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2026-01-14 [Review] Frantic And Fantastic: "Marty Supreme” Is Cinematic Chaos, Maya Deguzman

The Spectator Online

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2026-01-14 Winter’S A Drag—Come Watch Drag!, Keagen Brooks-Torres

The Spectator Online

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2026-01-14 Seattle U’S Wbb Gets First Wcc Win Versus Usd, Maddie Rodriguez

The Spectator Online

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2026-01-14 Ringing In The New Year Out Of The Spectator Office, Spectator Editorial Board

The Spectator Online

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2026-01-14 Computer Science Students Develop Urban Walkability Research, Hadia Noor Ahmed

The Spectator Online

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Autograft Enlargement After The Ross Procedure In Pediatric Patients: Somatic Growth Or Pathologic Dilatation?, Ioannis Zoupas, Alexander C Mills, Scott D Olson, Damien J Lapar

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Purpose of ReviewPulmonary autograft autotransplantation represents a popular surgical approach for pediatric patients requiring aortic valve replacement due to the potential for autograft enlargement to accommodate somatic growth. Nevertheless, autograft dilatation and the subsequent need for reintervention are quite common. Published data suggest that autograft enlargement may result from pathological passive remodeling rather than active somatic growth and vice versa. The present review serves to comprehensively evaluate available evidence related to the fate of the pulmonary autograft after the Ross procedure as it relates to the etiology, risk factors and patterns of autograft failure.ResultsStudies present conflicting results supporting both pathological …

Diet-Responsive Genetic Determinants Of Intestinal Colonization In The Yeast Candida Albicans, Musfirat Shubaita, Mazen Oneissi, Elena Lindemann-Pérez, Cecilia Fadhel Alvarez, Anne-Marie Krachler, J Christian Pérez

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Dietary components influence microbial composition in the digestive tract. Although often viewed as energy sources, dietary components are likely to shape microbial determinants of intestinal colonization beyond metabolism. Here, we report that a dietary long-chain fatty acid enhances the yeast Candida albicans colonization of the murine gut partly by eliciting modifications to the fungal cell surface. Mice fed an oleic acid-rich diet were readily colonized by C. albicans and exhibited higher fungal load in feces compared with rodents fed an isocaloric control diet. Surprisingly, β-oxidation, a catabolic process to break down fatty acids for energy production, was dispensable for C. …

High Thermoelectric Power Conversion Efficiency Of An Earth-Abundant Janus Silicon Oxy-Sulfide Monolayer: A First-Principles Study, Zakariae Darhi, Mounaim Bencheikh, Ravindra Pandey, Larbi El Farh

Michigan Tech Publications

The tunable properties of Janus monolayers, along with advances in their synthesis, make these low-symmetry materials excellent candidates for thermoelectric power generation. In this study, we systematically investigate the electronic and thermal properties of the Janus silicon oxy-sulfide monolayer. The results based on density functional theory reveal that the monolayer is stable. It exhibits a tunable direct band gap and strong covalent bonding. Its ultralow lattice thermal conductivity (< 0.38 W mK⁻¹ at 300 K) is attributed to the broken phonon selection rule for phonon–phonon scattering and a high level of anharmonicity, as reflected in the large Grüneisen parameter. Furthermore, the inclusion …

Protocol For The Development Of The Who Gestational Weight Gain Charts, Thais Rangel Bousquet Carrilho, Olufemi Taiwo Oladapo, Jennifer A. Hutcheon, Giovanna Gatica-Domínquez, Kathleen M. Rasmussen, Monica C. Flores-Urrutia, Richard Kumapley, Ӧzge Tunçalp, Dang Bahya-Batinda, Amel A. Fayed, Annick Bogaerts, Aris T. Papageorghiou, Cinthya Muñoz-Manrique, Dayana Rodrigues Farias, Eric Ohuma, Harshpal Sachdev, Hayfaa A. Wahabi, Helena J. Teede, Molin Wang, Nandita Perumal Phd

Faculty Publications

Introduction Gestational weight gain (GWG) is an important indicator of maternal nutrition to be monitored during pregnancy. However, there is no evidence-based tool that can be used to monitor it across all geographic locations and pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) categories. The WHO is undertaking a project to develop GWG charts by pre-pregnancy BMI category, and to identify GWG ranges associated with the lowest risks of adverse maternal and infant outcomes. This protocol describes all the steps that will be used to accomplish the development of these GWG charts.

Methods and analysis This project will involve the analysis of individual …

Identifying Best Practices To Decrease The High Rate Of 30-Day Rehospitalization Of Patients With Dementia From Skilled Nursing Facilities, Mavis Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract As CMS continues to prioritize quality care over quantity and positive patient outcomes, hospitals and nursing homes must ensure that their mission and goals align. The high rehospitalization rate is a current and ongoing concern among policymakers and healthcare administrators. Adverse patient outcomes and increased financial costs to both patients and Health Service Organization (HSO) administrators highlight the need to identify best practices to help reduce rehospitalization. The purpose of this integrative review is to identify best practices for reducing the high rate of 30-day rehospitalization among patients with dementia in skilled nursing facilities (SNF). The review question that …

From Retaliation To Restoration: Evaluating Norwegian Prison Rehabilitation Models For United States Integration, Lucas I. Abbott

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study evaluates the viability of implementing Norwegian rehabilitative frameworks within the American prison system by gathering the perspectives of formerly incarcerated men in the United States. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, the research sought to understand how American offenders perceive Norwegian normalization techniques, such as single-occupancy rooms, humane architectural environments, respectful inmate-officer relationships, and their potential to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. Fifteen participants who had served a minimum of three weeks in correctional institutions completed open-ended questionnaires analyzed through conceptual content analysis. Findings revealed strong support for individualized rooms, normalized environments, and increased positive human interaction as transformative …

Jesus’S View On Church Unity And Leadership: A Comparative Study Of His Views Against The Old Testament And Pauline Models In Addressing Leadership-Driven Divisions Within The Togolese Assemblies Of God Church, Sidibé-Néwendé Kamassé

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This paper will analyze the lack of alignment between Jesus's view of kingdom-centered unity and the pattern of leadership, and how these differences have affected the rule of the church according to biblical history. The paper further examines the problem of divisions driven by leadership in the modern churches, especially those in the Togolese Assemblies of God Church (TAGC). The thesis argues that Jesus's unique teachings on the Kingdom of God can be viewed as both the key organizational principle defining ecclesial leadership and unity and the final leadership paradigm that wrestles with the Old Testament and Pauline models of …

Officers On Patrol: Perspectives Of An Arrest On Past And Present Law Enforcement Officers, Shanee N. Ellington

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

While attempting to apprehend suspects, police officers must contend with complex obstacles arising from the arrest's legal, ethical, and sociopolitical context. Officers had to follow their department’s guidelines while also developing legal procedures when carrying out an arrest. The study focused on how an officer’s perception of arrest decisions and procedures encapsulated challenges and ethical dilemmas. Through a semi-structured interview with twenty respondents, this research explored the implications of arresting behaviors on officers’ professional identity formation and development. The data analysis followed the grounded theory approach, which focused on identifying differences and similarities between former and current officers over time. …

A Qualitative Exploration Of Global Remote Leadership, Melissa Morrison

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Leaders of organizations have faced many changes with respect to remote work. As face-to-face interactions decrease, the opportunities and challenges of technological and digital advancement further the complexity of remote work. Leaders serve as prominent figures who use remote technology to communicate and interact with employees that report to them. The relationship between remote work and the development of meaningful social interactions remains largely unexplored (Clark et al., 2018). This phenomenological study explored the described experiences of remote leaders, the role that identity development plays in the success of leadership remote work, how their identity development impacts their well-being and …

Evaluating Theories On End-Of-Life Dreams And Visions With Similar Phenomena In Trauma-Related Populations, Christopher Channy Vinson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A grounded theory approach was used to conduct a study on participants (N=24) who were veterans with trauma-related dreams or who had a near-death experience. Research questions were designed to qualitatively examine the lived experiences of dreams and visions in a non-end-of-life setting. This allowed the data to give greater insight into the end-of-life phenomenon and deepen the body of knowledge on dreams and visions in general. A survey consisting of the PTGI-SF, LuCiD, NExS, and the Greyson NDE, along with open-ended survey questions designed to record dream narratives for a thematic analysis, was used. The dream narratives were coded …

A Phenomenological Study Exploring Christian Women Emotional Traumatic Symptoms Post Spousal Infidelity, Tracy Y. Davis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The discovery of spousal infidelity has been recognized in the literature as a devastating breach of marital commitment. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe women of faith’s experiences with emotional trauma after discovering spousal infidelity in the Northeastern United States. This study’s theoretical framework is guided by Schlossberg’s transition theory, which aims to answer the following research questions: How do women of faith describe emotional trauma after the discovery of infidelity? How does infidelity affect the psychological, emotional, and physical functioning of women and their social systems? How do participants describe their spiritual relationship with God after …

Examining The Intergenerational And Transgenerational Impact Of Military-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder On Academic Success In College Students In The United States, Kimberlee Bazo

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Military families and caregivers have unique experiences with their service member which can both enhance and challenge their daily lives. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the transgenerational and intergenerational impact of military-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on academic success in college students in the United States. This non-experimental, quantitative research design utilized both descriptive and correlational data analysis. Self-report measures and grade point average (GPA) provided the data from a total of 67 participants, as determined by an a priori analysis, for the results and subsequent discussion sections. Participants were recruited through a variety of sources using …

The Effect Of Parent-Child Relationship, Teacher-Student Relationship, And Parent/Teacher Religiosity On Prosocial Behavior In Early Childhood, Monifa Andrea Cross

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

There are several factors that can influence prosocial development in early childhood, including secure attachments, perspective-taking skills, empathy, parent-child relationships, teacher-student relationships, and parent/teacher religiosity. The purpose of this qualitative collective case study was to explore how parent–child relationships, teacher–student relationships, and the religiosity of both parents and teachers are perceived to influence prosocial behavior in 5- to 6-year-old children in early childhood settings. Through an in-depth examination of multiple cases, this study aimed to understand the lived experiences and perspectives of parents and teachers regarding the relational and spiritual factors that may support or shape prosocial development during this …

A001: Electronic Health Interventions On Promoting Physical Activity In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis, Ziyu Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing year over year, and its high number of complications and disability rates pose a significant challenge to global public health. Electronic health has achieved better efficacy in patients with type 2 diabetes, but research in promoting exercise in diabetes is incomplete. A computerized search of Web of science, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and Embase databases was conducted to retrieve randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of e-health interventions for physical activity in patients with type 2 diabetes. The risk of bias of the included literature was assessed according to ROB 2.0. Heterogeneity of study results …

A004: Effects Of Inspiratory Muscle Warm-Up On Muscle Oxygenation, Perceived Exertion, And Prefrontal Cortex Activation, Xinyu Dai, Jihong Yan, Xuecui Bi

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

With the rapid increase in rowing training load, high subjective load may force athletes to use more nerve impulses and cognitive resources. However, the neural resources of athletes are limited, and being in this state for a long time may have a negative effect, such as reducing information processing ability stability, and even non-contact injury. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a respiratory muscle warm-up intervention on oxygen saturation in the prefrontal lobe and muscles of athletes. A total of 54 participants were recruited for the study, with an average age of 21.35 years. …

A005: Effect Of Blended Learning On Junior High School Students’ Fancy Rope-Jumping Learning: An Empirical Study, Yingying Wang, Binhua Bai

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Blended learning is a teaching style characterized by combining the advantages of online teaching with traditional teaching to improve the efficiency and quality of learning. At present, blended learning has achieved good results in most subjects, but little research is exploring its application in middle school physical education. This study investigated the application of blended learning in junior high school students' fancy rope-jumping learning. Method: Ninety students were assigned from a junior high school in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, including the experimental group of 42 students (boys=22, girls=20) who used blended learning, and the control group of 48 students (boys=23, girls=25) …

A006: The Relationship Between Physical Activity Patterns And Physical Fitness In The Elderly, Changxin Fan, Cailiang Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The study aims to categorize physical activity patterns in the elderly and investigate the relationship between these patterns and physical fitness. Method: We included in our study 95 older adults (37 males,57 females; Mage=71.01years) from three communities in Beijing, without missing data on both physical fitness and quality of life. The inclusion criteria: (1) age ≥ 60 years old, (2) residence in the local community for more than 5 years, and exclusion criteria: Those who have been unable to perform relevant physical activities within the last month due to illness or other reasons. The characteristics of the study population were …

A008: The Impact Of Quiet Eye Training On Sport Performance: A Systematic Review, Qina Li, Donjian Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Quiet eye training (QET) is a psychological skill training method aimed at improving skill learning and coping with stress by prolonging the duration of quiet eye fixation. Despite a growing empirical evidence base for QET in academic literature, a systematic review of its effectiveness is lacking. Therefore, this paper focuses on the key issue of whether QET can be used as an effective training means to improve sports performance and systematically summarizes and analyzes the related research on the intervention of sports performance through QET. The aim is to explore the underlying physiological mechanisms of QET and assess its practical …

A009: New Quality Productive Forces For Ecological Sports Parks: Implications, Barriers, Strategies, Ju Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The new quality productive force, as a high-innovation, high-efficiency, high-quality productive force form, leverages deep integration with cutting-edge technological elements to demonstrate significant intelligent and digital leaps in the management scope of ecological sports parks. This process not only greatly catalyzes the transformation of the ecological sports park management system to a higher-level intelligent form but also provides a solid support framework for green and low-carbon development. Method: By searching multiple databases such as CNKI and FOAS with keywords such as "new quality productive force" and "ecological sports park," this study used research methods such as literature analysis and logical …

A010: Effects Of Blood Flow Restriction Interval Training On Aerobic, Anaerobic, And Muscle Strength: A Meta-Analysis, Xin Zheng, Kaixiang Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Implementing blood flow restriction (BFR) during exercise is becoming an increasingly useful adjunct in exercise and rehabilitation settings. Studies have shown that the advantages of combining BFR with training can be observed in two scenarios: (1) lower absolute intensity training (such as walking) induces adaptations similar to high-intensity training (such as interval running); (2) higher physiological stimuli can be achieved during moderate-to-high-intensity exercise, leading to greater improvements in aerobic, anaerobic, and muscular parameters. The former has been well documented in previous studies, but there is a lack of consensus regarding the combination of BFR (during or after exercise) with interval …

A011: The Influence Of Family Factors On The Body Composition Of Preschool Children, Tianrui Zhang, Fengyang Zhao, Qing Fang, Xing Zhao, Sha Qu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Drawing on the socio-ecological model, this study examines the influencing factors of preschool children's body composition at the family level, specifically parental body mass index (BMI), parental physical activity, and feeding habits. Using a structural equation model, it analyzes paths and effect sizes of different factors on various indices of children's body composition, aiming to provide quantitative model parameters and theoretical and practical references for the precise health promotion of preschool children's body composition. By cluster sampling, a total of 450 children aged 3–6 years were recruited from a Beijing kindergarten and assessed using the InBody J30 instrument. Relevant data …

A012: Relationship Between Physical Activity And Fundamental Movement Skills And Mental Health In Elementary School Children, Jun Chen, Xiaozan Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The prevalence of child and adolescent mental health problems has increased in recent years. This study aimed to investigate the association of Chinese elementary school children’s physical activity, fundamental movement skills (FMS), and mental health. Participants were 437 three to six-grade students (196 boys vs. 241 girls; mean age = 10.29 years old; SD = 0.072) at five elementary schools’ children from the province of Hunan in China. The children’s physical activity, FMS, and mental health were measured using the physical activity questionnaire for the older children, the Test of Gross Motor Development-Third Edition (TGMD-3), and the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing …

A013: Under The Background Of “Double Reduction”, The Development Strategy Of The After-School Sports Services Of The Primary School, Jie Zhou, Tianyu Zhou, Xin Zheng

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

With the reform of quality education, schools around the world have responded positively to the national policy in recent years after the governments of various places have gradually introduced relevant documents on reducing the burden and pressure on students. Carrying out after-school sports services in primary schools can reduce the burden on students and meet their individual needs. This study conducted an in-depth investigation and analysis of the current situation of after-school sports services in Pengcheng Primary School in Wenjiang District, aiming to propose development strategies for future development. Method: The relevant leaders, after-school sports service teachers, students, and parents …

A014: Study On The Impact Of Group Leader Relationship Network Consistency On Physical Exercise Knowledge Transfer, Nuoxuan Xu, Changliang Du

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This study utilizes ASA theory to explore the relationship between leaders' interpersonal relationships in physical exercise groups and the effectiveness of group knowledge transfer. Physical exercise behavior plays a crucial intermediary role in promoting national health. A physical exercise group is a community formed by individuals who engage in physical activities through social connections. Given the characteristics of China's relational society, investigating this topic aids in building a national fitness organization network. Based on the ASA theoretical framework, this study proposed that in a complex system where explicit/implicit knowledge facilitates network knowledge transfer among physical exercise groups, social network, knowledge …

A015: The Impact Of Core Strength Training On Physical Health And Stability Of Female College Students, Siying Shen, Hui Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Given the current physical health status of Chinese college students, particularly females, characterized by issues such as obesity, weak cardiopulmonary function, and poor posture, this study aimed to investigate the effects of aerobics and core strength training on these students. Therefore, a 16-week intervention was conducted among ordinary female college students enrolled in aerobics classes, observing and comparing changes in body composition, physical health, and body stability, and analyzing the impact of core strength training on physical health and body stability. Method: Forty-two female college students (Mage=20.56) were selected from a public physical education aerobics class of a university in …