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Covid-19 Newsletter (Vol. 116), Center For Disaster Medicine, New York Medical College

COVID-19 Newsletter

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Heirs Of An Administration: Unlawful Executive Actions, Jerome Perez

Catholic University Law Review

The Supreme Court of the United States in DHS v. Regents on June 18, 2020, decided to stall the Trump administration from rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy that the Obama administration created contrary to the Administrative Procedures Act (APA)––even though in 2016 the Supreme Court affirmed a preliminary injunction on the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) policy, which mirrors DACA. This blunder offhandedly sacrifices the Supreme Court’s reputation as nonpartisan by enlisting itself as the future arbiter of administrative issues with self-evident resolutions and deciding contrary to those resolutions to endorse a political agenda. …

Case Studies On Architecture And Economics Of Public Housing, John Kent

Honors Projects

Public is an historical and contemporary issue faced by many cities. Many new developments often include plans for some form of public or affordable housing. The purpose of this paper is to explore a few case studies in public housing through the lens of community development, architectural and urban design, and economic investment. The selected projects included: Pruitt-Igoe in St. Louis, Missouri (1954), Cabrini Green in Chicago, Illinois (1962), Karl Marx Hof in Vienna, Austria (1930), Caoyang New Village in Shanghai, China (1951), and various Soviet housing projects in the former Soviet Union (1922-1991). Historical and contemporary research was used …

The Case Against Florida Statute §98.0751, Lyndsey Gallwitz

Akron Law Review

Felony disenfranchisement laws prevent millions of American citizens from voting. While the recent legal trend has been to eradicate felony disenfranchisement, each state currently has a unique framework, and the issue remains unsettled nationwide. In 2018, the state of Florida passed a constitutional amendment that allowed felons to regain their right to vote once their sentence was finished. Soon after, the Governor DeSantis signed Fla. Stat. Ann. § 98.0751 into law, which required felons to pay off all court cost before their right to vote will be restored. This new law prevented thousands of otherwise eligible felons from voting in …

You Have The Duty To Remain Silent: How Workplace Gag Rules Frustrate Police Accountability, Frank D. Lomonte, Jessica Terkovich

Akron Law Review

This Article traces the First Amendment caselaw that, for more than half a century, has sided with speakers facially challenging overbroad workplace policies that forbid sharing information with the press and public. The Article then reports on the results of a nationwide survey of police and sheriff’s department policies by the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, concluding that well over half of the nation’s biggest law enforcement agencies have rules on the books that resemble—or are identical to—those struck down as unconstitutional when challenged, at times in defiance of binding circuit-level precedent. The Article examines why these legally dubious …

Psilocybin Psychotherapy With Acceptance And Commitment Therapy: A Potential Treatment For Social Anxiety Disorder, Elliot Sandberg

Honors Scholars Collaborative Projects

Individuals diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD) require effective therapeutic interventions. Due to the nature of SAD, individuals tend to not seek care for their treatment, leading to the continuation of avoidance behaviors that significantly impact their daily existence. Psilocybin psychotherapy has the potential to lead to significant changes in the personality structure of individuals as well as reducing anxious responses to their environment in a relatively short period of time. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can serve as the ideal therapeutic backing to psilocybin as it emphasizes mindfulness and psychological flexibility, both of which aid in the therapeutic mechanisms …

Covid‑19 Vaccine Distribution: Exploring Strategic Alternatives For The Greater Good, Arben Asllani, Silvana Trimi

Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Faculty Publications

The dire state of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis symbolized the urgency for efficient distribution and administration of vaccines to combat the virus as the most urgent public health service. This paper presents a prototype multi-criteria decision support model based on goal programming that can effectively support vaccination plans for the greater good of society. The optimization goals of the model include minimizing the number of fatalities and risk of spreading the disease, while complying with government health agency’s priority guidelines for vaccination. This study applied the model to a real-world dataset to demonstrate how it can be effectively applied as …

Restoration Of Second Amendment Rights From A Lifetime Ban Imposed By 18 U.S.C. § 922(G)(4): The Sixth Circuit Provides A Path Forward, Bennett E. Kuhar

Cleveland State Law Review

Title 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4) imposes a disability prohibiting the ownership and possession of firearms on individuals who have been previously involuntarily committed. Because of an inconsistent patchwork of state and federal laws, relief from this disability, or restoration of an individual’s fundamental right to own or possess firearms, is not available to all people. In effect, some individuals who have been previously involuntarily committed face a lifetime ban, while other similarly situated people can own or possess firearms once again. This issue has created a circuit split between the Third, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits. Despite applying the same constitutional …

The Diamond, April 25, 2022, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Combating Racism in Campus Communities; Students Experience First Ever Easter Break; Good Shepherd Church Celebrates One Year Anniversary
• News: Dordt University Alumnus Wins Reelection; In All Things Loses Readership
• Sports: Baseball Finds Their Swing; I... Love the Minnesota Timberwolves?; Smith Hired as New Women's Volleyball Coach
• Arts & Entertainment: Moon Night Starts Strong, Dark, and Chiseled; Key Change: Hobgood Hired as Interim Choir Director
• Feature: FOX Falls for the Dominerds; Pre-Health Club Readies Students for Grad School; "I Needed This Today"; Sen. Taylor Discusses Power at Iowa State Senate
• Opinion: We Can …

The Free Press Vol. 53, April 04-25-2022, Cullen Mcintyre

Free Press, The

Masking required at first in=person commencement ceremony since beginning of pandemic--USM will hold the first in=person Students Leadership Awards Gala in several years--Spring Fling returns to USM following a break caused by the pandemic

On The Elimination Of Cash Bail, Lucas Baudry

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

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High-Mountain Hazards In The Indian Himalaya: An Assessment Of The Causes And Effects Of The Chamoli Flood In 2021, Christina Maria Salzmann

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

On 7 February 2021, a cascade of events severely impacted the mountainous river valleys in India’s northwestern District of Chamoli. A bedrock failure beneath a hanging glacier on Ronti Peak released an ice rock avalanche, which in turn resulted in a flood. Widespread devastation, complete destruction of two hydropower projects and more than 200 fatalities were the outcome. The purpose of this study was to assess some of the causes and effects of the flood. I used Planet© satellite imagery to assess potential causes and visualize the extent of the disaster. Using two high-resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), I created …

Rethinking Trust, Reconnecting Us - Website And Campaign To Combat Misinformation, Jacob Owens, Connor Dunlap, Ben Brodhead, Reed Lindsey, Colin Mclean, Elle Wilgus

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Advancements in online platforms can lead to a more widely informed public, but they also create room for false information. Misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine has become a public safety issue. Our team created a project that contributes to solving this global problem. Our project’s mission is to tackle vaccine related misinformation. The project utilizes a human-centered method to design a solution.

Based on our literature review the main problem is skepticism about getting vaccinated. Our solution is to create an online portal targeted at college students, highlighting the benefits of vaccination, examining examples of misinformation, providing trusted sources for …

Social Media Discussion On Covid-19 Impact On Mental Health In The Us, Uk, And India, Weixiao Sun

Honors Projects in Data Science

Discovered in December 2019, Coronavirus (Covid-19) is an infectious disease that has spread rapidly around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 a pandemic in March 2020. The pandemic has increased the occurrence of mental health problems including depression, stress, and anxiety. This research used real-life Tweets collected related to Covid-19 from March 2020 until October 2021. The objective is to analyze Tweets from the US, UK, and India to discover what topics people are discussing about Covid-19's impact on mental health. The theme for the US was related to government and politics, some dominant users in the …

2022 April 22 - Board Of Trustees Audit Committee Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

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2022 April 22 - Board Of Trustees Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

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Debunking Medical Myths: Microwave Radiation Cause Cancer?, Bethani Dunlap, Andrew Mizerowski, Andrew Kirmse, Shirley Elfishawy, Nicole Naidoo, Jacob Sullivan

Patient Education Projects

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Losing Dignity: Eroding Privacy Rights Of Immigrants In Technology-Based Immigration Enforcement, Inma Sumaita

The University of Cincinnati Intellectual Property and Computer Law Journal

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Chattanooga Crime Over Time: An Analysis Of Police Incident Open Data, Logan Bateman

Campus Research Month

The police and citizens of Chattanooga may want to know where the most crime occurs, what time of day is crime or police incidents most likely to occur over time. This information can help them understand the crime hotspots in the area. This research work presents a dashboard built upon open data in attempt to bring understanding and insights to the police and citizens about police incidents from the city of Chattanooga over the past five years.

System Monitoring Of Auto Traffic: Queue Detection And Congestion Impact Assessment, Geza Pesti, Beverly Storey, Robert Brydia

Research Reports

The main objectives of this study were to identify available data sets and explore methodologies for improving the detection of bottlenecks, related congestion, and queue formation, as well as formulate methodologies to determine the extent and rate of spread queues, identify their impact area, and look at potential mitigation strategies. Methodologies are provided that evaluate (a) impacts of single construction projects, (b) combined daily impacts of construction projects and incidents on selected segments of the corridor, and (c) a process to find the most appropriate schedule that minimizes the negative impact of construction, utility work or special events that require …

Vista: April 21, 2022, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

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American Rescue Plan Act (Arpa): City And County Budget Allocations In The Mountain West, Katie M. Gilbertson, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Economic Development & Workforce

This fact sheet details how city and county governments within the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah allocated funds from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) portion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Brookings Metro in partnership with the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties created the “Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker” to display how communities across the country allocate this financial resource. This interactive site allows budget information from cities and counties to be added as such decisions are made.

Mental Health Focus As A Deterrent For Justice Involved Youth, Miyah Seckinger

Honors Projects

Tough-on-crime policies regarding youthful offending have resulted in a pendulum swing in which the juvenile justice system has shifted from a rehabilitative focus to one of punishment. The current paper evaluates different mental health program alternatives, as an option to return to a rehabilitative focus for juveniles, with a major focus on the Juvenile Treatment and Support Court in Kent County, Michigan. Through a qualitative analysis, there were findings of initial success with the youthful offenders presented in the court. Recommendations and limitations from the study are presented to aid further policy change and research.

Covid-19 Policies At Sports Venues: The Nfl Should Have Required Attendees To Be Vaccinated, David Caudill

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

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The Ripple Of Influence: The New Roi For Nonprofit Human Service Ceos, Lucinda Perry Jones

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe how exemplary nonprofit human service CEOs lead their organizations through the lens of Grenny et al.’s (2013) six sources of influence.

Methodology: This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of 15 nonprofit human service CEOs and how they lead as influencers. Study participants were CEOs of basic needs organizations drawn from the Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders^® award recipients from 2015-2020. The researcher collected qualitative data by utilizing an interview protocol and examining organizational artifacts.

Findings: Analysis of the qualitative data from 15 nonprofit human service CEOs yielded 14 …

Canada’S Emergencies Act: Responding To The Blockade Of An International Border, Justin Zarka

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review (CICLR) Blog

On February 14, 2022, Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act in response to civil unrest in the country. The Emergencies Act is a federal law of Canada which provides the government substantial powers in the event of a national emergency. The Emergencies Act cannot be invoked unless there exists a national emergency as defined in the statute. The statute defines a national emergency as “an urgent and critical situation of a temporary nature that (a) seriously endangers the lives, health, or safety of Canadians” or “(b) seriously threatens the ability of the Government of Canada to preserve …

Rules Of Engagement: Copyright And Automated Gatekeepers’ Influence On Creative Expression, Michael W. Carroll

Seton Hall Law Review

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Debt-Free Delinquency: Clearing The Path For Debt-Imprisoned Juveniles, Eileen Funnell

Seton Hall Law Review

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Reexamining Social Worker Immunity In The Child Welfare Context, Sarah Schneider

Seton Hall Law Review

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Safety Evaluation Of Amusement Rides Using Accumulated Accident Data: Accident Data Framework, Kathryn Woodcock

Journal of Themed Experience and Attractions Studies

Amusement rides and devices are a popular form of recreation and important component of the tourism industry. Injury-producing accidents are rare, and the viability of the industry relies on perceived safety of the activity. Some existing metrics use accumulated accident reports. Several metrics tabulate the number of injuries, but none collect enough information about the context of accidents to analyse the accumulated data to deduce patterns. This paper describes an Accident Data Framework for a minimal set of variables from reports of amusement device accident, and the structure for a useful narrative to aid reporters and recorders to avoid introducing …