was used after properly preparing the sample, and the results showed that the healthy group had an average zinc concentration of (1.316 ± 0.10) × 10^{3 …}

Field Width Comparison Of The Photon Beams 6 Mv And 10 Mv Coming Out Of The Radiotherapy Linear Accelerator, Basma Saber Lazem, Ikram Jumaa Hassan, Basim Khalaf Rejah, Hyam Khalaf, Mostafa Yuness Abdelfatah Mostafa

Baghdad Science Journal

The current study aims to measure and compare the field width emerging from the radiotherapy linear accelerator in different directions, three dimensions were chosen to measure the field width in an orderly (inline, cross line, diagonal A and B) manner. The 10 Mv and 6 Mv photon beam energies were used, and the Star Track device was adopted to measure the field width in different directions. The radiotherapy linear accelerator at the Baghdad Center for Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine was used every week five weeks. The results recorded that when the energy increased 10 Mv, there was an increase …

Utilizing Trichoderma Harzianum And Semi In-Planta For Management Damping-Off Fusarium Solani In Corn Varieties, Zul Fauzi Nugroho Hadi, Suhartiningsih Dwi Nurcahyanti, Rachmi Masnilah, Ankardiansyah Pandu Pradana, Sigit Prastowo, Hardian Susilo Addy, Syaiful Khoiri, Ali Wafa

Baghdad Science Journal

The utilization of Trichoderma harzianum (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) as a biological control agent against plant pathogenic fungi has gained extensive recognition in the field of agriculture. Fusarium solani (Hypocreales: Nectriaceae) is a pathogen that causes damping-off in corn plants and poses a significant global challenge to corn farmers. This study aimed to investigate the potential management of damping-off disease caused by F. solani in three varieties of corn, utilizing T. harzianum in conjunction with the semi in-planta method. It was demonstrated that both in vitro and semi in-planta T. harzianum treatments had the ability to suppress damping-off disease in corn varieties. …

Integration Of A Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Intervention With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Adults With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Patricia M Bamonti, Marilyn L Moy, Grace A Rose, Amy K Silberbogen, Jeffrey A Cully, Erica R Checko, David Coultas, Brent R Schell, Jennifer Moye

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Physical activity interventions effectively improve physical activity (i.e., daily step count) and reduce the risk of adverse health outcomes in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but effects on depression and anxiety are poorly understood. Behavioral interventions concurrently targeting both physical activity and mood symptoms are needed in this population. This paper describes acceptability testing and refinement of Step-CBT, a synchronous, video-delivered, pedometer-based physical activity intervention integrated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve step count in individuals with COPD; physical disability and depression and anxiety symptoms are secondary outcomes. Adults (N = 5) with COPD and clinically significant …

Role-Playing For Learning: Enhancing Skills In Doctrinal Courses, Yael Efron, Nellie Munin

DRI Press

This book addresses the need that educators have to make theoretical concepts tangible. Teachers across various subjects and educational settings grapple with the challenge of communicating abstract ideas to diverse audiences while aiming to ignite curiosity and sustain engagement. The authors offer their insight into the method of role-playing in various law courses in a highly diverse class. The book contains thirteen simulations with teaching notes, along with the theoretical background for this method of teaching.

This is the first in a series of skills books published as part of Mitchell Hamline School of Law’s Laboratory for Advancing Dispute Resolution …

Deepfakes Deconstructed, Jacob Noti-Victor

Articles

With the rapid advancement of photorealistic generative Al technology, the problem of sexually explicit deepfakes has grown more urgent than ever. Thanks to widely available Al systems, users can now easily create images that appear to depict real people engaging in sexual acts. Not only have Taylor Swift and other celebrities been targeted, but deepfakes are also now alarmingly prevalent in American schools.

Breaking The Odds: A Gendered Analysis Of Women And Gambling Behaviors, Rowland Edet

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

Gambling is increasingly recognized as a complex public health issue with wide-ranging implications for individuals, families, and communities. While traditionally male-dominated, recent shifts reveal a growing participation among women, facilitated by gender-specific gambling products, targeted marketing, and evolving societal norms. This paper critically examines the prevalence, motivations, and harms associated with gambling among women, drawing on theoretical perspectives such as social capital theory, cultural geography, and gender role theory. By synthesizing existing literature, this review highlights distinct gendered patterns in gambling behaviors, including the use of gambling as a coping mechanism for stress, isolation, and caregiving burdens, and the role …

A Qualitative Exploration Of Self-Harm Among Autistic Women, Jessica Rebbettes, Alison Bacon

School of Psychology

Background: Autistic individuals, particularly females, demonstrate a higher prevalence of self-harm compared to those who are not autistic. Core cognitive, affective, and sensory differences inherent to autism are linked to the increased vulnerability within autistic populations. However, these factors are not sufficiently explored in relation to individuals’ social and environmental contexts, resulting in a gap in understanding the self-harm experiences of autistic females. Methods: Eleven autistic women participated in semi-structured interviews to explore their experiences of self-harm. Data was transcribed and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Three key themes were identified: Regulation of Emotional States, highlighting self-harm as a …

What Drives Weight Status Among Female University Students? A Machine Learning Analysis Of Sociodemographic, Dietary, And Lifestyle Determinants, Radwan Qasrawi, Abir Ajab, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha Al Dhaheri, Sharifa Alblooshi, Razan Abu Ghoush, Stephanny Vicuna Polo, Malak Amro, Suliman Thwib, Ghada Issa, Haleama Al Sabbah

All Works

Background: Obesity and underweight are increasingly common among young adult women, often resulting from complex interactions between diet, lifestyle, and socioeconomic factors. This study addresses that gap by applying machine learning to a wide range of behavioral, dietary, and demographic data. The main research question asks: What are the key factors influencing weight status among female university students, and how accurately can machine learning models identify them? We hypothesize that different factors are significantly associated with underweight, overweight, and obesity, and that machine learning can reliably detect these patterns. The aim is to identify the strongest predictors and support more …

Limited Soil Water Recharge In Summer Affects Seasonal Isotopic Signatures Of Tree Xylem Water, Marius G. Floriancic, Gregory R. Goldsmith, Harsh Beria, Scott T. Allen, James W. Kirchner

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Recent studies have reported that xylem waters in forest trees during the summer growing season are often isotopically similar to winter, rather than summer, precipitation. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain this observation, which can be viewed as a form of ecohydrological separation, but empirical tests spanning space and time remain limited. We hypothesise that variations in the seasonal origin of precipitation found in tree xylem waters can be explained by seasonal differences in soil water recharge. We test this hypothesis by evaluating to what extent climatic aridity can explain seasonal signals in extensive surveys of the isotope ratios …

Big Ugly Lumps? (Counter)Terrorism And The Everyday Atmospheres Of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, Carrie Benjamin, Sam Berlin, Sara Fregonese, Paul Simpson

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Adopting an atmospheric lens on the everyday and open-ended crisis of contemporary terror threats in cities in Western Europe, this article unpicks the contemporary logics, desires, and effects of the State in matters of urban counterterrorism by exploring the felt qualities and dispositions of the public around Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) measures in Birmingham (UK). It argues that the atmospheres around counterterrorism that security officials and business representatives aim to produce, which seeks to reassure the public rather than cause alarm, has led to ambivalent acceptance of HVM by city centre users. The paper shifts away from discursive and socio-technical …

Prenatal Maternal Mood Instability And Child Externalizing Problems: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study, Sophie G. Srivastava, Curt A. Sandman, Elysia Poggi Davis, Laura M. Glynn

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

This study examines whether exposure to affect fluctuations during fetal development have implications for child psychopathology. To evaluate maternal mood instability, participants (N = 154) completed Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) eight times per day across three days at 15-, 25-, and 35-weeks' gestation, and then at two months postpartum. The EMA measured depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale), anxiety (Profile of Mood States), and stress (Perceived Stress Scale). Mood instability was quantified by calculating root mean square of successive differences (RMSSD), which captures both variability and temporal dependency of mood states. When the children were 3 years …

Atopy-Related Immune Profiles Are Subject To Genetic Influence As Evaluated Using School-Aged Twin Pairs, Jonatan Leffler, James F. Read, Danny Mok, Michael Serralha, Anthony Bosco, Patrick G. Holt, Richard Saffery, Deborah H. Strickland

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The interaction of genetic and environmental contributions to immunological traits and their association with atopic disease remain unclear. Flow cytometry and in vitro cytokine responses were used to characterize immune profiles from 93 school-aged twin pairs. Using an established twin pair analytical strategy, the genetic and environmental influences on immunological traits were evaluated, along with their association with atopy. Our findings suggest strong genetic influence on several traits, particularly B cell abundance. In contrast, cytokine responses from in vitro stimulations appeared mainly shaped by environmental exposures. Regarding associations with atopy, greater abundance of both B cells and basophils were observed …

Cdc1s Promote Atherosclerosis Via Local Immunity And Are Targetable For Therapy, Miguel Galán, Suin Jo, Tian-Tian Liu, Kenneth M. Murphy, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis is characterized by immune cell accumulation in the arterial wall and adaptive CD4

METHODS: We tested atherosclerosis in

RESULTS: Expansion of DCs in

CONCLUSIONS: Using state-of-the-art strategies, our results establish that cDC1s have a proatherogenic role in atherosclerosis by boosting CD4

Brain Functional Connectivity Correlates Of Autism Diagnosis And Familial Liability In 24-Month-Olds, John R Pruett Jr, Alexandre A Todorov, Muhamed Talovic, Tomoyuki Nishino, Steven E Petersen, Savannah Davis, Lyn Stahl, Kelly N Botteron, Natasha Marrus, Robert C Mckinstry, William D Shannon, Abraham Z Snyder, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: fcMRI correlates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and familial liability were studied in 24-month-olds at high (older affected sibling) and low familial likelihood for ASD.

METHODS: fcMRI comparisons of high-familial-likelihood (HL) ASD-positive (HLP, N = 23) and ASD-negative (HLN, N = 91), and low-likelihood ASD-negative (LLN, N = 27) 24-month-olds from the Infant Brain Imaging Study (IBIS) Network were conducted, employing object oriented data analysis (OODA), support vector machine (SVM) classification, and network-level fcMRI enrichment analyses.

RESULTS: OODA (alpha = 0.0167, 3 comparisons) revealed differences in HLP and LLN fcMRI matrices (p = 0.012), but none for HLP …

High Achievers Awards 2014

University anniversary celebration materials

No abstract provided.

¿Quién Es Responsable? (Who Is Responsible?): Different Framings About The Responsibility To Maintain Bilingualism In The United States, Heidy Sarabia, Diana Perez Valverde

International Journal on Responsibility

This study explores the perspectives of Chicanx/Latinx educational practitioners on the importance of maintaining bilingualism and the strategies employed by individuals and institutions to achieve this goal. Through oral histories, Chicanx/Latinx educational practitioners discussed the individual responsibility of preserving the Spanish language within families and the limitations of individualized strategies. They highlighted the need for institutional support through bilingual education programs, which foster linguistic diversity and cultural pride. Bilingual education programs were identified as key institutional spaces that foster cultural and linguistic pride, promote positive ethnic and racial identity development, and create a sense of belonging for students and their …

Evaluating Generative Ai For Depression Diagnosis: Implications For Counselor Education And Supervision, Matthew Rensi, Chung-Fan Ni, Leo Gonzalez, Jr., Mindi Barta, Cass Dykeman, James Geisler

Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision

This study evaluated the efficacy of three Generative AI tools—ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini— in identifying Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) from 119 written clinical case descriptions. Each AI tool determined if cases met DSM-5 criteria for MDD. The results showed significant performance variations, with Gemini demonstrating an accuracy of 97%. These findings suggest the potential for AI assistance in clinical practice, while also underscoring the importance of professional judgment. The implications for counselor education include opportunities to integrate AI tools into training programs, particularly in courses on psychopathology and clinical skills. Educators can use these tools to enhance students’ diagnostic skills …

Using The Companioning Model And Technological Innovations To Create Spaces Of Belonging In Counselor Education Programs, Kailey Bradley, Ellise Nolan, Fawn Gordon, Emily Horton

Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision

This conceptual manuscript seeks to address challenges experienced by counseling students regarding feelings of non-belonging. We propose that the companioning model of grief counseling be integrated into existing counselor education curriculum through technological innovations to cultivate a sense of belonging. Due to the model’s alignment with humanistic counseling principles, such as non-judgment and person-centered interventions, the companioning model is applicable to fostering belonging in counselor education learning environments. Each tenet of the companioning model will be described, and a corresponding activity that aligns with the tenet will be explored. Each activity leverages technological innovations that provide a unique intersection that …

Exploring The Environmental Impacts Of Telemental Health Counseling: Balancing Accessibility, Sustainability, And Climate Concerns, Daniel Bates, Greg Peterson, Vanessa Sinclair

Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a nation-wide quarantine was mandated, which had a significant impact on the economy, healthcare, and lifestyle. It also dramatically changed the way mental health services were delivered. Many clinicians in private practice and at agencies rapidly transitioned the administration of mental health treatment to an online platform. The rapid upsurge of utilization of telemental health counseling (TMHC) yielded unexpected environmental benefits that have come to light by recent research. Some researchers shared concerns of TMHC efficacy compared to in-person counseling, however, other research comparing TMHC to in-person found comparable therapeutic outcomes. Research has also …

Intentional Innovation: Strategies To Increase Engagement For A Hybrid Faculty Group, Sheri Pickover, Allison Arnekrans, Pamela Sickinger, Mary Katherine Wright

Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision

The proliferation of online education has increased the need to examine how to foster an ongoing culture of community, support, and engagement for faculty, specifically remote faculty. This article describes a single case study example of how one Midwestern counselor education program leveraged online platforms and intentional community building strategies to successfully integrate remote core faculty into all aspects of departmental processes. This article describes specific strategies and provides recommendations for other remote programs to consider.

Mitigating School Counselor Burnout: Exploring The Ethical Dimensions Of Ai Assistance In Writing Letters Of Recommendation, Laurie Dickstein-Fischer, Megan M. Krell, Sean Godbout

Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision

This conceptual article explores the critical issue of burnout among high school counselors and examines the ethical considerations of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the professional practice of crafting letters of recommendation. The paper investigates how AI, when used ethically, may serve as a tool to reduce burnout by streamlining time-consuming administrative tasks. By focusing on recent advancements in AI technology, the discussion highlights how school counselors can integrate these tools to support their work without compromising ethical standards or professional integrity. Emphasizing the importance of maximizing direct service time with students, the article draws on research suggesting that leveraging …

The State Of Telemental Health Training And Education In Cacrep-Accredited Counselor Education Master’S Programs, Jocelyn Novella, Davide Mariotti

Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision

Despite the frequent use of telemental health (TMH) to deliver clinical mental health counseling, there are few specific guidelines for the teaching of this important topic in CACREP-accredited counselor education programs. This study examined TMH training and education in master’s-level CACREP-accredited counselor education programs by surveying CACREP liaisons (n = 62). The results were analyzed using frequencies, and questions were cross-tabulated with basic information about the programs’ faculty, students, and method of teaching. Results will inform current practices in the training of counselors in this expanding delivery system.