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Proving Character And Fitness In Illinois Bar Admissions: An Introduction To The Substantive Requirements And The Applicable Procedures, Stephen Fedo

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

Although every applicant for admission to the Illinois bar is required to demonstrate good moral character and general fitness to be licensed to practice law, few lawyers and would-be lawyers are familiar with what constitutes proof of character and fitness or the procedures by which such proof is to be made. This Article offers a general introduction to the procedural form and substantive elements of determinations of character and fitness under Illinois Supreme Court Rules. The subjects discussed are: the character and fitness process as a litigated proceeding; the relevant matters to be proved; the four levels of evidentiary review, …

Survey Of Illinois Law: Electronic Filing And Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9, Emmet C. Fairfield

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

In 2017, the Illinois Supreme Court mandated electronic filing (e-filing) in civil cases and adopted Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9 to implement the mandate, fifteen years after the court initially authorized e-filing. Since then, the court has made multiple amendments to Rule 9 and has made other efforts to implement e-filing across Illinois. Despite the court’s efforts, the rule has fostered litigation and confusion over when a document is timely and how to seek relief when an e-filing error renders a document untimely. The goal of this Survey is to provide clarity for practitioners on e-filing by examining Rule 9’s …

Public Preferences For Flood Warning Improvements: An Inferred Valuation Approach Addressing Social Desirability Bias, Katsuya Tanaka, Kazuhide Akaishi, Takashi Yokota

Center for Public Service Publications and Reports

Despite the crucial role of flood warning systems in mitigating disaster impacts, their economic value—particularly the value of specific attributes—remains poorly understood. This study evaluates public preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for three flood warning attributes: advance notice, warning reliability, and geographical precision, using a choice experiment conducted in Tokyo's Koto 5 Wards. To address social desirability bias, the study employs both standard and inferred valuation methods, with the latter asking respondents to predict their neighbors' choices. The findings reveal that warning reliability is the most highly valued attribute, with an inferred WTP of ¥2,345 per household annually for …

Constitutional Futurisms, Jeremiah Chin

Articles

How do we reckon with the past? The Supreme Court’s recent embrace of originalism as a mode of constitutional analysis relies almost exclusively on a view of history and tradition that would bind us to an understanding of principles and ideals that legitimized the exclusion of minority voices. Cases such as New York State Pistol and Rifle Ass'n v. Bruen use flavors of originalism as a framework to define rights and governmental powers through their historical antecedents, but this broad standard of interpretation is notably absent in the Court’s recent discussions of histories and traditions of racism in the United …

Seeking Existential Meaning In The “Sea Of Trees:” A Qualitative Exploration In The Depths Of Japan’S Aokigahara “Suicide” Forest, Sophia Bates

Masters Theses, 2020-current

This thesis explores the intercultural perceptions of suicidality and the role that these perceptions have on meaning of life in Japanese culture through an exploratory, autoethnographic analysis of my journey walking through Japan’s Aokigahara “suicide” Forest. In June 2024, I traveled to Fujikawaguchiko, Japan to conduct an autoethnographic analysis of my experiences walking through Aokigahara Forest using shinrin-yoku and mindful walking (Jung, 2014) as supplemental research methodologies to make empirical observations and take notes on my journey walking through suicide forest as an embodied sensory experience. Drawing upon the research and ideas of cultural anthropologist and existential philosopher Ernest Becker, …

Possibility Of Benefiting From Malaysia's Experience In Stimulating The Private Sector ‎Through Financing Methods In Iraq, Shiama Abbas, Sabah Nema Ali

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research investigates the possibility of assessing and applying Malaysia's learning-information-base of successful private sector financing strategies for spurring economic growth in the Iraqi setting. The Malaysian model, especially with regard to support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is studied to chart the relevance and applicability of the concept to the Iraqi economy in the span of 2004-2023. Adopting descriptive-analytical and inductive method, the study brings forth Malaysia's diversified financing arrangements involving internal sources, external sources, public-private partnerships, and incentives with a specific aim. It is found that the Malaysian systems for its SME development, along with tax incentives …

Using Convolutional Neural Networks To Estimate Missing Values ​​In Univariate Time Series Data, Wasn Saad Al-Karadi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

In this research, deep neural networks (CNNs) were used to estimate missing values ​​in a univariate time series dataset and compared with DES/Holt and (SVR) estimation methods to determine their accuracy in handling missing values ​​in the dataset. These missing values ​​directly affect the process of building mathematical and statistical models, affecting the accuracy of the final results that enable us to make the right decisions in the future. The presence of missing values ​​in the dataset is due to problems that occur during sampling, such as a malfunction in the measuring device, security attacks, or communication errors. The results …

The Effect Of Strategic Awareness On Organizational Brilliance: An Analytical Research In Dhi Qar Oil Company, Sherouk Naeem Jabbar, Suheir Adel Hamed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The research deals with the impact of strategic awareness and its dimensions (Reframing, System Thinking, Reflecting, and Learning Orientation) on organizational Brilliance and its dimensions (Leadership Brilliance, Service Brilliance, and Knowledge Brilliance) of Dhi Qar Oil company. The research addresses the following question: “To what extent does strategic awareness affect the organizational brilliance of Dhi Qar Oil Company?”. The study followed the descriptive analytical approach to ensure the accuracy of the results and conclusions. The sample included the general manager and his assistants, directors of bodies, department managers, and division managers. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to 113 …

The Impact Of Social Marketing On Sustainable Development Goals: Aims & Challenges: An Analytical Study Of A Sample Of Mosul University Students, Anas Maaroof, Zainab Alhamdani, Omar Q. Alshebly, Abdulhamid Adam, Mohammed Alblewi, Murat Dedeoğlu

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study aims to identify the impact of social marketing on the sustainable development goals at the University of Mosul. The study consists of two main variables: the independent variable, which includes social marketing, and the four dimensions: social product, social price, social promotion, and social distribution. The dependent variable represents the sustainable development goals, whose dimensions consist of: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 3: Good Health, and Goal 4: Quality Education. This research paper highlight on social marketing as a modern trend in business organizations linked to sustainable development goals, which has led many companies …

The Impact Of Aggregate Supply Fluctuations On Inflation In Iraq During The Period (2004-2023): An Empirical Study, Muneam Hussein Ali, Sameer Siham Dawood

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research examines the relationship between aggregate supply and inflation in Iraq during (2004-2023) through deviations in aggregate supply that lead to changes in output and inflation. The core issue of the research lies in how any change in aggregate supply results in a shift of the aggregate supply curve from its initial position. This study employed a deductive methodology, theoretical frameworks, descriptive and quantitative assessments, and econometric techniques to analyze the connection between aggregate supply, which is treated as a dependent variable, and inflation, categorized as the independent variable. The findings of the analysis validated the hypothesis and confirmed …

A Systematic Clinical Framework For Postimplantation Monitoring In Thalamic Neuromodulation: Insights From Twiddler's Syndrome, Shalin Shah, Ganne Chaitanya, Jeston Chin, Nicholas Delcimmuto, Jay R Gavvala

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

This case described a 25-year-old pregnant woman with refractory multifocal epilepsy, diagnosed in 2020 and treated with bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeting the centromedian and pulvinar nuclei. Prior to DBS, she experienced daily focal seizures, often progressing to generalized tonic-clonic seizures despite optimal medication. Presurgical evaluations revealed multifocal epilepsy with right hemispheric involvement and diffuse band heterotopia. Given the extensive neurophysiological and radiographic findings, DBS was chosen over resective surgery. Following implantation in December 2023, initial stimulation settings resulted in some seizure control but also development of new symptoms, including shock-like sensations down her neck. After 43 seizure-free …

Sex Differences In Etiologies, Risk Factors, And Outcomes Among Young Adult Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke, Ekta G Shah, Manish Bhojwani, Kelly Chang, Deepa Dongarwar, Nicole R Gonzales, Erica Jones, Audrey Sarah Cohen, Anjail Z Sharrief

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: The incidence of ischemic stroke is increasing among young adults. Several studies have demonstrated sex differences in risk and outcomes; however, findings are inconsistent. We sought to evaluate sex differences in stroke risk factors, etiology, and disposition in a diverse cohort of patients admitted to a comprehensive stroke center for evaluation.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of patients 18-45 years admitted between January 1, 2015 and September 30, 2021 with an acute ischemic stroke. Patient demographics, risk factors, and disposition were extracted from our institutional inpatient stroke registry and inpatient electronic medical record. Stroke etiology was assigned based …

High Value Transnational Adhesion Contracts: Agreements With Sport Governing Bodies And Their Fundamental Defects, Bantekas, Ilias

Santa Clara Journal of International Law

Athletes are bound not simply on the basis of their individual agreement with their club, but also by a variety of rules and regulations imposed by national and international sport governing bodies (SGB or SGBs). These rules and regulations become part of the original agreement as part of the obligations of the club towards these entities. The athlete’s acceptance of the myriad of rules and regulations is simply notional, given their complexity even for legal experts. Even so, this type of sporting agreement does not possess the attributes of adhesion contracts that protect the weaker party through a variety of …

The Ideological (Mis)Framing Of Comparative Procedure, Stefania Cirillo

Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law

This article critiques the pervasive role of ideology in comparative studies of civil procedure, rejecting the notion that scholarly interpretation is purely technical. It highlights three main harms of ideological influence: misinterpretations of legal systems, flawed rule transplants, and exclusion of Global South perspectives. These drawbacks stem from the comparatist’s tendency to adjust reality to fit ideological preconceptions, leading to distortions in comparative analysis. While ideology often distorts comparative analysis, its complete exclusion risks neglecting moral and social dimensions. Thus, the article calls for a balanced methodology: a descriptive analysis rooted in culturalism to account for the ideological and societal …

Punishment In “Disneyland”: A Magical Review Of Singaporean Sentencing Law, Policy & Practice, Lucas Brolin

Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law

Staying in Singapore is like visiting Disneyland, with a catch: Imagine indulging in the world’s most magical place, but Jeffrey Katzenberg gives you a walloping if you cut in line. Deploying this self-described “winning formula,” Singapore quickly rose to prosperity. Admirers and critics mutually note Singapore’s cleanliness, safety, and efficiency. Empirical metrics suggest these accolades are not anecdotal: Singapore scores at the top of global development indexes, boasts a low crime rate and high judicial clearance rate, has comprehensive infrastructure, clean public facilities and streets, and more. Singapore’s governance is rightly credited for its prosperous outcomes. However, it also invites …

Letter From The Editor, Justin Vickers

Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Volume 15, Issue 2 - Full Issue

Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Chance Or Strategy? Assessing The Unanticipated Policy Window For Active Transportation During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review, Deborah Salvo, Justin Richards, J Jaime Miranda, Pedro C Hallal, Andrea Ramírez Varela

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Physical activity (PA) policy is essential for promoting population-level PA by coordinating efforts across various sectors. Global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic can open policy windows, enabling rapid implementation of innovative policies. This study examined how policy windows shaped active transportation (AT) policies during the pandemic, resulting in infrastructural changes.

Methods: A systematic review using PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest-Coronavirus Research Database, Web of Science, WHO COVID-19 Research Database, PsycInfo, and SPORTDiscus conducted to characterize AT policy during the pandemic (2020-2023). Descriptive analyses were conducted in Stata. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42025644930.

Results: The search retrieved 3879 articles; 1162 were duplicates, leaving 2716 …

Genetic Study Of Von Willebrand Factor Antigen Levels ≤ 50 Iu/Dl Identifies Variants Associated With Increased Risk Of Von Willebrand Disease And Bleeding, Natalie R Hasbani, Tom E Howard, Joshua P Lewis, Nathan Pankratz, Snehal Patil, Alex P Reiner, Florian Thibord, Lisa R Yanek, Jie Yao, Hung-Hsin Chen, Joanne E Curran, Nauder Faraday, Xiuqing Guo, Marsha M Wheeler, Kathleen A Ryan, Xiang Zhou, Kelly Cho, Laura Almasy, Lewis C Becker, Peter W F Wilson, Eric Boerwinkle, Jeffrey R O'Connell, Stephen S Rich, David C Samuels, National Heart, Lung And Blood Institute (Nhlbi) Trans-Omics For Precision Medicine (Topmed) Consortium, Topmed Hematology & Hemostasis Working Group, Va Million Veteran Program, John Blangero, Myriam Fornage, Charles Kooperberg, Rasika A Mathias, Braxton D Mitchell, Jerome I Rotter, Andrew D Johnson, Nicholas L Smith, Zeynep H Coban-Akdemir, Jennifer E Below, Alanna C Morrison, Jill M Johnsen, Paul S De Vries

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a common inherited bleeding disorder caused by low levels or activity of circulating von Willebrand factor (VWF). Genetic susceptibility to VWF antigen (VWF:Ag) below normal (≤ 50 IU/dL) in the general population is underexplored.

Objectives: To identify genetic variants influencing VWF:Ag levels ≤ 50 IU/dL.

Methods: We performed a genome-wide association study in 926 cases with VWF:Ag levels ≤ 50 IU/dL and 12 846 controls from 7 studies from the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine program. We then examined whether significant genome-wide findings were also associated with clinical diagnosis of VWD in 5 biobanks with …

Trends In Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Prescribing Patterns, Trudy M Krause

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objective: Obesity affects more than 40% of US adults, increasing risks for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), initially indicated for diabetes, show promise in weight loss but face coverage issues, high costs, and premature prescribing from physicians. Research is needed to assess prescribing patterns, especially in patients without diabetes.

Study design: We conducted a retrospective, population-based, observational study using the Merative MarketScan Commercial Database and the Merative MarketScan Medicare Supplemental Database, which capture person-specific clinical utilization and expenditures. We analyzed GLP-1 RA prescribing rates from 2018 to 2023, comparing semaglutide with other …

Impaired Rest-Activity Rhythm Characteristics Predict Higher Risk Of Incident Type 2 Diabetes In Uk Biobank Participants, Andrew J K Phillips, Qian Xiao

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objective: Circadian rhythms play a key role in metabolic health. Rest-activity rhythms, which are in part driven by circadian rhythms, may be associated with diabetes risk. There is a need for large prospective studies to comprehensively examine different rest-activity metrics to determine their relative strength in predicting risk of incident type 2 diabetes.

Research design and methods: In actigraphy data from 83,887 UK Biobank participants, we applied both parametric and nonparametric algorithms to derive 13 different metrics characterizing different aspects of rest-activity rhythm. Diabetes cases were identified using both self-reported data and health records. We used Cox proportional hazards models …

Examining The Effects Of Firearm Lethality And Aggressors’ Intentions To Kill On Injurious Firearm Violence At American Schools: A Research Note, Brent R. Klein, Cory Schnell, Steven M. Chermak, Joshua D. Freilich

Faculty Publications

This study examined firearm lethality and aggressors’ lethal intent on injurious fatal and nonfatal school shootings using data from The American School Shooting Study, which covers 329 school shootings in the United States from 1990 to 2016. We developed a new multidimensional construct for measuring shooters’ determination to kill and examined firearm characteristics while considering confounding factors. We identified 11 distinct categories of shooters’ intent, with most showing a strong desire to kill. Both intent and weapon lethality significantly impacted school shooting homicides. Overall, we recommend that prevention and theoretical models should address both factors.

The Silent Grief Of Grandmothers After An Out-Of-Order Death—An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Jordan Robertson, Elizabeth Cutrer, Paul Caldarella, Jeremy B. Yorgason, Terrell Young, Erjola Gjini, Sarah Stuart, Savannah Tueller

Faculty Publications

This study delves into the lived experiences of grandmothers grappling with grief following the “out-of-order” death of a child, child-in-law, or grandchild, using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis grounded in the Dual Process Model-Revised. With 70% of U.S. adults over 65 being grandparents, the research highlights their often-invisible role as both grievers and caregivers amid family loss. Findings reveal three key themes: navigating personal grief, intergenerational support dynamics, and reconstructing family identity. Grandmothers oscillate between loss-oriented and restoration-oriented coping, with grief intensity varying by relational proximity—most profound when losing their own child. They provide emotional and practical support to surviving grandchildren, …

Associations Between Social Support, Social Control, And Stage Of Change With Self-Reported And Objectively Assessed Physical Activity In Adult Latino Dyads, Deanna M Hoelscher, Larkin L Strong

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Health behaviors such as physical activity (PA) are socially influenced, such that individuals from shared social networks or living environments may exhibit similar habits. This cross-sectional study examined associations of social support, social control, and family member stage of change with moderate-to-vigorous self-reported and objective PA in dyads of adult Hispanic family members. We used the Godin Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire to assess self-reported PA and accelerometry for objective PA. Validated scales assessed social support, social control, and stage of change. We performed multivariable multilevel analysis using generalized estimating equations (GEE) to account for within-dyad correlations. We conducted multivariable negative …

Diversity Training In Clinical Child And Pediatric Psychology Programs: Results From A Survey Of Training Directors., Mary Louise Cashel, Shalonda Brooks, Trista Perez Crawford, Omar G. Gudiño, Sharnita Harris, Astrida S. Kaugars, Noriel Lim, Jerlym Porter

Psychology Faculty Research and Publications

This survey study presents satisfaction ratings completed by training directors of graduate, predoctoral internship, and postdoctoral programs in clinical child and pediatric psychology with respect to their culture and diversity training. The approaches to training and areas of diversity focus are also reported. All respondents (n = 42, 71% response rate) were from member programs of the Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology Training Council, in geographical locations ranging from small towns to large cities across the United States. Over 90% of directors of graduate programs indicated that completing a course on multicultural psychology was a requirement for the program. …

Farming With Data: Tracing Critical Tensions Using Data Science For Food Justice, Marc Sager, Maximilan Sherard, Anthony Petrosino

Publications

In this manuscript, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and equitable learning in higher education, focusing on data science as a subset of AI and social justice as the core theme of equity. Our investigation sheds light on the nuanced tensions inherent in employing data science for social justice. Rooted in situated perspectives of learning and consequential learning, our study employs an instrumental case-study methodology and analysis techniques from interaction and conversation analysis. Collaborating with three undergraduate students and an urban farm, the students used data science practices to highlight inequities surrounding food justice and access to food. …

Genome-Wide Approaches To Bacterial Strain Typing: A History And Review Of Recent Methodological Advances

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Purpose of review: Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has transformed bacterial strain typing, an essential tool for outbreak detection, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and tracking clonal emergence across clinical, research, and public health settings. Herein, we will review recent advances in WGS-based bacterial strain typing methods for purposes of comparison and classification with a focus on improvements in variant identification, strain classification, and transmission assessment.

Recent findings: Advances in sequencing technologies as well as variant calling methodologies and parameter optimization have enhanced the precision and accuracy of single nucleotide variant identification. Hierarchical clustering of gene-by-gene strain typing, combined with novel data management …

A Large-Scale Genome-Wide Study Of Gene-Sleep Duration Interactions For Blood Pressure In 811,405 Individuals From Diverse Populations, Aldi T Kraja, Wenyi Wang, Michael R Brown, John L Morrison, Ayush Giri, Jeffrey R O'Connell, Traci M Bartz, Lisa De Las Fuentes, Valborg Gudmundsdottir, Xiuqing Guo, Sarah E Harris, Zhijie Huang, Mart Kals, Minjung Kho, Christophe Lefevre, Jian'an Luan, Leo-Pekka Lyytikäinen, Massimo Mangino, Nicholette D Palmer, Varun Rao, Rainer Rauramaa, Botong Shen, Stefan Stadler, Quan Sun, Jingxian Tang, Sébastien Thériault, Adriaan Van Der Graaf, Peter J Van Der Most, Yujie Wang, Stefan Weiss, Kenneth E Westerman, Qian Yang, Tabara Yasuharu, Wei Zhao, Wanying Zhu, Drew Altschul, Md Abu Yusuf Ansari, Pramod Anugu, Anna D Argoty-Pantoja, Michael Arzt, Hugues Aschard, John R Attia, Lydia Bazzanno, Max A Breyer, Jennifer A Brody, Brian E Cade, Hung-Hsin Chen, Yii-Der Ida Chen, Zekai Chen, Paul S De Vries, Latchezar M Dimitrov, Anh Do, Jiawen Du, Charles T Dupont, Todd L Edwards, Michele K Evans, Tariq Faquih, Stephan B Felix, Susan P Fisher-Hoch, James S Floyd, Mariaelisa Graff, Charles Gu, Dongfeng Gu, Kristen G Hairston, Anthony J Hanley, Iris M Heid, Sami Heikkinen, Heather M Highland, Michelle M Hood, Mika Kähönen, Carrie A Karvonen-Gutierrez, Takahisa Kawaguchi, Setoh Kazuya, Tanika N Kelly, Pirjo Komulainen, Daniel Levy, Henry J Lin, Peter Y Liu, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Joseph B Mccormick, Hao Mei, James B Meigs, Cristina Menni, Kisung Nam, Ilja M Nolte, Natasha L Pacheco, Lauren E Petty, Hannah G Polikowsky, Michael A Province, Bruce M Psaty, Laura M Raffield, Olli T Raitakari, Stephen S Rich, Renata L Riha, Lorenz Risch, Martin Risch, Edward A Ruiz-Narvaez, Rodney J Scott, Colleen M Sitlani, Jennifer A Smith, Tamar Sofer, Maris Teder-Laving, Uwe Völker, Peter Vollenweider, Guanchao Wang, Ko Willems Van Dijk, Otis D Wilson, Rui Xia, Jie Yao, Kristin L Young, Ruiyuan Zhang, Xiaofeng Zhu, Jennifer E Below, Carsten A Böger, David Conen, Simon R Cox, Marcus Dörr, Mary F Feitosa, Ervin R Fox, Nora Franceschini, Sina A Gharib, Vilmundur Gudnason, Sioban D Harlow, Jiang He, Elizabeth G Holliday, Zoltan Kutalik, Timo A Lakka, Deborah A Lawlor, Seunggeun Lee, Terho Lehtimäki, Changwei Li, Ching-Ti Liu, Reedik Mägi, Fumihiko Matsuda, Alanna C Morrison, Brenda Wjh Penninx, Patricia A Peyser, Jerome I Rotter, Harold Snieder, Tim D Spector, Lynne E Wagenknecht, Nicholas J Wareham, Alan B Zonderman, Kari E North, Myriam Fornage, Million Veteran Program, Adriana M Hung, Alisa K Manning, James Gauderman, Han Chen, Patricia B Munroe, Dabeeru C Rao, Diana Van Heemst, Susan Redline, Raymond Noordam, Heming Wang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Although both short and long sleep duration are associated with elevated hypertension risk, our understanding of their interplay with biological pathways governing blood pressure remains limited. To address this, we carried out genome-wide cross-population gene-by-short-sleep and long-sleep duration interaction analyses for three blood pressure traits (systolic, diastolic, and pulse pressure) in 811,405 individuals from diverse population groups. We discovered 22 novel gene-sleep duration interaction loci for blood pressure, mapped to 23 genes. Investigating these genes' functional implications shed light on neurological, thyroidal, bone metabolism, and hematopoietic pathways that necessitate future investigation for blood pressure management that caters to sleep health …

Evaluating The Antimicrobial Properties Of Different Dental Cleaning Tablets Against S Aureus Grown On Two Denture Base Materials

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of three commercially available denture cleaning tablets Efferdent, Polident, and Val-clean against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms formed on two denture base materials: milled polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and 3D printed denture resin.

Material and methods: Eighty samples were fabricated, with 40 specimens per denture base material: CAD/CAM milled PMMA (Lucitone Digital Fit LT; Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte, NC, USA) and 3D printed resin (Denture Base Resin; Formlabs Inc., Somerville, MA, USA). Each group was divided into four subgroups (n = 10), Efferdent, Polident, Val-clean, and deionized water (control). Surface roughness was measured using a …

A Comparative Study Of Recent Large Language Models On Generating Hospital Discharge Summaries For Lung Cancer Patients, Kirk Roberts, Licong Cui, Cui Tao, Hua Xu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objective: Generating discharge summaries is a crucial yet time-consuming task in clinical practice, essential for conveying pertinent patient information and facilitating continuity of care. Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) have significantly enhanced their capability in understanding and summarizing complex medical texts. This research aims to explore how LLMs can alleviate the burden of manual summarization, streamline workflow efficiencies, and support informed decision-making in healthcare settings.

Materials and methods: Clinical notes from a cohort of 1,099 lung cancer patients were utilized, with a subset of 50 patients for testing purposes, and 102 patients used for model fine-tuning. This study …