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Investigating Racial Differences In The Receipt Of Antenatal Interventions Prior To Periviable Delivery, Niurka Monteserin, Whitney Bender

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) provides guidance on the use of antenatal corticosteroids, antibiotics, and cesarean delivery in the periviable period. Although racial differences exist in postnatal active management of periviable neonates have been described, less is known about racial differences in antenatal interventions preceding delivery.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate differences in the receipt of antenatal interventions before periviable delivery by birthing parent race.

METHODS:  We conducted a population-based cohort study using the National Center for Health Statistics database including periviable deliveries (20w0d-25w6d) from 2016-2021. Individuals delivering a non-anomalous live singleton gestation in a hospital were included. Births …

Impact Of Food Insecurity On The Management Of Children With Food Allergy: A Scoping Review, Kiranjit Atwal, Kate Maslin

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Child health and development are affected by food insecurity, which is an increasing phenomenon globally. The rates of food allergy are also increasing, and the multifaceted burden is well documented. The higher costs of allergen-free food, essential to food allergy management, may compound the levels of food insecurity, but evidence is still emerging. This scoping review was conducted with the aim to understand the impact of food insecurity on the management of children living with food allergy by mapping the current types of evidence, key concepts, and research gaps. Following JBI methodology, evidence about children aged ≤18 years living in …

Applied Washington Consensus: Analyzing Chile's Success And Venezuela's Failure—Institutional Frameworks, Policy Sequencing, And Economic Liberalization In Latin America (1980s–2010)., Gjergji Bacuku

Dartmouth College Master’s Theses

The Washington Consensus emerged in the late 1980s as a practical policy

framework in response to the prolonged economic crisis faced by Latin American

countries. The Washington Consensus is a central factor in the modern economic history

of Latin America due to its influence on the region. This list of policy actions was

deemed desirable for Latin American countries, mostly agreed upon by economists from

the IMF, the World Bank, and the U.S. Treasury in Washington. As a result, many

countries in the region accepted the Washington Consensus as a stabilizing mechanism,

while others rejected it. This thesis discusses the …

Economic Drivers Of International Migration To Türkiye: A Regional Comparison Study, Bekir Gündoğmuş, Musa Bayir, Ahmed Yusuf Sarihan

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

This study investigates the macroeconomic determinants of registered international migration to Türkiye by employing panel data regression techniques at the NUTS-2 regional level for the period 2016–2022. The results reveal that per capita income, employment, and the share of industry, services, and construction sectors in total production have a statistically significant and positive impact on migration inflows, while inflation exhibits a negative effect. However, agricultural production proportion and export performance do not appear to significantly influence regional migrant preferences. Causality tests further support the existence of both bidirectional and unidirectional relationships between economic indicators and migration. The findings underscore the …

Rehabilitation Belief And Engagement Transformation (Rbet) Model: A Grounded Theory Approach, Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, Marc Eric S. Reyes, Karen Katrina V. Trinidad

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

Competitive sports injuries have significant physiological and psychological consequences for athletes. While rehabilitation medicine effectively addresses the physical aspects of injury recovery, the psychological and emotional journey of injured athletes remains neglected. Thus, the current study addresses this gap by examining athletes’ transforming belief systems and emotional experiences during injury rehabilitation. A qualitative research design grounded in grounded theory principles was conducted with professional athletes to understand how their beliefs toward rehabilitation evolved over time. Findings revealed a dynamic process of belief transformation consisting of seven interconnected stages, captured in the Rehabilitation Belief and Engagement Transformation (RBET) Model: (1) Pre-rehabilitation …

Use Of Tyrx Antibacterial Envelope In Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Surgery: A Prospective Pilot Study., Jack T. Rifkin, Julia A. Baran, Brian H. Im, Tej J. Desai, Jordan Dehoratius, Oleksandr Kolesnikov, Paul Chung

Department of Neurology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Infection remains a major concern in inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) surgery. Medtronic's TYRX Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope is a polypropylene mesh pocket delivering minocycline and rifampin for 7 days and fully absorbing in 9 weeks. It is currently FDA-approved for use with cardiac pacemakers and neuromodulation devices. There is no indication for use in IPP surgeries, particularly for enveloping the scrotal pump during implantation.

AIM: This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, safety, and early patient-reported outcomes with the use of the absorbable antibacterial envelope during IPP surgery.

METHODS: Fifteen men who underwent primary or revision IPP placement by a single …

Influence Of Gas Atmosphere And Deposition Time On Si/Mno₂ Thin Films Properties Deposited By Magnetron Sputtering For Supercapacitor Application, Tansya Trisnatika Dewi, Boon Tong Goh, Reza Akbar Pahlevi, Ishmah Luthfiyah, Markus Diantoro

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Thin films of MnO₂ were successfully deposited onto Si substrates using the magnetron sputtering technique in various gas atmospheres and deposition times to study their influence on the structural, morphological, electrical, and electrochemical properties for application as supercapacitor electrodes. Structural analysis using XRD showed that deposition under an Ar+O₂ gas atmosphere increased the crystallite size and crystallinity of the Si/MnO₂ films, while shorter deposition times reduced the crystallite size and lowered the crystallinity. Surface morphology observation using SEM showed that the film deposited in an Ar+O₂ gas atmosphere had smaller, more uniform, evenly distributed, and closely …

Influence Of Fiber Loading And Cu/Sio₂ Fillers On Mechanical And Physical Properties Of Sugarcane Bagasse Epoxy Composites, Ansor Salim Siregar, Indra Indra, Agung Fauzi Hanafi, Sunny Ineza Putri

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The rising worldwide need for lightweight, high-strength, and eco-friendly materials has driven considerable investigation into natural fiber composites. This research offers an extensive examination of the creation and characterization of a new hybrid composite designed for high-performance sports equipment. The composite structure consists of an epoxy matrix strengthened with sugarcane bagasse fibers and synergistic blend of copper and silicon dioxide hybrid particulate fillers. Three unique composite variations were created, with systematically adjusted weight fractions of sugarcane bagasse fiber (35%, 31%, 27%) and hybrid fillers. A thorough assessment of mechanical and physical properties was carried out following ASTM standards. The results …

Is Panic Over E-Bike Safety Justified? A Review Of The Literature And Comparative Analysis With Conventional Bicycles And E-Scooters, Amir Ghanbari, Asha Weinstein Agrawal, Kevin Fang

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The increasing popularity of e-bikes has prompted global concerns about their safety. This literature review synthesizes English-language literature on e-bike safety, focusing on publication trends, data sources, major themes, and comparisons with human-powered bicycles and e-scooters. In total, 197 studies published between 2009 and June 2024 were reviewed. Research activity has expanded rapidly in recent years, with China and the United States emerging as the leading countries. Most studies examined rider demographics, crash involvement, rider behaviors, and comparisons with other traffic modes. The most common data sources were medical records, surveys, and naturalistic designs. Among studies comparing e-bike safety with …

Missouri Balances Ai Innovation With Regulation In State Government, Truman Griessel

Lindenlink (2012- )

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A Millstone Quarry On The ‘Akko Coastline, Ehud Galili, Jacob Sharvit

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Remains Of A Bathhouse And Other Structures At Baqa El-Gharbiya, Radwan Badhi

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A Sixth–Seventh Century Ce(?) Structure Near ‘En ‘Aneva, Yosef Porath

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A Pottery Kiln Near The Giv‘Ati Junction, Ya‘Aqov Y. Baumgarten

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A Roman-Period Burial Cave From Eṭ-Ṭaiyiba, In The Sharon, Eli Yannai

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The Coins From Migdal, Danny Syon

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The Findings From Two Excavations At Migdal, Hana Abu ‘Uqsa

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Glass Vessels From Area B2 In Migdal, Yael Gorin-Rosen

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Two Second-Temple-Period Burial Caves In Abu Ṭor, Jerusalem, Amit Re’Em

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A Tambourine-Holding Figurine From Tell Jatt, Tzaḥ Horowitz

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Petrographic Analysis Of Sugar Vessels From Lower Ḥorbat Manot, Anastasia Shapiro

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Charred Wood Remains From Lower Ḥorbat Manot, Western Galilee, Uri Baruch

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The Excavations At Lower Ḥorbat Manot: A Medieval Sugar-Production Site, Edna J. Stern

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Yet Another Medieval Tower And Section Of Jerusalem’S Ancient Walls (Armenian Patriarchate Road), Jon Seligman

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Textiles And Cordage From ‘Avdat—The Cave Of The Saints, Orit Shamir, Alisa Baginski

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Soundings At Ḥorbat ‘Ammudim, Lower Galilee, Eliot Braun

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A Byzantine Warehouse And Anchorage South Of Ashqelon, Peter Fabian, Yuval Goren

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A Shrine Of Three Religions On The Mount Of Olives: Tomb Of Hulda The Prophetess; Grotto Of Saint Pelagia; Tomb Of Rabi‘A Al-‘Adawiyya, Jon Seligman, Rafa Abu Raya

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A Hebrew Seal From Jaffa And The Hebrew Script In The Post-First Temple Period, Martin Peilstöcker, Benjamin Sass

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A Sixth-Century Bce Edomite Seal From ‘En Ḥaẓeva, Joseph Naveh

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