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Spectrum, Volume 53, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU Students Hack the Constitution in Annual Event - Big Red Wants You to Vote - 63’s Gets Summer Makeover, -Matt Oestreicher: The Maestro of the Community Theatre, - Intramural Sports Open for Registration

Winonan, Winona State University

The Winonan - 2020s

This issue of the Winonan, the Winona State University student newspaper, was published on September 25, 2024.

Cellular Uptake And Computational Analysis Of [131i]-Xanthine And [131i]-Hypoxanthine In Human Prostate Cancer Cell Line (Lncap), Hendris Wongso, Isa Mahendra, Yanuar Setiadi, Badra Sanditya Rattyananda, Asep Rizaludin, Ni Made Yuktikamura Galih Pranisuari, Crhisterra Ellen Kusumaningrum

Makara Journal of Science

Potent radiolabelled compounds eligible for therapy of prostate cancer need to be developed. Hence, we developed two candidate therapeutic agents bearing the iodine-131 (¹³¹I) radionuclide, namely, [¹³¹I]-xanthine (3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione) and [¹³¹I]-hypoxanthine (1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one). The radiolabelled compounds were subjected to a cellular uptake study, which was accomplished by incubating [¹³¹I]-xanthine and [¹³¹I]-hypoxanthine with the human prostate cancer cell line (LNCaP) for 5, 15, 30, 60, and 90 min. Results showed that the accumulation of both [¹³¹I]-xanthine and [¹³¹I]-hypoxanthine in prostate cancer cells was significantly higher than the …

Ksu Wind Ensemble | "American Premieres"

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

David Kehler, Conductor

Transient Elastography And Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging For Assessment Of Liver Fibrosis In Children With Chronic Hepatitis C, Mohamed A El-Guindi, Alif A Allam, Ahmed A Abdel-Razek, Gihan A Sobhy, Menan E Salem, Mohamed A Abd-Allah, Mostafa M Sira

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is a health burden with consequent morbidity and mortality. Liver biopsy is the gold standard for evaluating fibrosis and assessing disease severity and prognostic purposes post-treatment. Noninvasive alternatives for liver biopsy such as transient elastography (TE) and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) are critical needs.

AIM: To evaluate TE and DW-MRI as noninvasive tools for predicting liver fibrosis in children with CHC.

METHODS: This prospective cross-sectional study initially recruited 100 children with CHC virus infection. Sixty-four children completed the full set of investigations including liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using TE and measurement of apparent diffusion …

The Effect Of Learning Styles, Critical Thinking Disposition, And Critical Thinking On Clinical Judgment In Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students During Human Patient Simulation, Kiyan Mccormick

Dissertations

Simulated learning experiences using high-fidelity human patient simulators (HPS) are increasingly being integrated into baccalaureate nursing programs. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine relationships among learning style, critical thinking disposition, critical thinking, and clinical judgment during high-fidelity human patient simulation (HPS) in pre-licensure senior baccalaureate nursing students. Participant characteristics such as age, gender, cumulative grade-point average (GPA), and prior simulation experience were examined. The study also sought to determine predictors that may influence clinical judgment during the HPS simulation experience. A predictive correlational research design was employed to examine relationships among variables conceptualized from the NLN/Jeffries Simulation …

Nursing Faculty Members' Intentional Use Of Strategies That Promote Civility In The Bsn Classroom, Linda-Jo Pallotto-Russo

Dissertations

The purpose of this case study was to gain an understanding of nursing faculty members' intentional use of three research-based strategies that have been shown to promote civility in the BSN classroom. Specifically, Ajzen's (1985) Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was used to analyze nursing faculty members' reports of their attitudes, normative beliefs, and control beliefs about the use of three research-based strategies that have been shown to promote civility in their classroom. Azjen theorized that individuals base their behaviors on intention and intentions are based on the individuals' attitudes toward the behavior, their perceptions of how others wanted them …

2024-09-25 Seattle Aquarium’S Ocean Pavilion Seeks To Connect History With Discovery, Leila Bunker

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2024-09-25 Mariners Look Unlikely To Make Playoffs With Management Turnover And Weak Batting, Danial Truog

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2024-09-25 Timeout Session: New Deputy Ad Andy Fee Leads Redhawks Into Wcc, Danial Truog

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2024-09-25 Harris V. Trump Race Is Set After A Chaotic Summer, Caleb Stipkovits

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

40-Gene Expression Profile Test Predicting Metastatic Risk In Localized, High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma For Peer Review, Luna Samman, Chloe Fernandez, Carlos Gomez-Meade

GME Publications

This case study investigates the use of a 40-gene expression profile to independently predict the risk of metastasis in an immunocompromised 75-year-old male patient with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of his left cheek. The patient's previous medical history included non-melanoma skin cancer. Traditional staging methods, such as those from the American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th edition and Brigham and Women's Hospital, suggested a high risk of metastasis for this patient. However, the 40-gene expression profile test identified the patient as having a low risk (Class 1 result) of metastasis within 3 years. The patient successfully underwent Mohs surgery, and …

Preliminary Results In The Investigation Of In Vivo Iliac And Coronary Flow Collision, Vortex Formation, And Disorganized Flow Degeneration: Insights From Invasive Cardiology Based On Fluid Mechanics Principles And Practices, Thach Nguyen, Hieu D. Nguyen, Hoang V. K. Dinh, Tien H. T. Dinh, Khiem D. Ngo, Hieu H. Truong, Vu Tri Loc, Thien Le, Nhi Vo, Trung Q. T. Le

School of Medicine Publications

Background: In the research of coronary artery disease, the precise initial injury that starts the atherosclerotic cascade remains unidentified. Moreover, the mechanisms governing the progression or regression of coronary plaque are not yet fully understood. Based on the concept that the cardiovascular system is a network of pumps and pipes, could fluid mechanics principles and practices elucidate the question of atherosclerosis using flow dynamics images from a novel angiographic technique, focusing on antegrade and retrograde flows and their collisions in iliac and coronary arteries? Methods: From January 2023 to May 2024, coronary angiograms of all hemodynamically stable patients with stable …

September 25, 2024, Faculty, Illinois Wesleyan University

2024-2025

No abstract provided.

Integral Ida-Pbc Of Underactuated Mechanical Systems With Actuator Dynamics And Uncertain Coupling, Enrico Franco, Pablo Borja

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

This work investigates the passivity-based control of a class of underactuated mechanical systems with first-order actuator dynamics and constant but uncertain coupling. The main contribution is a new dynamic extension of the interconnection-and-damping-assignment passivity-based control methodology that compensates for the effect of the model uncertainty. The effectiveness of the controller is demonstrated with numerical simulations on a ball-on-beam system.

Midweek Memo, Georgia Southern University

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Enhancing Resilience And Reducing Waste In Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Review And Future Directions Leveraging Emerging Technologies, Asmaa Seyam, May Ei Barachi, Cheng Zhang, Bo Du, Jun Shen, Sujith Samuel Mathew

All Works

The sustainability of food supply chains is gaining increasing attention, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. A food supply system that simultaneously prioritises resilience and minimises wastage is crucial. It is found that many studies have explored reducing food waste and increasing supply chain resilience as separate objectives, but research is scarce investigating both objectives in conjunction. This paper presents a comprehensive systematic review focusing on existing solutions to reducing food waste and enhancing resilience. It discusses future directions, particularly leveraging emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The studies are categorised into three …

Faculty Senate Agenda, Georgia Southern University, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, September 11, 2024, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

2024 Draft Final Butte Reduction Works (Brw) Smelter Area Mine Waste Remediation And Contaminated Groundwater Hydraulic Control Site Phase Iii Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp), Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Fostering Resilience: Community Radio And Disaster Communication In Odisha, India, Manas Kumar Kanjilal, Kanchan K. Malik, Priya Kapoor

International & Global Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

Local voices carry tremendous weight during natural disasters, yet the possibilities for employing participatory communicative practices for disaster management in India have not been fully explored. Effective community-centred disaster communication garners participation in disaster management processes that reduce vulnerabilities. This paper examines how various community-based organisations used community radio to enhance community engagement and the effectiveness of the disaster management processes in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. The research relies upon case studies of disaster communication practices of two community radio stations during the ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ Yaas, which made landfall in Odisha. It describes the conceptual shift …

Skin In The Game: A Review Of Single-Cell And Spatial Transcriptomics In Dermatological Research, Samuel Schepps, Jonathan Xu, Henry Yang, Jenna Mandel, Jaanvi Mehta, Julianna Tolotta, Nicole Baker, Volkan Tekmen, Neda Nikbakht, Paolo Fortina, Ignacia Fuentes, Bonnie Lafleur, Raymond J Cho, Andrew P South

Staff and Researcher Publications

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and spatial transcriptomics (ST) are two emerging research technologies that uniquely characterize gene expression microenvironments on a cellular or subcellular level. The skin, a clinically accessible tissue composed of diverse, essential cell populations, serves as an ideal target for these high-resolution investigative approaches. Using these tools, researchers are assembling a compendium of data and discoveries in healthy skin as well as a range of dermatologic pathophysiologies, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and cutaneous malignancies. The ongoing advancement of single-cell approaches, coupled with anticipated decreases in cost with increased adoption, will reshape dermatologic research, profoundly influencing disease characterization, …

Dense And Persistent Odor Representations In The Olfactory Bulb Of Awake Mice, Delaram Pirhayati, Cameron L Smith, Ryan Kroeger, Saket Navlakha, Paul Pfaffinger, Jacob Reimer, Benjamin R Arenkiel, Ankit Patel, Elizabeth H Moss

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Recording and analysis of neural activity are often biased toward detecting sparse subsets of highly active neurons, masking important signals carried in low-magnitude and variable responses. To investigate the contribution of seemingly noisy activity to odor encoding, we used mesoscale calcium imaging from mice of both sexes to record odor responses from the dorsal surface of bilateral olfactory bulbs (OBs). The outer layer of the mouse OB is comprised of dendrites organized into discrete "glomeruli," which are defined by odor receptor-specific sensory neuron input. We extracted activity from a large population of glomeruli and used logistic regression to classify odors …

Chatgpt Provides Acceptable Responses To Patient Questions Regarding Common Shoulder Pathology, Umar Ghilzai, Benjamin Fiedler, Abdullah Ghali, Aaron Singh, Benjamin Cass, Allan Young, Adil Shahzad Ahmed

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: ChatGPT is rapidly becoming a source of medical knowledge for patients. This study aims to assess the completeness and accuracy of ChatGPT's answers to the most frequently asked patients' questions about shoulder pathology.

METHODS: ChatGPT (version 3.5) was queried to produce the five most common shoulder pathologies: biceps tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, shoulder dislocation and adhesive capsulitis. Subsequently, it generated the five most common patient questions regarding these pathologies and was queried to respond. Responses were evaluated by three shoulder and elbow fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons with a mean of 9 years of independent practice, on Likert scales …

Management Of Jellyfish Outbreaks To Achieve Good Environmental Status, Yolanda Sagarminaga, Stefano Pirano, Christopher P. Lynam, Valentina Leoni, Athanasios Nikolaou, Cornelia Jaspers, Mar Bosch-Belmar, Lara M. Fumarola, Angel Borja, Emanuela Spada, Eva Amorim, Patrizia Borrello, Roberta De Angelis, Antonella Leone, Natalia Montero, Luis Ferrer, Matthew Holland, Thomas K. Doyle, George Tsirtsis, Stelios Katsanevakis

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Jellyfish and gelatinous zooplankton (GZ) in general, fulfill important ecological roles with significant impacts, although they are often oversimplified or misunderstood. This paper reviews the impacts, pressures, monitoring methods and current management strategies for various GZ groups. It also introduces potentially applicable indicators for their assessment in ecosystem-based management approaches, such as the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). This multi-faceted review is primarily envisioned to serve as a state-of-the-art document for scientists and policymakers to foster a holistic assessment and management of GZ across European regional seas. The systematic review on global impacts of GZ shows a notable increase …

10-02-24 Hsc Committee Meeting Agenda, Helen Maestas

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

HSC Committee Agenda

Perspectives On Quality-Of-Life Changes Experienced By Mental Health Court Participants, Kathy Joan Edwards

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The association between mental health court participation and a reduction in recidivism is well documented. The question of whether mental health courts meet their therapeutic goals has received little scholarly attention. Therapeutic outcomes for mental health court participants are not well understood. Quality-of-life changes are a therapeutic outcome for mental health court participants. The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to such changes. The conceptual framework was based on therapeutic jurisprudence and criminogenic risk theory as implemented through the risk-need responsivity model. Quality-of-life changes as experienced and reported by 13 mental health court participants were qualitatively examined …

Strategies Small-To-Medium Sized Family Businesses Leaders Use To Expand Beyond Domestic Markets, Suresh Lakshmikanthan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Most of India's small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are family-owned. These businesses are crucial to the economy and contribute significantly to a nation’s gross domestic product. However, the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement subsector of family-owned SMEs faces challenges in expanding due to limitations in global competencies, skills, and financial resources. Grounded in a composite dynamic capability theory and resource-based view conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore successful international expansion strategies used by family-owned SME Indian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies. The participants included six SME Indian CEOs and owners in India who …

Leadership Strategies For Reducing Unethical Practices By Organizational Leaders In The United States Foodservice Industry, John Badu Anang

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Public confidence in organizational leadership is dwindling due to recurring scandals within large corporations. Despite recent ethical failures, many organizations have yet to implement effective strategies to foster ethical leadership and transform their corporate cultures. Lack of ethical leadership is particularly concerning in vital sectors such as the foodservice industry, where unethical leadership can harm consumers and the environment. An exploratory multiple-case study design was used to examine what leadership strategies some organizational leaders in the U.S. foodservice industry could use to reduce unethical practices. Participants were adults with managerial or supervisory roles in the U.S. foodservice industry for at …