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University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, April 24, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

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Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, April 24, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

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Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Assessing The Dynamic Amongst Self-Compassion, Connection To Nature, And Well-Being, Yueyi Fan

Honors Theses

In 2015, the United Nations deemed promoting individual well-being of paramount importance, along with seventeen other sustainable development goals (to be achieved by 2030). Unfortunately, overall mental health has taken sharp declines with the unprecedented onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (OECD, 2021). According to a report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the prevalence of anxiety and depression has increased globally; it has doubled or more than doubled as compared to previous years (OECD, 2021). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported increasing levels of adverse mental health conditions, substance use, and suicidal …

An Occupational Therapy Approach To Promote Body Positivity In Middle School Aged Youth, Janis Galindez, Jazminne Orozco Arteaga

Spring 2023 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

Middle school aged children are in a vulnerable developmental period that pose challenges toward maintaining a positive body image. Consequently, body image can be a mental health concern that can lead to a decrease in occupational performance in education, leisure, and social participation.

School settings currently do not have the appropriate resources or mental health initiatives to address occupational performance problems related to body image with middle school aged youth. However, occupational therapists (OTs) have the potential to provide mental health services to address body image in school and community settings that promote skills needed for meaningful participation in education, …

College Esports: Grassroots Hobby Turned Unregulated Industry, Grace Ann Alexander

Honors Theses

When traditional sports teams formed on college campuses, it took decades before they looked anything like college sports teams do today. College football is noted as beginning in 1869 (Parlier, 2022), NCAA formed in 1906, and the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision launched in 1978 (NCAA, 2023). In 2009, one of the first recorded college esports matches took place. In 2014, Robert Morris Universty started the first varsity-level college esports program. Now, there are an estimated 500 college esports programs amassing thousands of student participants. It took decades, if not a century, for college football to achieve these numbers. …

Liquitronics Final Project Report, Matthew Roche, Benjamin Harter, Drew Gray, Bryton Flecker

Engineering Senior Design Reports

This final project report details the design evaluation and tests the Liquitronics team conducted on the 96 well plate robotic liquid handler. The team was able to create a prototype that reflects the most important aspects the team set out to accomplish. The main focus of the semester was completing a functioning chassis and movement system along with the pipette mechanism.

The following tests were completed: z-axis positional accuracy, x/y-axis positional accuracy, tip discard test, plunger actuator test, fluid volume test, sustained power draw test, and a size and weight test.

Both positional accuracy tests passed without significant issues. The …

Wind Ensemble, April 24th, Arkansas State University Department Of Music

Performance Programs

No abstract provided.

Having "The Talk": Discrepancies In Parent-Adolescent Sex Communication Frequency And Quality Associated With Adolescent Sexual Esteem, Joanna Beth Eldredge

Theses and Dissertations

Repeatedly, parents have reported more frequent and higher quality sex communication with adolescent children than adolescents report taking place. The current study analyzes the discrepancy in parent-child report of sex communication with three main focuses: the magnitude of the discrepancy, whether parent or adolescent perception is more associated with adolescent sexual esteem, and whether the discrepancy is associated with adolescent sexual esteem. Using data from the Healthy Sexuality Project, we analyze a random sample of 620 families using a hierarchical linear regression to measure whether a discrepancy in parent-adolescent reports of the frequency and quality of sex communication has influence …

20230424_National Library Week. There’S More To The Story (Administration), Brandon Carroll, David Lucero, Sally Bowler-Hill, George Hernandez, Wendell Billingsley

HSLIC Blog Post

No abstract provided.

20230424_R For Reproducible Scientific Analysis Workshop, Lori D. Sloane

HSLIC Blog Post

No abstract provided.

Inhibition Of Cellular Mek/Erk Signaling Suppresses Murine Papillomavirus Type 1 Replicative Activities And Promotes Tumor Regression, Adrian J. Luna, Jesse M. Young, Rosa T. Sterk, Virginie Bondu, Fred A. Schultz, Donna F. Kusewitt, Huining Kang, Michelle A. Ozbun

Pathology Research and Scholarship

UNLABELLED: Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a significant public health concern due to their widespread transmission, morbidity, and oncogenic potential. Despite efficacious vaccines, millions of unvaccinated individuals and those with existing infections will develop HPV-related diseases for the next two decades. The continuing burden of HPV-related diseases is exacerbated by the lack of effective therapies or cures for most infections, highlighting the need to identify and develop antivirals. The experimental murine papillomavirus type 1 (MmuPV1) model provides opportunities to study papillomavirus pathogenesis in cutaneous epithelium, the oral cavity, and the anogenital tract. However, to date the MmuPV1 infection model has not …

The Takings Clause Does Not Prevent The United States From Supporting A Patent Waiver At The Wto But Prevents Domestic Implementation Of The Waiver, Xiang Li

Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts

The Biden Administration announced its support for the initiative at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to suspend patent rights protections for COVID-19 vaccines, in the hope of providing equitable and affordable access to the vaccines to low-income countries. Since then, domestic pharmaceutical companies have been voicing vociferous opposition, claiming that “[e]liminating IP protections undermines our global response to the pandemic and compromises safety.”2 Passing a patent waiver at the WTO means eligible member countries can opt to free themselves from the obligations to enforce qualifying patents, and anyone within those countries can accordingly practice the patents without infringement liability. It …

Resident Vitreoretinal Procedure Volume: Effect Of Intravitreal Injections, Region, Program Size, And Vitreoretinal Fellowship And Veterans Affairs Affiliation, Grant A. Justin, Boonkit Purt, Mya Abousy, Mary Qiu, Sharon Fekrat, Fasika A. Woreta, Lejla Vajzovic

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Abstract

Purpose To analyze resident vitreoretinal procedure volume across Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited ophthalmology residency programs. We assessed the effect of the increase in intravitreal injections (IVI), geographic region, program size, and Veterans Affairs (VA) and vitreoretinal fellowship affiliation on vitreoretinal procedures.

Methods A request was sent to all residency programs in 2018 for their graduating residents' ACGME case logs. Vitreoretinal procedures were defined by ACGME case log categories and included vitreoretinal surgery, peripheral retinal lasers, and IVI. Procedures were categorized by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code. Programs were studied by geographic region, program size, and …

Viejo Period Architecture In The Casas Grandes Region Of Northern Mexico, Samuel J. Jensen

Theses and Dissertations

The Casas Grandes region of northern Mexico is an understudied, though important, part of the culture area that has come to be known as the Northwest/Southwest (NW/SW). What studies have been conducted in the Casas Grandes region have focused on the Medio Period (approximately 1200-1450 AD) and the large site of Paquimé. Only a small amount of research has been conducted on the preceding Viejo Period (approximately 700-1200 AD). In this thesis, I create a clearing house of published Viejo Period architectural features excavated in the Casas Grandes region. I also analyze those features to develop our understanding of the …

Femicides: Gender Violence In Mexico, Maria Mendoza

The Agora

Femicide is a recurring topic in Mexican society due to the concerning rise of cases in past years. This research paper aims to discuss femicides and gender violence in Mexico as a systematic problem. To develop this text, various femicide cases are presented, as well as recounts of the author’s personal experiences living in Mexico. Lastly, the final sections show the unreliability of the Mexican government to resolve the issue of femicides in the country, demonstrating the importance of public involvement in combating gender violence.

Survival Is Insufficient: An Examination Of Shakespeare, Pandemics, And Cultural Perseverance In Emily St. John Mandel’S Station Eleven, Katie Paulus

The Agora

This paper examines reading Station Eleven in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. There is also a heavy relation of the text with the usage of the Shakespearean works, other arts within the novel, and the keeping of unnecessary items by the protagonist with the overall message of the text. Ultimately, Station Eleven exposes the importance of the arts, even in times of crisis. Considering the recent Covid-19 pandemic, we can see the novel’s argument: “survival is insufficient” play out in reality. The arts have found a way to survive through past pandemics, Covid-19, and the theorized Georgian Flu in the …

Evaluation Of A Behavioral Intervention For Prevention Of Weight Regain Following Bariatric Surgery, Lisa Kuntz

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

The purpose of this DNP quality improvement project was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioral intervention plan, including using MyFitnessPal in post-bariatric surgery patients to maximize weight loss and prevent weight gain between six and nine months post-op.

Steve Inskeep Will Serve As Umn Morris Commencement Speaker, Communications And Marketing

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

Co-Teaching In The Ela Classroom: Content Teacher And Ell Specialist, Sayra Crary

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

As EL learners enter middle school, often language and literacy scores tend to stagnate. This research will delve into the opportunity to have two highly trained teachers within the classroom co-teaching English language arts with a focus on language development and compare that to the experience of students leaving the classroom each day for their pull- out EL instruction. Oftentimes teachers are placed into or have the best of intentions to start co-teaching, but one professional often ends up appearing to be the aide, or assistant. True co-teaching requires a relationship in which both members feel comfortable and confident in …

Intouch Week Of April 24, 2023, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Leonard Newman, M.D. ’70 and Michael Gewitz, M.D., Honored for Decades of Service to NYMC
• SHSP Announces Reorganization and New Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
• D.P.T. Class of 2025 Honored at White Coat Ceremony, Prepares for Clinical Education
• Sari Koppel, SLP Class of 2023, Combines the Art and Science of Voice
• OISS Oversees Immigration Compliance for International Students and Scholars

Awareness And Implementation Of Tobacco Control Practices In Rural Louisiana Federally Qualified Health Centers, Michael D. Celestin, Runet Bryant, Tung-Sung Tseng, Krysten Jones-Winn, Qingzhao Yu

School of Public Health Faculty Publications

Association for Clinical and Translational Science, ACTS 2023, April 18 - 20, 2023, Washington DC

Fundraising In The Theatre: A Reflection Of The Wmu Theatre Guild President's Performance, Lindsey Beck

Honors Theses

Fundraising is an important element to the success of any nonprofit organization, but arts organizations have unique opportunities to produce exciting, engaging, and creative fundraising events that coincide with their season programming. My thesis will explore what makes a successful fundraising event and compare best practices with the practices used at Western Michigan University for the annual Theatre Guild President’s Performance. I analyze the inner workings of the Theatre Guild Board of Directors and their approach to producing a special event, and interview professionals and board members to get a comprehensive overview of what defines a successful fundraising events look …

Lillian Ackley, Petitioner/Appellant, V. Utah Labor Commission And Lowes, Respondents/Appellees.: Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

Appeal from the Labor Commission of Utah

Mark D. Dean, Kristy L. Bertelsen, Attorneys for Respondent/Appellee Lowes, Chris Hill, Attorney for Respondent / Appellee Utah Labor Commission

Stony V. Olsen, Michael Gary Belnap, Attorneys for Petitioner/Appellant Lillian Ackley

John Doe, Appellant / Cross-Appellee, Vs. State Of Utah, Office Of State Debt Collection, Appellee / Cross-Appellant : Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

Appeal from the Third District Court, Salt Lake County, from a dismissal of an appeal through a Petition for Judicial Review originating from an informal adjudicative proceeding before the State of Utah's Office of State Debt Collection, and dismissal of a Petition for Extraordinary Relief, Honorable Kent Holmberg presiding

SARAH GOLDBERG, JACOB H.B. FRANKLIN, SEAN D. REYES, Counsel for Appellees/Cross-Appellants

John Doe, Pro Se, Appellant/Cross-Appellee

From Deep Mutational Mapping Of Allosteric Protein Landscapes To Deep Learning Of Allostery And Hidden Allosteric Sites: Zooming In On “Allosteric Intersection” Of Biochemical And Big Data Approaches, Gennady M. Verkhivker, Mohammed Alshahrani, Grace Gupta, Sian Xiao, Peng Tao

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

The recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have driven the design of new expert systems and automated workflows that are able to model complex chemical and biological phenomena. In recent years, machine learning approaches have been developed and actively deployed to facilitate computational and experimental studies of protein dynamics and allosteric mechanisms. In this review, we discuss in detail new developments along two major directions of allosteric research through the lens of data-intensive biochemical approaches and AI-based computational methods. Despite considerable progress in applications of AI methods for protein structure and dynamics studies, the intersection between allosteric …

When The Dog Bites (Reviewing Richard C. Ausness, These Are A Few Of My Least Favorite Things, 34 Quinnipiac Prob. L. J. 231 (2021)), Katheleen Guzman

Other Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Instilling Parental Confidence Through Text-Linked Educational Modules At 6 And 24 Weeks, Rachel Hage

Honors Scholar Theses

Background: Becoming a parent is one of the most demanding and intense social roles individuals can experience in their life (Vance & Brandon, 2017). A lack of maternal confidence and understanding of how to interact with their infant during the first six months of life may adversely affect their lifelong relationship.

Objective: To examine maternal descriptions of text-linked educational modules on infant development and play and their effect on maternal self-efficacy at 6 and 24 weeks.

Method: This study was a mixed-method approach of interviews collected as part of a larger randomized control intervention for mothers to manage their breast …

The Jury’S Still Out? Some Jurors Never Made It In: How Felon Disenfranchisement Has Made The Sixth Amendment Fair Cross Section An Impossibility, Sarah Claxton

University of Memphis Law Review

No abstract provided.

Caught On Tape: The First Amendment Right To Record, Retaliatory Arrests & Unqualified Impunity, Kylie Ronnow

University of Memphis Law Review

No abstract provided.

From “Race To The Top”* To No Race At All: A First Amendment Challenge To Anti-Critical Race Theory Bills, Ryan Rosenkrantz

University of Memphis Law Review

No abstract provided.