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Vocabulary Acquisition Through Developmental Play, Amy Storlie

Graduate Teacher Education

As the population of English learners in the United States grew, there was a greater need for linguistically and developmentally appropriate instructional approaches for young learners. The question that guided this research on appropriate instructional approaches was: How does developmental play support the acquisition of academic vocabulary among early-emergent multilingual students in kindergarten and first grade? The research review examined peer-reviewed research across three interconnected bodies of literature: play-based learning, interactions in developmental play, and vocabulary instruction. The findings indicated that purposeful, guided play strengthened executive function, expressive language, and academic growth. In addition, collaborative practices such as translanguaging supported …

Project Renewal, Inc. V. Blake

All Decisions

In this licensee holdover involving an OMH-regulated supportive housing community residence, landlord served a Notice to Quit based on tenant's discharge from the program, then subsequently executed a new Occupancy Fee Agreement with tenant. The court dismissed because landlord's execution of a new agreement after service of the predicate notice vitiated the Notice to Quit, rendering it a nullity. A landlord who renews an occupancy agreement after service of a termination notice cannot thereafter rely upon the prior notice as the basis for a summary proceeding.

Nt 415 3rd Ave Llc V. Gharibian

All Decisions

In this non-primary residence holdover proceeding involving a rent-stabilized unit, landlord moved for discovery of records relevant to tenants' primary residence and succession claims. The court granted the motion in part, applying the presumption of liberal disclosure in housing court proceedings and finding that the requested discovery was relevant to the pending non-primary residence and succession issues.

Usa V. Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services Llc

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Extrafloral Nectaries In Woody Plants: Toward An Integrated Framework For Ant-Mediated Plant Defense, Fangming Liu, Qifei Cai, Victor Busov, Zhen Liu

Michigan Tech Publications

Extrafloral nectaries (EFNs)-secretory structures that recruit predatory arthropods as indirect defenders against herbivory-have been studied almost exclusively in herbaceous systems, leaving a critical gap in our understanding of plant defense in woody plants. In trees, secondary growth, ontogenetic regulation, and seasonal phenology generate structural and temporal heterogeneity in EFN expression poorly captured by existing frameworks. We synthesize evidence across structural, chemical, and functional dimensions of EFN biology to develop an integrated framework for perennial trees. Our analysis suggests that methodological limitations in EFN detection likely bias the current chemical record of woody EFNs, while incomplete chemical characterization constrains the evaluation …

Early Identification Of Skin Breakdown In The Medical-Surgical Setting, Brandi S. Paul, Kathryn Justice, Nic Money

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) remain a significant patient safety concern in acute care settings. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to reduce HAPI rates through a multidisciplinary intervention focused on the early identification of high-risk patients and improved adherence to pressure injury prevention practices.

Guided by the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice, this quality improvement project was implemented over eight weeks on one medical-surgical unit at two southeastern U.S. hospitals. Adult patients with Braden scores ≤14 were identified as high risk. Nurses initiated the Pink Paper Initiative (PPI), which included visual bedside reminders, multidisciplinary checklists, …

Gary O'Neil Mosley

African American Funeral Programs

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Narrowband Searches For Continuous Gravitational Waves From Known Pulsars In The First Two Parts Of The Fourth Ligo–Virgo–Kagra Observing Run, The Ligo Scientific Collaboration, The Virgo Collaboration, The Kagra Collaboration, Marc Favata, Shoan Ghosh, Rodica M. Martin

Department of Physics and Astronomy Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Rotating nonaxisymmetric neutron stars (NSs) are promising sources for continuous gravitational waves (CWs). CWs may, if detected, inform us about the internal structure and equation of state of NSs. Here, we present a narrowband search for CWs from known pulsars, for which a matched-filter search can be applied. Narrowband searches are robust to mismatches between electromagnetic (EM) and gravitational emissions, in contrast to fully targeted searches where they are assumed to be phase-locked. In this work, we search for the CW counterparts emitted by 34 pulsars using data from the first and second parts of the fourth LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA observing run. …

Coherent Two-Photon Backscattering And Induced Angular Quantum Correlations In Multiple-Scattered Two-Photon States Of The Light, Nooshin M. Estakhri, Theodore B. Norris

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

We present the emergence of coherent two-photon backscattering, a manifestation of weak localization, in multiple scattering of maximally entangled pure and fully mixed two-photon states and examine the effect of entanglement and classical correlations. Quantum correlations in backscattering are investigated for finite three-dimensional disordered structures in the weak localization regime, as well as systems of a small number of scatterers with specified spatial arrangements. No assumptions are made about the statistical behavior of the scattering matrix elements. Furthermore, we study the interplay between quantum correlations induced by multiple scattering and the correlations that may be present in the illumination fields, …

Racial Profiling In Traffic Enforcement: A Qualitative Exploration Of Police Chiefs' Perspectives On Traffic Stop Data Analysis, Peter J. Didomenica

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Racial profiling of people of color by police departments as part of traffic enforcement practices is a pervasive practice in the United States. The practice is a form of systemic racism, the conceptual framework for this study, that has resulted in people and communities of color suffering its deleterious effects. Although statistical analysis of traffic stop data is most effective in uncovering racial profiling in traffic enforcement, most police departments fail to conduct such analysis, and for those departments that do so, there is no uniform judicially accepted method. The purpose of this study was to understand the reasons most …

Uk Sensorimotor Conference 2026, Ian Howard, Gunnar Schmidtmann, Chris Fogwill, Antonio Capozio, Nick Holmes, Joe Galea, Zoltan Soltesz, Natalie Maffitt, Flàvia Ferrus Marimon, Jonathan Marsden, Jon Green, Bethan Thomas, Raymond Reynolds, Griet Warlop, Callum Jarvis, Gabriela Gonzalez Chan, Stephen Hall, Caitlin Smith, Isabel Farr, Adam Shann

UK Sensorimotor Conference programme

Conference programme

The 2026 UK Sensorimotor Conference in Plymouth aimed to bring together the UK sensorimotor community in an open and informal environment to share research, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations. The meeting encompassed a broad scientific scope, spanning basic and clinical studies across humans and animals, motor control and learning, neuromuscular and vestibular systems, development and ageing, as well as computational, neuroimaging, electrophysiological, and robotic approaches to sensorimotor function.

Women Refugees & Immigrants: What Utahns Need To Know, Susan R. Madsen, Deborah Lin

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

Refugee and immigrant women are an integral part of Utah’s communities, contributing as neighbors, workers, entrepreneurs, caregivers, and advocates. They enrich our state through their diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents. Utah has a long tradition of welcoming newcomers, and our communities are stronger when everyone has the opportunity to belong and contribute. At the same time, research shows that many of the challenges facing Utah women and girls disproportionately affect refugee and immigrant women. Understanding the experiences, needs, and contributions of these women is essential to fostering welcoming, supportive communities so that all Utah women and girls can thrive.

Biophysical Insights Into A Cryptic Ligand Site In The Hydrophobic Core Of Human Pcna, Alexis N. Dispensa, Sharon N, Greenwood, Jason Yang, Daniel E. Logatto, James Fusco, E. Railey White, Roderic G. Eckenhoff, Zhiwei Liu, Brian P. Weiser

Department of Anesthesiology Faculty Papers

Proteins contain small pockets that form due to imperfections in residue packing or the rotational and conformational movement of amino acids. In this work, we used the fluorescent probe 1-aminoanthracene (AMA) to detect a small ligand pocket in the hydrophobic core of human proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), which is a critical protein for DNA replication and repair. Fluorescence measurements of AMA reported that the core of PCNA had a dielectric constant (ε) of 4, which was very apolar and similar to cyclohexane (ε = 2). Protein mutagenesis, photoaffinity labeling, and molecular dynamics simulations localized the binding site for AMA …

Longitudinal Genomic Surveillance Of Sars-Cov-2 In A University Microcosm Reflects Global Evolutionary Trends, Rebecca S B Fischer, Jo Ann Culpepper, Eric Boerwinkle, Kurt A Zuelke

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

SARS-CoV-2 transmission has declined, yet ongoing viral evolution continues to pose public health challenges. This study conducted long-term (2020-2024) genomic surveillance within a large and globally diverse university community. Viral genomes obtained from clinical (n = 1,786) and surveillance (n = 888) testing samples were classified under clade, lineage, and variant systems, and compared with global genomic data sets. Local patterns broadly paralleled global evolutionary trends, including the phased emergence of major variants, episodic introductions of new lineages, and shifts in dominant clades. Lineage diversity peaked during fall semesters and was highest among undergraduate-aged individuals, with similar distributions …

The Human Lrrk2-R1441g Mutation Drives Age-Dependent Oxidative Stress And Mitochondrial Dysfunction In Dopaminergic Neurons, Yuanxin Chen, Lianteng Zhi, Shiquan Cui, Huaixin Wang, Chenbo Zeng, Hui Zhang

Department of Neuroscience Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are central to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly affecting substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) dopamine (DA) neurons. Here, we investigate how the R1441G mutation in leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2), a key genetic contributor to familial and sporadic PD, impacts mitochondrial function in midbrain DA neurons.

METHODS: We employed a BAC transgenic mouse model overexpressing human LRRK2-R1441G (BAC-hR1441G) and crossed it with TH-mito-roGFP mice to enable mitochondria-targeted redox imaging specifically in DA neurons. Acute midbrain slices from 3-, 6-, and 12-month-old mice were imaged using two-photon microscopy to assess mitochondrial oxidative stress. …

On Culpability: When Ai Goes Wrong, Who Is At Fault?, David J. Mulder

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"I found the book so engrossing precisely because it forced me to sit in the discomfort of distributed blame, especially as someone who uses AI regularly."

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Apala Best Of The Best Booklist 2025, Apala Best Of The Best Booklist 2023 - 2024 Authors Asian Pacific American Librarians Association, Family Literacy Focus Committee, Jessea Young (Co-Chair), Jennifer Woo, Nicole Fernandez, Erika Fitzpatrick, Alvina Lai, Cathy Lin, Patty Sumire Mcgowan, Kim Nguyen

Librarian Publications & Presentations

The Best of the Best Booklist celebrates stories from across the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) diaspora. All APALA members were invited to nominate picture book titles about AANHPI communities and experiences that were published between September 1, 2024–August 31, 2025. The Family Literacy Focus Committee selected books aligned with the Talk Story mission and used the APALA Rubric for Evaluating Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Literature to guide the curation of the list. Eligible titles that earned a 2025-2026 APALA Literature Award or Honoree designation have been included at the end of this list.

Message From The President, Georgia Southern University

Messages from the President

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Beyond 72 Hours: A Retrospective Evaluation Of Factors Associated With Delayed Surgical Stabilization Of Rib Fractures., Alexis A Schweibinz, Clarisse Solis, Anna Michaud, John Dillis, Katherine A Graham, William B Devoe

OhioHealth Research Institute Articles

BACKGROUND: Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) is recognized as a key intervention in reducing morbidity among patients with multiple displaced rib fractures or flail chest. Early SSRF, typically within 72 hours of admission, has been associated with improved outcomes. The factors contributing to delayed stabilization, defined as 72 hours or greater following admission, remain unclear.

METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed, evaluating 492 trauma patients who underwent SSRF at a level II trauma center. Patient demographics, injury characteristics, and associated injuries were analyzed to identify factors associated with delayed SSRF. Groups were defined as early (≤72 hours) and …

Perceived Quality Of Life In New Hampshire Falls Slightly But Higher Than In Neighboring States 7/7/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Four in five New Hampshire residents rate the state as a very good or good place to live, slightly down compared to previous years, with Republicans more likely to rate it positively than Democrats. Just over a third say New Hampshire is a very or somewhat affordable place to live, also down from previous years. Despite this, Granite Staters are more positive than residents of other New England states. Just over one in five say they are likely to move out of the state within the next five years, with cheaper housing, a lower cost of living, and a different …

Half Of Middle-Aged Rhode Islanders Want To Move Out Of State 7/7/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Just over half of Rhode Islanders say the state is a very good or good place to live, particularly Democrats and those with a college degree. But Rhode Islanders overwhelmingly feel the state is an unaffordable place to live, particularly young people. Four in ten current residents, and half of those aged 35 to 64, would like to move out of Rhode Island, while more than a third of state residents say they are likely to do so within the next five years. Those who are likely to leave most often cite a desire for lower housing costs, overall cost …

More Than Four In Ten Connecticut Residents Want To Move Out Of State, Many Seeking Lower Living Costs & Taxes 7/7/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

A majority of Connecticut residents say the state is a very good or good place to live, particularly Democrats and older residents. However, only one in six residents describe Connecticut as very or somewhat affordable. Four in ten residents say they are likely to move out of the state within five years, and even more want to move out, higher than any other surveyed New England state this month. Lower housing costs, overall cost of living, and taxes, along with a different political or social environment are mentioned most often as reasons Connecticut residents are likely to move out of …

Vermonters Overwhelmingly Find State Unaffordable Place To Live, Four In Ten Want To Move Out 7/7/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Most Vermont residents find the state to be a not very or not at all affordable place to live, and less than two-thirds rate it as a very good or good place to live overall, down from previous years. About four in ten Vermonters say they are likely to move out of the state within the next five years and about the same percentage want to do so. Lower housing costs, overall cost of living, and taxes, along with a different political or social environment, are mentioned most often as reasons Vermonters are likely to leave. Other New England states …

Tree Layer Composition And Regeneration Status Of Quercus Floribunda Lindl. On Different Aspects Of Nainital Catchment In Kumaun Himalaya, Ambica Agnihotri, Ashish Tewari, Shahbaz Ali

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Oaks are climax-forming species found at various elevations in the Himalayas between 2100– 2700 masl. However, aspect-wise regeneration patterns of Quercus floribunda in the Nainital catchment remain poorly documented. While previous studies focused on oak forest structure, the present study provides new insight into aspect-wise variation in the regeneration stages of Q. floribunda in relation to microclimatic conditions. The present study aims to evaluate tree composition and the regeneration status of Q. floribunda forests across different slope aspects in the Nainital catchment area of the Kumaun Himalaya. Four sites representing different slope aspects were selected in the Nainital catchment. Soil …

Cover And Front Matter, Volume 51, Issue 3, University Of Dayton

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Goss V. Lopez At Fifty And Student Discipline In K-12 Schools, Charles J. Russo

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

‘No Man Is Cincinnatus’: Bertrand De Jouvenel And The Role Of Federal Courts In The Expansion Of Federal Power, N. J. Reckenbeil

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Distrust Requires Due Process: Goss V. Lopez And Public Higher Education, William E. Thro

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Minors And Mandatory Arbitration: A Call For Legislative Protection, Peyton O'Hara

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Messages From The Provost, Georgia Southern University

Messages from the Provost

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