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Data Mining And Ai Visualization Of Key Terms From U.S. Supreme Court Cases From 1789 To 2022, Kory Blose, Heidi Biggs, Robbie Fraleigh, Luke Meeken, Eduardo Navas

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

In this paper, we take on the question of the potential risks of AI in aesthetics: What kind of risks does AI pose? To engage with this question, we focus on how generative AI models’ results consist of decontextualized content that does not always correspond with its historical context. From this standpoint, bias and misinterpretation pose major challenges in academic aesthetics because AI can be used both as a tool to make research more specific and precise and also for quick results that avoid in-depth research and on the surface may appear decisive and accurate. We set out to expose …

The Overlooked Impact Of Background Diet And Adherence In Nutrition Trials, Javier I Ottaviani, Hagen Schroeter, Dennis M Bier, John W Erdman, Howard D Sesso, Joann E Manson, Gunter G C Kuhnle

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Randomised controlled trials in nutrition (RCTN) face unique challenges, including the considerable influence of the background diet and the challenge of assuring intervention adherence by participants. The impact of these factors on the outcome of RCTNs has been difficult to quantify, but nutritional biomarkers represent a valuable tool to address these challenges. Using flavanols as a model dietary intervention and a set of recently validated flavanol biomarkers, we here investigated the impact of background diet and adherence on the outcomes of a subcohort of the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS, NCT 02422745). We found that 20% of participants …

Quality Improvement Project Educating Nursing Faculty On The Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric In Simulation, Tiffany Shivers

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This quality improvement project aimed to enhance nursing faculty preparedness in simulation-based education by increasing knowledge and self-efficacy using the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR). A quasi-experimental, one-group pre-/post-intervention design was used to evaluate outcomes among ten faculty participants. The intervention consisted of an educational session introducing the LCJR and structured debriefing techniques. Data were collected using a knowledge assessment and the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test were used to analyze changes in scores. Results demonstrated statistically significant improvements in both knowledge (Z = –2.805, p = .005) and self-efficacy (Z = –2.666, p = …

Upcycling Of Polydicyclopentadiene (Pdcpd) Via Dynamic Bonds, Catherine Biju

Biomedical Engineering ETDs

Thermoset polymers are valued for their exceptional mechanical strength and thermal stability, but suffer from irreversibility due to permanent covalent crosslinks, limiting recyclability. Polydicyclopentadiene (pDCPD), a widely used thermoset, exemplifies this limitation despite its excellent mechanical properties. In this study, we report an upcycling strategy for pDCPD through the incorporation of dynamic imine bonds. The successful integration of imine bonds was confirmed by ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Mechanical testing revealed that the modified pDCPD (pDCPD-imine) exhibits enhanced tensile strength and maintains its performance across multiple reprocessing cycles. Moreover, the dynamic nature of the imine bonds imparts healability to the network. This …

The Influence Of Reference Groups On Branded Apparel Purchases Among Sabah Youth.Pdf, Hajiji Mohammad Ghazali, Desmond Cherng En Lee

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

This study examines the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, focusing on both its transformative potential and the challenges it introduces for teaching, learning, and institutional operations. As AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics become more prevalent, they offer opportunities to personalize learning, enhance administrative efficiency, and support student success. However, the adoption of AI also presents significant barriers, including technological limitations, faculty resistance, ethical concerns, and disparities in access among students and institutions. Using a qualitative research approach and thematic analysis, this research explores the perspectives of administrators, faculty, and students …

An Empirical Study On Lecturers’ Perceptions Of Digital Gender Equality In Malaysia.Pdf, Fung Lan Yong, Louis Yuk Su Chin

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

The purpose of this study was to examine lecturers’ perceptions of digital gender equality in Malaysia. A Likert-scale questionnaire was designed to measure perceptions of digital gender equality and was administered to 55 lecturers online. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0. First, Mann-Whitney U test revealed that there were no significant gender differences in lecturers’ perceptions of digital gender equality, while Kruskal-Wallis H test indicated no significant differences in relation to age and job experience. Wilcoxon signed rank test showed that four items were significant at p < 0.05, while another eight items were significant at p < 0.001. The overall group mean showed that lecturers’ perceptions of digital gender equality were low, indicating that the majority failed to notice the impediments that women face in the digital era. Overall percentages indicated that lecturers held unrealistic views of women’s participation in the digital economy probably because they lacked knowledge on the disproportionate numbers of women who are still living in the agrarian areas. In light of the findings, several recommendations were made to increase digital gender equality in Malaysia.

Evaluating The Impact Of Teacher Evaluation And Education Incentive Systems In Universities.Pdf, Yi He, Fung Lan Yong, Louis Yuk Su Chin

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

This study investigates the effectiveness of teacher evaluation and incentive systems in China higher education, focusing on Fujian Polytechnic Normal University as a case study. Faculty performance and motivation are critical drivers of institutional success, yet existing evaluation and incentive mechanisms often face challenges related to fairness, transparency, and motivational impact. Using a quantitative research design, we collected survey responses from 107 faculty members to assess the perceived effectiveness of evaluation tools (peer reviews, student feedback, self-assessments, and administrative reviews) and incentive structures (financial rewards, professional development, promotions, and recognition awards). Findings indicate that administrative reviews and professional development opportunities …

The Influence Of Coca-Cola Brands On Consumer Purchases In The Beverage Market_ Japan_S Perspective.Pdf, Ryo Nishizaki, Desmond Cherng En Lee, Ahmad Massu Ramli

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

This study examines the impact of Coca-Cola’s branding on consumer purchasing behavior in Japan’s beverage market. Employing a thematic qualitative approach, the research investigates brand recognition, cultural influences on marketing strategies, product differentiation, and consumer attitudes shaped by cultural values. Findings reveal that Coca-Cola’s global brand awareness combined with localized marketing efforts, including culturally relevant campaigns and health-oriented products, significantly influence Japanese consumer preferences. However, challenges remain due to increasing health consciousness and competitive market dynamics. The study contributes to understanding how multinational brands adapt to culturally distinct markets and offers practical recommendations for enhancing brand engagement in Japan. These …

Digital Transformation In Japanese Companies_ Navigating Cultural Barriers, Leadership, And Innovation In The Era Of Society 5.0.Pdf, Hideto Tsuchiya, Hoong Tat Teh, Sook Han Wong

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

This article examines the impact of digital transformation in Japanese companies, analyzing how technological, cultural, and organizational factors interact to shape adoption outcomes. Drawing on qualitative thematic analysis of interviews and case studies, the study highlights that while advanced technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and IoT offer significant potential for innovation and operational gains, their integration is often hindered by entrenched hierarchical structures, cultural resistance, and a shortage of digital skills. Government policies, including Society 5.0, have provided impetus for change, particularly among large corporations, yet many small and medium-sized enterprises continue to face challenges related to legacy systems …

Leveraging New Media For Brand Promotion: The Influence Of Influencer Marketing And Personalized Advertising On Consumer Engagement And Trust.Pdf, Qize Cai, Desmond Cherng En Lee, Jiangwei Yang, Chia Seng Lee

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

This research explores the impact of new media-based commodity marketing on brand promotion. It specifically investigates how different social media content types, digital marketing channels, online advertising formats, and influencer endorsements affect consumer engagement, brand awareness, trust, and purchase intentions. Employing a quantitative methodology, data from 200 respondents were analyzed using structured surveys. Results indicated Instagram as the leading platform for consumer engagement, with visual and user-generated content most effective. Influencer marketing significantly enhanced brand credibility and trust, whereas personalized advertising notably surpassed generic advertisements in effectiveness and consumer satisfaction. The study contributes theoretically to digital marketing literature and provides …

Early Wound Dressing (Soft Gauze/Tape Dressing) Removal After Cesarean Delivery: A Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Trials, Leshae Cenac, Serena Guerra, Alicia Huckaby, Gabriele Saccone, Vincenzo Berghella

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether removing the wound dressing within 24 hours after a cesarean delivery leads to any negative effects on wound healing and to recommend the best time for dressing removal.

DATA SOURCES: Science Direct, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus as the electronic databases from their inception until December 2024.

CRITERIA FOR STUDY ELIGIBILITY: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were incorporated in the databases, irrespective of their publication language, sample size, publication date, use of blinding, or study setting/location.

STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS METHODS: A systematic review of RCTs was conducted to compare wound outcomes in cesarean delivery patients with …

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Mitral Valve Repair During Cabg Surgery: Navigating The Gray Area Of Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation, Husam Shadid, Ismael A. Salas De Armas, Marwan F. Jumean

Journal of Shock and Hemodynamics

Ischemic mitral regurgitation is a consequence of prior myocardial infarction, resulting in regional wall motion abnormalities, leaflet tethering, papillary muscle displacement, and annular dilatation. In patients with multivessel coronary artery disease, approximately 30-50% develop moderate to severe ischemic mitral regurgitation, associated with a threefold increase in the incidence of congestive heart failure and cardiac death. We present a case involving a 66-year-old male with multivessel coronary artery disease, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (30-35%), and diabetes who was found to have moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation at the time of coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The decision to pursue mitral …

Selection In Surveys: Using Randomized Incentives To Detect And Account For Nonresponse Bias, Deniz Dutz, Ingrid Huitfeldt, Santiago Lacouture, Magne Mogstad, Alexander Torgovitsky, Winnie Van Dijk

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

We show how to use randomized participation incentives to test and account for nonresponse bias in surveys. We first use data from a survey about labor market conditions, linked to full-population administrative data, to provide evidence of large differences in labor market outcomes between survey participants and nonparticipants, differences which would not be observable to an analyst who only has access to the survey data. These differences persist even after correcting for observable characteristics. We then use the randomized incentives in our survey to directly test for nonresponse bias, and find evidence of substantial bias. Next, we apply a range …

The Effects Of A Combined Exercise Intervention On Body Composition, Gdf-15, Apelin-12, And Il-15 Among Older Korean Women According To Obesity Status, Jeongsook Kim, Eadric Bressel, Minkyo Kim, Taekyu Kim, Suhan Koh, Doyeon Kim

Kinesiology and Health Science Faculty Publications

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a 16-week exercise program combining aerobic and resistance training on body composition, growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), apelin-12, and interleukin-15 (IL-15) in older Korean women according to obesity status. Methods: Participants were divided into obesity (n = 15) and normal-weight groups (n = 14). A walking exercise was performed at 60–70% heart rate reserve (RPE 13–15). The bodyweight resistance exercises were progressively intensified over 16 weeks. Analysis methods included two-way repeated measures ANOVA, ANCOVA, and paired and independent t-tests. Results: Significant main effects of time and …

Meteorological Characteristics Of The 10 Jan 1999 Extreme Rainfall Event Over Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, The Philippines, Lyndon Mark P. Olaguera

Physics Faculty Publications

The highest daily rainfall recorded in January at Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, eastern Mindanao, is about 374 mm d–1, which occurred on 10 Jan 1999. This is considered the wettest day in January from 1949–2023. This study examines the meteorological conditions that led to this extreme rainfall event, which has not been explored in previous works in detail. The results of this study revealed that the high rainfall amount on this day at Hinatuan Station was due to the combined effects of the enhanced amihan, associated with the southeastward expansion of the Siberian-Mongolian high, and a weak westward-propagating vortex near …

Exploring Differentially Expressed Genes To Identify Biomarkers Of Cervical Cancer: A Bioinformatics Approach, Dwi Anita Suryandari, Luluk Yunaini, Diyah Kristanty, Aisyah Prawiningrum

Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics

This study explores the molecular landscape of cervical cancer through the identification and analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from the GSE63514 dataset. A high-confidence protein–protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed using the STRING database (v11.5) and visualized via Cytoscape, identifying 178 nodes and 1,052 edges. Using the CytoHubba plugin, the top 10 hub genes—TOP2A, MKI67, CDK1, BUB1, CCNB1, CCNA2, AURKA, CDC20, PLK1, and RFC4—were highlighted based on degree centrality. These genes are predominantly associated with cell cycle regulation, DNA replication, and mitotic division, and are potentially valuable as biomarkers or therapeutic targets for cervical cancer. Functional enrichment using DAVID …

Strategies Leaders In Affordable Housing Can Use To Decrease Property Management Turnover And Increase Professional Tenure, Marisa T. Baldwin-Woodhouse

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Executive leaders of rental housing in the affordable housing sector have a high turnover rate of property managers, resulting in wasted time, compliance concerns, loss of institutional knowledge, deterioration of operational costs, and lost revenue, negatively impacting employee commitment. Grounded in the job embeddedness theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies that some executive leaders in affordable housing can use to decrease property manager turnover and increase professional tenure. The participants comprised eight executive leaders who oversaw property managers in affordable housing in the United States. Data were collected from semistructured interviews, and thematic …

Understanding Elementary Teachers’ Experiences Implementing Technology In A 1:1 Classroom, Susan Mccurry

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The availability of technology resources in elementary classrooms is becoming more commonplace, including environments where every child has a laptop. The problem addressed in this basic qualitative study was that elementary school teachers in kindergarten through the fifth grade struggled to adapt their teaching to the 1:1 technology-based approach at Fennario School District (FSD, a pseudonym), an urban southern elementary schools. The purpose of this study, framed by Magana’s translational, transformative, transcendent, framework for innovation in education, and Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy, was to explore elementary school teachers’ successes, challenges, and the resources needed to integrate 1:1 laptop technology in …

Pengaruh Penerapan Teknik Relaksasi Otot Progresif Berbasis Musik Instrumental Terhadap Gejala Stres Kerja Pada Pegawai Di Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Probolinggo, Salwa Isna Barlian, Anita Sulistyorini, Marji Marji, Agung Kurniawan

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Work stress symptoms are a condition where there is a mismatch between a person's condition and work demands, resulting in mental (psychological), physical, and behavioral disorders. Government employees are among those who are vulnerable to experiencing work stress symptoms. Based on preliminary study results, the Probolinggo Regency Health Office is one of the type A offices with a high workload, and several employees have been found to experience symptoms of work stress. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of applying instrumental music-based progressive muscle relaxation techniques on work stress symptoms in employees at the Probolinggo Regency …

Hubungan Repetitive Motion, Beban Kerja, Shift Kerja, Dan Kualitas Tidur Dengan Kelelahan Kerja Pada Petugas Aviation Security, Cindy Puspita Sari, Anita Sulistyorini, Marji Marji, Erianto Fanani, Tika Dwi Tama

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

The aviation sector is one of the work areas that requires the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Work in the aviation sector also presents various risks, one of which can occur in work accidents caused by fatigue. Based on preliminary studies conducted on Aviation Security Officers (AVSEC), there are symptoms of work fatigue. The study aims to determine the relationship of repetitive motion, workload, work shifts, and sleep quality with job fatigue in AVSEC officers. The research used a quantitative observational study with an analytic design through a cross-sectional approach with a total of 76 AVSEC officers. The …

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kecelakaan Kerja Pada Operator Dump Truck Di Pt. X Kabupaten Kutai Timur, Anindya Sashi Kirana, Muhammad Sultan, Ida Lestari, Iwan Muhamad Ramdan, Dewi Novita Hardianti

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Coal mining is one of the industries that has a high level of danger and risk of work accidents. In 2023, in PT X department Z there were 36 work accidents with the most units occurring in the dump truck unit. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with work accidents in dump truck operators at PT X East Kutai Regency in 2025. This study used a cross sectional study design with 78 respondents who were dump truck operators taken by stratified random sampling. Data collection using questionnaires and CMR (Compliance Monitoring Report) observation sheets that …

The Virtual Kitchen Challenge: Psychometric Validation In Cognitively Healthy And Impaired Older Adults, Ross M. Divers

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Decline in everyday functioning is core diagnostic criteria for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. While historically, MCI was considered a stage of generally persevered everyday functioning, it is now widely accepted that subtle though clinically meaningful changes in everyday function can be observed and are predictive of increased risk of future decline and conversion to dementia. Despite this, self and informant report questionnaires of everyday function largely fail to capture this subtle decline in those with MCI, while performance-based measures that may be able to capture this decline are rarely administered clinically due to their laborious administration. Performance-based measures …

Nyls Appoints Britney Wilson As Professor Of Law, Anthony W. Crowell

NYLS Community News

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Differential Roles Of Cyclin–Cdk1 Complexes In Cell Migration And Invasion, Joseph H.R. Hetmanski, Michael J. Jones, Matthew Hartshorn, Patrick T. Caswell, Matthew C. Jones

Peninsula Medical School

We have previously described a central role for CDK1 at the nexus of adhesion signalling and cell cycle progression, demonstrating that CDK1 has a non-canonical role in regulating integrin adhesion complexes and in the migration of cancer cells in 3D interstitial matrix. Here, we show that the CDK1-binding partners cyclinB1 and cyclinA2 also have roles in cell migration and invasion in both cancer and non-transformed cells. CyclinB1 plays a key role in RhoA activation to promote rear retraction in a membrane tension-dependent manner, whereas cyclinA2 has a general role in promoting motility. Knockdown of either cyclin significantly perturbs migration with …

Large B Cell Lymphoma Microenvironment Archetype Profiles, Xubin Li, Kartik Singhal, Qing Deng, Dai Chihara, David Russler-Germain, R Andrew Harkins, Jared Henderson, Kotaro Arita, Atish Kizhakeyil, Ryan Sun, Priya Lakra, Usama Hussein, Jennifer A Foltz, Ashley Wilson, Evelyn Schmidt, Imran Nizamuddin, Tommy Dinh, Akhil Kesaraju, Mark P Hamilton, Carl Allen, Maher K Gandhi, Joshua Tobin, Aixiang Jiang, Laura Hilton, David W Scott, Francisco Vega, Christopher R Flowers, Jason R Westin, Obi L Griffith, Todd A Fehniger, Malachi Griffith, Michael R Green

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Large B cell lymphomas (LBCL) are clinically and biologically heterogeneous lymphoid malignancies with complex microenvironments that are central to disease etiology. Here we have employed single-nucleus multiome profiling of 232 tumor and control biopsies to characterize diverse cell types and subsets that are present in LBCL tumors, effectively capturing the lymphoid, myeloid, and non-hematopoietic cell compartments. Cell subsets co-occurred in stereotypical Lymphoma Microenvironment Archetype Profiles (LymphoMAPs) defined by; (i) a sparsity of T cells and high frequencies of cancer-associated fibroblasts and tumor-associated macrophages [FMAC]; (ii) lymph node architectural cell types with naïve and memory T cells [LN]; or (iii) activated …

Participant Empowerment, Inclusivity, And Social Justice: A Review Of Meng Tian’S Arts-Based Research Methods For Educational Researchers, Niway Ayalew Adimasu

The Qualitative Report

In reviewing Arts-Based Research Methods for Educational Researchers by Meng Tian (2023), I found a priceless resource for contemporary scholars wishing to add cutting-edge arts-based techniques to their qualitative research inquiries. This book offers a thorough examination of how artistic mediums like poetry, theater, and visual arts can be used to investigate the emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects of education that conventional research frequently ignores. It does this by fusing theoretical understanding with helpful advice. The book focuses on participant empowerment, inclusivity, and ethical considerations when working with vulnerable populations highlights the book’s commitment to social justice, making it especially …

Ai In Higher Education: Balancing Innovation And Ethical Challenges.Pdf, Takahiro Fujimoto, Nelson Zee Yang Wong, Siti Aishah Berhan

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

This study examines the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, focusing on both its transformative potential and the challenges it introduces for teaching, learning, and institutional operations. As AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics become more prevalent, they offer opportunities to personalize learning, enhance administrative efficiency, and support student success. However, the adoption of AI also presents significant barriers, including technological limitations, faculty resistance, ethical concerns, and disparities in access among students and institutions. Using a qualitative research approach and thematic analysis, this research explores the perspectives of administrators, faculty, and students …

Workforce Resilience And Staff Retention Strategies At The Front Of House (Foh) Department: A Case Study Of Ascott Hotel Kuala Lumpur.Pdf, Hanley Chew, Jamalludin Helmi Hashim, Sie Ling Tan

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

The hospitality industry faces significant challenges in workforce resilience and staff retention, particularly in the Front of House (FOH) department, where high employee turnover can impact service quality and operational efficiency. The research offers detailed insight into workforce resilience along with staff retention strategies at the FOH department highlighting Ascott Hotel Kuala Lumpur. An overview of the Hospitality Industry has been provided for a better understanding of the topic. It also includes various research techniques along with methods considering ethical norms and rules. This study illustrates the potential of Ascott Hotel’s employees in developing workforce resilience and staff retention strategies. …

Innovation And Risk Management In High-Risk Medical Device Development_ Lessons From Japanese Venture Companies.Docx.Pdf, Seiya Shimanuki, Motohiro Kita, Desmond Cherng En Lee, Ahmad Massu Ramli

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

This article investigates the unique challenges and strategic responses associated with developing high-risk medical devices, emphasizing insights from the Japanese medical technology sector. Utilizing a comprehensive case study of Sun Medical Technology Institute, the research highlights critical strategies, including technological diversity management, simplification of device structures, adoption of low-tech solutions, and leveraging strategic external collaborations to mitigate developmental risks and resource constraints. Additionally, the study explores regulatory complexities, underscoring the importance of proactive compliance strategies in navigating stringent regulatory frameworks effectively. By integrating quantitative patent data analyses, including Lorenz curves and Gini coefficients, the findings reveal the significant impact of …