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Between 1895 and 1916, a Conference on International Arbitration met annually at Lake Mohonk, New York, seeking to implement arbitration as a substitute for war. This article considers the aims, effects, and limitations of these conferences, including the problematic assumptions underpinning their apparent progressivism. The belief that an enlightened public opinion would play a decisive role in advancing arbitration will be interrogated, as will the conviction that the Mohonk group provided a mouthpiece for an emergent "international mind." The article shows how these conferences evoked a "global" public opinion that was simultaneously (and paradoxically) expansive, exclusionary, forcible, and manipulable. It reveals too how American conceptions of internationalism took shape, anticipating aspects of Wilsonianism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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27 Background: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's (MSKCC) regional care network (RCN) encompasses 6 sites across NY and NJ. Further expansion of clinical research (CR) in the RCN provides an opportunity to bring clinical research closer to patients. The CR RCN leadership group was created to identify and address barriers to research operations in the RCN. Methods: A survey was conducted among Medical, Surgical, Neurologic and Radiation Oncologists at the RCN sites (February 2022-April 2024) to assess perspectives on research-related challenges. The 23-question survey included multiple-choice, open-ended, and ranking questions regarding protocol availability, consenting processes, and staffing support. Results were used to inform interventions to address barriers in the RCN. Results: 92/108 (85%) medical oncologists, 16/31 (52%) radiation oncologists, 7/9 (77%) neurologists and 28/70 (40%) surgeons completed the survey, revealing three key challenges: 1) Limited protocol availability: Only 47% of the time was there a suitable medicine trial available in the RCN. Identified barriers to opening desired medicine protocols (n=23 in total) included trials that were closed to accrual, pending amendments, and sponsor approval issues. 2) Inadequate investigator representation: 278 medicine protocols lacked RCN physicians listed as consenting providers. 3) Insufficient research staff. Only 33% were satisfied with the research support, and 62% of physicians identified lack of clinical research support staff as the biggest barrier to accrual. 71% reported delays of more than one week in screening eligible patients due to insufficient support. Following these results, interventions were implemented across departments to overcome these challenges. Appropriate RCN physicians were added to the 278 protocols, and an analysis of staffing needs increased clinical trial nursing and administrative staff. Therapeutic and non-therapeutic accruals in the Department of Medicine rose by 10.5%, and total research visits increased by 21.4% compared to the previous year. Thirteen of the 23 studies in medicine, that were previously only open at main campus, were opened to accrual in the RCN. This survey highlighted research portfolio gaps in multiple departments that are now being addressed. Conclusions: This multi departmental survey-based approach identified key barriers to CR within MSKCC's RCN, and in turn, informed interventions that increased research activity. These findings offer a potential roadmap for optimizing research in similar networks by enhancing protocol accessibility, addressing staffing needs, and fostering collaboration. Further investigations are ongoing to address additional challenges and improve workflows across departments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

155 Background: LC remains the second most diagnosed cancer but is the leading cause of cancer death in the USA, accounting for 21% of all cancer deaths. Despite advances in screening and treatment, it remains the principal cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Notably, survival rates have improved from 21% to 25% over the past 5 years. However, LC screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is underutilized, with only 5.8% of eligible individuals screened in 2021. Methods: A prospective 29-question survey was conducted at St. Barnabas Health Care System in the Bronx, NY, from February to April 2024. The survey included patients aged 50-80, both former and active smokers. Data on demographics, social determinants, and knowledge of LC and LDCT screening were collected and processed using JASP Version 0.18.3. The study aimed to assess the community's knowledge of lung cancer screening, with demographic characteristics as secondary outcomes. Results: From all the surveys collected, 115 met the inclusion criteria, 53% male (61) and 47% female (54), with no significant difference between proportions (p=0.576). The median age was 63 years. Race: 73% were Hispanic, 22% Black, and 5% White, with significant differences from an equal distribution (p< 0.001). Legal Status, citizens (74%), followed by green card holders (17%). Most of the patients lived in the USA for over 20 years (90%), with very few having lived for less than five years (1%), indicating a long-term residency trend (p < 0.001). Education Level: high school education was the most common (58%), followed by middle school (17%) and elementary school (15%). Doctorate and graduate degrees were less common (7%). 91% of patients were aware of the relationship between cigarette smoking and LC, while 9% did not (p<0.001). On the other hand, 66% believed there was a relationship between e-cigarette use and LC, while 44% believed there was not. Patients with an income greater than $50,000 have significantly more knowledge of the screening tool for LC (STLC), as indicated by a Chi-square value of 50.87 (p < 0.05, with a critical value of 5.99). Patients with low education levels have less knowledge of the existing STLC, with a Chi-square of 143.587 (p<0.05 and a critical value of 9.488). Conclusions: Our study highlights critical disparities in LC awareness and knowledge of screening tools among different demographic groups. There is a clear need for targeted educational initiatives, especially for lower-income and less-educated populations, to improve understanding of LC risks associated with both traditional and electronic cigarette use. The significant presence of long-term Hispanic residents suggests that culturally tailored interventions could be particularly effective. Addressing these gaps is essential for enhancing lung cancer prevention and early detection efforts across diverse communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

PURPOSE Patients with cancer who have limited English proficiency are more likely to experience inequities in cancer knowledge, timely care, and access to clinical trials. Matching patients with language-concordant clinicians and working with professional interpreters can effectively reduce language-related disparities, but little data are available regarding the impact of language-concordant interactions in oncology care. This study aimed to assess the use of the Roter Interaction Analysis System (RIAS) in language-concordant and -discordant interactions for patients with non-English language preference presenting for an initial oncology visit at four New York City hospitals. METHODS We used the RIAS, a validated tool for qualitative coding and quantitative analysis, to evaluate interactions between 34 patients and 16 clinicians. The pairings were stratified into dyads: English language-concordant (n = 12); professionally interpreted (n = 11); partially language-concordant (n = 4, partially bilingual clinicians who communicated in Spanish and/or used ad hoc interpreters); and Spanish language-concordant (n = 7). A trained Spanish-speaking coder analyzed the recordings using established RIAS codes. RESULTS Spanish language-concordant clinicians had almost two-fold greater number of statements about biomedical information than English language-concordant clinicians. Spanish language-concordant patients had a higher tendency to engage in positive talk such as expressing agreement. The number of partnership/facilitation-related statements was equivalent for English and Spanish language-concordant groups but lower in professionally interpreted and partially language-concordant dyads. CONCLUSION Language concordance may facilitate more effective biomedical counseling and therapeutic relationships between oncology clinicians and patients. Future research should further explore the impact of language concordance on cancer-specific health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Adolescents from low-income and urban communities have a high prevalence of poor diet and obesity, yet few interventions exist for this population. We examined the effectiveness of the Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) 4-H After School Club intervention on students' diet at low-income serving, urban middle schools. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 7th and 8th grade students at three Title 1 funded schools in New York City (NYC) during the 2023-24 academic year. Participants completed measures at 4 timepoints (TP; TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4). There was a 12-week washout period between TP1 and TP2, the 12-week ACE intervention between TP2 and TP3, and a 6-month follow-up at TP4. For ACE, participants met one day/week after school (2 hours). On odd weeks participants engaged in a wellness session (mindfulness, nutrition lesson, received groceries to take home to prepare plant-based dishes of cultural relevance to NYC), and on even weeks engaged in a professional development session (mindfulness, explored food and nutrition careers [eg, 4-H activities such as national youth science day]). At TP1 participants (n=38) had a mean age of 12.2 years, were mostly female (57.9%), self-identified as Black (50%), and on average 42.1% had overweight/obesity. By TP2 there were 35 participants. Mean dermal carotenoid levels (range 0-800) were 211.8 at TP1 and 215.4 at TP2 (P=0.84). Mean cooking skills scores (range 14-70) were 57.3 at TP1 and 57.0 at TP2 (P=0.98). Mean cooking attitudes scores (range 6-30) were 18.4 at TP1 and 17.9 at TP2 (P=0.70). Mean cooking self-efficacy scores (range 6-30) were 12.4 at TP1 and 12.3 at TP2 (P=0.98). For all measures, higher scores indicated more optimal behaviors. Findings from TP3 and TP4 are forthcoming. This study will be implemented for 3 years. The long-term goal is for the ACE 4-H after-school club to be adopted by national 4-H to increase programming options for adolescents in urban communities across the US. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

COVID-19 being referred to as the "Chinese virus" and "Kung Flu" were false accusations that were repeatedly made publicly and stoked public hysteria and racist attacks. This Asian-targeted discrimination and harassment led to an even more dire situation for already economically disadvantaged Asian American who were disproportionately affected strikingly high incident rate of food insecurity during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. To provide exploratory and transcriptional interpretations of the food insecurity issue during the COVID-19 pandemic among Chinese-Americans in New York City. A retrospective instrumental case study of a community-based food pantry participants interviewing nine Chinese American adults (18+) who speak Mandarin or English, have received emergency food assistance during COVID-19 pandemic and resided in New York City. Oral six-item food security questionnaire, followed by open-ended in-depths interview questions which covered demographic, acculturation and food security topics. Guided by the Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) and previous studies, we first used the deductive approach to define four categories (corresponds to four levels) of codes: individual, social network(interpersonal), culture and food environment. And then, inductive approach was used when the codes emerged through direct interpretation of participant responses. Lastly, all the codes were condensed to four themes with categorical aggregation. The four themes are: Lack of ability to process and cope with trauma (Individual level); Negative effect of bonding and bridging social capitals (Social Level); Unbalance between acculturation and enculturation in dietary behavior (Cultural level); and Vulnerable and inequal food system (Environmental level). The findings can be used to inform future studies and intervention design that food pantries and governmental institutions can implement to increase accessibility and availability of food assistance resources that are culturally appropriate for the Chinese community, and build a stronger emergency food system for unexpected crises like COVID-19 pandemic or natural disasters. None [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have demonstrated significant benefits in both cardiovascular and renal outcomes, which has resulted in increased provider utilization and inclusion into society guidelines. As the use of SGLT2i expands, variations in prescribing practices may arise. To identify variations in prescribing practices in SGLT2i among patients of different sex with either congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD). A cross-sectional analysis of all patients prescribed SGLT2i between 2018 and 2023 within the Northwell Health system in New York State was conducted. Demographic data, including race, sex, ICD-10 codes for CHF and CKD, and last documented GFR, were retrieved from the electronic medical record. Patients were considered to have CKD with an appropriate indication for SGLT2i if they had an ICD-10 code for CKD or a GFR between 30 and 60. This data was then compared to the prevalence of CHF and CKD in men and women as reported in the Medicare Current Beneficiaries Survey (MCBS) of Fall 2021. From 2018 to 2023, of the 11,290 patients were prescribed SGLT2i, 12.7% had CHF and 10.5% had CKD. Of the patients with CHF, 27.6% were women, and of the patients with CKD, 33.9% were women. Within MCBS, women comprised 48.9% of patients with CHF and 51.9% of patients with CKD. While according to MCBS, CHF and CKD affect men and women in approximately equal proportions, our data suggests that less women were prescribed SGLT2i. This discrepancy may represent different prevalence of CHF and CKD in men and women in New York State, contraindications to SGLT2i that are more likely to be present in women, or a systematic bias. Alternatively, prescribers may be hesitant to prescribe SGLT2i to women, given the FDA warning regarding increased risk of genitourinary infections. Ultimately, this study reveals a potential underlying bias in prescribing practices for SGLT2i between men and women that would benefit from further study and enhanced clinician awareness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the Clinical Outcomes of Lattice‐Tip Focal Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation with toggling between pulsed field and Radiofrequency Energy. Topics include 8Fr lattice catheter has a compressible 9 mm nitinol tip, and is used with a custom mapping system and RF & PF generators; and AF ablation using the lattice‐tip RF/PF catheter reveals excellent clinical outcomes, providing strong rationale.

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Although in the digital humanities, researchers use software tools to conduct their research, and often apply these tools to data the software was not developed for, there has been little attention for investigating tool performance on this data. This is strange because in order to be able to appraise the results of digital humanities research, it is important to understand to what extent the tool output is correct. To illustrate the importance of the validation of tools, this article presents a case study of validating Arabic root extraction tools. Arabic words are based on root letters; three root letters usually demarcate a semantic field. Thus, roots can be used for studying semantic fields. For example, researchers can gain insight into the relative importance of the different senses (i.e. seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and tasting) in Arabic jurisprudence (fiqh) by extracting and counting roots. A problem is that there are only a few usable tools available. We take three root extraction tools, Khoja (Khoja and Garside, 1999 , Stemming Arabic Text. Lancaster, England: Lancaster University), ISRI (Taghva et al. , 2005 , Arabic stemming without a root dictionary. In International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing (ITCC'05). Vol. 2. Las Vegas, NV, April 2005 pp. 152–57), and AlKhalil (Boudlal et al. , 2010 , Alkhalil morpho sys1: a morphosyntactic analysis system for Arabic texts. In International Arab Conference on Information Technology. New York, NY: Elsevier Science Inc. April 2017, pp. 1–6), and create manually annotated gold standard data consisting of three samples of approximately 1,000 words from important books of Islamic jurisprudence. We show that Khoja is the best root extraction tool for our data. We also demonstrate that the relative counts of individual roots differ among tools, which leads to a different interpretation depending on which tool is chosen. This means that findings based on automatically extracted roots should always be interpreted with care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In his video message sent on the occasion of the closing plenary of OIEC's World Congress, Pope Francis expressed sincere gratitude for all those who work in Catholic education. "I thank you for this service, and through you I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to all those who work in Catholic education: lay people, men and women religious, and priests," he said. He also conveyed his warmest greetings to millions of students who attend Catholic institutes in city centers, making special mention of Catholic school students who live in the peripheries of society. The Pope said young people are the "today" of God and are the today of the Catholic Church's educational mission. The OIEC International Congress 2019 - taking place under the theme Educatio Si -"Be educated" - is strongly focused on Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si (2015) and on the contribution of Catholic schools to teaching the values of solidarity, humanism, and the safeguarding of the common house. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ninety years ago, the Federation of Polish Jews in America hosted their national convention and world congress in the New York City area. In this article, we will discuss some of what transpired at these events. Set at a tumultuous crossroads in world history, the Federation rallied Jewish groups throughout the United States and the world in humanitarian support for a war-torn Polish nation. The national convention and world congress were also set to have their own respective satellite sessions at the New York World's Fair of 1939 and 1940. These satellite sessions are noteworthy in that they mark a Jewish presence at the Fair which extended beyond the Jewish Palestine Pavilion. They also mark a uniquely Polish presence, extending beyond Poland's own Pavilion at the Fair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Increasing evidence indicates that psychological factors important to therapy effectiveness are associated with physiological activity. Knowledge of the physiological correlates of therapy process variables has the potential to provide unique insights into how and why therapy works, but little is currently known about the physiological underpinnings of specific therapy processes that facilitate client growth and change. The goal of this article is to introduce therapy process researchers to the use of physiological methods for studying therapy process variables. We do this by (a) presenting a conceptual framework for the study of therapy process variables, (b) providing an introductory overview of physiological systems with particular promise for the study of therapy process variables, (c) introducing the primary methods and methodological decisions involved in physiological research, and (d) demonstrating these principles and methods in a case of therapeutic presence during couple therapy. We close with a discussion of the promise and challenges in the study of physiological correlates of therapy process variables and consideration of future challenges and open questions in this line of research. Online supplemental materials include additional resources for therapy process researchers interested in getting started with physiological research. Public Significance Statement: Understanding clients' physiological activity during psychotherapy has the potential to provide unique insights into how and why therapy works. Incorporating these methods into therapy process research requires both conceptual and methodological expertise. This article provides therapy process researchers with a conceptual foundation for thinking about how to incorporate physiology into their research and a methodological foundation for beginning to develop their own expertise or initiate a productive collaboration with a physiological expert. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The study objective was to determine whether higher levels of dispositional mindfulness were associated with lower HbA1c levels among young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and whether this association differed by age or exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Methods: An online cross‐sectional survey, called T1 Flourish, was completed in 2017 by 423 of 743 (56.9%) young adults (19‐31 years) with T1D receiving outpatient care at a diabetes specialty clinic in New York City. HbA1c levels were abstracted from medical records. Respondents were categorized by age, high and low dispositional mindfulness (median split on Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale‐Revised), and exposure to any of 10 ACEs. Results: Respondents had a mean (SD) HbA1c of 64 (18) mmol/mol [8.0 (1.7)%]; 59.3% were female and 69.4% were non‐Hispanic white. The covariate‐adjusted association between dispositional mindfulness and HbA1c differed by age group and ACEs. Among 27‐ to 31‐year‐olds, those with high mindfulness had HbA1c levels that were 8 mmol/mol [0.7%] lower (95% confidence interval, 2‐13 mmol/mol [0.2‐1.2%]) than those with low mindfulness, and this association tended to be stronger in those with ≥1 ACEs. Weaker, non‐significant associations in the same direction occurred in 23‐ to 26‐year‐olds. Among 19‐ to 22‐year‐olds, those with high mindfulness and no ACEs tended to have higher HbA1c levels. Conclusions: In young adults with T1D, higher mindfulness was significantly associated with lower HbA1c only among 27‐ to 31‐year‐olds. In early adulthood, the impact of mindfulness‐based interventions on glycemic control may vary by age and childhood trauma history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Thoracostomy tube (TT) connection to drainage device (DD) may be unintentionally disconnected, potentiating complications. Tape may strengthen this connection despite minimal data informing optimal practice. Our goal was to analyze the utility of cable ties for TT to DD connection. Methods: On April 1, 2015, our trauma center supplanted use of tape or nothing with cable ties for securing TT to DD connection. We abstracted trauma registry patients with TTs placed from March 1, 2014 to May 31, 2016 and dichotomized as prior ("BEFORE") and subsequent ("AFTER") to the cable tie practice pattern change. We analyzed demographics, TT-specific details and outcomes. Primary outcome was TT to DD disconnection. Secondary outcomes included TT dislodgement from the chest, complications, length of stay (LOS), mortality, number of TTs placed and TT days. Results: 121 (83.4% of abstracted) patients were analyzed. Demographics, indications for TT and operative rate were similar for BEFORE and AFTER cohorts. ISS was lower BEFORE (14.12 ± 2.35 vs 18.21 ± 2.71, p = 0.022); however, RTS and AIS for chest were similar (p = 0.155 and 0.409, respectively). TT to DD disconnections per TT days were significantly higher in the BEFORE cohort [6 (2.8%) vs. 1 (0.19%), p = 0.003], and dislodgements were statistically similar [0 vs 3 (0.57%), p = 0.36]. LOS, initial TTs placed and days per TT were similar, and median and mode of days per TT were the same. Conclusions: Cable ties secure connections between TT and DDs with higher fidelity compared to tape or nothing but may increase rates of TT dislodgement from the chest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Health and housing consortia in New York City offer a model for bridging the divide between the health care and housing sectors. While staff in these sectors often recognize the need to better integrate their services, there are few models for doing so. In this article we describe the formation of a health and housing consortium in the Bronx, New York City, as well as the successful replication of its model in Brooklyn. While each consortium has some features specific to its service area, the primary goal of both is the same: to provide a neutral space for health care and housing organizations to collaborate in what is otherwise often competitive and fragmented territory. In addition, the work of both consortia coalesces around training and resource development, crosssector communication, and research and advocacy. We provide examples of the Bronx Consortium's activities in each of these core areas, highlight tangible results to date, and offer recommendations for people interested in undertaking similar efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents announcement regarding individuals and events in the finance industry including an obituary for finance Professor Michael J. Barclay at the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, the 2008 Annual Meeting with Professor Jeremy Stein from January 4, 2008 to January 6, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a joint venture that was agreed upon by the AFA and the Department of Finance at Ohio State University, which will maintain, enhance, and

In the December issue of the Library Service, various topics are covered. Vendulka Cejchan reports on the "11th Day of Preservation", which took place at the Central and State Library in Berlin. The central theme of the event was "Integrated Pest Management" (IPM). Florian Kalb discusses the "Onleihe" and provides an overview of the development of borrowing digital media in public libraries. Janine Pickardt provides an overview of the history and information and service offerings of the Dag Hammarskjöld Library at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Tabea Gawor and Lisa Martinello report on the library system abroad, with Gawor focusing on US public libraries and Martinello shedding light on the digitization strategies of former presidents of the French National Library. Renate Evers profiles the Leo Baeck Institute - New York | Berlin, a research library and archive on the history and culture of German-speaking Jews. [Extracted from the article]

Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an atherogenic, cholesterol-containing, genetically-determined, independent risk factor for ischemic cardiovascular disease outcomes. In clinical settings, elevated serum Lp(a) predicts increased myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and aortic valve stenosis risk. Knowledge of a patient's Lp(a) may modify management, including a lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal and consideration of using a PCSK9 inhibitor. The primary aim of this descriptive cohort study is to quantify the prevalence of Lp(a) screening in patients with or at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease across the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). Data were collected from the University of Rochester's electronic health record (HER-Epic). Records of URMC patients >= 18 years old were queried to define the yearly frequency and demographic information of patients who have had at least one Lp(a) measurement from 2011 to August 1, 2022. This was performed using the URMC Clinical and Translational Science Institute's Informatics Group. From 2011 to August 1, 2022, we identified 2,698 patients with at least one Lp(a) result. White or Caucasian participants were 84.66% (n=2284), while 6.89% (n=186) identified as Black or African American. There were more women than men tested, most as "never smokers", and about 11% having more than one Lp(a) measured with the majority having a level <30 mg/dL (the normal range in the UMRC lab). The majority with it measured do not have a listed diagnosis of cerebral infarction, peripheral vascular disease, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, or aortic stenosis. Twenty percent of participants (n=533) have a documented family history of cardiovascular disease noted in the HER. An increasing number of patients were tested per year, starting with 14 patients in 2011 and peaking at 598 patients in 2021, with 536 so far in 2022. At least one non-normal Lp(a) measurement (>30 mg/dL) was present in 38.81% of participants with it ordered (n=1047). Only 20.04% of patients (n=106) with a Lp(a) ≥50 mg/dL showed an improvement in LDL levels after Lp(a) measurement was known. Across URMC, there has been a steady increase of Lp(a) measurements in the past several years. However, this is much lower than optimal, indicating that a gap in knowledge of Lp(a) needs to be addressed amongst health care providers. It is important to understand patterns of Lp(a) testing in clinical practice as directed therapies for elevated Lp(a) are currently ongoing and/or under evaluation. Yes Kaneka Medical America LLC Investigator-Initiated Grant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]