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Fatigue In Collegiate Aviation, Flavio A. Coimbra Mendonca Ph.D., Erik Levin, Julius Keller Ph.D., Aaron Teo

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Flight training has received little attention in fatigue research. Only transfers of knowledge gained in commercial and military aviation have been applied to general aviation without bridging the gap to the training environment. The purpose of this study was to assess collegiate aviation students’ perceptions of lifestyle and mitigation strategies related to fatigue. Participants were recruited from a Midwestern university’s accredited Part 141 flight school and a partner fixed base operator (FBO). The researchers of this study used a survey questionnaire to gather quantitative and qualitative responses. The majority of participants (68%) had logged less than 250 flight hours and …

Everyone Loves Gummi Bears! Removing The Intimidation Factor From Research Data Management With Yummy Fun., Dawn N. Cannon-Rech, Jeffrey M. Mortimore

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

How do you get students excited about research data management and attract over 70 participants to a voluntary workshop? How do you get Librarians excited about teaching a research data management workshop to undergraduates? With the promise of Gummi Bears and hands-on fun! During this workshop session, presenters will break down their experience overhauling a faculty workshop into an active learning session to expose students of all experience levels to basic research data management concepts and techniques. Presenters will walk participants through their design process from inception to delivery, highlighting how Gummi Bears lessened students’ intimidation with this complex topic …

Help! No Time For Library Instruction, Not Even A One-Shot, Sheri A. Brown, Dianne M. Fair Ph.D.

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

Throughout the semester librarians hear from faculty that there is no time for library instruction. This is especially true for science courses where lab work is required. The Biomedical Sciences program at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is a rigorous, hands-on laboratory-based curriculum with course work covering physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology, and genetics. Students are required to complete IDS4936 – Biomedical Degree Capstone which requires a “multidisciplinary approach of learning science by analyzing social, economic, ethical, scientific, and professional aspects of their chosen topic.” (FSCJ College Catalog 2019-19)

It became apparent students did not have the necessary …

Woodi Health Hub: Promoting Health Information Literacy To Students In The Atlanta University Center, Rosaline Y. Odom

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

“Health Literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” National initiatives call for improved health literacy as a means of addressing ongoing health disparities in the U.S. Low health literacy is linked to a poorer overall health status and higher risk of death among at-risk populations. Vulnerable populations include older adults, immigrant populations, minority populations and low income populations. College years are a time when young adults transition from parental control to independence and face new challenges, stressors and messages …

We’Re Both Your Librarian: A Course Collaboration Between An Academic Library And A Health Sciences Library, Stephanie Evers Ard

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

The University of South Alabama is in the process of merging its academic library and health sciences library, which have previously functioned as essentially separate entities. This ongoing process requires many changes, from budget and staff considerations, to revisiting the roles the librarians play in their respective academic communities. This last concern led to a collaboration between two librarians--the Assistant Director for Strategic Initiatives at the health sciences library and the Social Sciences and Student Engagement Librarian at the academic library--in response to a faculty request for an embedded librarian to support a fully-online graduate nursing class in scholarly writing. …

Artificial Intelligence: A Diffusion Of Innovation View Of The Manufacturing And Health-Care Industries, William T. Rupp

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Study Of Machine Learning Approaches For Human Activity Recognition, Loknath Ambati, Omar El-Gayar

SDSU Data Science Symposium

The goal of this project is to study the performance of Machine Learning (ML) techniques used in Human Activity Recognition (HAR). Specifically, we aim to 1) evaluate and benchmark the performance of various ML techniques used for HAR against established ML performance metrics using multiple datasets, and 2) map the characteristics of various HAR datasets to appropriate ML techniques. From a theoretical perspective, the research will shed light into the strengths and weaknesses of various ML techniques that can provide insights into future research aimed at improving these techniques for HAR. From a practical perspective, the research provides guidance into …

Foreign Object Detection And Localization In Chest X-Rays Using Deep Learning, Amul Neupane, Kc Santosh

SDSU Data Science Symposium

Pulmonary abnormalities, such as Tuberculosis (TB), Asthma and/or Chronic obstructive are global threats. Nearly 1.6 million died from TB alone according to the WHO (World Health Organization) report 2019. Computer scientists together with medical experts have designed and reported automated screening systems for chest X-ray (CXR) images. However, most of the research works did not consider detecting foreign objects, such as buttons, coins, ring, pins, bone pieces and other medical devices (e.g. pacemaker) all together that can hinder the performance of automatic screening system. The circle-like foreign objects, such as coins are often confused with nodules, which is one of …

From Their Perspective: A Qualitative Analysis Of Stroke Survivor’S Motivation To Participate In Rehabilitation, Katie Tinsley, Rachel Johnson

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Introduction: It is common practice for healthcare professionals to make judgments about a patient's motivation based on their demeanor and compliance with therapy. Motivation is one of the predictors used to determine a stroke survivor's rehabilitation potential. There are several theories and constructs for motivation; however, there is limited research applying these concepts in stroke rehabilitation. Rehabilitation clinicians primarily rely on their clinical judgment and consult the evidence from related fields to identify the motivational needs of a stroke survivor. The objective of this study was to understand specific barriers to participation and identify motivational needs to sustain engagement in …

Understanding And Supporting The Transition Of Marginalized Students Entering College, Taylor Sweet, Barb Dos Santos, Meagan Seago, Derrick Paladino

National Cross-Cultural Counseling & Education Conference for Research, Action & Change (2016-2024)

Although all new college students experience adjustments and transitions, marginalized students entering a majority populated campus may encounter additional obstacles. This presentation will explore the collegiate ecological system’s impact on this transition and the potential mental health issues that arise. Exploring both domestic-minority and international students, presenters will discuss struggles, strengths, and offer insight into counseling approaches and campus supports.

Building Bodies, Building Minds, Lis Regula

Learning Teaching Forum

Kennedy Union 211

Majors level Human Anatomy has long been taught as a gatekeeping class for medical schools of graduate schools, and has been highly professionalized due to this. It has also been constructed historically in a very hierarchical paradigm that has multiple oppressions supporting both the study of anatomy and the anatomy classroom. Besides these social issues around anatomy, there are the pedagogical issues of treating this material as something to just memorize and not understand that can cause problems for a student of anatomy. Disrupting these processes can be a very powerful force for anti-racism, anti-sexism, and hopefully …

Constituting Safety In Hunter’S Education: An Analysis Of Safety Messages In Texas Hunter’S Training Discourse, R. Tyler Spradley

International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference

Risk communication includes safety messages to reduce the likelihood of hazard and increase the likelihood of reliability. Hunter’s education in the state of Texas uses safety messages to reduce fatal or injurious incidents and to promote a positive image of hunting as a safe, leisure sport. Analysis of Texas’ hunters education training materials and messages related to safety reveals that safety messages construct an image of hunters as practicing safety first, conservationists, ethical, law abiding, and other-oriented. Given Texas safety record, much is to be learned about safety messaging that adopts a positive or ideal image that the trainee identifies.

Girls' And Parent's Satisfaction With A Summer Virtual H.E.A.L.T.H Camp, Joan Nakakande, Adejoke Ayoola

Summer Research

Health promotion among all populations— including children and adolescents— is one of the national preventive strategies recommended by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Some of the most serious precursors to health problems affecting the population of the United States are obesity, depression, and unintended pregnancy. The health consequences of these mostly preventable conditions will hinder individuals, families, and communities from long and healthy lives now and for generations to come. The fifth annual virtual Health Education and Leadership Training for a Hopeful Future (HEALTH) Camp was conducted over Zoom from June 15 to 23. The camp was designed to …

The Effects Of Virtual Reality In The Treatment Of Stroke Patients, Melissa Schoettle

Capstone Showcase

The Effects of Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Stroke Patients

Stroke patients face many challenges on their road to recovery. Patients may lose motor function, speech abilities, and other important cognitive functions. They go through various forms of therapy to help rehabilitate them and improve their cognition, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Physical therapy helps improve motor function and muscle control, occupational therapy improves those skills needed for success in work and life, and speech therapy helps patients recover the ability to speak and the cognitive processes to think and form words and sentences. While these therapies are …

Iot Devices In The Public Health Sector, Cayla Young

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

In this research, proper attention is drawn to privacy and security concerns with the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the public health sector. Often, not much attention is given to IoT devices and its vulnerabilities concerning the medical industry. Effects of COVID-19 contact tracing applications are explored through research of various source types. Mitigation techniques for these privacy and security issues is given. Focus is brought to topics outlining the risks associated with genetic testing companies and the vulnerabilities of data collection and data storage. Recommendations are provided to help consumers avoid these risks. Lastly, a comprehensive …

Report On Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare, Sushil Pandey

Student Academic Conference

Report on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

The Perception, Usage, And Knowledge Of Moringa Oleifera In Mare-Brignol, Haiti After Increased Education And Access, Preethashree Anbukkarasu, Phillip Saad, Nichika R. Holdrum, Chinelo Germain, Leticia Ebihara, Archi Patel

Digital Repository: Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence

No abstract provided.

Tobacco Use Disparities By Sexual And Gender Minority Status Among Ucf Students., Parth N. Patel

Digital Repository: Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence

No abstract provided.

Using The Idea Model To Analyze Messages Used In Hepatitis B Vaccination In Uganda, Ann Mugunga, Angella Napakol

International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference

This research analyzed the messages that both the Government of Uganda and the National organization of persons living with Hepatitis B use to communicate to at-risk populations in order to enable them take up the vaccination against Hepatitis B. Content analysis was carried out on two electronic fliers circulated from the ministry of health’s program in charge of Hepatitis control and treatment, and one hard copy flier from the National organization of persons living with Hepatitis B. The study assessed how the publications made use of the IDEA concepts of internalization, distribution, explanation and action in getting the audience to …

Simulating Medical Isolation: Communicatively Managing Patient And Medical Team Safety, Elizabeth L. Spradley, R. Tyler Spradley

International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference

Reducing hospital acquired or associated infections (HAIs) is a national public health priority. HAIs pose risks to patients, visitors, and medical personnel. To better understand how to communicatively manage safety in medical isolation, data was collected with nursing students simulating medical isolation in a high-fidelity simulation with a medical mannequin with C. difficile. Observations of nursing students and faculty revealed four distinct communication practices: social support, patient education, humor, and storytelling. Conclusions include recommendations to intentionally design these communication practices into high-fidelity medial isolation simulations and scale up these communication practices in routines of safety.

An Overview Of The Utilization Of A University Health Center, Ashley Rosato, Dhara Patel, Jailene Martinez, Rhianna Teates, Kaylee Campoverde, Sarah Kelly

Student Research Symposium

Background: College students often do not visit university health centers or attend scheduled appointments. Missed appointments affect not only the students’ health, but also the health center. Missed appointments cannot be easily rescheduled, limit appointment times for others, and lead to a higher cost for the university. The purpose of this study is to explore student usage of a university based health care center.

Method: A retrospective review of 400 electronic health records, from college students enrolled in a State University from 2016-2017, were examined. The information collected focused on the use of the university health center, reason for appointment, …

Racial Residential Segregation And Infant Mortality In The United States, Annmarie Jones

Student Research Symposium

People of color in the United States experience poorer health and higher mortality rates than their white counterparts and these outcomes are a result of structural racism. Structural racism refers to the ways in which societies foster racial discrimination, through mutually reinforcing inequitable systems (in housing, education, employment, earnings, benefits, credit, media, health care, criminal justice, and so on) that in turn reinforce discriminatory beliefs, values, and distribution of resources. These together affect the risk of adverse health outcomes (1). Research shows that racial disparities in prenatal, infant and neonatal mortality is a serious public health problem in the United …

Tobacco Use Among College Students, Tasnim Mohamed, Karina Ramirez, Victoria Cruz, Keiko Sayson, Winnie Asrevi, Sarah Kelly

Student Research Symposium

Background: College students engage in various risk-taking behaviors, such as tobacco use. Literature has identified various reasons such as the need for psychological coping for their stress and anxiety, and the social influence of peer pressure from family and friends. Tobacco use comes in different forms such as pipes, cigars, and e-cigarettes. The use of these substances by a parent, sibling, or peer is highly associated with high levels of use among college students. Students are more likely to use an alternative tobacco product as a form of cigarette cessation. Therefore, the purpose of our study is to gain an …

The Efficacy Of Yoga As An Adjunctive Therapy To Standard Multidisciplinary Care In The Treatment Of Female Patients Presenting With Cognitive Eating Disorder Symptoms, Cassidy Nagle

Capstone Showcase

Introduction: Current treatment of patients exhibiting cognitive eating disorder symptoms is standard multidisciplinary care (SMDC) involving behavioral therapy, medical management and dietetics. Because these symptoms often persist or relapse despite treatment, research has begun to explore adjunctive therapies like yoga for this population. This review will explore seven studies in order to analyze the effect of yoga (I) on cognitive eating disorder symptoms (O) in teenage and adult females (P) when added to SMDC compared to symptom reduction with SMDC alone (C).

Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Academic Search Ultimate and Google Scholar starting November 2018. Seven …

Ketamine Vs Placebo For Depression, Austin Strosser

Capstone Showcase

Depression is a disease that effects millions of patients and has a variety of symptoms. It is primarily defined by depressed mood and anhedonia. The first line treatment for depression is SSRI medications. These medications have several side effects and are not effective for a large number of patients. Therefore, this study was done to review ketamine as a new treatment option for depression and see how it compares to a placebo.

Does Enhancing Epidermal Barrier Function With Moisturizing Topical Products Improve Acne Vulgaris In Adult Patients Compared To Non-Moisturizing Products Or Non-Intervention?, Aziza Jadallah

Capstone Showcase

Introduction: Acne is a common skin disorder with multifactorial causes that can persist beyond adolescence or appear for the first time in adulthood. Treatments of varying potency exist, ranging from over-the-counter face washes and creams to prescription topical and oral treatments. Current treatment guidelines target sebum production, exfoliation of excess skin cells, and the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. Research as early as 1995 suggests dysfunctions of the skin barrier, such as abnormal ceramide levels and increased water loss, play a role in the pathophysiology of acne and are not addressed by current treatments. This review analyzes the role of moisturizing …

The Comparative Efficacy Of Amantadine Vs. Lcig Therapy For The Treatment Of Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia In Patients With Advanced Parkinson's Disease, Katelynn Timony

Capstone Showcase

Introduction: Though levodopa-carbidopa therapy remains the gold standard of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment to this day, patients often experience increased dyskinetic activity as a result of long-term treatment; known as levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID); the mechanism of which is not completely understood. In this review, the efficacy of two adjunct treatments for LID are compared: 1) the concomitant administration of amantadine, an antiviral medication with antidyskinetic properties; and 2) a new form of levodopa administration in the form of an intestinal gel delivered straight via a device much like an insulin pump.

Methods: Two systematic literature searches of primary, peer-reviewed articles …

What Are The Associations Between Drinking, Exercise And Smoking And The Disease Progression Of Alzheimer’S Dementia?, Danielle Konrad

Capstone Showcase

DANIELLE KONRAD

What Are The Associations Between Drinking, Exercise, Smoking And The Disease Progression of Alzheimer’s Dementia?

As people age, some fear about losing their minds. In other words, some people fear of developing Dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type of dementia that progresses over time and eventually destroys memory. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that is a result of misfired brain cells, due to a blockage in the nerve cells. There is currently no cure for this disease. There is also no specific cause of Alzheimer’s, but there are various risk factors regarding what could influence the …

The Efficacy Of Peppermint Oil And Physical Activity Vs. Eluxadoline For The Treatment Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Julian Kang

Capstone Showcase

Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), defined as a chronic functional disorder that is characterized by recurring abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal disease in Western populations. While not yet completely understood, IBS has multiple factors believed to contribute to its pathophysiology. There are several treatment methods regarding non-pharmacological (such as lifestyle modifications) and pharmacological options (including anti-spasmodics, opioid agonists, and anti-depressants). Peppermint oil is a product derived from the natural herb, Mentha Piperita, and has been used as a nonpharmacological method to treat abdominal pain. Therefore, this review analyzes the use of …

In Adult Patients 60+ Y.O. With Aaa, Would (F)Evar Lead To Least Amount Of Post-Operative Complications Than Traditional Osr?, Sandra Yoo

Capstone Showcase

INTRODUCTION: An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a permanent ballooning of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm in diameter. A small AAA is often asymptomatic. However, as time passes the risk of rupture increases as the diameter of the aneurysm widens. This can ultimately lead to massive internal bleeding and fatality. Surgery is the most common course of treatment for AAA. Most patients will undergo traditional open surgery, but this is often associated with prolonged in-hospital recovery and is contraindicated in an aging population that have a higher prevalence of comorbidities. With this in thought, some clinicians have been turning …