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Molly M. Patrick V. W. Roger Miers, Order On Motion To Dismiss, John J. Goger

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.

2025 Student Research Fellowship Program: Serf Abstract Booklet, Isabella Bailey, Megan Keen Do, Mindy Flanagan Phd, Noah Bergsma, Jimmy Yen Phd, Joshua Dippold, Jared Lee, Benjamin Bower, Micah Smith Md, Peyton Clouse, Joseph Mccollom Do, Madeline Ku, Molly Jain Md, Nnemka Kiki Iloani, Amy Souers Md, Facep, Lisa Hollister Dnp, Jacob Jones, John Morton Ccp, Asim Mohammed Md, Meghana Nalamolu, Cecelia Hale Do, Scott Yen Md, Xintong Lu Mph, Abigail Nita, Jovan Simakoski, Christopher N Johnson Md, Roy Small Do, Jaishna Sivakumar, Zineb Ammous Md, Juan Carlos Vazquez, Barbara Schroeder, Noah Wilder, Thomas Gutwein Md, Jana Sanders Men, Grant Yager, Jonathan Lynch Md, Michelle Drouin Phd, Amanda Coupe Ms, Christopher N. Johnson

Medical Student Research

2025 Student Research Fellowship Program: Abstracts included:

Baseline Data Assessment to Support Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol

Identifying 8-11B as a Novel Anti-Inflammatory Compound on Attenuating Neuroinflammation and Disease Severity in MS

Mid-Term Outcomes of 3D-Printed Custom Pelvic Implants for Acetabular Bone Loss and Pelvic Discontinuity: A Single-Surgeon Retrospective Review.

Radiographic Outcomes of 1 and 2 Level TLIF’s Based on Type of Cage Utilized.

Integrating Palliative Care into Oncology and its Effects on Patient Outcomes

Feasibility of Carrying Whole Blood in Northeast Indiana

Red Cell Distribution Width as a Prognostic Indicator of Mortality in Extracorporeal Life Support …

Act With Nmosd: A Targeted, Telehealth-Delivered Mental Health Intervention For Patients & Caregivers, Darcy C. Esiason, Patrick J. Smith, Charles L. Peppers, Emily Wakschal, Leigh Andrews, Chelsi N. Nurse, Hallie M. Kushner, Christopher F. Drescher, Heather Bruschwein, Wendy Erler, Tom Hattrich, Ankita Deshpande, Michael Levy, Thomas P. Leist, C. Virginia O'Hayer

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: The rare, unpredictable, debilitating nature of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) constitutes a unique psychological burden. This single-arm, pilot clinical trial examined the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tailored to meet the psychological burden of NMOSD, a brief telehealth-delivered intervention, targeting this burden.

METHODS: Forty-three adults with NMOSD (76 % aquaporin-4 seropositive (AQP4+)) in USA, with elevated anxiety and/or depression completed 6-weeks of an experiential talk therapy designed to increase psychological flexibility and valued action, specifically tailored to address the psychological burden of NMOSD: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) w NMOSD. Patients attended via Zoom, along with …

Interdisciplinary Research Moving New Hampshire Agriculture And Forestry Forward, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

2025-03-04 Executive Council Minutes, Susie Salazar

Executive Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Rene Hernandez-Garcia V. Attorney General United States Of America

2025 Decisions

Agency

2024-09-03 Executive Council Minutes, Susie Salazar

Executive Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

2025-02-11 Leadership Team Minutes, Susie Salazar

Executive Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

2024-07-02 Executive Council Minutes, Susie Salazar

Executive Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Reading Deeply: Rethinking How And Why We Read, Luke Hawley, Rose Postma, Leah A. Zuidema

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Regardless of genre or medium, what’s essential reading—or watching or listening—today?"

Posting about ­­­­­­­­thoughtful and engaged reading practices from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

Reading Deeply

July 22, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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The Adaptation And Translation Of A Transition Readiness Scale For Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Antonio F Pagán, Katherine A Loveland, Ron Acierno

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Autistic young adults often face significant challenges during the transition to adulthood, yet few tools exist to assess their readiness in a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive manner. This study presents the development and initial validation of the Transition Readiness Scale for Autistic Adolescents and Adults (TRS-A), a brief caregiver- and self-report measure designed to assess key domains of transition readiness. Guided by qualitative input from Latino families, community stakeholders, and clinicians, the TRS-A was piloted with 114 autistic young adults, 66 Spanish-speaking parents, and 48 English-speaking parents. Psychometric analyses supported the scale's internal consistency and construct validity, mirroring the …

Implementing A Health Recommendation System From Wearable Data, Priti Pramanick

Doctoral Theses

The rising interest in personalized health monitoring has created a demand for intelligent systems that not only evaluate an individual’s health status but also offer actionable recommendations. This dissertation presents a data-driven approach to assess overall health by calculating a weekly health score using multi-dimensional data sources such as sleep patterns, nutrition, cardiovascular activity, fitness levels, and metabolic parameters. The system integrates and processes data stored in MongoDB using Python, applies scoring logic tailored to each health domain, and aggregates them into a unified health score. Addi- tionally, the system generates a detailed summary and leverages a language model to …

A Caffeine And Theacrine Combination Improves Cognitive Performance In Tactical Personnel Under Physically Fatiguing Conditions, Blaine S. Lints, Adam T. Harrison, Sten O. Stray-Gundersen, Gianna F. Mastrofini, Riccardo F. Romersi, Noah K. Nakagawa, Mackenzie B. Yonder, Chimaobim E. Martin-Diala, Alexa J. Chandler, R. Davis Moore, Shawn M. Arent Ph.D., Cscs*D, Fissn, Facsm, Fnak

Faculty Publications

Background

Optimizing human performance under stressful physical and cognitive conditions is paramount during high-stakes military operations. As such, interventions to improve warfighter performance by mitigating task-induced cognitive performance deficits are necessary. While caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world, common side effects (i.e. anxiousness, micro-saccades, irritability) may be detrimental to warfighter operations. Theacrine, a purine alkaloid similar in structure to caffeine but with a longer half-life, less habituation, and fewer side effects, is proposed as a caffeine-alternative to enhance cognitive resilience.

Methods

Tactically trained participants (n = 20; F = 5; M = 16; age …

In Lieu Of The Nlra, Gali Racabi

Cornell Law Faculty Working Papers

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) deteriorates from constitutional attacks and political sabotage. As labor law buckles, its preemption regime, a keystone of U.S. labor governance, has become unsustainable. This Article argues that labor law must flip its federal default by empowering and expanding state-level labor institutions and expanding gaps in NLRA preemption doctrine. Eighteen states already maintain NLRA-like statutory frameworks, and fourteen more recognize workers’ rights to unionize and act collectively as a state public policy. These under-examined laws hint at an alternative labor governance model in lieu of the NLRA.

Building on emerging preemption challenges, weaknesses in federal …

Ḥasan Āl-ʿĀiyḍ’S Stance Towards The Idrīsī Movement Opposing Ottomans 1908 – 1918 Ad / 1326 – 1336 Ah, Ali Awad Al Qutb Dr.

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

This study explores the stance of the Emir (i.e., Prince) of Assīr Ḥasan āl-ʿĀiyḍ towards the Idrīsī movement that erupted in late 1326 AH/ 1908 AD and opposed Ottomans. It carefully approaches the diachronic details pertinent to this stance and traces its developmental twists and turns. Although Emir Ḥasan took a position to support the Idrīsī movement in its early days, this position suddenly changed in 1329 AH / 1911 AD during the siege of Abha, such that Emir Hassan shifted from being a major supporter of the Idrīsī movement to be a supporter of Ottomans and an opponent of …

The Social, Administrative, And Economic Conditions In The City Of Jeddah From The Advent Of Islam Until The End Of The Abbasid Era, Noura Ibrahim Al-Dhuwaihir Dr.

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

Jeddah, located on the Red Sea coast, holds strategic and religious significance as the gateway to Mecca and a central hub between Asia and Africa. Its port served as a vital point for pilgrims and trade, yet its social and economic history has been largely overlooked by early Muslim historians, often only appearing in sources related to Mecca. This research aims to shed light on Jeddah’s historical role from the advent of Islam to the end of the Abbasid era. It focuses on two key cultural dimensions: social and economic conditions. The study examines the city’s population makeup, living standards, …

We Soared: Campaign Reaches Historic Heights In Supporting Student Access, Learning, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton formally completed its "We Soar" comprehensive campaign June 30, exceeding its $400 million goal by $53 million. The financial goal was not the only record-setting achievement of this effort.

Stories Of California Mini-Corps Tutors: Exploring The Experiences Of Bilingual Latinx Early Preservice Teachers, Norma Rueda Santillanez

Dissertations

Restrictive language policies and practices in schools have racialized the experiences of bilingual Latinx early preservice teachers (EPSTs), leading many to internalize the belief that their language and culture are not valued. These deficit-based messages often influence their personal development and emerging professional identities. Despite the volume of scholarship about this pattern, little research has explored how this internalization shapes EPSTs’ perspectives as they move from being multilingual students educated in English-only environments to future credential program students and bilingual teachers. This critical qualitative case study examined this process as students engaged in school-based fieldwork through the California Mini-Corps program …

Precision Care In Screening, Surveillance, And Overall Management Of Barrett's Esophagus, Yeshaswini Reddy, Madhav Desai, Bernadette Tumaliuan, Nirav Thosani

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Barrett's esophagus (BE), a metaplastic transformation of an esophageal squamous epithelium into an intestinal-type columnar epithelium, is the primary precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Traditional management strategies have relied heavily on selective screening, tailored surveillance intervals, and early dysplasia detection and treatment algorithms. However, the heterogeneity in progression risk among BE patients necessitates a more nuanced, personalized approach involving precision care, tailoring decisions to individual patient characteristics, promises to enhance outcomes in BE through more targeted screening, personalized surveillance intervals, and risk-based therapeutic strategies. This review explores the current landscape and emerging trends in precision medicine for Barrett's esophagus, highlighting …

Design And Investigation Of Triarylamine Functionalized Luminophores For Multi-Functional And Stimuli-Responsive Applications, Sasikala R

Theses and Dissertations

Organic solid-state fluorescent materials have garnered attention over many decades in virtue of their contribution in the development of LED devices and biomedical applications. Nevertheless, the potential of fluorescent molecules in device applications was underused due to aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) effect. The ACQ effect commonly quenches the organic molecules fluorescence intensity in the aggregated or condensed state, which can significantly influence their performance in practical applications.

The organic polyaromatic fluorophores exhibit strong fluorescence in the solution state. After culmination of years of work, Prof. Tang’s research group discovered a new phenomenon of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) in the fluorescence molecules constructed …

If We Must, We Must: A Better Way To Utilize Placement Exams, Samantha Bravo

Masters Theses (Archived)

College placement exams have been part of a student’s continuing education journey for many years. In a state like Texas, who has had a very extensive and dynamic history in regard to education assessment, students wishing to enter into college must take a state specific college placement exam. Is this state specific placement instrument helping its students? Texas pioneered a shift to a college and career ready focused state curriculum, so does this focused curriculum prepare students for the state college placement exam? How can this potentially be used in a way that can better serve its students? By analyzing …

Rooted In Justice: International School Teachers’ Perceptions Of Professional Development, Joseph Weatherby-Teague

LMU Theses and Dissertations

Research has shown a characteristic of effective teachers in international schools (ISTs) is cultural awareness and responsiveness (Grant et al., 2024), but there is a lack of research on ISTs and social justice development and ISTs in Qatar. This qualitative study (Smith et al., 2022) analyzed the perceptions of ISTs in Qatar about social justice professional development they participated in between 2019 and 2024 and how they implemented professional development in their practice. Using frameworks on justice as praxis and teacher education for social justice (Bondy et. al, 2017; Cochran-Smith, 2010), this study used an interpretive phenomenological analysis to conduct …

Oxford-Lafayette Edf Finds New Home At Insight Park, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation has relocated its headquarters to Insight Park, creating a "one-stop shop" for economic and entrepreneurial development in the region.

Staff Education On Early Diagnosis And Management Of Hypertensive Crisis, Sharon Fairweather

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Summary This project is a Doctor of Nursing Practice initiative to educate healthcare professionals at a primary healthcare clinic. The focus was on improving staff knowledge of hypertensive crises in African American patients aged 20 to 40. The project included face-to-face training sessions and educational resources to empower providers and enhance patient outcomes. Hypertensive crises are a significant health risk, especially in African Americans. This group has higher rates of hypertension, leading to serious health complications. Addressing this issue is crucial in nursing practice. Early diagnosis and timely interventions can significantly improve care. Equipping nurses with the necessary skills is …

Digital Identity Management As A Critical Criminal Justice And Homeland Security Legal Issue: A Qualitative Analysis Of The Reasonable Person Factors Involved In Court Decisions, William H. Nicholson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this descriptive qualitative applied study is to define and explain through analysis the reasonable person standard as it relates to prosecution and sentencing computer crime cases involving digital identities while addressing the problem of digital anonymity. This has been done by analyzing computer crime cases with the advent of current and planned technologies, and surveying potential jurors to understand the current state of knowledge of digital attribution. This descriptive qualitative research method analyzed the problem through the use of criminological theories of control and social learning theory to better understand the reasonable person standard in computer crime …

Special Education Teacher Burnout Experiences: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Study, Marisa N. Deptula

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative, hermeneutic phenomenological study was to explore how special education teachers describe their burnout experiences when teaching at a special education populated school in Connecticut. The theory guiding this study was Maslach’s Burnout Inventory Theory which examines teacher burnout experiences through the three lenses of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal accomplishment. Hermeneutic phenomenology explicitly focuses on the lived experience, the participant's perspective and experiences, and the researcher's opinion and knowledge on the topic (Alsaigh & Coyne 2021; Bynum & Varpio, 2017). This study was specifically looking at the experiences of special education teachers at …

Conceptualizing Covid-19 As A Biosecurity Threat To The National Security Of Twelve Countries: Implications For Global Health Policy, Lydia Donkor

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Biosecurity threats, including diseases such as COVID-19, influence public health and national security policies. The COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, reveals the risks of biological agents to public health. This study investigates how varying perceptions of COVID-19 as a biosecurity threat affected public policy in 12 countries, including the United States (U.S.), the United Kingdom (U.K.), China, and Ghana, aligning with the Copenhagen School's Securitization Theory and employing causal inference methods. This research used qualitative document analysis to examine government responses to COVID-19 within a security framework among the research participants. The findings demonstrate that nations that viewed COVID-19 as …

Using Simulation To Teach Students Transferable Skills For Paramedic Educators In A Prehospital Clinical Setting In Urban Georgia: A Phenomenology, George Antonio Rouse

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of using simulation to teach students transferable skills for paramedic educators in a prehospital clinical setting in urban Georgia. The theory guiding this study is Kolb’s experiential learning theory as it supports the use of low and high-fidelity simulation to provide students with interactive and realistic learning experiences that are transformative in nature. The central research question guiding this study was: What is the lived experience of paramedic educators using simulation to teach students transferable skills? Data was collected via qualitative surveys, individual interviews, and focus groups …

Unburden The Pastoral Chair To Create A More Effective Minister, William Travis Boyd

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation explores how to alleviate the burden on senior pastors to create more effective ministers. This research aims to explore the implications of the pastoral chair’s duties and responsibilities and focuses on how the church community can support the senior pastor through encouragement and awareness of the importance of maintaining the pastoral chair’s mental, emotional, and professional health. This research features a comprehensive literature review on the current state of senior pastors’ professional health and the impact that overwhelming duties and responsibilities impose on their professional confidence, ministry, and overall sense of productivity and accomplishment in providing pastoral services …