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Honors Oracle, October 2024, Honors College

Honors Oracle

Marshall University’s Honors College newsletter.

Effects Of Roadways On Seasonal Movement Strategies And Mate Location Success In An Imperiled Pit Viper (Crotalus Horridus), Elizabeth J. Noble

Graduate Research Showcase

A detailed understanding of animal movement behavior is fundamental to effective conservation and management. Within populations, a diversity of movement strategies can be displayed in search of critical resources, and these strategies are influenced by multiple interacting factors related to individuals and the environment. Mating partners are one critical resource that often serves as a prominent selective force shaping movement during mating seasons. For many large-bodied snakes, such as pit vipers (Viperidae: Crotalinae), male mate- searching movements are the primary determinant of mate location success. During this time, males incur significant risks associated with elevated movement. In an increasingly human- …

Dipl 2120 International Conflict And Security, Brendan J. Balestrieri Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

The first part of this course serves as a general introduction to the study of international security, a field primarily concerned with the threat and use of force by state and non-state actors. Topics examined include the origins of major power wars, regional conflicts, terrorism, military intervention, and alliances. The second part of this course will use alliances as a lens through which to better understanding international conflict and security and will focus predominantly on the US system of Alliances in the Asia-Pacific.

Alliances are among the oldest forms of interaction between states that impact almost every aspect of international …

Undergraduate And Graduate Course Descriptions, Fall 2024, Wright State University

Course Descriptions

Wright State University undergraduate and graduate course descriptions from Fall 2024

The Journal Of Conventional Weapons Destruction Issue 28.3, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.

Ethical Requirements For Achieving Fairness In Radiology Machine Learning: An Intersectionality And Social Embeddedness Approach, Dessislava S. Fessenko

Journal of Health Ethics

Radiodiagnostics by machine-learning (ML) systems is often perceived as objective and fair. It may, however, exhibit bias towards certain patient sub-groups. The typical reasons for this are the selection of disease features for ML systems to screen, that ML systems learn from human clinical judgements, which are often biased, and that fairness in ML is often inappropriately conceptualized as “equality”. ML systems with such parameters fail to accurately diagnose and address patients’ actual health needs and how they depend on patients’ social identities (i.e. intersectionality) and broader social conditions (i.e. embeddedness). This paper explores the ethical obligations to ensure fairness …

Graduate Studies Newsletter (Fall 2024), Csusb - Office Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Project-Based Learning On Steam-Based Student's Worksheet With Ecoprint Technique: Effects On Student Scientific Reasoning And Creativity, Irdalisa Irdalisa, Paidi Paidi, Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi, Erlia Hanum

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

The use of conventional worksheets will likely limit students' ability to explore themselves and their critical and analytical thinking, which can enhance their scientific reasoning and creativity. This situation demands the need for student worksheets linked to technology, art, and mathematics to adapt to the demands of the times. This study aims to determine the effect of project-based learning by analyzing student worksheets based on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) using the eco-print technique on students’ scientific reasoning and creativity. This research is a quasi-experimental study. The research sample is 160 students of a public senior high school …

Losing Lives Despite “Lifesaving” Exceptions: Examining The Fatal Flaws Of Vague Abortion Bans And The Spectrum Of Medical Decisionmaking In Cancer Care, Kiersten Wood

Vanderbilt Law Review

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court upended decades of precedent pertaining to reproductive health when it held that abortion fell outside the purview of constitutionally protected rights. Since then, conservative states have raced to institute stringent abortion bans, with many lacking explicit exceptions for pregnant individuals enduring medical emergencies that necessitate care. Ambiguous statutory language has induced a chilling effect in the medical arena, where providers risk criminal and civil liabilities by performing requested and medically recommended abortions for emergent patients when fetal development would risk the life of the pregnant individual. Seized in the crossfire of hyperpolarized politics, …

Sjsu Erfa News, Fall 2024, San Jose State University, Emeritus And Retired Faculty Association

Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association (ERFA) Newsletter

Volume 38, No 1

Resource Selection Of The Southern Fox Squirrel (Sciurus Niger Niger) In The Coastal Plain Of Virginia, Marissa H. Guill, Jesse L. De La Cruz, K. Marc Puckett, W. Mark Ford

Virginia Journal of Science

The southern fox squirrel (Sciurus niger niger) is a subspecies of fox squirrel that ranges from southeastern Virginia to northern Florida. Throughout its Southeastern range, southern fox squirrel habitat of natural mixed pine-hardwood forests has been fragmented by agriculture and short-rotation pine plantations. In Virginia, remaining habitat has been transformed by fire suppression on the landscape and has in turn resulted in small, disjunct populations of southern fox squirrels. We sought to identify the home range and resource utilization of southern fox squirrels in the southern Coastal Plain of Virginia. From established nest boxes, we captured, radio collared …

The Provenance Of A Pali- And Thai-Language Manuscript At The Rollins College Library: A Buddhist Book Of Merit And Its Long Journey From Southeast Asia To America, Wenxian Zhang

Faculty Publications

Through researching the provenance of a Buddhist manuscript written in the Pali and Thai languages currently held at Rollins, this article seeks to answer the question of how a religious document created in Thailand ended up in a liberal arts college library in America. Regarded as an act of devotion by many Buddhist followers in Southeast Asia, the use of folding manuscripts (samut khoi) has been observed for centuries. The folding manuscripts served as handbooks and chanting manuals for Buddhist monks, who often recited in religious ceremonies while paying tributes to the deceased, with the hope of reincarnation in a …

Impulse, Fall 2024, Jill Fier, Micayla Standish, Jerome J. Lohr College Of Engineering

Impulse (Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Publication)

2 | Math Teacher Counts Her Blessings
3 | New Roles for Burckhard
4 | Three New Department Heads
6 | New Faculty and Staff
8 | Taking Engineering on The Road
10 | Dennis Helder Named Distinguished Alum
12 | Mccomish Endowment Making an Impact
14 | Innovate Sodak Supports Local Projects
16 | R1 the SDSU Way
18 | Nation’s Top Civil Engineering Student Chapter
22 | Hunter Wallster Setting Records
24 | Jenna Currier: When Passion Meets Talent
28 | Student Teams Compete
30 | RASC-AL Team Overcomes Setback
32 | Break the Ice Team Comes Home …

Reading Feyerabend Between Philosophy Of Science, Hermeneutics – And God, Babette Babich

Articles and Chapters in Academic Book Collections

This essay seeks to make the case for reading hermeneutic philosophy of science with Feyerabend. In addition, there is the question of science, as Nietzsche raises this question along with Feyerabend’s programmatic recommendations for traditional philosophy of science. Including a discussion of method in history as in theology and philology, including Nietzsche’s hermeneutics, this essay reviews Feyerabend’s exchanges with Lakatos along with the resistance of mainstream philosophy of science to hermeneutics as such. A discussion of Feyerabend’s ‘gods’ engages what he invokes as ontological abundance as well as his criticism of the limitations of Popper’s critique of Parmenides requiring both …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 65 Number 2, Fall 2024 [Print Issue 62:2], Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - INCREASING ACCESS Discerning one’s dream requires a whole set of experiences based on community, opportunity, and, yes, cash. Leslie Griffy

16 - UNPACKING UTOPIA It seems like billionaire-backed utopias are popping up all over the map. What does it take to build a perfect city? Lauren Loftus

22 - A WEALTH OF WELL-BEING In his new book, Professor Meir Statman explores a holistic approach to financial and life well-being. Leslie Griffy

26 - A WOMAN'S PLACE Despite being denied access to the priesthood, Catholic women find new ways to lead. Leslie Griffy

Investigating Hira’S Role In Melanocyte Stem Cell Differentiation And Hair Graying Induced By Ionizing Radiation, Kelly Barajas, Ian Baranyk, Sakshyat Chhetry, Peter D. Adams, Melissa Harris

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Poster Presentation

Impact Of Propionate On Glioma Cell Migration: A Potential Therapeutic Target, Anna Claire E Potier, George B H Green, Alexis N. Cox-Holmes, Gillian H. Marlowe, Braden Mcfarland

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Poster Presentation

Drones And Ai In Modern Warfare: A Security Analysis, Tze Fung Kao

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

Artificial intelligence’s (AI) rapid development and integration into drone systems is reshaping modern warfare, with significant implications for international security. As seen in the 2022 Russo-Ukrainian and the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, AI-enabled drones are increasingly employed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), loitering munitions, and swarm formations. The use of AI for autonomous target identification and decision-making raises both operational advantages and ethical concerns, particularly concerning accountability and the potential for unintended escalation. This paper explores the capabilities of AI drones, focusing on their implication for global security and stability and the growing challenge of regulating such systems. The proliferation of …

Building Effective Partnerships Between International Aid Organizations And Civil Society: An‬ ‭ Integrated Approach To Tackling Stunting In Indonesia‬ ‭, Nayla Punjabi

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

‬ ‭ This study examines the dynamics of collaboration between international aid‬ ‭ organizations and civil society, using stunting in rural Indonesian communities as a case study.‬ ‭ Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition during early childhood, leads to irreversible physical‬ ‭ and cognitive impairment. Addressing the cultural nuances of this issue requires integrated‬ ‭ efforts, highlighting the need to evaluate how international organizations can contribute‬ ‭ effectively. This investigation draws on four primary interviews and relevant literature to analyze‬ ‭ the factors that enable and hinder successful partnerships.‬ ‭ The findings identify significant barriers to collaboration, including top-heavy‬ ‭ organizational …

The Green Divide: Investigating Possible Socioeconomic Inequities In Public Green Space Quality In Lisbon, Portugal, Paul Coffield

Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice

Public green spaces are an essential element of urban design, providing numerous environmental, social, and health-related benefits to urban populations. This study assesses the quality of public green spaces across four neighborhoods of varying socioeconomic status in Lisbon, Portugal, asking ‘Are socioeconomic inequities in park quality present in Lisbon?’ While previous studies have assessed the spatial distribution of urban green space in Lisbon, this study focuses on the quality of Lisbon’s green spaces, as quality determines to what extent a green space benefits the community in which it is located. Four Lisbon parishes were selected based on their median gross …

The Impact Of The Nitrates Directive On The Portuguese Agricultural Sector, Ben Mayes

Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice

The European Union’s 1991 Nitrates Directive was designed to mitigate agricultural nitrogen pollution to ground and surface waters, thereby alleviating its damaging effects to natural environments and human health. This study confirmed that its purpose and goals were justified by the positive linear relationship that exists between levels of agricultural fertilizer application and nitrogen ecosystem surplus. However, this policy has had several second-hand impacts on the Portuguese agricultural sector, such as imposing infrastructure implementation costs and forcing methodology changes. These impacts were examined in the context of the Esposende-Vila do Conde action program, which is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone …

Newsletter Fall 2024, University Libraries

Annual Reports & Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Can Web-Based Ai Be Implemented In The Middle School Science Classroom? A Critical Review, Anetta Mutiara Azari, Diana Rochintaniawati, Rika Rafikah Agustin

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

This literature review examines the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) on science education, particularly in middle schools, and addresses both its limitations and future directions. This review critically assesses the potential implications of AI on science learning in middle school. It does so by examining 17 Scopus-indexed studies. The review reveals significant positive outcomes regarding how web-based AI-powered education affects students' learning outcomes, technological skills, and better decision-making. Despite these promising results, this article recognizes the possible dangers and difficulties associated with implementing AI in the classroom, such as limited access to technology in the region, reliance on AI, and …

Fy2025 All Salaries $30-$50,000, Clemson University

Salary Reports

No abstract provided.

Building Effective Partnerships Between International Aid Organizations And Civil Society: An‬ Integrated Approach To Tackling Stunting In Indonesia‬, Nayla Punjabi

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

‬ ‭ This study examines the dynamics of collaboration between international aid‬ ‭ organizations and civil society, using stunting in rural Indonesian communities as a case study.‬ ‭ Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition during early childhood, leads to irreversible physical‬ ‭ and cognitive impairment. Addressing the cultural nuances of this issue requires integrated‬ ‭ efforts, highlighting the need to evaluate how international organizations can contribute‬ ‭ effectively. This investigation draws on four primary interviews and relevant literature to analyze‬ ‭ the factors that enable and hinder successful partnerships.‬ ‭ The findings identify significant barriers to collaboration, including top-heavy‬ ‭ organizational …

Global Issues And Research Trends On Science Learning Based On The Scopus Database From 2019 To 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis, Mei Indra Jayanti, Umar Umar, Syarifuddin Syarifuddin

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Previous research tends to examine science learning in general, but less focus on specific sub-topics, such as inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, or STEAM approaches. The research aims to map the trend of research development related to science learning. There are 987 metadata of Scopus-indexed journal articles from 2019 to 2024. They are analyzed bibliometrically using VOSviewer software combined with the R program and Biblioshiny to find trends in science learning research. The results revealed the development of science learning research from 2019 to 2024. The highest number of Scopus-indexed in 2022 reached 228 publication articles (23.10%). Huwer J's position is …

The Effect Of The Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Model In The Context Of Socio-Scientific Issues (Ssi) On Critical Thinking Ability On Digestive System Material, Maitsaa Rihhadatul Aisy, Eli Trisnowati, Siswanto Siswanto

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Science education emphasizes direct experience to develop competence in exploring and understanding nature to foster the ability to think critically, collaborate, be scientific, and communicate as important aspects of life skills. This research aims to analyze the effect of learning using the problem-based learning (PBL) model in the context of socio-scientific issues (SSI) on critical thinking skills on digestive system material. This research is quantitative research using a quasi-experimental design. The population is class VIII students of State Junior High School 2 Subah for the 2023/2024 academic year. The sample was class VIIIA as the experimental class and class VIIIC …

Ssi-Integrated Pjbl Model In Biodiversity Topics: Is It Effective For Increasing Students' Digital Literacy?, Amanda Syifa Maolida, Widi Purwianingsih, Taufik Rahman

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Educational institutions can utilize digital technology to engage students in various learning models. The presence of technology must be combined with 21st-century skills, including digital literacy. This research aims to determine the increase in digital literacy (communication and collaboration, critical thinking, ICT familiarity, data literacy, device security, dan personal security) of high school students in the application of project-based learning (PjBL) integrated with socio-scientific issues in biodiversity material. The method used in this research is the pre-experimental method with a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The population and sample are class X students from one of the high schools in Bandung City, …

Pathogenic Variant In Atm Gene (P.Gly301arg) Due To Missense/Snv Mutation, Lena Lutz

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Poster Presentation

Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy In Laryngeal Cancer: A Comprehensive Cle Scoring System, Rishab Samant, Akhilesh Wodeyar, Sherin James, Benjamin B. Kasten, Jason Warram

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Oral Presentation