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Bridging Diversity And Discipline: Stakeholder Perceptions Of Dei And Technical Rigor In Agriculture Education, David A. Yarbrough

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

School-based agricultural education (SBAE) serves as a foundational model for preparing students through classroom instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), and FFA involvement. This study examined the perceptions of Georgia high school agricultural educators regarding how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives impact technical rigor and traditional agricultural knowledge within SBAE programs. Educators reported that DEI efforts did not compromise technical rigor, and traditional elements, such as SAE and FFA, remained central to program success. These findings suggest that inclusion and tradition can coexist, with DEI seen as a complement rather than a conflict with SBAE goals. The results provide valuable …

An Examination Of The Current Status Of Middle School Agricultural Education And Perceptions Amongst State Ffa Leaders, Alex Holman, Timothy Alexander Holman Jr.

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

Middle school agricultural education programs were first officially recognized within the National FFA Organization in 1988 when 7th and 8th grade students were granted FFA membership. This study was conducted to examine the current status of middle school agricultural education programs and the perceptions of state FFA leaders across the United States, especially with the recent addition of 5th and 6th grade students being granted membership. Using a mixed-methods survey distributed to 52 state FFA leaders in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the study gathered enrollment data, participation opportunities, and perceived advantages and disadvantages associated …

Alabama Agriculture Teachers’ Perceptions Toward Compensation And Extended Contracts, Allison Kincer

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

The purpose of the current study was to explore Alabama agriculture teachers’ perceptions toward compensation and extended contract grants that the state offers annually. The current study was a microreplication of Still and Solomonson’s (2024) prior study and was conceptually framed by their agriculture teacher compensation model. Using a Qualtrics-based data collection instrument, the researcher used multiple points of contact as recommended by Dillman et al. (2014) and collected usable data from 95 Alabama agriculture teachers. The researcher used descriptive statistics to analyze all data collected as part of the current study. The researcher found that respondents felt they …

The Value Of Advanced Degrees In Agricultural Communities, Classrooms, And Ffa Chapters Of Georgia Agriculture Education, James L. Hunter

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 established federal funding for vocational education in the United States, and school-based agriculture (SBAE) programs are a result of that act. SBAE teachers face the same challenges that other educators face. The attrition rate of SBAE teachers is in line with the national average of teachers in other content areas, and researchers have studied to try to ascertain why some teachers stay while others leave the profession. Many factors contribute to a teacher remaining within the education profession, while other factors lead to a teacher changing professions. The study examined the impact of advanced degrees …

Agreement On Climate Change, Trade And Sustainability: Forging New Frontiers In Trade And Sustainability Debate, Rishabha Meena, Apoorva Singh Vishnoi

Indian Journal of International Economic Law

The Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS) is a historic international trade agreement that weaves environmental considerations into a traditional trade agreement. While only four countries, namely New Zealand, Switzerland, Iceland, and Costa Rica, are Parties to the ACCTS, it is open to new members, and a textual analysis of its review provisions underscores the commitment of ACCTS Parties to ‘design flexibility’. Its Chapters liberalising trade in environmental goods and services, disciplining fossil fuel subsidies and providing voluntary guidelines on ecolabelling mark it as an international trade agreement with many historical firsts. This Article will undertake a legal …

Finding Method To Madness: The Indian Supreme Court's Dignity Jurisprudence, Aishani Gupta

National Law School of India Review

This article critically examines the Indian Supreme Court’s use of the concept of dignity in constitutional adjudication. Though the Indian Constitution references dignity only thrice, its substantive development has occurred mainly through case law. Using recent literature on dignity as well as case law between 1978 and 2023 this article categorises three main uses of dignity: (i) the constitutional status of dignity; (ii) the expansion of dignity; (iii) homage to dignity. The paper argues that while dignity is necessarily multifaceted, its application should be consistent across similar fact patterns to ensure consistency. To support this, the author analyzes nine Supreme …

Nils And Blockchains: The Good, The Bad And Avoiding The Ugly (With Comments By Nick Nugent And John Spellman), Joan Macleod Heminway

Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law

No abstract provided.

Gamification And Geography Education: A Survey And Typology Of Games, Ruth Ohaka

Graduate Research Papers

Gamification in education transforms traditional, non-gaming contexts (i.e., classrooms) by incorporating challenges and scenarios with their own rules, stories, and stakes. In geography education, teachers have sought ways to gamify the classroom, develop students’ spatial reasoning, and develop place-based capabilities for critical thinking and problem-solving, making complex geographical and environmental concepts more relatable and accessible to the students. Regardless of the documented achievements with gamification, such as more engagement, deeper understanding, and increased motivation, there remains a lack of a comprehensive typology of games used within geography education. This paper aims to develop a typology of games used in education …

Challenging The Myth Of The Good-Bad Mother Dichotomy: Why A Relational Framework (Doulia) For Social Caring Matters For Homeless Unaccompanied Mothers, Méabh Savage Dr

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

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Critical Environmental Communication Framework, Shumaila J. Bhatti, Srivi Ramasubramanian, Andrea Feldpausch-Parker, Bruno Takahashi, Silje Kristiansen

Media Studies - All Scholarship

This study develops a Critical Environmental Communication (CEC) framework to assess the landscape of Environmental Communication research and to what extent and in which ways critical and justice-oriented perspectives are included. The CEC framework consists of four interconnected themes: (a) Marginalized Ecocultural Identities, (b) Context and Scale, (c) Power and Agency, and (d) Justice, Equity, Diversity, Access, and Inclusion (JEDAI). Using this framework in a bibliometric analysis examining 1,297 Environmental Communication publications, we assess the occurrence of these themes in the scholarship. Our analysis found that Marginalized Ecocultural Identities, and Context and Scale were most frequently occurring, while Power and …

Educ 3410/Envi 3410: The Natural Environment And Well-Being, Laura Van Zandt Allen, Courtney Crim

Trinity Syllabi Collection

Course Description

The course introduces students to the benefits of natural environments on human health and well-being. Topics of study include the historical and cultural traditions of human’s connections to nature, theoretical frameworks and mechanisms of human/nature connections, implementation of interdisciplinary research agendas, as well as implications for education, diversity, health policy, and urban planning. A significant portion of the course will take place in the field, where students will explore local and regional parks, nature-based educational settings, and the practice of forest therapy. While most field work will take place during the 3-hour course time frame, there will be …

Balancing Noise And Nurture: Stress And Mental Health In Captive Squirrel Monkeys At The San Antonio Zoo, Jasmin A. Sudds

Undergraduate Student Research Awards

No abstract provided.

That’S Using Your Head! Head Shaking, Nodding, And Smiling As Evidentiary Admissions, Marc Ginsberg

UIC Law Open Access Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

The Siren Song Of Territoriality, Robin J. Effron, Alan M. Trammell

Scholarly Articles

Territoriality—the theory that a state’s physical borders determine its power and sovereignty—boasts a long, venerable history. For centuries, it served as the dominant political theory for myriad ideas. It defined a wide range of doctrines, including personal jurisdiction, choice of law, and prescriptive jurisdiction. By the middle of the twentieth century, though, this rigid territoriality no longer described or responded to the challenges of a society that had grown increasingly mobile and interconnected. Courts replaced inflexible territorial theories with more functional theories rooted in fairness and state regulatory interests.

In recent years, territoriality has seen a curious resurgence. The Supreme …

Revolutionising Indoor Air Quality To Stop Pandemics With Germicidal Ultraviolet (Guv) Technology, P. Jacob Bueno De Mesquita

Arts & Sciences Faculty Publications

This exclusive interview with Assistant Professor of Public Health and leader of TheHuman Health and Harmony Lab (H3) Jacob Bueno de Mesquita explores the hiddendangers of shared air, the transformative potential of Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV)technology, and the vision for a future where indoor spaces contribute to healthier, moreresilient communities.

Universal Public Defense, Alexis Hoag-Fordjour

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

How Are Ideologies False? A Reconstruction Of The Marxian Concept, Brian Leiter

Articles

No abstract provided.

A Natural Law Approach To Parental Rights, Richard Epstein

Articles

No abstract provided.

Contracts: A Context And Practice Casebook (2025), Michael Hunter Schwartz, Adrian J. Walters, Kris Franklin

Books

This innovative casebook places students in roles as practitioners handling simulated law practice problems; provides context in the form of an overview of the law; includes exercises, visual aids, case illustrations, and call-out notes designed to promote self-reflective reading; spells out how the issues covered in the chapter tend to arise; and ends with professionalism inquiries addressing ethical and professional identity questions suggested by the materials in the chapter. The use of color, charts, diagrams, and illustrations throughout the book add visual interest, promote clarity, and provide emphasis to aid comprehension.

The fourth edition of Contracts: A Context and Practice …

The Limits Of Tradition: Counterman, True Threats, And The Categorical Approach To Free Speech, Brett Zicari

Catholic University Journal of Law and Technology

Tradition is in vogue.[1] Across a wide variety of areas, the Supreme Court has embraced “history and tradition” as its primary methodology for determining the meaning of constitutional provisions.[2] Recently the Court has even suggested that a restriction on the use of names in trademarks could rest entirely on its traditional status,[3] but nowhere has this move toward tradition been as robust or longstanding as in the speech context. Since the 1940s, the Supreme Court has invoked tradition to defend content-based or categorical restrictions, and more recently, it has purported to rely exclusively on tradition.[4] The …

An Analysis Of Kenya Sign Language In Children’S Programming On Kenyan Tv: Towards Effective Strategies For Incorporating Ksl On Akili Tv Programs, Anne Junny Sato

Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation

In Kenya, the inclusion of Kenya Sign Language (KSL) in children's programs on television holds significant potential for fostering inclusivity and accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community. However, the effective integration of KSL into children's programming requires careful planning, consideration of linguistic and cultural nuances, and utilization of appropriate strategies. This capstone project aims to analyse the utilisation of KSL in children’s TV programming and propose effective strategies for incorporating KSL in children's programs on Akili TV, a prominent television channel in Kenya. Drawing from linguistic theories, such as Chomsky's Language Acquisition Device (LAD), and global …

Introduction To The Special Issue: Current Challenges In Reproduction And Law, Régine Tremblay

Canadian Journal of Family Law

No abstract provided.

A Last Full Measure: Defining Insurrection In The Fourteenth Amendment, Caleb Wootan

Mitchell Hamline Law Journal of Public Policy and Practice

No abstract provided.

Front Matter

Canadian Journal of Family Law

No abstract provided.

Intersecting Abuse Of People And Animals In Practice: Implications Of The Connection Between Intimate Partner Violence And Animal Abuse For Family Justice Professionals, Amy Fitzgerald, Valerie Monckton, Kerri Thomson, Kendra Coulter

Canadian Journal of Family Law

According to recent estimates, 60% of Canadian homes have at least one cat or dog, and the number continues to climb. Often considered family members, these animals are vulnerable to family violence. Their presence can also render human victims of violence more vulnerable: research indicates many victims delay leaving their abuser out of concern for their animals or consider returning to the abusive relationship because their abuser has the animal companions. Despite a substantial body of literature documenting the link between intimate partner violence (IPV) and animal abuse, research has not examined how family law professionals encounter and deal with …

Sorting Out Surrogacy: Three Considerations For Evidence-Informed Law Reform, Vanessa Gruben, Alana Cattapan

Canadian Journal of Family Law

This article draws on novel survey research with surrogates in Canada—the Exploring Surrogates Experiences and Insights Survey—to examine three critical issues for potential law reform: (1) reimbursement and compensation (i.e., payment); (2) the work of surrogacy agencies; and (3) surrogacy arrangements involving foreign intended parents. Following a brief history of the regulation of surrogacy in Canada and a description of the survey’s methods, it explores each of these areas in turn, using the survey results to identify considerations for law reform. It argues that while the current legislative and regulatory framework largely addresses key issues related to commercialization and commodification, …

Islamic Themes In Us Hip-Hop Culture, Anders Ackfeldt

Music & Performance in Muslim Contexts

Explores how Islam is produced in American hip-hop culture by both Muslims and non-Muslims

Islam has been a part of hip-hop culture since it sprang from New York’s street culture in the 1970s. Today hip-hop has evolved into a global artform with a diversity of Muslim Islamic discourses expressed. Using tools from the field of social semiotics, this book examines how Islamic themes feature in US hip-hop culture, maintaining a particular awareness that both Muslims as well as non-Muslims participate in their production.

Anders Ackfeldt analyses a collection of lyrics, sounds and images to show how Islamic themes are featured …

Nick Felaris Master Of Fine Arts, Nick Felaris

School of Art Graduate Exhibitions, Portfolios, and Theses

No abstract provided.

Intersection Between Individual, Household, Environmental And System Level Factors In Defining Risk And Resilience For Children In Kenya’S Asal: A Qualitative Study, Esther Chongwo, Barack Aoko, Martha Kaniala, Moses Wesala, Phillis Magoma, Eunice Njoroge, Susan Nyamanya, Joyce Marangu, Anil Khamis, Amina Abubakar

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

Introduction: Children growing up in arid and semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) face heightened risks, often resulting in poor developmental outcomes. In Kenya, the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) exhibit the lowest health and developmental indicators among children. Despite these risks, some children grow up successfully and overcome the challenges. However, there is limited comprehensive data on sources of risks and resilience in these children, particularly research that incorporates community perspectives and indigenous knowledge. Systematic documentation of factors influencing child outcomes is crucial for understanding the overall burden, informing policy and implementing targeted interventions. This study aimed at …

Virginia Commonwealth University Undergraduate Bulletin (2025), Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Bulletins

Undergraduate bulletin for Virginia Commonwealth University for the academic year 2025-2026. It includes information on academic regulations, degree requirements, course offerings, faculty, academic calendar, and tuition and expenses for undergraduate programs