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Servant-Leadership As A Pathway To Success For Foreign-Born Leaders, Ashley Davis

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Immigrants have consistently been recognized as significant contributors to the United States economy, science, and innovation (Vandor & Franke, 2016). However, there remains a noticeable gap in the literature regarding the experiences and leadership development process of foreign-born leaders (FBLs). This article addresses this gap by highlighting the positive contributions of FBLs while noting the relatively small pool of effective FBLs in comparison to the large immigrant population in the United States, suggesting substantial untapped potential. The author explores common challenges faced by FBLs and emphasizes that overcoming these obstacles is integral to FBLs’ leadership development journey. The central argument …

Servant-Leadership Practices Of Nelson Mandela, African Culture And A Thriving Future For Africa, Jeremiah Ole Koshal

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This paper examines the African cultural values and the virtues of servant-leadership as impetus of the successful leadership of Nelson Mandela, and how all these can be tapped by other African leaders in order to transition the continent into a more prosperous and promising future. Previously, authors have viewed Africa from the lenses of hopelessness due to its corrupt, self-centered and inept leadership that has led to sluggish economic growth and social disharmony. Yet since time immemorial, the African culture has had no dichotomy between service and leadership, as evidence in some of Africa’s cultural philosophies like ubuntu, which focuses …

Humility And Servant-Leadership: Toward A Solution Of Pastoral Narcissism, Luke W. R. Bryant

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

The world contains healthy and toxic leaders, and these leaders make an impact—for better or worse—on their followers. While healthy Christian pastors may exude humility and positively affect congregants, the issue of narcissism among pastors is more prevalent than one may expect. This article explores the literature related to humility, servant-leadership, and narcissism—painting the ideal of humble pastors, linking the ideal with servant-leadership, presenting the problem of narcissistic pastors, and moving toward the beginning stages of proposed solutions. Depending on the severity level, churches may opt for a period of renewed growth from the pastor or outright replacement of the …

Servant-Leadership, Self-Reflection, And Self-Transcendence, Ryan Schmidt

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Whether it be income, gender, or race inequity, the gap between the haves and have-nots in the United States continues to increase, yet most people remain only concerned with themselves (Singh, 2012). Even without intention, injustice can fester. Following Robert Greenleaf’s (1977/2002) premise that caring for others is the foundation of a good society, servant-leadership provides a vision for doing the necessary inner work to achieve self-awareness before engaging with the outer work of the world. When individuals better understand the conditions governing their thoughts, feelings, and actions, the potential exists to achieve self-transcendence, re-orienting their lives outward in the …

The Church’S Failure To Embrace All Of God’S Beloved Creation, Kalif Crutcher

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

The primary aim of this article was to describe how the policies regarding same-sex marriage and unions in the Christian Methodist Episcopal church are exclusionary and oppressive. There are studies that reference the psychological and spiritual harm that the church causes when queer individuals are not embraced. Nevertheless, a secondary goal of this article is share how the church, through servant-leadership principles can explore forgiveness seeking and an affirmative theological position of inclusion whereby queer congregants are cared for and supported.

The Servant-Leadership Of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Reflection, Book Review, And Interview With King: A Life Author Jonathan Eig, Philip Mathew

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This article examines the servant-leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. through a book review of Jonathan Eig’s landmark biography King: A Life and an interview with the author. The article begins with a reflection on King’s servant-leadership through Greenleaf’s notions of power, strength, and growth through loss. Implications for servant-leader moral development based on reports of possible ethical failures by King are also considered.

The Boland Hall Fire: A Case Study On Campus Crisis And The Role Of Servant-Leadership In Institutional Healing, Costin Thampikutty

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

The application of servant-leadership in crisis response within Catholic higher education has not been explored. Thus, this essay analyzes the Boland Hall Fire at Seton Hall University to further understand the nuances of servant-leadership in times of crises, and to examine how the principles of servant-leadership can play and cultivate institution-wide healing. By studying artifacts that display how Seton Hall University’s President, administration, and students displayed servant-leadership, this case study emphasizes the role of servant-leadership as an advantagous tool for Catholic higher education leaders in times of crisis.

Lessons From Servant-Leadership To End Violence Against Women, Federico Benazzo

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This article begins by recalling the tragic loss of Giulia Cecchettin, an Italian university student who was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend. The exploration delves into the cultural and societal factors that contribute to violence against women, with an emphasis on the role of personal responsibility in perpetuating these harmful dynamics. It proposes the concept of servant-leadership as a means to counteract male dominance and work towards achieving gender equality. The research underscores the importance of self-reflection and forgiveness in understanding and altering individual contributions to gender violence. The final section explores the intersection between servant-leadership and the ethics of …

Analysis Of Organoleptic Tests In Making Yoghurt Made From Three Different Types Of Date Milk, Awaliyatul Adawiyah, Eka Andriani, Milliyantri Elvandari

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

The purpose of this study was to determine the organoleptic quality of yoghurt from three different types of date milk, which includes characteristics of aroma, color, viscosity, sour taste, sweet taste, texture and viscosity. The research method used a completely randomized design (CRD). Data were processed using Analysis of Variant (ANOVA) method, and Duncan test was conducted if there was treatment effect. The results showed that there were significant differences (P < 0.05) in the characteristics of color, sweetness, and texture of yoghurt made from three different types of date milk.

The Relationship Between Food Quality And Level Of Satisfaction With The Nutritional Status Of Students, Sakhwa Agustin, Milliyantri Elvandari, Eka Andriani

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Adolescence is the transition from childhood to adulthood. Nutritional status can be affected by nutrient intake. Nutritional problems that are not resolved properly can bring risks to health and can affect the ability to learn Islamic boarding schools in urban and rural areas; there are still many who do not pay attention to the quality of food and food service. This study aims to determine the relationship between food quality and satisfaction level with the nutritional status of students of Islamic boarding school X Serang regency. This study used a cross sectional design. The sample amounted to 197 students selected …

The Origins Of Medical Sex Correction, Sanaa Munshid Al-Jiyashi

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

Gender reassignment or transsexuality is the condition in which the individual defines himself as diversifying into a gender different from his own. Often the reasons for gender reassignment are due to the individual’s comfort with his current gender and his desire to become a member of the opposite gender, or that the individual knows that he has become concerned about The current gender difference spread in many countries of the world in the twentieth

The Effect Of Stevia Leaf Powder (Stevia Rebaudiana) Substitution On The Physicochemical And Organoleptic Properties Of Aloe Vera Dodol, Nina Maharika, Titi Mutiara Kiranawati, Ummi Rohajatien, Soenar Soekopitojo

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Aloe vera dodol is a traditional snack from West Kalimantan. This food contains high sugar because the main ingredient is sucrose 45% according to Indonesian National Standards. To improve the quality of aloe vera dodol, stevia leaf powder is used as a substitute for sugar. Stevia is a non-caloric sweetener, 200 300 times sweeter than sucrose. Its use in food is safe for those who need to monitor their sugar intake. This research analyzes the water content, total calories, color, elasticity, and acceptability (hedonic). Four formulations were tested: P0 without stevia powder (0%), P1 (10%), P2 (20%), and P3 (30%). …

Development Of Composite Flour And Its Potential As Functional Ingredient In Food Industry, Mansoor Abdul Hamid, Maryana Mohammad Nor, Mazarina Devi, Oslida Martony, Ita Rahmania Kusumawati, Mohamad Mustari, Ris Akril Nurimansjah

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Composite flours are defined as a mixture of flours from tubers rich in starch and/or protein-rich flours and/or cereals with or without wheat flour and are used for the production of leavened or unleavened baked or snack products that are traditionally made from wheat flour and increase the essential nutrients in the human diet. The development of food products using composite flour has increased and is attracting much attention from researchers, especially in the bakery industry and many other food sectors, due to its benefits and functionality. Application composite flours in food industry sectors become most popular, especially on health …

Conceptualizing Self-Reported Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Epidemiologic Exposure To Psychometric Latent Variable, Marianna D. Lanoue, Richard W. Hass

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

In this paper, we apply a measurement science perspective to explore both the epidemiologic and psychometric frameworks for the conceptualization, operationalization and assessment of self-reported adverse childhood experiences (srACEs). The epidemiologic paradigm suggests that srACEs are 'exposures', while the psychometric paradigm views responses on srACEs instrumentation as 'indicators'. It is the central premise of this paper that srACEs cannot be both exposures and indicators of scales. We review issues of reliability and validity from both perspectives, examine the degree of agreement between objective and subjective reports of childhood maltreatment and the implications of poor agreement, and conclude that the for …

Failure Depths Of Stope Floors Under Dynamic Loading Induced By Roof Breaking, Huang Qisong, Xu Bo, Feng Junjun, Lin Xiaofei, Cheng Jiulong, Peng Jun

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Accurately assessing the failure depths of stope floors is crucial for assessing floor water inrush risks. Conventional theoretical models for calculating the failure depths generally merely consider static loads from the support pressure and confined water's pressure in stopes, leading to large deviations between calculation results and actual situations. Therefore, constructing a more practical computational model that comprehensively considers the coupled effects of multiple force sources on the failure of deep floors can provide a scientific basis for the effective prevention and control of water hazards in deep coal seam floors. Methods Based on the dynamic elasticity theory and …

Hydrochemical Characteristics And Component Sources Of Water In Underground Reservoirs In The Daliuta Coal Mine, Zhang Haitao, Jiang Binbin, Zhang Haiqin, Li Peng, Wu Min, Hao Jingwei, Hu Yutian

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective Underground reservoirs in coal mines are capable of storing and purifying mine water. A deep understanding of the hydrochemical characteristics and formation mechanisms of water in underground reservoirs is identified as an important prerequisite for large-scale development of technologies for mine water treatment. Methods This study investigated the underground reservoirs in the Daliuta Coal Mine within the Shendong area by testing and analyzing their influent and effluent water samples. Using methods such as the ion ratio method, multivariate statistical analyses (e.g., correlation analysis and principal component analysis (PCA)), and the positive matrix factorization (PMF) model, this study delved into …

Impact Of American Thyroid Association's Revised Cancer Management Guidelines On Thyroid Cancer Incidence Trends: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2000-2020, Pierre Fwelo, Natalia I Heredia, Ruosha Li, Ayrton Bangolo, Vignesh K Nagesh, Simcha Weissman, Xianglin L Du

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: The past four decades have seen a steady increase in thyroid cancer in the United States (US). This study investigated the impact of the American Thyroid Association (ATA)'s revised cancer management guidelines on thyroid cancer incidence trends and how the trends varied by socioeconomic, histologic, geographic, and racial and ethnic characteristics from 2000 to 2020.

Methods: We used data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to identify thyroid cancer cases diagnosed among US patients between 2000 and 2020. We employed joinpoint regression software to fit, assess, and compare thyroid cancer incidence trends over time stratified by …

High Peripheral T Cell Diversity Is Associated With Lower Risk Of Toxicity And Superior Response To Dual Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy In Patients With Metastatic Nsclc, Mehmet Altan, Ruoxing Li, Ziyi Li, Runzhe Chen, Ajay Sheshadri, Hai T Tran, Latasha Little, Joshua Baguley, Jefferson Sinson, Natalie Vokes, Saumil Gandhi, Mara B Antonoff, Stephen G Swisher, Greg Lizee, Alexandre Reuben, John V Heymach, Jianjun Zhang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

INTRODUCTION: Despite significant successes, immune checkpoint blockade fails to achieve clinical responses in a significant proportion of patients, predictive markers for responses are imperfect and immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are unpredictable. We used T-cell receptor (TCR) sequencing to systematically analyze prospectively collected patient blood samples from a randomized clinical trial of dual immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy to evaluate changes in the T-cell repertoire and their association with response and irAEs.

METHODS: Patients with immunotherapy-naïve metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were treated with ipilimumab and nivolumab according to trial protocol (LONESTAR, NCT03391869). Blood samples were systematically obtained at baseline (n=107), …

End-To-End Autonomous Quadcopter Using Reinforcement Learning, Mohamed Marwan Chawa

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis investigates the potential of Reinforcement Learning (RL) for achieving robust and adaptable quadcopter control, focusing on trajectory and attitude stabilization. We compare state-of-the-art RL algorithms, specifically Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), against traditional Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers across three tasks: hovering, slow trajectory following, and fast trajectory following. To enhance realism, we employ a modified PyFlyt simulation environment with a high-fidelity Crazyflie 2.x model, accounting for motor dynamics, noise, wind disturbances, and aerodynamic drag.

The challenge of operating a quadcopter can be divided into two distinct parts: planning a flight path and actually following that path. Our focus is on …

The Role And Promise Of Governing Boards, John P. Bohley, Jr., Larry C. Spears

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This article is an adaptation of chapter 2 of Better Boards for a Better World: An Integrated Practice of Policy Governance® and Servant-Leadership. Bohley & Spears. BookBaby. 2023.

Servant-Leadership: Forgiving Others In The Restoration Of Community, Ryan Schmidt, Kelly (Sasha) Dailey

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Servant-Leadership, Feminism, and Gender Well-Being (Song et al., 2022) serves as a source of inspiration and hope when engaging with the complexities of the modern world, one marked by a growing division between people and an increased entrenchment of ideals. In looking to servant-leadership as a guide for navigating the emotional and deeply personal rhetoric pervading public forums, learnings can be found beyond the established dominant-group ideologies and mainstream reasonings. The purpose of this article is to explore how servant-leadership, an emerging leadership theory that acknowledges one’s natural feeling to serve others’ highest priority needs (Greenleaf 1977/2002), can provide a …

Servant-Leadership: A Forgiveness-Based Approach To Medical Errors, Complications, And Bad Outcomes, Wade C. Johnson

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

In the United States, medical errors, clinical complications and bad outcomes are often managed through a medical-legal system that seeks retributive justice, costing billions of dollars, and leaving patients and healthcare providers with deep emotional wounds and fractured relationships. In contrast, a forgiveness-based approach through Servant-leadership offers patients and medical providers a holistic and restorative justice that acknowledges shared suffering, addresses intrinsic needs, and rebuilds the sacred sense of community once shared between the two groups. This paper explores the benefits of a Servant-leadership forgiveness-based approach to medical errors, clinical complications, and bad outcomes, including its positive impact on patients, …

A Qualitative Exploration Of Relations Between Salutogenesis And Persistent Music Performance Among Refugees Resettled In The United States, Bernard Austin Kigunda Muriithi, Jennifer Muriithi

Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

In its broadest meaning, salutogenesis denotes an orientation toward the origins and assets for positive health, as opposed to the origins and risk factors associated with disease (i.e., pathogenesis). While salutogenesis continues to inspire health promotion, it has been noted that qualitative studies can further its understanding and broaden its use in research, clinical practice, and policies. The present study is based on an analysis of structured and unstructured recorded interviews with six refugee musicians. Applying interpretive phenomenological analysis, we comparatively explored the factors contributing to persistence in music between participants. Five factors were found: (a) long-term participation and identity …

Artificial Intelligence In Fetal And Pediatric Echocardiography, Alan Wang, Tam T Doan, Charitha Reddy, Pei-Ni Jone

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Echocardiography is the main modality in diagnosing acquired and congenital heart disease (CHD) in fetal and pediatric patients. However, operator variability, complex image interpretation, and lack of experienced sonographers and cardiologists in certain regions are the main limitations existing in fetal and pediatric echocardiography. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), offer significant potential to overcome these challenges by automating image acquisition, image segmentation, CHD detection, and measurements. Despite these promising advancements, challenges such as small number of datasets, algorithm transparency, physician comfort with AI, and accessibility must be addressed to fully integrate AI …

Multiparametric Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Is Associated With Outcomes In Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients, Andrew A Lawson, Kae Watanabe, Lindsay Griffin, Christina Laternser, Michael Markl, Cynthia K Rigsby, Joshua D Robinson, Nazia Husain

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Multiparametric cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has an emerging role in non-invasive surveillance of pediatric heart transplant recipients (PHTR). Higher myocardial T2, higher extracellular volume fraction (ECV), and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) have been associated with adverse clinical outcomes in adult heart transplant recipients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of CMR-derived T1 and T2 mapping, ECV, and LGE for clinical outcomes in PHTR.

METHODS: We performed a single-center, retrospective chart review of consecutive, gadolinium-enhanced CMR studies in PHTR over a 7.5-year period, excluding follow-up studies. Standard CMR ventricular volume and function analysis, T1 mapping …

Less Is More: Evaluating The Benefits Of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Ali Ahmed Mohamed, Rakan Alshaibi, Steven Faragalla, Garrett Flynn, Asad Khan, Emma Sargent, Youssef Mohamed, Camberly Moriconi, Cooper Williams, Zev Karve, Daniel Colome, Phillip Mitchell Johansen, Brandon Lucke-Wold

Student Publications

This review aims to explore the evolution, techniques, and outcomes of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) within the field of neurosurgery. We sought to address the increasing burden of spine degeneration in a rapidly aging population and the need for optimizing surgical management. This review explores various techniques in MISS, drawing upon evidence from retrospective studies, case series, systematic reviews, and technological advancements in neurosurgical spine treatment. Various approaches, including endonasal cervical, transoral cervical, transcervical, mini-open/percutaneous, tubular, and endoscopic techniques, provide alternatives for current approaches to a range of spinal pathologies. The main findings of this review highlight potential advantages …

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Crop Inflammation Of Rough-Legged Buzzard (Buteo Lagopus) In Daqing Wildlife Nature Reserve, Heilongjiang Province, China, Wang Zheng, Ding Ruxin, Ge Yansong, Xu Enshuang, Zheng Jiasan

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This article describes a Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) from the Wildlife Nature Reserve in Daqing, China. According to the staff of Daqing Wildlife Nature Reserve, the Rough-legged Buzzard was found to have impaired flight ability, depression, and loss of aggression, but its feathers were full and there were no obvious external injuries, so it was sent to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of the Teaching Animal Hospital of Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University for treatment. After the vet conducted X-ray and blood tests, he diagnosed the bird with a foreign body in the crop and crop inflammation. He finally treated …

Hematology, Blood Biochemistry And Cytochemical Characteristics Of Blood Cells Of Captive Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys Gigantea) In Thailand, Thanida Haetrakul, Nitiwadee Keschumras, Sirawich Srisiri, Narinthip Chaiyanont, Nisama Wongnitipat, Phatcharaporn Phuasombatcharoen, Praewa Sirichitr, Nantarika Chansue

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea), well-known pet tortoises worldwide, were classified as Appendix II by The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This study aims to investigate the hematological, blood biochemical, and cytochemical characteristics of blood cells in healthy Aldabra giant tortoises in captivity. Blood samples were collected from the dorsal tail vein of 12 tortoises (6 males and 6 females) during May and October 2022. The hematological values showed no statistically significant differences between male and female tortoises. However, in female tortoises, calcium and phosphorus levels were significantly higher than …

The Effects Of Propofol On Doppler Echocardiographic Values Of The Aorta, Main Pulmonary Artery, And Mitral E Wave In New Zealand White Rabbits, Mehmet Alper Çetinkaya, Mahir Kaya

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of propofol on acceleration time (AT), ejection time (ET), AT / ET ratio obtained from the aorta (Ao) and main pulmonary artery (MPA) and Doppler echocardiographic values of mitral E wave (E) in New Zealand white rabbits. Echocardiographic evaluation was performed in 40 conscious rabbits and repeated after propofol administration. The baseline mean values were 0.028±0.006 second (s) for Ao-AT, 0.116±0.017 s for Ao-ET, 0.24±0.036 for Ao-AT / ET, 0.05±0.01 s for MPA- AT, 0.137±0.018 s for MPA-ET, 0.38±0.037 s for MPA-AT/ET, 84.13±18.26 cm/s for E peak velocity, 3.06±1.38 mmHg …

Electoral College Subversion, The Vice President & The Federal Writ Of Mandamus, Benjamin Sevart

Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy

No abstract provided.