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A Pilot Study Of Training Peer Recovery Specialists In Behavioral Activation In The United States: Preliminary Outcomes And Predictors Of Competence, Morgan S. Anvari, Mary B. Kleinman, Dwayne Dean, Alexandra L. Rose, Valerie D. Bradley, Abigail C. Hines, Tolulope M. Abidogun, Julia W. Felton, Jessica F. Magidson

Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research Articles

BACKGROUND: The peer recovery specialist (PRS) workforce has rapidly expanded to increase access to substance-use disorder services for underserved communities. PRSs are not typically trained in evidence-based interventions (EBIs) outside of motivational interviewing, although evidence demonstrates the feasibility of PRS delivery of certain EBIs, such as a brief behavioral intervention, behavioral activation. However, characteristics that predict PRS competency in delivering EBIs such as behavioral activation remain unknown, and are critical for PRS selection, training, and supervision if the PRS role is expanded. This study aimed to explore the outcomes of a brief PRS training period in behavioral activation and identify …

Combined Molnupiravir-Nirmatrelvir Treatment Improves The Inhibitory Effect On Sars-Cov-2 In Macaques, Kyle Rosenke, Matt C. Lewis, F Feldmann, Eric Bohrnsen, Benjamin Schwarz, Atsushi Okumura, W. Forrest Bohler, Julie Callison, Carl Shaia, Catharine M. Bosio, Jamie Lovaglio, Greg Saturday, Michael A. Jarvis, H Feldmann

School of Biomedical Sciences

The periodic emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) with unpredictable clinical severity and ability to escape preexisting immunity emphasizes the continued need for antiviral interventions. Two small molecule inhibitors, molnupiravir (MK-4482), a nucleoside analog, and nirmatrelvir (PF-07321332), a 3C-like protease inhibitor, have recently been approved as monotherapy for use in high-risk patients with COVID-19. As preclinical data are only available for rodent and ferret models, here we assessed the efficacy of MK-4482 and PF-07321332 alone and in combination against infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta VOC in the rhesus macaque COVID-19 model. Macaques were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant …

Whole Genomes Of Deep-Sea Sponge-Associated Bacteria Exhibit High Novel Natural Product Potential, Poppy J. Hesketh-Best, Grant G. January, Matthew J. Koch, Philip J. Warburton, Kerry L. Howell, Mathew Upton

School of Biomedical Sciences

Abstract Global antimicrobial resistance is a health crisis that can change the face of modern medicine. Exploring diverse natural habitats for bacterially-derived novel antimicrobial compounds has historically been a successful strategy. The deep-sea presents an exciting opportunity for the cultivation of taxonomically novel organisms and exploring potentially chemically novel spaces. In this study, the draft genomes of 12 bacteria previously isolated from the deep-sea sponges Phenomena carpenteri and Hertwigia sp. are investigated for the diversity of specialized secondary metabolites. In addition, early data support the production of antibacterial inhibitory substances produced from a number of these strains, including activity against …

Incidence Of Aggressive End-Of-Life Care Among Older Adults With Metastatic Cancer Living In Nursing Homes And Community Settings, Siran M. Koroukian, Sara L. Douglas, Long Vu, Hannah L. Fein, Richa Gairola, Nicholas K. Schiltz, Jennifer Cullen, Cynthia Owusu, Martha Sajatovic, Johnie Rose

Faculty Scholarship

Importance: Nearly 10% of the 1.5 million persons residing in nursing homes (NHs) have received or will receive a diagnosis of cancer. Although aggressive end-of-life (EOL) care is common among community-dwelling patients with cancer, little is known about such patterns of care among NH residents with cancer. Objective: To compare markers of aggressive EOL care between older adults with metastatic cancer who are NH residents and their community-dwelling counterparts. Design, Setting, and Participants: This cohort study used the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database linked with the Medicare database and the Minimum Data Set (including NH clinical assessment data) for …

The Self-Work Of Planetary Justice, Jeremy Bendik-Keymer

Faculty Scholarship

A necessary part of planetary justice is self-work, restoring or forming our being truthful, consistent, dependable, and accountable people. Planetary justice – so far typically associated with vast, geological scales of space and time – involves an intimate dimension, too. We can work on it wherever we are. Moreover, self-work and planetary justice intertwine historically and conceptually. The historical context for self-work involves the histories of violence that led to the breakthrough of the planetary as a category of thought about justice. Facing this, the essay notes areas for further reflection, study, and action.

The ‘Awam’ And Reform, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Pakistan’s economic situation requires fresh thinking and a clear approach. The blame game where each incoming government passes the buck to its predecessor has reached saturation level. People expect the incumbents to show them the path of relief to resolve their present difficulties, particularly inflation. All governments are scared of taking tough, but necessary decisions, for fear of alienating the awam (public), attacks by the opposition parties and media, and erosion of their political capital. Let’s see how this fear is misplaced.

The Parthenon, February 22, 2023, Evan Green, Conner Woodruff, Matt Schaffer, Chayce Matheny, Victoria Ware, Shauntelle Thompson, Rafael Alfonso, Scott Price

The Parthenon

No abstract provided.

New Moon Consignment Shop Brings Sustainable Resale Fashion To Durham, Kaylin Moriarty

Digital Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire.

Inspired Filth: Working Blue In Vaudeville America, William Davenport Mercer, Joel E. Black

University of Memphis Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Current - Volume 33 Issue 6, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Fima Repo Facility Faqs (Updated), Federal Reserve Board Of Governors (Frb)

Documents

No abstract provided.

Ready, Set, Oh No? Prepare For Possible Online Accessibility Issues Before They Arise, Jessica D. Gilbert Redman, M. Beth Valentine

Librarian Publications

Trying to make your online resources more accessible but aren't sure where the vendor's interface might cause problems? Do you collect Accessibility Compliance Reports (sometimes referred to as a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template or VPAT) and file it away without doing anything with the information contained within? Find out how the Online Resources and Services Librarian at the University of North Dakota’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences Library Resources has partnered with UND’s Equity Compliance and Education Manager to take accessibility compliance to the next level. We’ve augmented the basic University requirement to check a box into a more …

Before The Shelf, Camila Sánchez-González

University Libraries Blog Archive

OhioLINK Luminaries intern Camila Sánchez-González '23 shares her experiences behind the scenes at Roesch Library.

Read. See. Hear, Nicole L. Craw

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Books, music, art and more from University of Dayton alumni.

A New Paradigm Of Reliable Sensing With Field-Deployed Electrochemical Sensors Integrating Data Redundancy And Source Credibility, Ajanta Saha, Sotoudeh Sedaghat, Sarath Gopalakrishnan, Jose Waimin, Aiganym Yermembetova, Nicholas Glassmaker, Charilaos Mousoulis, Ali Shakouri, Alexander Wei, Rahim Rahimi, Muhammad A. Alam

Department of Chemistry Faculty Publications

For a continuous healthcare or environmental monitoring system, it is essential to reliably sense the analyte concentration reported by electrochemical sensors. However, environmental perturbation, sensor drift, and power-constraint make reliable sensing with wearable and implantable sensors difficult. While most studies focus on improving sensor stability and precision by increasing the system’s complexity and cost, we aim to address this challenge using low-cost sensors. To obtain the desired accuracy from low-cost sensors, we borrow two fundamental concepts from communication theory and computer science. First, inspired by reliable data transmission over a noisy communication channel by incorporating redundancy, we propose to measure …

Independent - Feb. 22, 2023, Monty Stites

The Independent (1988-present)

No abstract provided.

Of Speech And Song In The Shadow Of Krishna, Atreyee Majumder

Popular Media

This article presents Dr Majumder's reflections from her field work on the music and soundscapes of Bhakti in Vrindavan. Excerpt: "When I tell people that research is about music and soundscapes of Bhakti, they tell me that the first step to accessing the divine is shravanam – to listen. And I am desperately trying to listen myself out of an echo chamber – literal and metaphorical. I came to Vrindavan to experience a bhakta’s joy at locking eyes with the deity. I found the devotee public locked in an echo chamber crying out in pain. Somewhere, in the midst of …

Bradley V. Us Brownsville Iii Hous. Dev. Fund Corp.

All Decisions

No abstract provided.

Senate Meeting, February 22, 2023, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Real-Time Visualization Of Cytosolic And Mitochondrial Atp Dynamics In Response To Metabolic Stress In Cultured Cells, Donnell White Iii, Lothar Lauterboeck, Parnia Mobasheran, Tetsuya Kitaguchi, Antoine H. Chaanine, Qinglin Yang

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Adenosine 50 triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of life, which is produced in mitochondria (~90%) and cytosol (less than 10%). Real-time effects of metabolic changes on cellular ATP dynamics remain indeterminate. Here we report the design and validation of a genetically encoded fluorescent ATP indicator that allows for real-time, simultaneous visualization of cytosolic and mitochondrial ATP in cultured cells. This dual-ATP indicator, called smacATPi (simultaneous mitochondrial and cytosolic ATP indicator), combines previously described individual cytosolic and mitochondrial ATP indicators. The use of smacATPi can help answer biological questions regarding ATP contents and dynamics in living cells. As expected, 2-deoxyglucose …

2023-02-22 University Honors Anticipates Upcoming Changes Amidst Mid-Quarter Burnout, Trent Haynes

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Nurses' Experiences With Behaviors That Compromise A Healthy Work Environment In The Hospital Setting, Connie K. Schultz

Dissertations

The existence of disruptive behaviors in the hospital setting has been shown to affect the communication and collaboration between healthcare professionals. This study explored nurses' experiences with behaviors that compromise a healthy work environment. The data collection was accomplished through semi-structured interviews and review of organizational documents. The results of the analysis concluded that there existed a low incidence of disruptive behaviors in the selected organization. Themes were determined that reflected inconsistencies in the nurses' practice environment that contributed to the presence of disruptive behaviors. Inconsistency in communication and collaboration, in holding colleagues accountable, and the lack of visibility of …

How Chatgpt Challenges Current Intellectual Property Laws, Shahrokh Falati

Other Publications

No abstract provided.

Comparing Boys’ And Girls’ Attitudes Toward Computer Science, Danielle Scott, Amiee Zou, Sharin Rawhiya Jacob, Debra Richardson, Mark Warschauer

Journal of Computer Science Integration

Women are severely underrepresented in computer science (CS) degrees and careers. While student interest is a key predictor of success, little is known about how elementary students from underserved groups, such as girls, develop their interest in CS. To address this issue, we examined the differences in attitudes between upper elementary girls and boys towards CS after participating in a yearlong, inquiry-based CS curriculum designed for diverse learners. Pre-and-post surveys on students’ attitudes towards CS (n = 108) were delivered before and after student participation in the curriculum. Results from the survey showed only two demonstrated significant differences between boys …

Killian '25 Trades Places With President Nugent, Julia Perez

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Online Risks For Youth And Families, Brandon T. Mcdaniel Phd, Jessica Pater Phd

Health Services and Informatics Research

Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation

Executive Statement

Recent congressional attention has focused on the online risks of youth [1]. Parents, caregivers, and families are often unprepared to handle many of these risks, and parents/caregivers also experience some of these risks themselves. Although not an exhaustive list, risks can include cyberbullying, social comparisons, exposure to sexualized content, gambling addiction, Internet addiction, self-harm, and negative impacts on family and personal relationships [1]. Internal platform policies and design features are not enough to fully address key aspects of risky online behavior and potentially harmful digital habits. Additionally, current public policies and …

Nh Consumers Still Downbeat, Affordable Housing Remains Elusive In Granite State 2/22/2023, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

While the outlook for the state’s economy has improved somewhat, most New Hampshire residents remain pessimistic about economic conditions in the state. Housing affordability is a significant problem, as nearly half of state residents report spending 30% or more of their income on housing and virtually no one thinks it is a good time to buy a house in New Hampshire.

County-Level Social Determinants Of Health And Covid-19 Health Outcomes, Bret R. Lyman

Theses and Dissertations

Social determinants of health are associated with a variety of negative health outcomes, including COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. However, most research evaluating this relationship have been case studies, retrospective cohort studies, and case series studies and/or have used use analytic techniques, such as linear regression, that can struggle to adequately model the social determinants' complex nature. This study used United States county-level social determinants of health data and March 2020-December 2020 COVID-19 morbidity and mortality data. Structural equation modeling was used to develop a latent measurement model for the social determinants of health. Substantial cross-loadings among the social determinants of …

Guest Artist Recital Series: Alicia Lee, Clarinet; Dai Uk Lee, Piano; February 22, 2023, Alicia Lee, Dai Uk Lee

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall
February 22, 2023
Wednesday Evening
7:30 p.m.

Investigating The Molecular Mechanisms Of Spore Killing By Neurospora’S Meiotic Drive Elements, Nicholas Rhoades

Theses and Dissertations

Meiosis is a fundamental and highly conserved biological program that is required for sexual reproduction in eukaryotes. During meiosis, duplicated chromosomes synapse with their homologous partner and undergo a physical exchange of genetic material through recombination. The meiotic products resulting from this program contain novel combinations of alleles that are inherited by individuals in the succeeding generation. The random assortment of alleles during meiotic recombination allows for the chance that any such allelic combination may provide an increase (or decrease) in fitness for an individual. Alleles, or combinations of alleles, that are beneficial to the organism may be retained within …