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Ethnic Differences In Health-Related Quality Of Life, Physical Activity, And Health Locus Of Control, Kimberly Feiler

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(8): 1072-1085, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70252/STUM6367 This research aimed to better understand the differences in health-related quality of life (HRQoL: general health, physical functioning), physical activity (PA), and health locus of control (HLOC: internal, external-chance, external-powerful others, God) among various ethnic groups. The study’s sample included 185 individuals, 22 - 81 years of age, who were attending or employed by one of three religiously-affiliated higher education institutions during the 2020-2021 academic year. Participants voluntarily answered questions about their ethnic identity, HRQoL, PA level, and HLOC. To analyze the interaction of HRQoL, PA, and HLOC, a multiple regression …

Hemodynamic And Autonomic Modulation In Response To Additive Sympathetic Stressors In Young, Healthy Individuals, J. Derek Kingsley, Anthony G. Pinzone, Gretchen E. Elsey, Stacie M. Humm

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(6): 1047-1060, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70252/WWDK4926 Isometric handgrip (IHG) coupled with post-exercise muscular ischemia (PEMI) and the cold pressor test (CPT) have been demonstrated to increase measures of hemodynamics and to reduce vagal tone. However, little is known about how acute resistance exercise (RE) alters these responses. The purpose was to evaluate an acute bout of RE in conjunction with a single- or dual-stressor task on hemodynamics and autonomic modulation in resistance-trained individuals. Ten resistance-trained individuals (Mean ± SD; Age: 23 ± 3 years) completed a single- (SS: IHG + PEMI only) or dual-stressor (DS: IHG + …

The Effect Of Ankle Bracing On Athletic Performance Variables In Healthy Young Adult Athletes, Penny L. Head, Kurt Neelly, Karen Furgal, Sydney Graves, Meredith Jordan, Mackenzie Polston, Zach Powars, Hailey Shuttleworth, Daniel Smalling

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(5): 1086-1095, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70252/XPTX6116 Acute ankle sprains are common in sports and carry a significantly increased risk of recurrence after an initial injury. Bracing has been shown to reduce injury recurrence; however, athletes may decline this prophylactic measure due to fear of negative effect on athletic performance. Previous research examining the impact of bracing on performance has demonstrated conflicting results. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of bracing on choice reaction time and foot speed in healthy, young adults using computerized agility testing. Twenty-eight healthy athletes aged 18-25 years completed the …

Effect Of Velocity-Based Training On Vertical Jump Performance By Beach Volleyball Players, Filipe Aquino, Igor Nasser, Wladymir Külkamp, Bruno Ribeiro Ramalho Oliveira, Diego Viana Gomes, Everton Crivoi Do Carmo, Walace Monteiro, Eduardo Latari

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 18(3): 1061-1071, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70252/DFMZ2015 The aim of this study was to examine variations in countermovement jump (CMJ) performance after two velocity-based training (VBT) protocols in the half-squat exercise. Sixteen male beach volleyball athletes performed CMJ tests before and after three experimental sessions on the half-squat exercise. The two VBT protocols were performed in three sets, at a mean propulsive velocity (~ 0.49 m•s⁻¹) associated with relative intensity (~ 85% 1RM), with three minutes interset recovery. In the VL0-10 session, the participants stopped their sets upon reaching a velocity loss (VL) threshold of 10%. …

Blowing In The Wrong Direction? United States V. Osage Wind, Llc, Aubrey Thomas

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Fault Lines In Fossil Fuel Policy: The Ripple Effect On Mineral Rights And Regulatory Taking Implications, Myles Meyring

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Analyzing The Invocation Of The Force Majeure Clause Defense In Natural Gas Contract Dispute, Lindsay Kirkland

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Walking On Sunshine: A Survey Of Oklahoma Concurrent Land Use Law And How Accommodation Can Fill In Gaps Revealed By Emerging Solar Energy, Nick Halbroeder

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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The Clash Between Oklahoma’S Oil Industry And Overriding Royalty Interests: Why Legislative Action Is Needed, Bryce Cormack

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Not All That Glitters Is Black Gold: Using Stranded Gas To Mine Cryptocurrencies And The Public Regulation Of Waste, Emily Burns

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Digital Gold: The Impact Of Bitcoin Mining On Texas Surface Owners’ Rights, Kenney Broadnax

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Online Stair Rug Measurement: Remote Geometry-Based Sizing, Design, And Manufacturing Method (Trapezoidal, Triangular, Spiral,Polygonal And Different Shapes Etc.), Durmuş Günsür

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure presents a fully online measurement, design, and manufacturing workflow for irregularly shaped stair treads — including rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, polygonal, spiral, wedge, and semicircular forms.
The method converts customer-provided photographs into measurable geometric data using digital calibration (planar homography and scaling), computes step dimensions via geometric derivation and tolerance management, applies parametric edge clearances for safety and aesthetics, adapts rug patterns seamlessly across varied shapes, and finally enables non-slip, pile-free rug production.
The process eliminates on-site measurement and enables completion in approximately 1 day for measurement, 1 day for production, and 3–7 days for global delivery …

Controlling Evpn Load Balancing And Aliasing Per Mac Address, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

Ethernet VPN (EVPN) is a standards-based technology that uses the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) control plane to provide scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services over IP or Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks, supporting multi-homing for redundancy and load balancing through default aliasing across Provider Edge (PE) devices sharing a common Ethernet Segment Identifier (ESI). While effective for resiliency, current EVPN standards lack the ability to disable aliasing for specific Media Access Control (MAC) addresses, limiting deterministic traffic steering in scenarios such as security or analytics functions that require all traffic for a given MAC to traverse a single …

Women In The Construction Skilled Trades: Career Progression, Challenges, And Motivational Factors, Richard Hannah, Andrew Parzyck, Andrea Janzen, Amanda Portinari

Engaged Management ReView

Women remain significantly underrepresented in the construction industry, particularly in the skilled trades. Through qualitative exploratory interviews with six women, this study investigates the career trajectories, worksite barriers, and motivational influences shaping women’s experiences in the construction skilled trades. The research is framed using Donald Super’s Life-Span, Life-Space theory and expectancy-value theory (EVT) to explore how career stages and career value affect women’s experiences. Participants described gender bias, limited mentorship, and restricted advancement opportunities as primary challenges. This study highlights the need for industry-led initiatives to increase early exposure to trades, improve mentorship and sponsorship programs, and create structured pathways …

Examining Ethical Implications Regarding Biologically Assigned Males At Birth Participating In Athletics With Biologically Assigned Females At Birth: Transgender Sport Through The Lens Of Macintyre's Three Rival Versions Of Moral Enquiry, Jana J. Espy M.S., Kirk G. Mensch Phds

Journal of Religion and Business Ethics

This article investigates transgender participation in athletics and the ethical implications of competing in sport emphasizing divergent categories regarding biological sex at birth in comparison to arguments based on gender identity preference. We examine this topic utilizing MacIntyre’s Three Rival Versions of Moral Enquiry, highlighting competing and often incommensurate narratives within collegiate sport. We also elucidate concerns about the possibility of increased risk related to Bandura’s Moral Disengagement and associated harmful effects that could result in athletes and others who might disengage from their own moral self-sanctions to conform to a narrative or opinion incommensurate with their philosophical or …

Cover Panel And Bracket Strategy For Under Ip Electronic Modules, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

When having electronic modules its physical location is a significant consideration, for the under IP (Instrument Panel) module, it is installed in the dash and cowl zone, an area that positions it within the "kick zone" of the co-pilot's foot. This exposure creates vulnerability, as the module could be inadvertently impacted or damaged. New Approach This new solution was driven by several key objectives: primarily, to ensure the robust protection of the module from potential damage due to its exposed location. Additionally, the design aimed to simplify the installation process and enhance the overall serviceability of the module, making maintenance …

Modular Input/Output Port Adapter For Electronic Module, Manigandan Boopalan, Prashanth Pavithran, Joel Richard Goergen

Defensive Publications Series

A modular input/output port adapter is presented herein that provides for the ability to offload an input/output port from an electronic module, such as a router, to improve the use of physical space of the electronic module, balancing functional requirements with operational efficiency and customer value. In particular, the modular input/output port adapter leverages an underutilized input/output port to enhance port density and system performance of the electronic module.

Comparing Hbs Haplotypes Identified With Different Sets Of Snps: An Analysis In A Sample Of Hbas And Hbss Individuals From São Tomé E Príncipe, Licínio Manco, Inês Salgado, Sara Miguel Almeida, Celeste Bento

Human Biology Open Access Pre-Prints

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) occurs in individuals who are homozygous for the sickle hemoglobin (HbS) allele. The haplotypes of the HbS alleles can be traditionally ascertained through the analysis of five to eight informative restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) within the HBB gene cluster, defining the five major HbS haplotypes, commonly referred to as Bantu or Central African Republic (BAN/CAR), Benin (BEN), Cameroon (CAM), Senegal (SEN), and Arab-Indian (AI). In a recent study, it was suggested that four single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)—rs3834466, rs28440105, rs10128556, and rs968857—are sufficient to characterize most of the HbS haplotypes. In the present study, we investigated the …

2025 October 21 - Medical Student Education Committee Retreat Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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Socialism’S Contribution To An Important Episode In Bronx And New York Music History, Mark Naison

Occasional Essays

At a time when NYC may be electing its first openly Socialist mayor, it is time to share this story about Socialism’s contribution to an important episode in New York Music History.

Systems Intelligence Manager: Warfighter Dominance 2025 Technical Review Key Program, Daniel Hornberger

Space Dynamics Laboratory Publications

Objective & Background

• Objective
• Provide a governing network framework that reduces network congestion and improves connectivity, stability, and resilience
• Provide a single point for systems to connect to on varied networks, which also federates data to required entities
• Manage complex military CONOPs, controlling one or many heterogeneous unmanned platforms while coordinating collection efforts of varying sensor suites on each platform

Enhancing Knowledge And Skills Of Associate Degree Nursing Students In Addressing Workplace Violence And Incivility, Laurie A. Pittman

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

ADN students use current literature and personal experiences to enhance knowledge of violence and incivility in the clinical setting and its impact on patient outcomes and nurse burnout. Utilizing the ANA Code of Ethics as a framework, students determine the nurse’s role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

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Assessment Of Bullying Among San Diego Inpatient Nurses, Veronica S. Timple, Lina Najib Kawar, Tierra Mccottrell, Cassie Paulsen

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

This presentation displays to two medical centers' data sets that are part of a multisite mixed methods regional study. The study explored prevalence of bullying and intention to leave among Southern California nurses via SurveyMonkey®. Data were collected during the pandemic. Results, implications, and recommendation for nursing will be provided.

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A Nursing Perspective Of Antecedents And Consequences Of Incivility In Higher Education: A Scoping Review, Kaitlyn C. Tate, Greta G. Cummings, Leslie Hayduk, Diane Kunyk, Tatiana K. Penconek

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Incivility in nursing education may result in damaging effects for nursing students and faculty. In our scoping review of 107 included studies, faculty, student incivility, and stress were reported in multiple studies as antecedents of incivility in nursing education, while psychological and physiological negatives outcomes were widely reported as consequences.

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Nursing Peer Support And Quality Of Life, Kim Maryniak

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

A descriptive, correlational study was done to examine if a relationship exists between the use of peer support and the quality of life with participating nurses. Results and implications will be shared during this educational activity.

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Headache Common Cases, Michael Smith, Trevor Gerson

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

In this episode, we explore the most common types of headaches in children, how they present across age groups and what red flags to watch for. Our guest shares tips for diagnosing pediatric migraines, the impact of lifestyle factors and practical strategies for both acute and preventive management. Plus, hear a compelling case that highlights the complexity of pediatric headache care—and advice for general pediatricians without neurology access.Dr. Gerson, the presenter of this educational activity, has been an advisor for Theranica. This relevant financial relationship has been mitigated.

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Usa V. Carmine Mattia, Jr.

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

A Quality Improvement Project To Standardize Sexual Dysfunction Screening In Primary Care, Ashley M. D’Anna

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Sexual health is an essential aspect of overall well-being but is often overlooked in primary care due to provider discomfort, time constraints, and lack of standardized screening protocols. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to implement a consistent approach to screening for sexual dysfunction using the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX), a validated five-item tool assessing sex drive, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction. Guided by Swanson’s Theory of Caring and Pender’s Health Promotion Model, the project emphasized compassionate, patient-centered care and the promotion of health-enhancing behaviors.

Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework, the ASEX tool was incorporated into annual wellness visits following …

Integration Of An Artificial Intelligence–Based Autism Diagnostic Device Into The Echo Autism Primary Care Workflow: Prospective Observational Study, Kristin Sohl, Erik Linstead, Kelianne Heinz, Elia Eiroa Lledo, Alicia Brewer Curran, Melissa Mahurin, Valeria Nanclares-Nogués, Carmela Salomon, Minda Seal, Sharief Taraman

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

Background: Pediatric specialist shortages and rapidly rising autism prevalence rates have compelled primary care clinicians to consider playing a greater role in the autism diagnostic process. The ECHO Autism: Early Diagnosis Program (EDx) prepares clinicians to screen, evaluate, differentiate, diagnose, and provide longitudinal care for children with autism in primary care settings. Canvas Dx is a prescription-only Software as a Medical Device designed to support clinical diagnosis or rule out of autism, including in primary care settings. It is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for use, in conjunction with clinical judgment, in 18‐ to 72-month-olds with indicators …

Where Have You Been? Backtracking Microplastic To Its Source Using The Biomolecular Composition Of The Ecocorona, Amanda L. Dawson, Utpal Bose, Sophia Escobar-Correas, Kuok Yap, David J. Craik, Cassandra L. Pegg

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Microplastics are a diffuse contaminant with various global sources, pathways, and sinks. This study aimed to backtrack microplastics across environments using metaproteomic and eDNA metabarcoding information stored within the ecocorona. Pristine polyamide (PA) fibers, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers and fragments, and PET and PA preincubated in bovine serum albumin (BSA) were deployed into a tank housing Penaeus monodon to develop an ecocorona. Upon collection, BSA was detected within the ecocorona, along with P. monodon proteins, using mass spectrometry. BSA preincubation influenced the diversity and abundance of ecocorona proteins with pristine microplastics having more significantly enriched proteins. Most ecocorona proteins reflected …