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This scoping review explores (a) how k-12 schools facilitate social inclusion, specifically for students with extensive support needs (ESN) and (b) how those intervention approaches are measured. Given the cross-disciplinary nature of the topic, the search entailed ten different databases that identified 540 articles. Eight articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review.

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Aims: Physiological changes during pregnancy can infuence the performance of blood glucose meters. This study aimed to evaluate the analytical and clinical accuracy of glucose meters in pregnant women with hyperglycaemia.

Materials And Methods: Glucose was measured by four commonly used meters among consecutive women with diabetes in pregnancy.

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Perceived Burnout Among Underrepresented Minority Physician Assistant/Associate Educators in the United States.

J Physician Assist Educ

January 2025

Daytheon Sturges, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, MCHES, is an associate professor, vice chair-Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI), Department of Family Medicine. He is also an associate program director-Regional Affairs and JEDI, MEDEX Northwest at School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Introduction: There is a keen interest regarding burnout in academic medicine with an existing need for more studies. The priority population were underrepresented physician assistant/associate (PA) educators in the United States. The purpose was to determine external/internal contributors leading to perceived burnout; investigate whether primary/secondary appraisal inform coping strategies; and determine whether there was an existing relationship between demographic factors and emotional exhaustion (EE).

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The purpose of this study was to compare changes in circulating microRNAs -126 (c-miR-126) and -222 (c-miR-222) following acute serial concurrent exercise (SCE) and integrated concurrent exercise (ICE) sessions among young, sedentary adults. Ten males and 9 females completed the study procedures. For SCE, participants performed resistance exercise (RE) followed by aerobic exercise (AE), without mixing the two.

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Screened Ni single-cluster catalyst supported on graphidyne for high-performance electrocatalytic NO reduction to NH: A computational study.

J Colloid Interface Sci

April 2025

Key Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China. Electronic address:

Electrocatalytic NO reduction (NORR) to NH represents a promising approach for converting hazardous NO waste gases into high-value NH products under ambient conditions. However, exploring stable, low-cost, and highly efficient catalysts to enhance the NO-to-NH conversion process remains a significant challenge. Herein, through systematic computational studies based on density functional theory (DFT), we rationally designed transition metal triatomic cluster supported on graphdiyne (TM/GDY) as potential single-cluster catalysts for high-performance NORR.

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Do renewable energy policies exacerbate corporate information uncertainty?

J Environ Manage

January 2025

The Business School, RMIT University, Viet Nam. Electronic address:

This study analyzes the impact of state-level renewable energy policies and incentives on the corporate information environment in the US. It considers these renewable energy policies and incentives as exogenous measures of firm-level renewable energy exposure. The findings indicate that such policies and incentives significantly increase firms' adoption of renewable energy, confirming their suitability as proxies for external shocks.

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Introduction Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, two of the most common forms of arthritis worldwide, are chronic diseases affecting the joints. The Rio Grande Valley is characterized by an abundance of health disparities, with previous studies showing increased rates of multiple diseases and disorders in this region. This study aimed to determine both the prevalence and the risk-adjusted average cost of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in the Rio Grande Valley and to compare them with the national average.

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The present study investigates the impact of Hispanic women's marital status on the occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) and reproductive coercion (RC), resulting in unintended pregnancy (UIP). This is a significant public health concern as prior research has shown Hispanic women are disproportionately affected by UIP more than non-Hispanic White women. Data were drawn from the 2018 to 2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System dataset of Hispanic women ( = 3,725) who have just given birth within the last 9 months and responded to all relevant survey items.

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Prevalence of Stress and Burnout in Physical Therapist Clinical Instructors.

J Phys Ther Educ

December 2024

Ryan J. Pontiff is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-1144 Please address all correspondence to Ryan J. Pontiff.

Introduction: This study investigates the prevalence of stress and burnout among Physical Therapy Clinical Instructors (PT CIs) using the Perceived Stress Scale - 10 (PSS-10) and Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) surveys. Given the critical role of PT CIs in student education, understanding their stress and burnout levels is essential.

Review Of Literature: The, PSS-10, a 10-item self-report survey, measures perceived stress with scores ranging from 0 to 40.

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This study investigated differences in independent living skills and executive functioning skills between autistic and neurotypical young adults in addition to how executive functioning skills contribute to independent living skills in autistic young adults. Participants completed the as a measure of independent living skills and the version to measure executive functioning abilities. The was also used as a novel measure of performance-based executive functioning skills.

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Due to the lack of a pathogen-killing process, foodborne outbreaks from contaminated fresh produce have been increasing worldwide. Hence, it is increasingly recognized that the washing step with sanitizers is important to control microbial contamination. Ozonated water is suggested as a substitute for chlorine-based sanitizers, addressing concerns about the effectiveness and environmental impact of chlorine-based sanitizers.

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This study aimed to predict mental health based on shyness and fear of negative evaluation in academic staff. The research employed an applied methodology, utilizing quantitative and descriptive (correlational) methods for data collection. The study's temporal framework is cross-sectional.

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Objective: To investigate the association of timing of commencing glucose management with glycemia, glycemic variability, and pregnancy outcomes among women with early gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Research Design And Methods: In this substudy among participants of a trial of immediate vs. delayed treatment of early GDM diagnosed by 2013 World Health Organization criteria, all women treated immediately and those with delayed diagnosis at 24-28 weeks' gestation (treated as if late GDM) were instructed to monitor capillary blood glucose (BG) four times a day (fasting and 2-h postprandial) until delivery.

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Introduction: This study describes the development, content validity, and reliability of the Physical Therapy Social Determinants of Health Scale (PT-SDHS), in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students.

Review Of Literature: Addressing inequities stemming from the social determinants of health (SDOH) is critical for providing effective clinical care and improving population health. Currently, no tool exists to assess DPT students' education or competence with SDOH.

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Thermogenic adipose tissues: Promising therapeutic targets for metabolic diseases.

J Nutr Biochem

December 2024

Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA; Obesity Research Institute, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA; Institute for One Health Innovation, Texas Tech University and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA. Electronic address:

The ongoing increase in the prevalence of obesity and its comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and dyslipidemia warrants discovery of novel therapeutic options for these metabolic diseases. Obesity is characterized by white adipose tissue expansion due to chronic positive energy balance as a result of excessive energy intake and/or reduced energy expenditure. Despite various efforts to prevent or reduce obesity including lifestyle and behavioral interventions, surgical weight reduction approaches and pharmacological methods, there has been limited success in significantly reducing obesity prevalence.

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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a common, chronic condition. People with T2D often report poor mental wellbeing and treatment engagement, especially when stressed. Coping mechanisms may help manage stress, but it is crucial to identify which strategies are most common and (mal)adaptive.

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Critical Care Clinicians' Knowledge of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome.

AACN Adv Crit Care

December 2024

Jennifer E. Wilson is Clinical Professor of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, 5500 Southwestern Medical Ave, Dallas, TX 75235

Background: The term post-intensive care syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that commonly occur after intensive care unit discharge, leading to worsening physical or mental health. The incidence of this syndrome is increasing. Critical care clinicians can play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes through knowledge of post-intensive care syndrome risk factors and symptoms.

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How Chronic Illness Forged My Path to Healing Others.

Psychiatr Serv

December 2024

School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Denton, and Department of Occupational Therapy, Edgewood College, Madison, Wisconsin.

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Broadly, individuals' cognitive abilities influence their academic skills, but the significance and strength of specific cognitive abilities varies across academic domains and may vary across age. Simultaneous analyses of data from many tests and cross-battery analyses can address inconsistent findings from prior studies by creating comprehensively defined constructs, which allow for greater generalizability of findings. The purpose of this study was to examine the cross-battery direct effects and developmental differences in youths' cognitive abilities on their basic reading abilities, as well as the relations between their reading and writing achievement.

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Many children in Head Start programs do not meet physical activity (PA) and dietary intake recommendations and have increased risk for obesity. The purpose of this pilot study was to formatively assess a multi-level intervention, exploring strategies to encourage PA and healthy eating among north Texas Head Start families. In year 1, 5 Head Start sites with 217 children began the Head Start to Healthy Lifestyles (HSHL) project.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study aims to explore the mirror-viewing experiences of African-American women with obesity, highlighting how this demographic faces unique emotional and body image challenges influenced by family, culture, and societal bias.
  • - Thirteen participants shared their experiences, revealing themes such as dissatisfaction with self-image, the struggle with obesity, and the tension between societal expectations and body acceptance.
  • - The research underscores the need for targeted interventions focusing on the mirror experience as a potential therapeutic tool to help these women tackle the complexities of obesity and body image in a supportive way.
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