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This issue of the Winonan, the Winona State University student newspaper, was published on October 7, 2026.

A Proposed Methodology For Defining The Criteria Of ‘Good Environmental Status’ For Artificial Light At Night In Marine Waters, Thomas Davies, Olivia R. Rendón, Benjamin O'Driscoll, Rosalyn Seddon, Elena Maggi, Francesca Rossi, Junio Fabrizio Borsani, Tim Smyth

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

There is now a growing recognition internationally that the impacts of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on marine biodiversity require regulation. How ALAN should be regulated and what constitutes ‘Good Environmental Status’ (GES) for underwater ALAN remain open questions that if resolved would accelerate the integration of ALAN management into existing policy instruments. In the European Union, interpretations of Descriptor 11 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) - ‘Introduction of Energy’ - have historically focused exclusively on underwater noise. As a result, no formal targets, thresholds or assessment structures currently exist for marine light pollution across EU Member States. …

Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Exposure To Chewing Tobacco, 1990–2023: A Systematic Analysis Of The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2023, Debasish Kar, Gbd 2023 Chewing Tobacco Collaborators

Peninsula Medical School

SummaryBackgroundExposure to chewing tobacco is a known health risk factor but has received less attention than smoking in global tobacco control efforts. As the evidence base linking chewing tobacco use to poor health grows, it is essential to closely track the changing use of chewing tobacco distinct from other forms of smokeless tobacco, as well as the estimated burden associated with its use. These data are essential to inform policy makers who seek to identify and avert the health burden associated with these dangerous products.MethodsWe estimated the prevalence of chewing tobacco use and attributable health burden for individuals aged 15 …

October 7, 2026 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

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Real-World Experience Of Hepatitis C Treatment With Glecaprevir-Pibrentasvir During Pregnancy, L Madeline Mccrary, Megan R Curtis, Jeannie C Kelly, Jessica Elrod-Gallegos, Patrick Kojima, Patricia Werner, Jennifer L Mullersman, Tracey Habrock-Bach, Michael J Durkin, Laura R Marks

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Guidelines endorse antenatal hepatitis C virus treatment following shared decision making. No clinical trial or real-world data exist for glecaprevir-pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB). We report our experience with prenatal GLE/PIB in 14 patients. Ten patients completed treatment; all achieved virologic response by or at delivery, with no maternal or neonatal safety concerns.

Fabrication And In Vitro Evaluation Of A Triphala–Chitosan Nanocomposite Gtr Membrane With Multifunctional Regenerative Potential, Tanmayi Mishra, Priyangha P.T

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study addressed the need for a multifunctional, naturally derived guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membrane by fabricating a Triphala–chitosan nanoparticle-based membrane and evaluating its physicochemical and in vitro biological properties for periodontal regeneration. Triphala provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, while chitosan nanoparticles improve structural stability and cell interactions, offering a novel multifunctional regenerative membrane.
Materials and Methods: An aqueous Triphala extract was prepared, and chitosan nanoparticles were synthesised by ionic gelation. Triphala extract (3% v/v) was incorporated into the nanoparticle suspension (pH 4.5–5.5), cast into membranes, air-dried, neutralised with 1% NaOH, and conditioned. The membranes were characterised by …

Preventive Care, Regenerative Biology, And Diagnostic Innovation In Dentomaxillofacial Science: An Editorial Review, Muhammad Ikbal, H. Hasanuddin, Acing H. Mude, Nisrina E. Nasrun, Carolina Stevanie, Erni Marlina, Muhammad Ruslin

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: To synthesize studies in the Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science (JDMFS, Vol. 11, Iss. 2, 2026) into a coherent account of the field's clinical, biological and public health directions.
Methods: A qualitative thematic synthesis of 13 articles (original articles, systematic reviews, and a case report) published in this issue was performed. The studies were grouped into four domains: public health and patient-centered care, biomaterials, regenerative science and antimicrobial strategies, clinical, surgical and diagnostic innovations, and molecular oncology and rare pathologies. For each, we summarized the knowledge, identified contributions, and outlined research priorities.
Results: Caries risk assessment was the strongest predictor …

Climate Change Mitigation And Forest Conservation: A Sdg-Aligned Framework For Malaysia, Hui Nee Au Yong, Chuan Chew Foo, Maryam Kalhoro, Irfan Rashdi

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Climate change and biodiversity loss are interlinked global crises that require integrated governance approaches, particularly in biodiversity-rich countries such as Malaysia. This study develops and empirically tests a climate biodiversity sustainable development goal (SDGs) nexus model that integrates forest governance, carbon sequestration, Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK), and sustainable practices to explain climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation outcomes. Survey data were collected from 412 respondents across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesised relationships. The analysis examines direct, mediating, and moderating relationships among governance, social, technological, and policy factors. Forest governance …

Good Governance In The Concept Of Climate Justice: Decarbonisation Policies In Economic Considerations Of Losses And Sacrifices, Daryanti Daryanti, Albertus Sentot Sudarwanto, Erna Dyah Kusumawati, Rosita Candrakirana

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Projections of losses resulting from the impacts of climate change in Indonesia are estimated to reach USD 30.5 million, affecting four key sectors: agriculture, water supply, health, and the maritime sector. This study shows that good governance based on climate justice in the implementation of decarbonization policies is the most important factor in avoiding long-term economic losses caused by the adverse impacts of climate change or investing in climate resilience. This study employed a normative methodology using a statutory approach to examine efforts related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. The findings of this research indicate that regulations in Indonesia, …

A Nonlinear Viscoelastic 3d Bellows Microspring Fabricated With Two-Photon Polymerization, Harris J. Hall, Tyler Grunzke, Samuel Campbell, Hengky Chandrahalim

Faculty Publications

In the past decade, two-photon polymerization (TPP) based 3D printing has gained popularity for prototype fabrication of micro and nanoscale structures and mechanical metamaterials. However, practical considerations including response uniformity, nonlinear behaviors, and material aging effects remain challenges for device maturation and are seldom reported. In this work, a pair of cylindrical microscale bellows springs (~ 100 μm diameter), fabricated with a commercial TPP 3D printer, are shown to exhibit nonlinear stiffness profiles under compression (up to ~ 7%), with distinct linear and nonlinear regions, that change significantly after ~ 9–10 months of open air exposure in ambient lab conditions. …

Insights From Industry: A Contextualised Analysis Of How Tertiary Accounting Programmes Can Be Redesigned In The Age Of Ai, Lindsay Murray

Irish Journal of Academic Practice

This study examines how artificial intelligence is transforming graduate training in Irish accounting firms and resulting implications for tertiary accounting education. Through qualitative interviews with representatives from top-tier, upper mid-tier, and lower mid-tier firms, the research identifies significant variation in AI adoption across the profession, with larger firms implementing advanced integration while smaller practices adopt more incremental approaches. The findings reveal that entry-level routine tasks are increasingly automated, requiring graduates to develop earlier competency in supervisory, analytical, and governance roles. The study identifies that differing levels of AI integration across firm tiers create unequal graduate exposure, raising concerns about potential …

The Soundscape Wheel: A Conceptual Map For Tourism Geographers, R. Keller, N. Wilsnach, U. Ruiz-Arana, G. Cerwén, J. Martin, C. Van Bendegom, Y. Hu

Professional Services

Soundscapes are receiving increasing attention in tourism studies. Much focus is given to noise generated by tourism, whereas the role of sound in experiences of place has received less attention. To address this gap, we introduce a ‘soundscape wheel’ as a theoretical and applied tool that can inform transdisciplinary work across tourism studies. The aim of this conceptual map is to discern the ways soundscapes are addressed in the literature spanning natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with the hope of better informing tourism geographers’ engagement with sound and other sensorial elements of place. This conceptual map was derived by …

From Familiar Faces To New Spaces: Perceived Social Network Change And Its Association With Loneliness During The Transition To University, Hannah Rachael Slack, Nicola Byrom, Chloe Bate, Aleksandra Hościłowicz, Sophie Homer, Delia Fuhrmann, Juliet Foster, Sarah Crook, Emily Long

School of Psychology

Background: Loneliness among young people is a growing concern, and life transitions can create significant upheaval in social networks. The scale of these changes and their association with loneliness remains underexplored. Objective: This study examined retrospectively recalled changes in network composition and structure across the transition to university and explored associations with loneliness. Methods: We used social network interviews to assess 79 first-year students' networks before and after starting university, measuring loneliness post-transition; 77% of the sample were 18–21 years and 72% were female. Results: Participants recalled substantial change in their network (network churn); on average 58% of social connections …

Nurse Burnout And Nurse High Turnover Rate, Obinna Nnah

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nurse burnout disrupts retention, weakens leadership continuity, increases replacement costs, and threatens the quality and consistency of patient care. Healthcare leaders are concerned because staffing shortages and unmanageable nurse workloads contribute to burnout and workforce instability. Grounded in job demands-resources theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry research project was to identify and explore effective strategies used by healthcare leaders to reduce nurse burnout and improve retention and patient care. The participants were 10 healthcare leaders who effectively reduced nurse burnout. Data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews and reviewing secondary data from publicly available sources. Thematic analysis yielded …

Assessing The Impact Of Smartphone Mood-Tracking Application On Nurses' Confidence And Self-Efficacy In Managing Adult Patients With Mental Health Disorders, Maybelle Mbiatem

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Walden UniversityCollege of NursingThis is to certify that the doctoral study byMaybelle Mbiatemhas been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects,and that any and all revisions required bythe review committee have been made.Review CommitteeDr. Susan Huehn, Committee Chairperson, Nursing FacultyChief Academic Officer and ProvostSue Subocz, Ph.D.Walden University2026

Experiences Of Adult Children Of Black Women Who Endorse The Superwoman Schema, Erin Dudley-Mitchell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Rooted in generations of sociohistorical expectations, the superwoman schema (SWS) is a framework embraced by many Black women that frames them as unrelenting and resilient, often at the expense of their well-being. Endorsing the SWS has been associated with positive outcomes such as achievement, family preservation, and self-worth; however, it has also been linked to increased vulnerability to mental and physical health conditions. Despite a substantial body of literature on the SWS, little was known about the experiences of children raised by women who endorse this schema. The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study was to explore the …

How Feldenkrais Method® Practitioners Work With Adults With Acquired Brain Injury, Diana L. Walters

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The number of people living with persistent deficits following an acquired brain injury (ABI) continues to be a leading healthcare concern, as rehabilitation for deficits following an has been limited to conventional, biomedical rehabilitative interventions. Recent studies have shown that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities are viable treatment options, and The Feldenkrais Method® has been investigated as an approach for working with musculoskeletal conditions. More research is needed in order to better understand how this CAM method is utilized for this population because of their complex and long-term deficits. The purpose of this qualitative grounded theory (GT) study was …

Impact Of Resource Availability On Black Women’S Pregnancy Outcomes Before And After Covid-19 In Delaware, Oreofe Awosola

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

During the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions to prenatal and postpartum care exacerbated longstanding racial inequities in maternal and infant health. Guided by the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) framework, this quantitative, comparative cross-sectional study examined the association between peripartum resource utilization and pregnancy outcomes among Black and White women in Delaware before (2016–2019) and during (2020–2022) the pandemic. Secondary data from Delaware’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) were analyzed in IBM SPSS Statistics using binary logistic regression across a final analytic sample of N = 362 participants (183 Black women and 179 White women), controlling for income, education, employment, stress, …

Teachers’ And School Leaders’ Perceptions On Recidivism In Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs, Victor Lewis Oliver

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed in this study was the increasing rates of recidivism among students in disciplinary alternative education programs (DAEPs) in a southeastern state. Grounded in Bandura’s social learning theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore teachers’ and leaders’ perceptions on the causes of recidivism and needed support strategies to reduce recidivism for students in DAEPs in a southern state. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with five administrators and five teachers who had experience working with students transitioning out of DAEPs. Through thematic analysis, the following five themes emerged: participants perceived …

Developing A Digital Facility Management Framework For Enhancing Operation And Maintenance Of Public Parks In Egypt, Alaa Ezzat, Alia Amer, Yasser M. El Sayed

HBRC Journal

Public parks in Cairo represent important urban assets, however, their operation and maintenance (O&M) face many challenges due to fragmented information, reactive maintenance practices, organizational constraints, and limited digital integration. Digital Facility Management discipline still lacks the tailored framework that adequately addresses the operational needs of public parks in Egypt with all its specific details. This study develops an integrated digital FM framework for improving the efficiency of the management process of public parks. A four-phase methodology was adopted, comprising a literature review, framework development, technical system specification, and expert assessment. The proposed framework integrates BIM, COBie, CMMS, IoT technologies, …

Renewable Research Frontiers In The Weight-Loss Evaluation Of 4-(4-Chlorobenzylideneamino) Antipyrine As An Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild Steel In Hcl, Mohanad Muzahem Khalaf, A. M. Mustafa, Ayad Abbood Abdulhasan

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

This study evaluates 4-(4-Chlorobenzylideneamino) antipyrine as an organic corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1.0 M HCl using weight-loss measurements and SEM surface analysis. The inhibitor produced a clear concentration-dependent protection effect: the corrosion rate decreased from 0.452 mpy for the uninhibited solution to 0.014 mpy at 500 ppm, while the inhibition efficiency increased from 41.84% at 100 ppm to 96.90% at 500 ppm. The adsorption data followed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, indicating the formation of a protective adsorbed layer on the steel surface. The calculated Δ Gads value of approximately -29.78 kJ mol-1 suggests spontaneous mixed adsorption involving both …

Wind Energy Pathways Toward Sdg 7 And Sdg 13 For Affordable Clean Energy And Climate Action, Ahmed Jamal Jasim

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

Wind energy has emerged as one of the most cost-competitive and rapidly scalable pathways toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (SDG 13: Climate Action). This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of wind energy technologies, innovation pathways, system integration challenges, and future research frontiers within the dual framework of energy access and climate change mitigation. It covers the full spectrum of wind turbine technologies from established onshore horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) to cutting-edge offshore floating platforms, vertical-axis turbines, and airborne wind energy systems alongside digitalization strategies including artificial …

Battery Energy Storage Systems For Renewable Research Frontiers, Mohanad Muzahem Khalaf, A. M. Mustafa, Ayad Abbood Abdulhasan, Hussain Zuhailawati

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have emerged as a cornerstone technology enabling the large-scale integration of variable renewable energy sources and the transformation of conventional electricity networks into intelligent, resilient, and low-carbon energy systems. This article provides a structured review of BESS within the science-energy (sci-energy) nexus by organizing the discussion around five analytical axes: battery chemistry families, battery management and estimation strategies, thermal and safety engineering, renewable-grid integration pathways, and sustainability and circular-economy issues. The review covers mature lithium-ion systems together with sodium-ion, solid-state, and redox flow batteries, and also examines battery management systems, thermal management, state-of-charge and state-of-health …

Recommendations For Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening For Athletes In Saudi Arabia: A Consensus Statement From The National Heart Center, Saudi Heart Rhythm Society, And National Center For Sudden Death, Alwaleed Aljohar, Bandar S. Al-Ghamdi, Abdulrahman Y. Sabbagh, Fahad Almehmadi, Fayez Bokhari, Naeem Alshoaibi, Yahya Alhebaishi, Wael Alqarawi

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Vigorous sports participation provides substantial physical and psychological benefits but may be accompanied by a small risk of sudden cardiac arrest and death in individuals with previously unrecognized cardiovascular disease. Preparticipation cardiovascular screening aims to identify athletes at increased risk, facilitate appropriate evaluation and management, and promote safe participation in sport. Despite growing international experience, no national recommendations have previously existed for Saudi Arabia. Recognizing the rapid expansion of organized sports participation driven by Saudi Vision 2030, an expert panel convened to develop consensus recommendations for the implementation of a nationwide preparticipation cardiovascular screening program. A comprehensive review of contemporary …

Academics’ Experiences Of Integrating Open Educational Resources Into Study Guides In Sri Lankan Distance Education, W.M.A.P. Sandamini Fernando, Fareed Mohamed Nawastheen

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Open educational resources (OER) can provide additional learning materials for distance education students. However, limited research has examined academics’ experiences of using OER in distance teacher education study guides. This study examined academics’ perceptions and experiences of integrating OER into the study guides of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme at a university offering open and distance education in Sri Lanka. The study used a survey design with 30 purposively selected academics involved in developing courses for the programme. Data were collected through a questionnaire containing 25 items rated on a five-point scale and three open-ended questions. The responses were …

From Consumers To Makers: A Community-Based Model Of The Diy Food And Beverage Kit Ecosystem, Mark Mitchell, Richard Martin, Sheila Mitchell

Atlantic Marketing Journal

The market for do-it-yourself (DIY) food and beverage kits continues to expand as consumers seek experiences that combine convenience, learning, creativity, and participation. This conceptual paper proposes a four-community ecosystem model consisting of consumers, makers, marketers, and consumption communities. Drawing on value co-creation, prosumption, experiential consumption, and diffusion of innovation theories, the model suggests that participation in DIY production transforms consumers into makers, fosters a maker identity, and encourages engagement in product-category consumption communities. Through sharing experiences and outcomes, participants attract new consumers into the marketplace, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of growth. The framework extends value co-creation theory by explaining …

Brand Gravity And Instant Adoption: Consumer Visitation, Loyalty, And Trip Chaining Following The Entry Of A New National Coffee Chain, Mark J. Sciuchetti Jr., Jianping Huang

Atlantic Marketing Journal

This study examines how consumers adopt a strong national brand immediately after its entry into a small regional market. Using anonymized mobile location data from the first twenty-nine weeks of a new Starbucks location in Anniston, Alabama, the analysis evaluates weekly visitation, repeat behavior, visitor origin distance, trip chaining, and temporal demand. The store opened above its subsequent steady state, indicating activation of preexisting demand rather than a gradual diffusion process. Repeat visitors generated 82.6% of visits within the observation window, showing rapid movement from trial to habitual use. The entrant also exhibited a flatter distance decay gradient than adjacent …

Where Shoppers Look First: How Navigation Bar Design Shapes Visual Attention Online, James Coyle, Linh Nguyen, Lee Hillman

Atlantic Marketing Journal

Abstract

Despite the crucial role that a website navigation bar can play in affecting consumer behavior, there has been a lack of theory-driven studies to investigate how to most effectively design navigation bars. Grounded in cognitive fit theory and visual attention theory, this study investigates how the effects of navigation bar design and content can influence visual processing of an unfamiliar online retailer’s website. A total of 40 subjects participated in a controlled experiment in which we gathered eye-tracking data. We find that navigation bar placement strongly affects how quickly participants locate the navigation bar: an unexpected placement more than …

Reducing Cognitive Load To Strengthen Customer Engagement: The Strategic Role Of Digital Tools, Neda Mossaei, Maryam Tofighi

Atlantic Marketing Journal

This paper examines how advanced technological interfaces, particularly chatbots and augmented reality, influence customer engagement by reducing the cognitive effort required to interact with firms. As digital tools become increasingly embedded in everyday life, companies are leveraging these technologies to streamline communication, personalize experiences, and foster long-term relational outcomes. Guided by cognitive load theory, this study argues that minimizing mental effort in customer–firm interactions improve engagement by making interactions more seamless and intuitive. At the same time, relationship marketing theory emphasizes that reducing cognitive barriers can cultivate customer engagement, trust, and loyalty over time. Together, these perspectives suggest that implementing …

How Legal Systems Reflect Societal Views Of Nature, Devorah Corvo

Latin American & Caribbean Law Review

Pre-Columbine Indigenous communities differed from European settlers in many ways. One of the most striking differences was the way each group viewed itself in relation to nature and wildlife. Indigenous communities generally did not see themselves as separate from the natural world, while European settlers often viewed themselves as distinct from it. In the United States today, many people care about the environment but are unsure how to protect it. By contrast, pre-Columbian Indigenous communities were so deeply connected to their surroundings that harm to wildlife would have been seen as harm to the community itself. By examining three pre-Columbian …