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Exploring The Intersectional Identities Of Youth Mentees And Their Mentors In Shaping The Quality And Duration Of Their Relationships, Kristian V. Jones, Theresa N. Melton, Amy J. Anderson, Thomas E. Keller, David L. Dubois

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

Mentoring programs enjoy considerable empirical support as a strategy for supporting the positive development of youth, particularly those with marginalized identities (e.g., minoritized racial identities) and/or from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. There tends to be considerable variability, however, in both the quality of the mentor–mentee relationships established through programs and whether these relationships are sustained for intended periods of time. Research indicates these features of relationships can be significant influences on the outcomes of participating youth, thus making it imperative to better understand the factors that may contribute to mentoring relationship quality and duration. To expand inquiry in this area, the …

The Heterogeneous Impacts Of The Residential Component Of A Training Program: A Semi-Parametric Analysis, Jun Cai, Alfonso Flores-Lagunes, Xintong Wang

Upjohn Institute Working Papers

Several training programs worldwide are residential, bringing enrollees to live in facilities and thus increasing program costs. In the U.S., the Job Corps (JC) program for disadvantaged youth includes a residential component. Despite extensive literature evaluating JC, the impact of the residential component has received limited attention. We develop and employ a semi-parametric model to estimate the average causal effects of this residential component, accounting for selection into both the program and the residential feature. Our findings indicate that, for JC enrollees, the residential component boosts earnings, employment, and educational degree attainment among adolescents. For other subgroups, the residential component …

Pappas Opens Narrow Lead Over Sununu In New Hampshire Senate Race, Race For Governor Tightens 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Democrat Chris Pappas has a narrow lead over Republican John E. Sununu in the race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. In the races for Congress, incumbent Democrat Maggie Goodlander holds a comfortable lead over Republican Lily Tang Williams in CD2, while Democrat Stefany Shaheen and Republican Anthony DiLorenzo are statistically tied in CD1. In the race for governor, incumbent Republican Kelly Ayotte is statistically tied with Democrat Cinde Warmington. A slim majority approve of Ayotte's handling of her job as governor. A plurality support a proposal capping local education spending. Granite Staters are concerned about the trade standoff between …

Lamont Leads In Re-Election Bid For Connecticut Governor; Residents Favor "No Excuse" Absentee Voting 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont continues to lead the Republican challenger, State Senator Ryan Fazio, in the race for governor of Connecticut. Approval of Lamont's performance in office has increased since August, fueled by an increase in approval among Democrats. Attorney General William Tong is comfortably ahead in his re-election bid. Most Connecticut residents disapprove of President Trump's handling of trade negotiations with Canada and are concerned about ongoing issues between the two countries. Majorities support the recent adoption of "no excuse" absentee voting and changes to homeschooling regulations. A majority of state residents think prediction markets offering sports bets …

Jackson And Collins Remain Close In Maine Senate Race, Pingree Leads Charles For Governor 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins remain in a statistical tie for Maine's U.S. Senate seat, largely unchanged since July. In the races for Congress, Democrat Matthew Dunlap is statistically tied with former Governor Paul LePage, while incumbent Democrat Chellie Pingree holds a comfortable lead over Republican Ronald Russell in the 1st District. Democrat Hannah Pingree leads the race for governor over Republican Bobby Charles. Mainers largely disapprove of outgoing Governor Janet Mills' job performance. Three-quarters of Mainers are very or somewhat concerned about trade issues between the U.S. and Canada. Mainers are divided about the state's program …

Markey, Healey Favored For Re-Election In Massachusetts, Marijuana Prohibition Question Lacks Support 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Incumbent Democrat Ed Markey holds a comfortable lead over Republican nominee John Deaton in Massachusetts's Senate race, largely unchanged since August. Incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey leads Republican Michael Minogue in her bid for re-election. Approval of Healey's performance as governor has increased since the summer. Massachusetts voters look set to vote "yes" on Questions 6, 7, and 4, but oppose Question 8 which would prohibit recreational use of marijuana in the commonwealth. More than three-quarters of Bay Staters disapprove of President Trump's handling of trade with Canada and are concerned about the ongoing trade strife. In the Lindsay Clancy …

Partisan Headwinds Hamper Scott In Race With Janoo For Governor Of Vermont 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Democratic nominee for governor Amanda Janoo has increased her support significantly since winning the Democratic Primary last month and is now in a statistical tie with Republican incumbent Phil Scott. Scott's job approval rating has been declining in recent months. Democrat Molly Gray leads incumbent Republican John Rodgers in her bid to re-take her previous role as lieutenant governor of Vermont, while incumbent Democrat Becca Balint holds a comfortable lead in her bid for re-election to Congress. Vermonters support both ballot measures included on the November ballot and largely understand both measures. On state issues, a majority would support a …

Democrats Foulkes & Reed Enjoy Wide Leads In Rhode Island While Matos Embattled In Lt. Governor Race 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Democrat Helena Foulkes leads Independent Ken Block and Republican Aaron Guckian in the race for governor of Rhode Island and incumbent Democratic Senator Jack Reed holds a comfortable lead over Republican Raymond McKay in the race for Senate. The race for lieutenant governor is far closer, with incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos in a statistical tie with Republican John Loughlin. Outgoing Governor Dan McKee’s job approval continues to fall. Rhode Islanders largely oppose efforts to re-launch trucking tolls and bipartisan majorities doubt the new Washington Bridge will be open by the newly-announced scheduled date in November 2028.

Community-Based Participatory And Action Research: Bridging Latin American And Local Perspectives, Latin American And Iberian Institute, Nina Wallerstein, Andreas Hernandez, Andrea Román-Alfaro

LAII Events

Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th.

Join us for a one-and-a-half day conference bringing together scholars, students, and community partners engaged in participatory and community-based research in Latin America, New Mexico, and the Southwest. The conference will feature invited speakers, interactive workshops, World Café-style discussions, and student lightning talks designed to foster dialogue, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections across Latin American and local contexts.

Featured invited speakers:

Anjuli Fahlberg, Tufts University
Nilza Rogéria de Andrade Nunes, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)
Siegrid Guillaumon Dechandt, University of Brasília

Organized by the Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) …

Nacen Del Nopal | Artist Talk & Panel, Secret Gallery, Albuquerque

LAII Events

A conversation with Woodblock Artists in Oaxaca Mexico: Nacen del Nopal explores the symbols, landscapes and traditions woven throughout printmaking in southern México. Through this hybrid discourse, we hope to move beyond the beauty of these pieces, to the “why” that drives artists to create. Join us as we present curators, historians, and artists from both sides of the border in order to help us understand this artistic revolution.

Taller Para Maestros: Poesía De Hispanoamérica Y España: La Poesía Como Herramienta Didáctica En La Clase De Español, María José Ramírez

LAII Events

En esta sesión formativa en línea descubriremos el inmenso potencial de la poesía como herramienta didáctica dinámica y motivadora en la clase de español, explorando cómo usarla de manera efectiva para convertirla en un vehículo para el aprendizaje significativo. Ofreceremos un repertorio de recursos y actividades prácticas listas para aplicar, incluyendo una amplia selección de poemas cuidadosamente escogidos para diferentes niveles y edades, desde Elementary a High School. Asimismo, veremos cómo explotar estos textos no solo desde el punto de vista lingüístico (vocabulario, gramática, estructuras), sino también como punto de partida para promover la riqueza cultural del mundo hispanohablante. …

September 24, 2026

The Breeze, 2020-

No abstract provided.

Examining The Nexus Of Economic Complexity With Energy Transition And Environmental Sustainability: A Systematic Literature Review, Neharika Singh, Meenakshi Gupta

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Economic complexity captures the diversity and sophistication of productive knowledge and capabilities embedded in an economy. Research on the relationship between economic complexity, energy transition, and environmental quality is growing rapidly. However, their findings differ across countries, development levels, and different energy and environmental indicators. As a result, the conditions under which economic complexity contributes to energy transition and environmental sustainability remain unclear across different contexts. To address this gap, this study conducts a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines and applies the Theory–Context–Characteristics–Methodology (TCCM) framework to synthesize evidence on economic complexity, energy transition, and environmental sustainability. The studies were …

Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Final Reclamation Improvement Field Sampling And Investigation Plan: Bres No. 171 – Blaine Center, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, September 24, 2026, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Kenyon Collegian - September 24, 2026

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Gregory Hartmann V. Brian Chudzik

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Gregory Hartmann V. Brian Chudzik

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Biazzo Dairy Products Inc V. Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Craig Levin

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Supporting The Academic Success Of Undergraduate Nursing Students Through Peer Mentoring, Kate Fayer, Jill Campbell, Erin Higley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The profession of nursing is incredibly demanding requiring extensive knowledge, clinical skills, and experience to develop the clinical judgment necessary to provide safe and effective patient care. According to Wang et al.¹, undergraduate nursing students describe higher levels of stress and stress-related symptoms than the general student population. This increased level of stress is one of the most significant barriers facing undergraduate nursing students ability to complete their studies^1-3. A peer mentoring program with undergraduate nursing students can help alleviate the adverse effects of stress and improve their overall academic performance^1,4-5.

Nursing student mentees …

Tpb-Rivmhs: Theory-Based Scale Of Refugees’ Intentions For Virtual Mental Health Screening, Rami S. Elshalabi, Dana Hansen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background / Problem Statement: Refugees experience disproportionately high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety due to trauma exposure and post-migration stressors (Hynie et al., 2023). Virtual mental health services have the potential to reduce structural barriers, yet participation in virtual screening remains limited among refugee populations (Mohamud et al., 2024). Language barriers, stigma, cultural beliefs, privacy concerns, and limited digital literacy collectively influence help-seeking behaviors and restrict engagement with virtual mental health platforms (Ekeleme et al., 2024; MacPherson, 2023). Structural factors such as internet access and affordability continue to constrain utilization (Matlin et al., 2024). Despite these barriers, …

Assessing Nursing Students' Knowledge And Attitudes Toward Older Adults, Desiree L. Fernandes, Jennifer A. Fearon-Lynch

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The population of older adults in the United States is increasing and will require an increase in the number of nurses to care for this population. Evidence suggests that there are many biases, stereotypes, and myths associated with the older adult population, which influence nursing students’ attitudes toward working with this population.

Aim: Our aim was to assess the effect of an aging adult educational intervention on second-semester sophomore nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes toward older adults.

Method: This one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design with qualitative questions was conducted at a college within the northeastern United States. Undergraduate second-semester sophomore …

System And Method For Reliable App-To-Web Conversion Measurement And Identifier Restoration Via Native Bridges, Aniket Kumar Gupta, Brad Townsend, Dom Quigley, Kevin Smith, Chandan Giri, Khantil Choksi, Anton Ostrovskii

Defensive Publications Series

A system and method are disclosed for restoring and maintaining client-side conversion measurement parameters during app-to-web user navigation journeys across mobile software applications. When a user selects an item or link within a publisher native application that opens a destination web page within an embedded web view container, campaign measurement identifiers and source attributes are intercepted and temporarily stored at the application level. An asynchronous handshake protocol is established between an embedded client-side web measurement script executing on the destination web page and an application-level message handler. Upon receiving a readiness signal from the client-side script, the native application evaluates …

Fault-Tolerant Concurrent Data Retrieval And Processing Engine Using Acyclic Dependency Graphs, Davide Cazzin, Valentin Mercier

Defensive Publications Series

A lightweight, embedded computational graph engine provides fault-tolerant, concurrent data retrieval and processing across heterogeneous data backends. Operational tasks and data pipelines are modeled as execution nodes organized within a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG). Programmatically defined task dependencies are dynamically resolved using topological sorting, allowing independent nodes to execute concurrently via a thread pool executor. Data payloads, represented as state mappings, are transferred between completing nodes and downstream dependent nodes to facilitate automated aggregation, joining, and transformation. Granular fault tolerance is achieved by classifying execution nodes as either critical or non-critical. When a non-critical node fails, the failure is caught, …

Hardware-Enforced Raw Sensing Data Zeroization And Host-Verifiable Privacy Breakpoint, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

Modern AI PCs increasingly rely on cameras and microphones to provide contextual intelligence such as presence detection, occupancy estimation, and environmental awareness. However, conventional sensing architectures often expose raw image and audio data to the host operating system, creating privacy and security risks. This article presents a hardware-enforced privacy breakpoint architecture that keeps raw sensing data within an edge sensing module. The module performs local feature extraction, generates de-identified structured outputs, and subsequently erases raw sensing buffers through a dedicated hardware zeroization mechanism. A hardware verification circuit confirms successful memory sanitization before a protected interface releases feature data to the …

Persistent Delegated Communication Brokering System And Method For Individuals With Intermittent Communication Access, Eric Zavesky

Defensive Publications Series

A system and method for persistent delegated communication brokering on behalf of individuals with intermittent communication access is disclosed. The system captures a requester's outreach objectives during a brief communication session and structures them into a persistent obligation object that survives session termination, continuing to execute outreach, information gathering, and action coordination after the requester's communication channel has closed. The system resolves non-dialable contact references through multi-source discovery with contextual confidence scoring and a trust-tiered no-auto-contact gate. A multi-modal outreach agent conducts autonomous outreach with mandatory self-identification, optionally employing biometric cloning of the requester, and continuously classifies contacted-party responses into …

Adaptive Semantic Chunking With Header-Weighted Embeddings, Theo B. Aguilar, Dan Hu

Defensive Publications Series

Methods related to retrieval-augmented generation are disclosed.  A computer system can receive a requestor query.  The computer system can identify one or more context data elements (comprising e.g., “chunks” of documents) that are relevant to the requestor query based on header-weighted embeddings.  The computer system can generate a prompt by combining the one or more context data elements and the requestor query.  The computer system can generate a requestor query response based on the prompt and cause the requestor query response to be provided to the requestor.  The computer system can additionally collect various performance metrics, which can be used …

Method, System, And Computer Program Product For Extracting Data From A Data File Using A Large Language Model, Ovidiu Dan

Defensive Publications Series

Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for extracting data from a data file using a large language model. An example method includes: receiving a first data file having first data in a first format; inputting the first data file and a prompt to a non-deterministic LLM; executing, with the LLM, the prompt a plurality of separate times, thereby generating a plurality of separate output files based on the input file; comparing the plurality of output files to generate a score representing a similarity of the plurality of output files; in response to the score satisfying a threshold, generating …

Process For Preparation Of Vibegron, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

Present authors/scientists surveyed the literature and optimized the process for the preparation of Vibegron.