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Enhancing Childhood Development With Vedic Manas Yoga: A School-Based Intervention Study, Acharya Balkrishna, Upasana Agarwal, Arvind Rana, Devika Balagopalan, Ajit Sharma, Shubhangi Shrivastava, Vedpriya Arya

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

In today’s world, with rapid technological growth and rising mental health concerns among youth, there’s an urgent need to reconnect with holistic practices that promote overall well-being. Vedic Manas Yoga offers a comprehensive approach through activities like Sun gazing, Yajna, breathing exercises, meditation, yogic practices, sound frequencies, laughter, and brain exercises to stimulate the brain and pineal gland. However, there’s limited research on replicating these benefits in school environments. This study explores the effects of integrating Vedic Manas Yoga into a school curriculum for children aged 5 to 11.

The study involved 169 participants, with a majority of 77.5% female …

Association Of Scapular Stability And Distal Extremity Functioning In Dental Professionals, Anushree Gawde, Tejashree A. Dabholkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: Dental professionals require a steady hand and steady posture to maintain during their work. Maintaining posture in a position of shoulder elevation and abduction to perform fine dental tasks can lead to the involvement of scapular musculature and pain in the upper quadrant. This study helps establish the correlation between distal extremity and upper quadrant functioning in dental professionals.

Methodology: The study included 384 dental professionals. The analysis of scapular stability measure was done by lateral scapular slide test, scapular index, scapular dyskinesia yes/no test, scapular assistance test, and scapular repositioning test. Individual muscle strength of scapular muscles was …

The Precarious Paradox: An Observational Study On The Prevalence And Correlates Of Known Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease Among Healthcare Workers In Thiruvalla, Kerala, Nanda Prasad, Neeraj Rajeev, Krishna Theerth Anil, Shaliet Rose Sebastian

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: India, a nation grappling with the dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, faces a peculiar paradox within its healthcare system. While its medical professionals work tirelessly to combat these very ailments, they themselves harbour an alarming threat: a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This underscores the importance of Doctors prioritizing their own health and wellbeing.

Objective: To assess prevalence and correlates of known risk factors of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) among doctors in Thiruvalla, Kerala.

Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among 280 doctors of both genders Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district, Central Kerala from June to December 2023. …

Clinico-Etiological Profile Of Hyponatremia And Its Consequences On Blood Gas Parameters, Harshita Singh, Anil Gurtoo, Lh Ghotekar, Motilal Negi, Priya Bansal, Rajeev Goyal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction: Hyponatremia, characterized by serum sodium levels/L, is a common electrolyte disorder affecting 15–22% of hospitalized patients. The clinical manifestations of hyponatremia stem from intracellular water shift. It causes cerebral edema and primarily manifests as neurological symptoms. The etiology of hyponatremia can be identified through a comprehensive history, physical examination, and assessment of volume status. Hypoxia emerges as a significant factor in brain damage among individuals with hyponatremic encephalopathy.

Methodology: The study enrolled 100 consenting inpatients with hyponatremia (/L) from the Department of General Medicine.

Results: The mean age was 49.4 ± 17.15 years, with an equal male-to-female ratio. The …

Isolation And Characterization Of Exosome From Cancer Stem Cells-Derived From Glioblastoma Cell Line, Afira Beig, Manjula Kambi, Vijay M. Kumbar, Kajol T Kammar, Krutika Lolsure, Dimple Saikia, Surya Pratap Singh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background: Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a stubborn subpopulation that fuel therapy resistance, tumor recurrence, and metastasis. In glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) — one of the deadliest brain tumors — CSCs make treatment especially challenging. Here, we set out to isolate, characterize, and compare exosomes released by CSCs and non-CSCs in the U87 glioblastoma cell line.

Methods: We grew U87 cells in serum-free, growth-factor-rich conditions to encourage tumor sphere formation, isolating CSCs. Flow cytometry confirmed CSC identity with strong CD133 positivity. To test chemo-resistance, we measured temozolomide (TMZ) IC₅₀ values using an MTT assay. We isolated exosomes from CSCs and …

Three-Dimensional(3d) Printing In Otorhinolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery: A Review, Santosh Kumar Swain

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Nowadays, the medical sciences make extensive use of three-dimensional (3D) printing. In clinical practice of otorhinolaryngology, 3D printing can be useful for training, reconstructing missing tissues, and planning complex surgeries or cases of deformity. These days, 3D printing is being used more and more in otolaryngology practice. 3D printing has also huge potential to revolutionize the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Given the high cost and scarcity of traditional teaching resources like cadavers, 3D printing offers trainees a chance to get more exposure. Future educational program may be considered with implementation of 3D printing on a large scale …

An Old Law With New Tricks? The Prospects And Pitfalls Of Using The Antiquities Act Of 1906 To Shape Climate Policy On Federal Lands, Chick Hallinan

Vanderbilt Law Review En Banc

The Antiquities Act of 1906 empowers the president to declare a national monument on federally owned land, subject to constraints. As physical hazards enhanced by climate change endanger historically or biologically valuable objects and places, the Act can shape climate policy on federal land—extending the designation to new tracts and enhancing protections on existing monuments. This Note contends that climate change qualifies as a threat to federal public lands sufficient to trigger presidential authority to proclaim a national monument. Still, any such proclamation must account for the constitutional and statutory restraints that have some gravity on the president’s power to …

Probiotics: A Powerful Ally In Alleviating Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis In Head And Neck Cancer, Punnya V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

The Jacod-Yor Theorem For Sigma Martingales And The Second Fundamental, Moritz Sohns

Journal of Stochastic Analysis

In this paper, we prove the Jacod-Yor Theorem for sigma martingales, a class of processes that generalize local martingales and play a pivotal role in financial mathematics. While the Jacod-Yor Theorem has been extensively studied for L2-martingales, martingales, and local martingales, no prior version exists for sigma martingales. Our result establishes the connection between sigma martingales and their martingale representation properties, addressing a critical gap in the literature. As an application, we prove the Second Fundamental Theorem of Asset Pricing for markets where price processes are modeled as sigma martingales.

Address By His Excellency President General Mohammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Address By His Highness The Aga Khan On The Occasion Of The Aga Khan University Charter Presentation Ceremony

Charter of the University

No abstract provided.

Payment Method Recommendation To Maximize Linked Benefits, Daniel V. Klein, Jon Chu

Defensive Publications Series

Digital wallets and payment applications support storing payment instrument information and using it to make payments for physical as well as virtual shopping. Many payment instruments are associated with perks that are delivered to the user upon satisfaction of certain criteria, e.g., spend amounts, spend types, etc. It is challenging for users to remember specifics of the currently active perks and to use appropriate instruments for individual purchases to maximize such perks. This disclosure describes techniques, implemented with specific user permission to access user data, to determine and recommend suitable payment methods to users at the point of purchase to …

2025 Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology : One Hundred And Forty-Seventh Commencement May 31, 2025, Rose-Hulman Comm And Marketing

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Avoidance Of Mental Health Utilization And Reporting Of Symptoms Among U.S. Air Force Active-Duty Service Members In Civilian-Equivalent Career Fields, Nadja Bright, Patricia Hopkins-Smith, Jesma Revering, Marcia Bennett, Jim Theisen

Theses and Graduate Projects

The high suicide rate among U.S. active-duty military personnel and veterans is a significant public health concern. Despite the high prevalence rate of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) among this population, service members are less likely to seek mental health services compared to the civilian population. Factors such as fear of career harm, stigma, and barriers to care contribute to this avoidance. This study aimed to investigate if service members in civilian-equivalent (non-combat) jobs are less likely to disclose psychological symptoms compared to those in combat-related career fields and to assess the impact of perceived importance …

Beneath The Surface: Unearthing Legal, Cultural, And Environmental Challenges To Resource Extraction On Indigenous Land, Danara Greer

San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law

Much of the world’s natural capital lies on or beneath lands occupied by Indigenous peoples. Since the advent of colonialism, Indigenous communities have tirelessly safeguarded their land from encroachment by extractive industries. The contemporary consequences of resource extraction on Indigenous lands include environmental degradation and cultural heritage destruction. Rather than providing a legal pathway to self-determination, the United States Supreme Court has eroded tribal sovereignty and undermined the trust relationship between tribes and the federal government. American Indians and Alaska Natives are prohibited from tapping into their resource wealth by an intricate bureaucratic framework that dictates how resources may—and may …

A Century Of Innovation: The Ada And The Forsyth Institute Partnership, Manish Chopra Dmd

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This article details the new partnership between the Forsyth Institute, a century-old leader in dental and craniofacial research, and the American Dental Association to create the ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI). This global research powerhouse is pioneering breakthroughs in oral microbiology, fluoride research, saliva diagnostics and AI-driven smart fillings. The partnership represents a strategic alliance aimed at elevating dental science, education and professional standards.

Silly Little Romance Books: Analyzing The Value And Function Of The Popular Romance Genre, Mckenzie Chan

Honors Projects

Amidst the increasing popularity of the romance genre, as evidenced by notable growth on online platforms such as TikTok, this project interrogates the perceived value and function of contemporary romance fiction. Drawing on the existing field of romance scholarship, this paper synthesizes key arguments pertaining to romance’s content, readers, form, and market, respectively. Such analysis is grounded in a reading of Ana Huang’s 2021 novel Twisted Love. Furthermore, given the highly gendered nature of popular romance, lenses of feminist critique are used to unpack the cultural significance of these narratives, exploring both the dangers and the merits that they …

May 13, 2025 Faculty Senate Minutes: Special Session, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Learning That Sticks: How Students Remember Invasive Species Through Different Learning Methods, Francesco L. Miniello

Honors College Theses

This study aimed to determine which learning methods are most effective at helping students learn about invasive species. Research through literature reviews showed that active learning methods can best help students learn and retain information regarding aspects of the natural environment. This includes hands-on activities such as participating in discussions, making observations, playing games, and interacting with objects like animals. The experiment tested different active and passive learning methods. This included watching presentations under passive learning or reviewing information online through active learning. Results showed that participants felt more confident about learning the material through active learning and were more …

Motivations For Early High-Profile Frib Experiments, B. Alex Brown, Alexandra Gade, S. Ragnar Stroberg, Jutta E. Escher, Kevin Fossez, Pablo Giuliani, Calem R. Hoffman, Witold Nazarewicz, Chien Yeah Seng, Agnieszka Sorensen, Nicole Vassh, Daniel Bazin, Kyle W. Brown, Mark A. Caprio, Heather Crawford, Pawel Danielewicz, Christian Drischler, Ronald F. Garcia Ruiz, Kyle Godbey, Robert Grzywacz, Linda Hlophe, Jeremy W. Holt, Hiro Iwasaki, Dean Lee, Silvia M. Lenzi, Sean Liddick, Rebeka Lubna, Augusto O. Macchiavelli, Gabriel Martínez-Pinedo, Anna Mccoy, Alexis Mercenne, Kei Minamisono, Belen Monteagudo

Faculty Publications

This white paper is the result of a collaboration by many of those that attended a workshop at the facility for rare isotope beams (FRIB), organized by the FRIB Theory Alliance (FRIB-TA), on ‘Theoretical Justifications and Motivations for Early High-Profile FRIB Experiments’. It covers a wide range of topics related to the science that will be explored at FRIB. After a brief introduction, the sections address: section 2: Overview of theoretical methods, section 3: Experimental capabilities, section 4: Structure, section 5: Near-threshold Physics, section 6: Reaction mechanisms, section 7: Nuclear equations of state, section 8: Nuclear astrophysics, section 9: Fundamental …

Experiential Learning In Lecture Settings For Ides 200: Programs, Codes & Standards, Emily Cerny

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

In traditional lecture settings, students take notes from a lecturer’s recitations and have minimal interaction with each other and the world around them. For IDES 200: Programs, Codes & Standards, a key aspect of learning is for students to understand the connections between the concepts learned in class and the built environment. To increase this connection and get students thinking in different manners, experiential learning methodologies were introduced through in-class exercises and within the course assignments alongside typical lectures and lecture comprehension quizzes. By surveying students’ perceptions of assignments and course activities, the goal of this course portfolio is to …

The Management Of The Bus Rapid Transit (Brt) System And Its Impact On Mobility In Lagos State, Nigeria, Olukayode Lasisi, Mayowa Paul Obembe, Leke Kayode Onabanjo, Tolulope Oluwatosin Bamiro, Oluwatobee Omowumi Iyiola

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

Lagos is famous for its high traffic congestion and insufficient road infrastructure. This study examined the effect of BRT management and its influence on mobility in Lagos State. The study adopted a cross-sectional design involving data gathering through the primary data collection method using a closed-ended questionnaire purposively administered to 100 commuters of BRT buses in Lagos. The findings revealed a high positive relationship between managing the BRT system and mobility in Lagos State. Additionally, the findings indicate a robust and positive causal relationship between Lagos State’s BRT system and transportation development. The BRT system contributes to improving transportation infrastructure …

A Legacy Of Presence: The Enduring Impact Of Faith-Based Service, Abby M. Foreman

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"A legitimate but limited role of government and an acknowledgement of other social structures having legitimate authority in life—these are key elements of the Reformed, pluralist approach."

Posting about Christianity and public justice from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

A Legacy of Presence

The Effect Of Bilateral Stimulation On Reducing Tantrum Behaviors In Autistic Children, Pui Kwan Chan

Theses and Dissertations

Autistic children often experience difficulty with emotional regulation, resulting in problem behaviors. This study investigates whether wearable vibrating devices, delivering bilateral stimulation (BLS), effectively reduce tantrum behaviors (i.e., aggression, property destruction, and verbal outbursts) in autistic children when used within an applied behavior analysis (ABA) setting. Three autistic children ages 7-10 participated in an A-B-A-B single-case experimental design conducted at a private autism clinic. Each child wore wireless BLS devices during their regular therapy sessions. A functional relation between the independent and dependent variable was observed. The overall combined average Tau-U score across all three participants was -0.41 with the …

Finding Meaning In Mourning: Building Empathetic Responses To Grieving Individuals Using Immersive Technologies, Brooke C. Strong

Theses and Dissertations

Immersive grief narratives offer a novel approach to fostering emotional support by deeply engaging audiences and eliciting empathetic responses. Grounded in the narrative transportation theory theoretical framework (Green & Brock, 2000), grief narrative research, and supported by existing literature on immersive media, this study examines how immersive 360-degree grief narratives compare to traditional video formats' ability to elicit sympathy, affective empathy, and cognitive empathy towards those grieving. Specifically, the study investigates how presence, conceptualized as realism and sense of being there, and narrative arousal shape empathetic responses toward individuals experiencing grief. By integrating these theoretical frameworks, this research seeks to …

The Impact Of The Co-Teaching Model On The Academic Growth Of The General Education Student, Paula Matkov Andries

Theses and Dissertations from DePaul University

This quantitative study aimed to determine whether there is a positive impact on the academic growth of general education students' reading and math growth between co-taught classrooms compared to traditional one-teacher classrooms within a suburban public school district over the course of one academic year. The school district has implemented co-taught programming with longevity as a special education instructional model in three of the eight elementary schools and in both middle schools. This study focused on the conditional growth of standardized test scores in reading and math for fourth and fifth-graders who have not been identified with special education needs, …

Colorectal Cancer And The Risk Of Mortality Among Individuals With Suicidal Ideation, Srikanta Banerjee, Jagdish Khubchandani, Stanley Nkemjika

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers

Suicide is a major public health problem that has grown at alarming rates in the last two decades. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common causes of cancer deaths in the United States in both males and females. However, the influence of suicidal ideation (SI) on the association between CRC and risk of mortality has not been well examined.

METHODS: For this study, the 2005-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a nationally representative survey of United States adults aged 20 years or older, was utilized. CRC survivorship was determined from self-reported data on CRC, and mortality …

Artificial Intelligence And Astronomy: Lab Manual For Generative Ai-Based Learning Activities, Vasiliy Znamenskiy

Open Educational Resources

This laboratory manual introduces an innovative approach to teaching astronomy by integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools into hands-on educational activities. Aimed at undergraduate and general education students, the manual guides learners through interactive exercises that involve evaluating AI-generated text responses, creating scientifically inspired images, and producing short educational videos about astronomical phenomena. By engaging with platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, DALL·E, and InVideo, students develop critical thinking skills, enhance their digital literacy, and deepen their understanding of space science. The method emphasizes inquiry-based learning, creativity, and scientific communication, preparing students to become thoughtful users of AI in academic and …

Influencing Factors Of Angle-Of-Arrival Estimator Based On Deep Learning, Guohao Pang

Dissertations and Theses

Deep learning (DL)-based angle-of-arrival (AoA) estimation offers significant advantages over traditional signal processing methods, especially in complex and high-noise environments. However, situational complexity and differences in hardware can significantly impact the estimator's performance. It is therefore of interest to investigate the relationship between the performance of deep learning models and the variation of physical parameters such as the number of signal sources, the number of receiving antennas, and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). In this study, we investigate the impact of these variations on deep learning-based AoA estimation by systematically analyzing how the variations in the characteristics of the received signal …

Protecting Traditional Cultural Expressions: Law, Indigenous Protocols, Library Practices, Ulia Gosart, Valmaine Toki, Susan Townzen

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

This study responds to contemporary international policy developments focused on protecting Indigenous creative work classified as Traditional Cultural Expressions. The study claims that states’ interests continue to guide policies in this area, compromising the relationship between regulations and the aspirations and needs of Indigenous communities. The study uses comparative methodology and content analysis to develop this argument. The study also highlights the significance of partnerships between Indigenous communities and cultural institutions that may function as alternative means to protect Indigenous creative works. The study explores cases from Indigenous communities and cultural institutions in New Zealand, the USA, and Mexico to …

Snow, Ice And Permafrost Landscapes As ‘Frozen Commons’: Examples From Northern Mongolia, Mariia Kuklina, Vera Kuklina, Nikolay Shiklomanov, Alexander Shiklomanov, Kelsey Nyland, Khadbaatar Sandag, Enkh Amgalan Sandag, Natalia Krasnoshtanova, Dmitrii Kobylkin, Alexander Kholodov, Andrey Petrov

Faculty Publications

Cryosphere has a global role as a biogeophysical phenomenon. It affects the livelihoods of people inhabiting permafrost areas and is affected by human activity within and outside of the cryosphere’s geographical span. ‘Frozen commons’ (FCs) are cryosphere resources and landscapes, defined by snow, ice, and permafrost, that are experienced, used, protected and managed by groups of people together. This paper highlights collaboration between herders and scientists aimed at improving the understanding of FCs in northern Mongolia, a region of rapid cryosphere transformation. The impact of climate change on Indigenous and pastoralist communities in Mongolia is profound, leading to the damage …