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Shąhshù’ Gwiindaih Jì’, Leslie Mccartney, Joan Nazon

Faculty

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Shidaazhìi Kat Gwiizii Gugwiteendaii Gugwitr’Ìt K’Ìneljìh, Leslie Mccartney, Antoine (Tony) Andre

Faculty

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Nihtatr’Indaii Ts’Àt Nihk’Atr’Inaatih, Leslie Mccartney, Mary Kendi, Joan Nazon, Catherine Mitchell, Elizabeth Greenland, Annie Benoit

Faculty

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Candice Chit Nilìi, Leslie Mccartney, Caroline Andre, Ruby Mcleod

Faculty

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Angus Firth Vikaiik’It, Leslie Mccartney, Mary Martha Firth

Faculty

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Gwihdaii Guuzhik Gwiinzii T’Ishi’In K’Iighè’ Niinzhuk Gwiinzii Gwihdaih, Leslie Mccartney, Peter Sr. Kay

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Han Kak Tr’Igwindàih, Leslie Mccartney, Pierre Benoit

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Good For Business, Good For The Community: Exploring Nightlife Professionals’ Perspectives On Sexual Violence Prevention In Nightlife Settings, Ingrid Johnson

Publications

Up to 80% of female nightlife patrons in the US have experienced nightlife-related sexual violence – sexual violence incidents that occur in or are associated with nightlife settings – in their lifetime. Nightlife-related sexual violence (NRSV) is not only bad for victims and society, but also for businesses that rely on return and new customers to feel safe while enjoying these community spaces. This study sought to document nightlife professionals’ ideas for NRSV prevention along with the barriers and catalysts to doing so. The findings in this report come from interviews and focus groups with 24 professionals working in and …

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Quadratus Lumborum Block For Total Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial, Nada Pejcic, Marija Kutlesic, Ivan Velickovic, Vladimir Milic, Slavisa Kovacevic, Radmilo Jankovic, Dejan Mitic, Radomir Mitic, Nenad Zornic

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The Quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is an interfascial block recommended for multimodal pain therapy after cesarean section in patients who cannot receive intrathecal morphine. We wanted to investigate whether QLB contributes to better analgesia after total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). The study was registered on the website ClinicalTrials.gov (registration number NCT05765318).

Materials and methods: Patients scheduled for TAH were randomized into two groups of 30 members each. The treatment group received QLB, while the control group did not undergo any block. The primary outcome was the amount of morphine during the first 12 postoperative h. Secondary outcomes included the total …

A Comparison Of Turp, Holep, And Rfa For Nonneurogenic Luts In Men, Turgay Ebi̇loğlu, Özgür Çinar, Selçuk Sarikaya, Adem Emrah Coğuplugi̇l, Bahadir Topuz, Cengi̇z Kara, Selahatti̇n Bedi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The effect of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for nonneurogenic male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is well known. However, recent advancements have come into use, so studies have been done to compare these new techniques to the gold standard TURP technique. The aim of this study was to compare the results of TURP, holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in men.

Materials and methods: The patients who had the TURP procedure were defined as group 1 (G1), those who had HoLEP were in group 2 (G2), and those who had RFA were …

Comparison Of Total Oxidative State, Total Antioxidative State , Serum Paraoxonase Activity, And Thiol Levels Before And After 6 Months Of Treatment In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Who Have Been Recently Started On New Therapy Agents, Emel Başar, Hasan Bayindir, Hati̇ce Ferhan Kömürcü, Ebru Bi̇lge Di̇ri̇k, Ömer Anlar, Özcan Erel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The objective of this study was to establish the oxidative stress determiners as a total oxidative state (TOS), total antioxidative state (TAS), paraoxonase (PON) activity, oxidative stress index (OSI), and thiol/disulfide levels before and after 6 months of immunomodulator therapy in patients who were diagnosed according to the revised McDonald Criteria.

Materials and methods: Thirty-nine patients were included in our study who were diagnosed according to the revised McDonald Criteria, approved to participate in the study, and had been treated in the neurology inpatient clinic or presented in the neurology outpatient clinic of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Atatürk Training …

Can Mac-2 Binding Protein Glycosylation Isomer Serve As A Biomarker For Predicting Pulmonary Arterial Pressure And Pulmonary Hypertension In Systemic Sclerosis?, Ridvan Mercan, Di̇lara Bulut Gökten, Sonat Pinar Kara, Nesli̇han Meli̇k Üzüm, Savaş Güzel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to explore the role of Mac-2 binding protein glycosylation isomer (M2BPGi) serum levels as a biomarker that could contribute to understanding organ involvement and the overall disease process in systemic sclerosis (SSc).

Materials and methods: The cross-sectional study examined 108 patients with SSc. Seventy-two people were included in the control group. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients, laboratory and radiological findings, pulmonary function tests and echocardiography results, and presence of pulmonary hypertension (PHT) based on echocardiographic evaluation were recorded. Venous blood samples of 5 mL were collected from individuals. Human M2BPGi levels in the samples …

Cytopathological Evaluation Of Pericardial Effusions: 192 Cases In A Tertiary-Level Healthcare Centre, Ayşegül Aksoy Altinboğa, Nur Kivrak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: There are many different benign and malignant etiologies of pericardial effusions (PEs), which can compress the heart and large vessels emerging from the heart and cause significant clinical findings. The aim of this study was to cytologically examine the underlying diseases causing PEs and to conduct detailed evaluations of underlying cancers in cases of malignant PE, both within the whole study population and according to sex.

Materials and methods: All PE samples obtained between 2019 and 2024 were reevaluated and categorized as nondiagnostic, negative for malignancy (NFM), atypia of undetermined significance (AUS), suspicious for malignancy (SFM), or malignant according …

Differentiation Of Multinodular And Vacuolating Neuronal Tumor And Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor Based On Mri, Burcu Gül, Bora Korkmazer, Ahmet Kürşat Karaman, Esra Koçhan Kizilkiliç, Mahmut Esat Aykan, Çi̇ğdem Özkara, Ni̇l Çomunoğlu, Ci̇han İşler, Serdar Arslan, Osman Kizilkiliç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To compare the MRI findings and clinical features of multinodular and vacuolating neuronal tumor (MVNT) and dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET), and reveal the distinguishing features of these tumors from each other.

Materials and methods: Patients with a suspected magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based diagnosis of MVNT between 2018 and 2022 were collected from the hospital database. In addition, patients diagnosed with DNET on histopathological examination and who had MRIs in the same time period were included in the study. The MRI findings and clinical features were evaluated for each patient.

Results: There were 21 patients in the MVNT group and …

Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Different Scoring Systems And Biochemical Markers Indetermining The Severity And Complications Of Acute Pancreatitis, Ahmet Ali̇ Aktaş, Deni̇z Siğirli, Pinar Taşar, Sadik Ayhan Kiliçturgay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background and study aim: The aim of the study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of different scoring systems and inflammatorymarkers in predicting the severity, local complications, pancreatic necrosis, and mortality of acute pancreatitis (AP).

Materials and methods: The data of 357 patients whom the severity of pancreatitis was classified according to the Revised AtlantaClassification System diagnosed with AP were retrospectively examined. Also The APACHE II, BISAP, mCTSI, and Ranson scores ofall patients were calculated. After determining the cut-off values for scoring systems and inflammatory markers with ROC analysis,comparison for AP severity, local complication, necrosis, and mortality.

Results: In the study, …

Evaluation Of Clinical Features And Treatment Modality Of Pediatric Patients With Steven Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Single-Center Experience, Funda Ayteki̇n Güveni̇r, Vi̇ldan Seli̇n Çayhan, Selman Kürşat Balci, Ragip Dere, Hati̇ce Irmak Çeli̇k, Serhat Emeksi̇z, Ahmet Selmanoğlu, Zeynep Şengül Emeksi̇z, Emrah Şenel, Emi̇ne Di̇bek Misirlioğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are rare but life-threatening severe cutaneous drug hypersensitivity reactions. The aim of our study was to evaluate the clinical features of pediatric patients diagnosed with SJS, TEN or SJS/TEN overlap and to examine treatment modalities.

Materials and methods: Patients aged 0–18 years who were followed up with SJS, TEN or SJS/TEN overlap at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital between August 2019 and January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.

Results: Twelve patients who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Five of the patients had SJS, four had SJS/TEN overlap, and …

The Impact Of Parenting Style, Temperament And Character On Problematic Internet And Smartphone Use Among Non-Clinical Female Adolescents, Sadetti̇n Burak Açikel, Nur Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: It is known that various temperament and character dimensions, and parenting styles could be associated with problematic internet and smartphone use. This study aimed to examine the association between temperament, character, and parenting styles and problematic smartphone and internet use in nonclinical female teenagers.

Materials and methods: 244 nonclinical female adolescent were included the study. Young’s Internet Addiction Test Short Form, Smartphone Addiction Scale, Junior Temperament and Character Inventory and Parenting Style Scale were used for collecting data.

Results: Problematic smartphone use was significantly negatively correlated with cooperativeness character type, strictness/supervision, and acceptance/involvement subscales of the parenting style scale. …

Comparative Vasorelaxant Effects Of Atorvastatin And Rosuvastatin In Rat Aorta:Investigating The Role Of Perivascular Adipose Tissue, Deni̇z Kaleli̇ Durman, Meryem Aras, Gülsüm Ruveyda Aktaş, Bi̇rsel Sönmez Uydeş Doğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Statins are known to display pleiotropic effects on the vascular system, beyond their lipid-lowering properties. Studieson isolated vascular preparations have demonstrated their acute relaxant effects on vascular tone. Considering the increased evidence inregard to the contribution of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) in the regulation of vascular homeostasis, we aimed to investigate thepossible modulatory role of PVAT in the vascular effects of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin in isolated rat aorta.

Materials and methods: Thoracic aortas isolated from young male Wistar rats were divided into two groups: rings with intact PVAT(+) and rings without PVAT (-), and then mounted in an isolated …

The Effects Of Liraglutide On Expressions Of Insulin Secretion And Beta Cell Survive Associated Gpcr Genes In Pancreatic Beta Cells, Meli̇kenur Türkol, Türker Bi̇lgen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Liraglutide as a long-acting glucagon-like peptide drug has anti-hyperglycemic and antiobesity effects. G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are well- known drug target molecules that conduct critical signaling pathways related with diseases. Research has confirmed the role of many GPCRs genes in the regulation of pancreatic beta cell functions and insulin secretion. Liraglutide dependent expressional changes in GPCR genes may let us determine new drug targets.

Materials and methods: Therefore, we investigated the changes in expression of GPR75, GPR56, GLP1R, M3R, and CB1R genes, which are the GPCR family members, in response to liraglutide treatment in the NIT-1 mouse pancreatic beta …

Epstein Barr Virus Associated Venous Thromboembolism, Yeli̇z Çi̇çek, Ali̇ Mert

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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The Grizzly, April 17, 2025, Kate Horan, Grace Olivo, Claudia Tracy, Renee Washart, Ashley Adam, Nathaniel Nerone, Emily Veasey, Jesse Cherone, Erin Ewing

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Denim Day: UC Peer Advocates • Myrin Makeover • Out of the Darkness Campus Walk • Sisters Helping Sisters • Fun Home Comes to Lenfest Theatre Stage • Party Culture: A Dying Breed? • Bears' Softball Looks to End Season on a High Note • Women's Lacrosse Confident Amidst Playoff Push

The Impact Of Diet On Preeclampsia: An Observational Study Of Nutritional Influence, Trinity G. Moye, Alyssa Cunningham

Department of Nutrition Student Projects

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific condition typically diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation in women with no prior history of hypertension. Characterized by high blood pressure, proteinuria, thrombocytopenia, increased liver enzymes, and affecting the arteries carrying blood to the placenta, preeclampsia affects the health of both the mother and the fetus. Preeclampsia is disproportionately prevalent in certain populations, specifically among Black women, with various factors contributing to the higher susceptibility including socioeconomic status, education, and health distrust. These factors have been historically structured against Black women in American society. This study aims to reveal how dietary habits can play a role …

The Impact Of The Mediterranean Diet And Low-Glycemic Diet On Fertility In Women Of Childbearing Age With Pcos, Samantha Cicardo, Kayla Le, Carly Traynor

Department of Nutrition Student Projects

Endocrine disorder Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an imbalance of reproductive hormones in women, primarily treated with medications such as hormonal birth control and metformin. However, long-term use of medications can have adverse effects as it masks the symptoms of PCOS rather than treat it. Women of childbearing age who are diagnosed with PCOS often are diagnosed with infertility. This proposed research study aims to look at the holistic approach to evaluate how the Low-Glycemic Index (GI) diet and the Mediterranean diet (MD) can impact individuals with PCOS. The primary objective of this study is to assess the impact of …

The Impact Of An Iron-Rich Diet On Fatigue In Menstruating Women With Non-Anemic Iron Deficiency, Meagan Seraydar, Lauren Latimer, Sam Miragliatto

Department of Nutrition Student Projects

Fatigue without diagnosed anemia is prevalent in menstruating women, with iron deficiency being a potential contributor. While iron supplementation is a standard intervention, dietary sources of iron may offer a sustainable alternative. This study aims to assess the impact of an iron-rich diet on fatigue levels in menstruating women. A 12-week randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted, assigning participants to either an iron-rich diet group or a control group following their usual diet without specific iron recommendations. Fatigue will be measured using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) at baseline, six weeks, and twelve weeks, alongside iron status biomarkers, including …

The Impact Of Aspartame On Mood Regulation: Examining Neurophysiological Effects In Individuals With Anxiety, Kyra Triepke, Valentina Guzman Cortes, Mateus Ismael Ribeiro

Department of Nutrition Student Projects

Despite being widely used as sugar alternatives, artificial sweeteners (AS), especially aspartame, remains debated regarding their potential effects on mental health. While some studies suggest aspartame has no discernible impact on stress, anxiety, or cognitive performance, others indicate that it may affect serotonin pathways and contribute to mood disorders. Given these contradictory findings, further research is needed to clarify aspartame’s effect on mood regulation. This study aims to evaluate the impact of aspartame on stress-related biomarkers and mood modulation, focusing on individuals with anxiety. A controlled experimental design will be used, in which participants with anxiety will be randomly assigned …

Uas Academic Catalog 2025/2026, N/A N/A

UAS Academic Catalogs (2011-present)

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Ice Box, Vol. 21 (2025), N/A N/A

Ice Box

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Student Perceptions On Career Decision Making Skills In Relation To The Covid-19 Pandemic, Emily G. Oliver

Honors College Theses

The Covid-19 pandemic had major ramifications on all areas of the professional world as well. As mandatory quarantines and shutdowns were implemented, the negative effects were widespread and everyone was impacted. People from all different career fields faced unforeseen circumstances that caused anxiety about their income and workplace stability. With all of these changes in the world, students who were in high school and first years of college still had to make a decision about their future and what they wanted to do for an occupation one day. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on …

Blockchain Transparency In Reducing Second-Hand Luxury Shopping Uncertainty And The Role Of Price Consciousness, Song‑Yi Youn, Joohye Hwang, Naan Ju

School of Business Faculty Papers

This study explores consumer behavior and decision-making in the context of blockchain technology (BT) adoption within the second-hand luxury market. Specifically, it investigates how BT can reduce uncertainty and enhance transparency in second-hand luxury transactions based on a mental accounting theory approach. A partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis (N = 511) was conducted, focusing on consumers’ perceived quality of traceable information obtained through BT (i.e., product diagnosticity, informativeness, and trustworthiness) and their perceived risks in second-hand luxury online shopping (i.e., financial risk, social risk, time risk, contamination risk, performance risk). The findings confirm that the perceived quality of …