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Nursing-Led Bmat Use To Improve Patient Mobility Outcomes, Sandra Torres, Angela Ramirez, Nicole Boswell, Sigrid Somarriba, Simone Cheong, Natalie Bermudez

All Publications

No abstract provided.

State Of Nevada Cannabis Testing, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education, Yasha Kahn, Mcr Labs

Nevada

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Faculty Masters Concert I, David Cole, Jeffrey Khaner, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Jon H. Robertson

Faculty Recitals

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Queens College Paranormal Investigation, Ash Marinaccio

Open Educational Resources

This two-week module for MEDST 343W (Nonfiction Forms) invites students to explore the “paranormal” as a nonfiction form through experiential, critical, and creative engagement. Framing paranormal investigation as a documentary and narrative practice, the module examines how the genre functions across media (particularly television, podcasts, and documentary film) and how it intersects with questions of belief, storytelling, evidence, and place.

Through a site-based paranormal investigation on the Queens College campus, students will engage directly with the conventions and techniques used in nonfiction media to construct truth-claims, stage suspense, and shape narrative authority. Students will document, interpret, and reflect on their …

Local And Community History – Ten Blocks, Johnathan Thayer

Open Educational Resources

Description

Walk or otherwise move through physical space ten blocks (or its equivalent) in any direction from wherever you call home. Take note of the component parts that make up your locality, including the weekly topics on our syllabus (nature, parks, cemeteries, burial grounds, buildings, restaurants, bars, theaters, temples, schools, and governance). Make a list of the histories of these components that you know, and a list of the histories that you wish you knew more about.

Where I plan to use this resource

In my LBSCI class Local and Community History Methods. This will be the first assignment of …

The Initial User Experience Of A Gamified Mental Health App, Angill Lynae Oliva

Master's Theses

Despite the availability of mobile mental health apps, high dropout rates due to low user engagement and attitudes about their effectiveness remain significant challenges. The present study examined the relationship between digital therapeutic alliance (i.e., the efficacy of therapeutic quality for digitalized mental health interventions) and college students’ engagement and perceptions of use with a gamified mental health app, SuperBetter. Digital therapeutic alliance was measured using the Working Alliance Inventory-Short Revised (WAI-SR), while engagement was assessed by the total number of completed activities in the SuperBetter app. Students’ intrinsic motivation was measured using the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI); and perceptions …

Evaluating Policy And Industry-Based Interventions For Healthier Online Food-Away-From-Home Choices: A Scoping Review, Vincenzina Caputo, Jiayu Sun, Ellen J. Van Loo

Department of Agricultural Economics Faculty Publications

The rapid digital transformation of the food-away-from-home (FAFH) sector has redefined how consumers access and select meals. Digital delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Meituan have become influential market intermediaries, shaping the nutritional landscape of food environments and raising concerns about their healthfulness. This study reviews empirical evidence on policy-based and industry-led interventions aimed at improving dietary outcomes in digital FAFH environments. Following PRISMA guidelines and using machine-learning–assisted screening (ASReview), 37 peer-reviewed studies were identified across four domains: nutritional labeling, fiscal measures, food-assistance programs, and digital nudges or decision-support tools. Findings indicate that although traditional food-policy instruments designed …

Measuring Human Ability To Detect Emotional Energies In Transpersonal Fields Of Consciousness, Carol Richardson Phd, Mdiv, Mph

Journal of Conscious Evolution

This research presents original data from an online research survey with 111 respondents regarding their ability to detect emotional energies in transpersonal fields of consciousness in crowds and dyads. The data show that a majority of respondents, from 90% to 96.4%, reported experiencing different emotions “in the air,” such as excitement, tension, anxiety, anger, and love. Personal data responses include age, gender or gender identity, and worldview. Examples of possible worldviews include: “scientific, not religious, not spiritual”; “spiritual and scientific”; “religious”; and “religious and scientific.” Respondents were given two free-answer essay options: one in which they could describe their personal …

Characterization And Evaluation Of Next-Generation Photon-Counting Image Sensors For Space Applications, Nicholas Shade, Gillian Kyne, Shouleh Nikzad, Edoardo Charbon, Eric R. Fossum

Dartmouth Scholarship

Astronomers’ pursuit of imaging light from increasingly faint and distant objects in the expanse of space necessitates continuous improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio of camera technology. Recent advancements in solid-state detector technologies have enabled the determination of photon number, including single-photon events, enabling observations at the fundamental limits of physics. We present an evaluation of three next-generation silicon-based detectors capable of photon-counting with deep-sub-electron input-referred read noise: the electron-multiplying charge-coupled device (EMCCD), the single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD), and the CMOS quanta image sensor (QIS). The EMCCD is built using a CCD sensor design that additionally employs repeated impact ionization to …

Unless Ai Washes The Dishes, Can We Really Call It Intelligent?, Essraa Nawar

Library Articles and Research

"A few weeks ago, I found myself sitting with a question that keeps resurfacing as AI becomes louder, faster, and everywhere. What happens when the models know everything about our lives except the one thing that matters most in the moment. It is remarkable how much of human decision making is driven not by external information but by internal states. A tightening in the chest. A sudden clarity. A quiet discomfort that redirects us before we can explain why. These signals guide our choices in ways computation cannot replicate."

Barriers And Motivators To Diet Change In Saudi Women Living With Cardiovascular Disease, Rahaf Abdullah Alghamdi, Afnan Yousef Tunsi, Lujain Adel Sallam, Reem Abdulsalam Sinnari, Raghad Mueed Assiri, Rahaf Abdulrazaq Alafghani, Anwar Mustafa Tammar

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of mortality worldwide and a major contributor to reduced quality of life. Saudi women are potentially at a greater risk than a decade ago to develop CVD and diabetes mellitus, with a notable increase in obesity and physical inactivity compared to men. Secondary prevention initiatives, including dietary modifications, offer an evidence-based approach for preventing CVD and reducing mortality and morbidity among women.

Aim: This study aims to explore the barriers and motivators in adhering to healthy diets from the perspectives of Saudi women Living with Cardiovascular Disease. A secondary aim is to …

Addressing Opioid Use Disorder Stigma Through Simulation For Accelerated Nursing Students, D'Ana Brooks, Valorie Mackenna, Kendra Chmura

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a global health issue and the most stigmatized health condition worldwide.² Stigma blocks patients from seeking care. With their intimacy in patient care, nurses are poised to help overcome stigma-based barriers; however, nurses describe a lack of preparedness for the task.⁴ Historically, focus on the OUD patient population is inconsistent in nursing program curricula. Gaining insight about stigma can help reduce its power.¹

Purpose: This project aims to explore OUD stigma with accelerated BSN students using simulation scenarios to enhance knowledge and preparedness in caring for patients with OUD.

Methods: Simulation …

Empowering The Future Of Nursing: The Impact Of Mentoring Nursing Students From Diverse Backgrounds, Toinette Higgins, Natasha Laibhen-Parkes

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Mentoring means facilitating students’ learning by promoting a continuous learning process, supporting their professional development, and their growth in knowledge, skills, and attitudes (Kowalski, 2019). Mentoring students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds has been identified as a necessary strategy for increasing enrollment, retention, and graduation rates, particularly in historically white institutions (HWIs), where underrepresented students have historically experienced isolation, uncertainty, and marginalization (White et al, 2020). As such, mentoring is especially crucial for these students who are inexperienced or lack the cultural capital valued in HWIs because it can assist these students with navigating challenges and opportunities that are …

Reflecting And Responding: The Impact Of Arousal And Mood Changes On Functioning In Nurses With Ptsd, Marni B. Kellogg, Anna E. Schierberl Scherr, Brian J. Ayotte

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Introduction: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that impairs daily functioning following exposure to trauma. Recent studies identify nurses are at a particularly high risk of developing PTSD (Fattori et al., 2023; Hernández Bojorge et al., 2024; Negarandeh et al., 2023). While this vulnerability was underscored during the COVID-19 pandemic, prior research indicates that PTSD is a longstanding concern within the profession (Battles, 2007; Czaja et al., 2012). Individuals with PTSD endorse chronic symptoms in five clusters: reexperiencing, avoidance, negative alterations in cognition and mood, and hyperarousal (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Understanding which PTSD domains are associated …

The Nurse As An Inspiring Leader Of Health: A Framework Rooted In Neurochemical Drivers Of Influence, Sandra D. Shapiro, Rachel Mcmahan Thomas

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, demanding nurses navigate increasingly complex and challenging situations. Modern nursing goes beyond providing care and motivation—it now requires inspiration and mentoring to drive meaningful, systemic change promoting health at every level. Inspiration is an essential intrinsic motivator, positioning nurses as leaders uniquely equipped to foster resilience and excellence.

Transformational leadership principles, deeply rooted in nursing philosophy, place human caring at the core. By embodying these principles, nurses can inspire change within themselves, their peers, and their organizations. As guardians of public health, nurses are inherently positioned to lead socio-ecological transformations, advance health promotion, and …

Sigma Peer Chapter Collaboration: Promoting Global Partnerships, Cheryl A. Sheils, Elizabeth Rosser, Leslie Gelling, Liz Westcott, Nancy Thompson, Cheryl Sabola

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Introduction: International partnerships empower nurses with the capacity to address global health challenges. In August 2022, Phi Mu chapter in Bournemouth, England, UK, and Beta Zeta at-Large chapter in western Massachusetts, US, launched an informal peer chapter collaboration.

Purpose: The purpose is to promote a global partnership among chapter leaders and students and increase membership in Sigma as the preeminent international professional nursing organization positioned to promote global health equity.

Goals: Aligned with Sigma’s 2023-2025 Biennial Call to Action, Represent, the goals of this peer chapter collaboration are to reflect on our shared experiences, respect our diversity and distinct …

Enhancing Patient And Team Member Safety: Classroom To Clinical Integration For Nursing Students, Yvonne Joseph, Asha Roy

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Patient safety is a prevalent term used in healthcare. This commitment is made each time we care for a patient. We must look at bridging the gap between academia and the clinical setting to keep this promise. Academia focuses on theoretical foundations, ethical aspects, and critical thinking. The clinical aspect focuses on patient care, inclusive of hands-on skills, communication, and critical thinking. All are crucial to the overall development of our students and patient safety. What else is essential to patient safety? A student's self-care, we need to respect our bodies. The phrase, “If you don’t care for yourself, you …

Mentoring Faculty To Improve Scholarship Participation, Job Satisfaction, And Retention In Academia, Jamie A. Rausch, Kathie Williamson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Academia is very different than industry, especially in nursing. Learning the ins-and-outs of teaching, research, and service that are requirements in an academic setting can be difficult for persons coming from a clinical setting working with patients to understand and meet. Often times, faculty members have sought academic positions due to their love of teaching and interest in research. Using a one-on-one mentoring strategy may improve scholarship activities, job satisfaction, and retention which could decrease turnover and understaffing in an academic setting. This session will discuss the implementation of specific strategies at a university satellite campus and the initial findings …

Dimensions Of Queens Culture / The Personality Of Queens, Claudia Brumbaugh

Open Educational Resources

1. Description of the resource: This assignment will be given early in the semester, and will be due near the end of the semester, scaffolded into steps over the semester:
   1. Via descriptive writing, define one of five, cultural dimensions / Big 5 traits. Then, define the dimension / trait in terms of the local conditions in Queens (e.g., what it means more specifically in the context of Queens).* You can pick the level of analysis for “Queens”. It could be QC, or neighborhood, or the entire borough. Next, place your level of Queens analysis into historical context, describing past movements/events, and …

2025 November 20 - From My Notepads Newsletter, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University, Brian E. Noland

From My Notepads: A Newsletter from President Brian Noland

No abstract provided.

Carbon-Neutral Concrete: A Review On Carbon Capture, Storage, And Utilization Technologies, Syed Muhammad O Naqvi, Muhammad Daniyal Raza, Syed Muhammad Bilal Haider

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications

Concrete industry is responsible for approximately 7% of total CO2 emissions around the globe making it a critical target for decarbonization. This review study evaluates carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies applicability in concrete industry with a focus on direct air capture (DAC), CO2 curing, mineral carbonation, and incorporation of carbonated recycled aggregates and alternative binders. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of various CCUS technologies, economic feasibility, environmental benefits, mechanical performance, and current challenges in their application and scalability aiming to optimize the structural efficiency, carbon uptake, and cost of concrete structures. Case studies from industrial implementations, such …

Synergistic Doping And Coating Strategy For Boosting Na0.7mno2 Cathode Performance In Sodium-Ion Batteries, Ahmad Helaley, Han Yu, Manashi Nath, Xinhua Liang

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

Advancing sodium-ion battery (SIB) technology requires novel approaches to optimize cathode materials for improved electrochemical performance. In this study, we employ atomic layer deposition (ALD) to precisely modify the surface of P2-type Na_0.7MnO₂ cathodes with different coating materials including ZnO, NiO, and Al₂O₃, followed by post-annealing at 750°C for 10 hours. The strategic combination of ALD and thermal treatment can achieve thin film coating on particle surface and promote element doping into the near-surface lattice, as confirmed by electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) analysis. The incorporation of Zn, Al, and Ni results in …

Unraveling Hydration- And Temperature-Induced Structural Transformations Of Linear Poly(Ethylenimine) Using Raman Microscopy And Numerical Unmixing, Miharu Koh, Jay P. Kitt, Andrew D. Pendergast, Joel M. Harris, Shelley D. Minteer, Carol Korzeniewski

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

Linear poly(ethylenimine) (LPEI) is a hydration-sensitive polymer of interest for its breadth of application in areas that include medicine, energy, and materials science. To facilitate advances, this work demonstrates in situ Raman microscopy and self-modeling curve resolution (SMCR) analysis as an approach for investigating changes in LPEI structure during melting and crystallization under controlled heating and cooling conditions. With focus on neutral (freebase) LPEI, SMCR analysis of Raman data sets showed that the melting transition of anhydrous LPEI was well described by a pair of spectral vectors representing anhydrous crystalline and amorphous states. However, the transition from the melted to …

Understanding The Lived Experience Of Mental Health Following An Alpha-Gal Syndrome Diagnosis: A Phenomenological Study Grounded In Maslow’S Hierarchy Of Needs, Heather L. Hargis

Dissertations

Alpha-gal syndrome is a tick-borne food allergy that triggers delayed allergic reactions to mammalian products and profoundly alters daily life. While growing research examines the physiological aspects of alpha-gal syndrome, little is known about its psychological impact. This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of individuals with alpha-gal syndrome to understand how the condition influences mental health through the lens of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Data was collected through semi-structured virtual interviews with adults medically diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome. Thematic analysis revealed significant challenges in meeting Maslow’s lower-tier needs—physiological, safety, and love/belonging—due to dietary restrictions, medical uncertainty, social isolation, and …

Strategic Management And Profit Optimization In Major League Baseball: A Framework For Sustainable Franchise Success, Cole Bourne

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis examines the strategic, economic, and operational forces that drive profitability in Major League Baseball (MLB), positioning franchises not merely as sports teams but as complex, multi-revenue businesses. As the league evolves into a multi-billion-dollar industry shaped by expanding media rights, rising player salaries, and increasing market disparities, financial sustainability requires a blend of data-driven decision-making and modern business strategy. Through analysis of revenue streams, cost structures, market dynamics, and case studies, this work identifies the key levers that differentiate successful franchises from struggling ones.

The study outlines how media contracts—both national and local—serve as the backbone of MLB …

The Cowl - V. 89 N. 9 - November 20, 2025

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 89 No. 9 - November 20, 2025. 24 pages.

Virtual Reality In Esl Teaching And Learning In A Hybrid Learning Environment In The Uae, Basma Abdulla Abri

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This study investigates the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) on the oral proficiency of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It also explores the perceptions of students and their instructor regarding the use of VR as a tool for language learning. The research was conducted in an English Communications program at a higher education institution in the UAE, with 44 Emirati students divided into a control group and an experimental group. The control group practiced speaking using traditional classroom methods, while the experimental group engaged in communicative activities through VR environments. A mixed-methods …

Domestic Inter-Sectorial Network Topology Evolution And Industrial Policy: A Comprehensive Network Analysis, Mahanad Ali Alsabahi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

While controversial, industrial policy propose a compelling argument for the government role in stimulating economic growth. The “new industrial policy” approach proposes a shift from a “Why” to “How” should industrial policy be implemented. Building upon this, in line with the increased utilization of network theory in economic research, this research examines network analysis as an econometric diagnostic tool asking, “How network analysis could be utilized in understanding the domestic economy and designing industrial policy?”. The study utilizes country input-output tables to calculate centrality measures corresponding to different connectivity concepts, and explore the dependency between domestic industries. The research demonstrated …

Mortality And Immortality: Reconsidering Anglo-American Perspectives In Light Of Kierkegaard, Heidegger, And Jonas, Mehrzad Ali Moin

Dissertations (1934 -)

This dissertation addresses fundamental questions surrounding mortality and does so existentially. Of central concern is what it means to be mortal, the value of mortality, how we ought to relate to it, whether immortality is preferable to mortality, and what moral obligations can be derived from our mortality. By engaging thinkers such as Heidegger, Kierkegaard, Jonas, Epicurus, and contemporary anglophone philosophers, this project seeks to challenge prevailing attitudes towards death. Through a meta-philosophical lens, I argue for the value of mortality as a shaper of the meaningfulness of existence, and for the cultivation of what I call ‘genuine mortality consciousness’ …

The Colby Echo (2025-11-20), Colby College

The Colby Echo

Published by the students of Colby College since 1877, The Colby Echo is the weekly, editorially independent student-run newspaper of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Published monthly, 1877-1886; semi-monthly, 1886-1897; and weekly during the academic year, 1898-present.