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Ebp Project In A Primary, Foster Care Medical Home: Implementation Of The Ages & Stages: Social Emotional Screener, Sara Moore

2026

Background: Children in the foster care system have increased diagnoses, mental health concerns, and developmental delays.
Purpose: The pilot used the ASQ-SE to determine if the protocol was feasible and if the screener identified social-emotional difficulties in a primary care clinic that serves children in foster care. 
Method: A pilot was created, and the ASQ-SE was administered to 33 patients during well-child visits (ages 2 months-70 months) over six weeks.
Results: Implementing a social-emotional screener was feasible in the foster care primary care clinic. The infants and toddlers screened (N=33) were grouped by referral status: 57.6 % (19) …

Methodology For Camouflaged Underwater Storage, Megan Hebert, Jacob Langlois, Bryson Malaby, Abigail Szumita

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

This University of Rhode Island Mechanical Engineering Capstone project was completed by Megan Hebert, Abby Szumita, Jake Langlois, and Bryson Malaby, and sponsored by Priscilla Kloewer of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). We designed an underwater storage container that is hidden from sonar detection, and capable of housing a device inside of it, such as a data collection device or a torpedo. This device sits at the bottom of the ocean and must deploy the object it houses after one year. Throughout this report, we will show our research, design, process, and information from the lifecycle of progress for …

Fast Heating Test System, Karl Gruseck, Landin Lessard, Riley Nicholls, Jd Mickel, Nicholas Plants, Peter Scangas

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

This project aims to develop a burner system to test insensitive munitions for our client, Joe Livolsi, representing NOSSA and the US Navy. The main objective is to substitute the existing process of burning huge amounts of jet fuel with more environmentally friendly propane burners. To do that successfully, we had to adhere to extremely high military standards that called for the fire to be at least 800 degrees Celsius and have at least 550 degrees Celsius within 30 seconds of ignition. Also, the height of the fire should exceed 1 meter, and the entire design should not exceed a …

Design Of A Nuclear Reactor For Electrifying An Ai Data Center, Nicholas Difazio, Darian Clay, Robert Schuster, Bryan Madathil

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

This report presents the final mechanical engineering capstone design of Team 8 and the design of a dual pressurized water reactor power system developed to supply continuous electricity and cooling supports to a 700 MWe hyperscale AI data center. The project addresses the increasing energy and thermal management demands of AI infrastructure by combining proven nuclear power generation with integrated waste heat recovery. The selected design uses two PWR units connected to a Rankine cycle with steam generators, a turbine generator, condenser, feedwater system, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and absorption chillers. The report documents the full design process, beginning with …

Advanced Optimization And Integration Of Gas Turbine For Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket, Cameron Gillette, John Bulter-Basner, Isaiah Smith, Aidan Hefele, Cal Mohoney, Christopher Peters

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

This project focused on the design, analysis, and optimization of a gas turbine intended to drive the Centrifugal Fuel Element (CFE) in a Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket (CNTR) system. The primary objective was to develop a turbine capable of achieving rotational speeds approaching 10,000 RPM while operating within the geometric and experimental constraints of a laboratory-scale model. Achieving this rotational speed is critical to maintaining proper containment of liquid nuclear fuel and enabling efficient propulsion performance.

The design process began with the evaluation of two initial turbine concepts: the Coriolis turbine and the J-blade turbine. Each design utilized a different …

Insensitive Munitions Slow Cook Off Test Oven, Sean Martin, Evan Macaulay, Matt Maroney, Gianna Piemonte, Kat Whewell

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

This project presents the design, analysis, and prototype development of a slow cook-off (SCO) test oven for insensitive munitions (IM) testing, sponsored by the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA). The objective was to develop a controlled thermal environment capable of heating a test volume at a constant rate of 15°C/hr while maintaining thermal uniformity and compliance with MIL-STD-2105E and AOP-4382 standards.

The team designed and fabricated a partially cylindrical-shaped oven structure to improve heat distribution and minimize internal temperature gradients. Key design features include a curved aluminum shell, ceramic insulation, multiple thermocouples for monitoring, and a removable grate …

Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle (Uav) Control Surface Mechanism, Tyler Dickson, Cole Rinne, Connor Ham, Evan Trombley, Elias Newall-Vuillemot

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

Group 17H was tasked by Raytheon Technologies with the preliminary design of a Deployable Underwater Control Surface (DUCS) system for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). The objective of this project is to develop a compact, reliable, and cost-effective mechanism capable of deploying and actuating control surfaces while maintaining watertight integrity under deep-sea operating conditions.

This report documents the entire engineering process of this undertaking, from early ideation and preparation to final manufacture, assembly, operation, and testing. This process was the culmination of careful planning, design execution, performance testing, and reactive product iteration to meet the stated objectives as thoroughly as possible. …

Evaluation, Development And Optimization Of Rail Inspection Programs As Utilized On A Romer Absolute Arm, Andrew Harris, Alexander Travison, Noah Dorgan

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

The purpose of this project is to enhance current Quality Assurance (QA) methods for inspecting Hexagon’s X-Beam and Z-Bar components. This is achieved through Hexagon’s proprietary Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard (PC-DMIS) software to develop a modular and parametric inspection script with an application across many part variants. The programs are deployed on the machine shop floor to validate specimens as they come out of the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine. By identifying dimensional inconsistencies early, the system prevents defective parts from progressing to subsequent manufacturing stages. The resulting parametric script can inspect three parts with a single program for both …

Faircarenlp: An Ai-Driven Patient Review Analyzer For Healthcare, Sayyed Mohammad Pourya Momtaz Esfahani, Davey Seeman, Christoffer Dharma, Mohammad Noaeen, Shion Guha, Zahra Shakeri

Health Services and Informatics Research

Objective

To develop and evaluate an automatic patient review analyzer that applies advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning methods to improve the efficiency, fairness, and accuracy of healthcare feedback analysis.

Materials and methods

We designed a multi-component pipeline incorporating sentiment analysis, key theme extraction, clinical Named Entity Recognition (NER), and fairness modules. Bias mitigation was addressed through the integration of three complementary approaches: adversarial debiasing, Hard Debiasing, and Iterative Null-space Projection (INLP). Multiple BERT-based models (DistilBERT, BioBERT, RoBERTa-base, BERT-base-uncased) were trained and evaluated under varying hyperparameters and fairness/adversarial loss configurations. Model performance was assessed using accuracy, F1, recall, …

Spinoza On Invidia: A Social Theory Of Anti-Migrant Affect, Kevin Scott Jobe

Philosophy Faculty Publications

This paper develops a Spinozist social theory of anti-migrant affect by interpreting contemporary hostility toward immigration through the concept of invidia (envy). Drawing on recent empirical research on ‘superiority-seeking’, whereby individuals derive status utility from excluding others, the paper interprets invidia as an affective hatred of equality. For Spinoza, envy is caused not by actual material loss but from the imagination that misconceives shared goods as exclusive possessions. This social theory of invidia inverts readings that locate envy in migrants themselves, instead arguing that, in Spinoza’s Political Treatise, the democratic multitude harbours invidia against migrants when they are perceived as …

Fluid Belonging, Soft Boundary, Jingyi Liu

MFA in Visual Art

This thesis conceptualizes cultural identity as a fluid and dynamically generated process shaped through the experience of migration. Drawing on contemporary art practices and theoretical frameworks of diaspora and hybridity, the thesis is structured around four interrelated dimensions: fluid identity, memory fragmentation, material interaction, and spatial displacement.

Within the artist’s practice, traditional techniques are reactivated as both cultural signifiers and material approaches that adapt and transform across shifting contexts. Fragmentation is understood not as the loss of information but as a mode of reassembly. Materials such as ink, textile, and dye function as active agents that carry time and cultural …

Re: Conditional Approval Letter For Final Silver Bow Creek Conservation Area (Sbcca) Construction Quality Assurance Plan And Draft Final Silver Bow Creek Conservation Area (Sbcca) Construction Monitoring Quality Assurance Project Plan (Dated April 7, 2026), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

The Lived Experiences Of Mental Health Clinicians Treating Adolescents Diagnosed With Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gilbert Hernandez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Ais26s: Ai In Biomedicine, Shiqian Shen

Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute Publications

This presentation explores the role of artificial intelligence in advancing biomedical research and clinical practice from the perspective of a physician-scientist. Dr. Shiqian Shen discusses current challenges in neuroscience and medicine, including limitations in human observation, data analysis, and decision-making across complex biological systems. The talk highlights how AI-driven approaches such as computer vision, neural signal processing, and large-scale data modeling can improve the understanding of disease mechanisms, enhance experimental workflows, and enable more precise, patient-centered care. Specific applications include automated classification of neural activity, behavioral analysis in animal models, and multimodal data integration. A key concept introduced is “shadow …

Diverse Directions - Callie Bowland, Callie E. Bowland

B.A./B.S. Practicum Group Exhibit (ART 499)

My ceramic works explore stress, masking, and how they affect the body over time, in addition to what can be considered the true self, and how society reacts to it. They all feature an element of abstract, twisting flesh.

Reliquary uses it as a very literal interpretation of inner beauty, turning flesh and bone into an ornate vessel, playing with the parallel of the human body as a vessel for the mind. It also poses the question of what makes up a person, by contrasting the corporeal flesh and bone with a mask- like face–are we the physical body itself, …

Does Climate Disclosure Work To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions? Emerging Evidence Suggests Cautious Optimism., Cynthia A. Williams

Articles by Maurer Faculty

The purpose of this Article is to bring some of the emerging empirical literature evaluating the effects of required greenhouse gas (GHG) disclosure to bear on discussions of disclosure as a mechanism to address climate change. Since disclosure has become such a significant part of global efforts to address climate change, whether it has the effects in fact that are attributed to it in theory is properly subject to interrogation.   In this Article, several interrelated questions will be discussed. First, what does the empirical evidence show about the effects of required (GHG) disclosures on emissions? What mechanisms are engaged in …

I Lost My Number, Can I Have Yours? Body Image Satisfaction With Sexually Dimorphic Traits Is Associated With Men's Dating Anxiety And Confidence, David A. Frederick, Tania A. Reynolds, Nikoline L. Smart, Justin R. Garcia, David A. Puts

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Evolutionary scientists posit that sexual selection processes caused males to develop sexually dimorphic traits to aid them during intrasexual competition and increase their likelihood of being chosen as mates. Evolutionary social sciences have extensively examined women's preferences for traits such as muscle mass and voice pitch, reasoning that these traits serve as cues of men's ability to provide direct benefits (e.g., resources) and indirect (genetic) benefits passed on to offspring. At the same time, body image researchers have extensively focused on the social causes and consequences of men's dissatisfaction with their muscularity and body fat. We connected these two research …

Obesity And Cardiometabolic Risks In Thai Children: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Analysis, Nitiroj Bongkotwilawan, Nantika Paiboon, Therdpong Tempark, Orapa Suteerojntrakool, Chansuda Bongsebandhu-Phubhakdi

Journal of Health Research

Background: Childhood overweight and obesity are increasing globally, posing significant cardiometabolic risks. Despite extensive studies in developed countries, data on the prevalence and risk profiles of cardiometabolic abnormalities in children from Southeast Asia remain limited

Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 270 Thai children aged 6–13 years, recruited from primary schools in Bangkok. Anthropometric measurements were performed to determine weight, height, and BMI. Blood pressure and fasting blood samples were analyzed for lipid profiles, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) levels. Participants were categorized into normal weight, overweight, and obese groups based on BMI standard deviation scores (SDS). …

Comparative Study Of Hybrid Nanocomposite Coating Application Methods, Mustafa S. Kadhim, Layth Al-Gebory, Aseel B. Al-Zubaidi

Engineering and Technology Journal

Protecting carbon steel pipes in the petroleum industry is still a top priority due to the severe corrosive conditions. This study investigates the impact of three coating application techniques on the performance of a hybrid nanocomposite coating: pressured spray gun, roller brush, and polyester brush. A DCP 400 epoxy matrix supplemented with 0.5 weight percent NiCrSiFe metallic micro particles and 0.5 weight percent Zirconia (ZrO2) nanoparticles makes up the coating system. According to experimental data, the application technique has a major impact on the structural and protective qualities of the coating. Although larger layers (up to 169 μm for specimen …

Effect Of Ta2O5 On The Surface Characteristics And Corrosion Behaviour Of Epd Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Coating On A Ti6al7nb Alloy, Yasir M. Abdulsahib, Makarim H. Abdulkareem, Ali M. Mustafa

Engineering and Technology Journal

The Ti6Al7Nb alloy is widely used as an orthopedic implant in biomedical applications. Despite its excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, metallic wear particles and metal ion release occur over long spans. In order to improve the surface properties of the Ti alloy and develop its clinical use, electrophoretic deposition has been applied to enhance the surface characteristics of the Ti alloy. In this study, a hydroxyapatite-chitosan nanocomposite coating was applied on the Ti6Al7Nb implant alloy surface with varying tantalum oxide contents of 0, 10, 30, and 50 wt.% at a direct current of 60 V for 6 minutes. Hydroxyapatite …

Design Of Air-Entrained Concrete For Airport Pavements Through Local Aggregate Utilization: Performance Optimization And Economic Analysis, Li Wentao, Rizwan Qadir, Arslan Mushtaq, Hilal Khan, Kamran Jillani

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Airport pavement construction in developing countries faces critical challenges balancing international performance standards with economic constraints, while limited research exists on optimizing air-entrained concrete mixes using locally sourced materials for cost-effective solutions. This study investigated the development of economical air-entrained concrete mix designs for airport pavements utilizing Pakistani aggregates and systematic cement content optimization. Comprehensive experimental evaluation included material characterization through petrographic analysis, alkali-aggregate reactivity assessment via accelerated mortar bar testing, and mechanical property development across cement contents from 360-450 kg/m3. Air entrainment was achieved through controlled admixture dosing while maintaining target slump of 50mm. Results demonstrated that locally sourced …

A Case Study Of Faculty Perspectives On Teaching Across Borders, Lucy Matthews, Diane R. Edmondson, Tammy Bahmanziari

Atlantic Marketing Journal

This study explores the differences between faculty who have and have not led study abroad programs at a southeastern U.S. public university. Using survey responses from 133 faculty members, the research examines professional and motivational variables that influence participation. Findings reveal that those who have led study abroad programs tend to be satisfied with their experiences, report higher perceptions of student cultural competency gains, and are more likely to recommend such programs to peers. Additionally, experiential learning emerged as a central theme, with faculty highlighting the pedagogical value of immersive global education. Barriers to participation were also investigated. The study …

Five Strategic Categories Ai Is Transforming Marketing, Ryan Matthews

Atlantic Marketing Journal

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary technology that provides tools and methodologies to expand marketings impact. AI enables companies to better understand customer needs, preferences, and behaviors to personalize an approach to different market verticals and segments. AI has become a significant factor influencing how businesses interact and retain the attention of customers. Customers increasingly have an appetite for a highly personalized interaction. AI-driven data approaches and innovative technologies are increasing personalization and efficiency. AI is a revolutionary tool that enables marketing to grow beyond traditional limitations. Understanding the correct tool is vital for marketing executives, whether they are obtaining …

Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines For Postspinal Hypotension In Pregnant Women, Grace Mackey

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Abstract

Postspinal hypotension (PSH) in pregnant women undergoing a cesarean delivery is a common yet significant problem for the safety of the mother and fetus. The physiological effects of a spinal injection may compromise uteroplacental flow, predisposing the fetus to hypoxia and acidosis. Maternal consequences of prolonged hypotension include unstable hemodynamics, loss of consciousness, and nausea. Historically, healthcare providers have used crystalloid preloads and reactive phenylephrine boluses to correct hypotension. However, recent evidence suggests that these interventions have limited effectiveness. Thorough research led to the development of clinical guidelines that propose providing a 500 mL 6% hydroxyethyl starch preload or …

Practice Considerations For Perioperative Ondansetron Use In Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Sections With Spinal Anesthesia, Mackenzie Glaros

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Elective cesarean sections are often performed with spinal anesthesia, a form of neuraxial anesthesia that offers superior pain relief and reduces the risks associated with general anesthesia. However, over 50% of parturients experience side effects from spinal anesthesia, including shivering, hypotension, nausea, and vomiting, which can cause both physiological and psychological issues for the laboring mother and be detrimental to the fetus. Preventing these side effects is vital for improving safety, patient satisfaction, and minimizing complications. While various interventions and medications have been explored to manage these effects, no standardized guidelines exist for their prevention. A review of existing literature …

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Consideration: The Use Of Remimazolam Tosilate Instead Of Propofol For Endoscopic Procedures Under Monitored Anesthesia Care In The Elderly Population, Tayler Lynn Detwiler

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Endoscopic procedures are essential for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal conditions, particularly in a growing elderly population. The selection of sedative agents significantly influences patient safety and procedural outcomes. Propofol, the traditional choice, is successful but associated with risks such as hypotension, bradycardia, and respiratory depression, particularly in elderly patients. This hypothetical Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project explores the use of remimazolam tosilate (RT), a novel ultra-short-acting benzodiazepine, as an alternative to propofol during monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for elderly patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. The project utilizes a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to compare RT and propofol regarding hemodynamic …

Implementation Of Evidenced Based Practice Guidelines For Reducing Emergence Delirium In Elderly Patients Undergoing A Total Hip Replacement, Luke D. Kleinfelder

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

A total hip replacement is a common surgery for the elderly population, as it is a successful treatment option for hip fractures and end-stage osteoarthritis, a common condition associated with aging. Recovery from surgery is critical, and any postoperative complication can delay recovery, increase cost, lengthen hospital stay, and lead to a poorer long-term surgical outcome. One of the most common and severe postoperative complications for elderly patients following general anesthesia is emergence delirium. Traditional practice focuses on treating the symptoms of emergence delirium reactively instead of proactively and lacks standardized guidelines. Recent literature found a promising decrease in the …

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines For Using Esmolol To Blunt The Sympathetic Stress Response To Laryngoscopy And Intubation, Maya Kurdi

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Direct laryngoscopy (DL) and endotracheal intubation (ETI) are standard procedures performed during general anesthetic induction, which provoke a sympathetic stress response that can result in intraoperative hemodynamic instability. Traditional agents like lidocaine and fentanyl, commonly used to mitigate the stress response, have limitations and can lead to adverse effects. Recent literature suggests that esmolol, an ultra-short-acting, cardio-selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, may be an effective alternative due to its rapid onset, short duration, and minimal side effects. This final scholarly project (FSP) aims to develop evidence-based practice guidelines for using esmolol as an adjunctive induction agent. A systematic literature review …

Evaluating Improvements In Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using Newly Derived Slope Units, Xinyi Zhang

Honors Capstones

Landslides frequently occur in mountainous regions and remain one of the major natural hazards threatening human safety, infrastructure, and regional development. In areas with steep terrain and intense rainfall, landslide disasters often cause serious economic losses and environmental damage. Landslide susceptibility mapping (LSM) has been widely used to identify potential landslide prone areas and to support disaster prevention, land management, and hazard mitigation. The accuracy of LSM is strongly influenced by the selection of mapping units.

This study focuses on I-lan County, Taiwan, and applies a newly derived slope unit dataset to evaluate its influence on landslide susceptibility mapping. Using …

Heads Up! Designing A Nursing Assessment Tool For Early Recognition Of Intracranial Hypertension Post Head Injury, Sergio A. Dondiego

Honors Capstones

This meta-analysis identifies noninvasive clinical predictors of intracranial hypertension (IH) post head trauma to develop a multi-criteria IH screening tool designed for nurses to wear on their badge reels. High-sensitivity predictors were prioritized to assist in early IH suspicion. Findings suggest that radiographic-measured abnormalities including an optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) 5.6 mm and signs of significant head trauma via computed tomography (CT) were highly effective for predicting IH and were therefore defined as major criteria for the assessment tool. Other significant examination findings include a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score 8 and atypical pupillary reactivity. While age showed conflicting …