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Lightning Talk: Re/Mapping The Archives: Repository Content For The Digital Humanities And Cartographer, Michael R. Howser

Digital Initiatives Symposium

The print map, once seen as a unique and preservation worthy collection treated uniquely as a collection housed within a separate library or library space, has seen a precipitous decline in usage since Google Maps and other online tools emerged on the scene starting in 2005. With many print map collections experiencing declines in researcher requests per year, this inevitable decline of print map usage underscores the difficulty in discovering maps via the library catalog, search engines, and/or via finding aids. As collection space is pinned against demands for student space, print map collections are targets for capturing additional space …

Lightning Talk: Lever Press: A Game Changer For Scholarly Publishing, Jennifer Nutefall

Digital Initiatives Symposium

Several years ago, a group of liberal-arts library directors decided to repurpose funds to support open access publishing and create the lever they lacked.

The result: The Lever Press.

The Lever Press offers a case study in how a group of librarians can seize the initiative and make the changes they wish to see in the scholarly monograph publishing industry—changes that have a big impact on our work as librarians and on the communities we serve. The Press devotes itself to producing the highest quality scholarship in an economically sustainable model, embodying and reflecting the values of the liberal arts, …

Dean's Panel - Digital Infrastructure: Paying For The Pipes, David Lewis, Alexia Hudson-Ward, Shan Sutton, Rhonda Huisman

Digital Initiatives Symposium

David Lewis will present his talk on Digital Infrastructure. Rhonda Huisman, Alexia Hudson-Ward, and Shan Sutton will provide responses.

Centering Humanity In Digital Scholarship (Featured Speaker), Yasmeen Shorish

Digital Initiatives Symposium

Advances in technology have brought computational power to our collections and expanded the ways that scholarship is researched and made available. Yet while library and information professionals continue to grapple with standards, storage, accessibility, and workflows to keep pace with existing digital scholarship demands, new innovations are waiting in the wings. Promises of linked data, machine learning, and AI have some of us eager for the new adventure and others concerned about capacity and expertise.

Entangled in all this technology are people. The people who do the foundational work, the people who produce the collections in an archive, the people …

Having A Social Impact: Supporting Social Justice And Open Access Through Digital Initiative Projects, Mark Shelton, Frederick Zarndt, Brian Geiger, Cristela Garcia-Spitz

Digital Initiatives Symposium

Digital infrastructures and tools allow organizations and institutions to create opportunities for projects, information transfer, learning, and platforms for a range of voices. It also creates opportunities that promote open access, social justice, and social impact. Panelists who are directly involved in digital initiative projects that specifically seek to impact society, either by opening up information resources to everyone, or by giving people the digital resources they need to be self-supportive, will talk about their projects and the beliefs that underpin their efforts. From libraries, to online content providers, to digital skills educators, the panel represents a wide range of …

Symptomology Associated With In Utero Exposures To Polysubstance In An Appalachian Population., Will Lester, Lacey Andrews, Emma M. Nellhaus, Sara Murray, Sean Loudin, Todd H. Davies

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is seen as a very high rate at our institution in Huntington, West Virginia, and the majority of exposures are polysubstance in nature. Polysubstance can have different meaning for each region. At our institution, polysubstance is any combination of opioids, gabapentin, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, benzodiazepines, nicotine or other neuroactive substances with 3-4 substances being the norm. Rapidly changing combinations of drug use and the lack of literature create a difficult situation for clinicians who are often reliant on treatment recommendations that lack references or conclusive data supporting the clinical approaches. Elucidating withdrawal symptoms consistent with in …

Trans-Radial Coronary Intervention (Tci) Using 5-Fr Versus 6-Fr Guiding Catheters In The Setting Of Acute Coronary Syndrome (Acs)., Ahmed Amro, Mohammad Amro, Amal Sobeih, Obadah Aqtash, Hisham Hirzallah, Majd Kanbour, Adee El-Hamdani, Alaa Gabi, Yazan Numan, Mark Studeny, Mehiar El-Hamdani

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Background:

As in any vascular access the size of guiding catheter is an operator preference. Although multiple studies showed the use of 5-Fr versus 6-Fr guiding catheters for Transradial coronary intervention (TCI) have similar vascular safety profile and can be performed safely and successfully with both of them, the data comparing the 5-Fr vs 6-Fr guiding catheters for TCI in terms of fluoroscopy time, procedure time and contrast amount in the setting of ACS is limited. We conducted this study to compare the use of 5-Fr versus 6-Fr guiding catheters for TCI in the settings of ACS.

Method:

Our study …

Surgery For Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Three Field Open Mckeown Procedure Has A Role In Assessment And Treatment Of Extensive Locally Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma With A Favorable Clinical And Pathological Outcome., Mark H. Cooper, Paul Bown, Toni O. Pacioles

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Esophageal adenocarcinoma has seen an increased incidence due to gastroesophageal reflux disease , smoking and obesity. There are no established guidelines for screening of esophageal cancer and many patients present late in their disease process. Most early stage adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation follow by surgical resection in suitable operative candidates. We describe a case of locally advanced esophageal cancer, where the patient had a relatively insignificant response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation, who was then treated by open direct resection of the esophagus and proximal stomach (three field McKeown approach) with lymphadenectomy. The …

Bilateral Foot Drop Linked To Rapid Intentional Weight Loss And Long Distance Walking., Morgan S. Aguirre, Josh Gibson, Dominika Lozowska

Marshall Journal of Medicine

There are many causes of acute onset foot drop ranging from deep fibular nerve or sciatic nerve injury caused by trauma or a compressive mass such as a neuroma, to spinal cord disorders like disc herniation causing L4-5 radiculopathy, and various muscular dystrophies affecting the tibialis anterior muscle responsible for foot dorsiflexion and eversion. Even brain disorders like MS, stroke or ALS can result in foot drop. We present a case of bilateral foot drop as a complication of rapid 70 lb weight loss which was described in literature previously as “slimmer’s palsy”.

Kounis Syndrome: A Simple Mri With Contrast Turned Into A Life Threatening Condition, Ahmed Amro, Kanaan Mansoor, Mohammad Amro, Amal Sobeih, Mehiar El-Hamdani

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Kounis syndrome [KS] is a hypersensitivity coronary disorder induced by various allergens. It is a rare condition which has been reported in every age group (2-90 years), every race and geographic location, its incidence has been reported to range from 7.9 to 19.4 per 100,000. The presentation of the detrimental effects of KS on coronary arteries ranges from vasospastic angina to allergic myocardial infarction.

Drugs are the major iatrogenic cause of KS, but virtually everything in the environment around us can cause KS. In recent years contrast mediums used in the radiologic investigation have come forth as a leading cause …

Angiogram Negative Subarachnoid Hemorrhage In The Setting Of Sexual Intercourse And Chronic Cannabis Use, Dakota T. May, Dominika Lozowska

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Etiology of unprovoked subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is predominantly from cerebral aneurysm rupture and manifests classically as a thunderclap headache. Orgasmic cephalgia may herald SAH given that 4-12% of SAH sufferers were found to have engaged in prior sexual activity.(1) Precipitating causes of SAH leading to aneurysmal rupture may be the rise in blood pressure caused by physical activity. A conventional angiogram (CTA) is used to reveal a source of the bleed and but occasionally this is normal, and is labelled angiogram-negative SAH or non-aneurysmal SAH. In those cases digital subtraction imaging (DSA) is needed for verification. Herein we discuss an …

Rare Sarcomatoid Carcinoma Of The Liver In A Patient With No History Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report, Kevat B. Patel, Rita H. Hawarny, Elizabeth Saunders, Marc Hettlinger, Niru Nahar

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare malignant tumor of unknown pathogenesis characterized by poorly differentiated carcinoma tissue containing sarcoma-like differentiation of either spindle or giant cell and rarely occurs in the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary-pancreatic system.¹ Primary hepatic sarcomatoid carcinoma accounts for only 0.2 % of primary malignant liver tumors, and 1.8% of all surgically resected hepatocellular carcinomas.² The majority of hepatic sarcomatoid carcinoma cases appear to occur simultaneously with hepatocellular or cholangiocellular carcinoma.³ The preferred treatment for hepatic sarcomatoid carcinoma is surgical resection and the overall prognosis is poor.⁴ This case depicts a 62-year-old female whom …

On Watson, Racism, And Standardized Tests, Joseph I. Shapiro

Marshall Journal of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Advancing Science Through Diversity Begins With Cultural Immersion In Science Education, Darshana T. Shah

Marshall Journal of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Introduction

International Journal on Responsibility

Types of Responsibility: Challenges and Opportunities

Exploring Living Heritage Conservation: An Ethnography Of Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, Adriana Trujillo

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Taos Pueblo, a Northern New Mexico Pueblo, is designated as a World Heritage Site that continues to engage in traditional cultural practices. Because it is a living community practicing traditional customs, it is considered a living heritage site. Living heritage refers to the continuity of tangible and intangible heritage that is maintained by the core-community. Western conservation approaches have rarely integrated community-based strategies when protecting dynamic cultural sites. The purpose of this research is to explore conservation strategies at Taos Pueblo and how they reflect a living heritage approach. Using Rapid Ethnographic Assessment Protocol (Taplin, Scheld, & Low, 2002), I …

Relationships Between Goal-Setting, Motivational Traits, And Job Performance, Charissa Samaniego

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Ensuring employees are and remain motivated is an important issue for organizations. One problem regarding employee motivation is not everyone is motivated in the same way, thus affecting performance. Goal setting has shown to increase performance when specific and difficult goals are set. Moreover, newer research concerning motivational traits has sought to explain individual differences in motivation. This trait framework shows potential, but research on the relationship between job performance, goal-setting and motivational traits has not been clearly established. The goals of this correlational study were to (1) determine if a relationship exists between motivational traits and job performance, (2) …

Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Candidates’ Perceived Preparedness And Attitudes Toward Inclusion, Jewel Mahoe

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

The aim of this research is to recognize teacher candidates’ attitudes towards inclusion and perceived preparedness regarding special education. Research was conducted using a survey. The survey was administered to students by paper or online via Qualtrics. Over 100 responses were collected from undergraduate students. Data from the surveys were compiled to analyze correlations. It is anticipated that data correlations will display a trend of neutral or low confidence levels in individuals’ abilities. The results of this research will ultimately provide key information to target skills that elementary education teacher candidates feel they are lacking within the existing special education …

Experiences Of Lgbtq Male Students Of Color In A Predominantly White Environment, Alberto Gonzalez

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

The limited literature on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people of color (LGBTQ-PoC) tends to focus on heterosexism in ethnic/racial communities and racism in white LGBTQ communities. This qualitative study, informed by Intersectionality, and Narrative Inquiry, expands on how to create spaces that are more inclusive for LGBTQ students of color on college campuses. This study documents and analyzes the stories of LGBTQ male college students of color regarding their academic and social interactions, and challenges encountered while navigating a predominantly white environment. Data was collected using semi-structured individual interviews. Questions focused on how participants’ identities developed, where they …

Music Deserts: How Social Inequality Affects Accessibility To Music Resources Important To Actively Participating In Music, Everardo Francisco Reyes

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Recent findings in the cognitive neuroscience of music suggest that active participation in music has benefits such as increasing reading comprehension, soothing babies, and helping increase synapses which are beneficial in differentiating music and speech from noise. However, these benefits are not accessible to all communities. Department of Education (2012) research reveals that elementary and secondary schools with a higher percentage of poverty have fewer music teachers, music courses, dedicated rooms for music, and proper music equipment. In this research I examine how social inequality in the US correlated with a lack of music instrument stores (MIS). These areas can …

Perceived Body Image And Reasons For Exercise Among College Students, Ileana Flores Delgado

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Perceptions of an ideal body image constructed by Western culture has led body dissatisfaction levels to increase significantly in the past 30 years. Researchers have found that individuals tend to have inaccurate perceptions of their body shapes that leads to body dissatisfaction. Minimal research however, has been done focusing on the relationship between body image and specific exercise behaviors. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand how someone’s own body perception affects their exercise behavior, type and frequency. A total of 30 participants were observed for 20 minutes focusing on behaviors like concentration, body surveillance, and confidence while …

The Validity Of The Six Minute Walk Test In Determining Vo2peak In Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study, Deandra Elcock

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

Peak oxygen consumption (VO_2peak) is critical for developing and implementing an exercise prescription to guide a cancer survivor’s rehabilitative exercise program, which will improve physiological and psychological values in cancer survivors. Many clinicians choose a submaximal protocol, the 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT) to determine VO_2peak. The University of Northern Colorado Cancer Rehabilitation Institute’s (UNCCRI) treadmill protocol is cancer-specific and accurately determines VO_2peak. PURPOSE: To determine the validity of VO_2peak obtained from the 6MWT compared to the VO_2peak obtained by the UNCCRI treadmill protocol. METHODS: 34 cancer survivors completed the …

Kinetic Study Of Silver Nanoparticle Formation, Steven A. Diaz

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

With the increased use of silver nanoparticles in modern day applications, kinetic information on the mechanism of their formation is useful for further studies on its reactivity in a biological environment. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized using a modified Turkevich method. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using UV-Visible spectroscopy. The data obtained were plotted as a function of time, and rate constants for the nucleation (k₁) and autocatalytic surface growth (k₂) were extracted. Comparing the k₁ (~10^-3) and k₂ (~10^-1) values supports a two-step mechanism of slow nucleation and fast autocatalytic …

Group Differences In Hot And Cool Executive Functioning Performance In College Students With And Without A History Of Child Maltreatment, Kady Barthelemy, Eric Peterson, Marilyn Welsh

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

We explored the degree to which a history of child maltreatment impacts performance in college settings. In recent studies, researchers have explored “hot” versus “cool” executive functioning (EF). Cool EF is comprised of cognitive processes in non-emotional settings and are known to play an important role in educational achievement. Hot EF is comprised of cognitive processes supported by emotional awareness. Given that child maltreatment is associated with emotional arousal difficulty, we explored the degree to which hot and cold EF tasks are differentially impacted by a history of child maltreatment. Our research approach involved modifying two traditional cool EF tasks …

Self-Regulation In The Relationships And Educational Experiences Of University Students, Rebecca Artzer, Sofia Softas-Nall, Blake Karlin, Mckenzie Ruff

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

This research evaluates what effects self-regulation, motivation, and self-efficacy have on relationship satisfaction and educational success of university students. The ability to self-regulate is an important component in goal obtainment. Limited investigation has been done on self-efficacy and motivation along-side self-regulation within an educational framework, and only marginal research has been completed with the non-romantic relationships of college students and self-regulation. Data suggest level of motivation did not predict relationship satisfaction or self-efficacy toward school. Learning strategies (indicative of motivation) and self-efficacy did not predict school performance. A second form of motivation, goal orientation, correlated with self-efficacy. Data also indicate …

Introduction: Mcnair Scholars Program, Hunter Montoya

Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado

The University of Northern Colorado McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded TRIO program designed to prepare high-achieving students from first-generation/low-income and/or underrepresented populations for graduate studies. The ultimate goal is to provide students the experience and support necessary to complete doctoral degrees in their chosen disciplines. Components of the program include a one-year research seminar, during which students partner with faculty mentors and complete independent research projects for presentation and publication, and a semester-long senior seminar, designed to assist students in applying to graduate programs. By linking academic excellence and social diversity, the UNC McNair Scholars Program seeks to …

Unpacking The Meaning And Impact Of The Components Of End-Of-Life Preparation Among Cancer Patients, Kristin Levoy

Open Access Dissertations

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly a quarter of all deaths annually. Cancer patients and their caregivers do not adequately prepare for the end-of-life, creating the conditions for poorer quality deaths. To address this lack of preparation, this dissertation aimed to unpack the meaning and impact of the components of preparation for the end-of-life among cancer patients. Three independent studies were conducted to achieve this aim: 1) a concept analysis to clarify the meaning of end-of-life decision making in the context of chronic life-limiting disease, distinguishing it from preparation for the …

Deficits In Hindbrain Activity Underlie Sensory-Motor Hyporeactivity In An Autism Spectrum Disorder Zebrafish Model, Robert A. Kozol

Open Access Dissertations

Sensory deficits have recently been added to the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research suggests that between 65-90% of individuals with ASD have problems with sensory perception, reactivity, or have sensory fixations. These sensory deficits require animal modeling to determine the neuropathology underlying these sensory-motor behaviors. Zebrafish provide a unique animal model for studying neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD. For instance, zebrafish develop stereotyped embryonic behaviors that can be used to identify early critical periods impacted by neurodevelopmental gene mutations. Zebrafish embryos and larvae are also small, allowing for high-throughput behavioral screens, and optically transparent, providing in vivo visualization …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda (4/30/2019), Csusb Faculty Senate

CSUSB Faculty Senate records

No abstract provided.

State V. Autrey Respondent's Brief Dckt. 46163

Not Reported

No abstract provided.