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Zoo U: An Emotional Wellness Intervention Case Study, Georgia B. Reemts

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effects of Zoo U, a digital game-based social-emotional learning (SEL) intervention, on a third-grade student's self-control and peer relationship skills. Zoo U focuses on teaching social skills by providing practice opportunities through a virtual simulation that mimics realistic school scenarios, targeting 6 core skill areas: communication, cooperation, emotion regulation, empathy, impulse control, and social initiation. The student participant received the intervention service once each week for nine sessions. Progress monitoring measures included student self-report direct behavior ratings (DBR), observational DBR reporting from the student’s classroom teacher, and Zoo U activity reports. …

What Are The Specific Parameters Of Cold-Water Immersion On Its Positive Effects On Recovery And Sleep In The Physically Active Population?, Landyn L. James, Jay Albrecht, Dawn Hammerschmidt

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Cold-water immersion (CWI) is widely used in athletic and rehabilitative settings to enhance post‑exercise recovery, yet optimal treatment parameters remain inconsistent across clinical practice. Physically active individuals frequently seek recovery strategies that improve muscle function and sleep quality, creating a need to evaluate the evidence supporting specific CWI protocols. Focused Clinical Question: The purpose of this critically appraised topic (CAT) was to determine which temperature and duration parameters of CWI most effectively improve muscle recovery and sleep in physically active populations. A focused clinical question was developed using the PICO framework. Search Strategies: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were identified through …

Investigating The Relationship Between Student Nurse Perceptions Of Faculty Caring Interactions And Their Reported Professional Quality Of Life, Lynette A. How

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

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Burnout and compassion satisfaction in academic clinical contexts are critical dimensions of professional quality of life (ProQOL) in nursing education, yet their influence on student perceptions of faculty caring remains underexplored. Guided by Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and a social constructivist lens, this quantitative, cross-sectional correlational study examined relationships between nursing students’ self-reported professional quality of life and perceptions of faculty caring interactions. Data were collected from 207 prelicensure nursing students enrolled in practical, associate, and baccalaureate programs at two Midwestern institutions. Two validated instruments were employed: the Professional Quality of Life Scale – Short Version (Short ProQOL) …

A Critically Appraised Topic: Effectiveness Of Hydrogen-Rich Water Therapies In Reducing Inflammation, Bill Craig, Dawn Hammerschmidt, Jay Albrecht

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Inflammation is an important part of healing, but prolonged inflammation or inflammatory disease can cause excess pain and tissue damage. Hydrogen-rich water therapies have shown to have positive effects on this wide variety of conditions and may have a role in future therapeutic intervention for inflammatory conditions and acute injury care. Hydrogen is a commonly known element that has recently been the subject of scientific studies to analyze its beneficial properties when used as a therapeutic intervention. Hydrogen is physically the smallest element on the periodic table, and when two hydrogen atoms combine to form H2, it is known as …

Short-Term Bayesian Influenza Forecasting In A Hospital Environment Using A Linear Kalman Filter., Shankar Kaleeswaran Mani, Grzegorz A Rempala, Eben Kenah, Fernanda L Schumacher

Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles

Accurately forecasting the weekly number of influenza (flu) lab tests and positive cases is important for hospitals as they work to plan staffing, manage supplies, and provide timely patient care. In this paper, we describe a practical use of a Bayesian Kalman filter to forecast weekly flu tests and positives in a hospital setting. Using data from a large hospital system in Ohio, we show that this approach, which blends real-time hospital information with historical patterns, offers a dependable way to anticipate flu-related patient volume as far as four weeks ahead.

Effects Of Natural And Urban Soundscapes On Affective States And Concentration In Educational Settings, Ahmad Rusdi, Fani Eka Nurtjahjo, Mutiara Sari, Elmira Syamsa Musliha, Hasya Nadhira, Rahmanisa Maharani, Gladys Marisca, Aisyah Raihana Azzah

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Although environmental noise has been extensively studied, limited research has compared the differential effects of natural and urban soundscapes on psychological outcomes. This pilot study examined the impact of urban and natural soundscapes on students’ concentration and affective responses. A pre–post experimental design with two groups was implemented, involving 12 undergraduate participants (aged 18–24 years) with equal gender representation. Concentration was measured using the polyshape board, which was preliminary validated in this study, while affective states (pleasantness and arousal) were assessed using the Affect Grid Scale (AGS) before and after exposure. Given the limited sample size and the ordinal data, …

Development Of Small-Molecule Therapeutics Targeting Neurodegenerative Diseases And Oncology, Thomas Webster

Theses & Dissertations

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and colorectal cancer (CRC) remain significant clinical challenges requiring improved therapeutic strategies. This dissertation describes the design, synthesis, and pharmacological evaluation of structurally diverse small-molecule scaffolds targeting the sigma-1 receptor (S1R) for symptomatic modulation in AD, the dopamine D4 receptor (D4R) for management of L-DOPA–induced dyskinesia in PD, and claudin-1 for targeted intervention in CRC. Fused azabicyclic scaffolds were developed as S1R modulators, and systematic structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies identified key structural features governing receptor affinity, selectivity, metabolic stability, and central nervous system penetration. Optimized analogs demonstrated improved metabolic stability and favorable brain exposure, …

Inconsistencies Emerge Between Regional And Local-Scale Water Security Metrics At Military Installations, Abigail Birnbaum, Michael L. Berg, Caitlin Grady, Daniel J. Weeks, Christopher M. Chini

Faculty Publications

Recent United States federal policy for military installations has emphasized the importance of developing a standardized approach for water security assessment to monitor changes in water resources and the ability for an installation to meet both its civilian and mission needs. For military installations in the United States, these assessments must consider demands both inside and outside the installation’s fence line, as regional resources are required to meet mission readiness. Focusing on physical water scarcity, this study compares four water security metrics with unique formulations and spatial resolutions, including an installation-scale metric and multiple regional metrics defined for either baseline …

To Reveal Hpws Factors Shaping Turnover Intention Within The Uzbekistan Automotive Industry, Jinwoong Yoo, Isroiljon Alimov, Hyunmi Jang, Saeyeon Roh

Plymouth Business School

Drawing on the JD-R theory, this research examines a paradox: HPWS elements, typically deemed as job resources, can function as job demands under certain conditions, increasing turnover intention in Uzbekistan’s automotive sector. Using fsQCA on 230 responses, four configurations were discovered, including a robust pattern indicating that when most resources exist, including compensation, the absence of communication can shape turnover intention. Findings extend the JD-R theory by revealing how HPWS can act as demands depending on resource combinations, and provide suggestions for leaders and HR managers to adjust HPWS practices in high-growth and resource-constrained environments in Uzbekistan.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin Named Keynote Speaker At New York Law School’S 134th Commencement, Allison Gillingham

NYLS Community News

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May 7, 2026

The Breeze, 2020-

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Gut Microbiota Modulation Of Regulatory Dna Elements Revealed By Massively Parallel Functional Characterization, Chadmirah Zaratiana, Adheet Ganesh, Yang E Li, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Cis-regulatory elements (CREs) are central to dynamic gene regulation in hepatocytes, yet most functional annotations derive from in vitro models that poorly capture physiological regulation. We systematically profiled 109,386 human liver-derived CREs using massively parallel reporter assays in hepatocytes under matched in vitro and in vivo conditions. In vivo-active functional CREs (fCREs) were enriched for H3K27ac and chromatin accessibility and were regulated by diverse transcription factors in the human liver. We further demonstrate that gut microbiota-derived signals modulate fCRE activity and target gene expression in vivo, in part via the KEAP1/NFE2L2 antioxidant pathway. Specific microbial metabolites directly altered the activity …

Cellular And Molecular Basis Of Pfcoronin Function In Artemisinin Resistance In Plasmodium Falciparum, Imran Ullah, Eva S Istvan, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Artemisinin combination therapies are central to malaria control, but their efficacy is threatened by the emergence of resistant Plasmodium falciparum strains. While the role of Pfkelch13 mutations is well established, mutations in Pfcoronin have also been implicated in treatment failure, revealing layers of resistance complexity. Here, we define the cellular mechanism of Pfcoronin‑mediated artemisinin resistance. PfCoronin interacts with PfActin and localizes to the parasite plasma membrane, the digestive vacuole membrane, and small vesicles containing host cell material. Mutations in PfCoronin disrupt its localization and perturb PfActin homeostasis, altering the distribution of ring‑stage morphologies, including a reduced proportion of parasites adopting …

Genetic Analysis Of The X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Gene Abcd1 In Drosophila Uncovers A Conserved Phenotype, Joshua Manor, Sharayu V Jangam, Hyung-Lok Chung, Pranjali Bhagwat, Jonathan C Andrews, Hillary Chester, Shu Kondo, Saurabh Srivastav, Juan Botas, Ann B Moser, Suzette M Huguenin, Michael F Wangler

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by a loss-of-function (LOF) mutation in the ATP-binding cassette subfamily D member 1 (ABCD1) gene, leading to the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). This disorder exhibits striking heterogeneity; some male patients develop an early childhood neuroinflammatory demyelination disorder, while other patients, including adult males and most affected female carriers, experience a chronic progressive myelopathy. Adrenocortical failure is observed in almost all male patients, with the age of onset varying, sometimes being the first diagnostic finding. The gene underlying this spectrum of disease encodes an ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter that …

Jacksonian Democracy: Triumph Or Tragedy?, Gabe Blumer

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

This capstone paper analyzes Andrew Jackson's presidential impact on democracy and discusses its strengths and weaknesses as a whole. It goes over the impact on white men, black Americans, and Native Americans in particular.

A Methodological Dismantling: Manet’S Olympia And The Rupture Of The Western Reclining Nude, Abigail Charlotte Van Hoak

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

The question is whether Édouard Manet was shaped by his era or doing the shaping, and Olympia answers it. It was not an accident but a methodical dismantling of a centuries-old tradition, and by refusing to look away from modern life he forced everyone else to reckon with it too. The reclining nude has never recovered. For centuries, artists from Titian to Ingres constructed a genre around idealized bodies, mythological distance, and an uncontested male gaze that rendered real women into timeless passive objects. Manet inherited that tradition and refused to perpetuate it. Through the theoretical frameworks of Berger and …

All Or Nothing: How Relationship Volatility Can Lead To Disordered Eating Habits, Hibah Ali

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Emotional eating remains one of the most prevalent yet overlooked coping mechanism among adolescents and young adults. A 2025 meta-analysis reported a 44.9% global prevalence of emotional eating among overweight and obese individuals, calling attention to this growing public health concern. Among the many factors contributing to this trend, the quality of one’s intimate relationships is a crucial influence on overall health. With a focus on heterosexual relationships, manipulative behaviors such as love-bombing can trigger feelings of shame and rejection, which can then lead to individuals seeking control over other aspects of their lives. Grounded in Emotional Regulation Theory, this …

Current Options And Future Trends In Green Fuels Storage, Muhammad Anas Maqbool, Md Jahir Rizvi, Yeaw Chu Lee, Pablo Borja Rosales

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

The global transition to renewable energy underscores the urgent need for safe, efficient, and cost-effective storage solutions for green hydrogen and green ammonia. This review critically examines their fundamental characteristics and unique behaviours, emphasising storage, handling, and integration engineering challenges. To identify the influential studies, knowledge gaps and future trends in the research area, a systematic Scopus-based bibliometric and data analysis is conducted. A novel approach is adopted to identify the better green energy storage option between green hydrogen storage and green ammonia storage, combining a risk-mitigation assessment framework, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis, and a multicriteria taxonomy based …

Exploring Weight Loss Medication Discourse: Mixed Methods Analysis Of Us-Based Facebook Posts, Elizabeth Dennard Mph, Katrina Makres Mph, Amrutha Alibilli, Vidur Jain, Anne Wang, Roger Abim-Karmon, Shaniece Criss Scd, Yulin Hswen Scd, Quynh C. Nguyen Phd, Alexandria Ratzki-Leewing Phd, Rozalina G. Mccoy Md, Thu T. Nguyen Scd

Health Sciences Publications

Background: Despite the documented clinical efficacy of weight loss medications, few large-scale mixed methods studies have captured the experiences of individuals taking these medications.

Objective: This study aims to examine dominant themes and public narratives about the perceived benefits, challenges, identity-based experiences, and the broader sociocultural framing of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use on Facebook.

Methods: We used CrowdTangle to collect 2500 US-based Facebook posts from January 1, 2022, to May 31, 2024. Bidirectional encoder representations from transformers topic modeling was used to identify latent topics, followed by a qualitative thematic analysis.

Results: An analysis of 2500 Facebook posts revealed …

Digital Transformation And Adaptive Capacity Of Banks In Tanzania: The Mediating Effect Of Knowledge Sharing, Sospeter Muchunguzi, Ulingeta O. L. Mbamba, Victor G. Wilson

Business Management Review

Amid rising competition and uncertainty, banks are increasingly adopting digital technologies to sustain adaptive capacity and competitiveness. This study examines the mediating effect of knowledge sharing in the influence of digital transformation on adaptive capacity. Drawing on an integrative theoretical framework combining the Dynamic Capability Theory, the Affordance Theory and the Adaptive Structuration Theory, a deductive approach was used, involving a sample size of forty-three (43) banks in Tanzania. Data were collected using a questionnaire administered through a drop-off and pick-up-later method and analyzed with PLS-SEM using SmartPLS software. We found that digital transformation of customer touchpoints makes banks more …

The Influence Of Digital Audit Capability On Tax Compliance In Tanzania, Henry Zeno Chalu, Daudi Deokari Mtena

Business Management Review

The research evaluates the effects of digital audit capacity on tax compliance in Tanzania, focusing on challenges such as tax avoidance and administrative inefficiency. It applies the Task-Technology Fit Theory and Deterrence Theory in tax audit to examine the relationship between digital audit capability and tax compliance. The findings show that digital audit capability has significantly enhanced tax compliance through data integrity, security, and analytical capability. These features minimize misreporting, secure financial information, and build trust while uncovering predictive insights. The current study also has implications for tax policy by highlighting the promise of digital audit capability in enhancing both …

Suatu Tinjauan Atas Pemberian Suaka Terhadap Pengungsi Berdasarkan Konvensi Internasional, Yon Riezky Prasetyo

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Kajian Hukum Sengketa Tanah Di Lokasi Transmigrasi Kecamatan Muara Sungkal Kabupaten Lampung Utara Propinsi Lampung, Suparjo Sujadi

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Keuangan Daerah: Berdasarkan Uu No. 32 Tahun 2004 Tentang Pemerintahan Daerah, Harsanto Nursadi

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Master Settlement And Acquisition Agreement (Msaa) Dan Master Refinancing And Note Issuance Agreement (Mrnia) Dalam Perspektif Hukum Perdata (Suatu Tinjauan Singkat), Ari Wahyudi Hertanto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Komisi Yudisial Sebagai Lembaga Kontrol Terhadap Hakim, Lintong O. Siahaan

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Hukum Rakyat A La Friedrich Karl Von Savignyl, Antonius Cahyadi

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga Terhadap Perempuan, Dewi Lestari

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Mahkamah Konstitusi Dan Hak Asasi Manusia Dalam Era Reformasi: Peran Mahkamah Konstitusi Dalam Menyusun Konsepsi Keadilan Transisional Di Indonesia, Muhammad Ajisatria

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Upaya-Upaya Hukum Terhadap Penetapan, Nurul Elmiyah, Suparjo Sujadi

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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