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“Do You Understand The Words That Are Coming Out Of My Mouth?” The African American Student Experience With Academic Discourse In A Community College, Ebony Caldwell

Education Doctoral

The purpose of this study was to examine academic discourse as a factor contributing to the lack of persistence for African American students in community college. The participants for the study consisted of eight students currently enrolled at a midsized community college in Western New York. The participant’s experiences revealed four major themes that cut across the entire sample with a consistent pattern of students reporting both benefits and consequences in relation to academic discourse. These included: (a) Break this down please!- which examined how understanding and comprehension of language can be a barrier for African American community college students; …

Effective Teacher Practices In Community College Online Instruction: An Exploratory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study, Katharine Rumrill-Teece

Education Doctoral

Online courses provide access to higher education for many community college students (Allen & Seaman, 2006). Despite the convenience of online classes for community college students and the recent surge in online courses (Allen & Seaman, 2013), they have higher failure rates than face-to-face classes (R. Jenkins, 2011; Patterson & McFadden, 2009; Xu & Jaggars, 2013). The study identified what community college students perceived as important elements of teacher practice that led them to feel successful in an online course. The community of inquiry framework (CoI) provided the theoretical framework for the exploratory sequential mixed methods study. Focus group data …

On The Social And Political Effects Of Opening In Rural China, Housi Cheng, Qian Forrest Zhang, John A. Donaldson

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

What are the economic, social and political effects when previously isolated villages are opened to the outside world? Scholars from different traditions expect different sorts of positive or negative affects to occur. Rural China presents an ideal environment to study this question empirically. Villages within rural China are in the process of being opened to the outside world in different forms, such as through being connected by road, the investment of agribusiness, or urbanization. Moreover this opening is being driven and shaped by different actors, including local residents, government and businesses. The different ways and actors that this opening occurs …

Substance Use Disorders, Comorbidity, And Arrest Among Indigenous Adolescents*, Kelley J. Sittner Hartshorn, Les B. Whitbeck, Patricia Prentice

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

Indigenous adolescents are overrepresented at multiple stages of the justice system, but we know very little about the role that mental health, particularly substance use disorder, plays in Indigenous pathways to arrest. This study examined the association between substance use disorder, its comorbidity with other disorders, and arrest using a longitudinal sample of Indigenous youth from the Northern Midwest and Canada. Of the 16% of youth who reported at least one arrest at Wave 5, half met criteria for substance abuse/dependence, and slightly more for conduct disorder. Substance abuse/dependence and conduct disorder were each associated with an increased risk of …

The Regulation Of Hpv Late Gene Expression And The Potential Role Of Inkt Cells In Cervical Cancer, Patrice Nolan

Masters

Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are ubiquitous, sexually transmitted viruses present in 99.7% of all cervical cancers, the second most common cancer in females worldwide. Expression of HPV L1 and L2 late genes is found only in terminally differentiated epithelial cells. As L1 and L2 proteins are highly immunogenic, it is suggested that their suppression may prevent detection of the virus by the immune system, thus acting as a prerequisite for persistence of infection. Therefore, if expression of these proteins in the lower cervical layers was induced, it could lead to clearance of the virus. One aim of this thesis was to …

Openline Newsletter, December 2015/January 2016, Civil Service Council

OpenLine Newsletter

A monthly newsletter for Civil Service employees, December 2015/January 2016.

Design And Implementation Of Rehabilitation Robot For Human Arm Movements, Mohammed Y., Zeyad A. Karam

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

Physical disabilities such as full or partial loss of function in the shoulder and elbow are a common impairment in the elderly and a secondary effect due to strokes, trauma, sports and injuries. Rehabilitation programs are the main method to promote functional recovery in these subjects. This work focuses on designing and implementing a 3 DoF's non-wearable, light weight rehabilitation robot for rehabilitee the human arm that can be used in hospitals or homes. This robot structure eliminates arm singularity problem of the end effecter with respect to the robot base by adding an offset link. The design includes an …

A Comparative Study On Security Features In Manets Routing Protocols, Israa Tahseen

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) is a collection of multi-hop wireless mobile nodes that communicate with each other without centralized control or established infrastructure. MANETs has a wide range of applications, ranging from mobile phone application to military applications. As the application of MANETs increases, the attacks on MANETs also increase. Due to mobility of nodes, frequent link breakage carry out, and it's widely use, MANET’s routing is considered as a challenging job. A vast range of research is being conducted to keep routing in MANETs robust and secure. One of the major research areas is routing privacy. This paper …

New Pseudo-Random Number Generator System Based On Jacobian Elliptic Maps And Standard Map, Luma Fayeq, Hilal Hadi Saleh, Ekhlas Abass Albhrany

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

Chaotic systems have numerous properties, for example: mixing property, sensitivity to initial conditions parameters, structural complexity and deterministic dynamics. These properties were investment in the last decade for cryptographic applications and developments of pseudorandom number/bit generator. The paper propose new pseudorandom number (bits) generator (PRNG) based on the Jacobian elliptic chaotic maps and standard map. The principle of the method consists in generating binary sequence from elliptic chaotic maps of cn and sn types. These sequence positions is permuted using standard map. The performance of the generator is studied through conventional statistical methods and also using the NIST test suite. …

Gamelead: A Gamified Application To Engage Learners, Jayarani Tan, Nachamma Mrs Nachamma Sockalingam

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

This submissiondescribes the use of gamified learning to engage learners using a mobile/desktopapplication called “GameLead” in higher education. GameLead is easy to accessand use, and it encourages cognitive and social learning, to engage learners.

Historians And The New Originalism: Contextualism, Historicism, And Constitutional Meaning, Martin S. Flaherty

Fordham Law Review

    Toward that end, this Foreword addresses three matters. First, it considers why the use of history in constitutional interpretation is inescapable. Next, it suggests that the Essays in this forum do not go far enough in debunking the idea of “public meaning” originalism as a serious alternative to previous approaches. Finally, the balance of this Foreword reviews the also perhaps inescapable misuses of history that constitutional interpretation invites and considers the type of misuse that public meaning originalism represents.

Tone Deaf To The Past: More Qualms About Public Meaning Originalism, Jack Rakove

Fordham Law Review

    With some apologies for a vast degree of oversimplification, let us stipulate that there are two main forms of originalism. One is known as “semantic” or “public meaning” originalism. Its leading advocates include Lawrence Solum, Keith Whittington, and Randy Barnett (professional friends, all). The leading premise of semantic originalism is that the meaning of the constitutional text—or, more specifically, of its individual clauses—was fixed at the moment of its adoption. Under this view, the goal of constitutional interpretation is to recover that original meaning, and the best way to do that pivots on reconstructing how an informed reader, whether a …

Taking Inference Seriously, Peter Tillers

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Living Constitution And The Second Amendment: Poor History, False Originalism, And A Very Confused Court, Paul Finkelman

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.

Can The Quill Be Mightier Than The Uzi?: History "Lite," "Law Office," And Worse Meets The Second Amendment, Martin S. Flaherty

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.

Confining Control: Narrowing The "Control" Standard Under New York's Mental Hygiene Law Article 10, Michael Maizel

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.

The War On Drugs: An Analysis Of The Rhetoric According To Richard Weaver’S Theory Of Ultimate Terms, Cristina Peniche

Masters Theses

The language associated with President Nixon’s ‘war on drugs’ has sparked considerable debate in the political struggle against narcotics' abuse and crime, as well as within scholarly research. There is a language associated with the debate and it reflects the primary considerations of policy makers- economics, criminal behavior, and morality. The present study discusses these qualities as well as the rhetorical ideas of Richard Weaver, specifically his theory of ultimate terms. Then, discussions within research show the discontent that scholars bear towards narcotics'-related language. Specifically, there is concern that the rhetoric may stigmatize certain populations and hinder better outcomes. As …

Christian Chicken Vs. Mainstream Media: A Case Study Analysis Of Chick-Fil-A’S Stance On Traditional Marriage Using Situational Crisis Communication Theory, Christiannn Mcnew

Masters Theses

A crisis can strike an organization at any moment and it is the responsibility of the organization to be prepared with a plan of action. This thesis will explore crisis management, using Timothy Coombs’ crisis management strategies, of Chick-fil-A and then COO Dan Cathy to see if those two parties implemented crisis strategies in a way that benefited the organization following Cathy’s statements in support of the biblical definition of family. Since many interpreted these comments as anti-gay sentiments from Chick-fil-A itself, crisis struck the organization Cathy represented. This thesis will also look at the idea of social activism in …

Hardcore Subcultures For Law-Abiding Citizens And Online Nationalism: Case Study On The Korean Internet Community Ilbe Jeojangso, Kyujin Shim

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

In general, the Internet is perceived as a liberal space in terms of major user demographics and political orientation, and Korea’s cyberspace leans toward liberals and left-wing groups (Peak, 2013). So, interesting questions arise regarding ILBE and its popularity: In a liberal-dominant cyberspace, what drives conservative netizens to the ILBE community, armed with strong racism and nationalism? What are the differences and commonalities between the ILBE community and Japanese Netto-uyo? In the chronology of Korean online communities, sporadically, netizens possessing conservative and racist traits have attempted to build conservative online communities but these have been limited, and none …

Integrated Genomic Approaches Identify Major Pathways And Upstream Regulators In Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease, X Li, J Long, T He, R Belshaw, J Scott

School of Biomedical Sciences

Previous studies have evaluated gene expression in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brains to identify mechanistic processes, but have been limited by the size of the datasets studied. Here we have implemented a novel meta-analysis approach to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in published datasets comprising 450 late onset AD (LOAD) brains and 212 controls. We found 3124 DEGs, many of which were highly correlated with Braak stage and cerebral atrophy. Pathway Analysis revealed the most perturbed pathways to be (a) nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species in macrophages (NOROS), (b) NFkB and (c) mitochondrial dysfunction. NOROS was also up-regulated and mitochondrial …

The Transformative Experiences Of Female Educators As A Catalyst For Social Change In The World, April D. Jordan

Dissertations

As social justice issues become known, one may be moved to act in the hopes of alleviating the conditions that burden marginalized and oppressed people. What is sometimes missing from the discourse when discussing oppressive issues is the role women play in counteracting such subjugation. Also essential, yet missing from the research, are studies that underscore the importance of educators fostering social action change outside of and apart from institutions of learning and curriculum planning. This qualitative study examined the lives of six, nontraditional, female educator intellectuals whose perceptions of self (identity) and the world were transformed by engaging in …

Raising Student Achievement Through Programmatic Initiatives And Instructional Improvement, Philip S. Georgia

Dissertations

This dissertation consists of a program evaluation, a change leadership plan, and a policy advocacy proposal.

The program evaluation studies the impact of initiatives implemented at an elementary school near a large city in Illinois using a case study methodology. The school was required to restructure during the 2013-2014 school year as a result of the performance mandates outlined in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. To compare the post-restructuring status of the school with the pre-restructuring status, student growth data for multiple grade levels and for each federal subgroup was collected. In addition, the staff’s perceptions about …

Increasing Student Achievement Through Supporting English Language Learners, Michelle George

Dissertations

The purpose of this advocacy document is to demonstrate the need for a policy to implement a two-way immersion program in Spanish and English. The intent of this policy is to provide opportunities for students to be successful in a global society, acquire a second language, and develop a strong global awareness. This advocacy document includes an analysis of the educational, economic, social, political, moral, and ethical need for the policy change. The primary needs addressed through research are the ability to implement strong instructional practices of language development for English as a Second Language (ESL) student and to develop …

Creating A Framework For Success For High School African American Males: A Policy Advocacy Document, Ilandus Hampton Sr.

Dissertations

The policy advocacy document is an alternative to the traditional doctoral dissertation. This approach arose from the educational administration preparation reform agenda which calls for more thoughtful approaches to educational policy development, a concern that educational leadership express itself in a moral context, and a desire to develop reflective practices in administration. (Browder, 1995). This document attempts to ensure public schools, high schools in particular, are providing African American males with the skills and knowledge necessary to be academically successful so that they are given the opportunity and support necessary to achieve economic and social advancements throughout life. The policy …

A Three Part Dissertation: Evaluating A High School District Extended-Period Mathematics Program Using Frequent, Unannounced, Focused, And Short Classroom Observations To Support Classroom Instruction Utilizing Classroom Observations To Inform Teaching And Learning: A Policy Advocacy Document, Lawrence T. Cook

Dissertations

Dissertation Organization Statement

This document is organized to meet the three-part dissertation requirement of the National Louis University (NLU) Educational Leadership (EDL) Doctoral Program. The National Louis Educational Leadership Ed.D is a professional practice degree program (Shulman, Golde, Bueschel, & Garabedian, 2006). For the dissertation requirement, doctoral candidates are required to plan, research, and implement three major projects, one each year, within their school or district with a focus on professional practice. The three projects are:

• Program Evaluation
• Change Leadership Plan
• Policy Advocacy Document

Evaluating Membrane Technology For Drinking Water Production In Comparison With Conventional Processes., M. Mousa, Hisham El-Etriby, Kamal Elnahas, Nyaz Ahmed

Mansoura Engineering Journal

This paper discusses the performance and characteristics of desalination membranes used in treatment of water for potable use. In this study, The Desalination Economic Evaluation Program (DEEP) is a spreadsheet tool originally developed for the IAEA by General Atomics and later expanded in scope by the IAEA, The DEEP-5.1 version program allows designers and decision makers to compare performance and cost estimates of various desalination and power configurations. Desalination options modeled include MSF, MED, VC,RO and hybrid systems. This paper presents the results of the operational performance of RO units in experimental scale. The rate of decline of productivity for …

Comparative Study Of Concrete-Encased Composite Column Strength., Nabil Mahmoud, Saad El-Deen Abd-Rabou, Khaled Megahed

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The objective of this study is to investigate the difference between three approaches used for the design of concrete encased composite columns. The first approach "ECP-SCLRFD [1]" considers the composite column as an equivalent to steel section, the second "Eurocode 4 [2] and AISC [3]" considers the composite column as composite section using rigid plastic stress distribution, and the third "ACI [4] and CSA [5]" is similar to second approach with elastic plastic stress distribution. The comparative study indicates that the second and third approach give good results for composite columns strength compared with the first approach according to physical …

Evaluation Of Using Modal Testing For Damage Detection In Masonry Arched Barrages., Ahmed Anwar, Ahmed Hashad

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Modal testing is widely used as a fast and effective tool for structural health monitoring and damage assessment. Old masonry barrages are characterized with their massive and rigid nature. Nevertheless, the complex material configurations make it difficult to be investigated and/or evaluated. This paper examined the ability and the constrains of using modal testing technique with masonry arches considering sensitivity and practicality. Masonry arches of a semi-circular shape with different stiffness and damage conditions were prepared and examined experimentally under static and dynamic tests. The dynamic characteristics for each condition were evaluated. A sound arch was degraded in two manners, …

Evaluation Of Bored Piles Load Capacity In Rock Bearing., M. Tarek, M. Bahr, S. Gad, A. Zaki

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Rock socketed bored piles are particularly advantageous for conditions in which rock is near the ground surface underlying weak layers. This paper aims to predicate the ultimate capacity of bored piles supported in rock using analytical and mathematically based graphical approaches. Data-base of pile load tests from three projects constructed in Abu-Dhabi city in UAE were used, and Finite Element Analysis using 2-D Plaxis axisymmetric model has been developed to simulate the behaviour of such piles. The ultimate load predicted from the FEM method is compared with that estimated from the theoretical approaches. The pile working load with the corresponding …

Cmsi Archive Translation: Making And Breaking The Status Quo: China’S Overseas Strategic Support Points, Hu Zhongjian [胡中建]

CMSI Translations

This article analyzes China’s emerging strategy for establishing overseas strategic support points to safeguard its expanding economic, energy, and security interests. Through case studies of Gwadar (Pakistan), Djibouti, Darwin (Australia), and Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), the authors highlight China’s approach of low-profile, mutually beneficial engagement rather than overt militarization. The study underscores the strategic importance of these locations for protecting sea lines of communication, supporting naval operations, and enabling China’s “Going Out” strategy in trade, influence, and military presence. The authors argue that China’s overseas support points reflect a deliberate, long-term strategy balancing national ambitions, host-country sensitivities, and external geopolitical pressures, …