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Dnp Final Report: Implementation Of An Electronic Clinical Placement System For Improving Faculty Workflow And Accreditation Compliance, Janice R. Hawes

DNP Final Reports

Healthcare today is continually evolving and requires healthcare providers to coordinate and work together to provide quality care. Among healthcare changes is the increasing expansion of technological improvements assisting in mainstreaming processes. In the academic setting, these changes are currently needed to help improve faculty workflow and assist in regulatory compliance. The purpose of this paper is to discover if implementing technology in a clinical nursing setting through an evidence-based practice approach will improve nursing faculty workload and aid in accreditation compliance. The design and methodology for this project were developed using the Iowa model of evidence-based practice, the Donabedian …

Nanotherapeutics And Hiv: Four Decades Of Infection Canvass The Quest For Drug Development Using Nanomedical Technologies, Bhupender S. Chhikara, Nirpendra Singh, Poonam, Parveen Bazard, Rajender S. Varma, Keykavous Parang

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

We have seen four decades of human struggle to cure or eradicate HIV infection since the first clinical detection of HIV infection. Various developed drugs such as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), protease inhibitors, integrase inhibitors, microbicides, and others have known restrictions, such as side effects and resistance development when used alone, and hidden reservoir of the virus, which have opened the gates for the involvement of nanomedicine associated systems, particularly for latent sites of HIV infection. The nanotechnological vehicles, such as liposomes, dendrimers, metal nanoparticles, polymeric nanocapsules/particles, surfactants, and targeted vehicles have become part …

The Benefits Of Growth-Promoting Implants For Beef Cattle, Caleb C. Reichhardt, Reganne K. Briggs, Laura Motsinger, Kara Thornton-Kurth, Matthew D. Garcia

All Current Publications

Growth-promoting implants have been used in the cattle industry for decades. Their benefits allow cattle producers to become more sustainable by decreasing the amount of resources used. Resources such as water and land are decreased when using growth-promoting implants in beef cattle.

Muscle And Adipose Tissue Segmentations At The Third Cervical Vertebral Level In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer, Kareem A Wahid, Brennan Olson, Rishab Jain, Aaron J Grossberg, Dina El-Habashy, Vivian Salama, Abdallah S R Mohamed, Renjie He, Joel Jaskari, Jaakko Sahlsten, Kimmo Kaski, Clifton D Fuller, Mohamed A Naser

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The accurate determination of sarcopenia is critical for disease management in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). Quantitative determination of sarcopenia is currently dependent on manually-generated segmentations of skeletal muscle derived from computed tomography (CT) cross-sectional imaging. This has prompted the increasing utilization of machine learning models for automated sarcopenia determination. However, extant datasets currently do not provide the necessary manually-generated skeletal muscle segmentations at the C3 vertebral level needed for building these models. In this data descriptor, a set of 394 HNC patients were selected from The Cancer Imaging Archive, and their skeletal muscle and adipose tissue was …

Adenosine Metabolized From Extracellular Atp Promotes Type 2 Immunity Through Triggering A2bar Signaling In Intestinal Epithelial Cells, Matthew A Fischer, Simon C Robson, Francesco Di Virgilio, George S Yap, Karen L Edelblum, György Haskó, William C Gause

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Intestinal nematode parasites can cross the epithelial barrier, causing tissue damage and release of danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) that may promote host protective type 2 immunity. We investigate whether adenosine binding to the A

Adenosine Metabolized From Extracellular Atp Promotes Type 2 Immunity Through Triggering A2bar Signaling In Intestinal Epithelial Cells, Matthew A Fischer, Simon C Robson, Francesco Di Virgilio, George S Yap, Karen L Edelblum, György Haskó, William C Gause

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Intestinal nematode parasites can cross the epithelial barrier, causing tissue damage and release of danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) that may promote host protective type 2 immunity. We investigate whether adenosine binding to the A2B adenosine receptor (A2BAR) on intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) plays an important role. Specific blockade of IEC A2BAR inhibits the host protective memory response to the enteric helminth, Heligmosomoides polygyrus bakeri (Hpb), including disruption of granuloma development at the host-parasite interface. Memory T cell development is blocked during the primary response, and transcriptional analyses reveal profound impairment of IEC activation. Extracellular ATP is visualized 24 h after …

Polygenic Risk, Midlife Life's Simple 7, And Lifetime Risk Of Stroke, Michael E Griswold

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background

Recent genetic discoveries in stroke have unleashed the potential of using genetic information for risk prediction and health interventions aimed at disease prevention. We sought to estimate the lifetime risk of stroke (LTRS) by levels of genetic risk and to investigate whether optimal cardiovascular health can offset the negative impact of high genetic risk on lifetime risk of stroke.

Methods and Results

Study participants were 11 568 middle‐aged adults (56% women, 23% Black adults), who were free of stroke at baseline and were followed up for a median of 28 years. The remaining LTRS was estimated according to levels …

Soils, Science And Community Action (Soilscan): A Citizen Science Tool To Empower Community-Led Land Management Change In East Africa, C Kelly, M Wynants, A Patrick, A Taylor, F Mkilema, M Nasseri, S Lewin, L Munishi, K Mtei, P Ndakidemi, W Blake

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Pastoralist communities worldwide face complex challenges regarding food and feed productivity. Primary production systems are under stress, nutritional choices are changing and the relationship between development and agriculture is undergoing profound transformation. Under increasing pressure from climate and land use change, East African agro-pastoral systems are approaching a tipping point in terms of land degradation. There is an urgent need for evidence-led sustainable land management interventions to reverse degradation of natural resources that support food and water security. A key barrier, however, is a lack of high spatial resolution soil health data wherein collecting such information for each individual community …

Association Between Social Vulnerability Index And Cardiovascular Disease: A Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Study, Ankur Kalra, Fatima Rodriguez, Zainab Samad, Yashashwi Pokharel, Arunima Misra, Laurence S Sperling, Jamal S Rana, Waqas Ullah, Ankit Medhekar, Salim S Virani

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background Social and environmental factors play an important role in the rising health care burden of cardiovascular disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) from US census data as a tool for public health officials to identify communities in need of support in the setting of a hazardous event. SVI (ranging from a least vulnerable score of 0 to a most vulnerable score of 1) ranks communities on 15 social factors including unemployment, minoritized groups status, and disability, and groups them under 4 broad themes: socioeconomic status, housing and transportation, minoritized groups, and …

New Technology And Desired Skills Of Early Career Accountants, Denise Jackson, Grant Michelson, Rahat Munir

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: Technological advances have led to accounting roles shifting from transaction focussed tasks to using data generated by technology to inform stakeholder strategies, resulting in changing skill requirements. This study aims to investigate how early career accountants (ECAs) and organisations value different skills among ECAs, how technology is impacting on these skills and the preparedness of ECAs for future technological work in different organisational settings.

Design/methodology/approach: The research adopted a multi-stakeholder, mixed-method approach, surveying 315 ECAs and 175 managers/recruiters and interviewing 10 from each group. The sample drew from different industry sectors and organisation types in Australia, with all states …

Hypertension Treatment In Nigeria (Htn) Program: Rationale And Design For A Type 2 Hybrid, Effectiveness, And Implementation Interrupted Time Series Trial, Abigail S Baldridge, Mark D Huffman, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease in Nigeria and contributes to a large non-communicable disease burden. Our aim was to implement and evaluate a large-scale hypertension treatment and control program, adapted from the Kaiser Permanent Northern California and World Health Organization HEARTS models, within public primary healthcare centers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

METHODS: A type 2 hybrid, interrupted time series design was used to generate novel information on large-scale implementation and effectiveness of a multi-level hypertension control program within 60 primary healthcare centers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. During the formative phase, baseline qualitative assessments …

Utilizing Real-Time Technology To Assess The Impact Of Home Environmental Exposures On Asthma Symptoms: Protocol For An Observational Pilot Study., Sharmilee Nyenhuis, Emily Cramer, Matthew Grande, Luz Huntington-Moskos, Kathryn Krueger, Olivia Bimbi, Barbara Polivka, Kamal Eldeirawi

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Background: It is estimated that over 60% of adults with asthma have uncontrolled symptoms, representing a substantial health and economic impact. The effects of the home environment and exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on adults with asthma remain unknown. In addition, methods currently used to assess the home environment do not capture real-time data on potentially modifiable environmental exposures or their effect on asthma symptoms.

Objective: The aims of this study are to (1) determine the feasibility and usability of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to assess self-report residential environmental exposures and asthma symptoms, home …

Coseismic Deformation And Damage Map Of The 2022 Afghanistan Earthquakes Using Sar Interferometry, Tamer Elgharbawi

Mansoura Engineering Journal

This paper presents our analysis of the 2022 Afghanistan earthquakes with moment magnitudes of M4.9 and M5.3 that occurred on January 17th, 2022. We used Sentinel-1 data and the interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) technique to estimate crustal deformation and map the damaged regions. These earthquakes have caused many human casualties and urban destruction. We present our analysis technique that utilizes state-of-the-art cloud processing and correction services in hazard estimation and management. The estimated crustal deformation caused by these earthquakes shows surface deformation values ranging from -16 cm to +7 cm. Moreover, we identified the damaged regions using the phase …

Curved Metal Blades Publication, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Printer (100,000) stackers uses paper aviation depositing concept. This means a printed page, after exiting a NIP roller, is being released to air, the page is flying using artificial air flows inside stacker depositing area till it reaches Y stopper, then lands on stack while being corrected in X & Y position by active joggers. Artificial air flows inside depositing area includes an air cushion function. Air cushion is a feature which generates air flow under the upcoming page which acts like a cushion. this enables the upcoming page to float above the stacked pile, reach Y stopper and then …

Development Of A Cardiac Anesthesia Tool (Cat) To Predict Intensive Care Unit (Icu)Admission For Pediatric Cardiac Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Ahmed Mounir A. Metwally, Ahmed Haroun M. Mahmoud, Abdulrahman A. Alwakeel, Abdulrahman M. Aljamous, Rayan S. Aldusari, Faisal Hijji, Fouzia A. Al Tuwaijri, Saad Eldin M. Hassan, Mohamed Ebid, Abdullah A. Alghamdi

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Background and aim of the work: Pediatric cardiac patients often undergo non-cardiac surgical procedures and many of these patients would require intensive care unit admission, but can we predict the need for ICU admission in pediatric cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac procedures. Numerous preoperative and intraoperative variables were strongly associated with ICU admission. Given the variations in the underlying cardiac physiology and the diversity of non-cardiac surgical procedures along with the scarce predictive clinical tools, we aimed to develop a simple and practical tool to predict the need for ICU admission in pediatric cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac procedures. Material and Methods: …

Springshare’S Ereserves In The Classroom, Andrea T. Dunn

West Virginia Library Association Conferences

Discoverability and immediate access to course material information remains critical for student success. Adding the resources to an eReserve that’s integrated in the classroom creates a space to catalog the Open Educational Resources (OER) and library resources that are increasingly adopted.

Funding, Supporting, & Sustaining Oer, Monica Garcia Brooks

West Virginia Library Association Conferences

Before you approach the Administration or an external entity for financial support, get those ducks lined up on your campus! Faculty | Librarians | IT Support | Proposed Courses | Registrar.

Oers And Copyright: Classic Nemeses Or Misunderstood Frenemies?, Katy Zane

West Virginia Library Association Conferences

Discussion of educational, fair use, and copyright with open educational resources.

Title on agenda is Rights and Use.

Creating And Publishing Oer, Gena R. Chattin

West Virginia Library Association Conferences

A production workflow for OER projects.

Honor Roll For Plymouth School, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white thirty three page document features an honor roll log for Plymouth School.

1872 Rules For Teachers, Some Results Of An Education, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This color two page document features the rules and regulations for being a teacher in 1872, and features a quote on the reverse side. It is printed on yellow paper.

Clipping Of A Song, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a typed song. Handwriting is at the top of the page.

Newspaper Clippings Covering One-Room Schoolhouses, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features a collection of newspapers documenting the presence of one-room schoolhouses in preservation projects.

Illustration Of The Schoolhouse, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a small illustration of the stone schoolhouse.

Illustration Of Schoolhouse, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a small illustration of the stone schoolhouse.

"Presented By" Schoolhouse Graphic, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a small illustration of the stone schoolhouse. Printed text is above and below the image.

Plymouth Schoolhouse Open For Summer Tours, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features two newspaper clippings detailing the opening of the schoolhouse for public tours.

Various Clippings Regarding Rededication Ceremony, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a newspaper clipping from different publications showing photos of the rededication ceremony.

Rules For Teachers - 1872, Kansas Heritage Center

Buildings & Facilities

This color document features a flyer from the Kansas Heritage Center detailing the rules and regulations for teachers at a similar schoolhouse in 1872. The flyer is printed on cream paper.

Photo Of Boy Wearing Dunce Cap, Fort Hays State University

Buildings & Facilities

This black and white document features a photograph of a boy sitting on a stool wearing a dunce hat at the dedication ceremony. A crowd is standing in the background.