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The Decline of Public Trust in the Federal Government: Causes, Consequences & Restoration
No full textPublic trust in the United States federal government has significantly declined over the past several decades, reaching historic lows in recent years. A 2024 study by the Pew Research Center indicates that only 22% of Americans trust the federal government to do what is right most of the time, which is a drastic decline from 55% in 2001. This paper aims to explore the root causes of this decline and the implications this has for the American public. By examining research and empirical data that observes political, social, and economic factors. Political polarization, government corruption, and inefficiency are some of the primary reasons as to why the public’s trust is declining. These issues have wider implications besides the decline of trust, they affect the way individuals are civically engaged, political efficacy and everyday life, including health decisions and the behavior of the public. Understanding the root causes of the decline of trust is critical to find strategies to rebuild the confidence in the federal government to ensure stability in the U.S.
6PPD-Quinone in Middle Tennessee Waters: Assessing Ecological Impact
No full textThis poster presents the dangers of a toxic chemical used on car tires that is entering aquatic ecosystems and harming fish populations
The Correlation of Fat Mass and Hourly Energy Balance in Male and Female Collegiate Basketball Players
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Exoskeleton Senior Design Project
No full textIn recent years, the demand for wearable technology has grown significantly, driven by advancements that allow electronics to become increasingly compact. Among these innovations are exoskeleton suits, which enhance user strength, reduce fatigue, and help prevent injuries. This project explores the capabilities of exoskeletons in augmenting human strength. Specifically, we developed an exoskeleton arm designed to rotate a valve 360 degrees using a torque wrench set to 150 ft-lbs
Rethinking Music Theory Pedagogy
No full textAs music has evolved over time the education system has also been evolving. Unfortunately, this growth in music education has become stagnant in the last century and pedagogy has remained relatively steady. While there are important pedagogical techniques and approaches used in the classical history of music, there are also new approaches that should be given more heed. The music theory that is being taught in the classroom feels detached from the music students are producing and consuming.
As this problem has persisted two improvements can be made to music theory pedagogy. The first would be changing our approach to teaching music as the popular music being produced and consumed changes. We should take more time training student’s ears, and improvisation. Second, the classical tools of teaching should be reimplemented. Socratic discussion and teaching in ways that students come to conclusions on their own should be used more in university classrooms.
My research includes surveys of music theory students in intro, I, II and III, and also professors. It includes what students think music theory is and why it is important, along with what professors think music theory is and why it is important. Then I plan to explain how to bridge the gap between new and old ways of thinking about music theory and music education
Assessing Malnutrition in a Clinical Setting Using Hand Grip Strength
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Emergence delirium in post-op pediatric patients with pharmacological and non-pharmacological care: An integrative review
No full textIndole Treatment of C. elegans Rescues Cronobacter sakazakii Induced Illness
No full textNecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe and often life-threatening inflammatory condition of the intestine primarily affecting premature infants. The opportunistic pathogen Cronobacter sakazakii (Cs) has been implicated in NEC. While activation of the ligand-dependent transcription factor aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) has been shown to prevent NEC in a mouse model, its potential as a therapeutic target for established NEC remains unclear. We hypothesize here that the AhR ligand indole can reverse Cs-mediated illness in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. Our results demonstrate that exposure to live Cs, but not heat-killed Cs, significantly impaired worm motility, demonstrating Cs is an effective pathogen of C. elegans. Treatment of Cs-infected worms with indole improved motility and enhanced survival under heat stress. These effects were dependent on ahr-1, the C. elegans ortholog of the human AHR gene. Finally, wild-type worms infected with Cs maintained higher motility scores and heat stress survival rates than their ahr-1 knockout counterparts, even with no exogenous indole supplied but fed a diet of indole-producing commensal Escherichia coli prior to Cs infection. Our findings indicate that indole enhances health outcomes in Cs-exposed worms, suggesting a potential therapeutic avenue for NEC. Further investigation into AhR ligands could reveal new treatment strategies for managing NEC in premature infants
Indole improves outcomes of Cronobacter sakazakii infection in C. elegans through ahr-1
No full textNecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal disease primarily affecting premature infants. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)-mediated epithelial damage allows microbial translocation, triggering inflammation that can lead to sepsis and death. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a ligand-dependent transcription factor, and AhR ligands have been shown to prevent NEC in a mouse model. Indole, an AhR ligand, has been reported to extend the healthspan of C. elegans, and we have shown previously it mitigates poor outcomes in wild-type worms infected with Cronobacter sakazakii (Cs), a bacterial pathogen linked to NEC. We hypothesized that C. elegans must express ahr-1, the ortholog of human AHR, for indole to confer protection against Cs infection. To test this, we used ZG24 C. elegans, an ahr-1 knockout strain, and performed a larval stage 4 (L4) killing assay. Worms were infected with Cs on day 0 and treated with either indole or methanol (vehicle control) on days 1 and 4. We monitored motility over seven days and conducted a heat stress assay on day 7 to assess health. Our results showed no difference in health outcomes between Cs-infected worms treated with indole versus methanol, indicating that indole-mediated protection requires AhR activity. These findings highlight AhR ligands as potential therapeutic candidates for NEC and support further investigation into their protective mechanisms
“In a relationship”: Can AI take the place of a human relationship?
No full textThis research explores the impact of AI on adolescent development, specifically focusing on how large-language models (LLMs) influence the way adolescents approach and value human connections. While AI can offer some benefits, it cannot fully replace the essential elements of human relationships, such as empathy, creativity, and emotional understanding, which are fundamental to a fulfilled life