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Risk Management Fund Financial Statement 2022, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury. Apr 2026

Risk Management Fund Financial Statement 2022, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury.

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Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund Financial Report 2022, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury. Apr 2026

Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund Financial Report 2022, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury.

Financial Statements

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Chairs Of Excellence Program Financial Statement 2022, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury. Apr 2026

Chairs Of Excellence Program Financial Statement 2022, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury.

Financial Statements

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Able Tn Financial Statement 2022, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury. Apr 2026

Able Tn Financial Statement 2022, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury.

Financial Statements

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Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury. Apr 2026

Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

TCRS Financial Reports

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Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury. Apr 2026

Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

TCRS Financial Reports

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Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury. Apr 2026

Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

TCRS Financial Reports

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Plant Genetic Engineering For Cost-Effective Expression Of Therapeutic Proteins, Bikram Giri Apr 2026

Plant Genetic Engineering For Cost-Effective Expression Of Therapeutic Proteins, Bikram Giri

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Plant expression system offers a versatile platform for producing bioactive molecules, including monoclonal antibodies (mAb) and therapeutic proteins, offering a scalable, rapid, and cost-effective alternative to mammalian cell systems. Aim 1 of this project is to achieve a high expression level of therapeutic proteins. As a proof-of-concept, we selected Rituximab, a commercialized therapeutic mAb, to expressin N. tabacum. We also developed IgG Fc tag fusion constructs for cancer targeting protein production. However, one limitation of plant expression systems is that plant-specific N-glycans, such as β1,2-xylose and core α1,3-fucose, limit clinical translation, altering antibody effector functions eliciting immunogenic responses in humans. …


One Pot Conversion Of Cellulose To Dipropyl Ether And Dodecane, Katelyn Maness Apr 2026

One Pot Conversion Of Cellulose To Dipropyl Ether And Dodecane, Katelyn Maness

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Cellulose is one of the most abundant renewable biopolymers, and its conversion into alkane hydrocarbons represents a critical step towards meeting increasing demands for sustainable fuel production. Traditional processes for this conversion require high hydrogen pressures and extreme temperatures, with molecular hydrogen often sourced from petroleum refining. Cellulose is typically broken down into smaller hydrocarbons, deoxygenated, and undergoes catalytic hydrogen transfer to form desirable products. This study, however, demonstrates an alternative pathway for conversion of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) by employing metal oxides and hydrogen metal oxides (bronzes) under a modified ASTM E3417-24 acid hydrolysis protocol. Toluene allowed for extraction of …


Synthesis And Evaluation Of Dirhodium(Ii) Acetate Tolunitrile Complexes As Catalysts In Cyclopropanation Reactions, Kimia Ataran Apr 2026

Synthesis And Evaluation Of Dirhodium(Ii) Acetate Tolunitrile Complexes As Catalysts In Cyclopropanation Reactions, Kimia Ataran

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

In nature, chrysanthemum flowers naturally produce pyrethrin, a naturally occurring insecticide. A key feature of its chemical structure is a three-membered ring called cyclopropane. Synthesizing cyclopropane rings in the laboratory presents challenges, as a catalyst is required to facilitate the reaction. As a metal catalyst, dirhodium(II) tetraacetate has been used since 1976. Based on the structure of rhodium acetate bis-tolunitrile, one compound has a methyl group in the meta position and the other has a methyl in the para position. The hypothesis was that the meta-tolunitrile complex would facilitate the synthesis of cis-cyclopropane over trans-cyclopropane. The two isomers of rhodium …


Dental Hygiene Students’ Perceived Knowledge, Attitudes, And Confidence In Treating Patients With Sensory Processing Disorder, Hannah Dougherty Apr 2026

Dental Hygiene Students’ Perceived Knowledge, Attitudes, And Confidence In Treating Patients With Sensory Processing Disorder, Hannah Dougherty

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), may experience barriers to oral healthcare, including lack of dental provider knowledge, preparedness, and attitudes (Cermak et al., 2015). According to a qualitative study conducted by Dao et al. (2005), over 60% of dentists feel either poorly prepared or completely unprepared to safely and effectively treat patients with sensory disabilities. Additionally, a Qualtrics Likert-scale survey conducted by Lynch et al. (2023) studied the attitudes and behaviors of dental providers toward treating patients with special needs. Following analysis, the researchers determined the average dental provider’s confidence in treating patients with special needs …


Self-Compassion And Health In Sexual Minorities: Do Reductions In Internalized Homophobia, Better Sleep, And Less Depression Explain The Link?, Jordan Godfrey Apr 2026

Self-Compassion And Health In Sexual Minorities: Do Reductions In Internalized Homophobia, Better Sleep, And Less Depression Explain The Link?, Jordan Godfrey

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Purpose: LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) individuals experience persistent health disparities, including poor general health. Internalized homophobia, or negative attitudes directed toward one’s identity, is related to such outcomes, potentially via its deleterious impact on sleep and mood. However, self-compassion, encompassing self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness, may mitigate these effects. Methods: We hypothesized that self-compassion would be positively associated with general health, and that this association would be serially mediated by internalized homophobia, sleep quality, and depression. Our national sample (N = 441) completed self-report measures. We conducted bivariate correlation and serial mediation regression analyses, covarying …


Product Of Arachidonic Acid Oxidation Inhibits Neutrophil Migration By Forming The Inflammatory Substrate For Integrin Αmβ2, Jared Casteel Apr 2026

Product Of Arachidonic Acid Oxidation Inhibits Neutrophil Migration By Forming The Inflammatory Substrate For Integrin Αmβ2, Jared Casteel

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Oxidation of arachidonic acid generates biologically active derivatives that play a critical role in shaping the inflammatory response. One such derivative, carboxypropylpyrrole (CPP), is a stable end-product of arachidonic acid oxidation that has been previously described and detected in inflamed tissues; however, its pathophysiological contribution to inflammation has not been investigated. CPP forms covalent adducts with the extracellular matrix and plasma proteins, altering their biochemical properties and receptor-binding characteristics. Here, we examined how CPP formation impacts neutrophil migration during acute inflammation. Using cell adhesion assays and biolayer interferometry, we identified integrins αMβ2 and αDβ2 as receptors for CPP-modified proteins. Among …


Evidence-Informed Triage For Ophthalmology Consultation In Orbital Fracture Patients At Risk For Open Globe Injury, Rupert Congmon Apr 2026

Evidence-Informed Triage For Ophthalmology Consultation In Orbital Fracture Patients At Risk For Open Globe Injury, Rupert Congmon

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Orbital fractures are common in facial trauma, yet only a subset of patients sustain vision-threatening ocular injuries such as open globe injury (OGI) requiring emergent ophthalmic intervention. Prior national electronic health record analysis demonstrates measurable but non-universal co-occurrence between orbital fracture and OGI, supporting development of risk-based rather than reflexive consultation strategies. We performed a targeted synthesis of peer-reviewed ophthalmology, emergency medicine, trauma surgery, and radiology literature to identify reproducible clinical and imaging predictors of severe ocular injury in orbital fracture patients and to translate convergent findings into a practical, risk-stratified consultation framework. Across heterogeneous retrospective cohorts, decreased visual acuity …


Promoting Resilience And Emotional Well-Being In Appalachian Middle School Students Through The Learning To Breathe Curriculum, Kinner Flaglor Apr 2026

Promoting Resilience And Emotional Well-Being In Appalachian Middle School Students Through The Learning To Breathe Curriculum, Kinner Flaglor

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Background: Adolescents in the Appalachian region face disproportionately high rates of mental health problems and suicide, a disparity driven by geographic and social isolation, limited access to mental health services, and socioeconomic challenges. School-based, positive mental health interventions are a promising avenue for protection during the middle school developmental period. We utilized Learning to Breathe (L2B), an evidence-based, school-based mindfulness intervention designed to enhance emotion regulation, attention, and stress management skills. Hypothesis and Methods: We hypothesized that students participating in L2B would show significantly higher resilience scores post-intervention. Following IRB approval and parental opt-in, 18 students received the L2B intervention …


Reduced Hypoxia-Dependent Signaling As A Potential Hemodynamic Mechanism Of Anemia Following Acute Kidney Injury, Shreya Priyadarshi Apr 2026

Reduced Hypoxia-Dependent Signaling As A Potential Hemodynamic Mechanism Of Anemia Following Acute Kidney Injury, Shreya Priyadarshi

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Anemia frequently develops after acute kidney injury (AKI), yet the mechanisms underlying its onset remain unclear. Our laboratory has shown that AKI produces disproportionate reductions in glomerular filtration rate relative to renal blood flow, potentially reducing renal oxygen demand more than delivery. We hypothesized that these hemodynamic alterations attenuate post-ischemic hypoxic signaling, leading to reduced hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α)-mediated erythropoietin (EPO) expression and anemia. This study examined whether increasing severity of renal ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury promotes anemia and alters indices consistent with reduced hypoxic signaling during early AKI. Male rats underwent right uninephrectomy with sham IR (n=3) or left renal IR …


Appalachian Therapies, Emma Marie Wilson Apr 2026

Appalachian Therapies, Emma Marie Wilson

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

It is predicted that by 2050, deaths due to antibiotic resistance will supersede cancer and cardiovascular disease as the number one cause of death in the world. The present research aims to study the polymicrobial interactions of microbial communities in the Appalachian region. Microbial samples were obtained from mountains surrounding East Tennessee State University, isolated and screened against common human opportunistic bacteria. One particular bacterium, S1S4-10, was found to be antagonistic against Bacillus subtilis and created zones-of-inhibition on agar media. Reverse testing found that the B. subtilis did not have a counter inhibition against S1S4-10. Co-cultures found that S2S4-10 could …


Using Comparative Auditory Morphology To Explore Sensory Adaptation In Extinct And Extant Red Pandas, David Johnson Apr 2026

Using Comparative Auditory Morphology To Explore Sensory Adaptation In Extinct And Extant Red Pandas, David Johnson

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Modern red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) persist today across fragmented habitats of the eastern Himalayas, whereas extinct members of the family (Ailuridae) were more broadly distributed across much of the Northern Hemisphere during the late Miocene and early Pliocene. This disparity is likely the result of differences in ecological tolerances and/or behavior. Unfortunately, most fossil ailurids are fragmentary and/or poorly preserved. However, Pristinailurus bristoli, from the Gray Fossil Site of eastern TN, is represented by two nearly complete skeletons, including unusually well-preserved skulls, affording the opportunity to test that hypothesis. Preliminary analysis of dental morphology and locomotor adaptations of P. bristoli …


Examining The Need For A Regional Crime Gun Intelligence Center: Enhancing Firearm Investigations Through Real-Time Intelligence, Sandra Darko, Bamidele Adeolegan Ogundipe Apr 2026

Examining The Need For A Regional Crime Gun Intelligence Center: Enhancing Firearm Investigations Through Real-Time Intelligence, Sandra Darko, Bamidele Adeolegan Ogundipe

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Gun violence continues to be a serious public safety issue in rural areas of East Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and western North Carolina. While these communities face many of the same firearm-related crimes seen in larger cities, the challenges are often greater due to wide geographic coverage, limited law enforcement resources, and weak coordination between agencies.


Bridging (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana-Ing) The Gap Between Yoga And Digestion, Trinny Duncan Apr 2026

Bridging (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana-Ing) The Gap Between Yoga And Digestion, Trinny Duncan

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Exploration of the gut-brain axis has been at the forefront of nutrition research, and the various connections between stress and digestion have been established through a multitude of studies. Yoga is a multifaceted form of holistic therapy known for its stretching (asana) techniques, breathing (pranayama) practices, and focus on the mind-body connection; it is a common practice amongst those looking to improve flexibility, build strength, and reduce stress. The purpose of this research is to explore the connection between yoga and digestion by surveying yogis in the United States of America. The participants were at least 18 years of age …


Family Structure And Elementary Students’ English Language Arts (Ela) Achievement: A Quantitative Case Study, Sophia Coulter Apr 2026

Family Structure And Elementary Students’ English Language Arts (Ela) Achievement: A Quantitative Case Study, Sophia Coulter

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

There are many factors that affect a child’s literacy abilities, especially their family structure. Research shows that children in two-parent homes, particularly ones where parents are married and are the biological parents, have greater academic success. However, little research has examined how the number of caregivers, rather than household structure, relates to literacy achievement. This undergraduate honors thesis study seeks to address this gap by examining patterns in English Language Arts (ELA) standardized test scores of students in third grade and the number of adult caregivers in the home. Understanding these patterns may contribute to the ability of educators to …


Leveraging Mammal Mycophagy To Determine Factors Shaping Truffle Diversity In The Southern Appalachian Mountains, Brittany Hartsock Apr 2026

Leveraging Mammal Mycophagy To Determine Factors Shaping Truffle Diversity In The Southern Appalachian Mountains, Brittany Hartsock

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic associations with tree roots, aiding in the absorption of water and minerals from the soil in exchange for nutrients. Many mycorrhizal fungi are hypogeous (truffle-forming), fruiting underground and containing spores that are dispersed via animals. Mycophagous mammals rely on truffles as a key food source, maintaining the feedback loop between mycorrhizal partnerships and forest regeneration through fungal consumption and spore dispersal. Despite the Southern Appalachian Mountains being a truffle biodiversity hotspot, little is known about the factors driving their fruiting in the region. Understanding these factors is particularly crucial amid rapid anthropogenic change. Because truffles are …


Investigating Polymicrobial Interactions And Antibiotic Susceptibility Of Leclercia Pneumoniae, Amber Bhimani Apr 2026

Investigating Polymicrobial Interactions And Antibiotic Susceptibility Of Leclercia Pneumoniae, Amber Bhimani

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Leclercia pneumoniae is an emerging Gram-negative bacterium whose polymicrobial interactions and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns remain poorly characterized, limiting our understanding of its clinical behavior and treatment response. This study investigated the growth behavior and bacterial interactions of L. pneumoniae when co-cultured with Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus to better understand competitive and inhibitory dynamics within microbial environments. It was hypothesized that co-culturing with Bacillus species would influence the growth of L. pneumoniae due to competitive interactions. Controlled in vitro experiments were conducted using monoculture and co-culture plating techniques to assess changes in colony morphology and potential zones of inhibition. Comparative …


Elevational Variation In Tree Seed Production In Southern Appalachia, Emma Grace Bradley Apr 2026

Elevational Variation In Tree Seed Production In Southern Appalachia, Emma Grace Bradley

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

Seed production is an important component of forest demography and partially determines the structure and composition of future forests. Seed production is also tightly tied to environmental drivers, and so it is imperative that we understand patterns and mechanisms associated with seed production within the context of environmental variation and change. Here, I investigate patterns of seed production in response to elevational and environmental variation in mapped tree stands in eastern Tennessee.


State Of Tennessee Advisory Council On Workers' Compensation, 2022 Summary Of Significant Tennessee Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decision, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury. Apr 2026

State Of Tennessee Advisory Council On Workers' Compensation, 2022 Summary Of Significant Tennessee Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decision, Tennessee. Department Of The Treasury.

Worker's Compensation Reports

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State Of Tennessee Advisory Council On Workers' Compensation, 2023 Summary Of Significant Tennessee Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decision, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury. Apr 2026

State Of Tennessee Advisory Council On Workers' Compensation, 2023 Summary Of Significant Tennessee Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decision, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

Worker's Compensation Reports

No abstract provided.


State Of Tennessee Advisory Council On Workers' Compensation, 2024 Summary Of Significant Tennessee Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decision, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury. Apr 2026

State Of Tennessee Advisory Council On Workers' Compensation, 2024 Summary Of Significant Tennessee Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decision, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

Worker's Compensation Reports

No abstract provided.


State Of Tennessee Advisory Council On Workers' Compensation, 2025 Summary Of Significant Tennessee Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decision, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury. Apr 2026

State Of Tennessee Advisory Council On Workers' Compensation, 2025 Summary Of Significant Tennessee Supreme Court Workers' Compensation Decision, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

Worker's Compensation Reports

No abstract provided.


Unclaimed Property Division Annual Report Fiscal Year 2023, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury. Apr 2026

Unclaimed Property Division Annual Report Fiscal Year 2023, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

Unclaimed Property Reports

No abstract provided.


Unclaimed Property Division Annual Report Fiscal Year 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury. Apr 2026

Unclaimed Property Division Annual Report Fiscal Year 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Treasury.

Unclaimed Property Reports

No abstract provided.