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The Role Of Mineral Raw Material Imports In Driving The Energy Transition, Mahelet G. Fikru, Nurcan Kilinc-Ata

Economics Faculty Research & Creative Works

This study contributes to the mineral-energy nexus by examining the role of importing mineral raw materials (ores and concentrates) on subsequent progress in the energy transition among 33 countries from 1992 to 2015. We focus on net imports of ores and concentrates for five energy transition minerals (copper, cobalt aluminum, nickel, and manganese) and present an economic production framework to link the mineral raw materials with renewable electricity generation shares. The distinction between mineral raw materials and processed/refined inputs is important because processing capabilities vary among nations, influencing their import-export dynamics and energy transition strategies. Our empirical analysis based on …

Re-Crosslinkable Particle For Conformance Control And Temporary Plugging, Yifu Long, Bowen Yu, Baojun Bai, Thomas P. Schuman

Patents

The present invention generally relates to the composition of particle gels for conformance control, well drilling and well treatments. More particularly, this invention relates to swellable polymer particle gels that can re-crosslink, i.e., reassociate and self-heal, at subterranean conditions. These particle gels can be deployed to improve the conformance of water flooding of especially matrix bypass events (MBEs), that are also known as void space conduits. Moreover, these particle gels can be deployed for controlling the water production and increasing of petroleum recovery. The inventive particles can also be deployed as diverter for well stimulation.

Disaggregation Of Nanodiamond Particles, Vadym Mochalin, Atsushi Kume, Yoshihiro Inamoto, Masumi Hashimoto

Patents

Methods for disaggregating nanodiamond clusters, for example, by using sonication to break apart nanodiamond aggregates in an aqueous slurry having an alkaline pH. Compositions, such as aqueous nanodiamond dispersions and dry particulate compositions can be produced using these methods.

System And Method For Simulating A Respiratory System, Yang Wang, Weixing Hao, Yue-Wern Huang

Patents

A system and method for simulating a human respiratory system to facilitate investigating the functioning of the respiratory system, such as the generation and effects of secondhand smoke. An aerosol generator, which may include an atomizer, is configured to generate an aerosol. A series of filter media includes, in order, an inhaling extrathoracic filter media, an inhaling tracheobronchial filter media, an alveolar filter media, an exhaling tracheobronchial filter media, and an exhaling extrathoracic filter media. Each filter media includes one or more layers of a material having a fiber diameter and a weight that simulate the corresponding region of the …

Coating Compositions And Methods For Using The Same, Fateme Razaei, Thomas P. Schuman, Glenn C. Morrison

Patents

Coating compositions and methods for using the same are disclosed. The coating compositions can include an aminosilica adsorbent. The coating compositions can adsorb CO2 .

Family Businesses At Crossroads: From Legacy To Impact, Center For Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Faculty Journal Articles

The MENA Family Business Research Conference (MENA-FBRC), hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business at the American University in Cairo (AUC), brought together academics, family business leaders, practitioners, students, and ecosystem stakeholders from across the MENA region to foster dialogue on the evolving landscape of family enterprises and their role in economic development. Guided by the theme “Family Businesses at Crossroads: From Legacy to Impact,” the conference served as a platform for advancing regional family business research while strengthening the connection between academic knowledge and practical application. Through keynote speeches, research …

Nuclear Intron Sequence Variation Of The Bulinus Globosus Complex (Mollusca: Planorbidae): Implications For Molecular Systematic Analyses, Chairat Tantrawatpan, Kotchaphon Vaisusuk, Chrysantus M. Tanga, Warayutt Pilap, Naruemon Bunchom, Ross H. Andrews, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Wanchai Maleewong, Weerachai Saijuntha

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Urinary schistosomiasis is caused by the blood fluke Schistosoma haematobium, which is predominantly found in Africa. The freshwater snail Bulinus globosus is its main intermediate host. The species that make up the B. globosus group are genetically complex, and their taxonomic status remains controversial. Genetic variation, heterozygosity, and DNA recombination in B. globosus were examined using the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COI) and the intron 3 region of the arginine kinase gene (AkInt3). A total of 81 B. globosus snails were collected from three different localities in Kwale County, Kenya. Genomic diversity, heterozygosity, DNA recombination, and haplotype network …

Challenges And Lessons From A Vector Control Campaign Targeting Glossina Palpalis Palpalis In An Isolated Protected Forest Area In Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, Yao Jean Rodrigue Konan, Bi Tra Dieudonné Ta, Djakaridja Berté, Bamoro Coulibaly, Kinifo Donatien Coulibaly, Nick Steven Egnankon, Foungniguée Diarrassouba, Kouassi Albert Djabo, Stéphanie Watier-Grillot, Jean Paul Demoncheaux, Koffi Alain De Marie Kouadio, Louis N’Dri, Philippe Solano, Sophie Ravel, Guy Pacôme Adingra, Antoine Barreaux, Adeline Ségard, Dramane Kaba, Vincent Jamonneau, Thierry De Meeûs, Vincent Djohan

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Vector control (VC) is one of the strategies employed to manage African trypanosomoses. This study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of a VC campaign against Glossina palpalis palpalis using tiny targets (TTs) impregnated with insecticide in an isolated, protected forest in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, while considering ecological, genetic, and operational factors. Between January 2020 and September 2022, 2,712 TTs were deployed at 684 sites, covering a total area of 1.7 km2. VC monitoring was conducted using Vavoua traps during 12 evaluation surveys, between June 2020 and March 2023. Five months after the initial TT deployment, tsetse fly density had decreased …

Unraveling The Potential Of Black Soldier Fly Larvae As A Sustainable Protein Source For Nile Tilapia Production In Diverse Aquaculture Systems, Jonathan Munguti, Mavindu Muthoka, Jimmy B. Mboya, Domitila Kyule, Menaga Meenakshisundaram, Chrysantus M. Tanga

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Aquaculture plays a critical role in global food security, with Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) recognized for its adaptability and robust growth. However, traditional feeds, heavily reliant on fishmeal (FM) and soybean meal, face economic and environmental challenges. In response, black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) has emerged as a promising, nutrient-dense alternative. This review synthesizes existing literature on BSFLM’s nutritional profile and its suitability for Nile tilapia diets, while acknowledging that the data come from diverse independent studies conducted under varying environmental conditions and husbandry practices. BSFLM consistently provides high-quality protein (29.9%–48.2%), aligning with tilapia’s requirements, and is rich in …

The Degree Of Digital Leadership Practice And Its Relationship To The Level Of Outstanding Performance In Palestinian Universities, Alyan A. El-Holy, Mohammed H. Hamad

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

The study investigates the availability of digital leadership in Palestinian universities and its relationship to an outstanding performance. The descriptive-analytical method has been adopted as the research methodology. The main study tool is a validated and reliable questionnaire. The study sample consisted of (298) individuals in administrative positions at the Islamic University, Al-Aqsa University, Al-Azhar University, and Palestine University. They were selected through stratified random sampling.

The estimation level of administrative position holders for excellent performance and digital leadership in Palestinian universities is medium. The overall score for the excellent performance and digital leadership variables are (67.37%) and (64.6%), respectively. …

“I Learned To Bottle Up My Feelings From A Young Age”: A Narrative Analysis Of Latina Young People’S Family Mental Health Socialization, Jenn M. Lilly

Social Service Faculty Publications

Latina young people report high levels of mental health problems and low levels of helpseeking

compared with their white peers, but little research has examined factors influencing

their mental health views. Inductive analysis of 25 participants’ narratives revealed that Latina

young people described three stages in the development of their mental health-related beliefs,

attitudes, and behaviors: undergoing a process of family mental health socialization, suffering

in silence, and attaining a new perspective. Within each of these phases, participants shared

stories that attest to their agency and resilience. This research uncovers a novel theoretical

construct, “family mental health socialization,” which elucidates …

Topo-Vm-Unetv2: Encoding Topology Into Vision Mamba Unet For Polyp Segmentation, Diego Adame, Jose Angel Nunez, Fabian Vazquez Jr., Nayeli Gurrola, Huimin Li, Haoteng Tang

Computer Science Faculty Publications

Convolutional neural network (CNN) and Transformer-based architectures are two dominant deep learning models for polyp segmentation. However, CNNs have limited capability for modeling long-range dependencies, while Transformers incur quadratic computational complexity. Recently, State Space Models such as Mamba have been recognized as a promising approach for polyp segmentation because they not only model long-range interactions effectively but also maintain linear computational complexity. However, Mamba-based architectures still struggle to capture topological features (e.g., connected components, loops, voids), leading to inaccurate boundary delineation and polyp segmentation. To address these limitations, we propose a new approach called Topo-VM-UNetV2, which encodes topological features into …

Evaluating Time Series Models With Knowledge Discovery, Li Zhang

Computer Science Faculty Publications

Time series data is one of the most ubiquitous data modality existing in a diverge critical domain such as healthcare, seismology, manufacturing and energy. Recent years, there are increasing interest of the data mining community to develop time series deep learning model to pursue better performance. The models performance often evaluate by certain evaluation metrics such as RMSE, Accuracy, and F1-score. Yet time series data are often hard to interpret and is collected with unknown environment factor, sensor configuration, latent physic mechanisms, and non-stationary evolving behavior. As a result, a model that is better on standard metric-based evaluation may not …

Provider Perspectives On Produce Prescription Programs In A Rural Community, Heather Ward Dnp,Fnp-Bc, Sarah Giaquinta Md, Mph, Susan Storey Phd, Rn, Aocns

Nursing Publications, Posters, & Presentations

This poster was presented at the 2025 Nursing Research Symposium.

Purpose:

• To evaluate healthcare provider perspectives on PPPs in a rural community
• To identify barriers and facilitators to implementing a PPP
• To lay the groundwork for the successful implementation of a PPP in the Count

Best Practice In Geriatric Fracture Care: Impact Of Early Urinary Catheter Removal On Cauti Incidence, Samantha Tiede Bsn, Rn, Onc, Heather Kegerreis Msn, Rn, Cmsrn

Nursing Publications, Posters, & Presentations

Poster presented at the 2025 Parkview Nursing Research Symposium.

Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of urinary catheter removal by POD1 on CAUTI incidence in GFPs.

Three Wishes Project: Individualizing End Of Life Care, Sarah Seddon Rn

Nursing Publications, Posters, & Presentations

This poster was presented at the 2025 Nursing Research Symposium. •We used the journal article to create tangible ways to individualize the dying process •A binder ways created with the different “wishes” nurses can provide.

Use Of Machine Learning Models To Predict Microaspiration Measured By Tracheal Pepsin A., Annette Bourgault, Ilana Logvinov, Chang Liu, Rui Xie, Jan Powers Phd, Rn, Ccrn, Mary Lou Sole

Nursing Publications, Posters, & Presentations

BACKGROUND: Enteral feeding intolerance, a common type of gastrointestinal dysfunction leading to underfeeding, is associated with increased mortality. Tracheal pepsin A, an indicator of microaspiration, was found in 39% of patients within 24 hours of enteral feeding. Tracheal pepsin A is a potential biomarker of enteral feeding intolerance.

OBJECTIVE: To identify predictors of microaspiration (tracheal or oral pepsin A). It was hypothesized that variables predicting the presence of tracheal pepsin A might be similar to predictors of enteral feeding intolerance.

METHODS: In this secondary analysis, machine learning models were fit for 283 adults receiving mechanical ventilation who had tracheal and …

Tiered Skills Acquisition Model Implementation Parkview Health Centers For Wound Healing, Harlee Heller Bsn, Rn,Csmrn, Ariel Custer Bsn, Rn

Nursing Publications, Posters, & Presentations

This poster was presented at the 2025 Parkview Nursing Research Symposium.

Implement TSAM at Parkview Centers for Wound Healing to:

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality nursing care
• Establish standardization to equip nurses to float between outpatient wound clinic locations, promoting flexibility and operational efficiency
• Support preceptor flexibility to continue an orientee’s training, regardless of the availability of the primary preceptor, expediting orientation
• Increase confidence of outpatient wound care nurses for independent practice following orientation
• Increase nursing retention rates

Pairing Vashe And Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant For An Innovative Approach To Neonatal Diaper Dermatitis Treatment, Jennifer Thieman Msn, Rn, Accns-P, Rnc-Nic, C-Elbw, Cls

Nursing Publications, Posters, & Presentations

This poster was presented at the 2025 Nursing Research Symposium.

Objective: To implement a new process that allows Vashe and Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant to be used together in order to improve healing time of diaper dermatitis.

Use Of Finerenone For Chronic Kidney Disease In Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study At A Large Health System, Robert D. Beckett

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at the Midyear Clinical Meeting.

While most patients met individual KDIGO finerenone initiation criteria, fewer than one-third met all guideline recommended parameters. Guideline directed K+ monitoring following initiation was underperformed, highlighting a need for improved follow up Procedures.

Evaluation And Reduction Of Pediatric Precaution Alert Volume Across A Large Community Health System, Sarah Ferrell Pharmd

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at the Midyear Clinical Meeting.

This evaluation found the potential to remove 15,174 alerts per year. Based off a physician spending a median of 8 seconds processing an alert, a reduction of 15,174 alerts per year saves about 34 hours of physician work-time per year.

One Bolus, Many Benefits: Implementing Tenecteplase For Acute Ischemic Stroke, Robert D. Beckett Pharmd

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at the Midyear Clinical Meeting.

Overall, no statistically significant differences in door-to-needle time or secondary outcomes between alteplase and tenecteplase groups was identified. This could relate to time in imaging and patient evaluation. Patients treated with tenecteplase showed greater bleeding risk versus alteplase, though these results were not statistically significant when accounting for baseline age in an exploratory regression. Patients who received tenecteplase were slightly older, on average.

Evaluation Of Terlipressin Use At A Community Health System, Robert D. Beckett Pharmd

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at the Midyear Clinical Meeting.

Findings of this evaluation suggest opportunities to improve terlipressin utilization by sharing results back to Nephrology and GI and

reviewing P&T-approved criteria for use, implementing EMR alerts to reinforce dosing

protocols every 24-48 hours for dose adjustments

or discontinuation based on Scr trends (day 4 and

beyond), and supporting daily monitoring of fluid

and respiratory status.

Findings of this evaluation suggest opportunities to improve terlipressin utilization by sharing results back to Nephrology and GI and

reviewing P&T-approved criteria for use, implementing EMR alerts to reinforce dosing

protocols every 24-48 hours for dose adjustments

or …

Levetiracetam-Induced Acute Kidney Injury In A Pediatric Patient, Makaila A. Geese Pharmd Candidate, Norm Fenn Bcps, Bcpps

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at PPA Meeting.

Objective: To describe a case of acute kidney injury following levetiracetam administration in an adolescent patient.

Key takeaways:

Acute kidney injury (AKI) following levetiracetam is rare, especially in pediatric patients

Kidney injury was not correlated with supratherapeutic levetiracetam concentrations

Morganella Morganii Meningitis In A Neonate: A Case Report, Madelin Vessels Pharmd Candiadate, Cassie Rough Pharmd Candidate, Robyn Schmucker Md, Mph, Norm Fenn Bcps, Bcpps

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at Midyear Clinical Meeting

Objective: To summarize the interventions that took place to add to the limited data that exists in the world surrounding the treatment and outcomes of M. morganii infections.

Key takeaways: 

• M. morganii meningitis is highly rare in neonates
• There are no defined treatment guidelines or outcomes available to date
• Cefepime sufficiently treated M. morganii meningitis, bacteremia, and concurrent E. coli urinary tract infection

Comparison Of Isoflurane To Sevoflurane In A Pediatric Patient With Refractory Status Asthmaticus: A Case Report, Janella Rianna N. Benitez Mba, Pharmd, Norm Fenn Bcps, Bcpps, Fashp

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at Midyear Clinical Meeting.

Objective: To describe the use of inhaled anesthetics in a pediatric patient with severe, refractory status asthmaticus unresponsive to conventional therapies.

No Cap! Evaluation Of Empiric Antibiotic Duration For Community Acquired Pneumonia, Bailey Castato Pharmd

Pharmacy Residency

Presented at the Midyear Clinical Meeting.

This evaluation found that patients hospitalized for CAP (including severe) without culture data or with negative respiratory cultures met clinical stability criteria early in admission. The maximum time to clinical stability was approximately 5 days. However, total median antibiotic duration was 7 days (IQR 6.0- 8.7), resulting in 2 days (IQR 1.5-3.9) of excess antibiotics.

Silent Pressure: Outcomes Of As-Needed Antihypertensives In Hospitalized Adults*, Corey Uetrecht Pharmd Candidate

Pharmacy Residency

Presented at ACCP

This study found that PRN antihypertensives are frequently used for AEBP in hospitalized patients, despite limited benefit and potential risk of hypotension-related adverse events.

Evaluation Of A Pharmacist-Driven Electrolyte Replacement Protocol In A Community Health System, Corey Uetrecht Pharmd Candidate

Pharmacy Residency

This evaluation found a higher rate of pharmacist consults for electrolyte management, though these were not always indicated. Repletion via oral route was not optimized and there were opportunities for improvement in protocol alignment.

Presented at Great Lakes PRC

Implementation Of An Evidence Based Skin And Soft Tissue Infection Algorithm At A Large Community Health System, Jennifer Mccarthy Pharmd, Ms

Pharmacy Residency

This study found a continued need for an updated skin and soft tissue infection algorithm. Ongoing reliance on IV antibiotics suggests underutilization of oral options. Promoting oral antibiotic use may reduce inpatient admissions and length of stay.

Presented at OHIO PRC