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On The Use Of Nonlinear Electrophoresis For Separating Particles And Cells In Insulator-Based Electrokinetic Systems, Alaleh Vaghef-Koodehi

Theses

The increasing demand for efficient separation processes of micron-sized particles, including microorganisms, highlights the importance of developing low-cost, non-labor-intensive, and time-efficient techniques. Insulator-based electrokinetic (iEK) systems have proven to be a practical alternative to bench-scale methodologies such as centrifugation and membrane filtration. Several studies have reported the separation of microparticles by employing direct current (DC) voltages. However, all of them have overlooked the phenomenon of nonlinear electrophoresis (EPNL) and its role in the electrokinetic migration of particles. This study combines mathematical modeling and experiments to extend the capabilities of iEK systems. This dissertation has four aims: (1) to separate microparticles …

Exploring The Therapeutic Potential Of Plant Extract-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles For Advanced Wound Healing: A Comprehensive Review, Samar A. Salim, Tasneem Abed, Esraa Abdelazim, Noura Eissa, Mahmoud Elsabahy, Elbadawy Kamoun

Nanotechnology Research Centre

No abstract provided.

Entropic Origins And Quantum Dissolution Of Temporal Structure, Lucille Sugarman

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

Findings conceptually investigate the quantum mechanical nature of time and its relationship with the second law of thermodynamics. At the quantum level, the distinction between past and future dissolves, and the present moment, as commonly understood, ceases to exist. Time's directional flow—the "arrow of time"—arises not from the fundamental laws themselves, but from boundary conditions and observer-dependent coarse-graining.

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Raul Barrea

Mass Transfer In Binary Stars, Pierson Lipschultz

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

I investigated the properties of mass transfer in binary star systems. I feature results from Vela X-1, V404 Cygni, and W Ursae Majoris as well as corroborating data from POSYDON. Furthermore, I found the local populations on an HR diagram of each system. Additionally, I found anomalous data properties in both MESA and V404 Cygni which warrant further investigation.

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Joseph DalSanto

A Modern Witch Hunt: America’S Past And Future Of Mass Hysteria And Its Emergence In Contemporaneous Abortion Politics, Makayla Reynolds

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Monochromacy Of Justice: The Global Cost Of Racial Colorblindness, Arnold Brown Jr.

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Of K9s And Quadrupeds: A Cautionary Concession To Police Dogs, Elizabeth N. Jones

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Comparative Analysis Of Sexual Violence Laws And Policies Across Countries, Arwah S. Ajmeri

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

My research examines sexual violence laws in multiple countries, focusing on legislative clarity, enforcement mechanisms, and sociocultural influences. Using a comparative analysis approach, it investigates how variations in legal frameworks and cultural contexts impact the effectiveness of these laws. Findings reveal that comprehensive legislation, robust enforcement, and supportive cultural attitudes are crucial in reducing incidents and improving survivor outcomes. These insights contribute to global policy reform efforts, aiming to strengthen protections and effectively prevent sexual violence worldwide.

Faculty Sponsor: Maureen Heffern Ponicki

Insights Of Intersectional Theory In The Rwandan-Drc Conflict, Yahya Chowdhury

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

The 1994 Rwandan Genocide, one of the worst atrocities committed in recorded history, had major social and political ramifications for the region. Analyzing the genocide under the light of Intersectional IR theory highlights these impacts and better allows us to understand the nature of the conflict taking place today.

Faculty Sponsor: Professor David Goldberg

Does Shakespeare Have A Death Wish?, Alyssa Marie Cordero

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

During their reign, both King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I were ruthless in persecuting and executing those who publicly and privately challenged their legitimacy - such opposition was seen not only as treason to the British monarchy but as defiance of the divine will of God. Violence, bloodshed, and cruelty were a norm and custom in Tudor England. Although he began his career catering to the audiences' bloodthirsty appetite, William Shakespeare wrote his later plays exploring the human psyche, the gendered experiences of women, and subtle political criticisms. With the looming threat of tyranny in Julius Caesar to the …

Laying The Groundwork: Building Long-Term Community Partnerships Across A Shared Curriculum, Juliana Chow, Eric Robertson, Kate Magargal

Utah Conference on Community Engagement

Maintaining long-term community partnerships is a major challenge for community-engaged classrooms. This poster presents a community-engaged learning (CEL) program template for a project shared between multiple courses and instructors, demonstrating how shared resources, skill sets, relationships, and coordination could result in a long-term community partnership linked to multiple community networks. It shows how 3 courses at the Honors College of the University of Utah can weave together learning objectives and cooperative planning for a course module focused on the Native Plants Program, part of the U of U Climate Action Plan.

Sevier County Adventures - Poster Presentation, Jori Kloosterman, Anna Gilliam

Utah Conference on Community Engagement

"The Sevier County Adventures is a community engagement series of events that are fun for all and center on 4 community-identified needs; mental health, substance abuse, suicide, and parenting/family relationships. Once a quarter in 2025, the USU Sevier County Extension Office and the Central Utah Health Department, in conjunction with other entities, will hold community events to provide resources and information that highlight a specific need from the 4 community-identified needs. 1-Mental Health Game Night – Participants will be given a resource packet with information on local providers and teams will play an escape room game box. 2-Home Run for …

Enhancing Management Of Hospitalized Patients With Opioid Withdrawal, Christine Aliory

Group: Northern Arizona University School of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers

Opioid use disorder (OUD) impacts over 1.2 million people in the United States. This population suffers from multiple comorbidities which can result in the need for hospitalization. Managing opioid withdrawal in hospitalized patients is challenging. Assessment tools like the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) help healthcare providers determine appropriate interventions to alleviate withdrawal symptoms for these patients. This quality improvement project aimed to decrease the number of incidents of violent behaviors and/or patients leaving the hospital against medical advice (AMA) during opioid withdrawal and enhance nurses’ ability to perform the COWS assessment. Organizational data from a 402-bed acute care hospital …

Toward A Global Consensus On The "S" In Esg: Strengthening Human Rights And Corporate Accountability Through Global Governance, Emma O'Connor

Pace International Law Review

This paper argues that the international community, led by the United Nations, must develop a coherent global framework for the “S” in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) to strengthen corporate accountability and human rights protections. While environmental metrics in ESG have gained global traction, the social pillar remains fragmented, inconsistently defined, and weakly enforced, opening the door to impact washing, where companies misrepresent or exaggerate their positive social impact. Drawing from international, regional, and domestic case studies, this paper illustrates how this incoherence leads to economic, ethical, and operational harms for businesses and the global community. It argues that public governance …

Prioritizing Peace: Elevating Women Influencers In Global Governance, Stacy H. Runia

Pace International Law Review

No abstract provided.

Forced Adoptions Of Ukrainian Children From An International Human Rights And Humanitarian Law Perspective, Ines Gillich

Pace International Law Review

The article analyzes the legality of the Russian practice of forced adoptions of Ukrainian children from an international human rights and humanitarian law perspective. It argues that while the relocation of children from conflict zones to safe areas is generally lawful under international law, these measures must only be temporary, and persons abducted must be returned as soon as possible. This article also argues that human rights obligations must be read in the light of international humanitarian law, which is the lex specialis applicable in armed conflicts. The article concludes that any permanent measures against the will of the children …

Puerto Rico's Coast: Preservation Through Positive Obligations On Property Owners And The State In The Context Of Climate Change, Jaime Villeta-Garcia

Journal of Comparative Urban Law and Policy

The rise in sea level, the obvious rampant coastal erosion and the uncertain future due to climate change urge the need to rethink the coast, through property and administrative law. The security of life, property and the fair and orderly use of the ultra-valuable resources that is the coast depend on a new concept for properties in the coastal zone and its effective execution by a conscious and responsible State. Centered on the community of Ocean Park in San Juan, Puerto Rico, it’s no longer a question of whether coastal property rights can contribute to safeguarding the coast, but rather …

Beyond The Binary: Amazigh Ethnicity And Transformational Resistance, Nour Sidhoum

Journal of Amazigh Studies

This article explores Amazigh activism in Algeria, focusing on the role of language, memory, and political mobilisation in reshaping national identity. It critically examines the reductive Arab/Berber binary, arguing that such oppositions, rooted in French colonial logic, provide the vocabulary through which Amazigh identity claims are confined within minority paradigms. The aim is to reconceptualise Amazigh ethnic identity as a form of transformational resistance that challenges dominant power structures rather than merely seeking accommodation within them. Drawing on a diverse range of primary and secondary sources—including memoirs of key figures in Algerian nationalism such as Hocine Aït Ahmed and Sadek …

Dr. Monette’S Observations On Emerald Mound.Pdf, John L. Cotter

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Reducing Caregiver Accommodations In Pediatric Eating Disorders Through Psychoeducation, Mackenzie F. Davis

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

Childhood eating disorders (ED) are complex conditions, involving both medical and psychological factors. Caregivers, including parents, grandparents, and legal guardians, play crucial roles in managing ED behaviors beyond the clinical setting. The psychological effects of caring for a person with an ED have been shown to be more significant than caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and depression (Martin et al., 2015). Negative emotions often lead to caregivers providing accommodations for their child’s eating disorder. Accommodations are behaviors or decisions meant to reduce stress or conflict but ultimately promote ED behaviors or dysfunction. Caregiver accommodations have been identified as a barriers …

Mama's Panza, Janie Soupiset

Lorgnette: Quarterly Review of Children's and Young Adults' Books

No abstract provided.

All Aboard For Noah's Ark!, Melinda Isbell

Lorgnette: Quarterly Review of Children's and Young Adults' Books

No abstract provided.

A Little Like Magic, Caitie Dyer

Lorgnette: Quarterly Review of Children's and Young Adults' Books

No abstract provided.

Riddles In The Dark (Of Space), Or, Further Adventures Romanticizing Astronomers’ Middle-Earth Identified Research, Kristine Larsen

Journal of Tolkien Research

In this slightly expanded version of a paper delivered at Westmoot 2025 I explore scientists' creative use of Tolkien-related acronyms in scientific papers, and argue that, despite opinions to the contrary, many of these activities are beneficial for both Tolkien studies and the scientific culture.

A Single Center Qualitative Study To Improve Coordination Of Follow-Up Care For Patients Diagnosed With Abusive Head Trauma, Ruairi Smith-Dewey, Elise Wright, Daniella Donofrio, Hannah Goebel, Sara Kilbride

Research Days

Background/Project Intent: Review of cases identified 16 possible follow-up needs. A single patient had a maximum of 12 potential needs. Needs not being addressed included written documentation for need of follow-up without subsequent referral placed/appointment scheduled or need not addressed at all. The goal of this project was to have all follow-up needs addressed for at least 50% of children diagnosed with AHT by January 2025.

Methods: All children admitted to CMH from January 2024-December 2024 and diagnosed with AHT by the Safety, Care & Nurturing (SCAN) team were included. Interventions were designed and implemented by a multidisciplinary team to …

A Program To Improve Uncontrolled Blood Pressure And Knowledge Deficit, Joseph Kohout

Group: Northern Arizona University School of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers

This project aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational module on the knowledge and self-efficacy of patients with hypertension. By enhancing patients' understanding and confidence in managing their hypertension, this initiative aimed to improve health outcomes and empower individuals to take proactive roles in their care. The study employed education and awareness campaigns to address insufficient hypertension awareness, self-efficacy, and knowledge. Guided by the Health Belief Model, the project was evaluated by a pre/posttest design on a convenience sample of adults in a family practice clinic. The study examined participants' demographic factors, such as age and gender, alongside their …

Utilization Of Physical Activity As A Vital Sign (Pavs) To Improve Personalized Exercise Assessment And Counseling In Pediatric Cardiology Patients, Lavina Desai, Josh Holbert, Jessica S. Watson, Amanda Mcintosh, David A. White, Megan Jensen

Research Days

Background: Physical activity is a known preventative effort that has a clear role in improving cardiorespiratory fitness and health outcomes. Low levels of habitual physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) leads to various negative health outcomes, yet review of the literature indicates that physicians, caregivers, and patients restrict physical activity owing to safety concerns [1]. Root cause analysis (Fig 1.1) identified a lack of readily available data to provide assessment of baseline PA in patients presenting to the cardiology clinic. Therefore, this project aims to implement physical activity as vital sign (PAVS) via a …

Assessing Ecg Abnormalities In Pediatric Athletes: A Retrospective Study On Incidence And Implications For Screening Protocols, Arkadeep Ghosh, Mark Gelatt, Lindsey Malloy-Walton, Ashley K. Sherman

Research Days

Background: Utilization of Electrocardiogram (ECG) screening in pediatric athletes remains controversial. The American Heart Association (AHA) hasn't supported the use of mandatory ECG screening for pediatric sports evaluations. The financial burden universal ECG screening in pediatric athletes poses on the healthcare system has supported that screening may not be justified given the low incidence of significant cardiac disease.

Objectives/Goal: This study aimed to examine the incidence, type of ECG abnormalities, and associated risk factors in healthy pediatric athletes.

Methods/Design: A single center retrospective cohort study was conducted on a local male youth competitive soccer program, ages 11-18. Exempt status was …

Writing Waves Redux, Managing Editor Statement, Cody Roberts

Writing Waves

No abstract provided.

The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Forecasting System, Marjorie A.M. Friedrichs, Aaron Bever Ph.D., Susanna Musick, Karen Hudson

Benefits of Ocean Observing Catalog (BOOC)

The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Forecast System (CBEFS) uses a 3D coupled physical-biogeochemical model to simulate water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. The 3-D model is forced by weather conditions (winds, air temperature, etc.), river inputs, and an open boundary in the Atlantic Ocean. CBEFS is an entirely automated system that runs nightly in a high-performance-computing environment, to provide updated information to stakeholders each morning. Automated comparisons to observed data are conducted each morning to ensure CBEFS is performing as expected. The 3-D model has 20 layers in the vertical and a horizontal resolution of 600 meters, resulting in 1.2 million …