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Health Equity And Social Determinants Of Health Nurse Education, Jacqueline Arana Clements

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The primary care setting provides integrated healthcare services where nurses address many healthcare needs, develop patient relationships, and practice in the context of family and community. To provide comprehensive care, nurses must complete a social determinants of health screening that addresses the social factors that impact clinical outcomes. In 2021, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a nursing education strategy on educating nurses on social determinants of health. This project aimed to develop a staff education program to prepare primary care nurses on the concepts and terminology encompassing social determinants of health, identifying the severity of health …

Unfinished Conversations: The Kind That Never Truly End, Essraa Nawar

Library Articles and Research

"There’s a kind of conversation that never truly ends.

You sit for hours — laughing, reflecting, sharing dreams, even drifting into silliness — and somehow, it still feels like the beginning. You might talk over coffee, during a quiet walk, or on the phone late at night, long after the world has gone quiet.

And when the call ends or the gathering breaks, you don’t feel closure — you feel expansion. "

On-The-Go Handbag: Sustainable & Biodegradable Handbag Design, Sydney Neff

Theses

Handbags have been an ever-present accessory in society for centuries, coming to symbolize not only fashion trends but status and femininity. They have evolved to hold extreme significance, being able to show a snapshot of who a woman is by taking a simple look inside. Purses have become a companion for consumers in many ways, accompanying them throughout important days and events, providing talking points, and even compliments for the user. However, these constant companions come at a cost. The fashion industry and the accessories produced within are an immense cause of environmental pollution. This provides an ever-present internal fight …

Small Steps For A Big Change: A Longitudinal Project To Enhance Well-Being Of Internal Medicine Residents, Vandana Nagpal, Benjamin Tanenbaum, Christine Runyan

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: Residency training is demanding and often leads to burnout. In 2017, Internal Medicine (IM) residents at our institution reported a poor collective residency experience. In response, we launched a longitudinal wellness program in 2018, featuring multi-pronged interventions to improve residents' well-being. The program, still active today, has undergone iterative modifications with ongoing input from residents.

Approach: The resident-led Wellness Committee was established in 2018, and the following no to low-cost initiatives were implemented sequentially: quarterly group sessions with an institutional health psychologist, bi-annual self-checks, peer buddy support for incoming first-year residents, weekly 5-minute reflection sessions, and volunteer dog visits. …

Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis Of A Turbine Blade, Luis Luna, Fabiha Samiha

Publications and Research

In Aerospace engineering, the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as SolidWorks, is crucial when designing and validating high-performance parts. SolidWorks provides a valuable tool for simulating computational fluid dynamics (CFD), allowing engineers to analyze and visualize how parts behave under real-world aerodynamic conditions.

One such part is a turbine blade, an airfoil-shaped component inside a jet engine that compresses and redirects airflow to generate thrust. This study aims to perform aerodynamic testing of a single turbine blade design while evaluating SolidWorks' ability to simulate external flow conditions. By visualizing velocity profiles, pressure distribution, and vortex formation, the simulation …

Linking Geographic Distribution And Niche Through Estimation Of Niche Density, Tad Dallas, Cleber Ten Caten

Faculty Publications

1. The availability of suitable niche space constrains where species can occur geographically. This tie between niche space and geographic space is crucial when estimating species geographic distributions in a changing climate. However, specific combinations of climatic conditions may be overrepresented in geographic space, highlighting the potential disconnect between climatic niche area and geographic range size.
2. We develop a niche density estimator that accounts for the geographic availability of climatic niche space, relate this to traditional estimates of niche area and explore how these niche estimates are related to species geographic range size.
3. To do this, we use data on over …

Culturally And Linguistically Responsive Mtss: Ethical And Actionable Strategies For Supporting Multilingual Learners In Multi-Tiered Frameworks, Arnold Rodríguez Robles, Matthew Quirk, Meghna Paul, Emmanuel Perez, Julian Mcguinness, Erin Dowdy, Emily Grande Gonzalez, Claudia Zavala Lara, Catherine Draper-Rodriguez

Education and Leadership Faculty Publications and Presentations

This paper examines the ethical and legal considerations in providing services to multilingual learners (MLs) before special education evaluations, focusing on the decision-making process within Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Legal mandates require districts to ensure MLs have equitable access to the general education curriculum and are provided with language support before special education assessment. However, school teams often face ethical and logistical challenges navigating MLs through MTSS, especially when employing a “one size fits all” approach. The unique needs of MLs may be overlooked, leading to misinterpretation of language differences as learning disabilities. Drawing on Armistead et al.'s (2011) …

Monitoring Mangrove Dynamics And Evaluating Future Afforestation Potential In The Egyptian Red Sea, Rasha M. Abou Samra, Mansour Almazroui, Wenzhao Li, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Mangrove forests are vital for ecosystem services and coastal management but face stressors from anthropogenic activities and climate change. This study estimates the extent and afforestation potential of mangroves along the Egyptian Red Sea coast from 1984 to 2022 using NDVI derived from Landsat-5 and Sentinel-2 data in Google Earth Engine. Aboveground biomass (AGB), belowground biomass (BGB), carbon (C) stock, and CO₂ sequestration potential were evaluated using Sentinel-2 and elevation data. Future afforestation suitability (2020–2050) under SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios was assessed with the MaxEnt model. Mangrove area increased from 0.95 km² in 1984 to 1.46 km^{2 …}

A Voting Obstacle Course: Improving And Codifying New Hampshire Absentee Voting, Jessica Mcgloin

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Identification Of Subtypes Of Post-Stroke And Neurotypical Gait Behaviors Using Neural Network Analysis Of Gait Cycle Kinematics, Andrian Kuch, Nicolas Schweighofer, James M. Finley, Alison Mckenzie, Yuxin Wen, Natalia Sánchez

Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research

Gait impairment post-stroke is highly heterogeneous. Prior studies classified heterogeneous gait patterns into subgroups using peak kinematics, kinetics, or spatiotemporal variables. A limitation of this approach is the need to select discrete features in the gait cycle. Using continuous gait cycle data, we accounted for differences in magnitude and timing of kinematics. Here, we propose a machine-learning pipeline combining supervised and unsupervised learning. We first trained a Convolutional Neural Network and a Temporal Convolutional Network to extract features that distinguish impaired from neurotypical gait. Then, we used unsupervised time-series k-means and Gaussian Mixture Models to identify gait clusters. We tested …

Cotton/Soybean Insect Newsletter, May 8, 2025, Jeremy K. Greene

Clemson University Cotton/Soybean Insect Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Learning To Practice With Intention: An Msw Portfolio, Melisa E. Mclean, Melisa E. Mclean

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

Vista: May 8, 2025, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

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Demographic And Clinical Factors Associated With Mechanisms Of Open Globe Injury In The United States: A Multi-Center Study, Shruti Anant, Alicia Casella, Jason A. Greenfield, Sarah C. Miller, Kristine Y. Wang, Bita Momenaei, Karen Lee, Hana A. Mansour, Grant A. Justin, Kevin G. Makhoul, Racquel A. Bitar, Alice Lorch, Grayson W. Armstrong, Taku Wakabayashi, Yoshihiro Yonekawa, Kara M. Cavuoto, Fasika Woreta

Wills Eye Hospital Papers

PURPOSE: We sought to examine the demographic and clinical risk factors associated with specific mechanisms of open globe injuries (OGIs) and identify predictors of Zone III injuries across multiple tertiary eye care centers.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: 1570 patients with OGIs presenting to the Wilmer Eye Institute, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, and Wills Eye Hospital between 2018-2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Multinomial and binomial logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations between demographic and clinical risk factors with injury mechanisms and Zone III injuries.

RESULTS: Among the study population (74.2% male, mean age 48.2 years), falls …

Tailoring Porous Structure Composed Of Nano Indium Oxide And Nano Zinc Ferrite To Be Act As An Efficient Humidity Sensor, Samar A. Salim, Amira Ali, Ahmed Abdelsallam, Mohamed Morsy

Nanotechnology Research Centre

No abstract provided.

Have Modern Total Knee Arthroplasty Implant Improvements Affected Revision Rates? A Registry Review Of Modern Implants And Their Predecessors, Alan D. Lam, John Hobbs, Nihir Parikh, David Pipa, Arjun Saxena, Andrew Star

Student Publications

Introduction

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopaedic procedure used to alleviate pain and restore mobility in patients with knee pain. Substantial resources are committed to updating and refining new knee implant designs to improve outcomes. The aim of this study was to compare revision rates and failure modes between newer implants and their older counterparts.

Methods

A systematic literature review of national registries was conducted to identify predecessor and successor implant designs from four manufacturers. Individual implant revision data points for each implant design across the registries were compared between generations by manufacturer. Reported revision rates of TKA …

Disaster Vulnerability Hotspots In The Portland Metro-Region: Converging Indices For Equitable Resilience, Idowu Ajibade, Matthew Walter, Jason Sauer, Aswatha Raghunathasami, James M. Done, Paul Loikith, Chris Lower, Heejun Chang, Arun Pallathadka, Mae E. Sowards, Ming Ge

Geography Faculty Publications and Presentations

As climate-related extreme events intensify across the globe, governments, practitioners, and communities have focused on reducing vulnerability and building resilience. However, debates persist about the validity, differences, and similarities between social vulnerability and resilience indices. This study combines the Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI) (26 indicators) and the Baseline Resilience Indicators for Communities (BRIC) (52 indicators) to assess the Portland Metro region using ACS (2016–2020) and 2020 Census data. Through hotspot analysis, Pearson’s correlation, and linear regression, we identify key drivers as well as areas of convergence and divergence between the two indices. Results show a strong overlap between SoVI and …

Severe Asthma Questionnaire (Saq) And Asthma Control Questionnaire (Acq) As Early Predictors Of Biologic Response In Severe Asthma, Drew Davies, Joseph W. Lanario, Michael E. Hyland, Matthew Masoli

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Biologic therapy in asthma can be life-changing and affect health-related quality of life, but symptoms are rarely used in the assessment of response. Aim: To examine the change in health-related quality of life and asthma control between starting a biologic and assessment of biologic response, assessing whether this change can provide early prediction of eventual clinical response at 12 months. Methods: A service evaluation of severe asthmatics initiating a biologic at the Royal Devon NHS trust between 2019 and 22. Health-Related Quality of Life (Severe Asthma Questionnaire) and asthma control (Asthma Control Questionnaire-6) was captured at baseline, 8 weeks, …

Artificial Intelligence For Lawyers And Law Students: Crutch, Craft, Or Catalyst?, David S. Kemp

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

From Factory Floors To Courtroom Doors: The New Jersey Law Revision Commission Review Of An Exception And A Defense To The Exclusive Remedy Of The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act, Whitney G. Schlimbach, Carol Disla-Roa

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Quantitative Ai Risk Assessments: Opportunities And Challenges, David Piorkowski, Michael Hind, John Richards

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Patients Are Entitled To Moore: Determining The Relationship Between Phenotype, Genotype, Spleens, Data, And Informed Consent, Charles E. Binkley

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

The Ttp As An Effective Response To Sffa, Michael Asante-Appiah

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

002nd Amendment: License To Abuse While Armed? The Intersection Of Intimate Partner Violence And Second Amendment Rights, Laura Burkett

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Foreword, Brandon M. Hornlein, Mailinda Hoxha, Jessica Wisowaty

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Table Of Contents - Vol. 49, No. 3

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

As-995-25 Resolution To Establish A 2026-2028 Academic Catalog, Academic Senate Curriculum Committee

Academic Senate Resolutions

Resolves that the initial Cal Poly Academic Catalog under the semester calendar be two academic years in duration from 2026 to 2028.

Tennessee State University Ended June 30, 2023, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Financial and Compliance Audit Reports

No abstract provided.

The Endowment For Educational Excellence Tn State U Foundation For The Year Ended June 30, 2023, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Financial and Compliance Audit Reports

No abstract provided.

Endowment For Educational Excellence Tennessee State University Foundation For The Year Ended June 30, 2023, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Financial and Compliance Audit Reports

No abstract provided.