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Assessing Knowledge Levels Of Intensive Care Unit Nurses And Doctors Regarding Drug Administration Via Enteral Feeding Tubes: A Survey Study, Ayşe Gül Koçoğlu Kinal, Yunus Emre Ayhan, Aslinur Albayrak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aimKnowledge deficiency regarding appropriate drug administration through enteral feeding tubes (EFTs). is common in intensive care units (ICUs). The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge levels of nurses and doctors in ICUs about drug administration via EFTs.Materials and methodsThis study was conducted as a cross-sectional online survey. Survey questions were created using Google Forms and distributed to nurses and doctors in various ICUs across hospitals in Istanbul, Türkiye. The researchers designed the survey questions based on literature reviews and existing examples. The survey consisted of three sections and a total of 25 questions: the first section included …

Diocese Of Raleigh K-8 Catholic School Principals’ Perceptions On Latino Student Recruitment Practices, Darrell Fulford

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

The underrepresentation of Latino students in K-8 Catholic schools, despite the significant growth of the Latino population in the United States, presents a challenge for Catholic school leaders seeking to mirror the communities they serve. This qualitative narrative inquiry explores the perceptions of Diocese of Raleigh K-8 Catholic school principals regarding Latino student recruitment practices. Through interviews with principals, this study examines (1) the perceived value of Catholic education for Latino students, (2) factors influencing Latino student enrollment, and (3) how these perceptions shape recruitment strategies.

Findings indicate that while principals acknowledge the alignment of Catholic education with Latino cultural …

La Jurisdicción De La Corte Interamericana Para Revisar Judicialmente La Invalidez De La Denuncia A La Convención Americana Sobre Derechos Humanos Efectuada Por Venezuela En 2012 Bajo Los Estándares De La Convención De Viena Y La Opinión Consultiva Oc-26/20, Claudio Grossman, Carlos Ayala Corao, Juan Mendez, Claudia Martin, Robert Goldman, Gabriel J. Ortiz Crespo

Amicus Briefs & Court Filings

No abstract provided.

Bassoon Studio Recital: February 18, 2025, Galina Kiep

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

February 18, 2025

Tuesday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Crème De La Conference: 8th World Congress Of Pediatric Cardiology And Cardiac Surgery-Wcpccs 2023, Carissa M. Baker-Smith, Liesl Zühlke, Jennifer Co-Vu, Shubhika Srivastava, Renelle George, Shelby Kutty, Ali N. Zaidi, David J. Goldberg, Erica D. Sood, Kathryn M. Dodds, David S. Cooper, Mitchel I. Cohen, Gil Wernovsky, Jeffrey P. Jacobs

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Deep5mc: Predicting 5-Methylcytosine (5mc) Methylation Status Using A Deep Learning Transformer Approach

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

DNA methylations, such as 5-methylcytosine (5mC), are crucial in biological processes, and aberrant methylations are strongly linked to various human diseases. Genomic 5mC is not randomly distributed but exhibits a strong association with genomic sequences. Thus, various computational methods were developed to predict 5mC status based on DNA sequences. These methods generated promising achievements and overcome the limitations of experimental approaches. However, few studies have comprehensively investigated the dependency of 5mC on genomic sequences, and most existing methods focus on specific genomic regions. In this work, we introduce Deep5mC, a deep learning transformer-based method designed to predict 5mC methylations. Deep5mC …

Enhancement Of Intersystem Crossing In Asymmetrically Substituted Bodipy Photosensitizers, Mikhail A. Filatov, Tatsiana Mikulchyk, Maxime Hodée, Metodej Dvoracek, Venkata N.K. Mamillapalli, Aimee Sheehan, Craig Newman, Sergey M. Borisov, Daniel Escudero, Izabela Naydenova

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

We present a novel method to promote intersystem crossing (ISC) and triplet state formation in boron dipyrromethenes (BODIPYs) through the asymmetrical introduction of functional groups within the chromophore. This approach enables the development of new BODIPY photosensitizers without relying on the incorporation of heavy atoms or large electron-donating aromatic groups. Demonstrated on a series of 14 synthesized asymmetrical BODIPY (aBDP) compounds, it significantly enhances photosensitization efficiency compared to the reference symmetrical BODIPYs. In particular, the asymmetrical introduction of ethoxycarbonyl groups into pyrrolic rings of the BODIPY core lead to efficient ISC and singlet oxygen generation, with quantum yields reaching 0.76 …

Reward Responses To Vicarious Feeding Depend On Body Mass Index, Lili Järvinen, Severi Santavirta, Vesa Putkinen, Henry K Karlsson, Kerttu Seppälä, Lihua Sun, Matthew Hudson, Jussi Hirvonen, Pirjo Nuutila, Lauri Nummenmaa

School of Psychology

Eating is inherently social for humans. Yet, most neuroimaging studies of appetite and food-induced reward have focused on studying brain responses to food intake or viewing pictures of food alone. We used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure haemodynamic responses to “vicarious” feeding. The subjects (n = 97) viewed series of short videos representing naturalistic episodes of social eating intermixed with videos without feeding/appetite-related content. Viewing the vicarious feeding (versus control) videos activated motor and premotor cortices, thalamus, and dorsolateral prefrontal cortices, consistent with somatomotor and affective engagement. Responses to the feeding videos were negatively correlated with the participants’ …

Unveiling The Genetic Landscape Of Coronary Artery Disease Through Common And Rare Structural Variants, Kruthika R Iyer, Erica P Young, Nathan O Stitziel, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Genome-wide association studies have identified several hundred susceptibility single nucleotide variants for coronary artery disease (CAD). Despite single nucleotide variant-based genome-wide association studies improving our understanding of the genetics of CAD, the contribution of structural variants (SVs) to the risk of CAD remains largely unclear.

METHOD AND RESULTS: We leveraged SVs detected from high-coverage whole genome sequencing data in a diverse group of participants from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine program. Single variant tests were performed on 58 706 SVs in a study sample of 11 556 CAD cases and 42 907 controls. …

Ipscs And Ipsc-Derived Cells As A Model Of Human Genetic And Epigenetic Variation, Kara Quaid, Xiaoyun Xing, Yi-Hsien Chen, Yong Miao, Amber Neilson, Vijayalingam Selvamani, Aaron Tran, Xiaoxia Cui, Ming Hu, Ting Wang

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Understanding the interaction between genetic and epigenetic variation remains a challenge due to confounding environmental factors. We propose that human induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) are an excellent model to study the relationship between genetic and epigenetic variation while controlling for environmental factors. In this study, we have created a comprehensive resource of high-quality genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic data from iPSC lines and three iPSC-derived cell types (neural stem cell (NSC), motor neuron, monocyte) from three healthy donors. We find that epigenetic variation is most strongly associated with genetic variation at the iPSC stage, and that relationship weakens as epigenetic …

Your Healthiest Year Yet: Practical Tips For Mental And Physical Well-Being, Aaron Hunt

All Current Publications

As a new year begins, it’s important to prioritize our health. In a world that continues to evolve, maintaining mental and physical wellness is key to thriving in both personal and professional life. Small, intentional changes can lead to transformative results, improving not only how we feel but also how we connect, grow, and succeed. This guide presents actionable tips for fostering mental clarity, physical strength, and overall balance, all grounded in evidence-based practices. Whether you're looking to boost your fitness, reduce stress, or enhance your daily routines, these strategies will empower you to make this year your healthiest yet.

Metabolic Effects Of Testosterone Added To Intensive Lifestyle Intervention In Older Men With Obesity And Hypogonadism, Viola Viola, Marcos D Villarreal, Maria Liza Duremdes Nava, Adam Sciuk, Clifford Qualls, Reina Armamento-Villareal, Dennis T Villareal

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Whether testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) conveys additional cardiometabolic benefit to an intensive lifestyle therapy (LT) in older men with obesity and hypogonadism remains unclear.

Objective: To determine whether TRT augments the effect of LT on metabolic outcomes in older men with obesity and hypogonadism.

Design: Secondary analysis of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Setting: Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Participants: Eighty-three older (age ≥ 65 years) men with obesity (body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2) and persistently low Am testosterone (< 10.4 nmol/L) associated with frailty.

Interventions: LT (weight management and exercise training) plus either testosterone (LT + TRT) or placebo (LT + Pbo) for …

Institutional Mechanism Of Engineering Istisna And Prospects For Its Use In Saudi Arabia, Svitlana Danylina, Andrei Grimalyuk

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

The article raises the problem of neo-industrial diversification of Saudi Arabia using the institutional mechanism of engineering istisna. The article shows that Saudi Arabia has all the objective and subjective conditions for the successful creation of a neo-industrial model of the information society in the process of the fourth industrial revolution. A balanced institutional approach is used to analyze this problem, which assumes the unity and interrelation of institutional and technological changes in the process of neo-industrial diversification in Saudi Arabia. The authors conclude that the institute of engineering istisna will allow Saudi Arabia to organize the creation of "smart", …

Reach And Utility Of The New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program, Harshita Sarup, Jess Carson

Carsey Publications

In this primer, authors Harshita Sarup and Jess Carson describe the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program after recent policy changes. The authors find that while an estimated 55,000 children are eligible, only 7 to 8 percent are enrolled. Scholarships can represent significant savings for families, particularly with multiple children, although reimbursement rates can leave gaps for providers. The authors conclude by discussing some potential strategies for increasing the reach and efficacy of the program.

Trends In Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization And Outcomes In The United States Pre- And Peri-Covid-19 Pandemic: A National Inpatient Sample Study, Louise D Mccullough, Mohammed Ismail, Afshin A Divani

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted healthcare systems globally, disrupting the management and treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Understanding how AIS admissions, treatments, and outcomes were affected is critical for improving stroke care in future crises. The objective of this work was to assess the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on AIS admissions, treatment patterns, complications, and patient outcomes in the U.S. from 2016 to 2021, focusing on differences between pre-pandemic (2016-2019) and peri-pandemic (2020-2021) periods.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database, analyzing weighted discharge records of AIS patients over six years. Data encompass …

Celebrating Dr. Patricia Leavy’S Body Of Work: An Introduction To This Special Issue, Laurel Richardson, U. Melissa Anyiwo

The Qualitative Report

In this article Laurel Richardson and Melissa Anyiwo detail Patricia Leavy’s contributions to qualitative inquiry. After providing background information, they provide a thematic look at Leavy’s contribution in the areas of innovation and trailblazing, paradigm shifts, border crossing, creativity and artistry, and social justice and humanitarianism. They conclude with remarks about Leavy’s enduring legacy in the field of qualitative research.

Navigating Pregnancy With Cardiovascular Disease: Pathophysiology, Risk Stratification, And Maternal–Fetal Outcomes, Osman Türkmen, Serra Akar İnan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Pregnancy induces significant cardiovascular changes, including increases in heart rate, blood volume, and cardiac output, which may exacerbate existing heart conditions or unmask previously undiagnosed heart diseases.. This review outlines the types of cardiovascular diseases that affect pregnant women, organized by the modified World Health Organization risk classification. It covers key areas, including how pregnancy impacts the heart, common maternal and fetal complications, and effective management strategies. The review emphasizes the importance of preconception counseling, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring to ensure the best maternal and fetal outcomes. It also highlights practical guidelines for healthcare providers and discusses the latest …

The Use Of Antiepileptic Drugs And Their Effects In Pregnancy, Pinar Öztürk, Ali̇ Turhan Çağlar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/Aim: Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological diseases. Epilepsy can affect the entire life, including childbearing age. It is estimated that epileptic women give three to five births per thousand births. Although the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy has been associated with major congenital malformations in the fetus, many patients cannot discontinue the drugs before pregnancy due to the risk of seizures that may harm the mother as well as the children. In this study, our aim is to examine the follow-up findings of pregnant women who are epileptic and use AEDs during pregnancy and …

Student Life E-Newsletter February 18, 2025, Seattle University School Of Law Student Life

Student Life E-Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Podcasting Towards Togetherness: Utilizing Podcasts To Improve Departmental Camaraderie And Well-Being, Michael Petrauskis, Colleen Gutman, Rosemarie Fernandez

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: Physician burnout is on the rise, and this is of particular concern in emergency medicine. Burnout is associated with medical errors, adverse events, poor professionalism, and litigation. A sense of community can build engagement and mitigate workplace stressors on well-being. Emergency physicians may have trouble connecting due to the nature of shift-work and various practice settings. Communication technology, and particularly podcasting, has the potential to help overcome these barriers and positively impact relatedness and well-being.

Approach: We developed an inward-facing podcast, “The ER Break Room” within the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida. Through the …

Optimization Of Preparation Process And Characteristics Analysis Of Porcine Hemoglobin Modified By Enzymatic Hydrolysis-Phosphorylation, Su Kenan, Liu Lili, Cheng Weiwei, Ding Yue, Xu Baocheng

Food and Machinery

［［Objective ］］ This study aimed to make high -value use of pig blood and improve the application range of pig hemoglobin (Hb).[Methods ] Hb was modified by enzymolysis and phosphorylation,and its optimum preparation conditions and characteristics were explored.The optimal parameters were determined by response surface test to study the effect of enzymatic hydrolysis -phosphorylation of porcine hemoglobin (HP-Hb).[Results ] The optimal parameters for phosphorylation were 10 g/100 mL phosphate addition,pH 9,8 g/100 mL pig hemoglobin peptide (pig hemoglobin peptide,H-Hb) addition,and a reaction time of 2.1 hours.Compared with Hb and H -Hb,HP-Hb showed significantly improved emulsification properties and antioxidant activity.Electrophoresis results …

Study On Antioxidant And Antibacterial Activity Of Extracts From Flavedo Of Citrus Peel, Tan Yuxin, Yuka Watanabe, Liao Mingxi, Zhou Yi, Li Qingming

Food and Machinery

［Objective ］ To improve the deep processing and high-value utilization of citrus peels.［Methods ］ The active components of the peel flavedo （C.aurantium var.daidai Tanaka,C.Kawachiensis and C.Sudachi ） were extracted with different solvents,the antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging rate,and the antibacterial activity was determined by inhibition zone，microbroth dilution method and antibacterial kinetics.［Results ］ It was showed that the yield,active substance content,antioxidant activity and antibacterial activity of methanol extract were better than those of petroleum ether and n-hexane.The order of antioxidant activity of the extracts was C.Sudachi >C.aurantium var.daidai Tanaka >C.Kawachiensis,and the DPPH and ABTS free …

Effects Of External Carbon Sources On The Quality And Volatile Components Of Kiwi Wine, Huang Xiaolan, He Xufeng, Xiong Shuang, Zhang Chunyi, Zheng Rong

Food and Machinery

［［Objective ］］ In order to optimize the fermentation process of kiwi wine and improve its overall quality,the effects of different exogenous carbon on its quality and volatile components were compared.［［Methods ］］ Selected sucrose,glucose,maltose,brown sugar,high fructose corn syrup,glutinous rice and rice sacchacation solution as exogenous carbon,and adjusted the initial sugar content of fermentation solution to 23%.Biomass change,alcohol content,organic acid content,monomer phenol content,volatile components and sensory properties were measured.［［Results］］ The fermentation rate of maltose group was the slowest,the alcohol content was the lowest,and the organic acid accumulation was the least.The total amount of monomer phenols in brown sugar group was the highest,among …

Metabolic Characteristics Of Polysaccharides From Mulberries At Different Maturity Stages During In Vitro Fecal Fermentation, Guo Chenjie, Chen Jianle, Wu Jiaxiong, Cheng Huan, Chen Shiguo, Ye Xingqian

Food and Machinery

［［Objective ］］ This study investigated the in vitro fermentation characteristics and gut microbiota modulation effects of polysaccharides extracted from mulberries at different maturity stages.［［Methods ］］ Polysaccharides from green,red and purple mulberries were subjected to in vitro fermentation using human fecal microbiota.Changes in pH values,short -chain fatty acids (SCFA ) levels and substrate composition were monitored.Gut microbiota composition was analyzed through 16S rDNA sequencing.［［Results］］ Polysaccharides from all three mulberry types were effectively degraded and utilized during fermentation,generating significant levels of SCFAs,including acetic acid,propionic acid,and butyric acid.Purple and red mulberry polysaccharides demonstrated a superior capacity for SCFA production compared to those from …

Effects Of Different Pretreatment Methods On The Quality Characteristics Of Dried Lotus Root, Li Xuhao, Han Meng, Li Fang, Liu Yunhong

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ This study aimed to explore the appropriate pretreatment method of lotus root heat pump after drying.［Methods］ Color protection (CP),osmotic dehydration (OD),ultrasonic color protection (USCP ),ultrasonic osmotic dehydration (USOD ),color protection + ultrasonic osmotic dehydration (CP+USOD ) and ultrasonic osmotic dehydration synchronous color protection (USOD -CP) pretreatments were applied to the pretreatment of lotus root heat pump before drying.Their effects on the appearance color,microstructure,nutrient composition and antioxidant activity of dried lotus root were explored.［Results］］ Applying ultrasound during CP and OD can enlarge the microscopic pores of lotus roots.With levels of 15.64 and 21.08 mg/ 100 g,respectively,lotus root polyphenols and niacin …

Study On Ultrasound Assisted Ionic Liquid And Cellulolytic Enzyme Extraction Of Collybia Albuminosa Polyphenols And Its Antioxidant Activity, Jia Qingchao

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ This study investigated the extraction technology and antioxidant activity of polyphenols using collybia albuminosa as raw material.［Methods］ Two methods,ultrasonic -assisted ionic liquid extraction (Q method ) and cellulolytic enzymatic extraction (S method ),were employed to extract the polyphenols from collybia albuminosa.Using polyphenol extraction yield as the evaluation index,single factor test and response surface optimization method were applied to determine the optimal extraction conditions.The antioxidant activity of the extracted polyphenols was also analyzed.［Results］］ The optimal extraction process for the Q method involved a solid -liquid ratio 1∶17 (g/mL ),ionic liquid volume 2.5 mL,ultrasonic time of 13 min,and an ethanol volume …

Special Characteristics Of Airline Food And Quality Control During Processing , Transportation , And Storage, Zhang Qian, Yuan Yuan, Tao Yuan, Yan Bowen

Food and Machinery

To comprehensively improve the whole -process efficiency and quality of airline food,this paper introduced the special characteristics of airline food regarding the nutrition,safety,and flavor under high altitude conditions,especially the changes in passengers' perception of food.The novel technologies and initiatives for quality control throughout the entire supply chain,from processing to cold chain logistics and to the supervision of finished products were described systematically.Furthermore,the development trends of the airline food industry were discussed,including raw material traceability,intelligent production modes,functional packaging innovation,and development of reheating technology.

Ethical Considerations In Using Ai As A Teaching And Learning Tool, Molly Jameson

CETL Blog

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education, offering new ways to enhance teaching and learning. From automated grading to personalized tutoring, AI-powered tools are increasing efficiency and providing students with individualized support. However, as AI becomes more integrated into academic settings, higher education professionals must critically examine the ethical implications of its use.

Oer Grant Application Worksheet, Jennifer Jordan

Grant Proposal Documents

This worksheet can be used by an OER grant evaluation committee to score grant proposals.

Oer Grant Evaluation Checklist (Rubric), Jennifer Jordan

Grant Proposal Documents

This checklist was created for faculty to use while they are preparing their grant proposal. The checklist can help faculty ensure they are ready to submit all the grant application requirements.