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Art Historical Research Of The Intercession Of Christ And The Virgin, Attributed To Lorenzo Monaco, Lauren Watts

Curiosity

This research examines The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, a painting attributed to Lorenzo Monaco. The painting is tempera on canvas, and is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This research looks at the painting through a phenomenological lens in context of its original site, iconographic themes, and feminine spirituality. The research posits that the painting’s intercessory figures—Christ and the Virgin Mary—construct a narrative amplifying themes of feminine spirituality, challenging the misogynistic structures of quattrocento Florentine ecclesiastical culture while remaining within the bounds of contemporary orthodoxy. Studying the painting at Metropolitan Museum facilitated in-depth visual analysis, supplemented by …

Community Stakeholders’ Perceptions On Growing A Nonprofit Donor Base Through In-Kind Donations, Brittany A. Heine

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In Northern Virginia alone, over 90,000 people are food insecure. The USDA has reported strong correlations between food insecurity and negative health outcomes. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to determine community stakeholders’ perceptions on engaging in strategic partnerships with Organization X using in-kind donations as a strategy to decrease the organization’s expenditures and grow its donor base. 14 community stakeholders were chosen through purposive sampling and participated in semi structured interviews. Using the conceptual framework of the unified theory of revenue generation for nonprofits, interview questions were developed to determine the variables that impact a stakeholder’s decision …

Staff Education To Improve Staff Knowledge And Attitudes Regarding Aggressive Patient Behaviors, Roya Khoshbakht

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Aggressive behavior among psychiatric patients threatens safety and quality in healthcare, causing physical and psychological harm to staff and contributing to burnout and high turnover rates. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed gaps in staff knowledge and attitudes, particularly among nurses, regarding aggression management and de-escalation techniques through a comprehensive education program on the causes of aggression, warning signs, and effective strategies. The evidence-based practice (EBP) question was, Will staff education on evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing aggressive behavior improve staff knowledge and attitude? Project team members used the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice (JHEBP) model to develop …

The Role Of Empathy On Suicidality Among Adults Receiving Mental Health Services, Chelsea Lynn Wade

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Efforts have been made to manage the phenomenon of suicide within the clinical setting; however, suicide remains a prevalent public health concern. The purpose of this research project was to explore the relationship between empathy and suicidality. The study was framed using Joiner’s interpersonal theory of suicide to determine the relationship between empathy, perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belonging, and suicidality in participants receiving outpatient mental health services. The research study was conducted utilizing a quantitative cross-sectional correlational survey design. Suicidality was measured using the Beck scale for suicide ideation and suicide behaviors questionnaire–revised; empathy using the cognitive, affective, and somatic empathy …

Challenges Individuals With Mental Illness Encountered With Reasonable Accommodation After The Implementation Of Title I Of The Americans With Disabilities Act, Kristie Demarco

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Policy makers often lack information associated with the perspective of those living with mental illness as to whether Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act is working as intended. When considering requests for workplace accommodations, the research literature has focused on the perspective of employers, and the impact on those with physical disabilities, yet few studies considered the impact on individuals with mental illness. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to obtain the perspective of individuals with mental illness who have requested reasonable accommodations. Using a conceptual framework comprised of narrative policy framework and critical disability theory, …

Pericardial Effusion Of Uncommon Origin: A Diagnostic Journey, Tannoz Norouzi, Carol Lima, Sayf Al-Katib

Conference Presentation Abstracts

Tuberculous (TB) pericarditis is a rare yet serious form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, characterized by a diverse clinical presentation and the potential to occur as an isolated extrapulmonary manifestation. In developed countries, tuberculosis is a rare cause of pericarditis, contributing to less than 5% of pericardial effusion cases and an even smaller percentage of constrictive pericarditis cases. This case describes a 27-year-old male from Mali with no significant medical history presenting with progressive fatigue, shortness of breath, and palpitations over one year. Family history revealed sudden cardiac death in his father in his 30s. Physical examination and initial investigations, including echocardiography, …

Case Of Coxsackie B Perimyocarditis Presenting With Hemoptysis, Respiratory Failure, And New-Onset Heart Failure, Maya Jaradi, Nicole Marijanovich

Conference Presentation Abstracts

Perimyocarditis describes inflammation of the pericardium and myocardium. Most cases are idiopathic, however when infectious causes are present, it is typically due to a virus such as coxsackievirus, adenovirus, herpesvirus, or echovirus amongst others. Clinical features vary from mild, self-limiting symptoms to cardiogenic shock and death. We will discuss a unique case of viral perimyocarditis presenting with hemoptysis, respiratory failure, and new-onset heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction. A 59-year-old female with a history of asthma, hypertension, and recently treated pneumonia presented with acute-onset headache, fatigue, and shortness of breath. On admission, she was severely hypertensive in the 200s/90s. …

Dying Young, Brianne L. Overton

Dissertations

Death, often perceived as a disruption to daily life, is an inevitable part of the human experience. While older adults may develop familiarity with mortality through the collective experience of personal and familial losses, young adults generally have limited exposure to death. Despite this, young adults, defined as individuals aged 20 to 34, represent approximately 20% of the U.S. population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020), and the mortality rate within this age group has been rising over the past decade (Woolf & Schoomaker, 2019). Death among young adults is often overlooked in societal narratives and medical research, which primarily focus on …

Second Language Acquisition For Adults, Sara Santos Costa

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

The process of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) has been explored by several scholars, who start with fundamental questions such as: “Does second language acquisition work in the same way as first language acquisition?” “What are the differences in the processes each individual experiences?” “Is it possible to become fluent in a second language at an older age?” This paper aims to show some key research conducted on this topic and provide a clear understanding of the processes that second language learners face.

This paper will delve into three main approaches to SLA: Behaviorist Theory, Universal Grammar (UG) and Interactionist Theory. …

Investigating The Factors Influencing The Rejection Of Cognitive Performance Tests In The Banking Sector Of Pakistan., Faraz Ali Memon, Uzair Inayat Memon

Business Review

This study explored the barriers hindering the adoption of cognitive performance tests in HR practices within Pakistan’s banking sector and developed practical recommendations for enhancing their implementation. A qualitative approach was adopted, and 16 semi-structured interviews were conducted with HR professionals from major banks in large cities. It aims to explore potential barriers to using and incorporating cognitive ability tests in selection practices. The data was later interpreted, and the findings highlighted five key themes. The results revealed factors influencing the rejection of cognitive performance tests in Pakistan's banking sector. It includes cultural factors such as senior management resistance and …

Challenges And Solutions Of Consenting And Interviewing Spanish Family Members/Friends In A Study Utilizing Text Messaging For Communication During Ambulatory Surgery, Sonja Orff, Jenny Gilmore, Kristiina Hyrkas

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

The purpose of our poster is to describe early findings regarding challenges and solutions to the consenting and interviewing process.

2025 Lynn University Commencement Program, Lynn University

Commencement Programs

The commencement exercises program for Lynn University's class of 2025. The ceremony, held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Palm Beach Convention Center, included all graduating students (undergraduates and graduates).

The commencement speaker was Brandon Busteed, CEO of BrandEd.

Optimising Non-Cycloplegic Screening Strategies For Early Detection Of Pre-Myopia And Myopia In Young Children, Síofra Harrington, Michael Moore, James Loughman, Ian Flitcroft, Veronica O'Dwyer

Articles

Purpose: Early detection of myopia is essential to delay its onset and progression. Pre-myopia, defined by an inadequate hyperopic reserve, increases myopia risk in childhood. However, effective screening methods remain limited. This study aimed to develop practical non-cycloplegic screening methods for pre-myopia and myopia in 6- to 7-year-olds to support earlier interventions.

Methods: This cross-sectional study of 621 Irish schoolchildren (mean age: 7.12 ± 0.45 years; 51.8% boys) assessed uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA). Cycloplegic spherical equivalent refraction (SER) classified refractive status (myopia: SER ≤ −0.50D; pre-myopia: SER > −0.50 ≤ 0.75D). Pre- and post-cycloplegic SER were measured using the Welch …

Prenatal Acetaminophen Use And Offspring’S Respiratory Health Outcomes, Shakiba Eslamimehr

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Background: Respiratory health outcomes such as asthma and wheezing represent a significant public health burden, with increasing prevalence globally. Prenatal exposures during critical periods of fetal development, including the use of acetaminophen, may influence these outcomes. Genetic predispositions and epigenetic mechanisms are hypothesized to mediate or modify these effects. This dissertation explores the relationships between prenatal acetaminophen exposure, genetic polymorphisms, epigenetic changes, and respiratory health outcomes across two generations. Methods: Data were derived from the Isle of Wight longitudinal birth cohort, which includes three generations. The studies utilized maternal acetaminophen use data, serum acetaminophen metabolite levels, genetic polymorphisms of glutathione …

This Seeming Chaos: Finding Home In The Archives Of Memory. A Work Of Creative Nonfiction., Ann Walton Sieber

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

“This Seeming Chaos: Finding Home in the Archives of Memory” is a family memoir in the form of creative nonfiction, exploring how personal and public histories intersect. Through the lens of her family history, the author explores how historical events continue to reverberate in contemporary life. The work moves between past and present, weaving together historical documentation, narrative scenes, and personal reflection. It examines how trauma and resilience pass through generations, and how understanding one’s ancestors can lead to self-understanding. The author employs multiple narrative techniques, including direct address to ancestors, present-tense historical scenes, and documentation of her own journey …

A Complete Study Of Benjamin Bona Mahony Type Equations, Pamela Guerrero

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The purpose of this dissertation is to complete a study of Benjamin Bona Mahony (BBM) type equations. These are non-linear dispersive partial differential equations. The original BBM equation, also known as the regularized long-wave equation, was presented as an alternative to the Korteweg de Vries equation, and it has wide-ranging applications, including water waves and plasma physics. The original BBM equation is well studied. After an introduction of background materials and an explanation of notation, I begin by considering the modified BBM equation; here the nonlinear term is cubic. When the initial data are in the proper Sobolev space, the …

Preservice Teachers’ Perceived Use Of Chatgpt To Assist In K-5 Lesson Planning: An Asynchronous Online Workshop, Laura Elizabeth Armstrong

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and intent of using ChatGPT in lesson planning for K-12 teachers. This mixed methods research sampled 15 elementary preservice teachers from a university in the Southeastern United States. Participants took part in a within group explanatory sequential study that consisted of two phases, called the ChatGPT Workshop (CGPTW). Phase One of the CGPTW included an intervention in which participants watched an online, asynchronous instructional video showing them how to use ChatGPT in lesson planning and then modified an existing lesson plan that they created prior …

The Legal Vacuum In Cognitive Privacy And Brain Data, Kayla Flanders

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

There is an entire world emerging—technology capable of interpreting our brainwaves to predict which ads we’ll respond to, lift our moods, or queue the perfect playlist. U.S. patent filings in neurotechnology are soaring, mirroring the surge seen in gene-editing innovations.

Yet while gene-editing tools have sparked fierce public and ethical debate, neurotechnology companies are quietly amassing vast troves of brainwave data with far less scrutiny. What legal or ethical constraints are in place to govern the collection, use, or commercialization of this deeply personal data? Positioned at the intersection of data privacy, intellectual property, and scientific innovation, these questions demand …

Extended Tev Halos May Commonly Exist Around Middle-Aged Pulsars, A. Albert, R. Alfaro, C. Alvarez, J. C. Arteaga-Velázquez, D. Avila Rojas, H. A. Ayala Solares, R. Babu, E. Belmont-Moreno, A. Bernal, K. S. Caballero-Mora, T. Capistrán, A. Carramiñana, S. Casanova, U. Cotti, J. Cotzomi, S. Coutiño De León, E. De La Fuente, C. De León, D. Depaoli, P. Desiati, N. Di Lalla, R. Diaz Hernandez, B. L. Dingus, M. A. Duvernois, J. C. Diaz-Velez, K. Engel, C. Espinoza, K. L. Fan, K. Fang, N. Fraija, J. A. Garcia-Gonzalez, F. Garfias, H. Goksu, M. M. Gonzalez, J. A. Goodman, S. Groetsch, J. P. Harding, S. Hernandez-Cadena, I. Herzog, D. Huang, F. Hueyotl-Zahuantitla, A. Iriarte, S. Kaufmann, D. Kieda, J. Lee, H. Leon Vargas, J. T. Linnemann, A. L. Longinotti, G. Luis-Raya, K. Malone, O. Martinez, J. Martines-Castro, J. A. Matthews, P. Miranda-Romagnoli, J. A. Morales-Soto, E. Moreno, M. Mostafa, L. Nellen, M. U. Nisa, N. Omodei, Y. Perez Araujo, E. G. Perez-Perez, C. D. Rho, D. Rosa-Gonzalez, E. Ruiz-Velasco, H. Salazar, D. Salazar-Gallegos, A. Sandoval, M. Schneider, J. Serna-Franco, Y. Son, R. W. Springer, O. Tibolla, K. Tollefson, I. Torres, R. Tores-Escobedo, R. Turner, F. Urena-Mena, E. Varela, L. Villasenor, Xiaojie Wang, E. Wilcox, H. Wu, H. Zhou

Physics Faculty Research & Creative Works

Extended gamma-ray emission around isolated pulsars at TeV energies, also known as TeV halos, have been found around a handful of middle-aged pulsars. The halos are significantly more extended than their pulsar wind nebulae but much smaller than the particle diffusion length in the interstellar medium. The origin of TeV halos is unknown. Interpretations invoke either local effects related to the environment of a pulsar or generic particle transport behaviors. The latter scenario predicts that TeV halos would be a universal phenomenon for all pulsars. We searched for extended gamma-ray emission around 36 isolated middle-aged pulsars identified by radio and …

Nucleocytoplasmic Regulation Of Epithelial Transitions, Carly Krull

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Nucleocytoplasmic transport fundamentally regulates cellular phenotype and function across tissues in the body. In epithelial tissues, various processes—including embryogenesis, tissue repair, and cancer invasion—require cells to go from a homeostatic, mostly stationary and solid group to a fluidlike migratory collective. Underlying this tissue destabilization are two physical transitions: the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and the unjamming transition (UJT). EMT comprises the loss of cell-cell junctions, front-back cell repolarization, and elevated migration. In contrast, UJT preserves cell-cell junctions, but cell elongation and migration fluidity more significantly increase. While nucleocytoplasmic transport forms the basis of EMT, UJT has only recently gained recognition, and …

Staff Education To Enhance The Diagnosis Of Depression In Older Adults, Abiola Oyenwen Izekor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The aim of this staff education project was to improve provider knowledge on using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) for screening depression in older adults. Geriatric depression is often underdiagnosed due to atypical symptoms and reliance on generalized tools such as the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), leading to delays in treatment and increased health care costs. To address this gap, I collaborated with a librarian to conduct a literature search, initially identifying 149 articles and refining them to 20 for review. I followed the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model to structure the educational intervention. The training included …

A History Of Omics Discoveries Reveals The Correlates And Mechanisms Of Loading-Induced Hypertrophy In Adult Skeletal Muscle. 2024 Camps Young Investigator Award Invited Review, Toby L. Chambers, Kevin A. Murach

Health, Human Performance and Recreation Faculty Publications and Presentations

Since the early 2000s, omics approaches to study skeletal muscle hypertrophy consequent to loading (e.g., resistance exercise) have expanded dramatically. Beginning with genomics and transcriptomics, there are now omics datasets from hypertrophying skeletal muscle spanning methylomics, proteomics, and phosphoproteomics, with further integration of single cell/nucleus-specific omics, among others. The purpose of this review is to explore the history of leveraging omics to enable understanding and discovery with respect to loading-induced hypertrophy in adult skeletal muscle. We elaborate on key historical and contemporary studies and findings, highlight specific examples where omics discoveries led to a mechanistic understanding of skeletal muscle growth, …

Analysis Of Workplace Behaviors And Demeanors: Understanding Lasting Employee Relationships, Sabrina Fatima Adhami

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.

Orbital Trajectory Simulation Of A Mission To Titan, Preston Hancock Beesley

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.

Music And The Brain, Alexandria Laura Harris

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.

Using Satellite Tracking And Stable Isotopes To Characterize The Movements, Core-Use Areas, And Distribution Of Loggerhead And Green Turtles Nesting In South Florida, Usa: Internesting, Foraging, And Migration, Glenn D. Goodwin

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

The movements of animals in response to environmental variation influence the fitness of individuals and drive major ecological processes, while also varying their exposure level to anthropogenic risks. Understanding the movements and spatial distribution of imperiled species is critical for developing effective conservation strategies. This can be difficult for wide ranging and highly migratory species, such as sea turtles. Throughout their adult life stages, the females of most sea turtle species spend the majority of their time in their foraging areas for multiyear intervals between nesting periods. These foraging areas are typically widely dispersed and variable within nesting populations. To …

Volume Cxliv, Number 20, May 2, 2025, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of The Electronic Parking System Policy In Bandung: Response To Public Demand, Nizar Adhari, Budiman Rusli, Ramadhan Pancasilawan

Jurnal Wacana Politik

Implementation Implementation of Electronic Parking System Policy in Bandung: Response to Public Demand This study examines the application of strategic planning in managing the electronic parking system in Bandung, focusing on the influence of local political dynamics on policy implementation. A qualitative approach and case study method were used to analyze strategic planning and political dynamics in the context of the electronic parking system. Primary data was collected through in-depth interviews and field observations, while secondary data was sourced from media documentation and previous research.The findings reveal that the strategic planning of the electronic parking system aims to improve urban …

Phenomena Empty Boxes And The Rise Of Millennials In The Regional Head Election In Lampung Province In 2024, Dian Kagungan, Feni Rosalia

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This research explores the phenomenon of empty boxes and millennial participation in the 2024 Lampung Provincial Election. It highlights the constitutional concern of single-candidate elections, where a win means no competition, but an empty box win results in a government-appointed leader. This issue follows the Constitutional Court Decision Number 60/2024, which eased candidacy requirements. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data was gathered through interviews and FGDs. The findings show that millennials dominated the 2024 Lampung voter list, making up 55% or 3,641,169 of 6,515,869 total voters. In Lampung Barat, Parosil Mabsus-Mad Hasnurin, the only pair running against an empty box, …

Cybersecurity Challenges In The Malacca Straits: Indonesia’S Strategic Approach Through Bssn And Imic, Robby Rizaldy, Satriya Wibawa, Arfin Sudirman

Jurnal Wacana Politik

The government’s attention is anticipated to be directed towards the proper management of maritime cybersecurity in the Malacca Strait, given the intricate nature of the dangers involved. This will assist Indonesia’s objectives as a Global Maritime Axis. Indonesia has created institutional synergies through BSSN and BAKAMLA to ensure that daily operations in this area are at the forefront of minimizing maritime cybersecurity threats. Using theories of cybersecurity, maritime security, and security cooperation, this article aims to understand the cooperation between these institutions, namely BSSN through BDS and BAKAMLA with IMIC, in the field of maritime security, including the mitigation of …