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The Eastern Frontier: Border Forts of the Nile Delta and Sinai during the New Kingdom Period in Egypt
No full textThroughout history, nations have always sought to secure their borders in order to control the flow of people and commerce so that the interests of that particular state are served. Ancient Egypt was no exception, with a string of border forts established going back at least as far as the 12th Dynasty. During the New Kingdom Period (Dynasties 18-20), Egypt wielded great political power in the Near East, and there were two primary lines of access into Egypt from that direction. This paper will give an overview of the major issues related to the archaeology of the forts along both of the these routes through Egypt’s eastern frontier during the New Kingdom Period, with a focus on defenses
Developing NLP-Based Open-Source Tools to Improve Titratable Infusion Order Interpretation in EHR Systems
No full textThis study evaluates the feasibility of using natural language processing (NLP) tools to identify errors in titratable infusion orders for Joint Commission readiness. Titratable infusions are adjusted at the bedside by nurses based on predefined parameters, such as monitoring goals, titration rate, conditions for adjustment, and maximum dose. These parameters are often documented as free text within order sets but can be inadvertently removed during the verification process. Some electronic health records (EHRs) may not prominently display this critical information, leading to potential Joint Commission violations. A synthetic dataset was generated using artificial intelligence to simulate one year’s worth of titratable infusion data from a large academic medical center. A Python-based formula was developed to detect errors and associate them with specific medications and patients. Data analysis was conducted in Google Colab. Validation was performed using four randomized datasets, each containing 400 synthetic orders. The formula was subsequently tested on a dataset of 25,000 orders. An expected error rate of 2% was built into the dataset, and upon evaluation, the formula correctly identified 500 erroneous orders. NLP tools demonstrate potential for enhancing Joint Commission preparedness by systematically identifying errors in titratable infusion orders. Their integration into EHR systems could improve compliance and patient safety
Using Technology to Boost Grocery Shopping Skills in Students with Intellectual Disabilities
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Exploration of Euclidean Distances in Five-Dimensional Color Space as Proof-of-Concept for Identification of Promising Alternatives to Platinum-Based Cancer Drug Candidates
No full textCisplatin, cis-Pt(NH3)2Cl2, is one of the most successful anticancer drugs of all time. However, it has some negative aspects, including toxicity to healthy cells, side effects, and cost. Our goal in this project is to design metal-based anticancer drugs that would be less expensive, less toxic, and more efficient for cancer patients than cisplatin. To begin this research we calculated Euclidean distances - as used by computerized recognition systems - to compare the properties of colors within seasonal palettes that are proven and visible to the eye. These Euclidean distances were then used to create heat maps that allow for easy identification of similar and dissimilar colors. To further compare colors within palettes, we used 3-D plots of CIE color space coordinates collected by colorimetry. By refining and applying these same strategies to researching the quantifiable chemical properties of cisplatin, we can ultimately create chemospaces and dissimilarity plots to confidently and objectively identify which potential candidates would be the most promising
Sugar Sweetened Beverages and Dental Caries Prevalence in Children: An Integrative Review
No full textAre children who consume sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) at increased risk for dental caries compared with children who don’t consume high SSBs during childhood? It has been previously established that children who consume (SSBs) are at an increased risk for dental caries. Nonetheless, we raise the question again to consider the current literature and statistical analyses of current trends. Are American children consuming fewer SSBs and subsequently developing fewer dental caries since before 2000? We are investigating this question to discover if the relationship between SSB consumption and the development of dental caries in children is a continued problem among children in the United States. We conducted a thorough search of the literature available and found six articles for review. The aim is to critically analyze recent and older published research studies that report on the relationship between the intake of SSBs and increased dental caries in children and to identify whether there is reduced SSB intake and fewer caries than before 2000. If so, we aim to identify key interventions that help reduce consumption and cavity development. Preliminary results from the articles reflect a continued association between SSBs and dental caries. We will determine the current status and trends, make recommendations for additional research to understand why SSB consumption continues to be a health problem in children, and we will propose the development of new strategies to combat SSB consumption
Things That Just Happen
No full textNaomi Hollans’s nonfiction piece, “Things That Just Happen,” narrates a young woman’s experience with tragedy. After her grandfather’s death from cancer, the young woman receives another shock: her mother is diagnosed with cancer. While her mother endures chemo and the young woman prepares for college, her 4-year-old brother is also diagnosed with cancer. In the midst of these bafflingly painful circumstances, the narrator, her peers, hairdressers, and Sunday school teachers seek an explanation for suffering. Hollans’s reflection examines the human need to understand pain and discusses the various motivations for asking “why?” in response to grief. “Things That Just Happen” details the outlandish theories human beings often pursue, as well as theorizes about the motivations behind the “why” question. Hollans’s piece considers the ultimate possibility that pain can occur without reason and that sometimes, things just happen
Normothermic Regional Perfusion in Donation after Circulatory Death: The Essential Role of the Certified Clinical Perfusionist. A Scoping Review.
Get PDFBackground: Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) was the original mode of transplantation (e.g., first lung transplant in 1963 and first heart transplant in 1967) (1,2) but was largely abandoned post-1968 following the Harvard brain-death criteria (3). Recently, Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) has renewed interest in DCD by mitigating warm ischemic injury. However, Certified Clinical Perfusionists (CCPs), who manage the extracorporeal circuits essential for NRP, remain largely overlooked or underrepresented in protocols and literature, even though they are, according to the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), the only professionals “formally educated and trained in adult and pediatric extracorporeal technology” (4).
Methods: This scoping review was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. PubMed and CINAHL were searched (1990–2025) for peer-reviewed articles referencing NRP in DCD donors and mentioning the term “perfusionist” or “Certified Clinical Perfusionist.” Articles that met eligibility criteria (English language, full text, explicit mention of perfusion staff) were included. Data was extracted to identify themes regarding the perfusionist’s role and standardized protocols.
Results: A total of 75 articles were identified. After screening and eligibility assessment, 10 articles were included for full review. Results indicated that perfusionists are integral to circuit setup, oxygenation monitoring, and warm ischemia reduction through precise flow management and anticoagulation oversight. However, few studies provided formal guidelines clarifying the CCP’s standardized responsibilities in NRP.
Conclusions: Despite the crucial function CCPs fulfill in preventing ischemic damage during DCD-NRP, they are not consistently highlighted in guidelines or institutional policies. Greater inclusion of perfusionists as key stakeholders is called for, along with standardized credentialing requirements and explicit role definitions to improve outcomes in NRP
Complex Numbers and Phone Signals
No full textThough widely used, complex numbers are often introduced in coursework without real-world context. Our team examines their application in electromagnetic waves and communication systems, focusing on how they help model and analyze phone signals. By connecting concepts from physics and math, we demonstrate their role in signal modulation and transmission. Through this project, we aim to highlight the practical importance of complex numbers in modern technology and provide a clearer understanding of their use in communication systems that power everyday devices like smartphones
Presenting
No full textIn Camille Floyd’s collection, “Presenting,” the lyric speaker describes her internalized gaze, obsession with connection and understanding, and modes of presenting to others. Floyd’s work examines the feminine experience in different moments and spaces. The collection features the speaker wrestling with how she relies on and trusts in memory, religion, and the normalized rules around movement and being