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Closing The Racial Gap: The Lack Of Diverse Faculty At The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas And University Of Nevada, Reno, Olivia K. Cheche

Student Research

In September 2021, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) reclaimed its status as the nation’s most diverse university, according to U.S. News and World Report rankings. However, despite having such a diverse student body, the institution’s faculty population continues to be predominantly white. This report explores the gap in racial diversity between students and faculty members at Nevada’s two research universities: UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). As one of the most racially diverse states in the United States, Nevada is an ideal case study for understanding this gap in racial diversity, and an ideal laboratory for …

Strengthening The Southern Nevada Workforce Pipeline, Katie M. Gilbertson

Student Research

Workforce development has been a keystone in the discussion of economic diversification of Las Vegas for decades. The leisure and hospitality industry is the lifeline for the Southern Nevada economy due to the reliance on tourism as the city’s main economic driver. The leisure and hospitality industry requires physical labor and more face-to-face customer interaction than other employment sectors. Thus, these jobs often do not require high educational attainment, but rather sharp soft skills like effective listening, nonverbal communication, and negotiation strategies. While these are valuable traits, the lack of educational attainment within the leisure and hospitality workforce suppresses employees’ …

Translational Approaches To Understanding Resilience To Alzheimer's Disease., Sarah M Neuner, Maria Telpoukhovskaia, Vilas Menon, Kristen M S O'Connell, Timothy J Hohman, Catherine Kaczorowski

Faculty Research 2022

Individuals who maintain cognitive function despite high levels of Alzheimer's disease (AD)-associated pathology are said to be 'resilient' to AD. Identifying mechanisms underlying resilience represents an exciting therapeutic opportunity. Human studies have identified a number of molecular and genetic factors associated with resilience, but the complexity of these cohorts prohibits a complete understanding of which factors are causal or simply correlated with resilience. Genetically and phenotypically diverse mouse models of AD provide new and translationally relevant opportunities to identify and prioritize new resilience mechanisms for further cross-species investigation. This review will discuss insights into resilience gained from both human and …

Comparing The Effects Of Body Image And Bmi On Women’S Romantic Relationships, Isabella Luca

Perspectives

This literature review explores the relationship of how excess weight affects women's romantic relationships. Romantic relationship success has been assessed through the measures of body image and BMI. These similar measures of excessive weight were compared to determine the best measure/method to represent the relationship between excess weight and women’s romantic relationships. The hypothesis stated that excessive weight (in terms of body image, and not BMI) would decrease the overall success of women’s romantic relationships. Findings throughout this literature review have concluded that women have higher social pressure to be thin, women feel excess weight stigma more and this can …

The Relationship Between Race And High School And College Drop Out Rates, Nicole Sarette

Perspectives

No abstract provided.

Perspectives, 2022 - Full Issue

Perspectives

No abstract provided.

Criminal Justice Update - May 2022, Autumn R. Chassie

Criminal Justice Updates

The Criminal Justice Update is a monthly newsletter created by the Adams County Bar Foundation Fellow providing updates in criminal justice policy coming from Pennsylvania's courts and legislature as well as the US Supreme Court.

Contents:

• Updates from PA Governor's Office
• Updates from the PA Legislature (No new updates this month)
• Updates from the Courts
• U.S. Supreme Court
• PA Supreme Court
• PA Superior Court

Test Final Paper, Greer Martin

Department of Anthropology

Notes from Code4Lib 2022 in Buffalo, NY on Wikibase and local installation instructions per a Workshop hosted by the conference. Wikibase is a collection of software (applications and libraries) for creating, managing and sharing structured data.

Gallaudet Today Spring/Summer 2022, Bryce Chapman, Robert B. Weinstock

Gallaudet Today

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Understanding Integration Post-Study Abroad: A Case Study Of A Semester In France, Emma Hagan

Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses

This study sought to understand the experience of college students with integration post-study abroad. Integration refers to the process by which students continue learning from their experiences and make meaning from time spent abroad.

Scientific Kenyon: Neuroscience Edition (Full Issue)

Scientific Kenyon: The Neuroscience Edition

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The Primitive Root Problem: A Problem In Bqp, Shixin Wu

Mathematical Sciences Technical Reports (MSTR)

Shor’s algorithm proves that the discrete logarithm problem is in BQP. Based on his algorithm, we prove that the primitive root problem, a problem that verifies if some integer g is a primitive root modulo p where p is the largest prime number smaller than 2n for a given n, which is assumed to be harder than the discrete logarithm problem, is in BQP by using an oracle quantum Turing machine.

The Lawfulness Of The Fifteenth Amendment, Travis Crum

Notre Dame Law Review

One of the most provocative debates in constitutional theory concerns the lawfulness of the Reconstruction Amendments’ adoptions. Scholars have contested whether Article V permits amendments proposed by Congresses that excluded the Southern States and questioned whether those States’ ratifications were obtained through unlawful coercion. Scholars have also teased out differences in how States were counted for purposes of ratifying the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments. This debate has focused exclusively on the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments, dismissing the Fifteenth Amendment as a mere sequel.

As this Essay demonstrates, the Fifteenth Amendment’s ratification raises unique issues and adds important nuance to this …

2022 Commencement, University Of The Pacific

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Genius Loci: Capturing The Distinctive Roman Spirit Through Pochoir, Carlee Mcguire

Interior Design Undergraduate Honors Theses

This capstone explores the concept of genius loci through photographic and artistic exploration and does so through a lens of study set on Rome, Italy. The first major goal of the process has been to discover the elements, moments, physical textures, and other design elements that comprise the genius loci of a city or space. The second goal has been to partake in a process that can be used by myself and other designers in efforts to make more conscious design decisions — gaining a better understanding of ‘sense of place’ can assist designers in straying from globalized, placeless design.

Characteristics Of Mesospheric Temperature And Gravity Waves Over Chile In 2020-2021, Damien M. Devitt, Kenneth Zia

Physics Capstone Projects

Gravity waves (GWs) are often confused with gravitational waves in the fabric of space time. However, there is a clear distinction between them. Gravity wave is a term used by the atmospheric research field to describe perturbations in the atmosphere. Gravity pulls the perturbations down and causes oscillations, these present in the form of waves. The best visualization is to think of ripples on a pond, as the ripple reaches its peak gravity pulls the ripple down and creates an oscillating effect.

Circuit City: From Wasteland To Iland, Tina Lim, Jiuye Yan

Architecture Senior Theses

The advent of hyper consumerism has led to the proliferation of electronic waste, or e-waste. Our constant cycle of demand, production, and disposal has had detrimental local impacts on developing countries. This thesis redefines Agdogbloshie's future after its demolition as the new testing ground for e-waste reuse, recycling and detoxification, utilizing plants with phytoremediation properties. As the desire for new products continues to grow, along with the rising of demand for sustainable energy equipment, the world needs to focus on utilizing all resources on hand. In the viable future where e-waste becomes the new gold, Agbogbloshie will transform from being …

Are Some Analysts Superior At Forecasting World Grain Supplies?, Emmie M. Noyes

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Undergraduate Honors Theses

Whether agriculture is how you make your living or simply a means of putting food on your table, the prices of agricultural commodities and products affect us all. When buying and selling agricultural commodities, both farmers and firms use futures markets. Futures markets help minimize price risk, which is important to both sides of the transaction.

Recently, private analysis firms have started to forecast the information contained in the USDA’s WASDE report. This is relevant because future prices react to new information contained in WASDE reports. These firms will release their information a few days before the WASDE comes out …

Vesseled Cultures; Figures Of Diasporic Comforts, Ying Na Li, Rachel Ly, Skylar Sun

Architecture Senior Theses

The Domestic sphere of the Chinese American home is a promising site where continuous identities and memories of routine name are at play. In the kitchen, engaging in rituals of food making - a natural home endeavor- fosters reconnection and reconciliation with a past identity long forgotten. Architectural extrapolation is then seen through means of practices like fermenting vegetables and observation of domestic rituals between the individuals and their surroundings - whether it be the orchestration of food (the process), the jar in which the vegetables and brine rest (the vessel), or the patterns of kitchen utilities being used (the …

Community Engagement E-News - May 2022, Parkland College

Service Learning Newsletter

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The Effect Of Race On The Evaluation Of Quarterbacks, Kian R. Sohrabi

Psychology Honors Projects

Black quarterbacks have faced stereotypes and biases about their performance for decades. While Black quarterbacks are more common in the NFL nowadays, it is not clear whether their performance is being evaluated without bias. Black quarterbacks are often discussed in ways that emphasize their physical abilities but criticize their mental attributes. This current study sought to investigate the effect of race on quarterback evaluation. Study 1 examined the effect of race on fans’ evaluations of quarterbacks; Study 2 looked at the effect of race on evaluations by high school football coaches. Participants completed an online experiment in which they were …

Screening For Tnf Response Prior To Initiation Of Biologic Therapy For Precise Targeted Therapy, Miguel A. Rodriguez

Cohort X

Objective: A quality improvement project to improve outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who are anti-CCP positive by starting targeted biologic/targeted synthetic DMARDs (b/tsDMARDs) therapy after screening for tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) response. Using a targeted therapy approach, patient’s disease activity was checked before and after intervention. The goal was to achieve a clinical disease activity index (CDAI) of <10, showing low disease activity. Methods: Quality improvement model used was the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle to aid in implementing change to improve patient outcomes. Quality improvement project used Lewin’s change theory. The project allowed for change in provider behavior and organization by using a systemic approach and strategies to improve patient outcomes. Lewin’s change theory consists of three parts: unfreezing, changing, and refreezing. The project unfroze the traditional way of prescribing biologic therapy. The screening tool for TNFi response was the change used to find TNF inhibitor non-responders prior to or during biologic therapy. The refreezing part of the theory is to continue screening for TNFi response after the project to ensure the most proper biologic is chosen. Results: A total of 27 patients were screened with TNFi nonresponse prediction tool during a 6-week period. 10 patients were predicted non-responders to TNFi therapy. 15 patients had no prediction of non-response to TNF inhibitor therapy. Two patients were not resulted due sample quality issues. Test results information, the patient’s clinical picture, and therapies were adjusted accordingly. Conclusion: The use of the TNFi nonresponse prediction screening tool allowed for the 10 predicted non-responders to avoid TNFi that would be traditionally started on first line treatment. These 10 patients saved time, money, health, disability, and joint deterioration by starting or continuing proper treatment.

Thiazide-Like Diuretics As First-Line Treatment To Improve Blood Pressure Management, Raquel Okubo

Cohort X

Background: Thiazide diuretics are currently the first-line treatment for hypertension (HTN). This class of drugs includes hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and the thiazide-like diuretic, chlorthalidone (CTDN). The quality improvement project began in the fall semester with a 10- day reflective practice log to assess my current practice. A review of the clinical practice log allowed me to evaluate my current practice and identify three opportunities to improve my practice. I developed three potential PICOT questions and selected one for the QI project with the guidance of my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) chairperson. I performed a literature review to gather the best …

Empagliflozin And/Or Metformin: A Combination Approach For Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes, Maria Crespin

Cohort X

Background: Current guidelines recommend metformin as the first-line agent therapy for the management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) when diet and exercise are insufficient. When monotherapy with metformin is intolerant or contraindicated, or not sufficiently effective to reach the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) target, a second anti-diabetic agent as an alternative or add-therapy to metformin is recommended by all guidelines. The quality improvement project was initiated in the fall semester with a 10-day reflective practice log to assess my current practice. A review of the clinical practice log allowed for evaluation of my current practice and identify three opportunities to improve …

Chemotherapy Induced Painful Peripheral Neuropathy: A Treatment Option, Maria M. Acevedo

Cohort X

BACKGROUND: Cancer diagnosis and treatment are tragic issues for patients. Besides the psychological aspects associated with therapeutic interventions, chemotherapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPPN) is one of the long-term side effects of intravenous chemotherapeutic agents used to treat cancers. This type of neuropathic pain has not effectively responded to medications for peripheral neuropathy treatment. Duloxetine is effective in decreasing CIPPN. This evidence-based research investigates the practice changes that can be implemented to reduce the pain ratings of survivors with CIPPN.

METHODS: In this practice improvement project, patients with CIPPN who reported a rating of ≥3 on the pain scale with the …

A Comprehensive Bison Management And Research Plan For The Crane Trust, Joshua D. Wiese

Other Publications in Wildlife Management

The Great Plains were once a vast grassland ecosystem, but, due to agricultural and human development, are one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America. What remains is generally fragmented, threatened by invasive species, and lacks the natural ecosystem processes that shaped these grasslands such as periodic wildfire and bison grazing. Since 1978, the Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust, Inc. (dba “Crane Trust”) has worked to maintain the function of grassland and riparian habitats to benefit endangered Whooping Cranes, Sandhill Cranes, and other migratory bird species. They protect ~8,100 acres, including the largest contiguous portion of lowland tallgrass …

Smu And Synagie Partner To Upskill And Plug Skill Gaps In Southeast Asia's Ecommerce And Tech Workforce, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

Leading digital commerce enabler in Southeast Asia, Synagie, and Singapore Management University (SMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to co-develop continuing education and training programmes. The programmes are specially designed to address the specific talent and skills shortages faced by the technology and eCommerce sector in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with the aim of upskilling over 3,000 sector professionals by 2025.

Smu Announces New Dean For Yong Pung How School Of Law, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

The Singapore Management University (SMU) announced today that it has appointed Professor Lee Pey Woan ( 李佩婉 ) as the new Dean of the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL), following an extensive and rigorous global search that started in August 2021.

Pemetaan Masalah Dalam Implementasi Kebijakan Rehabilitasi Penyalahguna Narkotika Di Indonesia, Anisya Ramdlonaning, Christian Natalud, Martha Istyawan, Vallendiah Ayuningtyas

Jurnal Kajian Stratejik Ketahanan Nasional

Indonesian government has some regulations that related to the Rehabilitation Policy for narcotics abusers. Unfortunately, the results are still not as expected. Many problems were found in its implementation, one of them is overcapapcity and overcrwoded at prison due to narcotics convicts or abusers. The other hand the number of abusers who access and receive rehabilitation services at rehabilitation institutions are limited. This study aims to map the problems that occur in the implementation of rehabilitation policies in Indonesia through a qualitative approach using the method of literature review within the framework of input, process, output and outcome logic models. …

Clemson Commencement Program, May 2022, Clemson University

Clemson Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.