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Implementation Of A Standardized Acute Care Plan For Complex Care Medicine Service Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Tracy Markwell

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Care transition plans, locally called Acute Care Plans (ACPs), are created specifically for super utilizers of the Complex Care Medicine Service (CCMS) and are a target for improvement. The purpose of this project was to improve care for CCMS patients by developing, implementing, and evaluating a standardized CCMS ACP. A multidisciplinary approach was chosen to facilitate the transitions of care process during an admission or discharge from the hospital.

LOCAL PROBLEM: The purpose of the ACP is to get a quick summary of how to treat a patient when they come to the hospital. The ACPs are …

Photoinduced Charge Injection From Shallow Point Defects In Diamond Into Water, Kang Xu, Daniela Pagliero, Gabriel I. López-Morales, Johannes Flick, Abraham Wolcott, Carlos A. Meriles

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Thanks to its low or negative surface electron affinity and chemical inertness, diamond is attracting broad attention as a source material of solvated electrons produced by optical excitation of the solid-liquid interface. Unfortunately, its wide bandgap typically imposes the use of wavelengths in the ultraviolet range, hence complicating practical applications. Here, we probe the photocurrent response of water surrounded by single-crystal diamond surfaces engineered to host shallow nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers. We observe clear signatures of diamond-induced photocurrent generation throughout the visible range and for wavelengths reaching up to 594 nm. Experiments as a function of laser power suggest that NV …

Lindenwood Digest, July 17, 2024, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

Direct Evaporative Cooling For Sustainability And Environmental Conservation, Hesham Safwat, Iman El-Mahallawi

Mechanical Engineering

This work presents the results of experimental work on cellulose cooling pads with honeycomb structure to study their evaporative cooling effect which is one of the partial solutions for achieving the SDG goals 2030. The paper outlines vari ous types of evaporative cooling materials, highlighting their distinctions and potential applications. Furthermore, it offers a comparative analysis of the cooling effects between wide hole and narrow hole cellulose cooling pads, both individually and in combination. The experimental setup results are thoroughly examined to provide insights into the performance of the cooling pads. Results showed up that direct evaporative cooling have a …

Quantum Enhanced Efficiency And Spectral Performance Of Paper-Based Flexible Photodetectors Functionalized With Two Dimensional Materials, Monika Sharma, Nirmal Mazumder, Pulickel M. Ajayan, Pritam Deb

Open Access archive

Flexible photodetectors (PDs) have exotic significance in recent years due to their enchanting potential in future optoelectronics. Moreover, paper-based fabricated PDs with outstanding flexibility unlock new avenues for future wearable electronics. Such PD has captured scientific interest for its efficient photoresponse properties due to the extraordinary assets like significant absorptive efficiency, surface morphology, material composition, affordability, bendability, and biodegradability. Quantum-confined materials harness the unique quantum-enhanced properties and hold immense promise for advancing both fundamental scientific understanding and practical implication. Two-dimensional (2D) materials as quantum materials have been one of the most extensively researched materials owing to their significant light absorption …

Synergistic Antioxidant And Antibacterial Effects Of A Zn-Ascorbate Metal-Organic Framework Loaded With Marjoram Essential Oil, Rana R. Haikal, Noha El Salakawy, Alaa Ibrahim, Shaimaa L. Ali, Wael Mamdouh

Faculty Journal Articles

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become an immense threat to public health leading to an urgent need for development of new technologies to tackle such a challenge. Plant-based drugs, specifically essential oils (EOs) and plant extracts, have shown significant potential as effective green antimicrobial agents. However, they suffer from high volatility and low thermal stability resulting in their inefficient utilization in commercial settings. Among the various nanoencapsulation technologies reported, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been recently investigated as potential nanocarriers of EOs in attempt to enhance their stability. Herein, we report the utilization of Zn-ascorbate MOF for the encapsulation of marjoram essential …

Implementing Pain Screening In A Parkinson’S Disease Clinic: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Anne Marie Desmond

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Background: Pain is a multifaceted, non-motor symptom often unnoticed and undertreated in Parkinson's disease (PD). PD pain is associated with decreased quality of life (QOL) and is found in 30-85% of PD patients. The effective diagnosis and treatment of PD pain could improve patient QOL. Barriers to appropriate diagnosis and treatment include a valid and reliable PD pain assessment tool. There was an opportunity to improve the assessment of PD-related pain at the movement disorder clinic in this suburban clinic of a tertiary safety net hospital. The local movement disorder clinic did not have a standardized PD-specific tool to assess …

Brooks, Martin, Reyna Lee Stovall

Bronx Jewish History Project

Summarizer: Sophia Maier

Martin Brooks, b. 1947, lived in the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx until he was five years old. He then lived with his family in Germany for three years, before returning to the Bronx until the age of 11. His father had served in WWII, and they had moved to Germany as part of his service. Brooks’ mother worked as a secretary but became at stay-at-home mother when Brooks was born, despite wanting to stay in the workforce.

Brooks recalls going to pickle stores, delis, bakeries, and butches along Lydig Avenue and the Allegro Inn, an …

Fredrics, Howard, Reyna Lee Stovall

Bronx Jewish History Project

Summarizer: Sophia Maier

Howard Fredrics paternal grandparents came from Poland, and his maternal grandparents came from Ukraine, eventually all settling in the Bronx. His parents, both living in the Bronx, met in the Catskills, where his father was performing as a magician. Fredrics himself lived on Walton Avenue across the street from Joyce Kilmer Park. He remembers playing in that park, going to the candy store and deli, and visiting his family members’ stores. He would go with his father, a professional magician with various other jobs, to rent pigeons in the Bronx for his shows, which Fredrics would later …

Terahertz Tunable Three-Dimensional Photonic Jets, Behrooz Rezaei, Babak Yahyapour, Arash Darafsheh

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Highly localized electromagnetic field distributions near the "shadow-side" surface of certain transparent mesoscale bodies illuminated by light waves are called photonic jets. We demonstrated formation of three-dimensional (3D) tunable photonic jets in terahertz regime (terajets, TJs) by dielectric micro-objects -including spheres, cylinders, and cubes-coated with a bulk Dirac semimetal (BDS) layer, under uniform beam illumination. The optical characteristics of the produced TJs can be modulated dynamically through tuning the BDS layer's index of refraction via changing its Fermi energy. It is demonstrated that the Fermi energy of BDS layer has a significant impact on tuning the optical characteristics of the …

Assessing Pedestrian Safety On Roads Through Machine Learning Approaches For State Highways In Washington State, Yinhai Wang, Wei Sun, Sam Ricord, Cesar Maia De Souza

CSET Project Reports

The report presents a unique contrast for several Machine Learning approaches aiming at understanding pedestrian fatal collisions. Four classification techniques are applied to assess how roadway features mainly correlate to pedestrian fatal crashes: Logistic Regression, Nearest Neighbor Classification, Decision Tree, and Random Forest Classifier. The data used in this project was collected from the Highway Safety Information System (HSIS) database, which provides both collision data for the entire state of Washington and roadway characteristics for all state highways. Each of the four modeling approaches was implemented using K-fold cross-validation, a process that allows choosing the best parameters for the model. …

Convolutional Neural Network Learning Approaches For Driver Injury Severity Classification And Application In Single-Vehicle Crashes In Riti Communities, Guohui Zhang, Hanyi Yang, Runze Yuan

CSET Project Reports

It is crucial to examine the characteristics and attributes of traffic crashes in Rural, Isolated, Tribal, or Indigenous (RITI) communities using statistical and data-driven methods. However, traditional crash data analysis faces challenges due to unobserved heterogeneities and temporal instability. To address these issues, a fusion convolutional neural network with random term (FCNN-R) model is developed for driver injury severity analysis. The proposed model consists of a set of sub-neural networks (sub-NNs) and a multi-layer convolutional neural network (CNN). Seven-year (2010-2016) single-vehicle crash data is applied. The proposed model outperformed other five typical approaches in the predictability comparison. In addition, unobserved …

Comprehensive Roadway Safety Data Visualization And Evaluation Platform For Yakama Nation, Yinhai Wang, Wei Sun, Hollyanna Littlebull, Meng-Ju Tsai, Sam Ricord, Yifan Zhuang

CSET Project Reports

The Yakama Nation Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Engineering collaborated with the Smart Transportation Application & Research Laboratory (STAR Lab) at the University of Washington to develop a comprehensive roadway safety data visualization and evaluation platform. With the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safety Data Initiative (SDI) fund, this tool will support information for the Yakama Nation government for their decision-making. The safety datasets provided in this tool consist of collision records (collision, vehicle, occupant, pedestrian) and roadway characteristics (roadlog, curve and grade, ramp, traffic information, special-use lane, etc.). The multi-source database supported data collection, quality control, integration, database management, visualization, …

Designing And Planning For Safe Pedestrian Paths At Rail Transit Stations Serving Riti Communities, Roger Chen, Xiazhi Zhang, Poya Harirchi, Marissa Chun

CSET Project Reports

In this study, we focus on pedestrian network construction and pedestrian route choice analysis. We developed a GIS based framework for pedestrian network construction, which takes multiple data sources, such as open source networks, satellite imagery, and pedestrian GPS traces. The pedestrian route choice study examines the impact from tradeoffs between environmental and infrastructure attributes, such as ambient noise, tree canopy shade, and surface characteristics (e.g., sidewalk, grass, etc.). We investigate these in a university campus setting, where walking trips comprise about 25% of all commute trips, with a greater percentage expected for within campus OD trips. We collect and …

Development And Validation Of A Reduced One-Dimensional Thermos-Mechanical Soil Stability Model For Predictive Use With The Alaska Rwis, Rorik Peterson, Michael Stoddard

CSET Project Reports

A numerical tool was developed that helps forecast when thaw occurs at depths in a road embankment during spring thaw in regions that experience seasonal freeze and thaw. The tool is a Excel spreadsheet that uses a single adjustable parameter, and is driven by time series air temperature data. The model agrees well with archived data of subsurface temperatures at five different highway locations in Alaska.

Developing A Low-Cost Open-Source Traffic Counter For Rural Areas (Ctra), Nathan Belz, Daniel Eagan

CSET Project Reports

This research addresses operational disconnects and knowledge gaps related to traffic data collection in rural areas by developing a low-cost 3D-printed and open-source traffic counter (CTRA). Conventional pneumatic tube-based systems, which are still in use by transportation agencies across the United States because of their affordability, simply do not work on gravel roads and have difficulty counting non-motorized users and differentiating non-traditional vehicles from conventional motor vehicles. CTRA was developed and field tested at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and designed to provide a video-based data collection system that overcomes the limitations of other traffic counting devices. A count rate …

Development And Validation Of A Reduced One-Dimensional Thermo-Mechanical Soil Stability Model For Predictive Use With The Alaska Rwis, Rorik Peterson, Michael Stoddard

CSET Project Reports

A numerical tool was developed that helps forecast when thaw occurs at depths in a road embankment during spring thaw in regions that experience seasonal freeze and thaw. The tool is a Excel spreadsheet that uses a single adjustable parameter, and is driven by time series air temperature data. The model agrees well with archived data of subsurface temperatures at five different highway locations in Alaska.

Functional Polymers Composites For Gas Separations Membrane And Barrier Applications, Maria Coleman, Joseph Lawrence, Nima Hakim, Michael Miranda

Nanotechnology Convergence for Sustainable Energy, Environment, Climate Change and Health: a US-Africa Conference

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Alaska Dui Arrest Rates: 1987-2022, Rus'sel Sampson, Andrew Gonzalez

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet presents data on Alaska DUI arrest rates across all demographics and geographic areas in the state from 1987-2022. Overall, Alaska’s DUI arrest rate decreased throughout the period, with a notable decline from 2008-2014.

Alaska Dui Arrest Rates, By Place: 1987-2022, Rus'sel Sampson, Andrew Gonzalez

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet presents data on Alaska DUI arrest rates, by place, from 1987-2022. Place-specific DUI arrest rates were calculated per 100,000 population in Anchorage and 100,000 population outside Anchorage. A steep drop in DUI arrest rates occurred across both Anchorage and outside Anchorage from 2008 through 2014. Anchorage and outside Anchorage DUI arrest rates declined by more than half from 1987-2022, with the outside Anchorage arrest rate undergoing the most dramatic decrease over the period.

Alaska Dui Arrest Rates, By Race: 1990-2022, Rus'sel Sampson, Andrew Gonzalez

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet presents data on Alaska DUI arrest rates, by race, from 1990-2022. Race-specific DUI arrest rates were calculated as the number of arrests per 100,000 defined race population (White, Alaska Native/American Indian (AN/AI), Black, and “other” race) in Alaska. DUI arrest rates declined markedly across all racial groups in Alaska from 2008-2014. Whereas the White, AN/AI, and “other” race DUI arrest rates declined over time, the Black DUI arrest rate showed a slight increase over the period.

Alaska Dui Arrest Rates, By Sex: 1987-2022, Rus'sel Sampson, Andrew Gonzalez

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet presents data on Alaska DUI arrest rates, by sex, from 1987-2022. Sex-specific DUI arrest rates were calculated as the number of arrests per 100,000 males and 100,000 females in Alaska. Between 2008 and 2014, male and female DUI arrest rates underwent sharp declines. While both male and female DUI arrest rates decreased overall, the effect was much more pronounced for the male arrest rate.

Alaska Dui Arrest Rates, By Sex: 1987-2022, Rus'sel Sampson, Andrew Gonzalez

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet presents data on Alaska DUI arrest rates from 1987-2022 per 100,000 females and 100,000 males.

Alaska Dui Arrest Rates, By Race: 1990-2022, Rus'sel Sampson, Andrew Gonzalez

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet presents data on Alaska DUI arrest rates from 1990-2022 per 100,000 race-specific population.

Alaska Dui Arrest Rates, By Place: 1987-2022, Rus'sel Sampson, Andrew Gonzalez

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet presents data on Alaska DUI arrest rates, by place, from 1987-2022. Place-specific DUI arrest rates were calculated per 100,000 population in Anchorage and 100,000 population outside Anchorage.

Alaska Dui Arrest Rates: 1987-2022, Rus'sel Sampson, Andrew Gonzalez

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet presents data on Alaska DUI arrest rates from 1987-2022 per 100,000 population across all demographics and geographic areas in the state.

Most Conference Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Expectations, excitement and new experiences converged this summer at the University of Mississippi, as about 475 high school students from across the state participated in the 10th annual Mississippi Outreach to Scholastic Talent Conference.

Take Some "Moments With Mary", Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

Peace, sorrow, tenderness, refuge, joy — the artworks on display in the Marian Library Gallery present close and personal moments with Mary.

Flyers At The Olympics, Kristina Schulz

University Libraries Blog Archive

The 2024 Olympic Games kick off on Friday, July 26, in Paris. With more than 200 countries participating in what many consider the most important test of athleticism, University Archives decided to look at how the University of Dayton has contributed to the excellence of this international competition.

Synthesis And Computational Studies Of Α- And Δ-Substituted Macrocyclic Europium And Ytterbium Complexes, Delainey Amara Winder

Dissertations and Theses

The uses of macrocyclic lanthanide complexes are vast, with many targeted MRI contrast agents at the forefront of the field. Many of these are ParaCEST agents, which require exchangeable protons accessible on the macrocycle and the slow exchange of coordinated water molecules. The substitution at both the α- and δ-carbon on the amide pendant arm of these macrocyclic lanthanide complexes can lock bulky groups on the δ-carbon to a pseudo-axial position. When the α- and δ-carbons have the same chirality, the bulky group will be pseudo-equatorial, and when the chirality is opposed, the bulky group will be pseudo-axial. By performing …