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2026 Conference On Undergraduate Research And Engagement Program Guide, Oseel

CURE Proceedings

Full program for the 2026 Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement with full listing of sessions presented

Anyone, Anywhere, In Real Time: Exploring The World Of Virtual Production, Ethan Olvera

CURE Proceedings

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Cultivating Trust, Communication, And Collaboration: A Relational Leadership Design For Intercultural Collaboration In Nouakchott, Mauritania, Elysse Audrey Burns

Doctor of Leadership

Foreign-led initiatives operating in Nouakchott, Mauritania, encounter challenges in collaborating effectively with local communities, hindering the growth of sustainable, locally driven leadership and contextually relevant initiatives. This doctoral project investigates how relational dynamics shape intercultural collaboration and responds through the development of a structured relational leadership certificate program grounded in the Mauritanian context.

Using documented discovery workshops and one-on-one interviews with Mauritanian and international practitioners, the research identified recurring concerns regarding decisionmaking authority, communication clarity, and the distribution of responsibility within foreignled initiatives. Participants described patterns in which expectations were inconsistently communicated, local voices were unevenly integrated into decisions, and …

Welcoming Hospitality, Adam Cheney

Doctor of Leadership

This project seeks to cultivate a deeper practice of welcoming hospitality. It addresses the core problem that the community of Rochester, Minnesota, lacks welcoming hospitality between Evangelical Christians and Somali Muslims, minimizing our common humanity. The project aims to invite Christians into a biblically grounded posture of hospitality toward their Somali neighbors.

Rooted in both research and lived experience, this work sits at the intersection of Evangelical ministry, support for refugees and immigrants, and community engagement. Throughout the research process, I observed the deep need for marginalized voices to be heard and understood. The study identifies four primary barriers contributing …

The Potential Role Of Naftidrofuryl Oxalate In Rat Model Of Ulcerative Colitis, Omar Mohsen Elmazny, Ahmed Abdel-Monem Elmetwally, Vivian Boshra, H.M. El-Beltagi, Basma Hamed Othman, Heba Sheta

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, recurrent bowel disease characterized by inflammation that leads to superficial damage to the colon wall. The rate of incidence of UC differs from 0.5 to 31.5 per 100,000 subjects annually. The exact cause is still not well-identified. Studies suggest genetic factors, altered immune response, and environmental factors may play a role in the initiation and progression of the disease. Its pharmacological treatment remains unsatisfactory. Aim: To assess the possible protective effect of Naftidrofuryl oxalate (NFT) (praxilene) on intestinal epithelial cells in acetic acid (AA)-induced UC model in rats.  Materials and Methods: sixty female …

Added Value Of T2 Space Stir In Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation Of Post-Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury, Nehal Tharwat, Ahmed Mohamed Abdelkhalek, Mohamed Ashraf Abd El-Moniem, Hesham Abdel Fattah Elsobky, Ahmed Alaa El-Din Elagamy

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Traumatic brachial plexus injuries (TBPIs) cause severe upper limb disability. Owing to the complex anatomic architecture of the brachial plexus (BP), TBPIs are difficult to diagnose. Magnetic resonance neurography of the BP using three-dimensional isotropic imaging provides excellent background fat suppression and adequate soft-tissue contrast, thereby allowing better delineation of the BP along its pathway. This study aimed to compare image quality between T2-Short tau inversion recovery (T2-STIR) and 3D-transverse relaxation time-sampling perfection with application of optimized contrasts using different flip-angle evolution short tau inversion recovery (3D-T2 SPACE STIR) sequences in cases of TBPIs.

Methods: This study included 44 …

Evaluation Of Β2-Microglobulin In Patients With Psoriasis Vulgaris Case Controlled Study, Ishraq Mazhar Shaaban, Fatma Faisal El Dakrory, Alshaimaa Hamdi Abd Elmaksoud, Youssef El-Bayoumi Youssef Soliman

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Psoriasis is a persistent, immune-mediated dermatological condition influenced by complex genetic architectures and systemic inflammation. This investigation evaluated the diagnostic utility of serum β2-microglobulin β2 as a quantitative indicator for gauging clinical severity in psoriatic patients.

Aim of the work: The primary objective of this investigation was to evaluate the diagnostic utility of serum β2-microglobulin (β2M) as a quantitative biomarker for assessing disease severity in patients with psoriasis vulgaris. Specifically, the study sought to determine the correlation between circulating β2M levels and established clinical parameters, including the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), body mass index (BMI), and …

Assessment Of Serum Level Of Lipocalin-2 In Patients With Alopecia Areata, Mohammed S. Sultan, N. M. Darwish, Hosam Abdel Tawab, Asmaa M. Shalaby

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune disease (AID)-causing non-scarring hair loss (NSHL), mainly on the scalp. It affects about 2% of people worldwide, usually starting in the third or fourth decade. This study aimed to evaluate serum lipocalin-2 levels in AA patients compared to healthy controls (HC), and to examine their correlation with disease severity Methods: This one-year prospective case-control study included 40 AA patients from Mansoura University Hospitals and 40 age- and sex-matched healthy control. Diagnosis was based on typical, well-defined non-inflammatory scalp hair loss (HL) confirmed by dermoscopy. Controls were healthy, with no autoimmune history or …

Active Deresuscitation Strategies After Septic Shock: A Scoping Review, Alrefaey K. Alrefaey, Rania E Elbadrawy, Mohamed Aboelela, Mohammed Mamoun

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Fluid overload in septic shock patients is linked to higher morbidity and mortality. After the stabilization phase, fluid restriction may not result in the resolution of tissue edema. Active deresuscitation refers to the use of diuretics or ultrafiltration for the removal of excess fluids. Objectives: This review explores the current practices applied for the active deresuscitation strategies after stabilization of septic shock patients.  Search strategy: A literature search was performed through the following databases: Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus for relevant studies from 2015 to January 2026. Selection criteria:  The selected articles included …

Short Term Echocardiographic And Clinical Assessment Of Aortic Valve Neo-Cuspidization (Ozaki Procedure) In Comparison With Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement, Amr Mohamed Ahmed Elshabrawy, Mohamed A. Gabr, Eid M Daoud, Mohammed Sanad, Sherif Arafa

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Aortic valve neo-cuspidization (AVNeo, Ozaki procedure) has emerged as an alternative to conventional aortic valve replacement, aiming to preserve native aortic root dynamics and improve postoperative hemodynamics. The replacement of the aortic valve presents challenges because both biological and mechanical prostheses have notable limitations.

Aim: To evaluate the short-term clinical and echocardiographic outcomes of aortic valve neocuspidization (Ozaki procedure) compared with mechanical aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients with isolated aortic valve disease.

Patients and methods: This prospective comparative observational study included 42 adult patients with isolated aortic valve disease. 20 patients underwent AVNeo (Ozaki procedure) and 22 …

Fascia Transversalis Block With Different Volumes Of Local Anesthetic And Its Impact On Postoperative Pain In Major Abdominal Surgery: Prospective Randomized Study, Eman Eltabey Lotfi Taman, Mostafa Mohamed Ali Saied, Khaled Mohy Eldeen El Bahrawy, Abdelrahman Mamdouh El Naggar

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background Effective postoperative analgesia remains crucial in abdominal surgery to reduce physiological stress, improve respiratory function, and enhance recovery. The transversalis fascia plane block (TFPB) has recently emerged as an advantageous technique targeting the T12–L1 nerves responsible for somatic and visceral abdominal innervation. Objective To investigate the analgesic efficacy of different volumes of local anesthetic administered in TFPB and compare their effect on postoperative pain, visceral discomfort, and opioid requirements. Methods Eighty-one adult patients undergoing major abdominal surgery under general anesthesia were randomized into 3 groups: control (systemic analgesia only), lowvolume TFPB (20 mL total), and high-volume TFPB (25 mL …

Evaluation Of Cardiac Troponin T And Ischemia-Modified Albumin Changes With Hemodialysis Session In Pediatric Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease, Zeinab Ezz Elden Abass Abd Eldayem, Ashraf Mohammed Abdel Basset, Gehan Attia Abdehakem, Shiama Abdelmgiad, Nermin Yossef Abo Elkheir

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background : Cardiovascular status in dialysis patients is complicated by a wide range of factors that can affect long-term prognosis. Cardiac biomarkers changes with hemodialysis session could affect the cardiac integrity of those patients. Aim of the work: Assess the changes of cardiac ischemic biomarkers (Troponin T and ischemia modified albumin) before and after hemodialysis session in patients with ESRD in pediatric age group and study of correlations of changes with the hemodialysis parameters. Patients and methods: The study included 40 pediatric ESRD patients who were admitted to Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis Unit of Mansoura University Children’s …

Comparative Study Between Serum Levels Of Interleukin-19 And Interleukin-38 In The Egyptian Patients With Non-Segmental Vitiligo, Reem Ahmed Al Maaddawy, Mohamed Kh. Selim, Ahmed Fawzi Ismail, Ahmad S. Hasan, Manar Ali Hassan

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: The precise etiology of vitiligo remains unclear; nonetheless, it is predominantly regarded as an autoimmune disorder. This work aimed to compare serum levels of IL-19 and IL-38 between patients with non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) and healthy controls (HC). Patients and Methods: This study included 88 participants, evenly split into two groups: 44 individuals with non-segmental vitiligo and 44 healthy controls. Both groups underwent full history taking. The Vitiligo Area Severity Index (VASI) score and Vitiligo Disease Activity (VIDA) score were used to assess disease severity and activity. The levels of human IL-19 and IL-38 were also measured.

Results:Serum IL-38 …

Serum Zinc Levels In Children With Complicated Community Acquired Pneumonia: A Case-Control Study, Eslam Elhendawy, Angi Alwakeel, Shimaa R. Hendawy, Amal Osman

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background Zinc performs an important part in maintaining proper immune function, and its deficiency has been connected to an increased risk of severe respiratory infections. However, there is limited data on serum zinc concentrations in children suffering from complicated community-acquired pneumonia (cCAP), particularly within the Egyptian pediatric population. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate serum zinc levels in children diagnosed with severe cCAP in comparison to healthy controls and to assess the diagnostic effectiveness of serum zinc levels in distinguishing children with cCAP. Methods This study included 100 children with severe cCAP and 100 age- and sex-matched healthy controls enrolled …

Study Of Serum Zinc And Copper Levels In Type 2 Diabetic Patients With And Without Nephropathy, Hayam Elmetwally, Ahmed Almenshawy, Alaa Sabry, Rania Bahriz

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) is one of the most important microvascular complications of Diabetes mellitus (DM). The purpose of this study was to look at how changes in serum zinc and copper levels relate to the incidence of diabetic nephropathy in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: The type of the study is an observational case-control study. This observational case control study was conducted over a period of one year and included 90 adult subjects. Subjects were categorized into three equal parties. Patients without nephropathy who had type 2 diabetes were included in Group I (n=30) . Patients …

Evaluation Of Sodium Butyrate As An Anti-Fibrotic Agent In Experimental Schistosomiasis Mansoni Infection, Rania Eladl Hassan, Manar Ezzelarab Ramadan, Nora Ibrahim Aboulfotouh, Ramy Ahmed Abdelsalam Sallam, Basma Hamed Othman, Soha Ibrahim Awad

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Schistosomiasis is a prominent neglected tropical disease that is caused by Schistosoma mansoni, and it is characterized by granuloma formation, which advances to hepatic fibrosis and serious liver damage. The standard medication is praziquantel (PZQ), but it has minimal effect on larvae and no effect on fibrosis which is a main pathological feature in schistosomiaiss. So, new alternatives were suggested, such as sodium butyrate (SB), which is a fatty acid salt with medicinal qualities.

Objective: This study investigated the anti-fibrotic effect of sodium butyrate (SB) in a mouse model of S. mansoni-induced liver immunopathology using …

Evaluation Of Clinical Efficacy And Safety Of Topical Trifarotene Versus Topical Dapsone In Inflammatory Acne Valgaris: Split Face Interventional Study., Shaymaa E. Elmongy, Aya Mohammed Elsebaie, Azza Osama Alqurei, Noura A. Elseessy

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Topical Trifarotene and Dapsone both treat inflammatory acne, but they work differently and have distinct side effects.

Objective: to compare efficacy and safety between topical trifarotine 0.005% versus dapsone 5% gel for treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory facial acne vulgaris.

Methods: This split face interventional study included twenty (20) patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris. All the patients were treated with topical trifarotine cream 0.005 once daily at night thin layer on RT side of the face and treated with topical dapsone gel 5% once daily at any time of the day thin …

Comparative Study Between Microbotox (Mesobotox) Versus Microneedling With Platelets Rich Plasma In The Treatment Of Atrophic Post-Acne Scars, Eman Ibrahim Abd Elmabood Maghraby, Abeer Mohamed Abdelaziz Elkholy, Noura Abdel Moneim Mohamed Elseessy

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the pilosebaceous units and ranks as the eighth most prevalent disease worldwide. Acne scarring is a common consequence of acne vulgaris that occurs in some patients. Different treatment modalities have been tried for treating them such as chemical peels, laser-assisted resurfacing, dermabrasion and microneedling (MN). Both Microbotox and Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) are effective, minimally invasive treatments for improving atrophic post-acne scars, often used with microneedling.

Aim: to Compare the efficacy and safety of microbotox injection versus microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of atrophic post-acne scars.

Subjects and …

Performance Of Renal Artery Doppler Compared With Umbilical Artery Doppler In Growth Restricted Fetuses, Alya Kamal Ibrahim Anwar, Abdel-Aziz Abdel-Ghani Elrefae, Khaled Samir Othman, Alhussein Ahmed Mohamed

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background:

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality and is frequently associated with placental insufficiency. Doppler ultrasonography of blood flow is widely utilized in the assessment and follow up of pregnancy considered to be at high obstetric risk.

Objective:

This study aimed to compare the diagnostic performance of umbilical and fetal renal artery Doppler indices in prediction and monitoring of fetal growth restriction.

Methods:

    This prospective observational study included pregnant women with fetuses whose EFW <10^th percentile for gestational age. A total of 90 women with suspected FGR were recruited. All participants underwent detailed …

Symptom Burden And Its Relationship With Functional Status And Quality Of Life Among Hemodialysis Patients, Samar A. Alalfy, Hoda Mahmoud Mohammad Abdulaziz, Rasha Mahmoud

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Patients on maintenance hemodialysis face significant symptom burdens that impact clinical outcomes. This study aimed to determine the frequency of individual symptoms and assess how cumulative symptom burden influences both functional capacity and health-related quality of life among this patient group.

Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 168 adult hemodialysis patients from two centers in Egypt. Assessments were conducted using three validated instruments: the Chronic Kidney Disease Symptom Burden Index (CKD-SBI) for symptom evaluation, the Short Form-12 (SF-12) for health-related quality of life, and the Karnofsky Performance Status Scale (KPSS) for functional performance.

Results:Participants had a mean age of …

Behavioural Problems In Children With Congenital Heart Diseases, Mohamed E. Hassan, Eman A. Abdulhai, Mona M. Hafez

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is associated with neurodevelopmental and behavioral challenges. The purpose of this study was to evaluate behavioral problems in children with CHD. Methods: 103 children with confirmed CHD, aged 6 to 11 years, participated in this observational cross-sectional study. Children with genetic syndromes, neurological or developmental disorders, or any associated chronic medical conditions that may independently affect behavioral functioning were excluded. Behavioral assessment was performed using the parent-reported Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), which generates internalizing, externalizing, and total problem scores. Data on demographics, CHD type (acyanotic vs. cyanotic), and a history of previous cardiac interventions including …

In Hospital Outcome Of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Patients With Symptomatic Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Limited Mansoura University Experience In 2021., Mohamed Gamal Abd Elkader, Gamal Fahim El Sayed, Adel Mohamed Osthman

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality worldwide. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an established revascularization strategy for chronic coronary syndrome (CCS), with outcomes influenced by patient and procedural factors. However, real-world data on in-hospital PCI outcomes from developing countries remain limited.

Aim: To evaluate in-hospital outcomes of PCI in patients with CCS and assess the relationship between baseline clinical risk factors and in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

Patients and Methods: This prospective observational cohort study included 150 patients with CCS (mean age 58.9±8.5 years; 106 males and 44 females) who underwent coronary angiography …

Assessing The Robustness Of Prithvi Geospatial Foundation Model For Coastal Habitat Mapping Under Data Availability And Domain Shift Scenarios, Sam Khallaghi, Rishi Singh, Rahebeh Abedi, Ronald J. Eastman, Lyndon Estes, Sujit Roy, Rahul Ramachandran, Hamed Alemohammad

Geography

Self-supervised learning techniques and geospatial foundation models are garnering increasing attention within the remote sensing community, marking a pivotal shift toward more adaptable, generalizable and data efficient methodologies. Despite their growing popularity, comparative analyses between these emergent models and traditional, task-specific supervised deep learning models for tasks such as semantic segmentation remain largely unexplored. This study is formulated as a comparative analysis to scrutinize the efficacy of the finetuned Prithvi geospatial foundation models against a supervised convolutional neural network trained from scratch for semantic segmentation of mangrove forests and pond aquaculture under varying levels of data availability and domain shift. …

The Outcome Of Primary Anastomosis Without Diversion Versus With Diversion In Colorectal Cancer Surgeries, Ahmed Sameh, Shams Nazem, Ahmed A Monem, Amr F Elalfy

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Anastomotic leakage (AL) is the most feared complication after colorectal surgery. It is a very morbid consequence that is associated with higher morbidity, longer hospital stay, higher medical expenses, or even worse functional outcomes. The role of diverting ileostomy (DI) in reducing the incidence of anastomotic leakage is still debatable. Methods: Our study included 95 patients with left sided colon cancer and rectal cancer, 49 patients in the non-ileostomy group and 46 patients in the ileostomy group after resection anastomosis of the primary tumor. The analysis included the following variables: patient-related variables (age, sex, comorbid conditions, ASA score, smoking …

Effect Of High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation On Serum Sclerostin Levels In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Mohamed A. Hassany, Mariam A. Fawy

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background Vitamin D deficiency and altered bone metabolism are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Sclerostin, a key inhibitor of bone formation, has been implicated in CKD–mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), but the impact of high-dose vitamin D supplementation on circulating sclerostin is unclear. This work examined the effect of intramuscular cholecalciferol on serum sclerostin and bone-related markers in CKD patients. Methods This randomized controlled trial involved 128 adult CKD patients (stages 3–5), 18–70 years, both sexes, with vitamin D deficiency. Adults were equally randomized into two groups: the intervention group received intramuscular cholecalciferol (300,000 IU at baseline …

Chronic Stress And Toxoplasma Gondii Infection: Investigating The Two-Hit Hypothesis On Behavior And Cognition In Chronic Toxoplasmosis Mice Model, Nora Labeeb El-Tantawy

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Toxoplasmagondii infects about one third of people around the world and is associated with neuropsychiatric disorders. But not everyone who has it ends up with behavioral symptoms, which is kind of interesting. The study aimed to investigate the two-hit hypothesis, basically testing if chronic stress makes the effects of the infection worse in mice, on behavior and cognition. Methods: Sixty Swiss Webster mice were included in the study divided into four groups (15 for each). Group 1 control, group 2 stressed animals exposed to the chronic unpredictable stress protocol, Group 3 infected with T. gondii, and group 4 received …

Fractional Ablative Co2 Laser Versus Screw Threads In Post-Traumatic Atrophic Linear Scars, Eman Emad Elfeel, Marwa Zohdy Ali, Shereen Ezzalregal Alashry, Sherihan Hassan Allam

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background Scar is the result of the natural healing and reparative process, which are frequently accompanied by a few aesthetic, functional, and social impairments and may negatively affect quality of life. Fractional CO2 laser improves both the pigmentary and textural changes by removing thin layers of skin with minimal thermal damage. Thread lifting technology is a non-surgical facial rejuvenation technology that can minimize postoperative recovery period and scar from the incision Aim To compare the efficacy of fractional ablative CO2 laser therapy versus screw threads in post-traumatic atrophic linear scars. Methods This prospective randomized clinical study included 2 groups; group …

Understanding Circulant Permutation To Extend The Cminhash Estimator, Keegan Kang, Avery Hood, Benedict H.W. Wong

Faculty Conference Papers and Presentations

CMinHash promises a new direction for designing MinHash algorithms with reduced variance and storage space via circulant permutations. However, the original variance analysis is difficult to extend to other MinHash estimators. We present a new approach that gives explicit and easily comparable approximate variance expressions, and use it to analyze the Minner estimator. Numerical experiments show that our variance expression matches the empirical mean square error (MSE) of estimates. Our work thereby demonstrates how to apply circulant permutation to other MinHash estimators and compute their approximate variance.

Epa And Nepa’S International Cooperation Provision, Terrence Neal

Faculty Scholarship

The goal of this Article is to analyze and highlight EPA 's authority to undertake international activities - a topic that has been more overlooked than EPA 's foreign policy role itself. In accomplishing this goal, it places particular focus on the nature and scope of Section 102(2)(I) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This Article asserts that Section 102(2)(I) is not merely a policy statement. It prescribes both an authorization and a discretionary duty to engage in international environmental cooperation. NEPA's text and legislative history, as well as persuasive judicial and administrative decisions, affirm this. After clarifying Section …

Process Over Product With Labor-Based Grading, Ti Macklin, Nicole Brun-Mercer

Boise State University Publications and Presentations

Many instructors adopt a process approach to writing, assigning multiple drafts and offering feedback for revision; they nonetheless maintain that ultimately a student must receive a grade based on the instructor-determined caliber of the final product in order to maintain high academic standards. This traditional grading system can be demotivating, increase anxiety, discourage creativity and risk-taking, and unleash linguistic bias. In contrast, labor-based grading focuses on effort and improvement and can result in greater student engagement, innovation, and growth. This article explains labor-based grading, illustrates its use in an L2 first-year writing class, and suggests ways to adopt it in …