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2025 September 16 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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Rutger Bregman’S Vision: Moral Ambition Without Imagination, Vladimir Snurenco

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

This review critiques Rutger Bregman’s top-down blueprint—higher taxes, new laws, and big-ticket nonprofits—as a centralized moralism that sidelines the institutions that actually nurture prosperity and dignity: family, church, enterprise, and local associations. I contrast Bregman’s Robin-Hood rhetoric (and his School for Moral Ambition) with a subsidiarity-driven vision rooted in Tocqueville, Kuyper, and Nisbet, and with Michael Pakaluk’s call for vocation within business. Drawing on research by Owen Zidar (the “stealthy wealthy”) and The Millionaire Next Door, I argue Bregman caricatures the rich and misunderstands how wealth is created.

I also question his nonprofit model: celebrating outputs (money raised, nets distributed) …

Tokenization And Interconnectedness: A Numerical Exploration, Alessandro Gioffré, Gabriele Camera

ESI Working Papers

Tokenization of assets has multiple implications for the operation of financial markets, among which are mitigating trade frictions and improving the interconnectedness of financial firms. This feature—if not properly managed—can propagate shocks more widely as compared to a traditional system. We study this double-edged aspect of tokenization using a matching model that makes explicit how firms are exposed to counterparty risk. We propose a way to manage this increased risk, through Financial Transactions Limiters, which exploit the technical advantages of tokenization in monitoring financial transactions of individual firms. We numerically analyze the possible social welfare consequences of tokenization, in …

Design, Synthesis And Antibacterial Evaluation Of Some New Pyrrolidine Derivatives Based Pyrazole Moiety Via Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction, Sabah Salim Al-Dulaimi, Muna Sameer Al-Rawi

Baghdad Science Journal

The following work involved synthesizing a new series of substituted Pyrrolidine/4H-Pyrazole-4-carbaldehyde derivatives [IV]_a-e derived from captopril known as an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor drug, using the Vilsmeier-Haack reaction. There were some steps involved for synthesizing new hydrazone compounds [III]_a-e via refluxing equal mole of captopril hydrazide [II] with different substituted aromatic ketone (acetophenone, 4-hydroxyacetophenone, 4-aminoacetophenone, 4-nitroacetophenone, and 4-bromoacetophenone) in benzene via condensation reaction. The newly substituted 4H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehyde derivatives [IV]_a-e are obtained via a cyclization reaction of substitute hydrazones [III]_a-e heating with POCl₃/DMF, under Vilsmeier–Haack reaction. The prepared pyrrolidine derivatives-based pyrazole …

Preparation Of Graphene Oxide From Waste Pencils And Loading It On The Surface Of Melamine-Formaldehyde/Rgo Composite For Hydrocarbons Removal, Afraa Mamoon Ahmed, Mohammed Qasim Mohammed, Hayder Baqer Abdullah

Baghdad Science Journal

With the increasing technological development, the problem of hydrocarbon pollution has become one of the urgent problems of our current era. Many techniques have been proposed and applied to address this phenomenon, including the use of polymer-based nanocomposites. This study involved the preparation of a few wrinkled layers of graphene oxide from waste pencils (wp-GO) as proved by the High-resolution transmission electron microscopy HRTEM image. Besides, magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and showed superparamagnetic properties due to the magnetic properties of 40 emu/g saturation magnetization and close to zero coercivity, the structure is mostly spherical particles with a diameter …

Quantum Chemical Studies, Characterization And Understanding The Inhibition Effect Of Pulicaria Jaubertii Oil, Growing In Yemen, As A New Eco-Friendly Inhibitor For C38 Steel Corrosion In 1 M Hcl Medium, A. Al Maofari, Y. Otifah, M. Benmessaoud, S. El Hajjaji

Baghdad Science Journal

The inhibitive action of Pulicaria Jaubertii essential oil (PJEO), as green inhibitor, has been investigated on the carbon (C38) steel corrosion in 1 M HCl by using inductively coupled plasmas spectrometry (ICP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization and gravimetric measurements. The increasing of oil concentrations increases the carbon steel corrosion resistance (The inhibition efficiency), which rose to 94% in the optimal concentration (2.5 g/l). The specimen surfaces were analysed by using Infra-Red spectroscopy (IR) and scanning electronic microscope (SEM). The obtained results showed the presence of oil molecules adsorbed onto the specimen surface. Langmuir adsorption model was followed by …

04. Equilibrium Thermodynamics Iv: Applications, Gerhard Müller

Equilibrium Statistical Physics

Part four of course materials for Statistical Physics I: PHY525, taught by Gerhard Müller at the University of Rhode Island. Documents will be updated periodically as more entries become presentable.

Updated with version 2 on 1/8/2026.

Usa V. Rajeri Curry

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Behavioral Health Leadership Strategies Used To Promote Cultural Change Within A Behavioral Health Organization, Jessica Wishom

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The deficiency of patient-centered care and active treatment within behavioral health hospitals continues to contribute to decreased patient satisfaction, increased rapid readmissions, and low employee engagement and morale. This qualitative case study explored how behavioral health leadership in a for-profit behavioral health hospital in the southwestern United States addressed challenges related to patient-centered care and active treatment to foster cultural change. The study was grounded in the Baldrige framework of excellence. Data collection included semi structured interviews with behavioral health leaders and analysis of the hospital’s internal archival data, including patient satisfaction surveys and rapid readmission rates. Thematic analysis identified …

Service Learning And Association To Social Responsibility And The Process Of Cultural Competence In Nursing Practice, Helene Kay Hegge

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Service Learning and Association to Social Responsibility and the Process of Cultural Competence in Nursing Practice by Helene Hegge MSN, Walden University, 2011 BSN, Mount Marty University, 1986 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Nursing Walden University August 2025 Cultural competence and social responsibility are essential qualities of baccalaureate-prepared nurses. Cultural competence and social responsibility can occur in nursing students following their service learning (SL) experience and remain to influence practice as a professional nurse. The purpose of this basic qualitative study using 18 individual interviews of nurses who participated in …

B-Catenin/B-Cell Lymphoma 9 Protein-Protein Interaction Inhibiting Peptidomimetics, Jianfeng Cai, Peng Sang, Yan Shi, Haitao Ji, Min Zhang

USF Patents

Disclosed herein is a series of helical sulfono-γ-AApeptides that mimic the binding mode of the α-helical HD2 domain of B-Cell Lymphoma 9 (BCL9). As disclosed herein, sulfono-γ-AApeptides can structurally and functionally mimic the α-helical domain of BCL9, and selectively disrupt β-catenin/BCL9 PPIs with even higher potency. More intriguingly, these sulfono-γ-AApeptides can enter cancer cells, bind with β-catenin and disrupt β-catenin/BCL PPI, and exhibit excellent cellular activity, which is much more potent than the BCL9 peptide. Furthermore, enzymatic stability studies demonstrated the remarkable stability of the helical sulfono-γ-AApeptides, with no degradation in the presence of pronase for 24 h, augmenting their …

Human Origin Probiotic Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Hl-200 To Reduce Leaky Gut By Metabolizing Ethanolamine, Hariom Yadav, Shalini Jain, Sidharth Mishra

USF Patents

The present disclosure provides for a method of treating increased gut permeability, including administering a therapeutically effective amount of a human-derived probiotic to a patient in need thereof. Further provided herein is a method of increasing a patient's metabolism of ethanolamine, including administering a therapeutically effective amount of human derived probiotics to the patient in need thereof. Also provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition, including a first strain of Lactobacillus and a second probiotic strain. The present disclosure also provides for a pharmaceutical composition, including Lactobacillus and an antidiabetic drug. Additionally, provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition, including Lactobacillus and …

Control Of Robotic Arms Through Hybrid Inverse Kinematics And Intuitive Reference Frame, Lei Wu, Redwan Alqasemi, Rajiv Dubey

USF Patents

Disclosed is an intuitive robotic device control reference frame with hybrid inverse kinematics having a natural and easier human-robot interface. A system for controlling a robot can include a robotic device that performs tasks, an input device that receives user input indicating desired movement of the robotic device to perform the tasks, and a controller that controls the robotic device based on the user input. The controller can receive signals identifying the user input, determine a ground reference frame and an end-effector reference frame for controlling movement of the robotic device, generate, based on the ground reference frame and the …

Digitized Endocasts And Brains: A Perspective On Measurements And Historical Analyses Of The Evolution Of 172 Fossil And Extant Amniote Specimens, Harry J Jerison, Catherine M Early, Andrew A Farke, Ashley C Morhardt

2020-Current year OA Pubs

This perspective paper is intended to stimulate future research and discussion of brain evolution in amniotes by sharing 172 digitized endocasts of extinct and extant species spanning 60 million years. Using 3D digital surface scans of physical (

Be Your Own Brain Advocate: Why Older People Should Request Routine Cognitive Testing, Josey M. Batura, Elizabeth B. Fauth

All Current Publications

Your primary care physician can conduct regular screenings and track cognitive changes; however, patients may need to advocate for and request testing. If there is noticeable loss in cognitive function, you may benefit from a more accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan or care plan from a medical specialist. Detecting cognitive changes early is better than knowing too late.

Reeds Run Amok: A Practical Guide To Managing Phragmites-Invaded Wetlands, Christine Rohal, Keith Hambrecht, Chad Cranney, Karin M. Kettenring

All Current Publications

Phragmites australis (common reed or simply “phragmites”) is a tall-statured, highly productive wetland grass. It spreads rapidly, often displacing native plants and degrading critical habitat for shorebirds and waterfowl by reducing the availability of nesting, loafing, and foraging areas. Phragmites also consumes large amounts of water, adding pressure to already scarce water resources. Additionally, the accumulation of standing dead biomass can be a fire hazard. Phragmites makes large areas of wetlands inaccessible to both wildlife and humans. This guide provides guidance on managing phragmites.

Amino Acids And Cart Distinguish A-Β+ Ketosis-Prone Diabetes From Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes During Hyperglycemic Crises, Farook Jahoor, Jean W Hsu, Kelly R Keene, W Frank Peacock, Xiaofang Huang, Danielle Guffey, Jinyoung Byun, Rasmus Bennet, Ake Lernmark, Mustafa Tosur, Ashok Balasubramanyam

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Context: When clinically stable, patients with A-β+ ketosis-prone diabetes (KPD) manifest unique markers of amino acid metabolism. Biomarkers differentiating KPD from type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) during hyperglycemic crises would accelerate diagnosis and management.

Objective: Compare serum metabolomics of KPD, T1D, and T2D patients during hyperglycemic crises, and utilize classification and regression tree (CART) modeling to distinguish these forms of diabetes.

Methods: At an urban hospital emergency center, adults with KPD, T1D, and T2D during hyperglycemic crises with or without diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and healthy controls, underwent comparisons of serum metabolite and hormonal profiles and CART analyses. …

A Single Center Study Of The Symbol Digit Modalities Test As A Screening Tool For Cognitive Impairment In Parkinson’S Disease, Daniyell Thomason, Morganne Manuel, Shannin Moody, Jesus Lovera, Brain Copeland, Deidre Devier

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can include physical signs and possibly cognitive impairment, resulting from the convergence of pathologicalprocesses involving dopaminergic dysfunction, accumulation ofalpha-synuclein, cholinergic deficits, and disruption of otherneurotransmitter systems. We used screening tests to evaluate thecharacteristics of cognitive performance in patients with PD and to assess their validity compared tothe Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Methods: This is a natural history study of participants with PD and controls screened for possible cognitive impairment using the MoCA, Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), and King-Devick (KD). The groups were compared on performance and then factors associated with cognitive performance (age, diagnosis, and …

Sorting Nexin 3 Promotes Ischemic Retinopathy Through Rip1- And Rip3-Mediated Myeloid Cell Necroptosis And Mitochondrial Fission, Jiaojiao Wang, Chunhong Zhou, Kai Zhuang, Jiami Zou, Wanlu Qiu, Mei Jin, Weile Ye, Pinglian Yang, Zhihua Zheng, Qing Zhou, Zunnan Huang, Yuanxiang Wang, Peiqing Liu, Jing Lu, Yuqing Huo, Zhiping Liu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Proliferative retinopathy is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in humans; however, the molecular mechanisms behind the immune cell–mediated retinal angiogenesis remain poorly elucidated. Here, using single-cell RNA sequencing in an oxygen-induced retinopathy (OIR) model, we identified an enrichment of sorting nexin (SNX)-related pathways, with SNX3, a member of the SNX family that is involved in endosomal sorting and trafficking, being significantly upregulated in the myeloid cell subpopulations of OIR retinas. Immunostaining showed that SNX3 expression is markedly increased in the retinal microglia/macrophages of mice with OIR, which is mainly located within and around the neovascular tufts. Myeloid cell-specific deficiency …

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Louisiana Law Review

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Re: Comment Letter For Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Draft Final Leak Infiltration Evaluation (Dated July 24, 2025), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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Budget Tradeoffs Shape Food Insecurity Among U.S. Older Adults, Madonna Harrington Meyer, Colleen M. Heflin

Population Health Research Brief Series

For low-income older adults, it may be difficult to meet basic needs on a fixed monthly income. Stretching resources can be difficult, especially if unexpected expenses arise, leading many older adults to face difficult budget tradeoffs. Based on the book, Food for Thought: Understanding Older Adults Food Insecurity, this brief summarizes how budget tradeoffs between food and other essential expenses—housing, utilities, medical care, transportation, and personal and cleaning supplies—shape food insecurity among older adults.

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Louisiana Law Review

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Limiting Liability For Negligently Inflicted Emotional Distress Absent Physical Harm In Louisiana: Moresi Revisited And Misapplied In Spencer V. Valero, James Étienne Viator, Aubrey Dawn Rector

Louisiana Law Review

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Exorcising The Devil’S Proof: Evaluating Louisiana’S Latest Revisions On Real Actions, Caleb O'Connell

Louisiana Law Review

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Stop The Cap: A Constitutional Examination Of The Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act’S Damages Cap 50 Years After Its Passage, Jack Ducote

Louisiana Law Review

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Pyrolysis And In-Line Catalytic Cracking Of A Polyolefin Mixture Using A Commercial Hzsm-5 Catalyst, Biagio Ciccone, Martin Olazar, Katrin Santin, Maider Amutio, Maite Artetxe, Gartzen Lopez, Massimo Urciuolo, Giovanna Ruoppolo

PYROLIQ III – 2025: Pyrolysis and Liquefaction of Biomass and Wastes

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Warming Induces Unexpectedly High Soil Respiration In A Wet Tropical Forest, Tana E. Wood, Colin Tucker, Aura M. Alonso-Rodríguez, M. Isabel Loza, Iana F. Grullón-Penkova, Molly A. Cavaleri, Christine S. O'Connell, Sasha C. Reed

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Tropical forests are a dominant regulator of the global carbon cycle, exchanging more carbon dioxide with the atmosphere than any other terrestrial biome. Climate models predict unprecedented climatic warming in tropical regions in the coming decades; however, in situ field warming studies are severely lacking in tropical forests. Here we present results from an in situ warming experiment in Puerto Rico, where soil respiration responses to ⁺4 ^oC warming were assessed half-hourly for a year. Soil respiration rates were 42-204% higher in warmed relative to ambient plots, representing some of the highest soil respiration rates reported for any …

A Comparison Of Whole-Brain Dose During Stereotactic Radiosurgery For Multiple Metastases Across Technology Platforms, Alonso Gutierrez

All Publications

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is now the gold standard radiation technique for the treatment of multiple brain metastases. By virtue of its targeting accuracy, SRS, relative to whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT), maximizes both the likelihood of tumor ablation while minimizing irradiation (injury) of the uninvolved brain. The extent to which the latter objective is accomplished varies among radiosurgery platforms. In this study, we used a standardized imaging dataset taken from a patient with 10 random brain metastases to calculate the radiation dose delivered to the uninvolved normal brain across a range of modern SRS delivery platforms. This analysis reveals that irradiation of …

Long-Term Behavior Of Subordinated Branching Processes With Prevailing Emigration, George Yanev

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

This paper deals into the long-term behavior of subordinated critical branching processes with migration. We focus on scenarios where emi­gration is the dominant factor and introduce additional randomness in timing through a subordination mechanism, involving renewal processes. The key findings highlight how the initial population size and the interar­rival mean time influence both asymptotic behavior of the non-extinction probability and corresponding Yaglom type limit theorems. We also study an alternating regenerative process, when the population cycles between zero and positive states. This research complements previous studies for processes when immigration prevails over emigration.