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Investigating Burnout Among Hospital Social Workers: A Qualitative Exploration, Crystal Marie Herring

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Teachers’ Experiences And Suggestions For Improving Parental Involvement In Low Socio-Economic Status Elementary Schools, Dennis Gamble

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Nist Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Adoption Challenges And Opportunities, Gillian Kennedy, Devin Patel, Humza Sheikh, Paul Wagner, Robert J. Honomichl

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being adopted at an exponential rate to improve efficiency, decision-making, and cybersecurity, but its rapid integration introduces new and often poorly understood risks, including system errors, algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, security vulnerabilities, and ethical dilemmas. This paper examines how organizations are implementing AI and evaluates the National Institute of Standards and Technology's AI Risk Management Framework (NIST AI RMF) as a tool for managing these risks. It reviews the benefits of AI adoption alongside the risks emerging from its use in business and broader society and examines the legal and ethical challenges organizations face when …

Programmes That Integrate Parenting Support And Financial Well-Being Support: A Systematic Scoping Review, Eleanor F. Bryant, Morwenna Rogers, Amy Bond, Georgia Smith, Rebecca Summers, James Hall, Kristin Liabo, Iain Lang, Vashti Berry, Nick Axford

Peninsula Medical School

Childhood experiences of economic disadvantage have harmful and long-lasting effects on child health. Early intervention can reduce some harms but it is unclear whether addressing economic disadvantage alongside psychosocial support yields additional benefits. This systematic scoping review aimed to identify evaluated programmes that integrate parenting support (PS) and financial well-being support (FWbS) for parents of children aged 0–19. The objectives were to describe programmes, relevant components, evaluation designs and impact on outcomes, and to consider if any programmes merit replication and testing in a UK context. Outcome or implementation evaluations of integrated PS and FWbS programmes published in English were …

Obesity And Keratoconus: A Mediation Study Based On The Chinese Keratoconus Cohort, Kaili Yang, Anqi Chang, Runqi Tu, Liyan Xu, Yuwei Gu, Qi Fan, Shanshan Yin, Yi Yuan, Yifan Wang, Chenchen Yin, Yonghao Zang, Changxiu Li, Chenjiu Pang, Daniela Oehring, Yibin Hao, Shengwei Ren

School of Health Professions

Purpose: Growing evidence indicates a strong association between obesity and keratoconus (KC), although the potential mediating factors remain largely unknown. This study aimed to explore the potential pathways through which corneal biomechanical and topographic parameters might link obesity and KC using structural equation modeling (SEM). Methods: This case-control study included 759 participants (363 patients with KC and 396 controls) from the Chinese Keratoconus (CKC) Cohort Study. Associations among body mass index (BMI), corneal biomechanical parameters, topographic parameters, and KC were analyzed using generalized linear regression models. SEM was used to construct latent variables for corneal biomechanical and topographic parameters. Three …

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Students' Perspectives Of The Relationship Between Academic Adaptation And Teaching Skills Of Football Instructors, Ali Muhsin Deiri, Ali Hameed Jubail

Modern Sport

The present study aims to identify the relationship between academic adaptation and teaching skills of football instructors from the students' perspective. The research problem lies in the observed variance in students' academic adaptation levels and the corresponding differences in their perception of the teaching skills of football instructors, which may affect the quality of the educational process. The two researchers employed a descriptive correlational approach. The research population consists of (175) fourth-grade students at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Wasit University, for the academic year (2025–2026). A random sample of (150) students was selected, while (20) students …

The Effect Of Strength Training On The Development Of Selected Core Muscles And Arm Strength In Young Boxers Aged 17–18 Years, Abbas Tawfeeq Mansoor

Modern Sport

This study aimed to investigate the effect of strength training on the development of selected core muscles and arm strength in young boxers. Boxers utilize maximum and fastest arm punches and core movements to achieve optimal performance against their opponents in bouts. Despite the importance of these elements, variations in specific strength levels are observed among young boxers aged 17–18 years. The problem lies in the fact that traditional training may not adequately or specifically focus on the "selected core muscles" that support dynamic balance during a fight, or on the link between core strength development and increased arm strength …

Building An Academic Tenacity Scale For Students In Some Faculties Of Physical Education And Sports Science, Khaldoun Hamad Ali Hussein, Saad Abbas Abd

Modern Sport

This study aimed to develop an academic tenacity scale for students in Faculties of Physical Education and Sport Sciences and to identify their level of academic tenacity. Given the theoretical and practical nature of study in these faculties, which may influence students' academic engagement, and the lack of standardized tools to measure this construct in the field, the need emerged to develop a valid and reliable measurement instrument and to answer the main research question: Is it possible to develop a scientific tool to measure academic tenacity among students in some Faculties of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. The researchers …

The Effect Of Deep Aquatic Training Supported By Nutritional Guidance On Vital Capacity, Hba1c, And Physical Efficiency In Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Aged 40–45, Suadad Ibrahim Suhail

Modern Sport

The research problem lies in the high levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and the weakness of some functional and physical indicators in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Some of these individuals also experience difficulty continuing traditional exercise, necessitating the search for safe and effective training methods that contribute to improving their health. The research aimed to develop a deep-water training program supported by nutritional guidelines and to identify its effect on improving vital capacity (FVC), reducing HbA1c levels, and developing physical efficiency in men with type 2 diabetes aged 40–45 years. The researcher used a pre-experimental with a single group …

The Effect Of The Evolutionary Competition Strategy, According To Learning Styles, On Creative Thinking And Technical Performance In The Long Jump Among University Students, Mayada Hassan Hamza Hassan

Modern Sport

The importance of the study lies in measuring the impact of the evolutionary competition strategy on developing creative thinking and improving the technical performance of the long jump event among students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. The research problem is represented in the difficulties that students face in learning motor skills, especially skills that require linking the stages of technical performance, in addition to the weak superficial understanding of information and the inability to employ it effectively in practical performance, The research aimed to measure the effect of the evolutionary competition strategy according to learning styles …

The Effect Of Driver Model To Teach Some Movements On The Pommel Horse Apparatus In The Art Of Gymnastics For Students, Thaer Talib Salman Khudair

Modern Sport

This study aimed to examine the effect of the Driver Model on learning selected pommel horse skills in artistic gymnastics among students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Basrah. The importance of the study lies in applying a constructivist instructional model that organizes learning steps, enhances motor understanding, and increases student engagement, which contributes to improving skill performance. The research problem was identified in students' difficulties in mastering pommel horse skills, frequent performance errors, and the inability to connect movement phases effectively due to reliance on traditional teaching methods.An experimental design with two …

Modeling Mathematics Identity In Engineering Pathways: Centrality, Typicality, And Persistence In Stem, Douglas D. Havard, Linh Ho, Adriana Quirós-Arauz

Education Faculty Articles and Research

Inequities in mathematics-intensive engineering pathways persist in part because "being mathematical" is socially recognized as much as it is personally meaningful. Guided by the Social Theory of Numeracy, this study validates a two-factor model of mathematics identity, distinguishing between identity centrality (the integration of mathematics into one's self-concept) and peer-normative typicality (the perceived alignment with academic peer pathways that signal legitimacy and belonging). Engineering degree selection was examined as a focal mathematics-intensive outcome. Using the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09), we estimated survey-weighted confirmatory and structural models with Balanced Repeated Replication (200 BRR replicates; Fay = 0.5) on …

Cervical Insufficiency Revisited: A Proposal For A New Treatment-Aligned Definition, Vincenzo Berghella, Ilaria Paladino, Moti Gulersen, Rupsa Boelig, Amanda Roman

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Cervical insufficiency [CI] has traditionally been defined as painless cervical dilation resulting in recurrent second-trimester pregnancy loss in the absence of labor or placental pathology. Definitions from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists emphasize historical clinical presentation. However, contemporary obstetrics relies increasingly on ultrasound-based cervical length surveillance and evidence-based cerclage indications rather than retrospective diagnosis. The objective of the review was to propose a definition of cervical insufficiency aligned with current evidence-based indications for mechanical prevention of preterm birth, i.e. cervical cerclage. In modern obstetric practice, the operational diagnosis of clinically …

Application Of Toast Criteria, Comorbidities And Outcomes In Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Multicenter Collaboration In The Dominican Republic, Ryna Then, Maria Muñoz, Cristina Ramos, Marcos Mota, Priscilla Sepulveda, Lisa José, Luis Suazo, Francisco Mendez, Yahaira Franco, Cosme González Villamán, Acela Gonell, Violiza Inoa, Gillian Gordon Perue, Manuel Colomé-Hidalgo, Nadja García

Einstein Health Papers

INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a leading cause of neurological-related death in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic has among the highest stroke-related mortality rates in the Americas. We aimed to determine ischemic stroke etiologies, characterize comorbidities, and describe outcomes in the Dominican Republic using the TOAST (Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment) classification.

METHODS: We analyzed a multicenter quality registry between January 2022 and October 2024. Statistical analyses included Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests with Bonferroni correction, chi-square tests, and Spearman correlation.

RESULTS: The most common stroke subtype was undetermined etiology (54.8%), followed by large artery atherosclerosis (17.2%) and cardioembolism …

Association Of Cerebrovascular Center Volume With Patient Outcomes, Stacey Quintero Wolfe, Justin R. Mascitelli, Kyle Fargen, Peter Kan, Ketan Bulsara, Christopher P. Kellner, Brian M. Howard, Michael R. Levitt, Rocco Armonda, Joshua Osbun, Clemens Schirmer, Mark Bain, William J. Mack, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Adam Arthur

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

Current guidelines acknowledge the importance of both microsurgical and neuroendovascular expertise in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. To achieve optimal care for these patients, it is becoming increasingly evident that procedural volumes impact patient outcomes. This is demonstrated across various cerebrovascular diseases.In this literature review, we demonstrate the association of volume with patient outcomes across multiple cerebrovascular disease states and interventions. Microsurgical aneurysm clipping remains essential even with the rise of endovascular therapy and mortality and patient-safety indicator events are clearly lower at high-volume centers for both ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. Likewise, patients undergoing surgery for cerebrovascular malformations and carotid …

Parametric Modular Answer Set Programs Made Declarative, Jorge Fandinno, Yuliya Lierler, Torsten Schaub

Computer Science Faculty Publications

In this paper, we explore the concept of modularity in first-order answer set programming (ASP). We introduce a new formalism called parametric modular logic programs, which allows defining subprograms with parameters and intensionality statements. We demonstrate how this formalism can capture the semantics of clingo-programs with collective control , a feature that enables structuring and instantiating subprograms. We provide theoretical foundations for modular ASP, illustrate its usefulness, and connect to traditional non-modular ASP.

Physical Activity Mediation In Perceived Emotional Support And Type 2 Diabetes Among African American Older Adults, Don Scott Mendes

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Medical Social Workers’ Knowledge Of Alzheimer’S Disease Screening And Treatment In Primary Care Settings, Amy Davis Cook

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Kelelahan Kerja, Kualitas Tidur, Dan Pengetahuan Mengemudi Defensif Sebagai Faktor Risiko Perilaku Defensive Driving Pada Pengemudi Grabcar Malang, Elisa Lutfiyah Azizah, Dian Puspitaningtyas Laksana, Marji Marji, Agung Kurniawan

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Online transportation activities contribute to the increasing volume of vehicles, particularly GrabCar drivers in Malang City, which has the potential to worsen traffic congestion. Identification results showed that GrabCar drivers experienced drowsiness while driving and work fatigue due to the habit of working at night and for more than eight hours per day, accompanied by limited understanding related to defensive driving. This study aimed to determine the effect of work fatigue and knowledge, as well as differences in sleep quality scores, on defensive driving behavior. This study employed an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach involving 87 GrabCar drivers …

Semantic-Geometric Decoupling For Universal Spatial Anchoring In Extended Reality, Danila Kharitonenkov, Haichao Miao, Vuthea Chheang

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The Vision Language Models (VLMs) demonstrate remarkable performance in semantic reasoning tasks. However, it is still challenging for them to fully understand 3D spatial environment. Trained on 2D data, the model does not understand the relationship between positions and the first-person viewpoint, leading to viewpoint confusion, which is especially evident during egocentric tasks. The VLMs use 2D image Red-Green-Blue channel (RGB) pattern matching instead of actual point cloud coordinates for distance calculations. This modality could prevent the model’s 3D space geometry understanding, and leads to metric hallucination, as the model guesses the distance without mathematical calculations. In addition, the industrial …

Self-Help Or Hype? How The Public Seeks And Uses Health And Self-Help Information, Bailey Fraser Dr., Joanna Pozzulo Dr., Emily Pica Dr.

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The rapid growth of the global wellness industry and increased availability of health information through social media and self-help resources have raised concerns about the public’s ability to evaluate credible health information. This study examined how adults in Canada and the United States use health information, what they consider qualifies information as evidence, and their reading behaviors related to physical and mental health, including self-help books. A total of 96 participants completed an online survey assessing health information use, criteria for evidence, reading habits, and self-help book selection. Participants reported using health information primarily to make personal health decisions and …

Development Of A Smart Solar Panel Based On Embedded Systems, Khotam Bakhtiyor Ugli Mirzokulov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This paper addresses the growing need for sustainable energy solutions by analyzing global solar energy trends and the barriers limiting renewable energy deployment in Uzbekistan, despite national goals such as the Strategy for Transition to a Green Economy. The research presents the design and implementation of a smart dual-axis solar tracking system based on the Arduino Uno microcontroller, integrating four LDR sensors and two servo motors to automatically align a photovoltaic panel with maximum solar radiation. A control algorithm continuously compares light intensity values, adjusts horizontal and vertical angles, and ensures safe mechanical operation. The developed prototype demonstrates improved light …

Forecasting Covid-19 New Cases Using Nbeats Deep Learning And Mobility Data, Amril Nazir, Mohammad Shorfuzzaman, Muhammad Lujaini Lotfi, Firuz Kamalov, Sufian Badawi, Maen Takruri, Abdul Halim Jallad

All Works

COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease transmitted primarily through human contact. Therefore, understanding population mobility is essential for predicting COVID-19 case trends. In this paper, we propose a novel deep learning approach for forecasting new COVID-19 cases using a neural architecture called Neural Basis Expansion Analysis for Interpretable Time Series (N-BEATS). The N-BEATS model effectively handles long input sequences and large output horizons without information loss or increased computational complexity. We compare the performance of N-BEATS with a state-of-the-art benchmark model, LSTM-Markov, across four major countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Brazil. Three distinct COVID-19 datasets from …

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Coupled Multiphysics Transport-Reaction Modeling Framework For Combustion Synthesis Of Cement Phases: Insights Into Β-C2s Formation And Wavefront Dynamics, Sayee Srikarah Volaity, Shubham Agrawal, Aditya Kumar, Narayanan Neithalath

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Biofuel-based combustion synthesis (BCS) processes offer low-temperature, low-carbon routes to lime and clinker production. However, they involve tightly coupled interactions between heat transfer, gas flow, and sequential solid-state reactions within reactive pellets. Experiments typically provide surface temperature evolution and final phase assemblages but give limited insight into the conversion process and the interaction between composition and process conditions. A coupled transport-reaction framework is developed here to resolve this limitation─the synthesis of β-C2S (belite), a major cementing phase, serving as an example. Transient conservation equations for energy, momentum, and species are solved for a porous pellet exchanging heat and mass with …

Ai For Regression Analysis And More, Eli Snir

Generative AI Teaching Activities

Students use Copilot and NotebookLM to create a dataset and develop statistical analyses including regression.

Autoencoders As Classifiers Trained On Single Sources Of Radiographic Images For Generalizability Across Unseen Sources, Ryan M. Putney

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Artificial neural networks trained to classify X-ray images according to disease state will learn to distinguish between technical or procedural variations in the images rather than features relevant to the disease. For example, the model might learn to recognize the machine that captured the image or to distinguish an image taken while the patient is lying supine or standing upright. The present work is aimed at using autoencoders as a generalizable classifier to detect COVID vs pneumonia (PNA) X-ray images. The first experiment was to find an architecture for a fully convolutional autoencoder (CAE) and for a convolutional autoencoder with …

Occupational Therapy’S Role And Impact In Cancer Prehabilitation: A Scoping Review, Abbey Rancour, Averi Haas, Emily Peckham, Kate Reimer, Kylie Mccaskill

Masters Projects

Background:

Oncology prehabilitation aims to optimize patients’ physical and psychosocial function before cancer treatment, yet the specific contributions of occupational therapy (OT) remain underexplored.

Objective:

This scoping review aims to map and synthesize the existing literature describing the role and reported benefits of OT within oncology prehabilitation programs.

Methodology:

Following Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) scoping review framework and guided by the PRISMA-ScR checklist, three databases (PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science) were searched. Search terms included preoperative exercise, prehabilitation, neoplasms, and cancer. Articles were screened by two independent reviewers, and data were charted and analyzed descriptively and thematically.

Results:

A …

Examining The Impact Of Transformational Change To Modernize Federal Government Records, Michael Lloyd

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.