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Increasing Postpartum Appointment Attendance Rates, Tanya Lister

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Background: Postpartum visits provide an opportunity to detect and address potential complications, monitor healing and recovery, and offer guidance and support during the transition into motherhood. Current research shows that appointment reminders increase healthcare appointment attendance rates, whether delivered via text messages or phone calls.

Purpose: The purpose of this academic project was to plan, implement, and evaluate a process change within a single health facility to increase postpartum visit attendance rates.

Methods: This evidence-based scholarly project used telephone calls to remind patients scheduled for postpartum visits of their appointment dates and times. Appointment reminder phone calls were completed the …

Navigating Acceptance: Challenges Faced By Lgbtqia+ Students In A Tertiary Institution In The Southern Philippines, Mur-Hamida S. Eldani, Robin A. Amil Jr.

Social Sciences and Development Review

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and other sexual (LGBTQIA+) community is continuously facing local and international challenges. There is an increasing social integration of LGBTQIA+ individuals, including different forms of discrimination and abuse. Despite worldwide movements and advocacies aiming for gender equality and inclusivity, many are still undergoing social adjustment for acceptance. Various universities and academic institutions are not always pillars of education but can be axes of prejudice and exclusion. By employing a mixed-methods approach, this study aims to investigate the experiences of LGBTQIA+ students in a conservative community of Tawi-Tawi, southern Philippines. This research used …

A Blind Comparative Study On Isothermal Sloshing In A Circular Tank (Ccp-Wsi Blind Test Series 5), S. A. Brown, S. W. Colville, V. Francis, T. Zhao, Y. C. Lee, D. Cao, H. Chen, J. Chen, S. Chen, J. Davidson, J. Gong, H. Gu, A. Khayyer, D. H. Kim, W. Liu, M. Luo, R. Lyu, Q. Ma, H. Ma, O. Mahfoze, I. Pregnan Johannesen, Y. Qin, S. Shrestha, G. Tabor, R. Tan, E. Wahbah Makhoul, D. Wang, Y. Wang, H. Wei, S. Yan

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Numerical modelling is important in many fluid dynamics applications, yet robust benchmarking is required to quantify uncertainty. This study presents results from a blind comparative benchmark of isothermal sloshing in a circular tank. Sloshing is relevant to many engineering applications, including offshore shipping, where vessel motions can excite internal fluid motion, generating impact loads and affecting stability. A series of horizontal and vertical excitation cases of increasing complexity are considered. Participant solutions for free surface displacements are compared against physical model data that was withheld until after submission. Across all cases, the numerical models generally capture the dominant frequency. Typical …

Implementing A Research Best Practices Training For Community Health Workers And Promotoras At Multiple Sites: A Mixed Methods Evaluation, Alexandra E. Harper, Analay Perez, Gretchen Piatt, Gina M. Jay, Jasmine J. Opusunju, Lakeisha M. Batts, Giselle M. Garza, Tania Terezon, Candace Robledo, Loren Clark

School of Medicine Publications

Introduction: We previously developed and tested a peer-led research best practices training for community health workers and promotoras (CHW/Ps) to enhance the capacity of a workforce that is increasingly important for community-engaged research. This paper explores results of training implementation at 4 additional sites – 3 academic institutions and 1 community-based organization.

Methods: Forty-two CHW/Ps were trained over 6 trainings and 10 site staff participated. We used a mixed methods design consisting of surveys and interviews to assess site staff’s perceptions of the training and its implementation. Survey data were examined using basic statistics and thematic content analysis. Two coders …

Small-Conductance Ca2+-Activated K+ Channels And Their Regulation Of Excitability Of Autonomic Neurons, Renjun Wang, Zhengwei Li, Andrew Chapp, Min Lin, Dong Shu Du, Zhiying Shan, Zixi Jack Cheng, Qing Hui Chen

Michigan Tech Publications

Dyshomeostasis of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) drives chronic illnesses including hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, and traumatic brain injury. Abnormal neuronal excitability within central nervous system (CNS) nuclei is a major cause of ANS dysfunction. Small-conductance calcium-activated potassium (SK) channels govern excitability in central autonomic nuclei, sustaining neuronal excitation-inhibition balance via medium afterhyperpolarization potentials (mAHP)-mediated negative feedback. This review describes SK channels’ molecular structure and electrophysiology, maps central sympathetic-parasympathetic neuroanatomical pathways, and highlights pathological impacts of the dysfunction of SK channels among the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) and nucleus ambiguus (NA). It also summarizes SK …

Did Paul Preach “Another Jesus?” Gospels, Spirits, And The Christ Myth In 2 Corinthians 11.4, Nathaniel P. Desrosiers

Journal of Religious Competition in Antiquity

No abstract provided.

Putting The Domus In The Domus Ecclesiae, Mary Joan Winn Leith, Allyson Everingham Sheckler

Journal of Religious Competition in Antiquity

No abstract provided.

Assessing Coastal Vulnerability To Extreme Waves And Abrasion In Bandar Lampung City: Implications For Spatial Pattern And Infrastructure Adaptation, Adnin Musadri Asbi, Yudha Rahman, Fachri Muhammad Rasyid, Diyanti Isnani Siregar

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Coastal cities in Southeast Asia face dual challenges of rapid urbanization and increasing climate pressures, demanding robust integration of risk assessment into spatial planning. This study assesses the vulnerability of Bandar Lampung City's coastal area to extreme waves and abrasion, analyzing implications for its spatial plan. Using a standard hazard index and a spatial overlay against the city's Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW), the research identifies a 'Medium' hazard classification across all four studied sub-districts. Crucially, this classification is not driven by significant hydrodynamic forces but is substantially amplified by anthropogenic vulnerabilities. A development-centric spatial policy has led to the dominance …

Sums Of Consecutive Integers And Sequence Of Divisors, Mushrat Fatema, Abdulkadir Hassen

STEM Student Research Symposium Posters

This work is concerned with two problems in number theory. The first part is to find the maximum number of sequence of integers such that two consecutive numbers in the list are multiple or factor of the other, and integers that can be expressed as a sum of consecutive integers.

Carbon Sequestration And Farmland: The Need For A Legal Framework, Peggy Kirk Hall

Ohio Northern University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Client Usability And Student Perspectives Of A Novel Mobile Health App To Facilitate 3d-Printed Assistive Device Learning And Application, Sara Benham, Sarah Argumedo, Samantha Pifer, Tiras Williams, Jeffrey Bush, Monica Kaniamattam

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Introduction: Locating, selecting, and printing appropriate 3D-printed assistive devices (AD) to meet specific health needs can be overwhelming. To address these challenges, the 3DAdapt app was developed. This study aimed to explore the app’s usability through an occupational therapy (OT) student project that involved delivering 3D-printed AD to older adults.

Methods: Over three sessions, OT students collaborated with older adults to provide customized 3D-printed AD. The app’s usability was assessed using a mixed-methods approach, including the System Usability Scale (SUS; scores ≥ 70 indicate usability). Focus groups with OT students further explored the usability of occupation-focused interventions with their …

Shaped By Experience: A Study Of Hybrid Professional Physical Therapist Education Patient Experiences And Experiential Learning., Teresa R. Bachman, Anne H. Boddy, Megan B. Flores, Elizabeth M. Ardolino

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Introduction: Limited evidence exists on the use of patient experiences (PE) and experiential learning (EL) in hybrid entry-level physical therapist (PT) education programs. This study explored the impact of PE and EL within immersion labs on student self-confidence and self-efficacy in a hybrid entry-level PT education program. A total of 431 surveys were completed across 8 lab immersions for 6 courses. Nine total focus group discussions occurred, with a total of 50 participants, ranging from 2 to 10 per group.

Methods: A convenience sample from one entry-level hybrid PT education program participated in this mixed-method study with surveys and …

A Shadow Of Reasonableness: The Hammersmith Ghost And Justifications On Both Sides Of The Atlantic, Joseph N. Phillipps

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Sinking Ship: Victor’S Justice And The Case For Accepting Tu Quoque In International Law, Cyrus S. Theodor

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Freedom Of Religion: The Chinese Farce, Christopher M.L. Mccain

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Taking It Offline: Investment Arbitration In Response To Internet Censorship, Sebastian Blitt Esq.

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

When Robots Join The Care Team: A Pilot Study Of Social Robots In Inpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Nora Mizell, Rebecca Ozelie

Student Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Children may experience anxiety while hospitalized. This may act as a barrier to participation in occupational therapy (OT) sessions and diminish the benefits of OT. Therefore, occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) must provide interventions that support mental health and engagement during pediatric hospitalization. This study explored the feasibility of using social robots as OT intervention to reduce anxiety and support engagement in therapy in children admitted to an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility (AIR).

Methods: Participants included four children ages 5-10, admitted to an urban AIR facility. Each participant interacted with a social robot during three, 30-minute occupational therapy sessions. A …

D1.01 Registro Y Apertura, Cristo Leon, New Jersey Institute Of Technology, Red De Investigadores De Juegos De Rol, The Collaborative For Leadership, Education, And Assessment Research, Njit's Theatre Arts And Technology

10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol

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Registration, opening welcome, and logistical orientation for participants in the 10th International Colloquium on Role-Playing Game Studies.

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Registro, bienvenida inicial y orientación logística para participantes del 10.º Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol.

Descrição

Credenciamento, boas-vindas iniciais e orientação logística para as pessoas participantes do 10.º Colóquio Internacional de Estudos sobre Jogos de Rol.

Signal 33, Martin Hawley

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

No abstract provided.

Review Of Shaker Made: Inside Pleasant Hill's Shaker Village, Marc A. Rhorer

Communal Societies

No abstract provided.

Review Of Mormonism, Charlotte Hansen Terry

Communal Societies

No abstract provided.

Review Of The House Of David: Salvation, Scandal And Survival In A Modern American Commune, Brian D. Carroll

Communal Societies

No abstract provided.

Health And Health Care In Intentional Communities, Lyman Tower Sargent

Communal Societies

No abstract provided.

From Cloistered Courts To Prairie Colonies: Five Centuries Of Hutterite Communal Architecture, Sibylle Becker-Kilian

Communal Societies

No abstract provided.

Through The Arena: A Marxist Strategic-Relational Perspective On East Asian Regional Trade Architecture, John H. Limaldi

Journal of Critical Global Issues

This paper critically assesses the dominant regional trade architecture that impacts East Asia, focusing on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and its U.S.-bastardized version, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Using a strategic-relational approach grounded in Marxist theory, the paper examines how these agreements impact the relationship between the Capitalist State and Capital. It argues that international economic architecture in the neoliberal era produces state effects that weaken national sovereignty to the benefit of capital and the detriment of labor. The paper concludes with recommendations for a new regional trade architecture that prioritizes labor rights, democratic accountability, and …

Modeling Of Air-Water Filled Rubber Dam Under Hydrostatic Conditions, Qusay Khaleel, Thair Khayyun, Khudhayer Abdullah

Engineering and Technology Journal

Inflatable dams, also called rubber dams, are flexible cylindrical inflatable and deflatable structures attached to a rigid base; these dams are basically cylindrical tubes made of rubberized material and inflated by air, water, or a combination of the two. In this paper, the air/water inflatable dam was studied and analyzed numerically using ANSYS software. The 3-parameter Mooney-Rivlin Model was used to model the rubber material of the dam. At first, a physical model from literature was used to calibrate the results of the ANSYS software, and then a new model was analyzed with different dimensions and conditions. Thirty-six simulations were …

Size Effect On The Shear Strength Of Reinforced Concrete Beams, Hind Jaber, Kaiss Sarsam, Bassman Muhammad

Engineering and Technology Journal

According to research, as the depth of a beam increases, the section's shear strength can be expected to decrease. The size effect is a phrase that has been used to describe this tendency. Testing of unreinforced specimens under shear has also shown that the shear strength might be lower than what is typically anticipated in the design. As a result, it is critical to comprehend the behavior of these structures, as they may be influenced by a size impact. Sixteen reinforced concrete beams of different rectangular cross-sections without stirrups were tested. The tested beams were simply supported made of high-strength …

Effect Of Recycled Aggregate On Behavior Of Tied And Spiral Reinforced Fibrous Circular Short Columns, Eyad Sayhood, Mohammed Al-Hamdani, Jabbar Sahan

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study focuses on studying the behavior of fibrous circular short columns (tied and spirally reinforced) using recycled coarse aggregate (f'c, ft, Ec, and fr) by using recycled aggregates with comparison to normal aggregates with and without using steel fibers. For this purpose, ten (10) short columns were cast at five groups each of two circular columns(tied and spiral of 150 mm radius x 600mm height) with different percentages of recycled coarse aggregate (0%, 50%, and 100%) and different percentages of steel fiber (0%, 0.5% and 1%). The study showed that when adding the 50% normal aggregates with 50% recycled …

Removal Of Heavy Metal Ions From Wastewater By Carbon Nanotubes (Cnts), Waleed Frayyeh, Zainab Mohammed, Abdulkhaleq Mahmood

Engineering and Technology Journal

This work is an attempt to remove cadmium (II) from wastewater by adsorption on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and functional group of carbon nanotubes (fMWCNTs) by using the batch process system and continuous reactor. In the batch reactor, the main variables that govern process efficiency such as the initial Cd (II) concentration, MWCNTs dose, contact time, stirring speed, and pH were studied. The experiments revealed that the amount of cadmium absorption (II) was higher on the increasing fMWCNTs dose and stirring speed. In addition, it decreased significantly with a decrease in the initial concentration of cadmium. The optimum values for …

Assessing The Effect Of Lack Of Sleep On Driver's Performance: A Simulator Study, Ali Muneer, Ahmed Abduljabbar, Ali Al-Dahwi

Engineering and Technology Journal

Science evidence suggests that fatigue due to lack of sleep is a major cause of most traffic accidents. Fatigue can arise when people do not get enough sleep, which is at least 7 hours, and this deprivation can impair body performance physically and mentally while driving. This study investigated the effect of sleep deprivation fatigue on driving performance. Experiments were performed for two types of tasks, Fatigue driving tasks (sleep deprivation) and non-Fatigue driving tasks (without sleep deprivation) on a driving simulator at the University of Technology, in which 42 participants; aged (19-55) took part with an average age (mean …