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"Florence: An Early Cotton Mill Town", William Lindsey Mcdonald

Research Articles

In the antebellum period and early years of the Civil War, Florence, Alabama was a leading center for the textile industry with five cotton mills, including the prominent Cypress Mills. The article gives an overview of the impact of mills in and around the area.

A lithograph fragment of Cypress Mill is available in the William Lindsey McDonald Image Collection. Other images of mills can be found by searching "mills" in the left sidebar.

Archives As Activism: Using Cuny Archives To Examine And Analyze Social Change, Marci Littlefield

Open Educational Resources

Archives as Activism uses CUNY archival materials to help students examine the relationship between activism, social issues and social change. Students will analyze primary sources such as flyers, newsletters, photographs, student newspapers, and institutional documents and connect them to contemporary social issues. CUNY’s history of activism around, race, gender, educational access, women’s organizing and institutional power provides students with an opportunity to investigate questions about power, collective action, intersectionality and social change.

Data For Advocacy Intention Using Pmt, Alice Ann Crandall

ScholarsArchive Data

This includes the deidentified data and code for the article Advocacy Intention Across Politically Sensitive Health Issues: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Protection Motivation Theory

Research And Innovation Update, September 17, 2026, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Innovation

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

Click, Listen, Reflect: Implementing Discord In Critical Listening Courses, Kenny Shania Lestari R, Metaria Metaria, Siti Nurhalimah

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Critical listening requires learners not only to comprehend spoken information but also to interpret and evaluate its meaning. Digital learning environments may support these processes by providing opportunities for repeated access to spoken input, interaction, and collaborative discussion. This study explored how Discord was implemented in a Critical Listening course and how students perceived and experienced its use in supporting their critical listening learning. The study employed a qualitative descriptive design involving 20 students from the International Class Program at Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang. Data were collected through classroom observation checklists, field notes, and focus group …

Portrait: Holistic Data Visualization Using Neural Networks, Chayan Maitra

Doctoral Theses

With the exponential growth of complex data across domains, effective visualization has become increasingly crucial for understanding relationships hidden within high-dimensional spaces. However, existing visualization techniques often struggle to effectively capture and represent such high-dimensional data. Motivated by this challenge, we have developed NeuroDAVIS, a neural network model designed to visualize high-dimensional data by extracting meaningful latent representations through deep feature extraction. While NeuroDAVIS has successfully addressed the visualization aspect, we have soon recognized the necessity of identifying the most relevant features that contribute to the visualization and downstream analysis. To address this issue, we have extended our framework and …

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Jingyan Huang, Jingyan Huang

NRESS Seminars

This seminar presents a game-based social simulation of emergency response to water contamination, in which large language model (LLM) agents represent stakeholders with diverse roles, information, incentives, and constraints.

Through unfolding crisis scenario, the simulation explores how communication, coordination, and decision making shape collective outcomes under uncertainty. In this seminar, I will discuss the game’s design, the use of LLMs to model social interaction, and opportunities and limitations for research, training, and practical policy experimentation.

Understanding The Lived Experiences Of Individuals With Post-Acute Sequelae Of Sars-Cov-2 Infection (Pasc) In Rwanda: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Iliza Grace Ndatinya, Simal Thind, Fernand Rwamwejo

Global Health Articles

OBJECTIVES: To qualitatively explore the lived experiences of individuals with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) in Rwanda, with the aim of informing context-appropriate interventions to improve patients' quality of life.

DESIGN: Qualitative, phenomenological study using in-depth interviews and thematic analysis.

SETTING: All provinces of Rwanda, including the City of Kigali.

PARTICIPANTS: Adults who tested positive for PASC during a nationwide prevalence study were purposively sampled across all study sites. A total of 30 people were interviewed before saturation was reached.

RESULTS: Participants' lived experiences with PASC were characterised by numerous themes. Despite describing significant life changes since their COVID-19 …

Predictors Of Psychological Strain In College Students In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Randy M. Ludwig

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exacerbated the traditional challenges of being a college student. This study examined the factors associated with the mental health difficulties many college students faced during the pandemic. Factor analysis was used to uncover a latent variable called psychological strain, which was composed of mental instability, mental health strain, sadness, anxiety, and unhappiness. An exploratory path model was created to determine which factors most closely related to psychological strain. Of the 14 factors considered, 11 were significant predictors. Overall, the most important risk factor was found to be social isolation (total effects = .437), while …

Spectrum, Volume 57, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Doctor of Medical Science Program Founded by SHU Alum -- SHU Dining is on Fire–Literally -- Spectrum Receives National Recognition -- FIJI Finds a Home at Sacred Heart -- Script to Stage: TheatreFest 2026 -- New Conference, New Competition

Standardized Screening And Monitoring Of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy In Women Ages 35–50, Amanda Ellen Hampton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In this quality improvement project, I evaluated a pilot implementation of a standardized bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) screening and monitoring tool embedded within the electronic health record (EHR) at an integrative medicine practice in the southeastern United States. Grounded in the Johns Hopkins evidence based practice (EBP) model, the project addressed a documented gap in consistent screening, initiation, and monitoring of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women ages 35 to 50 presenting with menopausal symptoms. The practice focused question examined whether a standardized, EHR embedded BHRT screening and monitoring tool could improve screening rate compliance, laboratory monitoring adherence, and …

Human Service Professionals’ Support And Practice-Informed Strategies For Uninsured And Underinsured Adults Needing Mental Health-Related Services In Brazoria County, Texas, Henry Palacios

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Access to mental health-related services has remained a significant human services concern for uninsured and underinsured adults in Brazoria County, Texas, where financial, transportation, provider-capacity, and service-coordination barriers affected access and continuity of care. The purpose of this qualitative modified action research study was to explore how human service professionals supported uninsured and underinsured adults needing mental health-related services and to identify practice-informed strategies to improve access, coordination, and continuity of care. Lewin’s change theory provided the theoretical framework. The research question explored how human service professionals supported this population and identified strategies to strengthen access, coordination, and continuity of …

Digital Transformation Strategies In The Project Management Office: Navigating Organizational Change, Latoya Pierce

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Employee disengagement during organizational change can reduce workforce commitment, increase resistance, and delay implementation. Some information technology (IT) project managers lack effective strategies to foster employee engagement during organizational change. Effective employee engagement is important to IT project managers because workforce commitment can influence the successful implementation of change. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to identify and explore effective strategies that IT project managers use to foster employee engagement during organizational change. Kotter’s eight-step change model grounded the research project. The participants were seven U.S. IT project managers with at least 3 years of project management …

Teachers’ Perspectives On Student-Centered Technology Integration, Kiyana Janise Bell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study was the inconsistent integration of student-centered technology among elementary teachers in an urban school district in the southeastern United States. Grounded in the technological pedagogical content knowledge framework, the purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ perspectives on the factors influencing their integration of student-centered technology. Using a basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 experienced certified K–5 teachers with at least 1 year of experience integrating technology into the curriculum. Data were analyzed through two-cycle inductive coding and thematic analysis resulting in six themes: teachers (1) demonstrated foundational …

Spartan Daily, September 16, 2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 167, Issue 11

Message From The President, Georgia Southern University

Messages from the President

No abstract provided.

Caregiver Burden And Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Parents Of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Ahmed K. Bamaga Bamaga

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Caring for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) places significant physical and emotional demands on parents and may negatively affect caregiver quality of life (QoL). This study assessed caregiver burden and QoL among parents of children with DMD.

Methods: This study included 77 parents of children with genetically confirmed DMD recruited from two pediatric neurology and pediatric neuromuscular clinics (King Abdulaziz University Hospital and Alsalama Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). Caregiver burden was assessed using the 22-item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), and caregiver QoL using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) physical and mental component summary scores (PCS, MCS). Group comparisons, …

The Effect Of Antibacterial Mouthwash On Blood Pressure In Humans: A Scoping Review., Bhavik Singh, Parker North, Zoë M Rushetsky, Richard C Brito, Francis Jenney

PCOM Scholarly Works

BACKGROUND: Oral hygiene is a key component of health. Practices for oral hygiene include brushing teeth with toothpaste, flossing, and mouth washing. It has been reported that 36% of United States adults use mouthwash daily. However, antibacterial mouthwashes kill oral nitrate-reducing bacteria, thus impairing nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide is a key molecule in vasodilation and blood pressure regulation, often acting as a mediator, so there is a potential for antibacterial mouthwashes to cause elevated blood pressure. Therefore, we conducted a scoping review to address the question: Does antibacterial mouthwash use significantly increase blood pressure in humans?

METHODS: A scoping …

Federal Natl. Mtge. Assn. V. Frame

All Decisions

Petitioner brought this holdover under RPAPL §711(1) following a nonjudicial UCC Article 9 foreclosure of cooperative shares, but concedes it possesses neither the stock certificate nor the proprietary lease. To maintain a §711(1) proceeding, petitioner must qualify as a lessee entitled to possession under RPAPL §721(10). Entitlement to a lease is not the same as possession of one; without an executed proprietary lease from Bay Terrace Cooperative, petitioner lacks the possessory interest required for standing. Dismissed without prejudice. Cross-motion for summary judgment denied.

Documents From The September 16, 2026 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), University Of Montana -- Missoula. Associated Students

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and meeting minutes from the September 16, 2026 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM). No resolutions were made during this meeting.

Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Optimization Through Comprehensive Implant Therapy With Er:Yag Laser-Assisted Labial Frenectomy In The Esthetic Zone: A 5-Year Case Report, Taichen Lin

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Artificial Intelligence In Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review Of Applications, Evidence Maturity, And Translational Challenges, Cheng-Chia Yu

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Shared Redox Networks And Divergent Oral Tissue Outcomes: From Periodontal Destruction To Mucosal Inflammation And Fibrosis, I-Ta Lee

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Association Between Root Caries And Gingival Recession Among Middle-Aged And Older Adults In Taiwan, Lin-Yang Chi

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Prevalence Of Tooth Loss Among Older Adults With Oral Frailty: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Wei-Chun Lin

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Application Of A Novel Inorganic Bioresorbable Calcium-Based Bone Substitute For Rescuing Tooth With A Combined Endodontic-Periodontal Lesion And Extensive Alveolar Bone Destruction, Min-Huey Chen

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Atp Citrate Lyase-Driven Fatty Acid Remodeling Regulates Ferroptosis Sensitivity And Therapeutic Resistance In Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Wei-Jen Chang

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Embedding 21st Century Skills In English Language Education For Health Vocational Students: A Systematic Literature Review, Karmilah Karmilah, Euis Reliyanti Arum, Wiwin Winarti

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The integration of 21st-century skills—critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity—into English language education is essential for preparing health vocational students to meet the demands of a globalized healthcare industry. This systematic review examined how these skills are embedded within English language teaching for health vocational students and evaluates the effectiveness of innovative pedagogical approaches, including Project-Based Learning (PJBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Using the PRISMA framework, the study reviewed peer-reviewed articles published between 2012 and 2024 from PubMed, ERIC, and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria focused on studies addressing the application of 21st-century skills in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) within …

Tri Hita Karana Approach In Social Studies Learning For Grade Iv Of Sdn Mengani To Build Social And Environmental Harmony, Ni Luh Nopi Pujiani, Ida Bagus Putu Arnyana, I Wayan Suja

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aims to explore the implementation of the Tri Hita Karana (THK) approach in Social Studies (IPS) learning in grade IV of SDN Mengani in order to build social harmony and environmental awareness. The THK approach that focuses on three harmonious relationships, namely Parhyangan (human relationship with God), Pawongan (human relationship with others), and Palemahan (human relationship with the environment), is applied through various relevant learning activities. This study uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The results show that the THK approach significantly increases students' social harmony and environmental …

Development Of Tpack-Based Learning Book To Improve Learning Outcomes Of Third Grade Students Of State Elementary School 16 Banda Aceh, Nurul Zikri Filina, Siti Mayang Sari, Zahraini Zahraini, Jiyeon Na

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research aims to develop a TPACK-based Basic Science learning book as an effort to improve the learning outcomes of class III students at State Elementary School 16 Banda Aceh. This research is a type of research and development (R&D), using the ADDIE method (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research results prove that the TPACK-based Basic Science learning book is suitable for use with media expert validation results in the very good category (93%), material expert validation in the very good category (94%), language experts showing the very good category (90%). The TPACK-based Basic Science Book can improve the …