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American Mythology: The Western, The American, The Christian, And The Intersection Of The Three In "The Sins Of Tom Budd", Brandon Kopp Jul 2026

American Mythology: The Western, The American, The Christian, And The Intersection Of The Three In "The Sins Of Tom Budd", Brandon Kopp

Masters Theses

Close to the turn of the 19th century, Frederick Jackson Turner famously proclaimed the death of the frontier, and extolled the lapsed era for the virtues and qualities which it championed - qualities which he claimed defined the American cultural identity. The Western genre of fiction carries on the traditions and values of that era to past, present, and future generations of Americans and partakes deeply in the rich tradition of human storytelling in a way that examines universal human conditions from the unique perspective engendered by frontier living and the American West. Just as Homer's work created and built …


The Book Of Old, Sarah Booth Jul 2026

The Book Of Old, Sarah Booth

Masters Theses

This thesis explores how fantasy and fantasy-related screenplays externalize the conflict between characters' desires (external goals) and their needs (internal transformation) through surreal imagery, symbolic worlds, and narrative design. While traditional screenwriting mainly emphasizes the difference between what a character wants and what they need, fantasy uniquely makes this tension visible by turning psychological struggles into physical settings, creatures, and story challenges. Through close analysis of Spirited Away (2001), Pan's Labyrinth (2010, and Black Swan (2006), this thesis argues that fantasy cinema not only portrays character transformation but also renders it materially and visually, translating the abstract tension between desire …


The Truths Beneath The Story: Internal Conflict, Catharsis, And Psychological Allegory As The Catalyst For Transformation In Screenwriting, Heather Bixler Jul 2026

The Truths Beneath The Story: Internal Conflict, Catharsis, And Psychological Allegory As The Catalyst For Transformation In Screenwriting, Heather Bixler

Masters Theses

The Tour is a psychological coming-of-age screenplay that constructs meaning through the interaction of the main character's internal contradictions, resulting in an emotionally and structurally driven transformation. The screenplay is an original feature-length screenplay that follows Claudia, a 17-year-old girl who finds herself in the Unknown World. There she meets The Heartmaker and discovers her heart is missing. She journeys to Pineville, a town that mirrors her life back home, where her late father is still alive, and the townspeople reflect hidden truths of those she loves. The Tour is a coming-of-age psychological drama with allegorical dimensions. The script explores …


Murder Of A Creative: Mfa Thesis, Himani Sanjeevkumar Mehta Jul 2026

Murder Of A Creative: Mfa Thesis, Himani Sanjeevkumar Mehta

Masters Theses

In the creative industry, the phrase “fast-paced environment” is often treated as an essential ingredient for productivity and success. The contemporary design landscape operates within an output-driven system that prioritizes speed, visibility, and measurable worth, contributing to the growing commercialization of creativity. Within this framework, the creative process is often diminished or overlooked where it no longer serves efficiency, reducing creativity to a consumable outcome rather than a reflective and sustaining practice. As a result, creative professionals and students increasingly experience creative anxiety, burnout, and paralysis, alongside imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-doubt. These conditions are rarely examined as systemic outcomes …


Shattered Glass: Finding Anna In The Brokenness, Tracy A. Scoville Jul 2026

Shattered Glass: Finding Anna In The Brokenness, Tracy A. Scoville

Masters Theses

This thesis began years ago when I started a novel about a woman that suffered with a mental illness. The story grew into part of a novel. Within the artist’s statement, I present a view of mental illness that I filter through my own experiences. I examine Anna’s struggles with how she thinks, acts and processes stress through a lens of bipolar II disorder. The critical paper examines the importance of dialogue and the need for it to fit the individual characters. The story of Anna, with the use of good dialogue, comes to life in the creative manuscript Shattered …


Constructing Authority: Narrative Craft And The Making Of Meaning In Creative Nonfiction, Lindsay Erin Hickman Jul 2026

Constructing Authority: Narrative Craft And The Making Of Meaning In Creative Nonfiction, Lindsay Erin Hickman

Masters Theses

What is this world without stories? Without truth and the sharing of knowledge for those that come after us? As a Christian, I see the Bible as the most influential narrative in my life and imagination. The Bible is filled with facts, lists and information we can verify, but that does not make it any less creative. How can one read the Bible and not see God’s creativity not only in creation, but in every word? Psalms 139: 13-15 states, “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I …


Is Genuine Redemption Possible Through A Counterfeit Christ?, Tams M. Mullins Jul 2026

Is Genuine Redemption Possible Through A Counterfeit Christ?, Tams M. Mullins

Masters Theses

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), commonly referred to as Mormons, consider themselves Christians without equivocation. Evangelical Christianity has, however, challenged this claim since the inception of the Latter-day Saints. The Latter-day Saints purport to be Christian in doctrine and practice and claim a Christian identity centered around their acceptance of the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. While the Latter-day Saints ascribe to a high Christology, confess Jesus as Lord, and regard Him as their Redeemer, the Jesus of the Latter-day Saints’ literature bears little resemblance to the Jesus of evangelical Christianity. …


In Re: Avandia Marketing Jul 2026

In Re: Avandia Marketing

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Chaka Kwanzaa V. Commissioner Social Security Jul 2026

Chaka Kwanzaa V. Commissioner Social Security

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey


Oregon State Rank Assessment For California Pinefoot (Pityopus Californicus), Lindsey K. Wise Jul 2026

Oregon State Rank Assessment For California Pinefoot (Pityopus Californicus), Lindsey K. Wise

Institute for Natural Resources Publications

Oregon state conservation status assessment for California Pinefoot (Pityopus californicus) using NatureServe methodology, 2026.


News You Can Use: What To Know Before You Buy Glp-1s Online, Clara Turnage Jul 2026

News You Can Use: What To Know Before You Buy Glp-1s Online, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The skyrocketing demand for GLP-1 weight-loss medications has led to a surge in compounding pharmacies producing similar products at lower prices, but researchers warn that these medications are not always as safe as they claim.


Single-Dose Administration Of Therapeutic Divalent Sirna Targeting Mecp2 Prevents Lethality In An Mecp2 Duplication Mouse Model., Vignesh N Hariharan, Ashley Summers, Amy E Clipperton-Allen, Jillian Caiazzi, Samuel R Hildebrand, Daniel O' Reilly, Qi Tang, Zachary Kennedy, Dimas Echeverria, Nicholas Mchugh, David Cooper, Jacquelyn Sousa, Chantal Ferguson, Hassan H Fakih, Laurent P. Bogdanik, Monica Coenraads, Anastasia Khvorova Jul 2026

Single-Dose Administration Of Therapeutic Divalent Sirna Targeting Mecp2 Prevents Lethality In An Mecp2 Duplication Mouse Model., Vignesh N Hariharan, Ashley Summers, Amy E Clipperton-Allen, Jillian Caiazzi, Samuel R Hildebrand, Daniel O' Reilly, Qi Tang, Zachary Kennedy, Dimas Echeverria, Nicholas Mchugh, David Cooper, Jacquelyn Sousa, Chantal Ferguson, Hassan H Fakih, Laurent P. Bogdanik, Monica Coenraads, Anastasia Khvorova

Faculty Research 2026

MECP2 duplication syndrome (MDS) is a rare X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder caused by duplications of the dosage-sensitive methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene. Developing therapies for MDS is challenging due to the variability in MECP2 expression among patients and the risk of inducing Rett syndrome through excessive pharmacological intervention. Reducing dosage to optimize silencing often compromises durability and necessitates increased dosing frequency. We present here a series of fully chemically modified small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) designed for isoform-selective and total Mecp2 silencing. Among these, we identify six lead siRNA candidates across two chemical scaffolds, achieving targeted total Mecp2 expression reductions ranging from …


Gestational Exposure To Bisphenols And Perceived Stress Predict Dna Methylation Changes In Mothers And Newborn Infants, Samantha C. Lauby, Ariel Bellatin, Mariah L. Deserisy, Julianne C. Botelho, Antonia M. Calafat, Beatrice Beebe, Julie B. Herbstman, Amy E. Margolis, Frances A. Champagne Jul 2026

Gestational Exposure To Bisphenols And Perceived Stress Predict Dna Methylation Changes In Mothers And Newborn Infants, Samantha C. Lauby, Ariel Bellatin, Mariah L. Deserisy, Julianne C. Botelho, Antonia M. Calafat, Beatrice Beebe, Julie B. Herbstman, Amy E. Margolis, Frances A. Champagne

Human Biology Open Access Pre-Prints

Bisphenols, including bisphenol A (BPA) and “BPA-free” substitute chemicals (e.g., bisphenol S (BPS), bisphenol F (BPF)), are often used in the manufacture of water bottles, food storage containers, lining of tin cans, and thermal paper. Gestational exposure to bisphenols has been associated with poor neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes in children that are often sex specific. Moreover, there is often a co-occurrence of chemical exposures and chronic stress, such that individuals living in the context of economic disadvantage and associated chronic stress often bear the burden of elevated chemical exposures. Changes in DNA methylation (DNAm) in response to environmental exposures …


Federal Partnership Helps Expand Innovative Protected Agriculture Research At Unh, Mark Wanner Jul 2026

Federal Partnership Helps Expand Innovative Protected Agriculture Research At Unh, Mark Wanner

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.


Desegregation Of The Ranks: How The United States Military Was The First Professional Organization To Integrate All Ethnic Groups, Matthew Lee Spiller Jul 2026

Desegregation Of The Ranks: How The United States Military Was The First Professional Organization To Integrate All Ethnic Groups, Matthew Lee Spiller

Masters Theses

A nation’s military has often been at the forefront of social progression. The Spartans, a military society, granted women a voice in government and a degree of autonomy over their own lives, while the Athenians—the founders of democracy—considered women second-class citizens with no control over their own affairs. The United States military is no different, striving to ensure fair and equal treatment of all ethnicities within the armed forces. In 1948, President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981, which desegregated the United States military—six years before the desegregation of public schools in Brown v. Board of Education (1954). This …


John Doe V. Princeton University Trustees Jul 2026

John Doe V. Princeton University Trustees

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey


Jonathan Russo V. Perez Jul 2026

Jonathan Russo V. Perez

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania


Five New Members Join Illinois Wesleyan Board Of Trustees, Ann Aubry Jul 2026

Five New Members Join Illinois Wesleyan Board Of Trustees, Ann Aubry

Press Releases 2020-2029

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Online Disinhibition On Social Media Users' Privacy Concerns And Behaviors, Lisa Thompson, Sinyong Choi Jul 2026

The Role Of Online Disinhibition On Social Media Users' Privacy Concerns And Behaviors, Lisa Thompson, Sinyong Choi

Faculty Articles

As social media platforms become central to digital interactions, concerns about both privacy and the disclosure of personal information have evolved. Online disinhibition—the psychological detachment users experience in digital spaces that distance their online behaviors from offline consequences—may shape perceptions of privacy risks, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. This study examines the relationships between online disinhibition and users’ privacy concerns and protective behaviors while accounting for individuals’ sense of gratification, media awareness, identity, and experience. By exploring dimensions such as anonymity and invisibility, we investigate how these factors are linked to self-disclosure and diminished privacy caution. Findings from …


Differentiating And Accommodating Ocd And Anxiety In Mathematical Contexts, Madeline F. Gavares Jul 2026

Differentiating And Accommodating Ocd And Anxiety In Mathematical Contexts, Madeline F. Gavares

Interdivisional Studies Summer Fellows

Students in mathematics classrooms may experience emotional and cognitive challenges that affect how they engage with coursework and assessments. While math anxiety has been widely documented, less attention has been given to how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), particularly checking behaviors, may influence students’ experiences in math settings. This study explores how students who report math anxiety and those who report OCD symptoms describe their engagement with math tasks and test-taking. Drawing on survey and interview data from students and teachers, this study examines how these experiences are articulated and perceived in academic math contexts, rather than evaluating ability or outcomes. By …


Sustainable Hydrogel From Biowaste: Synthesis And Characterization Of Pectin And Starch-Based Hydrogels Derived From Fruit Peel, Aneesa Rasheed Anwar, Roudha Sultan Almarri, Munawwar Ali Khan, Pramod Kumbhar Jul 2026

Sustainable Hydrogel From Biowaste: Synthesis And Characterization Of Pectin And Starch-Based Hydrogels Derived From Fruit Peel, Aneesa Rasheed Anwar, Roudha Sultan Almarri, Munawwar Ali Khan, Pramod Kumbhar

All Works

Arid regions such as the United Arab Emirates face persistent challenges in agricultural productivity due to water scarcity, poor soil quality, and the overuse of chemical fertilizers. As a sustainable alternative, biodegradable hydrogels offer promising solutions owing to their high swelling capacity, water retention ability, and controlled release of water and nutrients. This study explored the synthesis and characterization of eco-friendly hydrogels derived from pectin and starch extracted from orange and banana peels, respectively. These biopolymers are cross-linked using calcium and polyvinyl alcohol, forming hydrogels suitable for agricultural applications. The quality of the extracted biopolymers was assessed by analyzing moisture …


Work From Home In The Public And Private Sector, Harley Frazis Jul 2026

Work From Home In The Public And Private Sector, Harley Frazis

Upjohn Institute Working Papers

Working from home has remained a prominent part of the labor market after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in January 2025 President Trump issued an executive order restricting the use of work from home (WFH) in the federal government. This paper examines trends in WFH by class of worker: private for-profit, private not-for-profit, federal, state, and local government. It evaluates how WFH evolved across different classes after accounting for differences in occupation and education, with a focus on trends for WFH in the federal government, relative to the for-profit class, before and after the restriction in federal WFH. Overall, “hybrid” WFH—working …


Surveying First-Year Stem Students’ Self-Reported Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes Towards Teamwork, Gregory R. Goldsmith, Camilla Acosta Jul 2026

Surveying First-Year Stem Students’ Self-Reported Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes Towards Teamwork, Gregory R. Goldsmith, Camilla Acosta

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

The ability to work in a team is cited as a key outcome for many undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs, both as a method for improving learning and as a highly desired trait for employers. Despite a growing focus on teamwork, our ability to design appropriate teamwork curriculum is limited by our poor understanding of what students arriving at university know about teamwork, what teamwork skills they consider themselves to possess, and their attitudes towards teamwork. We delivered a mixed-methods survey to first-year STEM undergraduate students (n = 205) to benchmark knowledge, skills and attitudes towards …


John Gordon V. Greg Gordon Jul 2026

John Gordon V. Greg Gordon

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania


Odil Sharipov V. Attorney General United States Of America Jul 2026

Odil Sharipov V. Attorney General United States Of America

2026 Decisions

Agency


Debtor's Objection To Derivative Standing Jul 2026

Debtor's Objection To Derivative Standing

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

No abstract provided.


Debtor's Opposition To Motion For Derivative Standing Jul 2026

Debtor's Opposition To Motion For Derivative Standing

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

No abstract provided.


Green Earth Charitable Organization Supports Shea Agroforestry Research And Farmer Livelihoods In Northern Ghana, Sarah Schaier Jul 2026

Green Earth Charitable Organization Supports Shea Agroforestry Research And Farmer Livelihoods In Northern Ghana, Sarah Schaier

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.


Jonathan Russo V. Katy Hileman Jul 2026

Jonathan Russo V. Katy Hileman

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania


Jennifer Millington V. Maryanne Ellenberger Jul 2026

Jennifer Millington V. Maryanne Ellenberger

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of Delaware