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2025-08-21 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes (First Meeting Of The Adams Administration), Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. The first meeting of Dr. Adams' administration.

2025-08-21 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes (Last Meeting Of The Lennex Administration), Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. The last meeting of Dr. Lennex's administration.

2025-08-21 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from August 21, 2025.

2025-08-21 Faculty Senate Scoop Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate Scoop newsletter from August 21, 2025.

Determination Of Microplastic Compounds In Some Species Of Freshwater Snails In Brantas River, East Java, Indonesia, R Adharyan Islamy, Yuni Kilawati, Veryl Hasan, Fitri Sil Valen, Noorhidayah Mamat, Ahmad Syazni Kamarudin, Yunita Maimunah

Baghdad Science Journal

This research examines microplastic contamination patterns in three ecologically significant freshwater gastropods—Pomacea canaliculata, Filopaludina javanica, and Sulcospira testudinaria—in Indonesia's Brantas River system. Through systematic sampling at three downstream locations, we quantified and characterized microplastics within the digestive tracts of these molluscan species. The results demonstrate universal microplastic ingestion across all taxa, though with notable interspecific variation. The invasive P. canaliculata showed the highest contamination levels (4.5 microplastic particles per individual, average weight 15.2g), predominantly comprising textile fibers and plastic fragments. In contrast, F. javanica specimens (average 10.8g) contained primarily cosmetic microbeads and packaging films (2.7 particles/individual), …

Autonomous Driving Of A Guided Emergency Service Robot With Route Tracking Control, Saif Talib Abbas Albasrawi, Lamyaa Sabeeh Ashour Al-Lami

Baghdad Science Journal

This work presents a method for controlling the travel routes that tracked robots use to get around their environments. The algorithm utilized in model-predictive control could be implemented in a vehicle to make the vehicle capable of driving itself if an emergency arises. It is anticipated that soon, collaboration between edge clouds will become more commonly used to connect and control various pieces of rescue equipment. The Linear Model-Predictive Control algorithm, also known as LMPC, is an excellent choice for controlling the path that the rescue robots will take because it makes efficient use of the limited computational resources available …

The Influence Of Hunting Cooperation And Fear On The Dynamics Of The Eco-Epidemiological Model With Disease In Both Populations, Nabaa Hassain Fakhry, Raid Kamel Naji

Baghdad Science Journal

Predicting and controlling environmental dynamics requires an understanding of the intricate interaction between hunting cooperation, fear, and other biological elements in eco-epidemiological models. Studying these models is crucial for environmental sustainability and conservation, as seen by the rise in infectious diseases caused by population growth and interactions among organisms. The goal of this study is to create a novel mathematical model that takes into account contagious diseases that impact both predators and prey, as well as how cooperative hunting behavior on the part of predators causes anxiety in the prey population. Important features of the model are examined, including the …

Biogenic Synthesis And Characterization Of Metal Oxides Nanostructures Using Plant-Mediated Extracts Via Green Microwave-Assisted Method, Sahar Ismael Imran

Baghdad Science Journal

Two simple innovative green methods have been developed to synthesize precise phase of cobalt oxide nanostructures Co₃O₄; the first method included using cobalt hydroxide carbonate (extra pure) Co₂CO₃(OH)₂ with aqueous plants extract of syzygium aromaticum (clove) bud extract (SABE) once; then again with pomegranate peel extract (PPE) both samples were submitted to microwave irradiation for 5 minutes followed by discrete calcination at 500 ^oC and then 850 ^oC an interested shapes of doted semi-cubic of Co₃O₄-NPs was successfully obtained in both cases; the samples …

Humanizing Cities As An Approach For Solving Cities' Problems To Be More Livable, Kareem Mahrous Ali

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Most people around the world want to move from the countryside to the cities or from one city to another that provides them with all their human needs for a better life. The dream may come true for them or turn into a nightmare for reasons related to general problems facing most cities in the world, such as the high cost of living and the absence of social justice, these problems cause an increase in poor families, or the issue of refugees and the inability of some cities to welcome them, the energy crisis, and the challenges of climate change …

Re: Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final Bres No. 94 – Rialto Dump Reclamation Improvement (Ri) Field Sampling Plan (Fsp)., Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Understanding And Predicting Flossing Behavior In A Rural Appalachian Community Using The Multi-Theory Model, Rahib K. Islam, Manoj Sharma, Amanda H. Wilkerson, Bradford Layman, Clyde Dunn, Shamima A. Somi, Ratnesh Sharma, Karen Gruszynski, Syed S. Quadri, Vinayak K. Nahar, Robert E. Davis

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Effective flossing is essential for preventing periodontal disease. However, in a rural Appalachian community, adherence to flossing routines remains low, contributing to significant oral health disparities. The purpose of this study was to conceptualize intention of initiation and sustenance of flossing behaviors using the multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change. A cross-sectional survey was administered to individuals recruited from a shopping mall in rural Appalachia. The MTM constructs were measured and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression models. Of the 228 participants, 55% did not floss daily. Behavioral confidence (β = 0.571, p < 0.001) was a significant predictor for the intention of initiation of flossing among non-daily flossers, while emotional transformation (β = 0.377, p = 0.836) significantly explained sustenance among non-daily flossers. For daily flossers, changes in the physical environment (β = 0.432, p = 0.003) significantly predicted the intention of initiation of flossing, whereas emotional transformation (β = 0.344, p = 0.008) and practice for change (β = 0.594, p < 0.001) significantly predicted sustenance of flossing behavior. The MTM appears to be a robust framework for understanding and predicting flossing behaviors in rural Appalachian populations. Interventions designed to enhance behavioral confidence, physical environment changes, emotional transformation, and practice for change could improve flossing adherence. Further research should explore these constructs to develop targeted public health strategies.

Enhancing Interprofessional Competence Among Speech Pathology, Nursing, Social Work, And Psychology Students Using Simulated Case Presentations, Elizabeth Oommen, Emily Helder, Kayla Johnson, Stacia L. Hoeksema, Laura Schipper

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Background: This study assesses the impact of an Interprofessional Education (IPE) program (which included simulated case presentations), on the perceived competence and quality of interprofessional (IP) work products of undergraduate social work, nursing, psychology students, and graduate students in speech-language pathology.

Methods: Participants included 123 students who participated in IP colloquiums through reviewing clinical cases, developing IP assessment and treatment goals, and presenting these to fellow students and faculty. Pre- and post-testing using IPEC Competency Self-Assessment Tool was used for assessment. For each colloquium, the students from all disciplines also submitted a single worksheet for their assigned case, …

Β-Catenin Functions As A Molecular Adapter For Disordered Cbaf Interactions, Yuen San Chan, Qinyu Gao, Sarah A Robinson, Wenzhi Wang, Ruzena Filandrova, Lisa-Maria Weinhold, Mario Loeza Cabrera, Miao Zhang, Chandra Shekar R Ambati, Antonio M Lerario, Nagireddy Putluri, Katja Kiseljak-Vassiliades, Margaret E Wierman, Mouhammed Amir Habra, Gary D Hammer, Vaclav Veverka, Katerina Cermakova, H Courtney Hodges

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BAF (SWI/SNF) chromatin remodelers engage binding partners to generate site-specific DNA accessibility. However, the basis for interaction between BAF and divergent binding partners has remained unclear. Here, we tested the hypothesis that scaffold proteins augment BAF's binding repertoire by examining β-catenin (CTNNB1) and steroidogenic factor 1 (SF-1, NR5A1), a transcription factor central to steroid production in human cells. BAF inhibition rapidly opposed SF-1/β-catenin enhancer occupancy, impairing SF-1 target activation and SF-1/β-catenin autoregulation. These effects arise due to β-catenin's role as a molecular adapter between SF-1 and an intrinsically disordered region (IDR) of the canonical BAF (cBAF) subunit ARID1A. In contrast …

Organizational Climate And Decision Aid Sustainability In Lupus Care: Mixed Methods Study, Aizhan Karabukayeva, Larry R Hearld, Nathan W Carroll, Reena Kelly, Jasvinder A Singh

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Digital decision aids (DAs) are increasingly used in health care to support shared decision-making and promote patient engagement. In the context of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a complex autoimmune disease characterized by diverse symptoms and uncertain prognoses, DAs offer guidance to patients in navigating treatment risks and benefits. Although numerous studies have examined the initial implementation of evidence-based tools, there is limited evidence on the organizational factors that influence their long-term sustainability in clinical practice. This gap is particularly salient for digital interventions, where integration into routine workflows and ongoing use require alignment with clinic readiness and culture. This …

Reducing Residential Landscape Water Use In Utah: Technologies And Strategies, Maya Cottam, Kendall Becker, Katlyn Stemmler, Shital Poudyal, Wesley Crump, Lewis Kogan, Scott Hotaling

All Current Publications

Water conservation is a critical issue in Utah, and several actions are already underway to help lower residential landscape water use. Strategies include smart irrigation controllers, efficient sprinkler bodies and nozzles, drip irrigation systems, soil amendments that increase water-holding capacity, and drought-tolerant grass cultivars for lawns. While additional conservation efforts will be necessary to reach sustainable water management, statewide adoption of current programs can help reduce water use and loss.

Evaluating Snapshotnir For Tissue Oxygenation Measurement Across Skin Types After Mastectomy, Saif Badran, Sara Saffari, William R Moritz, Gary B Skolnick, Amanda M Westman, Mitchell A Pet, Justin M Sacks

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Accurate monitoring of mastectomy skin flap (MSF) perfusion is critical, especially in patients with darker skin pigmentation at higher risk of misdiagnosed tissue ischemia. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) devices, such as SnapshotNIR, offer real-time tissue oxygen saturation measurements (StO

Re: Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling Plan (Fsp): Bres No. 26 – Cripple Dump, Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Re: Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling And Investigation Plan (Fsp): Bres No. 177 – North Alice Culvert, Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Investigation Of A Stable And Saturated Reference Electrode Using Metal Chlorides And Oxides In Eutectic Licl-Kcl Molten Salts, Carlos Mejia, Devin Rappleye

Faculty Publications

Stable and reproducible reference electrodes (REs) are essential for electrochemical systems operating in high-temperature molten salts, where consistent control of potential is required. This study uses three different solutes to investigate the development and evaluation of REs in eutectic LiCl-KCl at 773 K. The solutes tested were NiCl2, AgCl, and NiO, each prepared at multiple concentrations to assess stability, reproducibility, and saturation. Electrochemical stability was measured over three days using chronopotentiometry (CP), followed by open circuit potential (OCP), with cyclic voltammetry (CV) also integrated to monitor changes in electrochemical behavior over time. The CP-OCP approach established a Li+/Li redox potential, …

Tense And Agreement Measures In Young African American English-Speaking Children, Kwaku Nyantakyi

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The Tense Marker Total (TMT) and the Tense and Agreement Productivity (TAP) score are two ways of measuring children’s tense and agreement systems, and studies have shown that both measures track developmental growth across different ages in General American English (GAE)-speaking children. This dissertation examined the feasibility and validity of using these measures for children learning African American English (AAE).

The data were cross-sectional archival language samples from 38 AAE-speaking children who ranged in age from three to five years (11 at 3 years, 12 at 4 years, 15 at 5 years). The language samples were coded and scored for …

Does Patient Age Influence Procedural Management Of Kidney Trauma?, Nizar Hakam, Behzad Abbasi, Umar Ghaffar, Kevin D Li, Hiren Patel, Charles P Jones, Joseph Cuschieri, Benjamin N Breyer

2020-Current year OA Pubs

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to examine the association between patient age and procedural intervention, especially nephrectomy, in patients with renal trauma in the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB).

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We queried the 2013-2020 NTDB for adult renal trauma patients with an American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) grade. Patients without AAST grade or with no sign of life were excluded. We constructed a multinomial logistic regression model to demonstrate the association between age and procedural interventions (renal angioembolization, renorrhaphy and nephrectomy). Models were adjusted for patient, hospital, and clinical factors.

RESULTS: Our cohort was comprised of 49,884 …

Recent Progress And Scientific Challenges In Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing Of Metallic Multi-Material Structures, Sainand M. Jadhav, Sambhaji Kusekar, Akash Belure, Satyavan Digole, Abhijeet Mali, Muralimohan Cheepu, Manoj Mugale, Suhas Alkunte, Duckbong Kim

Faculty Articles

Metallic multi-material structures are heterogeneous structures characterized by changing composition, microstructures, and site-specific characteristics, advantageous for numerous applications where multifunctionality is desired. Metallic multi-material structures are known as bimetallic structures (BSs), which are functionally graded materials (FGMs). In recent years, wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) advanced as a promising additive manufacturing process to realize the fabrication of these structures due to its high deposition rate, cost-effectiveness, and material utilization efficiency. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the recent progress, processing strategies, and scientific challenges in WAAM of multi-material structures. The paper begins with an introduction to multi-material structures, followed by …

Leveraging Sequences Missing From The Human Genome To Diagnose Cancer, Ilias Georgakopoulos-Soares, Christopher A Maher, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Cancer diagnosis using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) has the potential to improve treatment and survival but has several technical limitations.

METHODS: In this study, we developed a prediction model based on neomers, DNA sequences 13-17 nucleotides in length that are predominantly absent from the genomes of healthy individuals and are created by tumor-associated mutations.

RESULTS: We show that neomer-based classifiers can accurately detect cancer, including early stages, and distinguish subtypes and features. Analysis of 2577 cancer genomes from 21 cancer types shows that neomers can distinguish tumor types with higher accuracy than state-of-the-art methods. Generation and analysis of 465 cfDNA …

Music Manuscript From The Cdss Collection, Osgood, Bessie

Music and Dance

A music manuscript with the notation for the songs "Menuet de la Reine" and "Menuet Dauphin," both by François Marcel, on the front. "Menuet Dauphin" continues for one measure on the back. Sources are listed on the manuscript. Part of the collection of songs and dances from the 17th and 18th centuries gathered by Bessie Osgood; "Menuet de la Reine" is in D major and 6/4 time; "Menuet Dauphin" is in G major and 6/4 time.

Music Manuscript From The Cdss Collection, Osgood, Bessie

Music and Dance

A music manuscript folio with the notation for the songs "Mrs. Hamilton of Bangour's Minuet" and "The [Ladies] Farewell" on the front. The inner pages contain notation for the songs; "Handel's Quick March", "Tekeli", "Tink a Tink", "Turkish March", "[Federal] March", "The Recueille", "Handel's Clarinet", "Clementina", "Baltimore" and "White Cockade". The back page contains notation for the songs "Mrs. Nicolson's Minuet" and "The Muses Retreat" . Sources are listed on the manuscript. Part of the collection of songs and dances from the 17th and 18th centuries gathered by Bessie Osgood; "Mrs. Hamilton of Bangour's Minuet" is in E-flat major and …

Music Manuscript From The Cdss Collection, Osgood, Bessie

Music and Dance

A music manuscript with the notation for the songs "Minuetto" and "Youth the Season Made for Joys" on the front. The back page has notation for the songs "Air and Variations—Felton" and a "Minuetto" by Antonio Sacchini. Sources are listed on the manuscript. Part of the collection of songs and dances from the 17th and 18th centuries gathered by Bessie Osgood; Minuetto" is in B-flat major and 3/4 time; "Youth the Season made for Joys" is in C major and 4/4 time; "Air and Variations—Felton" is in C major and 3/4 time; "Minuetto" is in A major and 3/4 time.

Music Manuscript From The Cdss Collection, Osgood, Bessie

Music and Dance

A music manuscript folio with the notation for the songs "Windsor Jubilee", "East Stoughton Assembly", and "Rakes of Clonmell" on the front. The inner pages contain notation for the songs; "[Cazenovia] Assembly", "Le Grand Rondeau", "The Request"—by L'Abe Vogler—"Pegg's Aria", "Miss Green's Fancy", and "Charlotte of [Werten]". The back page contains notation for the songs "Wicklow Lilt" and "Monmouth" . Sources are listed on the manuscript. Part of the collection of songs and dances from the 17th and 18th centuries gathered by Bessie Osgood; "Windsor Jubilee" is in D major and 4/4 time; "East Stoughton Assembly" is in D major …

Music Manuscript From The Cdss Collection, Osgood, Bessie

Music and Dance

A music manuscript folio with the notation for the songs "Parodie du Minuet Jupin dis le Matin", "La Princesse", and "The Restauration: or the Coventry Song" on the front. The inner pages contain notation and lyrics for the songs; "A New Song", "The Favorite"—a "Chaconne danced by her Majesty Queen Anne"—and two minuets by John Playford and Henry Purcell for "Music's Handmaid", a book on harpsicord. The back page contains notation for the song "Rigadoon" by Henry Purcell. Sources are listed on the manuscript. Part of the collection of songs and dances from the 17th and 18th centuries gathered by …

Music Manuscript From The Cdss Collection, Osgood, Bessie

Music and Dance

A music manuscript folio with the notation for the songs "Chanson de la [Tourterelle]", "Our Beautiful Young Lady", "Gavotte from Nouveau Recueil 1732", and "Fatigue Call or Pioneer's March" on the front. The inner pages contain notation for the songs; "Mrs. Campbell of Shawfield's Minuet", three untitled minuets, and "The Duchess of Buccleuch's Minuet". The back page contains notation for the song "Lady Anne Barnard's Minuet". Sources are listed on the manuscript. Part of the collection of songs and dances from the 17th and 18th centuries gathered by Bessie Osgood; "Chanson de la [illegible]" is in F major and 3/4 …

Scorpions Of The Horn Of Africa (Arachnida: Scorpiones). Part Xliii. Lanzatus Fuscipalpis Sp. N. From Ethiopia (Buthidae), František Kovařík, Graeme Lowe

Euscorpius

The rare Horn of Africa buthid genus Lanzatus Kovařík, 2001, known only from Somalia and Somaliland, is recorded for the first time from Ethiopia. We describe a new species Lanzatus fuscipalpis sp. n. fully illustrated with color photographs showing its morphology, habitus, hemispermatophore, and collection sites.