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The Effect Of Induction With Remimazolam Vs. Propofol In The Incidence Of Postoperative Delirium In Geriatric Patients, Bailey R. Byrne, Mary Beth Greenway

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is an acute disturbance in mental status that typically occurs within the first five postoperative days. Its incidence increases with age, affecting up to 50% of patients over 60. Risk factors include benzodiazepine use, female gender, emergency surgery, and comorbidities such as diabetes and cerebrovascular disease. The development of POD is associated with increased morbidity and prolonged hospital stays.

A 71-year-old Caucasian female underwent a total laparoscopic robotic hysterectomy. Her medical history included anxiety, hypertension, and diabetes. Although anxious preoperatively, she did not receive anxiolytic medication. General anesthesia was induced with fentanyl, lidocaine, propofol, and succinylcholine. …

Mental Health Professional Shortages In Washington State, Lanh Tran

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement

The social change portfolio aims to highlight the persistent shortage of mental health professionals in Washington State, the reasons behind this crisis, and to find sustainable solutions to reduce burnout.

Significant Findings

Washington State is experiencing a shortage of mental health professionals in the urban and rural areas. The most significant contributing factor is professionals' feeling burnt out. This happened before the pandemic, but it escalated significantly afterwards. Burnout is physical and emotional exhaustion coupled with self-doubt because of a psychological response for people in roles of caring and supporting others. In Washington State, there is 1 mental …

Barriers To Entry, Barriers To Exit: Exploring The Relationship Between Administrative Burdens And Work Disincentives In Public Benefits Programs, Stephen Roll, Guangli Zhang, Mathieu Despard

Center for Social Development Research

Through the Workforce Economic Inclusion and Mobility project, the Center for Social Development has explored how the design of the U.S. public benefits system creates barriers to the economic stability and mobility of low-wage workers. The first of these barriers is the administrative burdens embedded in public benefits, which refers to the difficulties and stresses potential beneficiaries experience learning about a program, complying with program rules, or interacting with program staff. The second of these barriers is the work and savings disincentives many public benefits programs create through their eligibility rules, which can punish beneficiaries for earning or saving more …

Digital Financial Innovations, Investment Behaviors, And The Financial Well-Being Of Low-Wage Workers, Jayden Liu, Stephen Roll, Mathieu Despard

Center for Social Development Research

Digital financial innovations (DFI) are an increasingly prominent part of the financial market. These innovations may be attractive to low-wage workers as alternative investment vehicles. This brief examines low-wage workers' use of DFIs through their ownership of digital trading accounts and investment in several financial assets, including assets that are traditionally more stable as well as newer, nontraditional assets that may carry higher risk, across income levels and employment status. We also investigate whether workers reported receiving returns from using these assets, and finally, we compare use of traditional assets and nontraditional assets against workers’ savings, with emphasis on the …

Employment Circumstances And Use Of Financial Services Among Low-Wage Workers, Anthony Nixon Jr., Mathieu Despard

Center for Social Development Research

Work arrangements have become increasingly varied in recent years, with much labor-market participation happening outside of traditional full-time roles. As gig work and other forms of self-employment,  contract labor, and part-time positions grow, and work arrangements diversify, employment instability is a growing concern,  especially for low-wage workers. This brief presents original evidence on the use of financial services among low-wage workers in the United States. Data come from the Workforce Economic Inclusion and Mobility (WEIM) survey administered to a nationally representative sample of 2,511 U.S. workers earning less than 250% of the federal poverty line.

Development Status And Existing Problems Of Ion-Solvation Membranes For Electrolysis Of Water, Zheng-Yuan Zhou, Yu-Tao Sun, Zheng-Bang Liu, Chuan-Zheng Wang, Yong-Nan Zhou, Xi Luo, Tian-Chi Zhou, Jin-Li Qiao

Journal of Electrochemistry

Ion-solvaing membranes (ISMs) have received extensive attention in recent years as a key component in electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices. This article provides an overview of structural composition, performance advantages, research progress, ion conduction mechanism and existing issues of ISMs, primarily classifying them according to the matrix structure. A detailed analysis of performance enhancement methods, key performance indicators of ISMs and performance influencing factors is also presented. The article contributes to further optimizing the design and application of ion-solvation membranes, providing theoretical support for the development of fields such as hydrogen production through electrolysis of water and electrochemical energy …

The Ntp Anode For Aqueous Sodium Ion Batteries: Recent Advances And Future Perspectives, Ming-Li Wang, Xue-Ying Su, Zheng-Xiang Shan, Shu-Zhe Yang, Heng-Rui Guo, Hao Luo, Dong-Liang Chao

Journal of Electrochemistry

Aqueous sodium-ion batteries (ASIBs) have attracted great attention in aqueous batteries due to their merit of high safety. However, the constrained work potential and insufficient chemical stability of anode materials in aqueous electrolytes hinder the large-scale application of ASIBs. Sodium titanium phosphate, NaTi₂(PO₄)₃ (NTP), is considered one of the most promising anode materials for ASIBs due to its excellent electrochemical performance and tunable structure. Recently, great achievements have been made in the development of NTP, however, a comprehensive review of existing studies is still lacking. This article firstly introduces the basic properties of NTP and …

Iron-Involved Orr Electrocatalysts Under The Lens Of In-Situ/Operando Mössbauer Spectroscopy, Sumbal Farid, Jun-Hu Wang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Exploring cost-effective and efficient catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) poses a significant challenge, especially in the pursuit of alternatives to precious metals like platinum. Significant advancements have driven electrochemists to develop efficient ORR catalysts using abundant materials, particularly iron (Fe)-based, known for their exceptional performance in ORR. While the crucial function of Fe in boosting ORR catalytic activity is recognized, the connection between material attributes and catalytic performance remains enigmatic. Understanding the dynamic processes involved in oxygen electrocatalysis is paramount for designing precious-metals-free ORR electrocatalysts. Mössbauer spectroscopy stands out as a powerful technique for deciphering the structural characteristics of …

Adan Munoz Renova V. Attorney General United States Of America

2026 Decisions

Agency

What's New With Journal Subscriptions And Open Access Fee Waivers (2026), Rebecca Bealer Mlis, Lsu Health Libraries

Library Instruction

2026 brings a few changes to journals and fee waivers offered by the Library. We will cover journals added and cancelled, as well as continuing and new open access and fee waiver agreements. Recorded session from the information session that took place on January 28, 2026.

Identification Of Slc3a2 As A Potential Therapeutic Target Of Ferroptosis In Bladder Cancer, Qi Yang, Dewang Zhou, Aaron Beasley, Yujun Liu, Zeqin Yan, Hu Fang, Yuqing Li, Elin S. Gray

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Bladder cancer (BC) represents the most prevalent malignancy within the urinary system. Mounting evidence underscores the critical involvement of ferroptosis in cancer pathogenesis; Consequently, this study delves into its molecular underpinnings and therapeutic potential specifically in BC. Methods: We analyzed gene expression profiles from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the Gene Expression Om-nibus (GEO) repositories. Ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) were selected from the FerrDb database. Utilizing systematic bioinformatics analyses, we identify differentially expressed and prognostic FRGs and construct an FRGs prognostic model. Combined with protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis, solute carrier family 3 member 2 (SLC3A2) was selected for further study. …

Circumferential Resection Of The Right Atrium To Excise Angiosarcoma, Chadi Nahal, Nicholas Borden, Majid Chammas, Thomas Steen, Cristiano Faber

Student Publications

Background

Cardiac angiosarcomas are rare, with no established treatment guidelines. There is limited reporting of large cardiac angiosarcomas requiring extensive atrial resection and reconstruction, and limited data on outcomes after resection with positive margins.

Case Summary

A 51-year-old man with multiple comorbidities was diagnosed with nonmetastatic 7.1 × 5.6 × 4.9 cm primary cardiac angiosarcoma in the right atrium extending into the superior vena cava. The mass was circumferentially resected with reconstruction of the right atrium using bovine pericardial patch. Histopathology confirmed a grade II spindle cell variant angiosarcoma with positive margins. Subsequent management included chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiotherapy …

Workforce Economic Inclusion And Stability In The United States And United Kingdom: Summary Findings, Mathieu Despard, Stephen Roll, Kristian Fuzi, Adele Atkinson, Louise Overton

Center for Social Development Research

Through a partnership between the Center for Social Development (CSD) at Washington University in St. Louis (United States) and the Centre on Household Savings and Asset Management (CHASM) at the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom),the Workforce Economic Inclusion and Mobility (WEIM) project has explored a host of issues affecting low-wage workers and their families in the United States and the United Kingdom. CSD and CHASM analyzed survey datasets from their respective countries to produce a set of insights regarding the challenges low-wage workers and their families face. This Research Summary discusses and synthesizes key findings organized by cross-cutting themes to …

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Michael Bowe ’91 And Heidi Goldsmith ’21 On Brithem Llp And The Art Of Trial Advocacy, Jennifer Bancamper

NYLS Community News

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Esg And Firm Performance In China: The Moderating Role Of Firm Size And Covid-19, Peng Dan

Student Works (2020-2029)

This study examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and firm performance in China's A-share listed companies, with a particular focus on the moderating roles of firm size and the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on stakeholder theory, the research investigates whether ESG activities contribute positively to firm performance, and how this relationship varies with firm size and during crisis periods. The sample consists of Chinese A-share firms from 2019 to 2023, a period that includes the COVID-19 pandemic. After data processing, there are a total of 14,186 observations over the five-year period. Firm performance is measured using both …

Finding Debtor’S Counsel, Anthony Casey, Emma Lotts

BYU Law Review

In this Essay, we explore the question of how to assess the independence of debtor’s counsel in Chapter 11. The question has arisen in recent high-profile bankruptcy cases, attracting renewed attention from commentators. We examine these cases and revisit the unique role that debtor’s counsel serves.

From this analysis, a few guiding principles emerge for determining independence and managing conflicts that may arise. First, consistent with the rules outside of bankruptcy, sophisticated parties are capable of waiving conflicts and should be free to do so when their interests alone are affected by the conflict. Second, the possibility of conflicts—both real …

The Cortico-Cortical And Subcortical Circuits Of The Human Brain Language Centers Including The Dual Limbic And Language Functioning Fiber Tracts, Arash Kamali, Nithya P Narayana, Anastasia Loiko, Anusha Gandhi, Paul E Schulz, Nitin Tandon, Manish N Shah, Vinodh A Kumar, Larry A Kramer, Jay-Jiguang Zhu, Haris Sair, Roy F Riascos, Khader M Hasan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background/Objectives: In recent years, MRI-based diffusion-weighted tractography techniques have uncovered additional white matter pathways that have significant roles in language processing and production. In this review, we aim to outline the major language centers of the brain and major language pathways along with association tracts that serve dual roles in both the language and limbic systems. According to the current dual-stream model of language processing, the brain's language network is organized into a dorsal stream, responsible for mapping sound to articulation, and a ventral stream, which maps sound to meaning.

Materials and Methods: The literature cited in this …

A Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Salmonella-Shigella (Ss) Agar And Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate (Xld) Agar In Supporting The Growth Of Salmonella Sp. And Shigella Sp., Ika Ningsih, Kharisma Winnie Chryssantium Tiro

Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics

Diarrheal diseases caused by Salmonella sp. and Shigella sp. are among the most significant public health challenges worldwide, especially among children. To identify these bacteria, Salmonella-Shigella (SS) and Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate (XLD) agar media are used, which are selective and differential for Salmonella sp. and Shigella sp. Although these media share similar properties and functions for growing Salmonella sp. and Shigella sp., results from previous studies differ from those obtained in tests conducted by the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia. This laboratory-based experimental study used serial dilution with three replicates (triplicate). Based on SNI 2897 of …

Interseeding Cover Crops Into Corn In The Intermountain West, Matt Yost, Jenae Dean, Michael Pace, Tony Richards, Andrew Wallace, Jacob Hadfield, Steven Hines, Cody Zesiger, Jody Gale, Rhonda Miller, Earl Creech, Matt Palmer

All Current Publications

Interseeding cover crops into corn may provide many benefits, such as weed suppression, nitrogen fixation from legume covers, and, most importantly, soil cover and forage for livestock after corn harvest. It also has the potential to negatively impact corn production if competition with covers for water and nutrients is too high. The purpose of this guide is to discuss recent research and experience with interseeding cover crops in the Intermountain West.

Bringing The Heat: Optimizing Current Feed Warming Practices For Hospitalized Infants, Kaitlyn Ballard, Christine Nguyen, Madison Pavelka, David Rice, Yesica Rivas, Hannah Gabrielle Sellers, Nathan Xie

2025

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Students’ Motivation For Online Learning Of English As A Second Language Through The Lens Of The Self-Determination Theory, Wajeeh Daher, Ahlam Anabousy, Ahmad Amer, Nael Issa

Higher Learning Research Communications

Learning English as a second language (ESL) can be challenging for students, so it is essential to keep them motivated. One way to motivate students is through electronic programs (e-programs) that can enhance their motivation to learn. This research examined student learning motivation through the lens of the self-determination theory (SDT), with 39 preparatory-year students participating and learning in a blended context. Nine students were interviewed regarding their motivation to learn English using the electronic program, and both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used to examine participants’ motivation to learn English in that context. The quantitative results indicated that …

Study Of The Spatial Effect Of Geothermal On Surface Water Quality (Case Study Of Ci Pamatutan Watershed, Parakansalak Sub-District), Fauzan Abdurrahman Masykur, Prasetiawan Pras, M. Rafli Ariq Rianputra, Nesya Desfarivana Umaya, Vanesa Kelly Gabriela, Mangapul Parlindungan Tambunan, Supriatna Supriatna

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Geothermal plays an important role in affecting surface water quality with both positive and negative effects. It becomes an efficient renewable energy source in generating electricity without producing harmful gases. However, the presence of geothermal affects the quality of surface water in a watershed. This research is focused on the Mount Salak geothermal area which has volcanic and tectonic activity. Parameters such as electrical conductivity (measured in millisiemens/cm) were used to measure the content of minerals and dissolved compounds in the water. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) measured in ppt is used to quantify dissolved solids, while water acidity (pH) indicates …

Business Communication Barriers In An Export-Oriented Company: A Case Study Of Pt. Xyz, Sartika Ekadyasa, Arius Krypton

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

This study examines business communication barriers faced by PT. XYZ, an export-oriented company engaged in international business cooperation. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and literature review. The findings indicate that business communication is influenced by multiple interrelated barriers, including socio-anthro-psychological, technical, and ecological factors, which affect communication effectiveness during coordination, negotiation, and relationship management with foreign business partners. These barriers shape the quality of mutual understanding, trust, and operational efficiency in cross-border interactions. The study highlights the importance of integrated communication strategies that address social, cultural, psychological, technical, and environmental dimensions …

The Role Of Digital Service Development By Bumdes Kuala Dua In Enhancing The Local Economy, Siti Fatimah, Fahmi -. Fahmi, Radityo Kusumo Santoso, Feriska Ajeng Anantri

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Digital transformation has become an important instrument for strengthening local economies in rural areas, particularly through the role of village economic institutions. Village Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) hold a strategic position in integrating digitalization into business management and community empowerment. This study aims to analyze the role of BUMDes Kuala Dua in the development of digital services as a strategy for enhancing the local economy and to formulate a model for strengthening village-based digital economic institutions. The study employs a qualitative approach using a descriptive analytical method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis involving the management …

Labour-Time In The Dot.Com Bubble: Marxist Approaches, Frederick Harry Pitts

Fast Capitalism

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Violent Media, Guns, And Mental Illness: The Three Ring Circus Of Causal Factors For School Massacres, As Related In Media Discourse, Jaclyn Schildkraut, Glenn W. Muschert

Fast Capitalism

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Wmd Transformations: When Did An Rpg Become A Wmd?, Binoy Kampmark

Fast Capitalism

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The Role Of Marketing In The Infantilization Of The Postmodern Adult, Jacopo Bernardini

Fast Capitalism

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Against Speed Cosmopolitanism Towards The Slow University, Jeremy Hunsinger

Fast Capitalism

No abstract provided.