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Analysis Of The Neurophysiological Responses Of Lumbricina: An Invertebrate Model For Stem Education, Ragan Adkins, Bryce Allen, Michael Fultz

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The Invertebrates, specifically lumbricina, can serve as a model system for science education when studying neuron viability and the impact of various drugs on conduction velocity within the nervous system. Earthworms prove to be ideal candidates due to their easily stimulated and measurable large axon bundles. Earthworms are also inexpensive, noncontroversial, and easily sedated, making them suitable for STEM learning. Each earthworm underwent a standardized anesthetization procedure with an ethanol and water mixture before being placed on a nerve bath. They were then stimulated by an electrode to gather a control action potential. By measuring the speed at which …

Economic Analysis Of Hay And Corn Production At Morehead State University's Derrickson Agricultural Complex, Caroline Adkins, Luke Millay, Vijay Subramaniam

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Morehead State University's Derrickson Agricultural Complex (DAC) produces several agricultural enterprises and provides valuable hands-on experiences for students. The major goal of DAC is to prepare students for future careers in agriculture by enhancing classroom learning and introducing new and efficient farming technologies. Several farm products are produced at the farm, and it is important to assess the profitability of various crop and animal enterprises to reach the mission of Morehead State University's Department of Agricultural Sciences. Hay and com are the two most dominant crop enterprises which cover 58 percent of total areas. In addition, the DAC produces hay …

A Light In The Hills: Helen Price Stacy, Gwedolyn Akers, Matthew Sutton

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Helen Price Stacy is an Appalachian writer, artist, and activist from West Liberty, Ky who published a variety of work including nonfiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, reflecting themes of sense of place, activism, and finding hope in even the darkest of situations.

Fungi In A Warmer World: Preliminary Findings On The Zhangpu Biota Of Southeastern China, Margaret Alden, Erdoo Mongol, Limi Mao, Jen O'Keefe

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The Fungi in a Warmer World Project (FiaWW) is a multi-national project focused on developing a fossil fungal proxy for ecological and climatological change that can then be applied to future forecast behaviors of global fungas (fungal assemblages within an ecosystem). It is focusing on the Miocene Climate Optimum (MCO), 18-13 million years ago, because it is the SSP2-4.5 best-analog for end-21st century warming and Koppen-Geiger climate class distributions (IPCC, 2021; Beck et al., 2023). To develop a robust proxy, fungi are being examined from global MCO sites, including many lagerstatten, such as the Fotan Fm:s Zhangpu Biota, as fossil …

Comparison Of Efficacy Of Antibody-Drug Conjugates In Cancer Treatment, Rebecca Bailey, Smita Joshi

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Objective: To analyze the existing literature and evaluate the potential of antibody-drug conjugates (AD Cs) for superior efficacy in cancer treatment compared to chemotherapy.

The Mystery Of Seresto Collars, Katheryne Argueta, Smita Joshi

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Elanco Animal Health's (EAH) Seresto collars are used to protect canines and felines from common lxodids (ticks) and Siphonaptera (fleas). They work by slowly releasing the active ingredients onto the pet's skin throughout eight months. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed there have been a total of 100,000 incidents, 2,700 deaths in canines and felines, and 894 cases of harm to humans due to the use of Seresto collars. However, the link between these incidents and Seresto collars remains unclear. This literature review investigates the potential harm of Seresto collars. It compares the effects of major active ingredients, …

Implementing Play Therapy For School-Age Children With Sensory Modulation Disorder, Karis Applegate, Michaela Wilson

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Most people have heard the phrase "A healthy child is a happy child" but what about the phrase "A healthy brain is a well-integrated brain"? Sensory processing or integration is how our brain reads sensory input from outside stimuli in our environ1nent. Our cerebellar white matter, located in the brain, determines the efficiency of sensory integration. It has been found that brain composition presenting lower microstructural integrity of the superior and middle cerebellar peduncles have a sensory processing disorder (Narayan, 2021). Sensory Over-Responsivity (SOR) 1s a specific type of sensory disorder. Since Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SOR typically coexist, …

Opioid Administration And Safe Handling; A Quality Improvement Project, Paige Caird, Shalyn West, Brooklyn Philips, Keana Meriwether, Madison White, Caleb Williams, Suzi White

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Since 1999, drug overdoses have taken the lives of over 1 million people. Of the 23.5 million Americans needing substance abuse treatment, only 11 % seek help. While attending clinics at a large, urban teaching hospital, opioids were inappropriately handled. Many nurses spend every shift administering more than 50 medications which accounts for 40% of their time on the unit.

Impact Of Year And Animal Origin On Key Factors Of Ewe Longevity, Audrey Burton, Jacob Lebrun, Flint Harrelson, Patricia Harrelson

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The MSU sheep flock is an Innovation Flock in the Sheep GEMS project through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Sheep GEMS project is a national, multi-breed project that is focused on evaluating different sheep breeds and their longevity in different climates. As a participant, we collect/send raw data that is compiled. Our preliminary data from the 2022 (Year 1 ), 2023 (Year 2), and 2024 (Year 3) lambing seasons have been included. We collected measurements from Katahdin ewes (n = 46; 1-5 years old). We measured fecal egg counts (FEC), FAMACHA scores, body condition scores (BCS), teat and udder scores. …

Economics Of Artificial Insemination In Cattle, Marisa Brown, Shelby French, Vijay Subramaniam

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Artificial insemination (Al) is the collection of semen from a male animal and breeding a female animal with the collected semen. AI has a long renowned history, dating back all the way to 1780, and continues to evolve every day. Artificial insemination allows farmers to inseminate their cattle efficiently, farmers can integrate DNA variation and desired genetics in livestock, and acts as a safe way to impregnate cattle by not having the risk of a live bull being used. It can be observed within multiple studies that when looking at smaller herds it can actually be more cost efficient to …

Comparison Of Nicotine Quantification In E-Liquids Using Volume-Based Sample Preparation Versus Mass-Based Sample Preparation, Serenity Baughman, Alyssa Roark, Emmalou Schmittzehe-Skarbek

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Questions are surrounding the accuracy of the reported levels of nicotine contained in e-liquids. Many of the studies show significant inconsistencies in the amount of nicotine reported on e-liquid products and the amount detected in the e-liquids. The current methods rely on preparing e-liquids for analysis by performing dilutions based on volume, but due to the viscosity of the liquids this preparation technique is prone to method errors. This project aims to compare the nicotine content in samples prepared by volume to those prepared by mass. This was done by first measuring the densities of several e-liquids. Those densities were …

The Beauty And Legacy Of Black Gospel Music, Brianna Dorsey, Eric Brown

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My objective in studying Black Gospel music was to understand the styles, history, and impact of the genre on American culture. I studied multiple different songs by composers of different backgrounds and ages so that I could understand the styles and techniques of different composers. As I listened, I also was challenged to use my ear training and part writing skills that I learned throughout my music theory and music reading classes to transcribe the music first on paper and then on Musescore. This transcription application allows for quick and easy notation as well as playback so that I could …

A Brief Review Of A Regional Healthcare Clinical Practice Protocol: The Abcdef Bundle, Joelle Craft, Michelle Mcclave

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A brief review of a clinical practice protocol was performed with two purposes: to critically evaluate a clinical protocol in use to determine if it supports scholarly practice, and to address opportunities for change in practice to meet current guidelines.

The Society of Critical Care Medicine originated the intensive care unit (ICU) Liberation Bundle. The bundle was part of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption (PADIS) in Adult Patients in the ICU. Its purpose is to reduce the occurrence of delirium and weakness in adults during their stay and …

The Effects Of Beetelite On Physical Endurance Measured Through Lactic Acid Levels, Tobias Cook, Garrett Watts, Wayne C. Miller

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BeetElite is a beet root extract product from the Human-n brand that has become widely popular among endurance athletes over the past few years. Dietary nitrates and nitrites are the active ingredients in the supplemental drink mix. Although there is research cited on the company's website, it is limited to one study that conducted a HIIT test on stationary bikes. To further test the company's claims on improved endurance and began proving its effectiveness with running, we created a treadmill test. Our testing is intended to supplement other testing that has been done and provide a basis for future tests …

A Protocol To Reduce Falls Associated With Setting Bed Alarms: A Quality Improvement Project, Kristina Vaughn, Alyndra Meade, Ella White, Autumn Cole, Jaylyn Whaley, Suzi White

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Inappropriate and noncompliance with setting bed alarms can lead to an increased risk of falls in a large urban teaching hospital. In return, this can lead to injury and an increased cost for patients if they must have a longer stay in the hospital due to potential injuries. The main problem is healthcare employees may not be compliant in ensuring bed alarms are set and in the appropriate zone which can stem from forgetfulness or that doing so is a nuisance. Another factor that plays a role in noncompliance is alarm fatigue. The constant beeping of bed alarms can be …

Examining The Relationship Between Gender And Anxiety Levels, Lacey Estep, Monica Himes

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Anxiety is a prevalent problem in our society, and it negatively affects many adults in the United States every year. The National Health Survey, which was conducted in 2019, found that 15.6% of adults experienced anxiety symptoms within the past two weeks of when the survey was given (Terlizzi & Villarroel, 2019). That means that approximately 1 in 6 adults aged 18 and over in the United States are experiencing psychological impairment. This large population of adult Americans experiencing anxiety raises the curiosity about the factors that play a role in anxiety, including whether or not gender has an effect …

The Correlation Between Past Trauma And Future Opioid Use Disorder, Iesha Elam, Monica Himes

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According to data collected by BMC Public Health, from a total of 211,376 across 34 states, 5 7 .8% of people have experienced at least 1 adverse childhood event (Giano et al., 2020). Trauma affects many aspects of an individual's life including emotional regulation, relationships with others, and even their sense of self (Ayers, 2020). The current study evaluated the correlation between adverse childhood experiences and the future onset of substance use disorder with a particular focus on opioid use disorder: This study used the results of self-reporting surveys completed by 44 participants to examine the possible relationship between people …

Tmd And Its Effects On Brass Playing, Emily Kemper, Stacy Baker

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As a brass player, I struggle with TMJ, and it greatly affect s my playing abilities to this day. I started to experience issues with my TMJ last semester as playing my euphonium became unbearable. This lead my professor and I to dig into research; looking into the stories of others who may have also suffered from TMJ or other facial injuries that affect brass playing all while observing my own journey with TMJ.

Throughout this study, I reviewed not only medical articles concerning TMJ, but also articles, stories, and method books from current brass players that have suffered from …

Testing Of Multiple Floor Isolated Model Buildings Under Earthquake Conditions, Ryan Justice, Hunter Cook, Tathagata Ray

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In the face of earthquakes, occupants of buildings are at risk of injury or death, even with the current gold standard i.e., base isolation for earthquake protection in place. Base isolation separates the superstructure of a building from its foundation using isolators. This allows for the building to rock back and forth independently of the foundation. This is capable of protecting the building from structural damage, but damage to nonstructural components of the building is still very common. This can lead to grave injuries or even death to occupants, especially occupants of hospitals. In the event of an earthquake1 equipment …

Predicting The Statistical Precision Of Jet Analysis At The Election-Ion Collider, Ivan Hargesheimer, Kevin Adkins

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The Electron Ion Collider (EIC) project is a particle collider that will be constructed at Brookhaven National Laboratory to study various nuclear phenomena. We have been working to create software to analyze jets, which are streams of particles that can result from high energy electron-proton collisions. Specifically, we have been developing software to process simulation data and create graphical representations of our analysis. Ultimately, our goal is to estimate the statistical precision that the EIC will provide when it is fully operational. In this presentation, we will present a status report of this work.

Development Of Remote Monitoring Software For Cnc Machines, Gunnar Gross, Olli Uusikartano, Isaac Vanderpool, Tyler Ward, Jorge Ortega-Moody, Kouroush Jenab

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CNC machines are crucial in precision manufacturing, and monitoring their performance is essential, yet challenging due to the manual effort involved. Addressing this, our project introduces a remote monitoring system for CNC machines that harnesses PLCs, OPC servers, Ignition software, ethernet, and Python. The system enables real-time tracking of machine coordinates, spindle RPM, coolant levels, door status, operating time, real time alarms and overall machine life. It's designed for accessibility from various devices, providing real-time data analysis and improving organizational efficiency without the constant presence of a human operator. The major benefit of our software is that it can be …

Safe Staffing Ratios: A Quality Improvement Project, Abigail Blackburn, Kelsey Carrier, Chelsea Green, Brooklyn Lemaster, Madelynn Mckittrick, Jodi Perkins, Alexandra Stacy, Danielle Willis, Suzi White

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Most certainly, nurse-to-patient ratios have a direct impact on nurse-sensitive patient outcomes (NSPOs). Across various healthcare settings, better staffing ratios result in safer patient environment, nurse workplace satisfaction, and improved economic results. The American Nurses Association (ANA) states 89% of nurses reported short-staffing at their facilities. During clinicals at a large urban teaching hospital it was observed that staff members were taking breaks simultaneously.

The Cosmic X-Ray Background Nanosatellite 3 (Cxbn-3): Toward An Improved Understanding Of Diffuse Emission Produced By High-Redshift Active Galactic Nuclei Using Cubesats, Breno Pontes, Paul Delaney, Brannon Jones, Thomas Pannuti

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Presidential Debates And Substantive Responses, Michelle Lopez, Brady Lawson, Grace Funke, Douglas Mock

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Analysis over the extent to which televised presidential debates influence the learning of watchers or aid in information gathering about the candidates has already been done. The intention of this research is to examine the content of presidential debates to determine whether the quality of statements in presidential debates changed and to examine the extent to which viewers analyze the responses of the candidates. A ranking system has been created for the purposes of this research that ranks candidate's responses to a question posed by the moderator on a scale of "zero" to "four", with "four" being the presence of …

Worth Its Weight In Gold: Compassion Fatigue In Kentucky Animal Shelter Workers, Matthew Fitch, Elizabeth Perkins, Suzanne Tallichet

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Compassion fatigue is a term that describes the physical, emotional, and psychological effect of helping others in times of need. Stressful or traumatic experiences can trigger compassion fatigue, especially after the action of giving care or treatment to something only for it to fail expectations of recovery. Compassion fatigue is often compared to burnout, however, burnout is related to occupational stress and being overworked, while compassion fatigue comes from working with victims of trauma. Animal shelter workers consistently deal with animals who need care or treatment, causing compassion fatigue to become statistically higher in these individuals.

Craft Coalition Since 2021, Miracle, Rachel Rogers

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Originally the Craft Coalition Team was a part of FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). FRC is a program where high schoolers build and compete with 28" by 38" by 60" robots. However, because of the limited resources and team size, the Founder Shawn Nelson (Class of 2023) Switched Craft Coalition to compete in FIRST Tech Challenge, a middle and high school program to compete with an 18" cube robot. In their first year competing, they ranked 2nd in the Metro League and qualified first overall 1st runner up for the coveted inspire in the state.

Preliminary Terrestrial Palynological Re-Investigation Of The Type Coon Creek Lagerstatte, Tennessee, Usa, Ethan R. Lung, Keira J. Patton, Michael A. Gibson, Jack Garrett, Joshua Ratliff, Alan Youngerman, Mark Puckett, Alyson Brink, Thomas Byl, Masayuki Utsunomiya, Krostina F. Gardner, Jean M. Self-Trail, Jennifer M.K. O'Keefe

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The type locality for the Campanian Coon Creek Formation, located in McNairy County, Tennessee, is a well-known lagerstatte, with exceptionally preserved marine invertebrate and vertebrate remains in shallow shelf sediments. At the time of deposit ion, the type locality was located in an embayment proximal t o t he eastern margin of the Appalachia province that experienced alternately cool- and warm-water conditions, likely due to currents from both the Western Interior Seaway and Tethys. While marine in their entirety, the sediments contain significant quantities of terrestrial palynomorphs, especially near the top of the section and thus provide a snapshot of …

Meteorology Misconceptions Held By Students In An Earth Science Course For K-5 Teachers, Ivy Litton, Wilson Gonzalez-Espada, Jen O'Keefe, Md. Golam Kibria

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Students hold misconceptions when they confidently believe certain information, but that information differs from the commonly accepted scientific consensus. 1 Misconceptions accumulate over time due to a combination of incorrect perceptions of everyday experiences, over-simplifications and over-generalizations found in textbooks and the media, and incorrect or incomplete diagrams and analogies.2-7 Clausen described misconceptions held by teachers, and how they affected student learning. 8 After observing several teachers teaching about weather and climate change, he concluded that personal beliefs and values impacted what parts of science they emphasized in the classroom, resulting in students learning the content differently and inconsistently. This …

Prevention Of Bank Failure And Social Media In Banking, Alexis Duncan, Galvin Sparks, America Adams, Christy Trent, Steve Chen

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The purpose and intent of this presentation:

• Identify the causes of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and other banks.
• How social media can help banks thrive and prevent its failure.

Photography Practicum: Learning The Basics Of Managing A Fine Art Photography Darkroom, Brooklin Routt, Robyn Moore

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The photography practicum provides Art and Design student researchers with the practical experience of managing a fine art photography studio. Students learn how to operate, manage, and maintain industry-standard fine art archival inkjet printers as well as a fourteen-station traditional black and white darkroom. This project provides essential expertise and knowledge that students, as lab monitors, both share with other students and incorporate into their own fine art practice and professional activities. Student researchers learn how to mix, store, and dispose of photographic chemistry, provide daily assistance to undergraduate and graduate photography students, and generate ideas for improvements to the …