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Wellness In Healthcare, Spanning Patients And Providers - An Immersive Interprofessional Discussion Activity, Kate Carnevale, Samiksha Prasad

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Celiac Disease: Post-Diagnosis Impact On Patients, Michelle Milman, Mit Patel, Mayur S. Parmar

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Skin, Psyche, And Ophthalmic Dimensions: Exploring Post-Sjs Sequelae Beyond The Surface, Chandrally Mahajan, Mam Jarra Gai, Varsha Reddy, Dawn Owens

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Adaptation Production Plan For Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns, Aman Bhayani

FUSION

The Adaptation Production Plan is a proposal that explores the idea of taking an existing piece of work and adapting it into a live version of a TV show or film. Particularly, for my adaptation, I chose the novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. This paper provides a summary of novel's key events and the purpose behind selecting the novel. Then, focusing on the adaptation, just like any other TV show, the proposal presents the selection of actors, locations, specific plot points and music in order to film the show and the reasoning behind them.

The project was …

Adaptation Production Plan For Love In The Time Of Serial Killers, Jimena Arias

FUSION

This Production Plan will describe the different details needed to create a movie adaptation of the novel Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson. This plan includes a summary of the plot and an analysis of mode and genre in this novel. Included also are photos and descriptions of the cast, filming locations, key scenes, and a list of songs for the soundtrack of my film, followed by a rationale for all of my choices. The goal of this plan is to create an overview of how to turn the novel into a successful film.

The project …

The Impact Of Caffeine On Heart Rate Variability And Blood Pressure In College Students, Raha Islam, Chinenye Anako

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

A Comprehensive Education Program On The Impact Of Stress On Cardiovascular Disease For First Responders, Mirela Danaj, Perry Frankel

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Severe Bullous Pemphigoid Following New Home Environment And Acute Exacerbation Following Rsv Infection, Rachel Alef, Alexandra Lawlor, Khaled Deeb

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Chronic Stress In The Lives Of College Students On Heart Rate Variability, Abril Chao Chao, Emily Bernard, Chinenye Anako

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Cpm-8 Europa Unveiled: A Multi-Wavelength Analysis, Trinity A. Ward, Michelle Deady

SC Upstate Research Symposium

This study is an analysis of the compositional structure of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, by utilizing multi-wavelength spectroscopy. The objective of this study is to enhance our understanding of Europa’s compositional and potential biological characteristics.

Spectral data was obtained from various space missions and instruments. We are looking at imaging and spectroscopy-focused instruments RALPH, LORRI, LEISA, ALICE, and MVIC which were all part of the New Horizons spacecraft that launched in 2006. The data collected was from the Jupiter fly-by in February-March 2007.

This project sets the tone for the year with the upcoming Europa Clipper mission by NASA, set …

Hgs-3 The Influence Of A Tandem Cycling Program In The Community On Physical And Functional Health, Therapeutic Bonds, And Quality Of Life For Individuals And Care Partners Coping With Parkinson’S Disease, Leila Djerdjour, Jennifer L. Trilk

SC Upstate Research Symposium

Purpose Statement: Several studies have shown that aerobic exercise can have a positive impact on alleviating symptoms experienced by individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite this evidence, the potential benefits of exercise for both PD patients and their care partners (PD dyad) remain unexplored. This research project investigates the effectiveness, therapeutic collaborations, and physical outcomes of a virtual reality (VR) tandem cycling program specifically designed for PD dyads.

Methods: Following approval from the Prisma Health Institutional Review Board, individuals with PD were identified and screened by clinical neurologists. The pre-testing measures for PD dyads (N=9) included emotional and cognitive status …

Hhp-3 Comparing Fitness Data Of Cadets In South Carolina To The General Population: A Pilot Study, Justen Chatman, Ming-Chi Sung, Matthew Brisebois

SC Upstate Research Symposium

BACKGROUND: To prepare for physically challenging environments, it is expected that military personnel achieve higher levels of physical fitness than the general population. The recent COVID-19 pandemic impacted physical activity levels among many of America’s youth, and thus, new recruits may be entering military service with lower fitness levels. It is also unknown how fitness levels of army cadets in upstate South Carolina compare to the general population. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to compare anthropometric and fitness variables of army cadets from upstate South Carolina to data from the general population. METHODS: A sample of 22 …

Hhp-8 Barriers And Facilitators To Regular Physical Activity And Healthy Eating Behaviors In Schools: Perspectives Of South Carolina School Personnel, Logan J. Camp-Spivey, Susan D. Newman, Robert N. Stevens, Michelle Nichols

SC Upstate Research Symposium

Background: In South Carolina (SC), 42% of youth are overweight or obese. Two sets of modifiable behaviors contributing to obesity are physical activity (PA) and dietary habits. School-based interventions have successfully improved these behaviors. The purpose of this study was to identify SC public school personnel perspectives on the most common barriers and facilitators to regular PA and healthy eating behaviors in schools.
Methods: A needs assessment survey was conducted with school personnel statewide. There were 17 questions on the survey that addressed: (1) demographic information about participants’ educational backgrounds, (2) barriers to regular PA and healthy eating behaviors in …

Psy-7 Peer Effects Of Seeking Mental Health Help From A Professional, Devanshi Patel, Susan Ruppel

SC Upstate Research Symposium

How does peer support effect the ability of students to seek out mental health help from a professional? In this study, the experimenter investigates the type of support the students receive from their peers and how that affects their ability to seek out help from a professional. Accurate intention-seeking of students was recorded for both the behavioral concerns and their support types. A Mental Help Seeking Intention Scale was used to measure the data collected in this study. It was found that the behavioral concern (mental, physical) of a student does not matter in this study, nor did the type …

A Delayed Diagnosis Of Common Variable Immunodeficiency In A Patient With Chronic Enteropathy, Tahminah Kausar, Shefali Amin, Devi Parvathy Jyothi Ramachandran Nair, Raesham Bukhari, Mahmood Danishwar, Nimesh Khanal, Benjamin J. Lloyd

Tower Health Research Day

No abstract provided.

Sport Management Experiential Learning: Faculty Perceptions Of Opportunities, Benefits, And Support, Janet M. Howes Phd, Cheryl R. Rode Phd

The COSMA Journal

Experiential learning is an important aspect in any learning program, but in sport management programs, it might be considered essential to the learning process and post-graduation career success. There are several types of experiential learning which include in-classroom activities, internships, practicums, cooperatives, and service learning. In many instances, more than one type of experiential learning is being used to enrich the student’s experience and prepare them for post-graduate careers. The purpose of this study is to understand the experiential learning opportunities available in collegiate sport management programs in the United States. This study utilizes interviews and open-ended questionnaire responses to …

Qr Code: “Automated Daily Attendance Monitoring System Using Qr (Quick Response) Code”, Cindy R. Garrido

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

There is a significant relationship between class attendance and a student's academic performance. Meanwhile, absenteeism remains a substantial and ongoing issue in the nation's academic sector. Given the prevalence of smartphones among users, employing them to expedite the attendance process enhances the educational experience. The study aimed to ascertain the attendance status of selected Grade 12 HUMSS students using the QR code monitoring system. A quantitative method employing a descriptive research design was utilized to analyze, interpret, and identify improvements in Grade 12 HUMSS students' class attendance before and after the use of the QR code monitoring system. The data …

A Biocompatible Hybrid Approach For The Selection Of Gas Drainage Methods In Coal Mines Based On The Best-Worst Method And Analytic Network Process, Amir Jafarpour, Mehdi Najafi, Ali Dabagh

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Methane drainage is one of the main steps in underground coal mining projects. The operation of methane extraction from coal mines/seams is important from the safety, economic, and technical points of view. Selecting the appropriate method for methane drainage is very difficult, and if the method is not chosen correctly, it will lead to environmental problems. The relationship between different influencing factors, parameters, and methods (and how they affect) is significant in choosing the method of gas drainage. In the current study, a hybrid algorithm is presented based on an Analytic Network Process (ANP) and a method based on the …

An Analysis Of Conflict Experiences Of Negros Youth Empowerment Advocates, Joshua D. Eusebio Jr.

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

This study aimed to analyze the conflict experiences of the Negros Youth-Empowerment Advocates in Negros Occidental. The analysis of the conflict experiences is interrogated and probed in the following areas: (a) the socio-demographic profile of Negros Youth Empowerment Advocates; (b) differential concepts of conflict sensitivity; and (c) the conflict experiences of Negros Youth Empowerment Advocates in the areas of Culture, Gender, and Peace. This study employed the Descriptive research design where the research utilized quantitative and qualitative data. This research used survey questionnaires and in-depth interviews to establish a thorough discussion in this study. The study found out that the …

Hugnayang Kognitibo: Pagtatala At Pagsusuri Sa Proseso Ng Pagbuo Ng Kagamitang Panturo Sa Filipino Gamit Ang Instruksiyon Sa Telebisyon - Deped Tv, Ronnel B. Agoncillo Jr.

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Ang DepEd TV ay isang pambansang programa ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon sa ilalim ng Information and Communications Technology Service - Educational Technology Unit (DepEd ICTS-ETU) na nabuo sa pagsisimula ng pandemyang COVID-19 noong 2020. Layunin nitong punan ang learning gaps na maaaring umusbong dahil sa pagbabago ng paradigma ng edukasyon tungo sa blended learning o pagkatutong nakabatay sa paggamit ng modyul o internet. Maglaon, lumitaw na mainam itong suplemento sa pagtuturo sa basic education dahil sa aksesibilidad nito at nakaeenganyong pormat ng pagtuturo. Layunin ng papel na ito ang sumusunod: (a) maitala at mataya ang naging proseso ng mga itinalagang …

Interdisciplinary Contextualization, Students’ Conceptual Understanding And Achievement In Mathematics, Charlene A. Aquilesca

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

The low level of understanding in mathematics has become a significant concern in the country. The Common Core Standards in Mathematics emphasize the importance of conceptual understanding as a key component of mathematical expertise. Moltz (2010) identified interdisciplinary contextualization as one of the features of the K to 12 Curriculum, viewing it as a form of deep learning that occurs through linking ideas and concepts across courses. McLendon (2014) added that this approach helps students find and create meaning through experience, drawing from prior knowledge to build upon existing knowledge. Thus, to maintain quality education in the country, teachers should …

Push-In Or Pull-Out? Two Models In Teaching Children With Disabilities, Arcturus S. Mancera

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

This study investigated the programs in Push-in and Pull-out Models of Inclusive Education by understanding its advantages and disadvantages in teaching students with disabilities, with the aim of providing recommendations to better manage a school that provides quality education to all students despite their diversities. A total of eighty (80) related books, articles, interviews, laws, and literature were explored in different internet sources and library databases. The collection of sources showed that significant data produce different points of views from students, teachers, specialists, and administrators on the appropriateness of models in teaching students with disabilities. Programs under the Push-in model …

Increasing The Level Of Awareness On Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis) Of Grade 12 Students Through #I Am Un(Safe) Campaign, Samboy D. Niala

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) stands out as a crucial health concern, particularly for young adults. Achieving healthy lives and promoting well-being across all age groups aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, which also emphasize a commitment to ending the AIDS epidemic. The researcher conducted this study at Tagkawayan National High School to elevate Grade 12 students' awareness of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) through the #Iam(un)safe Campaign. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the researcher employed pre-tests and post-tests to gauge students' awareness levels. Seventy-five students were purposively selected as respondents, and the pre-test revealed a low awareness level, especially regarding the causes …

Presenting Information Based On Inferred Interpersonal Relationships, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

Users often meet someone new, or someone known that the user has forgotten. In such cases, it is typically useful to learn, deduce, or recall details of the person. This disclosure describes techniques, implemented with user permission, that help users in contextual identification of unfamiliar individuals they meet in various situations. Identification can be performed with appropriate permissions by applying computer vision and facial recognition to people’s photos and other relevant contextual information. Implementations can combine standard off-the-shelf components such as face recognition, speech recognition, OCR, AR, LLM, etc. Relevant cues about the individuals can then be proactively surfaced via …

Mid-Term Outcome After Extracorporeal Life Support In Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock: Recovery And Quality Of Life, Maja Hanuna, German Herz, Andre L. Stanzl, Yupeng Li, Christoph S Mueller, Christine E. Kamla, Clemens Scherer, Dietmar Wassilowsky, Gerd Juchem, Martin Orban, Sven Peterss, Christian Hagl, Dominik Joskowiak

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Departmental Research

Background: Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) therapy for refractory postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (rPCS) is associated with high early mortality rates. This study aimed to identify negative predictors of mid-term survival and to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and recovery of the survivors. Methods: Between 2017 and 2020, 142 consecutive patients received ECLS therapy following cardiac surgery. The median age was 66.0 [57.0–73.0] years, 67.6% were male and the median EuroSCORE II was 10.5% [4.2–21.3]. In 48 patients, HRQoL was examined using the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) and the modified Rankin-Scale (mRS) at a median follow-up time of 2.2 [1.9–3.2] …

The Fierce Green Fire: Vol. 14 Issue 18, Wofford College Environmental Studies Program

The Fierce Green Fire

No abstract provided.

Infographic: Teacher Views On Issues Facing Students, Andrew Broadley

Teacher infographics

How well do you know the issues facing your students? Beyond Blue asked Australian teachers to name the top 3 health issues facing people under 18. In today’s infographic, we look at the 10 most common responses.

Comprehensive Question And Answer Generation With Llama 2, Matous Hybl

MS in Computer Science Theses

Since the introduction of transformers, large language models have proven capable in many natural language processing fields. However, existing systems still face challenges in generating high-quality extractive questions. Base models and public chatbots fall short if the question source or quantity are critical. Our contribution is a question and answer generator for generating comprehensive, extractive questions and answers. This approach includes fine-tuning a LLaMA 2 base model for answer extraction (AE) and question generation (QG). We evaluate the resulting system using common automated metrics and a manual evaluation. We find that our system is comparable to the latest research and …

Investigation Of Superconducting Properties In Ybco Using Proton Irradiation, Joseph Fogt, Hope Weeda, Trevor Harrison, Nolan Miles

23rd Annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (2024)

We studied the effect of 600 keV proton irradiation on thin-film Cuprate superconductors. A 500 nm thick YBCO-1237 sample was subjected to a series of proton irradiations using Hope College’s particle accelerator, using a cryocooler to test the resistivity of the sample in between irradiations. We found that the superconducting critical temperature (T_C) drastically decreased from 90 K towards zero Kelvin, and the normal state resistivity increased accordingly. The rate of T_C reduction to resistivity increase will be used to discuss the fundamental property of the superconductor.

Low Back Loading During Patient Handling Tasks, Grant Seyller

23rd Annual A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (2024)

Lower back disorders are common among the general population, and are the leading cause of disability worldwide. Nurses and others in the healthcare profession are the most at risk for lower back pain, due to the repeated lifting and handling of patients. In a survey from 2001, over 40,000 nurses from 5 different countries were surveyed, and 39% said they would leave their occupation in the next year because of the physical demands. Because of the prevalence of low back pain in nurses, understanding how patient handling tasks and the weight of patients affect the lower back is important to …