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Lived Experience-Centred Word Clouds May Improve Research Uncertainty Gathering In Priority Setting Partnerships, Oliver D. Mowforth, Lance Burn, Danyal Z. Khan, Xiaoyu Yang, Sybil R.L. Stacpoole, Toto Gronlund, Lindsay Tetreault, Sukhvinder Kalsi-Ryan, Michelle L. Starkey, Iwan Sadler, Ellen Sarewitz, Delphine Houlton, Julia Carter, Paige Howard, Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar, James D. Guest, Bizhan Aarabi, Brian K. Kwon, Shekar N. Kurpad, James Harrop, Jefferson R. Wilson, Robert Grossman, Emma K. Smith, Angus Mcnair, Michael G. Fehlings, Mark R.N. Kotter, Benjamin M. Davies

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

INTRODUCTION: AO Spine RECODE-DCM was a multi-stakeholder priority setting partnership (PSP) to define the top ten research priorities for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). Priorities were generated and iteratively refined using a series of surveys administered to surgeons, other healthcare professionals (oHCP) and people with DCM (PwDCM). The aim of this work was to utilise word clouds to enable the perspectives of people with the condition to be heard earlier in the PSP process than is traditionally the case. The objective was to evaluate the added value of word clouds in the process of defining research uncertainties in National Institute for …

Mrs. Dorothy Lemon-Gordon

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

A Study On The Design Of Public Speaking Preparation And Social Anxiety In Young People, Jacqueline Qiu

Theses

Modern society is demanding more and more from young people. Young people need expertise and speech skills to succeed professionally. These skills need to be good enough to be appreciated and recognized in public presentations. However, most young people need clarification when it comes to speaking. They must integrate their expertise, presentation slides efficiently, and other speech skills so that the audience or leaders can comprehend. The people who are the best at public speaking become the most successful. This paper concerns a study on speech experience, presentation skills, and presentation effectiveness as indicators to improve presentations. This project was …

Interest-Major Fit And Satisfaction: Extending Theories Of Occupational Fit To Predict Academic Outcomes, Sneha Kamath

Honors Projects

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2008), only 58% of students enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program between 1995 and 1996 had successfully completed their degree by 2001 (Allen & Robbins, 2010). Some studies examining the frequency with which students change their major during their undergraduate education also offer insight into the potential reasons underlying the delayed graduation rates observed in Allen and Robbins’ (2010) study; for instance, a study by the U.S. Department of Education (2017) found that within three years of enrollment, about 30% of students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree had changed their …

Complexity Science: A Framework For Psychotherapy Integration, Günter Schiepek, David Pincus

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

The paradigm of complexity science provides a new way to address the problem of psychotherapy integration and allows us to bypass the various shortcomings of the linear-interventionist perspective. Nine criteria are outlined, which should be satisfied by any integrative approach to psychotherapy: (a) the use of complexity science to provide a meta-theoretical and generic understanding of change processes (from neuronal to social system levels); (b) a comprehensive and formalised modelling of change processes and personality development; (c) an integrative method of case formulation; (d) the ability to understand a variety of techniques in terms of basic change principles; (e) criteria …

Learning Outcomes Affecting Pre-K Students’ Performance: Focusing On Class Sizes, Diamond Johnson

Masters Projects

Research has showed that classroom size can have a huge contribution on students learning outcomes in a negative way. Instead of the constant reporting on reasons why classroom size is an issue, there should be more information provided on how to overcome larger pre-k class sizes when it’s out of the teachers control. Administration should be able to provide staff with resources that’ll help make their classrooms the best learning place no matter the circumstances. Bringing in the help needed to support teachers in their classrooms will show that larger class sizes are not a barrier, it’s a obstacle that …

Wind Symphony Spring Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

"I've made plans for the SUMMER!"

Andrews University Wind Symphony Band under the direction of Byron Graves, featuring two Department of music faculty soloists:

Charles Reid - Tenor in John Philip Sousa’s waltz I’ve Made My Plans for the Summer

Max Keller - Flugelhorn in a beautiful transcription of Joaquin Rodrigo’s adagio from the Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar

Featuring student-conducting appearances by Nicole Neugebauer (Fanfare and Flourishes by James Curnow) and Jason Marquez (Joy from Awakening by Joseph Curiale).

Evaluating Pubmed-Indexed Publications Of Applicants Successfully Matching Into The Top 50 Urology Residency Programs In The 2021-2023 Cycles, Sahaam Mirza, Tatum Williamson, Moben Mirza, Robert Arnce

Faculty and Staff Publications

Background and objective

Urology residency match occurs through the American Urological Association (AUA), and hence information about the success of applicants in finding a match is not readily available. The average number of publications a successful urology applicant has when applying for residency is unknown. In light of this, we conducted this study to examine the number of PubMed-indexed research projects involving US senior medical students who successfully matched into the top 50 urology residency programs in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 match cycles. We also assessed these applicants based on their medical schools and gender.

Methods

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A Pharmacoepidemiological Study Of Myocarditis And Pericarditis Following The First Dose Of Mrna Covid-19 Vaccine In Europe, Joana Tome, Logan Cowan, Isaac Fung

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

This study assessed the myocarditis and pericarditis reporting rate of the first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in Europe. Myocarditis and pericarditis data pertinent to mRNA COVID19 vaccines (1 January 2021–11 February 2022) from EudraVigilance database were combined with European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)’s vaccination tracker data. The reporting rate was expressed as events (occurring within 28 days of the first dose) per 1 million individuals vaccinated. An observed-to-expected (OE) analysis quantified excess risk for myocarditis or pericarditis following the first mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. The reporting rate of myocarditis per 1 million individuals vaccinated was 17.27 (95% …

Walden’S New Journal! Journal Of Sustainable Social Change, Mark Starik, William C Schulz

Journal of Sustainable Social Impact

Walden University announces a change of name for its Journal of Social Change. The new name is the Journal of Sustainable Social Change and will focus more attention on both multi-level socio-economic and environmental systems and sustainability (defined as long-term quality of life)

Luther Tremble, Jr.

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Anthony K Jones

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Luther "Brother" Tremble

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

From Land Grant To Space Grant, Mohammad Dehghani

NASA-Missouri Space Grant Consortium

No abstract provided.

Improving The Stability Of Smart Power Grids Using Evolutionary Neural Networks, Cameron Arkesteyn

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The research evaluates various computational methods to improve the efficiency of power grid operations. The objective is to design an algorithm that improves the efficiency of power grids by controlling the operation of the voltage regulators and power converters. Using a real-time communication with distributed sensors and evolutionary artificial neural networks, the method could reveal the presence of disturbances and provide configurational changes that improve the system stability.

Design Of A Predictive Method For Obstacle Detection And Safe Operation Of Autonomous Vehicles, Lila Areephanthu

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Although the use of autonomous vehicles to transport people and objects from one location to another is an interesting concept, the operation of autonomous vehicles opens doors to various safety issues and security vulnerabilities. This is especially evident during the presence of traffic and unidentified obstacles on the road. In addition, the cost of the sensors used in autonomous vehicles is high and the sensor hardware itself is prone to malfunction and failure. Accurate operation of these sensors is important to the overall safety of the passengers inside the vehicle because they can determine whether an accident will be avoided.

Feminism And Forgiveness: How Catholic Women Respond To Gender-Based Microaggressions, Arden Schultz

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This is a paper based on a two-year research project about faith, forgiveness, and microaggressions. For the symposium, I intend to give an oral/PPT presenation.

Internship At "The Japan America Society Of Chicago", Shirin Smatova

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This portfolio tells the story of the semester I interned at “The Japan America Society of Chicago” As an intern there,I was fortunate to have this unique experience and learned a lot while working with this organization. I am thrilled to be able to share my experience through the support of the Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching & Scholarships. In this presentation I will be talking about my learning experience with JASC and CELTS, as well as my professional development, and the engaged learning class that accompanied my internship.

Cal-Maine Foods Investment Pitch, Nayat Marie Yacaman Juha

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The presentation gives insights and valuations on why Cal-Maine Foods stock is a buy option.

Cisco Presentation, Armando Menendez Jr.

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

My presentation was an analysis on Cisco Systems and researching various factors that would influence an investors decision on investing in the company. I was able to analyze the industry, internal and external business process, financial records, valuations, and risks associated with the company.

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (Mpc) Investment Pitch, Claudio Sejdini

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation is an investment pitch for a company called Marathon Petroleum Corporation and why I want someone to invest into the company based on my research. It goes over my investment thesis, business description, industry analysis, financial analysis, valuations, and investment risks for the company.

Bath And Body Works, Alessia Donofrio Abreu

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation provides a financial analysis of Bath and Body Works stock, utilizing both the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) and Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) valuation models. By examining key financial metrics such as revenue growth, earnings per share, and dividend yield, this presentation aims to provide insight into the stock's potential future performance. Additionally, the presentation will evaluate the company's financial health through an analysis of its free cash flow and debt-to-equity ratio, providing investors with a comprehensive understanding of Bath and Body Works' financial standing.

Costco Investment Pitch, Rory Feeney

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The presentation encourages potential investors to buy Costco shares due to a bright financial outlook. It examines the retail industry as a whole, Costco's financial statements and past performances, and analyzes valuation models based on historical dividends and free cash flows to determine a fair price.

Nestle Investment Pitch, Victoria Molina Polanco

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This is a Pitch for Adv Investment Banking class, about if you should invest or no in nestle

Vlo Pitch, Gerard Neugent

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This is an investment pitch I created and presented in my FINC 356 class that required extensive research and preparation.

Robot Recycling Project, Zoha Hassan

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The purpose of the Robot Recycling Project is to eliminate the need to manually sort waste. Throughout the world piles of waste are sorted by hand for it to be properly recycled, but it is a difficult and tedious task with a low success rate. The purpose of the robot recycler is that it would sort through waste by being able to identify the type of garbage something is and be able to sort it into the correct category, consequentially increasing the rate of recycling throughout the world to help our environment.

Mckesson Report, Anthony Paul

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

My presentation covers my investment thesis on McKesson Inc.

Joseph Patton Spring 2023 Finc356ew Cignagroup Investment Pitch, Joseph Patton

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The submitted presentation is essentially the result of the equity research that I completed for my FINC356EW class I am enrolled in this spring. It is the rationale behind my issuance of a buy recommendation for the publicly traded company that is The Cigna Corporation. Said rationale includes extensive company overview, business description, industry analysis, competitors, and valuation through financial modeling.

The Effect Of Music Genre On Information Integration, William Russell

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The present study experimentally investigated the performance effect of listening to different music genres while completing a computer-based information integration task. Participants were randomly assigned to music genre groups of Instrumental, Lyrical, and Electronica, plus a control group that did not hear any music. Given the data collected at this point and feedback from participants, more research is required to better understand the impact of music genre on cognitive tasks that direct or distract attention. Thus, we have decided to extend our participant data collection for another week. This additional data will be instrumental to our study.

Engaged Learning Internship At Fec, Gabriella Piscopo

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Describing my experience interning at the Family Empowerment Center and my learning project that I created for the students and the PSYC390 internship course.