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The Effects Of A Calorie-Restricted High-Fat Diet Protocol On Glucose Metabolism, Immune Cell Composition, And Akkermansia Muciniphila Levels, Jelissa Myers

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Calorie restriction (CR) has been widely studied for its health benefits, including metabolic improvement and lifespan extension. However, the implications of a calorie-restricted high-fat diet (CR-HFD) on immune cell composition and gut microbiota remain poorly understood. This study investigated if a CR-HFD would improve glucose homeostasis, alter immune cell composition, and alter the levels of Akkermansia muciniphila, a gut commensal bacterium known for its association with metabolic health. Fifteen male C57BL/6 mice were assigned to either a standard Chow diet ad libitum, a 45% fat diet ad libitum (HF), or a calorie-restricted high-fat (CR) diet. CR exhibited improved glucose clearance …

Equity In School Counseling: School Administrations' Perception Of School Counselor Roles For Supporting The Academic And Social-Emotional Development Of Black Students, Kevin Dewayne Trice

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This qualitative study explores the roles and responsibilities of school counselors, focusing on their collaboration with administrators in supporting Black students. The research aims to clarify administrator perceptions of counselors, examine systemic barriers to their collaboration, and assess institutional policies that influence equity-driven counseling practices. The study addresses three key research questions: (1) How do school counselors interpret their experiences related to power dynamics with administrators while advocating for Black students? (2) How do school administrators understand their roles and the roles of school counselors in fostering student support structures? and (3) How do school counselors and administrators perceive institutional …

Assessing Relationship Type, Weapon Use, Weapon Type, And Injury In Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Data, Madeline Faye Stewart

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This paper explores the familial and stranger relationship dynamics between victims and suspects/offenders in sexual assault cases. It assesses the likelihood of weapon use and identifies the specific types of weapons involved. This analysis addresses gaps in existing research by examining the relationship between weapon type, weapon use, and relationship type. The study focuses on three key aspects: (1) the types of weapons used during an assault, (2) the nature of victim-suspect/offender relationships, and (3) the presence of any injuries. By analyzing these data, the research aims to identify trends in weapon use and determine whether certain relationships correlate with …

The Impacts Of Model Selection On Effect Size Estimation And Precision In Longitudinal Ocular Research: A Simulation Study, Morgan Christopher Ollinger

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This study evaluates common approaches to analyzing ocular longitudinal data. These approaches range from univariate multiple linear regression to mixed-effect modeling to bivariate outcome models, and vary in both overall complexity, and the amount of data used for analysis. Through comparisons of relative model precision and accuracy, the study highlights how modeling choices may affect inference in the context of ocular data analysis. Through the use of simulated datasets based on reference data from a previous longitudinal study of myopia, a total of ten modeling approaches are assessed. The data are simulated under four different correlation and effect size scenarios …

“We Live In A Spiritual Country”: The Associations Among Health Literacy, Quality Of Life, And Religious Spiritual Personal Beliefs Among The Nigerian Population, Rebecca Aderoju

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation examines the complex interplay between health literacy (HL), quality of life (QoL), and spiritual and religious beliefs (SRPB) among underserved populations in Nigeria. Despite increasing awareness of healthcare options, many Nigerians continue to rely on faith-based healing practices due to deeply rooted religious and cultural traditions, economic barriers, and systemic healthcare limitations. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research incorporates both survey data and focus group discussions to investigate the relationship that Nigerians make among these variables. This study employs the Social Ecological Model (SEM) to explore how individual, interpersonal, community, organizational, and policy factors shape health behaviors and …

Of Plural Worlds, Sophia Mason

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Of Plural Worlds employs installation, soft sculpture, and drawing to visually demonstrate white colonial narratives in Mormonism (The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints) since the mid-1800s. The work uses a museum context as a way “into” the work and to talk about whiteness embedded in institutions. The museum installation however is funny; fabric sculptures won't fool anyone as "real" museum displays. The whole show traffics in obvious theatrical role play. The research is grounded in art theory, performance theory, Institutional Critique and scientific reports to create a space where viewers (especially white viewers) might experience the colonial tendency toward …

Advanced Manufacturing Of Multifunctional Shape Memory Polymer Composites And Self-Healing Systems, John B. Konlan

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The need for multifunctional light weight structures for engineering applications is on the rise. Multifunctional composites are desired because of their ability to combine multiple functionalities into one structure. The advantages of a high strength-to-weight ratio of multifunctional composites make them desirable and suitable for use in energy-efficient applications. Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) have attracted interest over the past several decades because of their multifunctional nature. They have found use in many applications such as aerospace, satellites, automobiles, textiles, and biomedical devices, where lightweight and multifunctionality are key. The self-healing nature of most SMPs makes them suitable for use in lightweight …

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 24, 2025, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

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Exploring The Filipino/Filipino American College Student Identities, Ashley R. Pangan

Masters Projects

Asian American college students are often lumped together as one identity and background. Asian American college students, specifically Filipino American college students, provide various experiences that shapes them to who they are individually. For institutions to understand the identities of Filipino students, theories like Baxter Magolda’s (2001) self authorship theory and Tinto’s (1999) theory of student integration are used as lens to provide contexts of Filipino identities. Before providing a space of Asian American students to present their identities, a workshop for faculty and staff is created to be able to foster an inclusive environment where professionals know that type …

Professional Development To Foster Rigorous, Student-Centered Discussions In Literacy, Elizabeth Hain

Masters Projects

This project looks at the gap of rigorous student discussion in literacy comprehension. It dives into research showing the impact of academic conversations for literacy comprehension. The project explores how professional development (PD) can equip teachers with strategies to foster student-centered discussions. The PD is designed to build teachers’ ability to implement Question the Author (QtA) techniques and facilitate rigorous, text-based discourse through Academic Conversations. The study aligns with constructivist learning theories, specifically Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and the role of metacognition in reading comprehension. Best implementation to facilitate the PD is post NWEA/State testing, allowing teachers to …

Romance Scam Victimization: A Survey-Based Examination Of Financial, Psychological, And Reporting Factors, Ld Herrera

Research & Publications

Romance scams are a growing type of cybercrime in which perpetrators develop and exploit fraudulent romantic relationships with victims to obtain financial resources. These schemes cause substantial economic and psychological damage, yet they are significantly underreported. Official 2022 reports indicate only \$1.3 billion lost to romance scams in the US, but the true financial toll is likely much higher.

Using survey data from 366 victims, this study examines the financial and psychological toll of romance scams, reporting patterns, obstacles to seeking help, and victims' perceptions of received help. Most of the victims (60.9\%) did not seek help from any source, …

2025-04-24 Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee for April 24, 2025.

Epilepsy Diagnosis When The Routine Ancillary Tests Are Normal, Boulenouar Mesraoua, Bassel Abou-Khalil, Bernhard Schuknecht, Hassan Al Hail, Musab Ali, Majd A. Abualrob, Khaled Zammar, Ali A. Asadi-Pooya

Department of Neurology Faculty Papers

Background/Objectives: In a patient suspected of having epilepsy, routine EEG primarily contributes to the recording of interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs). Similarly, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become the gold standard imaging technique for identifying epileptogenic structural brain abnormalities. Various EEG and MRI tools to improve epilepsy diagnosis will be presented. Methods: When the initial EEG fails to record IEDs, various EEG measures that can improve EEG performance are presented; a comprehensive epilepsy-targeted MRI protocol to identify, localize, and characterize an epileptogenic lesion will also be described. Results: Studies show that the initial routine EEG fails to record IEDs in approximately …

Just A Warning Shot: Break A Leg, Darius Arthur Ridgel

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

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The Trials And Tribulations Of Poly-L-Glutamate, David Hunter Sensat

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

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Task Analysis And Prototyping, Karlie Caroline Sikorski

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

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Difference In Clinical Presentation And Surgical Outcomes In Pediatric And Adult Patients With Chiari Malformation Type 1: A Single Center Retrospective Study, Erik Öhlén, Victor Gabriel El-Hajj, Victor E. Staartjes, Pascal Jabbour, Erik Edström, Adrian Elmi-Terander

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

INTRODUCTION: Chiari malformation type 1 (CM1) is a common congenital disorder affecting both children and adults. Although pediatric and adult CM1 patients share many characteristics, the differences between the groups are not fully described.

METHOD: A comparative analysis was made of two previously defined cohorts of adult and pediatric non-syndromic CM1, surgically treated at the study center. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Chicago Chiari outcome scale (CCOS) and radiological outcomes were measured as change in cerebellar tonsil and syringomyelia status.

RESULTS: A total of 209 patients (73 pediatric, 136 adults) were included, with median ages of 11 and 33 …

Deglutition Syncope: Transient Av Block With Swallowing In An Otherwise Normal Conduction System, Rachel Segar, Bayan Yazdi, Daniel Jabr, Manasi Sejpal, William Janes

Advocate GME

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Effect Of Unilateral And Bilateral Resistance Training On Performance Tests Of Collegiate Softball Athletes, Kamryn S. O'Dell

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

Strength and conditioning coaches typically have athletes perform either unilateral (UL) or bilateral (BL) lower body training, based on the perception that UL may be more sport-specific, and may enable lighter loads due to different stability requirements. A randomized controlled design was used to assess the effects of UL (n=6) and BL (n=5) on collegiate DII softball athletes. After three weeks of familiarization training, testing was done pre- and post- 8 weeks of the athletes’ Fall offseason training program. Performance testing consisted of strength (front squat, hex bar deadlift, front rack split squat, rear foot elevated split squat), change of …

May 8-11, Uab Arts In Medicine Offers New Perspective With "From Where I Sit", Shannon Thomason

Browse All News

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Assessing Information Literacy In A Living Learning Community: An Academic Library Case Study, Sara Mccaslin, Sean Kinder

The Southeastern Librarian

Assessment of information literacy efforts can impact college students’ success and retention. Library outreach and partnerships with teaching faculty, especially those targeted towards first-year students, are important. Library involvement with High Impact Practices (HIPs) including Living Learning Com-munities provide librarians with an assessment-rich environment to connect information literacy with student success and retention. This case study sought to assess the impact of information literacy library instruction on first-year Living Learning Community (LLC) Criminology students and asked the follow-ing question: Are the general information literacy class and the Special Collections information literacy class beneficial to Criminology LLC students? The authors learned …

Politics And Collection Development: Behaviors In Library Collecting Based On Political Climates, Zachary G. Stein, Lindsey M. Reno

The Southeastern Librarian

Over the last several years libraries in the United States have dealt with an increasing number of book challenges and calls for censorship of materials. The challenges and calls for censorship are no longer only from library patrons, but now include national organizations and even local and state legislators. Some of these actions have moved to criminalize librarians and curtail first amendment rights. Due to this new climate, it is important to examine the effect these culture wars have on library collection development decisions. This quantitative study seeks to answer that question with a nationwide survey of library professionals.

Some Nightmares Are Real: The Haunting Truth Behind Alabama’S Supernatural Tales, Kathelene Mccarty Smith

The Southeastern Librarian

Kelly Kazek Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press, 2024 ISBN: 9780817322007 144 p. $22.95 (Hbk)

Government Documents For All: The Congressional Record, Tim Dodge

The Southeastern Librarian

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The Witch Of Pungo: Grace Sherwood In Virginia History And Legend, A Blake Denton

The Southeastern Librarian

Scott O. Moore Charlottesville: Rivanna Books, 2024 ISBN: 9780813951300 298 p. $24.95 (Pbk)

News From The States

The Southeastern Librarian

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Sela News

The Southeastern Librarian

News from the Southeastern Library Association

The President’S Column, Laura Slavin

The Southeastern Librarian

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The Sisyphean Struggle Of Librarianship, A Blake Denton

The Southeastern Librarian

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Student Chamber Music Recital 2, April 24, 2025 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recitals given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.