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Visualizing Artifact And Structural Distributions Across Mayapan's Urban Core, Jackson Brewer, Gillian Collins, Charles Gunn, Timothy Hare
Visualizing Artifact And Structural Distributions Across Mayapan's Urban Core, Jackson Brewer, Gillian Collins, Charles Gunn, Timothy Hare
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The Postclassic city of Mayapan was the multiethnic capital of the League of Mayapan which controlled much of the Yucatan Peninsula approximately A.D. 1150 to 1450. The Carnegie Institution of Washington began excavations in the region in 1942 and continued through the 1960s. Their excavations were limited to within the walls of the city, but are the most extensive body of excavations conducted in the region. Much of the data are included in a series of Carnegie reports (1948—1952) and includes over 350,000 artifacts reflecting public, domestic, and religious life across the city.
Sedation Vacation Improved Outcomes Through Daily Sedation Breaks, Noah Hicks
Sedation Vacation Improved Outcomes Through Daily Sedation Breaks, Noah Hicks
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The use of “sedation vacations” or spontaneous awake has been a long-debated topic within the realm of intensive care units. What these essentially are is a short, daily break from sedative drugs used to maintain a decreased level of consciousness and for their analgesic/ anxiolytic on sedated patients. These trials have been implemented as early research showed promise in reducing the length of time patients required intubation and reducing the total length of ICU stays. The primary purpose behind this project is to develop an evidence-based protocol for spontaneous awakening trials in ICU A at Hospital A. This purpose aligns …
Utilizing Telehealth For Post-Stroke In-Hospital Monitoring And Evaluation, Chelsea Green
Utilizing Telehealth For Post-Stroke In-Hospital Monitoring And Evaluation, Chelsea Green
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This post-stroke telehealth capstone project intends to discover and implement a telehealth program designed to enhance the care and outcomes of post-stroke patients being treated at Hospital A. After a stroke, patients often face challenges in recovery. Care providers are often stretched thin and have difficulty completing post-stroke monitoring requirements such as National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Level of Consciousness (LOC), Glascow Coma Scale (GCS), and other assessments needed by these acutely ill patients at specific intervals. This project seeks to leverage telehealth technology to provide remote monitoring, identification of deficits, and beginning in hospital rehabilitation, ensuring that …
Implementation Of Drug-Assisted Intubation With An Advanced Airway, Tracy Paige Caird
Implementation Of Drug-Assisted Intubation With An Advanced Airway, Tracy Paige Caird
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Advanced airway management is a crucial aspect of caring for critically ill patients. Advanced airways refer to techniques used to maintain an open airway. Examples include endotracheal intubation and nasotracheal intubation. Often, during intubation, you find yourself in an emergency situation and have medications that the doctor or advanced practitioner instructs you to retrieve from the Pyxis (automated medication dispensing station). These medications, such as atropine, lidocaine, and fentanyl, are commonly used to premedicate your patient. Rushing to the Pyxis to obtain these medications consumes valuable time. Each minute of hypoxia results in your brain losing essential oxygen.
Leadership Initiatives: International Public Health Internship, Jayden Bradley, Alana Campbell, Paisley Cooke, Aime Ensenat-Pena, Mindy Highley, Jacob Holbrook, Roger Love, Keira Patton
Leadership Initiatives: International Public Health Internship, Jayden Bradley, Alana Campbell, Paisley Cooke, Aime Ensenat-Pena, Mindy Highley, Jacob Holbrook, Roger Love, Keira Patton
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Inventory Of Lichens At Carter Caves State Resort Park-Tygarts State Forest, Carter County, Kentucky, Aliya Frisby, Allen C. Risk
Inventory Of Lichens At Carter Caves State Resort Park-Tygarts State Forest, Carter County, Kentucky, Aliya Frisby, Allen C. Risk
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Lichen: a composite organism of fungi and algae/cyanobacteria Kentucky Total Lichen Specimens: 9,141 -All bordering states except for Indiana have >20,000 Their importance: Lichens can act as pioneer species, food sources in plant-scarce environments, agents of weathering, bioindicators of air pollution, and many species contain chemicals of medical interest (Rogers 2025).
Makerspace Revitalization, Nicklaus Adams, Selena Bailey, Eliana Clifford, Robert Vanderpool
Makerspace Revitalization, Nicklaus Adams, Selena Bailey, Eliana Clifford, Robert Vanderpool
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A Makerspace is a collaborative environment where students can access tools and technology to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on learning. These spaces provide equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics workstations, and fabrication tools, allowing students to bring abstract concepts to life through physical projects. Makerspaces are becoming increasingly common in universities, as they help students develop valuable technical and creative problem-solving skills across disciplines. This project investigates the educational impact of university-based Makerspaces and how they contribute to student innovation, collaboration, and engagement. By examining well-established spaces such as Georgia Tech’s Invention Studio and MIT’s Maker Workshop, …
Preventing Workplace Violence In Nursing: Strategies For A Safer Healthcare Environment, Annalee Mt. Dennison
Preventing Workplace Violence In Nursing: Strategies For A Safer Healthcare Environment, Annalee Mt. Dennison
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According to The National Library of Medicine (NLM,2021), Approximately 25% of registered nurses report being physically assaulted by a patient or family member, while over 50% reported exposure to verbal abuse or bullying in the United States Healthcare System. Hospitals must act now by implementing better advocacy and staff training. QSEN principals are the foundation to quality improvement research and implementation with the hospital. Safety and evidence-based practice highlights the improvement needed to make a change in workplace violence.
Sponsorship In The Evolving Age Of Nil: A Case Study, Peighton Isley, Lucas Lunt
Sponsorship In The Evolving Age Of Nil: A Case Study, Peighton Isley, Lucas Lunt
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Dale Sebastian is the CMO at Taylor & Chen, a small but growing law firm in Houston, Texas. Dale is considering taking advantage of new and evolving NIL policies to accelerate growth in a crowded Houston legal market. Given the firm primarily hires out of Texas A&M and there is a solid fan base for the university in Houston, Dale has chosen to initially limit potential NIL options to football players at Texas A&M University.
Craft Coalition Team 20694 Ftc Robotics, Noah Day, Lucas Howard, Nate Italiano, Olivia Robinson, Ryan Triplett, Rachel Rogers
Craft Coalition Team 20694 Ftc Robotics, Noah Day, Lucas Howard, Nate Italiano, Olivia Robinson, Ryan Triplett, Rachel Rogers
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Context and Purpose: The Craft Coalition FIRST Technical Challenge (FTC) Robotics Team is an integral part of a STEM+ initiative aimed at fostering engagement in STEM fields through hands-on learning. Located in Eastern Kentucky, a region facing significant gaps in STEM educational opportunities, this program aims to improve students' access to high-demand jobs and facilitate regional economic advancement. Mission & Goals: The team is dedicated to designing, building, and programming a robot to compete in the annual FTC challenge. This experience helps students develop critical technical skills, leadership abilities, and problem-solving capacities while also working to establish sustainable robotics teams …
Plowing Through Struggles: Understanding Mental Health Challenges In Farmers, Emily Cobb
Plowing Through Struggles: Understanding Mental Health Challenges In Farmers, Emily Cobb
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Growing up around agriculture and within the industry, it has allowed me to see many perspectives of life. One aspect that is not nearly discussed enough is the mental health toll farmers experience due to their grueling occupation. They experience the pressure of fluctuating commodity prices, isolation, financial instability, and working long hours. This project aims to explore the mental health that farmers face, investigate the underlying factors, and assess the support systems available to them. Highlighting the issues will raise awareness, advocate for resources in rural areas, reduce stigma, ensure the farmers have the support needed to navigate their …
Effects Of Floor Isolation On Model Buildings Under Earthquake Conditions, Ryan Justice, Tathagata Ray
Effects Of Floor Isolation On Model Buildings Under Earthquake Conditions, Ryan Justice, Tathagata Ray
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Base isolation is the current gold standard in protecting buildings from earthquake damage by using isolators to separate a building from its foundation; however, it is not always effective in preventing non-structural damage to buildings. This is especially important in the case of hospitals, where patients are at risk of injury or death in the face of earthquakes. A new method known as floor isolation is proposed to combat this problem; it features isolators between each individual floor of the building. Tests conducted using 1:75 scale model buildings indicate that accelerations can be reduced by an average of 35-60% by …
A Catalog Of Diversity Of The Lichen Genus Cladonia Within Carter Caves State Resort Park, Carter County, Kentucky, Crecie Kelly, Allen C. Risk
A Catalog Of Diversity Of The Lichen Genus Cladonia Within Carter Caves State Resort Park, Carter County, Kentucky, Crecie Kelly, Allen C. Risk
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Lichens are a symbiotic organism consisting of two components: a mycobiont (fungus) and a photobiont (algae and/or cyanobacteria). These organisms play a significant role within the environment such as food resources, in practical uses such as dyes or medicine, and as environmental indicators. Current understandings of the lichens in Kentucky remain broad and incomplete. The purpose of this study is to catalog the diversity of the lichen genus Cladonia within Carter Caves State Resort Park (CCSRP), a park known for its high biological diversity. Cladonia has the highest macrolichen species richness in Kentucky. This genus of fruticose lichens can grow …
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Eras) For Gastrointestinal Procedures, Danielle Kidd
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Eras) For Gastrointestinal Procedures, Danielle Kidd
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are interventions implemented during the surgical process that work to improve patient outcomes and reduce postoperative complications. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss how ERAS can be implemented in hospital A to improve patient outcomes. ERAS is significant for implementation in hospital A due to the large number of gastrointestinal procedures performed in the facility. Implementing these protocols will work to improve the patient’s outcomes and reduce the risk of postoperative complications. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles can easily be used to implement ERAS protocols.
Pediatric End-Of-Life Care: Communication Quality Project, Kailey Johnson
Pediatric End-Of-Life Care: Communication Quality Project, Kailey Johnson
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My chosen Capstone project topic is pediatric end of life care as a quality problem in health care. As I have researched, there was a study conducted about advanced cancer pediatric patients. It stated, “A study of children with advanced cancer revealed that 48% had pain, 46% fatigue, and 37% irritability. In addition, many bereaved (and nonbereaved) parents experience psychological distress, poor health behaviors, work impairment and financial hardship.” (Johnston, 2017) I chose this topic because of the hospice population I have begun to work with and my passion for pediatric healthcare. As you may know, the word hospice is …
Craft Academy Chapter Of Technology Student Association, J.D. Berry, Gillian Collins, Drew Van Kirk, Ruby Korman, Dani Smith, Sophie Smith
Craft Academy Chapter Of Technology Student Association, J.D. Berry, Gillian Collins, Drew Van Kirk, Ruby Korman, Dani Smith, Sophie Smith
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The Craft Academy Technology Student Association is a chapter of the Kentucky Technology Student Association. The chapter was created to address the absence of a platform for students to compete in many hands-on STEM competitions at the Academy. Through preparation and participation in these competitions, members perfected soft skills such as collaboration, networking, and creative problem solving as they gained experience in industry applicable skills.
The Importance Of Handling And Preserving A Museum Collection, Morgan Krantz, Tammy Stone, Lisa Mesa-Gaido
The Importance Of Handling And Preserving A Museum Collection, Morgan Krantz, Tammy Stone, Lisa Mesa-Gaido
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At the Kentucky Folk Art Center (KFAC), we consistently assisted visitors providing information about the permanent collection and rotating exhibitions, and assisted with: incoming exhibitions (floorplans, installation, paperwork such as loan agreements & condition reports, and packing work); receptions and events; selecting & curating pieces from the collection database for rotating permanent collection exhibitions; paperwork to loan out permanent collection pieces to other museums/organizations; researching pieces donated to the collection; cataloguing the collection; and managing the gift shop. KFAC is an important historical and inspirational asset to not just Morehead. Many guests who stop by travel on I-64, visiting from …
How The Lack Of Shift Breaks Effects Nurses And Their Patients, Keana Meriweather
How The Lack Of Shift Breaks Effects Nurses And Their Patients, Keana Meriweather
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Nurses work 12 hour shifts in the hospital. Nurses should have 1 unpaid 30 minute meal break and 2 paid 15 minute breaks. On some days, on the unit I have my practicum in Hospital A, nurses are able to have their 15 minute breaks. Other days they may not get a chance for one or both breaks. Most of the time the nurses eat their lunches in a hurry at the nurse’s station. I researched the causes and effects related to the lack of nurses taking breaks on shift. With the research I planned to find a better way …
Does Childhood Exposure To Substance Use Correlate To Adult Substance Use?, Hannah Jones, Monica Himes
Does Childhood Exposure To Substance Use Correlate To Adult Substance Use?, Hannah Jones, Monica Himes
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Children who have grown up around parents or caregivers who use substances face hardships, attachment issues, trauma, and genetics that may cause future use of substances. Twenty-five to seventy-five percent of substance abusers have experienced trauma or abuse (Carmona, 2022). Many studies showed the awareness of parental substance abuse and how it affects their children. The focus of this study is to bring awareness to how substance abuse affects children. It may lead to future substance use or mental health concerns.
Healing Through Nature: The Impact Of Light And Trees As Non- Pharmacological Interventions In Hospital Patient Care, Amanda Ann Isele
Healing Through Nature: The Impact Of Light And Trees As Non- Pharmacological Interventions In Hospital Patient Care, Amanda Ann Isele
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While in the clinical setting I observed that medications can only go so far (effectiveness, time between doses, and effects of the drugs), and the need for a nonpharmacological approach to improve patient outcomes. While researching the benefits of changing the patients’ environment with lighting, and trees I realized that this would also reduce nurse burnout. • Using the QSEN principles of evidence based practices and quality improvement to guide my approach, I researched natural light, light therapy, and trees to improve patient outcomes and the effects on nurses. • Studies show that natural light, light therapy, and exposure to …
Facing The Silence: Addressing Nurse Abuse In Emergency Departments, Jodi Perkins
Facing The Silence: Addressing Nurse Abuse In Emergency Departments, Jodi Perkins
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Nurse abuse in emergency departments (EDs) is an escalating concern that jeopardizes both the safety of healthcare professionals and the quality of patient care. The unique and high-pressure environment of the ED, characterized by unpredictable patient volumes, long wait times, and the presence of individuals in crisis, creates a fertile ground for aggressive behavior. Studies have shown that nurses are frequently subjected to various forms of abuse, including verbal harassment, physical assaults, and psychological intimidation, all of which can lead to significant emotional and professional repercussions. • Recent research indicates that a staggering percentage of ED nurses experience workplace violence, …
The Undertreatment Of Pain In Women, Abigail R. Schultz
The Undertreatment Of Pain In Women, Abigail R. Schultz
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Pain is a prevalent reason for patients to seek medical care. Despite a high incidence of pain conditions, there is evidence suggesting that women, in particular, experience undertreatment of pain. The undertreatment of pain in women can contribute to long-term negative health effects and physical suffering. • The QSEN principles are the foundation to quality improvement research and implementation. Within this project, patient-centered care, safety, and evidence-based practice are incorporated to highlight the key focus of the need for women’s health advocacy and pain management
Comprehensive Pain Management In Pediatric Patients: Evaluating Pharmacological And Non-Pharmacological Therapies, Danielle Willis
Comprehensive Pain Management In Pediatric Patients: Evaluating Pharmacological And Non-Pharmacological Therapies, Danielle Willis
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Within the hospital setting it is seen how chronic pain affects people of all ages. At hospital A, adult clients rate their chronic pain on a scale of 0-10, voice aggravating and alleviating factors and medications are provided based upon that scale. Unfortunately, pain in the pediatric setting is not as easy to assess and treat. Chronic pain substantially affects a number of children and adolescents and can lead to a diminished quality of life. Addressing this challenge requires a holistic approach that combines pharmacological treatments with non-pharmacological treatments to alleviate pain and enhance daily living.
Religion/Spirituality And Substance Use, Jaiden Mckenzie, Monica Himes
Religion/Spirituality And Substance Use, Jaiden Mckenzie, Monica Himes
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The purpose of this study was to see if there is a significant correlation between a person’s religion or spirituality and their use of substances. In this study, substances can be considered alcohol, marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, acid, tobacco/ nicotine, and any other unprescribed substance. • The Research Question for this study was: Does religion/ spirituality affect the use of substances? • The Hypothesis for this study was: Someone who is religiously or spiritually affiliated is less likely to use substances than someone who isn’t religiously or spiritually affiliated
First Generation College Students: Challenges And Rewards, Tabitha Houston, Jennifer Mcwhorter, Lynn Geurin
First Generation College Students: Challenges And Rewards, Tabitha Houston, Jennifer Mcwhorter, Lynn Geurin
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First-generation college students are defined as those whose parents do not hold a bachelor's degree or higher. • There is a 73% higher dropout rate among first generation college students compared to their peers from legacy families (Davis, 2024). • Key factors impacting first-generation students include self-image, academic performance, and financial security (Flynn & Macleod, 2015). • Lack of sufficient support can lead to serious mental health problems for first-generation students (Johnson & Riley, 2021). • Academic programs specifically designed for first generation students have been shown to increase retention and graduation rates (Katrevich & Arguete, 2017). • A study …
Pressure Injuries Prevention And Management, Madelynn Mckittrick
Pressure Injuries Prevention And Management, Madelynn Mckittrick
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Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, remain a significant concern in hospital settings. These injuries develop due to prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to complications, increased healthcare costs, and extended hospital stays. This capstone project examines prevention and management strategies for pressure injuries using evidence-based practices and QSEN principles. The project emphasizes the importance of proactive measures, including patient mobility, pressure redistribution, and interdisciplinary collaboration, to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Detection Of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes In Bacteria Collected From The Triplett Creek Watershed, Heavenly Mays, Emily Morgan, Geoffrey W. Gearner
Detection Of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes In Bacteria Collected From The Triplett Creek Watershed, Heavenly Mays, Emily Morgan, Geoffrey W. Gearner
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Ongoing research in the Triplett Creek Watershed (TCW) focuses on assessing water quality and monitoring bacterial contamination. The spring 2024 sampling efforts aimed to evaluate bacterial density and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across multiple sites. To screen for AMR in bacteria, the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was used. A total of 35 bacterial isolates were tested against multiple antibiotics. This revealed 26 isolates were resistant to Erythromycin, 32 isolates were resistant to Clindamycin, 2 isolates were resistant to Colistin, 7 isolates were resistant to Ampicillin, 4 isolates were resistant to Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid, 2 isolates were resistant to tetracycline, 3 …
Systemic Strain: Evaluating The Effects Of The Opioid Crisis On Social Service And Treatment Agencies In Appalachian Kentucky, Alma Selina Moreno, Monica Himes
Systemic Strain: Evaluating The Effects Of The Opioid Crisis On Social Service And Treatment Agencies In Appalachian Kentucky, Alma Selina Moreno, Monica Himes
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The opioid epidemic has caused profound and lasting damage to communities all around America, with rural areas like Appalachian Kentucky experiencing disproportionate harm. Due to a lack of resources and transportation options, as well as workforce shortages and pervasive stigma related to substance use disorder, social service and treatment networks in these regions are overwhelmed (Hansen & Netherland, 2016; Keyes et al., 2014). This study examines the longer-term impacts of the opioid epidemic on social service and treatment agencies in Appalachian Kentucky. Data were collected via an online survey (n=73) of social service providers in the region. The study's findings …
Impact Of Year And Animal Origin On Key Factors Of Ewe Longevity, Rachel Bell, Alyssa Howard, Rickalyn Rayburn, Elena Verdecchia, Madison Werner, Flint Harrelson, Patricia Harrelson
Impact Of Year And Animal Origin On Key Factors Of Ewe Longevity, Rachel Bell, Alyssa Howard, Rickalyn Rayburn, Elena Verdecchia, Madison Werner, Flint Harrelson, Patricia Harrelson
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The MSU sheep unit is an Innovation flock for the nationwide Sheep GEMS Project led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The overall goal of this project is to increase knowledge and improve traits in different breeds of sheep across the United States. Robustness and climatic resilience are vital factors to maintaining and further developing the industry. Unfortunately, these are not common characteristics of U.S. sheep breeds. The work of being an Innovation flock includes measuring how maternal traits of the ewes affect the survivability of the lambs. Taking consistent measurements will assist in determining what traits promote greater success in …
Comparative Analysis Of R-Cards And Idexx Quanti-Tray/2000 For The Detection And Enumeration Of Bacteria In Environmental Water Samples, Heavenly Mays, Emily Morgan, Geoffrey W. Gearner
Comparative Analysis Of R-Cards And Idexx Quanti-Tray/2000 For The Detection And Enumeration Of Bacteria In Environmental Water Samples, Heavenly Mays, Emily Morgan, Geoffrey W. Gearner
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The Kentucky Watershed Watch program, a non-profit that relies on the help of volunteers, trains Kentucky residents on proper analytical procedures needed to assess waterways near their homes. Volunteers can deliver samples to established labs for bacterial analysis or independently test sample sites’ pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, temperature, and Escherichia coli levels. One of the ways the Watershed Watch program analyzes water quality is by using R-Cards, sample cards that contain a chromogenic medium useful for detecting and enumerating E. coli. These cards cost $1 each and are quite simple to set up, whereby one mL of sample site water …