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Shock Effects Including Maskelynite Formation In Three Shergottite Meteorites From Mars, George Ayeh Anim

Dissertations and Theses

Martian meteorites result from large impact events on the surface of Mars that cause intense shock metamorphism. This study examines the shock metamorphic features of three shergottite meteorites, Dho 019, NWA 12241, and NWA 15628, to better understand shock impact events. The research uses petrographic analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) to analyze the meteorites. A key focus of this research is the formation of maskelynite, a glass with plagioclase composition, whose formation mechanism has been the substance of debate among researchers. This study proposes that maskelynite forms through a transient intermediary …

Common And Uncommon Health Conditions In Adolescents And Adults With Down Syndrome, Brian Chicoine

Advocate GME

Some health conditions such as thyroid disorders and sleep apnea are more common in people with Down syndrome compared to people without Down syndrome. Other conditions such as solid tumor cancers and high blood pressure are less common. In this presentation, Brian Chicoine, MD, will describe differences in the prevalence of health conditions in adolescents and adults with Down syndrome compared to those without Down syndrome. He will discuss how these differences may affect health promotion and health care of people with Down syndrome. He will also highlight different types of resources that can be used by people with Down …

Early Application Value Of Flexible Laryngoscope Swallowing Function Assessment In Patients After Partial Laryngectomy, Lina Jia, Chenxu Yan, Run Liu, Pengfei He, Ailing Liu, Hui Huangfu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

To investigate the influence of early dysphagia on quality of life in patients with partial laryngectomy, and to investigate the application value of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). This study included 30 inpatients who underwent partial laryngectomy due to laryngeal cancer. In the early postoperative period, a comprehensive assessment was conducted on each patient, encompassing Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS), Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), and MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI). Each patient underwent two evaluations at different time points following the surgical procedure, all conducted on the same day. The patients' first MDADI assement score after surgery was …

2025-02-19 How To Level Up Your Campus Gaming At The Esports Room, Hadia Noor Ahmed

The Spectator Online

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Cardiovascular Comorbidities In Chinese Inpatients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Zhe Dong, Gang Wu, Hongbing Liu, Song Chen, Bin Bi, Fangfang Zhang, Yi Yin, Wei Qu, Baopeng Tian, Fude Yang, Alice Kochunov, Peter Kochunov, Shengmei Ban, Yang Zhao, L Elliot Hong, Yunlong Tan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of premature mortality in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). However, the detailed categorization of these conditions remains insufficiently explored. This study aims to identify CVDs comorbidity patterns among inpatients with SSDs and to investigate associated factors. Electronic medical records (EMRs) data from three neuropsychiatric hospitals (2015-2023) in China was conducted. Comorbidity patterns were revealed through latent class analysis (LCA), and multinomial logit analysis were utilized to evaluate the effect of factors on these patterns, calculating odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Among the 2830 inpatients with SSD, four distinct comorbidity …

Benefits Of Equilibrium Between Microbiota- And Host-Derived Ligands Of The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor After Stroke In Aged Male Mice, Gary U Guzman, Justin N Nguyen, Anik Banerjee, Bryce E West, Kyung Ae Ko, Janelle M Korf, Chunfeng Tan, Huihui Fan, Gabriela D Colpo, Hilda Ahnstedt, Lucy Couture, Solji Roh, Julia K Kofler, Jose F Moruno-Manchon, Michael E Maniskas, Jaroslaw Aronowski, Rodney M Ritzel, Juneyoung Lee, Jun Li, Robert M Bryan, Anjali Chauhan, Venugopal Reddy Venna, Louise D Mccullough, Bhanu Priya Ganesh

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Recent studies have highlighted the crucial role of microglia (MG) and their interactions with the gut microbiome in post-stroke neuroinflammation. The activation of immunoregulatory pathways, including the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) pathway, is influenced by a dynamic balance of ligands derived from both the host and microbiota. This study aimed to investigate the association between stroke-induced dysbiosis and the resultant imbalance in AHR ligand sources (loss of microbiota-derived [indole-based] and increase of host-derived [kynurenine-based]) after stroke. Microbiota-derived AHR ligands decreased in human plasma and remained low for days following an ischemic stroke highlighting the translational significance. Transient-middle-cerebral-artery-occlusion was performed in …

2025-02-19 Seattle U Theatre Program Presents “Scratched Out”, Sasha Volovnikov

The Spectator Online

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Development Of A Conditional Plasmid For Gene Deletion In Non-Model Fusobacterium Nucleatum Strains, Peng Zhou, Bibek G C, Chenggang Wu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Fusobacterium nucleatum is an opportunistic pathogen with four subspecies: nucleatum (FNN), vincentii (FNV), polymorphum (FNP), and animalis (FNA), each with distinct disease potentials. Research on fusobacterial pathogenesis has mainly focused on the model strain ATCC 23726 from FNN. However, this narrow focus may overlook significant behaviors of other FNN strains and those from other subspecies, given the genetic and phenotypic diversity within F. nucleatum. While ATCC 23726 is highly transformable, most other Fusobacterium strains exhibit low transformation efficiency, complicating traditional gene deletion methods that rely on non-replicating plasmids. To address this, we developed a conditional plasmid system in which …

Ronald J. Dallin And Randy M. Dallin, As Co-Trustees Of The Jay N. Daillin Family Living Trust, Plaintiffs/ Appellants V. Cindy A. Clements And David H. Clements, Individually And As Trustees Of The Clements Family Trust, Defendants/ Appellees : Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

APPEAL FROM ORDERS BY THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, HONORABLE JUDGE DEREK P. PULLAN

Jared L. Anderson, Attorney for Plaintiffs/Appellants

Phylogenetic Allometric Scaling Of Near Basal Breathing Frequency In Terrestrial, Semi-Aquatic And Aquatic Mammals, Andreas Fahlman, Elliot Stielstra, Ethan Wilstermann, Simon Rylaarsdam, Josefin Larsson, Guillermo J. Sanchez -Contreras, Suguru Higa, Gonçalo N. Marques, Malgosia Kaczmarska, Jason Somarelli, Stacy L. De Ruiter

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

We measured the BASAL breathing frequency following an overnight fast in adult,non-pregnant/non-lactating, inactive mammals ranging in body mass from 15 to5520 kg. The data included results from 338 individual animals from 34 speciesthat were divided into terrestrial, semi-aquatic (Otariidae and Phocidae) and aquaticmammals. Following attempts to limit the collection of breathing frequency usinga basal definition and to correct the analysis phylogenetically, our results suggestthat there are differences in the allometric mass-exponent between terrestrial andaquatic/semi-aquatic mammals. An allometric regression model, whereby both bodymass and breathing frequency were transformed using log10 , suggested that theallometric mass exponent for terrestrial mammals (−0.303) was …

Cauti Bundle Education In A Long-Term Care Facility, Pius Awandem Tanyifor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most frequent but preventable infections that patients may acquire in healthcare, also known as HAI or nosocomial. A CAUTI bundle is a set of evidence-based practices (EBPs) that, when implemented together, can significantly reduce the occurrence of CAUTIs in any healthcare setting. The practice problem in a long-term care facility was the staff knowledge deficit on the CAUTI bundle. This is a staff education project. The pre- and post-survey results showed an increase in knowledge of the CAUTI bundle, from 56% in the pretest to 97 % in the posttest.

Teachers' Perceptions Of Response To Intervention Implemented In Grades 3 – 5 For Minority Males, Wanda Jordan Stidom

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) added Response to Intervention (RTI) to its policy to close the social and economic disadvantages that suppress the academic achievement of minority students. The problem that was addressed through this study is that teachers struggle to implement RTI to support minority male students in Grades 3 – 5 at four local elementary schools in the Central United States. The purpose of the study was to explore the perceptions of Grades 3 – 5 teachers for implementing RTI to support minority males and the training and resources available and needed at four elementary …

Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Reducing Burnout Through Mindfulness Education, Shateria Michelle Boone

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Summary This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focused on addressing burnout for staff nurses working in a psychiatric hospital. Evidence indicated that burnout among nurses, caused by emotional stress and heightened responsibilities, may result in increased medical errors, diminished patient satisfaction, and significant dangers to patient safety and care. The practice-focused question for this project addressed whether a mindfulness-based educational intervention program would increase staff knowledge and decrease burnout among nurses working in a psychiatric hospital. The program incorporated a pretest/posttest format, educational content delivered via a PowerPoint presentation that included an interactive mindfulness meditation training session, and a …

Implementation Of An Educational Program To Improve Nurses’ Knowledge Of Basic Ostomy Care, Angela Trajcevski

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This staff education project aimed to determine if an educational program would improve nurses’ knowledge of basic ostomy care in a surgical unit. Nurses in the surgical unit lack the knowledge and skills to perform proper ostomy care. Regardless of the years of experience, nurses may lose skills over time if they do not refresh their knowledge on basic ostomy care. The PICO (population, intervention, comparison, and outcome) question for this project was as follows: Does participation in an educational program focused on basic ostomy care improve the ostomy knowledge of staff nurses working on a surgical unit? This project …

Reducing Patient No-Show Rates In A Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, John K. Kamau

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This doctoral project is a quality improvement initiative to enhance staff knowledge and confidence through expert feedback validating educational interventions at a mental health outpatient clinic. The practice problem highlighted staff preparedness gaps to effectively address patient-specific barriers, impacting patient engagement and care delivery, resulting in high appointment no-shows. Addressing this issue within nursing practice was essential, as consistent care was critical for managing psychiatric conditions effectively. The question guiding the project was as follows: How does implementing a specialized staff training program impact staff knowledge and confidence in reducing no-shows? This project aimed to equip staff with evidence-based tools …

Management Strategies And Processes For Improving Product Returns, Marcus Thornton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Inadequate returns management (RM) capabilities among supply chain and logistics managers can lead to inefficiencies in handling product returns, increasing operational costs and reducing overall profitability. Without effective RM strategies, managers may struggle to minimize the financial impact of product returns on business performance. Grounded in the resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was used to explore how supply chain and logistics managers implement RM strategies and processes to effectively and efficiently handle product returns. The participants were two senior supply chain managers with over five years of experience in reverse logistics and supply chain management, …

Gad-7 Screening Tool Implementation, Charity Allwell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to provide a staff education program to improve staff knowledge about the use of the GAD-7 screening tool. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) remains an underdiagnosed condition, often due to inadequate use of standardized tools in clinical settings, leading to delayed treatments and suboptimal outcomes for patients experiencing anxiety disorders. The identified gap in practice necessitated an educational intervention to equip healthcare providers with the skills to effectively use the GAD-7 screening tool. To address this gap, a 2-hour staff education program was delivered via in-person sessions and online modules. …

Educating The Crisis Unit Staff On Implementing The Brief Trauma Questionnaire, Ambrose Oyemhen Ukpebor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The Facility-Based Crisis Unit (FBCS) nursing staff demonstrated an inadequate understanding of how to apply evidence-based trauma screening tools, such as the Brief Trauma Questionnaire (BTQ), to patients with substance use disorders. Studies indicate that over 60% of individuals recovering from or actively using illicit drugs report experiencing childhood and lifetime trauma. Integrating trauma screening into nursing practice can significantly improve patient care outcomes. This educational project aimed to enhance providers’ knowledge of BTQ administration using the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model to ensure effective learning. The project utilized expertise from content specialists, the Walden University manual, …

Factors In Teacher Turnover Within A Nonpublic Special Education Setting, Sarah Wilson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The persistent turnover among special educators poses significant challenges to the quality of education provided to students with disabilities. The problem addressed in this study was the significant rate of turnover of special education teachers in a nonpublic special needs school on the east coast of the United States. Guided by Maslow’s theory of motivation and hierarchy of needs, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate the experiences of special education teachers and factors that influenced their decision to remain within the classroom environment. Eight special educators participated in semistructured interviews sharing the experiences they perceived as …

Fannie L. Payne

African American Funeral Programs

Program for the funeral of Fannie L. Payne held at Buggs Funeral Home and Crematory on February 19th, 2025

2025-02-19 Seattle U Students Choose To Live On Campus Or Leave Rudy’S Nest, Naja Johnson

The Spectator Online

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2025-02-19 Dormiliciouse: Strawberry Buttercream, Fren Creson

The Spectator Online

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2025-02-19 Local Seattle Bands Light Up Neumos Stage In The Name Of Charity And Community, Jake Rushlo

The Spectator Online

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2025-02-19 Little Shop Hops: Break Away Vintage Market, Alan Behar

The Spectator Online

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2025-02-19 As Extreme Weather Threatens Seattle Homeless, Community Lunch Steps Up, Tristan Scott

The Spectator Online

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2025-02-19 Seattle U Is Snow Place For Ski Bums, Milan Damjanac

The Spectator Online

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2025-02-19 Spring Training Is Here, What Have The Mariners Done To Prepare For 2025?, Diego Dumlao

The Spectator Online

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Chromosomal And Gonadal Sex Have Differing Effects On Social Motivation In Mice, Sneha M Chaturvedi, Simona Sarafinovska, Din Selmanovic, Katherine B Mccullough, Raylynn G Swift, Susan E Maloney, Joseph D Dougherty

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Sex differences in brain development are thought to lead to sex variation in social behavior. Sex differences are fundamentally driven by both gonadal hormones and sex chromosomes, yet little is known about the independent effects of each on social behavior. Further, mouse models of the genetic liability for the neurodevelopmental disorder MYT1L Syndrome have shown sex-specific deficits in social motivation. In this study, we aimed to determine if gonadal hormones or sex chromosomes primarily mediate the sex differences seen in mouse social behavior, both at baseline and in the context of Myt1l haploinsufficiency.

METHODS: Four-core genotypes (FCG) mice, which …

Assessing Information Literacy In The Age Of Generative Ai: A Call To The National Conference Of Bar Examiners, Amy A. Emerson

Faculty Publications

Information literacy is crucial to satisfying a lawyer’s duty of technology competence by virtue of its inherent role in conducting legal research—a skill now recognized by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) as a priority as it prepares for the NextGen Bar Exam. In light of the rapid rise in the number of attorneys facing disciplinary issues across the country, it is the NCBE’s responsibility to draw upon its rich history to address information literacy as a technological competency on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam to protect the public from newly licensed lawyers’ incompetent use of generative artificial intelligence.

Commensality In The Eateries Of Roman Pompeii, Amaya Yolanda Eckersley

Dissertations and Theses

Despite a nearly 300-year excavation history at Pompeii and many identified eating and drinking establishments, social behavior in these public or semi-public spaces has eluded significant research. Elite Roman literature is the traditional guideline for understanding Roman mealtimes and what they meant for social behavior. This literature, however, fails to accurately represent its sub-elite inhabitants. These sub-elites of Rome largely had their meals prepared outside of their homes. Pompeii is no exception and provides a massive boon for researchers willing to consider archaeological evidence. The buildings and evidence buried at Pompeii have ultimately shown a wide array of tabernae related …