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Child Welfare Education Partnership Celebrates First Cohort Of Program Graduates, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

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The Rise Of The Global Middle Class, Homi Kharas

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West presented a lecture titled, "The Rise of the Global Middle Class" by Brookings senior fellow in global economy and development, Homi Kharas.

For the last two hundred years, ever since the start of the Industrial Revolution, the most successful economies in the world have developed large, stable middle classes. With globalization, the expansion of the middle class has accelerated to a historically unprecedented speed. But global consumerism is scaling faster than the adaptation of institutions, ecosystems, and social norms. Brookings senior fellow Homi Kharas discusses his most recent book, …

Addressing Staff Nurses’ Work-Related Stress With Peer-Led Interventions, Stacy Horowitz

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: The nursing staff in the behavioral health division identified high levels of work-related stress (WRS) in a hospital-wide learning needs assessment (NLNA) and furthermore suggested that the reduction of WRS was the number one priority that needed to be addressed. It is widely known that WRS has implications for nursing staffs' productivity, retention, safety and over-all wellbeing. Provision 5 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses notes that “The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to promote health and safety...” and Provision 6 requires that “The nurse, through individual and collective …

Debtor's Motion For Claims Objection Procedures

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

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From Apomediation To Iamediation: Algorithmic Risk And The Illusion Of Autonomy In Digital Health En [Ponencia] 2nd International Conference On Applied Research In Humanities & Social Sciences, Luis M. Romero-Rodriguez, Bárbara Mercedes Castillo Abdul Hadi

Congresos y Conferencias

This presentation examines the evolution from apomediation to AIMediation in digital health, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence as an active intermediary in users’ access to health information and decision-making. It explores how personalization algorithms, recommendation systems and predictive models shape the information users receive, potentially creating information bubbles and limiting exposure to diverse perspectives. The presentation proposes a three-axis conceptual framework comprising algorithmic intermediation, perception of autonomy and informational vulnerability. It highlights the gap between users’ perceived independence and the often-invisible influence of algorithmic systems, as well as the risks associated with limited digital literacy, health anxiety, over-reliance …

From Digital Soft Power To Immersive Conflict: Rethinking Geopolitics In The Age Of The Metaverse En [Ponencia] 2nd International Conference On Applied Research In Humanities & Social Sciences, Bárbara Mercedes Castillo Abdul Hadi, Pavel Sidorenko, Luis M. Romero-Rodriguez

Congresos y Conferencias

This paper examines the metaverse as a geopolitical infrastructure shaped by state and corporate control over platforms and data. It explores how immersive environments reshape digital soft power and public diplomacy, while amplifying disinformation, polarization, and cognitive warfare. It also considers governance gaps related to generative AI and biometric data and recommends multilateral regulatory frameworks for immersive and AI-driven environments.

New, Original Play By Theatre Uab Grad To Have World-Premiere Performance Feb. 25-March 1, Shannon Thomason

Browse All News

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Decision-Based Artificial Intelligence And The Strategic Reordering Of Military Power, Elise Annett

Strategic Insights

This commentary examines how decision-based artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the structure and exercise of military power. As AI systems increasingly filter information, evaluate options, and accelerate operational decision cycles, military advantage is shifting toward control of the “decision space” itself. AI-enabled decision support allows actors to shape operational environments, constrain adversary choices, and compress the time available for political or military response. These developments are transforming command structures, cross-domain operations, and the role of human authority within military decision processes. Recognizing decision-space as a contested domain, this commentary calls for doctrinal adaptation, revised command architectures, and clear frameworks for …

Developments Of New Metal-Free Batteries And Self-Charging Batteries For Sustainability, Abhishek Paudel

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The growing concerns over the limitations and environmental impact of conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have driven the search for more sustainable energy storage solutions. Metal-free batteries, such as those utilizing ammonium ions (NH₄⁺), offer a compelling alternative due to their non-toxic nature, abundant availability, and unique electrochemical properties. The NH₄⁺ ion's lower molar mass and distinct tetrahedral structure enable efficient charge transfer and intercalation, distinguishing it from traditional metal ions and potentially improving battery performance. Self-charging batteries, which integrate piezoelectric materials to harvest ambient mechanical energy, present a significant advancement in energy storage technology. By capturing and converting mechanical energy …

Curricular Changes Proposed For 2025-2027 Morris Catalog, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Reports

No abstract provided.

Appeal No. 1067: Arrowhead Road Services, Llc. V. Division Of Oil & Gas Resources Management, Ohio Oil & Gas Commission

Ohio Oil & Gas Commission Decisions

Appeal of Chief's Order 2025-512

Appeal No. 1040: Leonard Wisneski V. Division Of Oil & Gas Resources Management, Ohio Oil & Gas Commission

Ohio Oil & Gas Commission Decisions

Appeal of Chief's Order 2024-435

Early Detection And Intervention In Dermatomyositis: Current Evidence And Clinical Implications, Kenneth Treasure, Rehet Chugh, Hana Abbas, Arpita Patel

Student Publications

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness and distinctive skin rashes. Patients typically present with symmetric proximal muscle weakness alongside extramuscular manifestations, including interstitial lung disease and skin infections. While the exact cause remains unknown, researchers believe genetics, infections, and underlying autoimmune processes contribute to its development. The disease likely involves inappropriate complement protein activation targeting the perimysium, which triggers blood vessel inflammation and destruction around muscle fascicles. This process leads to ischemia and infarction of muscle tissue, ultimately causing muscle inflammation and atrophy. This paper analyzes existing data to determine whether early diagnosis and treatment of …

Trends In County-Level Childhood Vaccination Exemptions In The Us, Samantha J Bents, Yvonne Maldonado, Peter J Hotez, Mathew V Kiang, Nathan C Lo

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

This study examines US county-level trends in nonmedical and medical exemptions to childhood vaccination requirements.

Editor’S Preface, Salvador G. Agualada Jr.

Landas

No abstract provided.

The Status Of Societies Of Apostolic Life. A Canonical Overview: From The Code Of 1917 To Vatican Ii, Arnaud Touré

Landas

This article is the second in a series on societies of apostolic life published in Landas. While the first article provided a historiographical account of the history of societies of apostolic life, that is, the fundamental circumstances and reasons underlying the creation of such societies, in this second article, the topic is addressed from the canonical aspect. It examines the canonical status of societies of apostolic life, beginning with the drafting process that led to canon 673 of the 1917 Code. It then explores the characteristics of these societies as outlined in that Code and in subsequent magisterial teachings up …

Associations Between Overt And Subclinical Hypothyroidism In Pregnancy And Adverse Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes: A Cohort Study, Rahma Al Kindi, Noof Al Ghammari, Amina Al Malki, Aida Al Ismaili, Hana Al Sumri

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to determine associations between hypothyroidism during pregnancy and selected maternal and neonatal outcomes. Methods: A retrospective, cohort study was conducted between January 2018 and December 2020 at the two main tertiary hospitals in Muscat, Oman. The study included 408 Omani pregnant women aged 18–45 years. Participants were divided into two groups: those diagnosed with overt or subclinical hypothyroidism (n = 201; exposed group) and those with normal thyroid function (n = 207; unexposed group), matched for relevant variables. Data were collected from electronic medical records to assess maternal and neonatal outcomes. Results: Most exposed women …

Probing Intraplate Lithospheric Architecture: Magnetotelluric Imaging Of The Crust And Upper Mantle Across The New Madrid Seismic Zone, Mississippi Embayment, And Alabama-Oklahoma Lineament, Kaushik Sarker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This study presents a broadband magnetotelluric (MT) investigation of crustal resistivity structure beneath the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), aimed at identifying conductive features that may control present-day intraplate seismicity. Because electrical resistivity is sensitive to fluid content, temperature, and rock fabric, it provides indirect constraints on crustal strength and deformation processes, which influence fault reactivation and earthquake occurrence. We collected MT data along a profile spanning the Axial and Reelfoot faults to image subsurface conductivity contrasts associated with these active fault zones. We conducted a broadband magnetotelluric (MT) survey from December 2021 to March 2023 across five profiles- spanning …

Psychological Correlates Of Audiological And Self-Report Indicators Of Hyperacusis In Adults With Misophonia, Mercedes G. Woolley, Karen F. Muñoz, Guadalupe G. San Miguel, Anderson Clements, Julie M. Petersen, Michael P. Twohig

Psychology Student Research

Purpose:

Misophonia and hyperacusis are distinct sound sensitivity conditions that can co-occur and are linked to heightened emotional distress and impaired functioning. This study investigated the convergence between audiometric-based and self-reported indicators of hyperacusis and examined how each related to misophonia severity and psychological outcomes in adults with misophonia.

Method:

Participants (N = 60) completed self-report measures and underwent loudness discomfort level (LDL) testing.

Results:

Analyses revealed discrepancies between self-reported and LDL-defined hyperacusis, with no significant associations between LDL-based classifications and psychological or misophonia-related outcomes. In contrast, hyperacusis identified via a standardized self-report measure was significantly …

The George-Anne

The George-Anne

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Works Of Love, The Philosophical Discussion Group

The Philosopher's Stone

• Works of Love

Nsd3 Stabilizes Nuclear Compartmentalization And Promotes Megabase-Scale Chromatin Interactions, Ivaylo D Yonchev, Catherine E Hawkins, Christopher Ponne, Celeste D Rosencrance, Kyle P Eagen

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Identifying biomolecules that shape nuclear organization is essential for understanding gene regulation in health and disease. Oncogenic fusion proteins rewire chromosome folding and generate biomolecular condensates, but the cofactors of oncoprotein-driven chromatin regulation remain poorly defined, and whether such factors have analogous functions in fusion-naïve cells is unknown. We find that NSD3 mediates chromosome folding in fusion-positive and fusion-negative cells. NSD3 stabilizes the BRD4-NUT fusion oncoprotein on chromatin, promotes histone H3K36me2, and supports oncogene expression while maintaining BRD4-NUT nuclear condensates. NSD3 loss attenuates distant chromatin interactions between BRD4-NUT megadomains both within and between chromosomes. In cells lacking BRD4-NUT, the short, …

Leveraging Clinical Sleep Data Across Multiple Pediatric Cohorts For Insights Into Neurodevelopment: The Retrospective Analysis Of Sleep In Pediatric (Rasp) Cohorts Study, Daniel Glaze, Mirjana Maletic-Savatic, Matthew Mcginley, Anne Marie Morse, Alcibiades J Rodriguez, Audrey Thurm, Susan Redline, Kiran Maski, Peter Davis, Shaun Purcell, Ashura Buckley

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Sleep disturbances are prominent across neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and may reflect specific abnormalities in brain development and function. Overnight polysomnography (PSG) allows for detailed investigation of sleep architecture, offering a unique window into neurocircuit function. Analysis of existing pediatric PSGs from clinical studies could enhance the availability of sleep studies in pediatric patients with NDDs towards a better understanding of mechanisms underlying abnormal development in NDDs. Here, we introduce and characterize a retrospective collection of 1527 clinical pediatric overnight PSGs across five different sites. We first developed an automated stager trained on independent pediatric sleep data, which yielded better performance …

Identification Of A Neural Basis For Anorexia Nervosa, Dan Liu, Yuhan Cao, Runzhou Yang, Caroline A Regnauld, Emma C Wheeler, Benjamin R Arenkiel, Qingchun Tong

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a debilitating, often lethal, restrictive-type eating disorder without an effective cure. The underlying neural basis of AN has remained elusive without an animal model that has represented all typical AN symptoms. Here we show that aberrant activation of mediobasal hypothalamic (MBH) glutamatergic neurons led to lethal self-starvation, hyperactivity, anhedonia, social phobia, and increased anxiety, all of which represent typical symptoms of AN. These symptoms were selectively exhibited by targeted activation of MBH neurons expressing steroidogenic factor (SF1) and estrogen receptor alpha (ERa). Moreover, the elicited AN symptoms by activation of MBH glutamatergic or SF1/ERa neurons were …

Impact Of Incentive Policies On Mathematics And Science Teachers’ Retention In Guyana’S Rural Secondary Schools, Verna Adrian

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Research on teacher retention in rural areas highlights persistent challenges, including geographic isolation, limited resources, and inadequate support. Studies have shown that financial incentives are critical for sustaining teacher retention, but a gap in the literature exists as to what specific non-financial challenges may also be important in influencing teachers’ long-term commitment. To address the social problem of teacher retention in rural secondary schools in Guyana, this study assessed the effectiveness of incentive policies in retaining teachers across four selected regions facing unique challenges. Data were collected through semi structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The purpose of this …

Nurse-Led Telehealth Quality Improvement Initiative For Chronic Disease Management In Rural North Dakota, Alona J. Jarmin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In this quality improvement project, I assessed a telehealth-enhanced care coordination model in a rural primary care clinic to improve chronic disease management for adults with limited access to in-person services. The issues addressed included delayed follow-up, inconsistent self-management support, and limited continuity of care, which significantly affect rural populations and health equity. The purpose of this doctoral project was to evaluate whether a structured telehealth follow-up protocol improved key care coordination outcomes, appointment adherence, follow-up timeliness, and documentation completeness for rural adults receiving chronic disease management services. In this project, I employed a pre-/postimplementation evaluation design using de-identified electronic …

Improving Staff Knowledge Regarding Fall Prevention Guidelines In An Acute Care Setting, Opeyemi Adebayo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice project was a staff education initiative aimed at addressing gaps in the implementation of evidence-based fall prevention practices among nursing staff in an acute care hospital setting. Despite the availability of established fall prevention guidelines, inconsistent staff adherence to protocols continues to place patients at risk. This project was guided by the practice-focused question: Does nursing staff education on fall prevention guidelines improve nursing knowledge as compared to pre- to post-education? The purpose of the project was to develop a comprehensive resource to enhance nursing staff's knowledge of fall prevention guidelines. The Johns Hopkins evidence-based …

Nurse-Led Educational Program For Standardized Discharge Coordination, Janet Foster

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Fragmented discharge processes increase the risk of missed follow-up, medication nonadherence, and avoidable 30-day psychiatric readmissions among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). I conducted this Doctor of Nursing Practice project to address this practice gap by developing a standardized nurse-led educational framework to strengthen discharge coordination in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The practice-focused question examined whether a standardized nurse-led discharge coordination education framework would improve discharge coordination for adults with SMI transitioning from inpatient to outpatient psychiatric care compared with current non-standardized practices. In a comprehensive literature search using the Johns Hopkins Model, I identified 15 peer-reviewed studies, including …