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Weeping In The Household: Equipping Pastoral Caregivers Among Grieving Families At Grace Presbyterian Church In Baltimore, Maryland, Charles Brandon Brewer

Doctor of Ministry Projects

This project sought to equip pastoral care ministry members of Grace Presbyterian Church to explore communal grief and deepen their own understanding of family systems in intergenerational grief. Participants engaged in a four-week training series aimed at reducing fear surrounding discussions of death, dying, and grief, empowering pastoral caregivers in the church to offer compassionate care to grieving individuals and families. Participants were trained to facilitate Bible studies, group discussions and were equipped with the skills necessary to guide and expand the church’s existing bereavement ministry beyond crisis intervention, strengthening pastoral care efforts, and the pastoral care ministry of the …

Prepared To Protect: Improving Cardiac Emergency Response Through Education And Action Planning In Youth Club Sports, Melissa Garcia

Nursing | Senior Theses

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in youth sports, illuminating the essential demand for adequate emergency response, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) usage, and comprehensive emergency action plans (EAPs). Research shows that despite the importance of prompt intervention, the majority of youth club sports programs outside of the school setting lack the training and resources needed to respond effectively to SCA incidents. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an educational seminar that includes CPR/AED training and EAP simulation exercises in improving participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing cardiac emergencies. A quasi-experimental …

Enhancing Advocacy Through Nursing Interventions For Hospitalized Pediatric Oncology Patients With Absent Parents, Ma Seandee Mae Corrales

Nursing | Senior Theses

Parental advocacy is essential for high-quality, patient-centered care, particularly in pediatric oncology settings. However, when parents are infrequently present due to responsibilities such as work or caring for other children, pediatric patients may experience advocacy gaps, leading to delays in treatment, miscommunication, and unmet needs. Nurses are uniquely positioned to help address this need, but limited research exists on how nursing policies and educational interventions can enhance nurse-led advocacy in such situations. This research proposal assesses the effectiveness of structured nursing policies and educational programs designed to support nurse-led advocacy for pediatric oncology patients with infrequently present or absent parents. …

The Power Of Plate & Knowledge: Nutrition’S Role In Pcos Management For Asian American Women, Cassandra Curameng Diego Curameng

Nursing | Senior Theses

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common metabolic endocrine condition with symptoms that severely impair women's physical and reproductive health. However, individuals with PCOS, especially Asian American women, lack sufficient understanding of non-pharmacological symptom management options, such as dietary and lifestyle modifications. This research proposal explores whether culturally appropriate nutrition education can help manage PCOS symptoms and lessen the need for medical management. The literature critique focuses on addressing the knowledge gap regarding treatment management among women diagnosed with PCOS, health risks related to PCOS, ethnic differences, and nutrition. This proposal investigates the impact of a dietary education program tailored …

Reducing Anxiety And Burden: The Effect Of Caregiver Education In Hospice Care For Immigrant Families, Nicole Maria

Nursing | Senior Theses

Purpose

The purpose of this research proposal is to explore the impact of early mental health screenings, comprehensive education, and support in alleviating caregiver burden and anxiety among hospice immigrant family caregivers.

Methods

This research proposal will evaluate the effectiveness of caregiver education and mental health screenings. Baseline data will be collected using the Zarit Burden Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). After interventions are implemented, a post survey will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness.

Results

If the findings are statistically significant, they will support the hypothesis that caregiver education can reduce burden, improve caregivers’ mental well-being, and …

Awareness Of The Physiological Changes Occurring In Older Adults Can Reduce Dehydration And Electrolyte Imbalances, Lisa Isley

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Individuals over 65 years are at an increased risk of dehydration. The physiological changes that occur with age and medication consumption can cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances that can physically and mentally impair individuals over 65 years old. Objective: By providing education to individuals 65 years and older regarding the significance of drinking water and consuming electrolytes daily, older adults can reduce their dehydration symptoms and improve their quality of life. Method: The proposed research is a quasi experimental study geared towards individuals 65 years and older. The quasi-experimental study will include two pre-surveys and then two post-surveys. The …

Effects Of Educational Intervention On Asthmatic Children, Zoe Coggins

Nursing | Senior Theses

Abstract

Children are more vulnerable to asthmatic symptoms due to the physiological immaturity of their respiratory systems. Therefore, irritants are deemed more hazardous for the pediatric population. Pollution is a growing health concern, and within the literature review, several approaches to the measurement of the impact of low air quality and educational interventions are discussed. The themes identified in the literature review are increased risk of pollution-induced exacerbation due to age, behavior, and residential proximity to emission-producing facilities. The review of the literature demonstrated how pollution is a growing public health concern, especially among the pediatric population. Interventions, reviewed in …

Psychosocial Factors Affecting Quality Of Life In Kidney Transplant Recipients, Lawrence Panlilio

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Kidney transplantation is the best solution to save lives for those that have end-stage renal disease. However, psychosocial issues play a huge role in their quality of life after the procedure which can affect these individuals negatively. These issues recipients face include depression and anxiety, a lack of social support, and self management difficulties. Objective: This research consists of investigating psychosocial factors that affect kidney transplant recipients’ quality of life. Evidenced by research, focused assistance with ongoing support in patients is essential after receiving surgery and recovery. A literature review was conducted that consists of research on studies with …

Get Started With Globe, Haley F. Wicklein, Globe U.S. Coordination Office

Teacher Resources

No abstract provided.

Paralytic Preemption: Reconsidering Garmon In The Absence Of A Functional And Independent Nlrb, Louis Cholden-Brown

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

Credible Fear Or Incredible Discretion? How The Executive Is Abusing The Ina To Bypass Due Process In The Removal Of Noncitizens, Aaron Mannis

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

Echoes Of The Past: Protecting Deceased Artists In The Age Of Ai Music, Arman Sadighian

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

Contracting For Children: Frozen Embryo Disposition Through The Lens Of Assent, Gabrielle Gomozias

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

Data Set For Bifenthrin Sublethal Toxicity In Juvenile Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus Tshawytscha), Kara E. Huff Hartz, Katie Knaub, Louise Cominassi, Shane Power, Mia Arkles, Gregory Whitledge, John D. Reeve, Michael J. Lydy, Amelie Segarra, Richard E. Connon, Andrea Chandler, Md Habibullah Al-Mamun, Nann Fangue, Florian Mauduit

Data Sets

This spreadsheet is a compilation of the data sets corresponding to the following manuscripts: 1) Sub-lethal exposures to bifenthrin impact stress responses and behavior of juvenile Chinook Salmon; L. Cominassi, A. Segarra, A. Chandler, M. Habibullah-Al-Mamun, K. Knaub, K.E. Huff Hartz, F. Mauduit, N. Fangue, G.W. Whitledge, M.J. Lydy, R.E. Connon; 2025, Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 44(4) 973-983; 2) Development of a Response Spectrum Model for Bifenthrin in Juvenile Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha); K. Knaub, Md. H. Al-Mamun, K. E. Huff Hartz, Gregory Whitledge, L. Cominassi, A. Chandler, M. Arkles, J. Reeve, A. Segarra, R. E. Connon, M. J. Lydy,2025, …

Notes For The Stalled, V17n05, January-February 2025, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

--- Stacks on Stacks
--- TEACH Project: IRTS on the Move
--- Career Readiness
--- UNI Spring Career Fairs

University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Discovery Research Annual Report 2025, Michael Haderle, Kandace Donaldson, Brianna Mortensen, Christina V. Rodriguez, Jill Rothenberg, Bryan Schroeder

Research Annual Reports

Annual research report from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.

Journeyer, Christie Gardiner

Inscape

No abstract provided.

Madawaska Ballots: Ralph Owen Brewster's Contested Elections In The St. John Valley, Tyler Wolanin

Original Research

When Ralph Owen Brewster was narrowly defeated in the 1924 Republican gubernatorial primary (initially) and 1932 congressional election, he attempted to have votes from the towns and plantations on the St. John River thrown out on various pretexts. Brewster, a populist who had opposed power company interests as governor, alleged in 1932 that these interests had conspired to defeat him by arranging illegitimate votes in the Francophone border region. Investigation of voting trends, however, shows that the vote against Brewster was likely the result of more routine political partisanship, as well as a rejection of his Ku Klux Klan support …

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Aliso: A Journal of Systematic and Floristic Botany

No abstract provided.

A Vascular Flora Of Ladd Canyon, Santa Ana Mountains, Orange And Riverside Counties, California, Daniel P. Donovan, Amanda E. Fisher

Aliso: A Journal of Systematic and Floristic Botany

The Santa Ana Mountains are a coastal range on the border of Orange and Riverside counties in southern California. Ladd Canyon, covering 18.2 km² in the Cleveland National Forest, is a botanical black hole relative to the rest of the Santa Ana Mountains because of limited access. It is dominated by chaparral and coastal sage scrub and includes significant knobcone pine (Pinus attenuata) stands and riparian woodland. Features that make it an intriguing area to study include the only serpentine soil in the Santa Ana Mountains, large tracts of habitat that have no recorded fire history, steep …

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Aliso: A Journal of Systematic and Floristic Botany

No abstract provided.

The Rare, Endangered And Endemic Plants Of The California Floristic Province Portion Of Baja California, Mexico, Bart C. O'Brien, Jon P. Rebman, José Delgadillo-Rodríguez, Kanchi Natarajan Gandhi, Steven A. Junak, Thomas A. Oberbauer, Hugo Riemann, Sula E. Vanderplank

Aliso: A Journal of Systematic and Floristic Botany

The California Floristic Province (CFP) is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, known for high levels of plant endemism. The CFP extends from southwestern Oregon, through cismontane California, south to northwestern Baja California, Mexico. The flora of the California Floristic Province portion of Baja California (CFP Baja) has historically been poorly documented and understood. This study provides data to address this deficiency by inventorying and assessing the native flora of CFP Baja from a conservation perspective: evaluating the rarity, endangerment and endemism of its native taxa. A total of 2392 taxa were assessed to determine this listing of rare, endangered …

University Of Southern Maine Commencement Program 2025, University Of Southern Maine

Commencement Programs

University of Southern Maine Commencement Program 2025

Swosu Research And Scholarly Activity Fair 2025, Swosu Office Of Sponsored Programs

SWOSU Research and Scholarly Activity Fair Programs

On behalf of the members of the University Research and Scholarly Activity Committee (USRAC) and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) — welcome to the Thirty-Third SWOSU Research and Scholarly Activity Fair!

This year’s event features 99 poster presentations and 9 oral presentations, showcasing the work of over 170 student and faculty researchers, writers, presenters, artists, collaborators, and faculty sponsors. These presentations represent a wide array of scholarly and academic activity from across SWOSU’s academic community, including the Departments of Art, Communication, and Theatre; Allied Health Sciences; Biological Sciences; Business; Chemistry & …

2025 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

It is with great honor that we present the 2025 Apothecary issue. This year’s Apothecary was made possible by generous financial contributions from many stores, businesses, and Southwestern College of Pharmacy alumni. We greatly appreciate and thank you for your continued support.

Unhoused Individuals And Access To Respite Care, Miriam Bartolo, Mary Van Mill, Lyv Vracko

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Senior Synthesis

No abstract provided.

Work-Related Psychosocial Risk And Protective Factors Influencing Workplace Sickness Absence: A Systematic Literature Review, Simona Margheritti, Laurent Corthésy-Blondin, Samantha Vila, Alessia Negrini

Revues de littérature, synthèses de connaissances

Abstract

Purpose

Employee sickness absence (SA) is a significant issue facing organizations and individuals worldwide, leading to multiple negative consequences, such as increased costs, early retirement, decreased productivity, and reduced quality of work. Therefore, within the occupational health and safety (OHS) framework, it is crucial to explore the factors that help workforces stay at work sustainably. This study investigates the role of work-related psychosocial factors (WRPFs) as predictors of SA and suggests proactive measures to prevent its occurrence.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted within the Job Demands–Resources Model framework. Following the PRISMA Checklist, 1087 articles from PsycINFO, Medline, …

Mistrust Among Injured Immigrant Workers: A Conceptual Framework, Maude Arsenault, Daniel Côté, Jessica Dubé

Revues de littérature, synthèses de connaissances

Background

In Quebec, injured workers have access to medical assistance, wage replacement indemnities, and rehabilitation measures, with most injuries resolved easily. However, a small percentage of cases require a lengthy rehabilitation process, which is particularly complex when involving immigrants. The therapeutic alliance is at the heart of the process, involving mutual trust and confidence and a degree of consensus about the therapeutic interventions to be used and, ultimately, the return to work.

Objective

This article delves into the concept of mistrust as more than the absence of trust, and sheds light on its role in the rehabilitation process of immigrant …

Deconstructing The Digital Sentence: A Call For The Protection Of Privacy, Identity, And Rehabilitation In The Age Of Ai, Noah Baumgaertel

Student Work

As our society has transitioned into the digital age, we have found ways to implement technology and more efficiently capture criminal suspects. Under the guise of transparency, many former offenders and mere suspects have had their personal information shared publicly on the internet. It follows, then, that many perceived ‘criminals’ are judged by society even after being exonerated or having served their time, largely as a result of this data. Inevitably, we must attempt to address the concerns at hand: How can criminal justice data be effectively safeguarded to support ethical AI and the successful reintegration of individuals in the …

The Complexities Of Consent To Personal Jurisdiction, Scott Dodson

Faculty Scholarship

Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., decided in June 2023, held that consent remains a method of establishing personal jurisdiction independent of the “minimum contacts” test established by International Shoe Co. v. Washington. To many, the decision resolved ambiguity in personal jurisdiction doctrine and represented a straightforward way of establishing personal jurisdiction. But Mallory failed to consider the many complexities underlying consent. In this Article, I showcase those complexities and demonstrate that Mallory is just the tip of the iceberg: A host of questions, some fundamental to both consent theory and personal-jurisdiction doctrine, lurk beneath the surface. I argue that …