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Bisphosphonates Loaded Nanoparticles In Microparticles As Macrophage Targeting Immunomodulatory System For Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Therapy, Paul Sagoe, Kaixiang Zhang, Benjamin Zink, Era Jain

Voices of Service Symposium

Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a painful and debilitating disease that emerges following a joint injury. Given the rigorous nature of military training and the subsequent injuries sustained during service, the incidence of PTOA in military demographic is five-times higher than the general population, making it the leading medical cause of disability and early discharge from active duty. Emerging evidence suggests inflammatory macrophages as key drivers of PTOA progression, thus abating their activity may advance therapy. Zoledronate (Zol), a bisphosphonate with high macrophage-affinity and anti-inflammatory properties, has potential for PTOA treatment but is limited by low bioavailability, rapid joint-clearance and elevated …

Enhancing The Impact And Longevity Of Research On Veterans And Military-Connected Populations At Syracuse University, Grace R. Swinnerton, Dylan Mohr

Voices of Service Symposium

What happens to your poster on veterans and military-connected populations after today's presentation? What about future research outputs? Are you seeking a platform that offers persistent access, increased discoverability, and encourages the use and re-use of your work? This poster explores how SURFACE, Syracuse University's digital repository, provides a comprehensive solution to these needs.

SURFACE is a free, open-access resource that ensures long-term preservation of a wide range of content, including digital posters, articles, books, journals, and more. For example, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has leveraged SURFACE to store their Applied Research outputs. This partnership has …

An American One-Stop Shop: The Improbability Of A Gdpr Tool In The United States, Thomas Lemons

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2a:4a-26.1: Understanding That Children Are Still Children, No Matter Where They Are From, Rhyan Almonacy

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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Limiting Step Therapy On Mental Health Medications: Why A More Expansive Approach Is Needed, Joseph Keller

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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We’Re All In This Together: A Proposal For Stronger Response To Invasive Plant Species, Marisa Nardelli

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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Increasing Employment Discrimination Protections For Users Of Medical Marijuana And Psychedelics, Lauren Vuolo

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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Back To Basics: Rebulding Student Engagement And Outreach Post Covid, Jonathan Wilson, Lydia Gwyn

ETSU Faculty Works

Introduction: In the aftermath of COVID-19, libraries faced the challenge of reengaging students and rebuilding disrupted outreach efforts. At East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library, librarians recognized the need to rebuild, innovate, and restructure our approach to student outreach. This presentation will explore how ETSU reference and instruction librarians revamped existing strategies to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for students by redesigning our student orientation process, by developing several casual student-centered clubs, and by opening a new reference desk for drop-in research help. This presentation will provide insights and practical takeaways for libraries looking to revitalize their student outreach programs …

X-Ray Polarization Of The High-Synchrotron-Peak Bl Lacertae Object 1es 1959+650 During Intermediate And High X-Ray Flux States, Luigi Pacciani, Dawoon E. Kim, Riccardo Middei, Herman L. Marshall, Alan P. Marscher, Ioannis Liodakis, Iván Agudo, Svetlana G. Jorstad, Juri Poutanen, Manel Errando, Laura Di Gesu, Michela Negro, Fabrizio Tavecchio, Kinwah Wu, Chien Ting Chen, Fabio Muleri, Lucio Angelo Antonelli, Immacolata Donnarumma, Steven R. Ehlert, Francesco Massaro, Stephen L. O’Dell, Matteo Perri, Simonetta Puccetti, Francisco José Aceituno, Giacomo Bonnoli, Víctor Casanova, Juan Escudero, Beatriz Agís-González, César Husillos, Daniel Morcuende, Jorge Otero-Santos, Alfredo Sota, Pouya M. Kouch

Faculty Publications

We report the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) polarimetric and simultaneous multiwavelength observations of the high-energy-peaked BL Lacertae object (HBL) 1ES 1959+650, performed in 2022 October and 2023 August. In 2022 October, IXPE measured an average polarization degree ΠX = 9.4% ± 1.6% and an electric-vector position angle ψX = 53° ± 5°. The polarized X-ray emission can be decomposed into a constant component, plus a rotating component, with the rotation velocity ωEVPA = (−117 ± 12) deg day⁻¹. In 2023 August, during a period of pronounced activity of the source, IXPE measured an average ΠX = 12.4% …

The Comment, April 10, 2025, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

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After Chevron’S Demise, Should Courts Be Giving Deference To The Trump Administration’S Foreign Policy Considerations When Deporting A Noncitizen?, Cyrus D. Mehta, Kaitlyn Box

Immigration Law Blog

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The Jwst Early Release Science Program For Direct Observations Of Exoplanetary Systems. Iii. Aperture Masking Interferometric Observations Of The Star Hip 65426 At 3.8 Μm, Shrishmoy Ray, Steph Sallum, Sasha Hinkley, Anand Sivaramkrishnan, Rachel Cooper, Jens Kammerer, Alexandra Z. Greebaum, Deeparshi Thatte, Tomas Stolker, Cecilia Lazzoni, Andrei Tokovinin, Matthew De Furio, Samuel Factor, Michael Meyer, Jordan M. Stone, Aarynn Carter, Beth Biller, Andrew Skemer, Genaro Suárez, Jarron M. Leisenring, Marshall D. Perrin, Adam L. Kraus, Olivier Absil, William O. Balmer, Anthony Boccaletti, Mariangela Bonavita, Mickael Bonnefoy, Mark Booth, Brendan P. Bowler, Zackery W. Briesemeister, Marta L. Bryan, Per Calissendorff

Astronomy: Faculty Publications

We present aperture masking interferometry (AMI) observations of the star HIP 65426 at 3.8 μm, as part of the JWST Direct Imaging Early Release Science program, obtained using the Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph instrument. This mode provides access to very small inner working angles (even separations slightly below the Michelson limit of 0.5λ/D for an interferometer), which are inaccessible with the classical inner working angles of the JWST coronagraphs. When combined with JWST’s unprecedented infrared sensitivity, this mode has the potential to probe a new portion of parameter space across a wide array of astronomical observations. Using this …

He Follows: Battered Woman Syndrome And Survival, Lorita Nour Salloom

Whittier Scholars Program

This paper and video presentation discusses intimate partner violence and Battered Woman Syndrome, more commonly referred to as BWS. I discuss different cases of women who endured domestic violence at the hands of their abusive partners, and what their experiences were like.

Diving Into Magic Mushrooms, Cole Anderson

Psychology Student Publications

The primary purpose of this paper within the science community is to help break stigma but also provide insight into what is happening for the mental health crisis happening at a global level. In this paper, you will find the testimonial of a veteran who turned into a certified alcoholic and the route this person had found within the scientific community to start conquering their own mental health troubles. At the end of this paper, there should be genuine interest and understand where and how Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybe) have a place amongst modern medicine with the fight against the global …

Megan Bennett, Trumpet, April 10, 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.

Addressing Frailty In Heart Failure: Essential Tools & Strategies For Occupational Therapists, Malachy Clancy, Phd, Otr/L, Bcpr

Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations

Learning Objectives

• Understand and describe the concept of frailty and its impact on occupational performance for patients with heart failure (HF).
• Identify comprehensive assessments that encompass physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains to provide a holistic assessment of frailty.

Policy And Practice: Analyzing Abortion Laws And Their Relationship To Competent Women’S Health Services In Ohio, Daija Smith

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the relationship between abortion policy changes and women’s health services, focusing specifically on the state of Ohio’s evolving abortion laws and their implications. Using a qualitative approach, the research explores competency's role in addressing mental health disparities among diverse populations and marginalized communities. Through analyzing state policies and interviews with healthcare advance practice providers, this study completed a thematic analysis that identified opportunities such as shaping access and quality of care. The findings aim to inform strategies that reduce health disparities and improve competent care in women’s health services.

Investigation Of Surface Quality And Productivity In Precision Hard Turning Of Aisi 4340 Steel Using Integrated Approach Of Ml-Moora-Pso, Adel T. Abbas, Neeraj Sharma, Khalid Alqusaibi, Mohamed Abbas, Rakesh Sharma, Ahmed Elkaseer

Mechanical Engineering

AISI 4340 steel has applications in gun barrels, where the surface quality of the barrel is the prime factor. This study explores the application of a machine learning (ML) approach to optimize the precision turning of an AISI 4340 steel alloy using both conventional and wiper tool nose inserts under varying cutting parameters, such as cutting speed, depth of cut, and feed rate. The analytical framework integrates experimental machining data with computational algorithms to predict key output parameters: surface roughness (Ra) and material removal rate (MRR). A Multi-Objective Optimization based on Ratio Analysis (MOORA) method is used for data normalization. …

The Impact Of Diet-Induced Obesity On Cerebrovasculature Structure And Function, Riley M. Feagle

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Adequate cerebral perfusion is necessary to help the brain maintain a constant and steady state of nutrient delivery. Since the brain is highly metabolic, changes in the vasculature structure can impact perfusion levels and, therefore, reduce the ability of the brain to receive the support necessary for full functionality. Vascular dysfunction is a common comorbidity among obese individuals. Given the strong association between obesity and cognitive dysfunction, understanding the correlation between reduced cerebral perfusion and altered cerebrovascular structure is crucial. The overall hypothesis of this thesis originated after ample preliminary data, and states that diet-induced obesity reduces cerebral perfusion and …

Social Gaps & Urban Divides: How Social Factors Shape Economic Disadvantage In American Cities, Parker J. Peterson, Ruth Kerry

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

This research examines the relationship between nonmarriage, education, and socioeconomic disadvantage across census tracts in Boston, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. Statistical analyses reveal significant differences in never-married proportions between cities, with strong correlations between nonmarriage and community disadvantage. Even when controlling for other factors, nonmarriage remains a significant predictor of disadvantage, though spatial regression shows education is the strongest predictor in Boston.

Young Children's Responses To Socioeconomic Status In Peer Reward And Punishment, Joshua R. Namingha, Peter Reschke Dr.

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

This research aimed to determine whether children's understanding of socioeconomic status influences their tendency to reward or punish their peers. The experimenters used the "dictator task" to evaluate children's (ages 7-8) assessments of hypothetical scenarios with participants punishing/rewarding poor and rich children. The results indicate no significant difference in punishment based on socioeconomic status, suggesting limited social class bias at this age.

Fertilizer For Independent Terrorism: Social Media's Facilitation Of Radicalization, Mary Moody, Rachel Stark

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

Does social media play a role in the radicalization of independent terrorists? We theorize that, while neither necessary nor sufficient, social media facilitates the radicalization of independent terrorists due to its low barrier of entry, allowing individuals around the world to have access to and create echo chambers around radical ideologies, reinforcing their political identities. To test this theory, we conducted a mixed-methods analysis, running statistical tests on the PIRUS database and executing a most-different qualitative comparative design. We find that social media is more involved in independent rather than traditional terrorist radicalization, establishing the causal pathway in case studies.

Under Threat, Overwhelmed: How National Security Crises Impact Support For Right-Wing Populism, Mary Moody

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

How do national security crises affect support for extremist parties? Using Poland’s far-right Law and Justice (PiS) party as a case study, we argue that security threats requiring multilateral responses—such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—erode populist support. Analyzing Polish survey data and election results, we highlight the limits of populist appeal and demonstrate how reliance on multilateral security responses limits populist appeal.

Mental Wellness Of The Saintly, Spiritual, And Secular: Who Has The Edge?, Addison Clevenger, Justin Dyer, Sam Hardy

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

This study examines the relationship between religious/spiritual identity and depression and anxiety levels at comparative baseline levels, and then longitudinally. Gathered from The Family Foundations of Youth Development Project, this study samples parent-child dyads from highly religious parts of the Western United States to determine how the mental health of these individuals is affected by the conjunction of spirituality and religiosity, the lack of either, or one divorced from the other. Results revealed that at baseline levels, participants across all groups who identified as “Spiritual but not Religious” had the highest levels of anxiety and depression, and children who identified …

Poverty In Conflict: How Poverty Has Been Affected By The Russia-Ukraine War, Madeline A. Matthews

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

In researching the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war on poverty, I sought to understand the effects on the war on the already impoverished and if the war itself increased the rate of poverty particularly in Ukraine. Conflict not only exacerbates already existing poverty (because the poor have less accessibility to shelters, aid, hospitals, religious sites, etc.), but it also increases the number of people who become impoverished. This is true of the current Ukraine-Russia conflict. This war in particular has had more drastic effects on inflicting poverty as Urban warfare has been used by Russian forces. This creates situations where …

The Disrupted Symphony Of Speech: A Lesion Network Mapping Analysis Of Apraxia Of Speech, Payton Harris, Harrison Moore, Milija Grotenhuis, Jared Nielsen, Michael A. Ferguson

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

Apraxia of Speech (AOS) is a motor speech disorder that causes difficulty planning and coordinating the movements necessary for speech. This study uses lesion network mapping to identify the neural connections of AOS by tracing lesion data and analyzing their functional connectivity patterns. Our data indicates strong connectivity between the left primary motor cortex and right premotor cortex. The findings of the left primary motor cortex differ from most AOS research but still correlate with regional functions found in healthy populations. However, results related to the right motor cortex were much less expected, and suggested a larger, understudied role in …

Scaring Away Sleep: A Psychometric Investigation Of Sleep Attention And Sleep Heath, Brandon Pattillo

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

Sleep research has illuminated paradoxical relationships between valuing sleep and sleep health. The current study introduced the Sleep Attention Scale (SAS), a novel scale of sleep attention measuring individuals' cognitive and behavioral focus on sleep, in a population of college-aged individuals (n=372). The SAS was also examined in relation to a measure of sleep-related daytime impairment, a form of cognitive dysfunction attributed to insufficient sleep. The SAS exhibited acceptable internal consistency (α = .72), and factor analysis supported a unidimensional structure. No significant relationship between the SAS and impairment was observed, suggesting that sleep attention may not directly influence cognitive …

Asking The Right Questions: How Parent Question Type Shapes Children's Emotion Label Use Across Early Childhood, Ashton Allen, Peter J. Reschke

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

Parent questions facilitate children's emotion label learning during parent–child conversations (Ruba et al., 2022), yet limited research has examined how different question types influence this process. Parent–child dyads (N = 296, 136 girls) were observed discussing a picture book depicting self-conscious emotions (shame, guilt, embarrassment, awe, pride) annually for five years starting at age 2. Parent-child conversations were transcribed and the frequencies of parent yes/no questions, parent open-ended questions, child emotion labels, and total word count were coded from transcriptions (mean interrater reliability ICC = .90). Five separate regression models (one per wave) predicting children’s emotion labels revealed significant effects …

Talking Shame With Boys & Girls: How Gender Shapes Parent–Child Conversations About Self-Conscious Emotions, Ashton Allen, Peter J. Reschke, Jocelyn Wikle

FHSS Mentored Research Conference

This study examines how child gender predicts parents’ use of emotion labels during a storybook task. Prior research suggests that parents may socialize emotions differently based on child gender, potentially shaping children’s emotional development. However, limited work has specifically examined gender differences in parent emotion labeling, particularly within the context of self-conscious emotions. The study utilized a sample of parent–child dyads (N = 95) from the 2023 wave of Project M.E.D.I.A., a longitudinal dataset analyzing parent emotion labeling during a shared storybook task. OLS regression models were employed to examine the association between child gender and parents’ use of emotion …

Order Granting Relief From Stay 2 Trial Cases

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

No abstract provided.