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Focus Group: Practitioners, Ron Pickell, Sonja Cartwright

Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Facilitated by Ron Pickell and Sonja Cartwright.

Participants included: Keith Acker , Pedro Albeiteris, Luis Aviles, Cris Cazarine, Lamarre Guerrier, Zira Lalanzira, Vidal Mendoza, John Nebare, Roldanardy Norelus, Manny Ojeda, Tamara Pierre, Freddy Rodriguez, Eli Rojas Jr., Don Tamayo.

Summary, Steve Case

Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Practicing The Way: Be With Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did, By John Mark Comer, Steve Case

Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Partnering Church And Home: Discipleship For The Next Generation, By Denise Muir Kjesbo, Shelley Henning, And Luz Gálvez De Figueroa, Nelson Silva

Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide For Your Child’S Spiritual Formation, By Jared Patrick Boyd, Steve Case

Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Water Depth On Heart Rate, Rate Of Perceived Exertion, And Gait During Underwater Treadmill Walking In Healthy Older Adults, Edgar Gonzalez, Hayley Moore, Sage Robertson, Riley Tucker

Undergraduate Posters

Some of the aging population do not meet the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for physical activity. This is due to numerous barriers: pain, fear of injury, and limitation with mobility. Underwater treadmill (UWT) training, a specific type of aquatic exercise, supports cardiovascular and muscular health while providing low impact on the joints. Underwater treadmill allows the exercise intensity to be manipulated through the depth and the speed. However, the effects of varying immersion heights on heart rate (HR), rate of perceived exertion (RPE), and stride frequency (SF) in a healthy older adult population remain unclear. Thus, the …

Use Of Period- Or Fertility-Tracking Technologies Pre- And Post-Dobbs, Emily Neiman, Marta Bornstein Phd, Mph, Abigail Norris Turner, Megan L. Kavanaugh, Maria F. Gallo

Faculty Publications

Objectives

Study design

Improving Quality Of Bowel Preparation Through Digital Innovation In The Gastroenterology Clinic, Arlena S. Grays

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Improving Quality of Bowel Preparation Through Digital Innovation in the Gastroenterology Clinic

Purpose

This quality improvement project (QIP) aimed to enhanced bowel preparation quality by supplementing traditional verbal and written instructions with digital guidance using quick response (QR) code access and artificial intelligence (AI).

Background

The project was implemented at an outpatient gastroenterology practice within a medical center, which encompasses an outpatient endoscopy center in Houston, Texas.

Methodology

The project utilized the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) to evaluate the impact of the intervention on bowel preparation scores. The study used a 5-point Likert questionnaire to assess perceived ease of …

Improving Documentation Compliance During Obstetric Massive Transfusion Events Through Implementation Of A Standardized Flowsheet, Kirstie Barrick

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement a standardized MTP documentation flowsheet in a Level IV maternal Labor and Delivery unit and increase documentation compliance to ≥80% within one month of implementation.

Results: One-month post-implementation, documentation compliance reached 82%, exceeding the established goal of 80%. Compliance remained stable across monitoring periods, suggesting early adoption and short-term sustainability. Staff reported high usability ratings, improved workflow efficiency, and increased confidence in documenting MTP events following simulation-based education. Minimal missing data and consistent survey responses supported reliability of findings.

Background: Obstetric hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal morbidity. …

Improving Nursing Engagement In Fall Prevention Strategies Using The Stay Independent Check Your Risk For Falling Questionnaire Instrument On A Geriatric Trauma Unit, Savanah Weaver

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Purpose

The CDC validated Stay Independent Check Your Risk for Fall (SICRFQ) tool was integrated on a geriatric trauma unit. This initiative sought to improve nurse-driven, individualized fall prevention through the identification of patient-specific fall risk factors among older adults.

Background

Inpatient falls are burdensome on patients and hospitals. The SICRFQ tool can aid in screening for patient specific risk factors. Screening and nurse-led fall prevention strategies can reduce falls in the acute care setting.

Methodology

The PDSA cycle was utilized to guide project implementation. The SICRFQ was assessed at admission and screened every shift by nursing staff. Pre and …

2026 Spring Graduate Recognition Program, Propulsion Research Center, Robert Frederick

PRC Graduate Recognition

This program includes the graduate recognition program for spring 2026. Includes photographs, upcoming events, recent publications, and student profiles.

Generational Interpretations Of Feminism: A Qualitative Study Of Women’S Perspectives, Molly Sabia Msw

All Student Scholarship

The current study gathered information on how women across five generations interpret feminism. Nine women were interviewed: (2 per generation, except the silent generation was 1). Understanding how women across five generations interpret feminism helps determine whether perspectives of feminism are due to a difference in time period or other variables. Based on research that has been conducted, we know that there are different views and interpretations of feminism on a broad scale; this study dove into participants’ perspectives and generational influence.

The preliminary findings of this study suggest there are some areas of the Feminist Movement that exhibit generational …

The Importance Of The Implementation Of An Emergency Action Plan For Club Rugby, Nickolas Silva

All Student Scholarship

The goal of this quality improvement QI project was to explore the areas of recommendation for Emergency Action Plans specific to club rugby. A codebook was then established based on EAP best practices and injury occurrence based on the most common injuries in rugby. The codebook was then used to analyze secondary data from existing EAPs to determine gaps and areas of strength in EAP development and the implementation into club rugby. The codebook was composed of 5 themes, 11 sub-themes, and 17 codes. The two most common injuries that were focused on were concussions and lower extremity sprains. These …

Kinesio Tape As A Primary Treatment Tool: An Evidence-To-Practice Review, Connor Kelly

All Student Scholarship

Kinesio Tape (KT) is widely used in athletic training as a non‐invasive intervention for pain, swelling, and functional limitations, yet research findings remain inconsistent.1-3,5,7This Evidence‐to‐Practice Review evaluates current literature, including a systematic review and a meta analysis to determine the clinical effectiveness of KT as a primary treatment modality compared to several established modalities. The review synthesizes foundational theory, historical development, unsubstantiated claims, evidence‐based uses, and comparative effectiveness relative to other therapeutic interventions. Findings from the guiding manuscript indicate that KT may provide small, short‐term improvements in pain and function, but it is rarely superior to established treatments such as …

Bat Tracking Metrics As Potential Predictors Of Oblique Injury In Major League Baseball Hitters, Nicholas Deangelis

All Student Scholarship

Epidemiological data shows an increase in oblique injuries in Major League Baseball (MLB) in recent years. Throughout MLB front offices, more emphasis is being placed on bat speed and hitting the ball hard as indicators of success as a hitter. This study aims to investigate whether higher values in these advanced swing metrics are predictors of oblique injury in MLB hitters. Publicly available injury data was sourced to collect a sample of hitters who suffered oblique injuries during the 2024 and 2025 MLB seasons. These injured hitters were matched with a non-injured counterpart, and a multiple regression model was implemented …

A Mixed Methods Exploration Of Elementary Music Teacher Approaches And Criteria For Repertoire Selection, Edward J. Holmes

All Student Scholarship

The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore the repertoire selection practices of elementary general music teachers in the state of Maine. Participants (N = 94) completed a survey asking for the demographic information of their school community, their level of education, the repertoire resources they most often use when planning, and what criteria would cause them to omit or remove a song or piece from their curriculum. Song collection websites were the most popular repertoire resource among participants, and the leading criteria for a good song choice were songs “with a variety of musical elements”. “Historical context” was …

Describing The Symbolic Components Of A Regional Comprehensive University’S Research Culture: A Qualitative Descriptive Case Study, Joshua Mangin

All Student Scholarship

This dissertation presents a qualitative descriptive case study examining the research culture at Homarus University (HU), a Regional Comprehensive University (RCU) in the northeastern United States. The study addresses a gap in existing research culture literature, which primarily focuses on research-intensive institutions. This project explored the research culture of an RCU through stories, symbols, and traditions related to research. Data was collected through twenty interviews with faculty, staff, and students, alongside an analysis of library archives. The research also incorporated reflective practices by the researcher, acknowledging the researcher’s positionality as both an insider and an outsider to HU's research environment. …

Fatma E. Marouf, Fatma E. Marouf

Faculty CVs

No abstract provided.

Nancy A. Welsh, Nancy A. Welsh

Faculty CVs

No abstract provided.

Neil S. Siegel, Neil S. Siegel

Faculty CVs

No abstract provided.

Case Report: Gangrene After One Dose Of Investigational Stannic Pentetate Radiopharmaceutical, Zin W. Myint, Riham H. El Khouli, Bryan P. Lemieux, Charles A. Kunos

Radiology Faculty Publications

Introduction – Bone-seeking radiopharmaceuticals are the treatment of choice with clinical benefits for patients with extensive skeletal metastases, but they can also cause serious radiation-related adverse events (rrAEs). Management of rare and severe radiopharmaceutical rrAEs remains challenging because of incomplete knowledge of their natural history and pathogenetic mechanisms. We report a case of unlikely related gangrene following a protracted hospitalization after one dose of investigational [117mSn]tin-117m-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (Sn-117m-DTPA) for treatment of extensive skeletal metastases from castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Case presentation – An 80-year-old man with innumerable painful skeletal metastases from mCRPC developed anorexia and bilateral ankle edema with serous-draining …

Trauma-Informed Approaches In Correctional Settings, Mahlet T. Habtemeskel

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Trauma‑informed care (TIC) has become an important framework for understanding and responding to the needs of incarcerated individuals, who experience disproportionately high rates of childhood adversity, interpersonal violence, and systemic trauma. Research has shown that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) early victimization shapes individual behavior patterns, justice system involvement, and emotional regulation (Ratcliff et al., 2025; Marotta, 2022). Traditional correctional models rooted in punishment, control, and surveillance often repeat the dynamics of past trauma, exacerbating emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, and recidivism (Desai, 2019; Slovinsky, 2023). This thesis examines the theoretical foundations, implementation strategies, and outcomes of trauma‑informed approaches in correctional settings …

Design And Synthesis Of Polyphenolic Hemibastadin Derivatives As Potential Biofilm Inhibitors, James Daniel

Longwood Senior Theses

Antimicrobial agents are one of the most important therapeutics used in the medical field. With the rising prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria, new strategies have been developed to combat them, with biofilm-inhibiting agents proving to be promising candidates. A class of molecules known as hemibastadins, first discovered from marine sponges, has garnered significant attention for their biofilm properties. This thesis investigates the synthesis of three derivatives of hemibastadin-1, which incorporate structural changes meant to improve their biofilm-inhibiting properties and biological safety. The selected modifications to the structure of hemibastadin-1 include the replacement of the brominated phenols with a safer polyphenolic …

The Future Of Dentistry In Macomb County, Kyle Katynski Dds

Journal of the Macomb Dental Society

This article features a monthly column from the Macomb Dental Society President, Dr. Kyle Katynski.

Planting The Seeds Of An “Educational Revolution”: The Origins Of Upward Bound, Jack H. Kirby

Department of History

Histories of American higher education tend to suggest that the relationship between the federal government and higher education reached its apex in the 1950s before beginning to decline in the 1960s. How, then, do we understand the creation of federal TRIO programs in the 1960s and their continued growth through the remainder of the twentieth century? TRIO programs are federally funded projects intended to expand college access for non-traditional students. Through the lens of access, this paper argues that the federal government was limited in its ability to influence higher education during the post-war period because of the highly decentralized …

Ada Trustee Corner, Brendan Dowd Dds

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

A regular column from the trustee of the Second Trustee District to NYSDA Components.

A Message From The President

Bulletin of the Ninth District Dental Association

A regular column from the president of the Ninth District of New York bringing the latest news to the membership.

Emotional Intelligence Documentary - The Journey, Not The Destination: A Spain Reflection, Elise I. Palacios

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence through the Humanities in Spain

The Journey, Not the Destination follows my study abroad experience in Madrid and Toledo, Spain through a Medical Humanities course. Through art, history, culture, and personal reflection, I explore how travel broadened my understanding of the human experience and shaped my perspective as a future physician. More than a story about a place, this documentary is about growth, empathy, and the lessons we learn along the journey.

Heroes Of Medicine In The Rio Grande Valley: Documentary Interview With Randy Gonzalez, Randy Gonzalez, Genesis A. Calderon

Heroes of Medicine in the Rio Grande Valley

Randy Gonzalez is currently working as a registered nurse on the medical-surgical floor at McAllen Medical Center. In this role Randy has gained hands-on experience caring for a diverse patient population, strengthening his clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team. Randy is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care that respects each individual’s dignity, background, and unique needs. Randy strives to build trust with his patients by being present, attentive, and allowing patients to be vulnerable. Outside of work, Randy practices his faith, which he believes plays a big role in who he …

Outcomes Associated With Childhood Parental Divorce: An Umbrella Review Of Meta-Analyses, Gabriel Xing Da Tan, Andree Hartanto, Ysabel Thereze Ang Guevarra, Angel K. M. P. Lee, Jing Jie Kenneth Koh, K Tennakoon Appuhamillage Sandeeshwara Kasturiratna

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Background: Childhood parental divorce has been consistently associated with a host of negative outcomes across multiple domains, such as socioemotional, behavioural, academic, and physical health, which can persist into adulthood. Despite extensive research on childhood parental divorce, the current literature lacks a systematic, integrated synthesis that clarifies which child outcomes are most consistently associated with parental divorce, as well as the potential moderators influencing these associations. Therefore, we conducted an umbrella review of meta-analyses to bridge this gap by consolidating the existing research and providing an exhaustive overview. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted across various databases and following a two-stage …