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Survival Of Patients With 2014 Figo Stage Iiic High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Who Treated With Platin-Based Adjuvant Chemotherapy, Mehmet Ünsal, Meltem Yücesoy, Okan Oktar, Yeşi̇m Uçar, Gülşah Ti̇ryaki̇ Güner, Okan Ayteki̇n, A.Alp Tokalioğlu, Hande Esra Koca Yildirim, Fati̇h Kiliç, Burak Ersak, Caner Çakir, Di̇lek Yüksel, Çi̇ğdem Kiliç, Sevgi̇ Koç, Günsu Ki̇myon Cömert, Özlem Moraloğlu Teki̇n, Yaprak Engi̇n Üstün, Taner Turan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Epithelial ovarian cancer is the second most prevalent type of gynecological cancer. We aimed to investigate prognostic factors related to survival in patient with 2014 FIGO stage IIIC high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC).

Materials and methods: Two hundred fifty eight patients were evaluated retrospectively. The absence of a visible tumor was determined as maximum cytoreduction, and a residual tumor size of 1 cm or less was determined as optimal cytoreduction. Patients who underwent cytoreduction followed by a combination of platinum and taxane adjuvant chemotherapy were included. Exclusion criteria for the study were patients taking neoadjuvant chemotherapy and those with …

Acute Effects Of Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation And Exergaming On Primary Dysmenorrhea Symptoms, Muhammed Şeref Yildirim, Merve Çoğ, Büşra Mehder Akbaş, Si̇nem Salar, Hi̇lal Kekli̇cek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a menstrual disorder with significant physical and psychological impacts. Physical activity and relaxation techniques are proven methods for managing PD. Advances in virtual reality (VR) suggest that immersive relaxation and exergaming could provide new avenues for symptom relief. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of VR-based interventions on PD symptoms and compare them with a control group receiving Jacobson’s Relaxation

Materials and methods: A randomized, controlled, single-blind trial was conducted with 43 female participants aged 18–30 years with regular menstrual cycles and PD. Participants were allocated to three groups: (I) immersive VR relaxation, …

A Prospective Study For The Examination Of Peripheral Blood Smear Samples In Pediatric Population Using Artificial Intelligence, Eli̇f Habi̇be Akteki̇n, Mert Burkay Çöteli̇, Ayşe Erbay, Nalan Yazici

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Peripheral blood smear (PBS) and bone marrow aspiration are gold standards of manual microscopy diagnostics for blood cell disorders. Nowadays, data-driven artificial intelligence (AI) techniques open new perspectives in digital hematology. This study proposes an AI learning technique for the classification of blood cells over PBS samples while increasing the sensitivity and specificity rates of the experts as a decision support system of a prediagnostic tool.

Materials and methods: The methodology of this study comprises three steps for the creation of an effective learning technique for blood cell disorders. First is the digitization of PBS samples in 100x optical-digital …

Evaluation Of Treatment Compliance In Gout Patients: A Patient-Centered Study, Murat Buğra Görgülü, Riza Can Kardaş, Di̇lara Koç Şeramet, Ridvan Mercan, Mehmet Engi̇n Tezcan, Hami̇t Küçük, Abdurrahman Tufan, Berna Göker, Mehmet Aki̇f Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Most studies on unsuccessful gout treatment suggest that knowledge gaps and inadequate physician interventions are major contributors. However, there is a lack of research on the extent to which patients, educated by knowledgeable and experienced physicians, adhere to these recommendations.

Materials and methods: This study evaluated patients seen in university rheumatology clinics who were adequately informed about diet, target serum uric acid levels, and gout by rheumatologists. We assessed their compliance with treatment, clinical and laboratory findings, and disease status a median of seven years after treatment initiation. A total of 302 gout patients who began treatment in tertiary …

Procedural And Patient-Related Factors Play Differential Roles In The Postdural Puncture Headache, Ece Yanik, Doğa Vuralli, Tuğba Tunç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The incidence of postdural puncture headache varies depending on the multifactorial nature of the risk factors. Patient-related and procedure-related risk factors are still controversial. In this prospective observational study, we aimed to evaluate the risk factors for postdural puncture headache, the effect of previous headache features on the development of postdural puncture headache, and the risk factors for the immediate or delayed postdural puncture headache.

Materials and methods: We prospectively analyzed 116 patients who underwent lumbar puncture for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. All clinical and laboratory findings, previous headache history, and the features and information related to the lumbar …

Does Dexmedetomidine Infusion Reduce The Postoperative Analgesic Need In Lumbar Disc Surgery?, Si̇bel Çatalca, Özlem Özmete, Numan Berk, Soner Çi̇vi̇, Emre Durdağ, Caner İncekaş, Nesri̇n Bozdoğan Özyilkan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Patients experience moderate-to-severe pain, especially in the first days after lumbar disc surgery. Poorly controlled pain in the postoperative period negatively affects patient outcomes. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α2 adrenoceptor agonist with demonstrated analgesic efficacy. However, conflicting results have been reported in the current literature regarding the efficacy of dexmedetomidine in this surgery. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that dexmedetomidine safely improves pain scores and reduces opioid consumption in lumbar microdiscectomy.

Materials and methods: Medical records of patients who underwent lumbar microdiscectomy with general anesthesia between January 2023 and October 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients who …

Cardiac Surgery Dilemmas: Evaluating Outcomes Of Sternotomy Versus Thoracotomy, Muhammet Fethi̇ Sağlam, Emrah Uguz, Kemal Eşref Erdogan, Hüseyi̇n Ünsal Erçeli̇k, Murat Yücel, Mete Hidiroglu, Erol Şener

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This retrospective study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes, including reoperation rates, mortality, and valve size measurements, in patients undergoing sternotomy and thoracotomy for cardiac surgery, particularly focusing on tricuspid valve replacements. The study sought to highlight differences in surgical approaches and their impact on patient outcomes.

Materials and methods: A total of 107 patients were included, with 82 undergoing sternotomy and 25 undergoing thoracotomy. Preoperative right ventricular function parameters (mean pulmonary artery pressure, tissue Doppler imaging, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion), valve sizes, and other clinical data were recorded. Statistical analyses were performed to assess differences in …

Benzyl Alcohol Improves Ang Ii-Induced Vascular And Renal Injury, Qi Hua, Zhenyu Gu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The etiology of hypertension in pediatric populations is complex and multifactorial, with metabolic abnormalitiesplaying a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of the condition. This study investigates the therapeutic effects of Benzyl alcohol (BA),identified through metabolomics analysis of pediatric hypertension serum, on Angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced vascular and renalinjury in murine models.

Materials and methods: Male C57BL/6 mice were used to establish a vascular remodeling model by continuous 4-week Ang II infusionusing a subcutaneous osmotic pump. Bioinformatics was used to identify target metabolites. The tail artery, common carotid arterydiastolic, and systolic pressures in mice were determined with a blood pressure …

Essay, Father John Crossing The Gandy: A Micro-History With Music, Julie Buckner Armstrong

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

“Father John Crossing the Gandy: A Micro-History with Music” synthesizes Father John Culmer’s 1927 passage across the Gandy Bridge with the lyrics of James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” to plot out Culmer’s role in the proliferation of church access and spirituality throughout and beyond the Black communities of South Florida. The work blends historical legacy with speculative interiority to produce an insightful and empathetic statement regarding, what has been, what can be, and how to build a bridge between the two.

Poem, Cornerstones Of A City, Pedro El Poeta Jarquin

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

Cornerstones of a City is a three-part poem that explores Ybor City’s role as an important cultural touchstone of Tampa. The poem references the great Ybor City fire of 1908 and frames this tragic event as a point around which residents would rally to rebuild their neighborhood and preserve Ybor City’s status as the hub of immigrant community in the Tampa area.

Poem, Creek Freak, Tyler Gillespie

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

“Creek Freak” is a first-person prose-poetic hybrid that portrays a short-lived romance between the narrator and a creature composed of various swamp elements that reveals how many of the narrator’s attempts at compassion or sincerity for the swamp creature are hollow platitudes that reflect the moral grandstanding gestures of those who wish to appear ecologically sensitive. The repetitive, back-and-forth exchange that concludes “Creek Freak” emphasizes the gap that continues to exist between ecological emergencies and collective social action.

Essay, Madira Bickel Mounds, Diane Roberts

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

“Madira Bickel Mound” critiques the common contemporary view of Florida history as beginning with European intervention and excavates the centuries of cultural development that occurred prior to the arrival of European entities. The mounds that remain standing across the state act as mementos of a displaced people and cultural system whose ancient presence is not as detached from the current moment as one might believe.

Poem, Research Note, Or, All The Colors Vary According To The Point Of Vision, Tyler Gillespie

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

research note, Or, all the colors vary according to the point of vision is a poem that examines a sketch of two birds that appears in Ellis Hughes’s diary. Instead of conjecturing about Hughes’s intention, the narrator connects the sketch to the formation of their own intimate relationship and how the formation of that relationship metaphorically mimics the subjective romance of the sketched birds.

Essay, Waterskiing Lake Maggiore, Jack E. Davis

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

“Waterskiing Lake Maggiore” is a first-person narrative that recalls Davis' experience waterskiing Lake Maggiore, a body of water that has been polluted by manmade endeavors. The narrative draws parallels between human action, natural consequences, and the desire for a more equitable relationship with nature.

Poem, Maximo Park Picnic, Amanda Hagood

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

Maximo Park Picnic is a sestina (poem) that observes various messages carved into the trees that populate the waterfront park, messages that alternate between youthful and reverential. As a modified natural setting, the park serves as a reflection point for the narrator to remark on what has been, what is, and what is yet to come along the ever-shifting shoreline.

Essay, Oysters, Gary Mormino

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

“Oysters” explores Tampa Bay’s history of oyster harvesting and how this once-revered and plentiful delicacy has suffered from infrastructural expansion and unchecked pollution. The eponymous mollusk oscillates between a readily available bounty and an environmental omen that signals the ecological doom of the region, demonstrating the significance of the oyster regarding the identity of Tampa Bay.

Poem, 1923: A Crowd Of People Swimming In The Water And Walking Through The Sand On Sunset Beach In Treasure Island, Florida, Thomas Hallock

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

1923: A crowd of people… in Treasure Island, Florida is a modified pantoum (poem) that frames the Floridian beach as a space often thought of as frozen in time and insulated from grim consequences. The reality of what can happen at the beach, however, imbues the poem’s tone with the weight of the knowledge that even this conceptual slice of veritable paradise must adhere to the rules of the world beyond the shoreline.

Essay, Lake Legacies, Black And Beautiful, Sheree Greer

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

“Lake Legacies, Black and Beautiful” is a short, observational meditation on the natural surroundings of Lake Rogers Park and other nearby bodies of water as witnesses and repositories of history that reverberate with the identities and deeds of Black families and figures. The observations culminate in a vision of subtropical comfort that simultaneously echoes past lives and assures the respite of the present.

Poem, Water Hyacinths, Gloria Muñoz

Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives

Water Hyacinths is a poem that explores the sights, sounds, and composition of Florida through a synthesis of mythological imagery and theatrical descriptions. The poem presents the state as a natural entity that conceals and reveals itself in both whimsical and dire situations and phrases.

Lehr Named 2026 Kemp Award Winner, Julia Perez

Press Releases 2020-2029

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Faculty Senate Minutes, Academic Year 2024-2025, April 17, 2025, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

Minutes for the Faculty Senate Meeting held April 17, 2025

"Guided By A Global Perspective": The Global Teaching Practices Of Social Work Faculty, Janine M. Speiser

Social Work Doctoral Dissertations

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) states that the social work profession is guided by a global perspective and the enhancement of life for all people, both locally and globally. Per the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (2022 EPAS), the social work curriculum of an integrated program includes global content that is specifically related to racism, oppression, and policy. However, literature suggests that the incorporation of global content into social work education has been slow, sparse, and siloed. The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which social work faculty have integrated global content from …

Improving No-Show Rates At A Federally Qualified Health Center (Fqhc), Christelle M. Hernandez

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve no-show and missed appointments among adult patients at a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in greater Houston, TX in the adult medicine department. This intervention aimed to decrease no-show and missed appointment rates to 20% or below to improve productivity, yield less staff burnout, and improve patient healthcare outcomes. A 4-week initiative was completed to identity top reasons and to reduce no-shows. A no-show outreach initiative was developed and used in the electronic health record (EHR) and targeted to patients identified as most likely to not show cancel an …

Observing The Enablers For Achieving Sustainability In Saudi Oil Industry Cities According To Vision 2030 Aspirations: A Case Study Of Jubail Industrial City, Abdulrahman Salem Alruwaili, Mohammad Alghamdi Prof.

Emirates Journal for Engineering Research

The research emphasizes the ongoing need to enhance sustainability in Saudi industry cities, which are vital to the Saudi economy and contribute significantly to non-oil revenue streams. This study explores the key factors enabling sustainability in such cities by focusing on Jubail Industrial City, which has developed over 50 years. Using a descriptive-analytical methodology, the research highlights that Jubail Industrial City has a well-developed infrastructure, establishing it as a crucial logistics hub that connects Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with global cities. The city has made significant contributes to the national GDP and attracts national and international talent by adopting sustainable …

Acoustic Filter For Biopharmacy, Nicholas Rivet

Three Minute Thesis (3MT)

The design and development of a novel flow induced acoustically tuned “filterless” filter is proposed. The proposed research is on developing two or more prototypes that function as a cell retention device for perfusion cell cultures used in continuous manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins. This research will provide a non-invasive, cost-effective, flexible, and robust cell retention device for sustainable manufacturing of biologics.

Capturing Tradition: The Business, Branding, And Personal Identity Of Senior Portraits In The Modern South, Xenia R. Minton

Honors Theses

The rise of college students starting photography businesses, particularly in graduation portraits, has transformed the creative and entrepreneurial landscape in the South. This thesis explores the senior portrait culture at the University of Mississippi, analyzing its rapid growth through the perspectives of photographers and academic experts in Southern Studies. Grounded in eight years of experience as a photographer, this study examines the evolution of the industry, business strategies, and cultural significance. Through interviews with seasoned senior portrait photographers and Southern Studies professors, this research investigates how regional traditions, social media, and consumer expectations have shaped the profession. By analyzing these …

2025.04.17 - Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Northeastern Illinois University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees - 2025

Meeting materials for the NEIU Board Trustees

Latino Parent-Daughter Relationships: Educational Motivation And Persistence In High School To Community College Transition, Marlen Vasquez

Student Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation is a qualitative exploration of the experiences of Latina daughters of immigrant parents during the critical transition from high school to community college. Focusing on the role that Latino parents have in affecting their daughters' educational motivation and persistence, the research employed semi-structured, in-depth interviews with Generation 1.5 (immigrated to the U.S. as children or youth) or second-generation (born in the U.S. to immigrant parents) Latina daughters. The interviews allowed for a comprehensive examination of the complex factors affecting these young women's educational journeys. These experiences did not occur in isolation. In addition to struggling with emergent ethnic, …

The Effects Of Winter Street Treatment On Chester Creek Water Quality During Snow Melt Events, Birgit Hagedorn

ISER Reports

Water quality parameters for temperature, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity and ion activity for calcium, chloride, and magnesium were measured during a period of five winters at eight locations along Chester Creek that flows from the Chugach Mountains east of the Municipality of Anchorage through the Municipality to the west into Knik Arm. The goal of the project was to identify the impact of meltwater on water quality due to common winter street treatments. Each year had its unique conditions. Melt events occurred when air temperature reached above freezing which were sometimes accompanied by rain events that enhanced …

Research On The Resilience Of Integrated Urban Passenger Transport Network In Urban Agglomerations Considering The Intra-Urban Service Network, Shida Nie, Chengbing Li, Bowei He, Xintao Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to solve the problem of insufficient comprehensiveness and refinement of the urban agglomeration passenger transport network model, Space L modelling method in complex network theory is adopted to construct a comprehensive urban passenger transport network model considering the urban internal service network. A comprehensive urban passenger transport network composed of intercity networks and intra-city service networks is built, and time-dependent edge weights in the network is considered. A time-weighted network efficiency model is proposed to evaluate the network resilience. The results show that under a random attack strategy, the relative time efficiency of the network fluctuates less, …