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Supporting Nmahp Research Professional Development: Identification Of Barriers And Facilitators To Becoming A Clinical Academic, Sam Harding, Rebecca Coad

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: DELIVERING A RESEARCH SKILLED WORKFORCE SPECIAL EDITION

Repeated Referrals In Community Rehabilitation: Prevalence And Reasons, Ria Dark, James Rodger

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: DELIVERING A RESEARCH SKILLED WORKFORCE SPECIAL EDITION

‘My Life’: How A Co-Produced Lifestyle Intervention Can Support Individuals With Severe Mental Illness To Live Well, Nicola Dowdeswell

South West Clinical School Journal

#400WORDS: DELIVERING A RESEARCH SKILLED WORKFORCE SPECIAL EDITION

Sildenafil Versus Placebo For Early Pulmonary Vascular Disease In Scleroderma (Sepvadis): Protocol For A Randomized Controlled Trial, Matthew R. Lammi, Monica Mukherjee, Lesley Ann Saketkoo, Kyle Carey, Laura Hummers, Steven Hsu, Amita Krishnan, Marie Sandi, Ami A. Shah, Stefan L. Zimmerman, Paul M. Hassoun, Steven C. Mathai

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a leading cause of death in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). An important component of SSc patient management is early detection and treatment of PH. Recently the threshold for the diagnosis of PH has been lowered to a mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) threshold of > 20 mmHg on right heart catheterization (RHC). However, it is unknown if PH-specific therapy is beneficial in SSc patients with mildly elevated pressure (SSc-MEP, mPAP 21-24 mmHg). METHODS: The SEPVADIS trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial of sildenafil in SSc-MEP patients with a target enrollment of 30 …

Evaluating Behavioral Skills Training To Improve Data Collection Procedures In Paraprofessionals, Megan Weber

Theses

When working with individuals with a variety of abilities and disabilities, data collection becomes arguably the most important tool in ensuring student success and growth. To put trust in collected data, both data reliability and treatment integrity must be considered. When one individual is taking all data required for a specific individual, reliability and integrity can be simpler to ensure (Vollmer et al., 2008). However, in many special education classrooms across the country, paraprofessionals are asked to perform many of the same data collection tasks as certified educators; a role which, as in many of the roles they serve within …

Development Of Prepare For Autistic Adults: An Adult Autism Training For Resident Physicians Designed With Autistic Adults And Family Members, Brittany N. Hand, Prepare For Autistic Adults Advisory Board, Daniel Gilmore, Holden Devassie, Anne Longo, Lisa Juckett, Christopher Hanks, Susan M. Havercamp, Daniel Coury

Institute on Disability

One barrier to meeting autistic adults' health care needs is the dearth of physicians with autism training. We developed an adult autism training for residents, who are postdoctoral physicians training to become specialists, in internal medicine or family medicine. We used formative evaluation to design the training with autistic adults and family members of autistic adults, who were paid consultants. The training includes six prerecorded presentations, six case studies, and two standardized patient scenarios. We conducted focus groups and interviews with 23 residents and 14 faculty who educate residents. We described the curriculum, reviewed the content in one module, and …

Margaret Grandy Oral History, Margaret Grandy

Raymond College

No abstract provided.

Perilaku Pencarian Informasi Pada Remaja Awal Mengenai Covid-19: Studi Kasus Pada Remaja Awal Perumahan “X”, Fatimah Fatimah

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

This study discusses about the information seeking behavior on early teenagers regarding Covid-19, focusing on early teenagers in a housing cluster in West Java, Indonesia. This study aims to identify the information seeking behavior of the early teenagers in regards of fulfilling their information needs about Covid-19 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic using Ellis’ information seeking model. This study also aims to identify the sources of information and the challenges that teenagers are experiencing while doing the information seeking process. This study uses a qualitative approach with case study as its method. The data collection was done through observation and interviews …

Analisis Swot Dalam Menentukan Strategi Penerapan Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Kearsipan Dinamis Terintegrasi, Yuanita Utami, Halilul Khairi, Ika Sartika

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

The implementation of the Integrated Dynamic Archival Information System (SRIKANDI) is an effort to improve government administration services. In its implementation, there are government agencies that are resistant to implementing this application. This has an impact on not achieving the set targets. The research question is what is the SWOT analysis of the implementation of SRIKANDI in government agencies and what is the strategy for the results of this analysis. The aim of the research is to find out ANRI's strategy in achieving the target of implementing SRIKANDI. These strategic steps were analyzed using SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and …

Hybrid Method Neighbor Node Discovery In Wireless Sensor Networks: A Framework, Sagar Mekala, Shahu Chatrapati Kaila, Jyothi Rani Matang

Makara Journal of Technology

Wireless devices are now being adapted for diverse purposes, such as healthcare, agriculture, transportation, and tactical operations, which present challenges in network formation owing to high device mobility. Current methods rely on discovery techniques for forming wireless sensor networks (WSNs); however, the existing research has been criticized for its high time complexity and redundant neighbor discovery process. In this study, we provide a hybrid strategy to effectively handle the difficulties of locating neighboring nodes in WSNs. Our method combines several strategies to produce precise and effective neighbor detection. Herein, shared memory–based discovery, a beacon technique, and range and distance overlap …

Haskins V. Gutierrez

All Decisions

This holdover proceeding, based on a 90-day termination notice, was dismissed without prejudice. The tenant successfully argued that the termination notice failed to mention her Section 8 voucher, a crucial detail required by law. The court emphasized that such notices must accurately describe the tenancy, including any Section 8 status, to fulfill regulatory requirements. As the notice was deficient and could not be amended, the petition was dismissed.

Sonic Space: A Music Visualization And Interaction System Using Particles, Yi Sun

Theses

Along with the rapid development of digital music formats and portable technical products, individuals can rely on technology to have access to new music besides traditional methods like recommendations from the social circle. While music apps provide users with a more convenient and efficient way to enjoy music through a music recommendation system, users are also limited by the music recommendation algorithm based on genres, artists, instruments, acoustic features, context, or moods. People who wear headphones often isolate themselves from the external world and others, passively absorbing content recommended by the system. Music, as an art form, serves more than …

Jewish Bd. Of Family & Children's Servs., Inc. V. Sabater

All Decisions

In a holdover eviction proceeding, the court ruled in favor of the landlord, allowing the amendment of the petition and denying the tenant's motion. Key legal points include the interpretation of statutory provisions regarding supportive housing programs and the sufficiency of termination notices.

Jermainia Holdings Llc V. Lyndo

All Decisions

The landlord, a foreign entity, initiated a holdover proceeding to recover possession of the premises. However, the tenant successfully moved to dismiss the case, arguing that the landlord lacked standing due to its failure to obtain the necessary Certificate of Authority from the Department of State to conduct business in New York State. Despite the landlord's claim of curing the defect, the court ruled in favor of the tenant, emphasizing compliance with statutory requirements for maintaining legal actions in the state.

Fieldbridge Assoc. Llc V. Rivers

All Decisions

In a non-payment proceeding in a rent-stabilized property, the court denied the tenant's motion for summary judgment, ruling that the landlord could sue for rent arrears based on the actual lease agreements rather than solely relying on the last registered rent with the DHCR. The court emphasized that the essence of the agreement between landlord and tenant, as reflected in the lease, governed the rent due, not just the last registered amount. The decision highlights the importance of lease terms in determining rent obligations in rent-stabilized properties.

Social, Ethical, Environmental, Economic And Technological Aspects Of Rabbit Meat Production - A Critical Review, Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Danung Nur Adli, Widya Satya Nugraha, Bara Yudhistira, Filipp V. Lavrentev, Sergey Shityakov, Xi Feng, Andrey Nagdalian, Salam A. Ibrahim

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Rabbit (RM) has become a valuable source of nutrients since the 1970s, helping to transform the European food industry into the largest RM producer in the world. However, the RM industry is experiencing a critical period of ethical imbalance. This trend, described as feed conversion ratio, impacts the environmental and financial performance of RM farms, which could lead to an increase production of industrial waste. In addition, the loss of corporate ethical responsibility and sustainable development by RM-oriented companies has further exacerbated the situation. Our objective was to summarize current trends in the RM industry and markets, highlighting possible strengths …

Can Listeners Differentiate Varieties Using Prosodic Information? Lect Identification In A Persona-Matching Task, Nicole Holliday, Rachel Steindel Burdin, Paul Reed

Faculty Publications

Sociolinguists and lay people have long been interested in the mechanisms by which dialect and speaker identification occur. The current study aims to test whether realizational differences found in production studies are salient factors in identification of different lects, as well as to examine differences between groups in identification. In this study, listeners were instructed to match clips containing H* and L+H* pitch accents with specific personae who represented speakers of five lects of interest (African American English, Jewish English, Appalachian English, Southern English, and Midwestern English). Listeners from different groups (Appalachian, African American, Jewish, and those who were not …

933 Amsterdam Holdings, Llc V. Jenkins

All Decisions

In this Holdover-Breach of Lease case, the court granted the landlord's motion to substitute the tenants, acknowledging the successor-in-interest's rights. However, the motion for use and occupancy was denied due to the premises' illegal status. The tenant's cross-motion for summary judgment and to dismiss the complaint was also denied, as the issues differed from a previous proceeding. Key legal points include res judicata, premises legality, and landlord obligations.

Deleon V. 560-568 Audubon Realty, Llc

All Decisions

The tenant failed to comply with lease terms by operating an unauthorized business on the premises, constituting a breach of lease. The landlord successfully sought eviction through a pre-answer motion, resulting in a judgment in favor of the landlord, highlighting the significance of lease compliance in landlord-tenant disputes.

Direct Precipitation Of Siderite In Ferruginous Environments, A Grengs, G Ledesma, Y Xiong, S Katsev, S W. Poulton, E D. Swanner, C Wittkop

Faculty Publications

Siderite (FeCO 3 ) is often assumed to precipitate from dissimilatory reduction of Fe-(oxyhydr)oxides, but geochemical and mineralogical analyses from ferruginous (anoxic, Fe-rich) Canyon Lake, USA, suggest Fe-carbonate represents a direct early precipitate unrelated to substantial oxide burial.X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy of sediment trap materials and an anoxic sediment core indicated a mixture of Fe(II) and Fe(III) in water column particulates and ferruginous surface sediments, while all Mn phases were reduced.About 60 cm below the sediment-water interface, Fe-Mn carbonates were detected by X-ray diffraction and XANES, while Fe extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectra were best …

Can Listeners Differentiate Varieties Using Prosodic Information? Lect Identification In A Persona-Matching Task, Nicole Holliday, Rachel Steindel Burdin, Paul Reed

Faculty Publications

Sociolinguists and lay people have long been interested in the mechanisms by which dialect and speaker identification occur. The current study aims to test whether realizational differences found in production studies are salient factors in identification of different lects, as well as to examine differences between groups in identification. In this study, listeners were instructed to match clips containing H* and L+H* pitch accents with specific personae who represented speakers of five lects of interest (African American English, Jewish English, Appalachian English, Southern English, and Midwestern English). Listeners from different groups (Appalachian, African American, Jewish, and those who were not …

Self-Reported Determinants Of Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Persons With And Without Autoimmune Disease, Jenny D. Gong, Maya Mattar, Donald D. Anthony, Adam T. Perzynski, Nora G. Singer

Faculty Scholarship

Objective: Patients with autoimmune disease (AD) are at increased risk for complications from COVID-19 infection, so, optimizing vaccine utilization in this population is of particular importance. We compared COVID-19 vaccination perspectives among persons with and without AD. Methods: 471 patients in the MetroHealth System and Cleveland Veteran Affairs Medical Center completed a 38-item questionnaire between August 2021 and February 2022. This survey containing questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine perceptions and demographics was administered both to unvaccinated individuals and individuals who delayed vaccination for at least 2 months. Multivariable ordinary least squares regression models were created to assess factors associated with vaccination …

Overexpression Of Fatty Acid Synthase Upregulates Glutamine–Fructose-6-Phosphate Transaminase 1 And O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine Transferase To Increase O-Glcnac Protein Glycosylation And Promote Colorectal Cancer Growth, James Drury, Mariah E. Geisen, Josiane Weber Tessmann, Piotr G. Rychahou, Courtney O. Kelson

Markey Cancer Center Faculty Publications

Fatty acid synthesis has been extensively investigated as a therapeutic target in cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Fatty acid synthase (FASN), a key enzyme of de novo lipid synthesis, is significantly upregulated in CRC, and therapeutic approaches of targeting this enzyme are currently being tested in multiple clinical trials. However, the mechanisms behind the pro- oncogenic action of FASN are still not completely understood. Here, for the first time, we show that overexpression of FASN increases the expression of glutamine–fructose-6-phosphate transaminase 1 (GFPT1) and O-linked N-acetylglucosamine transferase (OGT), enzymes involved in hexosamine metabolism, and the level of O-GlcNAcylation in vitro …

Sediment Characteristics And Hydrocarbon Composition Of Makukwa Seep In Southern Tanzania: Potential Implications For Subterranean Hydrocarbon Accumulation, Makungu M. Madirisha

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Exploring the interplay between natural seeps and nearby sediment and hydrocarbon properties is key to unlocking subsurface hydrocarbon potential. This study presents findings on the hydrocarbon composition and sediment characteristics of the Makukwa seep in southern Tanzania, providing insight into subterranean hydrocarbon accumulation. Sediment analysis across areas A and B, located approximately 20 m apart, showed a decrease in porosity with depth, indicative of typical sandstone formations. Area A, near the seeps, exhibited porosity ranging from 23% to 36%, whereas Area B, further away, showed porosity ranging from 22% to 38%. This suggests that a lower cretaceous sandstone layer may …

U.S. Births Hit A 43-Year Low, Kenneth M. Johnson

Carsey Publications

In this brief, Carsey Senior Demographer Kenneth Johnson reports that there were only 3,591,000 births in the United States in 2023, according to new data from National Center for Health Statistics. This is the fewest U.S. births since 1979, when the U.S. population was 225.1 million compared to 340 million in 2023. Births diminished because fertility rates declined significantly among women in their teens and twenties.

The long-term impact of the fertility decline has been substantial. Had 2007 fertility patterns been sustained through 2023, there would have been 10.6 million more births in the last 16 years.

A critical long-term …

Recital: Convocation, April 30, 2024, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts
April 30, 2024
Tuesday Morning
11:00 a.m.

Hedging An Efficient Portfolio Against Expected Inflation Risk: An Applied Research In The Iraq Stock Exchange, Hasanain Faisal Hasan, Mustafa Muneer Isma’Eel

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research aims to hedge the efficient portfolio of the investor against the expected inflation risk and to evaluate the extent of improvement in the quality of its performance. It has applied to an intentional sample of companies whose shares traded on the Iraq Stock Exchange, consisting of (37) companies, with (120) monthly observations for each company from 2012 to 2021. The simple ranking model of Elton et al. (1978) has been used to build the nominally efficient portfolio and the inflation-adjusted model of Chen and Moore (1985) to hedge a portfolio against expected inflation risk. The Sharpe, Treynor, Jensen, …

The Effect Of Empowering Leadership On Creative Performance: An Analytical Research In Diyala General Company, Worood Mohammed Abdullah, Hadeel Kadhm Saeed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research aims to explore the impact of multifaceted empowering leadership (power and responsibility delegation, autonomous decision-making, knowledge sharing, skill development, and innovative performance training) as an independent variable in achieving multi-dimensional creative performance (authenticity, fluency, flexibility, self-efficacy) as a dependent variable. The research also aims to enhance the quality of empowering leadership among a sample of 117 leaders in Diyala Public Company through effective modern leadership styles. The research specifically focuses on the importance of creative performance in this sample. Data was collected using a questionnaire as the main tool and statistical methods such as standard deviation, Sobel test, …

Exploring Brand Loyalty In Online Shopping: The Context Of Vietnam's Household Appliances Market, Thai Dong Tan

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

In the dynamic e-commerce landscape, where online shopping has become a fundamental aspect of consumer behavior, a profound comprehension of the factors influencing brand loyalty is imperative for businesses striving to excel in the digital marketplace.This study aims to investigate the factors influencing brand loyalty of consumers in Viet Nam, with a specific focus on household appliance brands. Additionally, it seeks to elucidate the mediating role of customer satisfaction and brand trust in influencing brand loyalty. The study provides valuable information for developing effective brand strategies, helping strengthen customer loyalty, and increasing market share for home appliance brands. The research …

The Effect Of Blended Learning On Crisis Management During The Corona Pandemic (Covid-19), Azat Allah Yousif, Atheer Abdullah Mohammed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research endeavors to investigate the influence of blended learning on the effective management of the educational challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic within nine government and private colleges in Iraq, to assess the level of interest exhibited by these institutions in the principal research variables and their dimensions. Additionally, the research seeks to formulate a set of conclusions aimed at enhancing performance standards to ensure the attainment of quality outcomes. These conclusions are founded upon the novelty and pressing significance of these variables in sustaining the educational process. The research methodology adopted for this research is primarily descriptive and …