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Fall 2021

Scientia

A Decade of Progress and Success; Speech Language Pathology Program; COVID-19 Long-Hauler Study; Peer Mentors Initiative; Faculty Update; Expert Engagement: Three CSH initiatives further education and scholarship while supporting communities in need; Strategic Command: Business consultant and med tech expert Stephen Sichak helps others face pandemic challenges; Taking Care: A School of Nursing research team plumbs the pandemic experiences of nurses nationwide

Unplugging For Wellness: Psycho-Behavioral Impact Of Social Media Detox In Medical Students, Hazhmat Ali, Deemah Shalan, Lubna Ahmed, Ahmed Abdulazeez, Bira Ahmed, Mohammed Khamo

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

Social media detoxification has emerged as a strategy for enhancing well-being. This study investigates the effects of social media detox on the psychological well-being and academic performance of students. A total of 361 medical students participated in this study. After obtaining formal consent, the participants completed a structured survey administered in a controlled setting. The survey included sections on demographics, patterns of social media use (e.g., time spent, platforms accessed, and primary motivations), and standardized psychological assessment scales. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26. Most students (75.9%) reported using multiple social media …

Sanctuary: Counter-Oppressive Relationships With Farmed Animals As An Ecopsychological Imperative, Kelsey Bomboy

The International Journal of Ecopsychology (IJE)

Consumers are intentionally shielded from and often misled about the process of breeding, raising, and slaughtering animals for consumption. By confining most farmed animals to warehouses in rural areas while the majority of humans are sequestered in urban areas, we have effectively created a world where humans do not have to contend with the sense of interconnectedness that arises when witnessing and being witnessed by a farmed animal. Within industrial slaughterhouses, the physical act of killing is minimized to just a fraction of the workers, so that even those who are responsible for rendering a once living being will never …

Clinical, Geographic, And Administrative Factors Associated With Onset-To-Groin Puncture Time In Mechanical Thrombectomy, Affan Priyambodo Permana, Yoga Arif Syah Hidayat, Khairunnisa Farina Ilato, Nur Afianti Hasanah, Asri Chasanah Adisasmita

Kesmas

Acute ischemic stroke requires timely reperfusion, yet treatment delays remain a challenge in urban referral systems. This retrospective cohort study evaluated factors associated with onset-to-groin puncture time among 204 patients with acute ischemic stroke who underwent mechanical thrombectomy at a national brain center hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia. Clinical, geographic, administrative, and time-related variables were analyzed using non-parametric tests and multivariable linear regression. The median onset-to-groin puncture time was 455 minutes, with an interquartile range of 236.8 minutes. Hospital referral was independently associated with longer delays, with an adjusted delay of approximately 111 minutes compared with non-referred patients. Private insurance payment …

Short-Term Clinical Outcomes Of Intranasal Stem Cell–Derived Extracellular Vesicles In Small Dogs With Tracheal Collapse: A Pilot Study, Won-Joung Jaung, Gyo-Bin Choo, Bum-Kyu Choi, Ji-Hee Park, Ji-Min Yu, Hyun-Keun Oh, Jae-Bong Moon, Ju-Hyun An

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Tracheal collapse is a common chronic airway disease in small-breed dogs, and conventional medical management often provides limited long-term clinical improvement. Stem cell–derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have recently emerged as a promising cell-free therapeutic approach because of their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and preliminary clinical effects of intranasal administration of mesenchymal stem cell–derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) in dogs with naturally occurring tracheal collapse. Ten client-owned small-breed dogs diagnosed with tracheal collapse were enrolled in this pilot study. MSC-EVs were administered intranasally as a single dose. Clinical evaluations were performed at baseline and at …

Stress In Educational Context, Sarah Matthews

Spark! Innovations in Early Childhood Education: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Educators

This paper examines stress within educational contexts as a complex, relational, and systemic experience rather than solely a negative condition. Drawing on research related to stress perception, coping, leadership, trauma, and resource access, the paper highlights how stress affects educators, students, and families across early childhood and special education settings. Key themes include the role of perception in shaping stress responses, the impact of resource availability and socioeconomic factors, the transfer of stress within classroom environments, and the influence of leadership and organizational stability on teacher and student well-being. Using an ecological framework, the paper emphasizes that stress operates across …

Play As Research: What Teachers Can Learn By Watching Children Investigate, Kailey Price

Spark! Innovations in Early Childhood Education: A Research-to-Practice Journal for Educators

This article invites educators to view children's play through the lens of play as research. Through the story of a classroom rock investigation and other everyday examples, it highlights how children naturally ask questions, test ideas, solve problems, and build understanding through play. Rather than seeing play as a break from learning, educators can learn to recognize the inquiry already taking place in moments such as digging in dirt, collecting natural materials, building structures, or investigating puddles after rain. The article introduces three simple reflection questions teachers can use to better understand children's thinking. It also describes practical ways to …

The Effects Of Transportation Distribution On Dry Ice Insulated Containers' Thermal Performance, Edmund Tang

Journal of Applied Packaging Research

This study builds upon methodologies established in a 2024 investigation of the combined effects of physical distribution stresses and thermal environments on cold chain packaging performance. Prior results showed that moisture-resistant gel packs generally maintained a vaccine storage range of +2°C to +8°C. However, when exposed to extreme combined stresses, thermal performance degradation of up to 13.5% was observed. The present work applies a similar experimental framework to transportation systems that rely on dry ice as the primary cooling medium, addressing the distinct challenges associated with ultra-cold distribution.

Pharmaceutical products requiring dry ice are highly temperature-sensitive and vulnerable to performance …

The Buck Effect In Goats: A Review Of Neuroendocrine Mechanisms, Modulating Factors, And Applications In Reproductive Management, Nitira Anakkul, Sopita Suttikrai, Ratree Jintana, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The male effect (buck effect) is a sustainable, hormone-free biostimulation strategy in caprine reproduction, in which introducing sexually active bucks to seasonally anestrous does increases luteinizing hormone (LH) pulse frequency, thereby stimulating folliculogenesis and ovulation. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of the sensory, neuroendocrine, breed-related, and management factors governing male biostimulation in goats (Capra hircus). Olfactory signals, including the identified primer pheromone 4-ethyloctanal, are perceived through the main and accessory olfactory systems and act together with visual, auditory, and tactile cues. These sensory inputs activate the hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) pulse generator probably through the medial amygdala …

The Role Of Social Media Influencers In Shaping Food Awareness And Dietary Behavior Among The Emirati Audience: A Field Study On Citizens Of Al Ain City, Laila Alkaabi, Huda Alremeithi, Reem Alnuaimi, Shamsa Almheiri, Amer Khaled Ahmad, Maram Manajrah

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aims to investigate the role of social media influencers in shaping food awareness and dietary behavior among the Emirati audience, drawing on media dependence theory and employing a public survey methodology through the administration of a questionnaire to a purposive sample of Emirati citizens in Al Ain City who follow influencers to obtain information on healthy nutrition. The findings revealed that more than (79.3%) of the sample members rely on social media influencers to obtain information on healthy nutrition at a moderate-to-high degree, with "the ease of rapid access to food-related information" emerging as the leading reason for …

Beyond The Screen: Dimensions Of Ecophilia In Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937) And Children’S Awareness Of Them, Reham Refaat Mohammad Abdelaal Prof

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to explore the dimensions of Ecophilia in the film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and examine the extent to which children perceive these dimensions of love for nature and the environment. The study focused specifically on Biophilia (love of living beings) and Topophilia (love of a particular place or environment) from the perspective of ecocriticism, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates ecology, environmental animation, cinema, media studies, and environmental education.

The research was conducted on a sample of 100 boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 years, as children within this age group possess the …

Association Of Nox-1–Mediated Oxidative Stress And Raftlin-Related Lipid Raft Signalling In Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Işıl Yağmur, Ergül Belge Kurutaş, Alev Özer

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between NOX-1-mediated oxidative stress and Raftlin-related lipid raft signalling in postmenopausal osteoporosis and evaluate their potential as discriminatory biomarkers. Methods: This cross-sectional case-control study was conducted between December 2025 and March 2026 at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. Participants (postmenopausal women) were equally divided into three groups: women with osteoporosis, postmenopausal women without osteoporosis, and age-matched healthy controls with normal bone mineral density. Serum NOX-1 and Raftlin levels were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were assessed as markers of oxidative stress and antioxidant defense. …

The Use Of Tens To Help Manage Post-Mastectomy Pain, Alyssa B. Carey, Amanda Giarratano, Verena Gorgi, Lauren Vera

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been demonstrated to be an effective non-pharmacological adjunct for postoperative pain management in thoracic surgeries. However, few studies have examined its benefits in managing post-mastectomy pain. This study found that TENS provided positive effects on postoperative pain control, which were associated with improved physical and psychological outcomes. Overall, TENS appears to be a safe and effective modality for managing acute postmastectomy pain.

Whole-Body Vibration As An Adjunctive Modality For Radiation-Induced Fibrosis In Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: A Physical Therapist’S Perspective, Carla Steinberg

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

No abstract provided.

Occupational Therapy Interventions For Pediatric Patients With Cancer And Avascular Necrosis: A Case Report, Lucy Weathers, Sandra Murphy, Michael Neel, Raul Riberio

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Background: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a rare disease that can be caused by cancer treatment. AVN can affect multiple joints, which can disrupt one’s ability to perform daily activities. Rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy, are used to improve a patient’s quality of life through skilled conservative interventions that improve daily task engagement. Occupational therapists are trained to address functional deficits experienced by pediatric patients with cancer and may play a key role in treating patients who have AVN. This case report describes the role of OT in addressing self-care for a patient experiencing early multifocal AVN. …

Individualized Aerobic Exercise Prescription As Part Of A Comprehensive Physical Therapy Treatment During Systemic Chemotherapy: A Case Report, Veronica Griesemer

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is commonly seen in cancer survivors. Multiple treatment modalities for breast cancer can cause cardiotoxicity during or even decades after treatment. Aerobic exercise has been well documented to treat non-cancer-related CVD; however, research regarding optimal dosing within the cancer population is needed. This case report discusses the examination, evaluation, and treatment of a patient with breast cancer receiving potentially cardiotoxic chemotherapy.

Case Description: This patient presented with decreased cardiorespiratory fitness, elevated heart rate, and shortness of breath when climbing the stairs after completing systemic chemotherapies doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. She was preparing to start paclitaxel treatments and …

The Relationship Between Fatigue And Quality Of Life For Patients Participating In A Cancer Survivor Program, Madge Suzanne Tinsley, Marie Vazquez Morgan, Elizabeth Disbrow, Carol Crooms

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Introduction: The purpose of this chart review was to examine differences in fatigue and quality of life following cancer treatment based on gender, race, age, cancer type, and referral for rehabilitation services.

Methods: Ninety-one patient charts were reviewed for demographic variables, cancer type, rehabilitation referral, and baseline scores on the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) and Reintegration to Normal Life Index (RNLI). Group differences were analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test, and correlations between fatigue and quality of life were assessed using Pearson’s correlation (p < 0.05).

Results: Participants included 65 females (71%) and 26 males (29%), with 73% identifying as Black, 26% …

Impact Of Lymphedema Treatment Act Implementation On Lymphedema Therapists’ Compression Garment Practices, Sarah Stolker, Karla T. Washington, Kimberly Karr, Andrew Amari, Kyle A. Pitzer

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Purpose: Lymphedema management requires routine use of compression garments to stabilize limb volume and diminish infection risk. The 2024 Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) established Medicare coverage for these essential medical supplies. However, this legislation introduced structural challenges to clinical workflows for lymphedema therapists, who traditionally perform measuring, ordering, and fitting. This study evaluated contemporary practices in compression garment fitting, procurement, compensation patterns, and policy-driven impacts on therapist workload and stress.

Methods: A cross-sectional exploratory survey of US lymphedema therapists evaluated the impact of the LTA on clinical workflows. The survey assessed weekly time spent on garment-related tasks, workflow changes since …

Demonstrating Competence In Oncology Rehabilitation: Credentials, Clinical Preparation, And Professional Trust, Christopher M. Wilson

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Every rehabilitation professional will inevitably provide care for people living with and beyond cancer across acute care, outpatient settings, inpatient settings, and home care and within the community. Yet, many clinicians report feeling underprepared or unqualified to address the complex effects of cancer and its treatments. Continuing education, mentorship, and clinical experience remain important routes to professional development, but advanced credentials can offer a structured pathway for developing knowledge and skills and an external recognition of this preparation. This perspective discusses the potential value of specialization or board certification for rehabilitation professionals and other pathways for skill and knowledge attainment …

Editor's Message: About This Issue, Bryan A. Spinelli

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

In this issue, we are pleased to publish the President’s Message, two research reports, two case studies, a research round-up, and a clinical perspective. In the President’s Message, Dr. Wilson discusses the role that advanced credentials and mentorship can play in enhancing professional development and fostering interprofessional trust.

Cover And Front Matter, Volume 3, Issue 3

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

No abstract provided.

Dose-Dependent Pharmacodynamic Interaction Between Fasudil, A Rho Kinase Inhibitor, And Doxorubicin In The Mcf-7 Breast Cancer Cell Line, Ahmed B. Abdulwahid, Shaymaa F. Abbas, Dhuha E. Omran, Nehaya M. Al-Aubody, Sara A. Yaseen

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: It is necessary to seek combination therapy that uses non-traditional cytotoxic drugs to mitigate the side effects of doxorubicin. Recently, Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) inhibitors have exhibited promising antitumor activity in both experimental and clinical studies

Aim: This study aimed to characterize the pharmacodynamic interaction between fasudil, a ROCK inhibitor, and doxorubicin in MCF-7 breast cancer cells by evaluating their cytotoxic effects and quantifying drug interactions using the Chou–Talalay principle.

Methods: Doxorubicin, fasudil, and their combined fractions were evaluated to investigate their cytotoxic impact on the MCF-7 cell line using the MTT  method. The cells were treated with …

Evaluating A Peer Support Program: Impact On Peer Supporters In A Tertiary Care Children’S Hospital, Lauren R. Anderson, Heather Dekeyser, Sonja I. Ziniel, Michele Loi, Emily Muther, Kami Wolfe Schneider, Christine Waasdorp Hurtado, Jo Vogeli, Jennifer Reese

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: Healthcare workers experience emotional distress following poor patient outcomes, which can negatively impact wellbeing and retention. Peer support programs are an evidence-based approach to mitigating distress through provision of confidential counseling by a trained peer. However, data on impact of participation on peer supporters is limited. We aimed to evaluate and describe the peer supporters’ experience at our tertiary children’s hospital.

Methods: A web-based survey was developed with input from key partners. Content was reviewed via cognitive interviews. The survey was administered to 167 trained peer supporters during the spring of 2022. Demographic comparison data were gathered from an …

Genetic Diversity And Morphotypes Of Haemonchus Contortus In Sheep In Thailand: A Combined Morphological And Molecular Approach, Gunjan Das, Mohamed H. Hamad, Witchuta Junsiri, Piyanan Taweethavonsawat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Haemonchus contortus is a highly pathogenic gastrointestinal nematode of small ruminants, yet molecular information on sheep-derived isolates in Thailand remains limited. This study aimed to characterize H. contortus recovered from sheep in Nakhon Pathom Province using integrated morphological and molecular approaches. Adult nematodes collected post-mortem from the abomasum were examined morphologically, and the internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) region of ribosomal DNA was amplified and sequenced. Morphological examination identified males with characteristic copulatory bursae and females exhibiting linguiform, knobbed, and simple vulvar morphotypes. ITS2 sequences showed 95.26–98.11% identity with reference H. contortus sequences deposited in GenBank. Molecular and phylogenetic analyses …

How Should Sincerity Be Measured? A Rasch-Based Validation Of The Adolescent Sincerity Scale, Cicca Kusumawardani, Wahyu Nanda Eka Saputra, Rohmatus Naini, Agus Ria Kumara, Agus Supriyanto

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Although various instruments for measuring sincerity have been developed, limitations remain regarding comprehensive construct validity, sample diversity, and the application of Rasch analysis in psychometric evaluation among student populations in Indonesia. Sincerity is a multidimensional spiritual value that contributes to personal integrity, psychological well-being, and positive social relationships. This study aims to develop a sincerity instrument with adequate psychometric characteristics using the Rasch Analysis approach. The study employed an instrument development method involving 759 high school and vocational high school students in Yogyakarta, selected through stratified random sampling. The analysis results showed a person measure of 1.18 logits, indicating that …

Assessment Of Pletekan Leaf Extract (Ruellia Tuberosa L.) As An Antibacterial Feed Additive For Broiler Chickens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus L.) Infected With Salmonella Sp., Nuria Istiqomah, Poncojari Wahyono, Rury Eryna Putri, Abdulkadir Rahardjanto

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

The use of synthetic antibiotics as antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in broiler chickens raises concerns over antibiotic residues and bacterial resistance, necessitating safer natural alternatives. Ruellia tuberosa L. contains various secondary metabolites with potential antibacterial properties; however, its in vivo efficacy against Salmonella sp. remains poorly documented. This study aimed to analyze the phytochemical composition of R. tuberosa leaf extract and evaluate its antibacterial activity against Salmonella sp. in broiler chickens. A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was employed with eight treatments: a positive control (tetracycline), a negative control (Tween-80), and six extract concentrations (125, 250, 375, 500, 625, and 1000 …

The Effect Of Tannin Powder Supplementation In The Ration On Hematological Profiles And Blood Urea Nitrogen Of Priangan Sheep, Najwa Hegyra Gumilar, Iman Hernaman, Diding Latipudin, Ghistavera Izvantika

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

The use of dietary tannins as natural feed additives to regulate rumen protein degradation and improve nitrogen metabolism has been increasingly explored. Nevertheless, the evidence concerning the combined use of chestnut (Castanea sativa) and quebracho (Schinopsis lorentzii) tannin extracts in Priangan sheep is still limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a commercial tannin powder containing these two plant extracts on Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) concentration and hematological profiles in Priangan sheep. Eighteen healthy male Priangan sheep with an initial average body weight of 19.64±2.51 kg were randomly allocated into three dietary treatments in …

A Correlational Study Of Work Stress And Marital Stability Among Married Female Police Personnel In Kwara State, Nigeria, Haruna Ibrahim

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

This study investigated the relationship between job stress and marital stability among married female police personnel in Kwara State, Nigeria. A Descriptive Research Design of correlational type was adopted. The sample size (Target Population) of the study comprised all the 112 married female police personnel in Kwara State, Nigeria. Based on the relatively small sample size, population census (Total enumeration) was adopted for this study, where all the married female police personnel were sampled. The Operational Police Stress Questionnaire and Dyadic Adjustment Scale were used for data collection. Findings revealed a significant correlation between the independent variables and the dependent …

J Mich Dent Assoc Nov. 2026

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The November 2026 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association provides comprehensive coverage of professional, legal, and operational developments impacting Michigan dentists. Key topics include an analysis of dental emergency visits at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), leadership principles within organized dentistry, advocacy efforts surrounding Senate Bill 105 regarding virtual credit card reimbursement fees, practice transition, embezzlement prevention, employee documentation compliance, and member services. This issue highlights community, equity, and legislative engagement aimed at supporting dental practices and improving statewide public oral health.

Nov. 2026 From The Editor - Wicked Problems, Shared Solutions, Romesh Nalliah

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This editorial reflects on systemic issues in public oral health through the historical tragedy of Deamonte Driver and broader national statistics on emergency department fatalities from dental conditions. It emphasizes the complex, 'wicked' nature of oral healthcare access and highlights research in this issue examining how Michigan's Federally Qualified Health Centers handle emergency care. The editor urges member dentists to actively participate in organized dentistry and legislative advocacy to achieve meaningful, long-term health policy reform.