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Black And Blue All Over: Whose Lives Matter?, Bella Purvis

Honors Theses

This study investigated the influence of beliefs about race on support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) and Blue Lives Matter (BluLM) movements, mediated by attitudes towards police and beliefs about white privilege. Utilizing a sample of undergraduate university students, data were obtained through a survey measuring beliefs in the biological and social constructs of race, support for police, belief in white privilege, and attitudes toward BLM and BluLM. Results indicated that individuals who perceive race as a biological construct are less likely to support BLM and more likely to support BluLM, while beliefs in white privilege and attitudes towards …

The Effects Of Parasitoid Wasps On The Intra- And Interspecific Competition Of Zaprionus Indianus, Camille R. Walsh-Antzak

Honors Theses

Understanding the mechanisms underlying the success of biological invasions is essential to employ effective prediction and management strategies. The release of natural enemies in invaded regions (enemy release hypothesis) and increased competitive ability are major hallmarks of invasive species, however, these two processes are rarely studied within the same context. Here, we examined the role of ERH in influencing the competitive outcomes of an invasive insect pest, the African fig fly (Zaprionus indianus). In Virginia orchards, Z. indianus repeatedly outcompetes co-occurring drosophilid species. However, the mechanisms underlying the success of Z. indianus are poorly understood. Parasitoid wasps specializing in Camill …

Prototypicality And Need To Belong: How One’S Standing In The Group Affects Parochial Cooperation, Huidi Yuan

Honors Theses

This study explores the dynamics of parochial cooperation within intergroup social dilemmas, specifically examining the roles of harm, prototypicality, and the need to belong (NTB). Utilizing an experimental design and an adapted investment game, the study investigates how these factors influence individuals' decisions to engage in cooperation that is biased towards their own group, especially when such actions potentially harm outgroup members. The findings reveal a strong preference for parochial cooperation over universal cooperation and free-riding, consistent with previous research on ingroup favoritism. Notably, this preference is significantly moderated by the harm condition, where participants reduced their parochial investments when …

Les Perceptions Françaises De La Technologie Racontées À Travers Le Temps Avec Jacques Tati, Agnès Varda, Jr Et Michel Serres, Na'dyah Wynn

Honors Theses

Les perceptions françaises de la technologie racontées à travers le temps avec Jacques Tati, Agnès Varda, JR et Michel Serres (French Perceptions of Technology Told Through Time with Jacques Tati, Agnès Varda, JR et Michel Serres), explores the relationship between technology and society as depicted in French cinema. By analyzing the works of filmmakers Jacques Tati, Agnès Varda, and JR, the thesis examines how these directors themselves have portrayed the impact of technology on French culture and society over time. in the end, Michel Serres helps explain the changes of perception over time by comparing the works of the three …

Update To Gabapentinoid Use In The United States, 2002-2021., Michael E Johansen, Donovan T Maust

Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles

Gabapentinoids are commonly used medications for numerous off-label conditions. The 2002-2021 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) was used to investigate the proportion of the adult population who were gabapentinoid users, the ages of these users, medications and diagnoses associated with users, and the likelihood of starting, stopping, or continuing gabapentinoids. Gabapentinoid users continued to increase since our last publication from 4.0% in 2015 to 4.7% in 2021. Gabapentinoid use was much more likely among individuals who used other medications used in chronic pain. Between 2017-2021, numerous chronic pain conditions were associated with gabapentinoid use. New gabapentinoid users clearly outnumbered gabapentinoid …

Virtual Gaming, Actual Damage: Video Game Design That Intentionally And Successfully Addicts Users Constitutes Civil Battery, Allison Caffarone

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

In recent years, there has been increased academic interest in both the neurological effects of compulsive gaming and the potential tort liability of game developers who scientifically engineer games in order to addict users. Scholars from various disciplines are currently debating the scope and potential solutions to the problems associated with Gaming Disorder, now a globally recognized illness. This article contributes to this discussion by offering a multidisciplinary analysis of the scope of video game addiction, its neurological bases, and its relation to the legal rights and responsibilities of victims and game developers. In addition, this article explores the practical …

Book Challenges Popping Up All Over: What Do School Principals Need To Know?, Samantha Laine Hull, Sue Kimmel

STEMPS Faculty Publications

This chapter provides practical advice and reasons for school leaders to support students' intellectual freedom through their support of school libraries and school librarians. The chapter begins with a short but critical literature review that includes case law on the topic of censorship in schools. The concerns of teachers and librarians from a recent study are summarized and help build the foundation for practical and ready to use advice for any school leaders to uphold the intellectual freedom of all students.

The Manifesto For Teaching And Learning In A Time Of Generative Ai: A Critical Collective Stance To Better Navigate The Future, Aras Bozkurt, Junhong Xiao, Robert Farrow, John Y. H. Bai, Chrissi Nerantzi, Stephanie Moore, Jon Dron, Christian M. Stracke, Lenandlar Singh, Helen Crompton, Apostolos Koutropoulos, Evgenii Terentev, Angelica Pazurek, Mark Nichols, Alexander M. Sidorkin, Eamon Costello, Steven Watson, Dónal Mulligan, Sarah Honeychurch, Charles B. Hodges, Mike Sharples, Andrew Swindell, Isak Frumin, Ahmed Tlili, Patricia J. Slagter Van Tryon, Melissa Bond, Maha Bali, Jing Leng, Kai Zhang, Mutlu Cukurnova, Thomas K. F. Chiu, Kyungmee Lee, Stefan Hrastinski, Manuel B. Garcia, Ramesh Chander Sharma, Bryan Alexander, Olaf Zawacki-Richter, Henk Huijser, Petar Jandrić, Chanjin Zheng, Peter Shea, Josep M. Duart, Chryssa Themeli, Anton Vorochkov, Sunagül Sani-Bozkurt, Robert L. Moore, Tutaleni Iita Asino

STEMPS Faculty Publications

This manifesto critically examines the unfolding integration of Generative AI (GenAI), chatbots, and algorithms into higher education, using a collective and thoughtful approach to navigate the future of teaching and learning. GenAI, while celebrated for its potential to personalize learning, enhance efficiency, and expand educational accessibility, is far from a neutral tool. Algorithms now shape human interaction, communication, and content creation, raising profound questions about human agency and biases and values embedded in their designs. As GenAI continues to evolve, we face critical challenges in maintaining human oversight, safeguarding equity, and facilitating meaningful, authentic learning experiences. This manifesto emphasizes that …

Transgender Perceptions Of Breast Health Care And Utilization Of Preventative Breast Imaging Services, Cherish Parham

Theses and Dissertations

Little information exists on transgender patient perceptions of breast imaging care at mammography facilities. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of transgender patients at mammography facilities, their knowledge of breast care, and how these experiences have shaped their perceptions of the breast imaging community and attitude toward breast cancer screening. By applying the revised the Gelberg-Andersen Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations, this study addressed factors specific to the transgender population that may affect their healthcare utilization and how that impacts health outcomes. Researchers collected data from transgender/non-binary individuals in the Richmond, Virginia region …

University Of Texas At Tyler Course Catalog, 2024-2025, University Of Texas At Tyler

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University Of Texas At Tyler Catalog, 2024-2025, University Of Texas At Tyler

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Digital Florilegium: A High-Tech Twist On An Ancient Reading Practice, David J. Mulder

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

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Accountable Ai And Insider Trading: The Other 'Black Box' Problem, J. Scott Colesanti

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

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Legislating Flexibility In The Post-Pandemic Workplace, Madeleine Gyory

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

Working parents and caregivers in the United States struggle to balance the dual demands of work and care. Many working caregivers need flexible work arrangements (FWAs)-changes to their hours, schedule, or location-to allow them to balance work and care. But access to flexibility remains out of reach for many workers and is least accessible to the most marginalized. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored this problem, as huge numbers of women dropped out of the workforce to care for family. While no federal or state law requires employers to grant FWAs to caregivers, several states and localities have passed "right to request" …

Defense Lawyering In The Progressive Prosecution Era, Jenny Roberts

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

The movement to elect so-called "progressive prosecutors" is relatively new, but there is a robust literature analyzing it from a number of angles. Scholars consider how to define "progressive prosecution," look at the movement through a racial justice lens, and examine it in the context of rural spaces, deportation, and the pandemic. One essay even offers a "progressive prosecutor's handbook." But what of the defense lawyer representing clients in a progressive prosecution jurisdiction? With the election of the new prosecutor, things may

have shifted from a highly-charged, adversarial relationship with a harsh law-and-order office to something quite different. Defenders in …

Applying The Normative Design Approach To Civil Engineering, Justin R. Vander Werff

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

In 1986, the book Responsible Technology [1] was published as an important compilation from a number of thoughtful Christians engaged in technology and engineering in that era. In many ways, this book and those involved with it laid the foundation for what has become the Christian Engineering Society. A particularly valuable aspect of this work was that it laid out a biblically normative framework for doing engineering based on Herman Dooyeweerd’s modal aspects [2], fleshing out how the higher aspects such as faith, ethics, and justice should play an integral role in engineering development, even though we often have a …

A 3d Co-Culture Model Of Senescent Cell Burden And Salivary Gland Fibrosis, Stephen Rose

Electronic Theses & Dissertations (2024 - present)

Patients with head and neck cancer often suffer collateral radiation damage to the salivary glands, leading to fibrosis. Histological examinations indicate that radiation encourages fibrosis by promoting cellular changes leading to both senescent and myofibroblast phenotypes, coupled with a significant loss of regenerative and acinar cells. Chronic hypofunction remains a primary concern, even with modified radiation approaches to sparing salivary glands. Current treatments primarily offer symptomatic relief without rectifying irreversible glandular tissue damage. This limitation arises, in part, from a deficiency in predictive preclinical models to study this multifaceted problem.

We introduce a 3D in vitro microtissue model to address …

Building Engaged Audiences: The Influence Of Multimedia-Inclusive Posts On Online Engagement Breadth And Depth For Arts And Culture Nonprofit Organizations, Sabrina Jeffcoat

Electronic Theses & Dissertations (2024 - present)

In recent years, broad access to digital communication tools provided by the “tech boom” has forced arts and culture nonprofit organizations (ACNPO) to transition to social media and mobile applications to engage audiences. While various approaches focus on building breadth (i.e. recirculation of content) and depth (i.e. replies) of engagement, ACNPO use multimedia to spur discussion and dissemination of their mission. Dependent on individual donors who generally give in small amounts, ACNPO are reliant on effective and visual social media campaigns to drive virality and broaden marketing appeal. Yet questions remain whether the presence of multimedia-inclusive posts (MIP) generates broader …

A Comprehensive Review On Cryptographic Techniques For Securing Internet Of Medical Things: A State-Of-The-Art, Applications, Security Attacks, Mitigation Measures, And Future Research Direction, Wamusi Robert, Asiku Denis, Adebo Thomas, Aziku Samuel, Simon Peter Kabiito, Zaward Morish, Guma Ali

Mesopotamian Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

As healthcare becomes increasingly dependent on the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) infrastructure, it is essential to establish a secure system that guarantees the confidentiality and privacy of patient data. This system must also facilitate the secure sharing of healthcare information with other parties within the healthcare ecosystem. However, this increased connectivity also introduces cybersecurity attacks and vulnerabilities. This comprehensive review explores the state-of-the-art in the IoMT, security requirements in the IoMT, cryptographic techniques in the IoMT, application of cryptographic techniques in securing the IoMT, security attacks on cryptographic techniques, mitigation strategies, and future research directions. The study adopts a …

An Optimized Framework For Kidney Disease Detection And Prediction Using Dl Techniques, El-Sayed M. El-Kenawy, Marwa M. Eid, Ahmed M. Elshewey, Ahmed M. Osman

Mesopotamian Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

In recent years, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a crucial public health concern and issue, resulting in serious mortality rates. Therefore, we introduce a powerful system for kidney disease diagnosis that develops up-to-date approaches and applications. Our powerful system is meant for early detection, individual patient monitoring, and optimal CKD patient outcomes. The study introduces a CKD detection ecosystem primarily intended for optimized early detection techniques to be able to manage significant weaknesses in current systems and also for proactive treatment. This ecosystem also provides medical practitioners with up-to-date diagnostic technology, incorporating advanced Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) that guarantee …

Emerging Influence Of The Rmb On Currency Markets In A Transpiring Tri‐Polar International Monetary System, Ping Wang, Peijie Wang

Plymouth Business School

The up-and-coming influence of the RMB on currency co-movements isexamined in this paper, in the context of a transpiring tri-polar international monetarysystem advocated in prior studies. The study is empirically conducted against thebackdrop of a more variable RMB exchange rate regime, which enables the integrationof the RMB into the international monetary system. The influence of the RMB is foundmost evident in Asia, being modest in Latin America while reaching Africa. The RMBco-moves most with the currencies of countries that have large shares in trade with Chinaconsiderably. Meanwhile, a residual-based instrumental variables model is proposed inthis study purposely for dealing with …

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Oklahoma Law Review

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Carrie-Ing On: Advancing Justice For Disabled Parents After Colorado’S Carrie Ann Lucas Parental Rights For People With Disabilities Act, Sarah M. Morris

Oklahoma Law Review

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The Communication Conundrum: Weighing The Need To Prove Intent In Erisa Misrepresentation Claims, Kristen Hobbs

Emory Law Journal

In 1974, Congress enacted the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to provide oversight to voluntary employee benefit plans in the private sector. The statute, which draws from a deep well of common law history, places robust requirements on fiduciaries who safeguard such plans. Shortly after ERISA’s enactment, courts were forced to interpret the broad fiduciary duties set forth in 29 U.S. § 1104, which simply mandates that fiduciaries must discharge duties solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries. Considering this broad language, courts set out to define specific standards to which fiduciaries should be held, particularly surrounding …

The Leadership Blind Spot: Why Are Black Boys Missing From The School’S Leadership Positions?, Chima Ikeme

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this phenomenological action research study was to explore the factors that have contributed to the absence of Black boys in school leadership positions. The study looked to answer the following research questions: How do Black male students perceive leadership and their connection to leadership roles on campus? What barriers exist that discourage or prohibit Black boys from engaging in school organization student leadership positions? How can student leadership from Black boys on campus be increased?Critical Race Theory, Transformational Leadership Theory, and Self Determination Theory served as the theoretical frameworks that grounded this study. Utilizing a qualitative approach …

An Investigation Of Simulation Research Trends In Asian Countries From 2006 To 2021 - A Bibliometric Review, Lulu Sherif Mahmood, Felicita Livia Saldanha, Sinéad Lydon, Paul O’Connor, Dara Byrne, Caoimhe Madden

Health Professions Education

In this bibliometric review, we have examined five English-language journals to investigate the distribution and characteristics of simulation-based research in Asia from 2006 to 2021. The handsearching method was used for accessing articles from online issues. Eight variables were extracted and the frequency of each variable within 2 time frames (2012-2016; 2016 to 2021) was quantified to compare the trends. The results depicted that a majority were research publications (86.4%) from Eastern and Western Asia, with intervention (66.1%) as the primary focus and mannequin (34.7%) as the major simulation modality. There was an equal representation of healthcare professionals (47.5%) and …

Developing A Competency-Based Outcomes Framework For Doctor Of Physical Therapy Education, Catherine T. Schmidt, Sara Knox, Jane Baldwin, K. Douglas Gross, Jackie Tang, Diane U. Jette

Health Professions Education

Purpose. Physical therapist education programs rely on outcomes to evaluate a student’s competence in performing skills essential to the physical therapy profession. However, current outcomes, such as, graduation, employment, and licensure pass rates fail to assess comprehensive competence in the professional abilities of a physical therapist and offer variability in the expectations of competence in professional practice. Competency-based education (CBE) offers a learner-centered and evidence-based process to assess performance on consensus-driven outcomes over a period of time. While other medical professions have adopted this process it is new to physical therapist education programs. The purpose of this manuscript is …

Factors Affecting The Questioning Ability Of Neophyte Undergraduate Nursing Students In The Classroom, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Raisa Gul

Health Professions Education

Questioning is one of the most commonly used strategies in the instructional process. Well-constructed and appropriate levels of questions stimulate imagination, ignite curiosity, and promote critical thinking. Questioning is an important academic tool in all disciplines but it is more significant for healthcare disciplines for making decisions impacting life and death situations. A grey zone exists on facilitative and hindering factors for asking questions during the instruction deliberations. This study aimed to explore the students’ perspective on the significance of asking questions and the factors affecting their ability to ask questions in a classroom setting. A descriptive qualitative study recruited …

Early Student Attrition From Medical Schools: A Scoping Review, Ashraf F. Hefny, Mai A. Fathi, Nirmin A. Mansour, Mohamed A. Al-Ali

Health Professions Education

Purpose: The number of medical school applicants far exceeds the number of available positions, leading to intense competition. Despite previous academic success and high scores, some students find it difficult to cope with course demands and drop out. This scoping review aims to address potential gaps in the literature on early student attrition from medical schools, including the influence of the admission process and curricula.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant articles published in English-language, peer-reviewed journals. The search was scanned from inception to January 2021 using online databases PubMed, Scopus, and ERIC. Covidence …