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Too Yellow: An Idiopathic Case Of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Shreel Patel, Kashif Ali, Donnel Dockery-Joseph, Eunbee Cho, Sriharsha Koneru, Taha Al Hassan, Aramide Tijani, Elimar Gonzalez Morales

Research Symposium

Background: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is caused by autoantibodies that react with self red blood cells and cause them to be destroyed. Warm AIHA, due to antibodies that are active at body temperature, is the most common type of the AIHA. It is mostly caused by the underlying disease like infections, autoimmune disorders, lymphoproliferative disorders, immunodeficiency or physiologic state like pregnancy. Rarely it happens that there is no underlying cause. Therefore, here we present a case of idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia without any underlying cause.

Case Discussion: A 77 year old lady with known history of the diabetes mellitus type 2, …

Sport, Community Peace, Physical Fitness Centers., Reem Al-Ahmad, Hazem Al-Nahar

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to investigate the role of sport in achieving community peace from the perspective of physical fitness center subscribers in Jerash Governorate, based on the variables of gender, age, educational level, and monthly income. The study sample consisted of 467 male and female subscribers. To achieve the aims of the study, the researchers used a questionnaire. The results showed that the role of sport in achieving community peace was perceived as high, with the dimension of social justice ranking first, followed by the dimension of plurality, and then the dimension of collective work. The dimension of freedom of …

The Causes Of Burnout Among Individual And Group Athletes From The Trainers' Perspective, Lina Hussein, Qusai Al-Yasen

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the causes of burnout among individual and group athletes from the trainers' perspective. The sample consisted of 16 trainers and coaches from national teams for both individual and team sports: 15 coaches and 1 trainer. A questionnaire was used as the data collection tool, consisting of 37 items distributed across five axes: pressures of the sports training process, pressures of sports competition, pressure from the sports coach, and external pressures (athlete's lifestyle and environmental factors). The results showed that the causes of burnout in individual athletes, from the coaches' perspective, were rated at an average …

The Reality Of Psychological Preparation Among Jordanian National Teams For Individual Sports During The Coronavirus Outbreak, Ayed Zureigat, Osama Abdel Fattah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the reality of psychological preparation among players of the Jordanian national teams for individual sports during the Coronavirus outbreak. Additionally, it sought to assess the levels of depression and anxiety among these players during the same period. To achieve this, a descriptive method was employed with a sample consisting of 54 participants. To minimize face-to-face interaction, an electronic questionnaire was created using Google Forms, containing 28 items addressing depression, anxiety, and psychological methods used with players. Of these items, 12 were related to depression and anxiety, while 16 were focused on psychological methods. To analyze …

A Comparative Study Of The Quality Of Life Of Elderly Attendees At Hussein Sports City Based On Demographic Variables, Qusai Al-Yassin, Rosol Atiyat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to determine the quality of life of elderly visitors at Hussein Sports City and to compare it according to various demographic variables. The study sample consisted of men and women aged 60 years and older who attended the Hussein City for Youth in the Amman Governorate, totaling 42 individuals. The World Health Organization's quality of life measure, WHOQOL-BREF (1998), was used for the assessment. The findings indicated that the quality of life for elderly men was higher than that for women, and elderly individuals living outside the capital reported a higher quality of life compared to those …

Developmental Differences In Reported Speech And Internal State Language In Preschoolers’ Personal Narratives, Megan E. Welliver, Alice J. Davidson, Alexandra Mccrary

Faculty Publications

The present study explored developmental differences in preschoolers’ use of reported speech and internal state language in personal narratives. Three-, four-, and five-year-olds attending a laboratory preschool shared 204 stories about ‘a time when you were happy/sad’. Stories were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded for reported speech (direct, indirect, narrativized) and internal state language (cognitive states, total emotion terms, unique emotion terms). Personal narratives told by five-year-olds included more cognitive states and more narrativized speech than those told by three- and four-year-olds, even when accounting for children’s vocabulary skills, and that reported speech (narrativized, direct) were positively correlated with cognitive state …

Emotional Support Animals And Mental Health, Kyla E. Barnett, Kaia Miller

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Depression and anxiety disorders are a significant problem in adults and teenagers. These disorders continue to increase in prevalence year by year. One way to combat this is the use of emotional support animals (ESA’s), which have become increasingly popular. This study investigates the relationship between the use of emotional support animals and mental well-being of students with mental health disorders. This study is designed to illustrate the increase in sense of well-being in patients with mental health disorders who utilize ESA’s. This study applies both a qualitative and quantitative study design, the qualitative design of this study is phenomenological. …

Understanding Resilience: Exploring The Experience Of Complex Trauma And Post-Traumatic Growth Among Survivors Of Violence, Ziwei Qi

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

This research investigates survivors' experiences of gender-based violence (GBV) through qualitative interviews. Using semi-structured interviews, the study explores survivors' emotional landscapes, coping mechanisms, support systems, resilience, reflections, growth strategies, and feedback. Emphasizing safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed spaces, seven interviews were conducted, lasting 60 to 75 minutes each, prioritizing participant comfort. Through this qualitative inquiry, the study aims to enhance understanding of GBV survivors' experiences and inform the development of support interventions.

A Pragmatic Approach To Investigating The Digital Existence Of Food Bank Users, Yaprak Dalat Ward Dr., James Ward Dr., Li-Jen Lester Dr.

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

This study investigated the digital existence of the food bank users in a university town in Texas, and subsequently, aligned with the research's pragmatic focus, the researchers designed a training model for these food bank users. Two research questions guided the study: 1) What are the digital existence levels of the food bank users; and 2) what training model would best serve these food bank users? Data were collected by means of a survey from 230 individual food bank users representing households. Additional data included observations and conversations with food bank staff, and documents and materials from the site which …

Childhood Obesity In Relation To Screen Time, Megan Vance, Jade Schroer, Alyvia Zeigler

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Objective: analyze the correlation of the rate of increased childhood obesity on the increased rate of screen time

Design: Non-Experimental, Longitudinal Correlation

Setting: Midwestern homes

Participation: Midwestern homes in Kansas

Results/conclusions: Pending results and data collection

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, March 24, 2024

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, March 24, 2024.

Data Supporting Research On Personalized Learning Paths, Sean Mochocki, Mark Reith

Faculty Publications

Personalized Learning Paths (PLPs) are a key application of Artificial Intelligence in E-Learning. In contrast to regular Learning Paths, they return a unique sequence of learning materials identified as meeting the individual needs of the students. In the literature, PLPs are often created from knowledge graphs, which assist with ordering topics and their associated learning materials. Knowledge graphs are typically directed and acyclic, to capture prerequisite relationships between topics, though they can also have bidirectional edges when these prerequisite relationships are not necessary. This data package provides a primarily un-directed knowledge graph, with associated repository of open-source learning materials that …

Efficient Removal Of Chemical Organic Demand And Total Organic Carbon From Leachate Using Heterogeneous Fenton Catalyst Based On Activated Carbon, Amar Idir, Mounir Ziati, Mohamed Bouzid

Emirates Journal for Engineering Research

Organic components contained in leachates resulting from decomposition of waste are difficult to degrade. Leachate volume and its composition vary depending on biogeochemistry of site type of deposited residues, and the age of sanitary landfill. The present study aims to develop efficient heterogeneous Fenton oxidation of organic matter, expressed in terms of chemical organic demand (COD) and total organic carbon (TOC) of leachate using the newly synthesized iron-modified activated carbon. The characterization of catalyst revealed that the Fe(II) was successfully introduced onto the original activated carbon (AC) and diversified the material’s surface morphology and elemental compounds. The heterogeneous Fenton oxidation …

A Cohomological Perspective To Nonlocal Operators, Nicholas White

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Nonlocal models have experienced a large period of growth in recent years. In particular, nonlocal models centered around a finite horizon have been the subject of many novel results. In this work we consider three nonlocal operators defined via a finite horizon: a weighted averaging operator in one dimension, an averaging differential operator, and the truncated Riesz fractional gradient. We primarily explore the kernel of each of these operators when we restrict to open sets. We discuss how the topological structure of the domain can give insight into the behavior of these operators, and more specifically the structure of their …

Margin In Life And Stress Of Community College Adult Learners, Joseph Ryan

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Nontraditional adult learners (NALs) account for near 40% of all students enrolled in postsecondary institutions in the United States. NALs differ from traditional college students in that they are more likely to be over the age of 23, have dependents, be a single parent, or be employed full-time in conjunction with college enrollment. During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the years following, community colleges suffered substantial enrollment declines raising concerns for both state policymakers and higher education administrators.

This study sought to understand the relationship of perceived stress and perceived margin to meet new challenges of NALs enrolled …

The Shock Cone Instabilities And Quasi-Periodic Oscillations Around The Hartle–Thorne Black Hole, Orhan Donmez, Fatih Dogan

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

To explain the observed X-ray data in a black hole–accreting matter system and understand the physical mechanisms behind QPOs, we have numerically modeled the dynamical and oscillation properties of the shock cone formed around both slowly and rapidly rotating Hartle–Thorne black holes, resulting from the mechanism of Bondi–Hoyle–Lyttleton (BHL). According to the numerical simulations, an increase in the quadrupole parameter leads to a decrease in the shock cone opening angle around the black hole. A larger quadrupole parameter results in more matter falling into the black hole within the cone. The combination of the quadrupole parameter and black hole rotation …

Creating Accessible Instruction Materials, Rachel E. Trnka

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Webinar for the Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC)

Have you attended multiple webinars and trainings on accessibility and feel a little overwhelmed with information and resources? Join me as we focus on specific strategies for making your library instruction materials accessible. Rather than offering generalized information about web accessibility, this presentation will address accessibility issues related to specific types of instructional materials, including presentation slides, LibGuides, and videos. In this session, we’ll discuss

• Interpreting common accessibility standards and vocabulary
• Creating an inventory to help plan your approach to updating materials
• Specific tools to help you evaluate and improve the accessibility …

Advancing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Diagnosis Through High-Speed Video Microscopy Analysis, Frances M Quiñones

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an inherited disorder that impairs motile cilia, essential for respiratory health, with a reported prevalence of 1 in 16,309 within Hispanic populations. Despite 70% of Puerto Rican patients having the RSPH4A [c.921+3_921+6del (intronic)] founder mutation, the characterization of the ciliary dysfunction remains unidentified due to the unavailability of advanced diagnostic modalities like High-Speed Video Microscopy Analysis (HSVA). Our study implemented HSVA for the first time on the island as a tool to better diagnose and characterize the RSPH4A [c.921+3_921+6del (intronic)] founder mutation in Puerto Rican patients. By applying HSVA, we analyzed the ciliary beat frequency …

Digital Safe Spaces: Nonbinary Community Building On Tiktok, Xan Daggett

Theses and Dissertations

Queer and trans individuals have long relied on the Internet for community building and support; however, with the introduction of more than 700 anti-trans bills since the beginning of 2023 (Trans Legislation Tracker, 2024), conservatives’ consistent mocking and dehumanization of gender nonconforming people (ADL, 2023; Berg-Brousseau, 2022), and a record increase in violence specifically against nonbinary individuals (Astor, 2023), trans and nonbinary people are turning to online spaces more than ever as they endure this hostile social and political climate. While nonbinary people make up over 60% of trans adults in the U.S. (Kirzinger et al., 2023), there is very …

Shapes Of Status In The Antebellum South, Tobias Gephardt

Architecture Cultures Student Papers

Greek Revival Architecture was undoubtedly the style of choice for residential and government buildings throughout much of the American South in the years preceding the Civil War. The widespread adoption of the architectural style during the antebellum period can be attributed to the desire of prominent figures to evoke a sense of order and democracy in public buildings, as well as notions of affluence and grandeur in their private residences.

[Discussions] Vol. 19 Iss. 1

Discussions

This issue of Discussions was published for the Spring 2023 cycle.

Review Of The Safety And Efficacy Of Trauma-Focused Treatment Among Patients With Psychosis, Mary Eggers

Discussions

Among people who experience psychosis, many have comorbid post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is frequently undiagnosed and untreated. Symptoms have long-term implications, such as hallucinations, posttraumatic intrusions, and an increased risk of physical health conditions, like heart disease and respiratory issues. Many clinicians believe that diagnosing and treating PTSD in this population will be dangerous, so these patients are often excluded from trauma-focused treatment based on their psychosis symptoms. This paper will review current data regarding the rates of undiagnosed PTSD among this population as well as the safety and efficacy of treatment options. PubMed was used to identify …

The Dog That Broke My Heart, Eunbee Cho, Shakirat Ganiyu, Edgar Dorsey Trevino, Elimar Gonzalez Morales, Johanne Chaglasian

Research Symposium

Introduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or "broken heart syndrome" is a reversible form of acute heart failure characterized by temporary left ventricular dysfunction, typically precipitated by intense emotional or physical distress. Its clinical presentation mimics that of acute coronary syndrome with chest pain, shortness of breath, elevated troponins, and sometimes with electrocardiogram(EKG) changes, which makes initial diagnosis challenging. This case report presents a Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in an 81-year-old female, which developed after the loss of her beloved Basenji puppy.

Case Report: An 81-year-old female presented to the emergency department(ED) with worsening dyspnea for one day. On the …

The Cardiac Cost Of Cancer Care: Atezolizumab-Induced Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Jian Garcia Cruz, Conrad Chouinard, Elimar Gonzalez Morales, Martha Solis, A. Pena

Research Symposium

Atezolizumab is a humanized immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody that binds to programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and blocks interactions with the PD-1 and B7.1 receptors on activated T cells. It activates PD-L1/PD-1 pathway-mediated inhibition of the immune response, leading to activation of an anti-tumor effect. This drug is commonly used for urothelial cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), small cell lung cancer (SCLC), breast cancer, and hepatocellular cancer. Many side effects of this medication have been listed, but the most common cardiovascular effects are arrhythmia (1%), hypotension (5%), myocarditis (rare), and venous thromboembolism (4%). We present a case of …

Stress Hormone And Heart Rate Responses To Various Exercise Training Methods, Tomas Gomez Jr., Rebekah Schlatter, Megan Zamora, Marco Arriago, Sue Anne Chew, Murat Karabulut

Research Symposium

Background: Blood Flow Resistance (BFR) training has garnered attention for its ability to induce positive physiological adaptations with low-load resistance exercise. The present study aimed to examine the responses of catabolic hormones and heart rates (HR) to various BFR training protocols. This investigation seeks to provide insights into the stress levels induced by different protocols and identification behind the most effective protocol for optimal positive exercise-related adaptations.

Methods: Study population involved 10 healthy adult males (height: 175.0±5.0 cm, weight: 96.67±26.6 kg, age: 21.3±2.67 yr.) in a five-session investigation. Informed consent paperwork, pre-testing and anthropometric measurements served as session 1; sessions …

Spontaneous Tumor Lysis Syndrome In A Patient With Recent Diagnosis Of Multiple Myeloma — An Unusual Presentation, Taha Al Hassan, Olga G. Cantu-Rodriguez, Eunbee Cho, Edgar G. Dorsey Trevino

Research Symposium

Background: Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncologic emergency that surfaces as a constellation of metabolic imbalances due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells and subsequent dissemination of their contents. However, a markedly rare subtype of TLS, known as spontaneous TLS (STLS), occurs without an evident trigger, such as cytotoxic therapy, and carries a similar mortality risk. It is paramount to recognize high-risk cases early and implement therapeutic measures to prevent complications of STLS.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 74-year-old gentleman with a recent diagnosis of Kappa-restricted multiple myeloma who presented with worsening weakness, tremors, ataxia, …

Relationship Among Cognitive Performance, Physical Activity (Pa), Demographic, And Individual Lifestyle Characteristics Among Aging Hispanic Population, Ulku Karabulut, Bryan Mixumi, Imtiaz Masfique Dowllah, Murat Karabulut

Research Symposium

Purpose: To investigate the association among different intensity and duration of physical activity (PA), cognitive domains (executive function, processing speed, and memory), and demographic and lifestyle characteristics of aging Hispanic population. PA has been identified as a promising non-pharmaceutical preventative intervention for Alzheimer disease and other dementias. This study aims to provide a better understanding of the effects of different intensities of PA on cognitive performances of aging Hispanic population.

Methods: For this study, 441 Hispanic (age ≥60) participants’ data from NHANES (20112014) were analyzed. The protocol was approved by the NCHS Research Ethics Review Board, and all data …

Oxidative Stress, A Culprit In Cardiovascular Diseases And Resveratrol As A Potential Therapeutic Agent, Alyssa Sepulveda, Justin Z. Heckman, Grace Ochoa, Amin Shah

Research Symposium

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Oxidative Stress (OS) is one of the pathophysiological mechanisms of CVDs such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction (MI), ischemia reperfusion (I/R) injury, and heart failure. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol compound has cardioprotective effects acting via several molecular mechanisms including reduction of OS in cardiovascular system. Our goal was to provide an updated overview of the pathophysiological role of OS in CVDs. Furthermore, we explored the cardiovascular effect of resveratrol and its mechanism of actions involved, especially focusing on its role as an antioxidant molecule in CVDs.

Methods: We searched …

For Black Women - When The Rainbow Was Not Enough (Shange, 1976, New York City): An Autoethnographic Collection About Spirit Assassination, Teresa Quarles, Tamika Galvin, Sherrie Mcclellan

Dissertations

ABSTRACT

We live in an America where the higher you elevate in your career as a Black woman, the greater your chances of being subjected to racism, discrimination, isolation, and bullying. We are underrepresented in various elevated roles, but we will not let that stop us. As Black women, we can attest to the experiences that we are subjected to with no question about our mental health. The Black community in America has been subjected to a considerable presence of systemic racism, oppression, and violence - with the objectives of exercising authority and oppressing the Black community, as well as …

Cultural Property: “Progressive Property In Action”, J. Peter Byrne

Texas A&M Journal of Property Law

Cultural property law fulfills many of the normative and jurisprudential goals of progressive property theory. Cultural property limits the normal prerogatives of owners in order to give legal substance to the interests of the public or of specially protected non-owners. It recognizes that preservation of and access to heritage resources advance public values such as cultural enrichment and community identity. The proliferation of cultural property laws and their acceptance by courts has occurred despite a resurgent property fundamentalism embraced by the Supreme Court. Thus, this Article seeks to explicate the category of cultural property, its fulfillment of progressive theory, and …