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2025-03-26 Sga Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Student Government Association.

Student Government Association Records

Meeting minutes of the Student Government Association from March 26, 2025.

Formation Of New Ethnic Towns In Japan And Its Effect On The Local Economy: A Case Study Of Nishi-Kawaguchi Chinatown, Hiroya Takamatsu

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This study examines the formation of Nishi-Kawaguchi Chinatown, a new, socially accepted neighborhood in the suburbs of a greater metropolitan area in Japan, with a growing settlement of foreign residents. The study highlights factors leading to the formation of ethnic towns in Japan’s regional communities and their social and economic impact by addressing three research questions: What factors led to Chinese immigrants settling in Nishi-Kawaguchi? Why are there so many Chinese restaurants in Nishi-Kawaguchi? How did the formation of Nishi-Kawaguchi Chinatown impact the local economy? An interview survey of restaurant owners in Nishi-Kawaguchi Chinatown was conducted, and the resultant data …

Cabin Crew Leadership Styles During Covid-19: A Case Of Thailand, Phobphison Phob-Udom, Thanavutd Chutiphongdech, Teepakorn Kampitak

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the airline industry, causing a sharp decline in international air travel. To survive, airlines quickly adopted cost-cutting strategies, including human resource retrenchments. These job losses created widespread job insecurity, leading to negative consequences such as depression, lower motivation, job dissatisfaction, and a decline in overall productivity among cabin crews. During a crisis, leadership becomes a strategic tool for maintaining employee performance, as leadership styles play a key role in reducing job stress and anxiety among subordinates. Although studies on crisis leadership in tourism and hospitality are somewhat prevalent, little attention has been paid to the …

The Smart Village Approach For Employing Technology To Enhance Quality Of Life And Achieve Sustainability In Rural Areas, Amira Mohammed Elnady, Rania Elghamry, Enji Eldarwish

Journal of Engineering Research

The construction of smart villages represents an innovative and forward-thinking vision aimed at bringing about a radical transformation in the lives of rural communities. It seeks to integrate advanced technology and smart solutions into the very core of the infrastructure and services provided to village residents. In a world characterized by rapid development and accelerating changes, it has become essential to keep up with technological advancements and promote sustainable development worldwide, including in rural areas. Smart villages serve as an innovative model for sustainable development, striving to enhance the quality of life for their residents by providing a more efficient …

Finding Aid For The Yocona International Folk Festival Collection (Mum00954)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Established in 2006, the Yocona International Folk Festival is a non-profit organization which preserves traditional intangible cultures such as music, dance, and storytelling; inspires children to learn about language, history, and geography through the powerful medium of the arts; and develops heritage tourism across Mississippi.

The collection contains materials related to the Yocona International Folk Festival, including programs, administrative files, correspondence, posters, t-shirts, and other materials.

Perceptions Of An “Application Cap”: A Survey Of Ophthalmology Residency Program Directors, Justin Flood, Sagar Jagdish Shah, Roshni Vasaiwala, Anjali Tannan, Jhansi Raju

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: To determine residency program directors’ (PD) perceptions of the ophthalmology match process, particularly regarding their opinions on a potential "application cap" that would limit the number of programs to which an applicant can apply. Methods: An Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO)-endorsed survey targeted U.S. PDs from the 2021 and 2022 cycles. A survey was initially distributed on 02/14/2023 with a single email reminder approximately 3 months later. All responses were anonymous and collected via a secure Qualtrics link. Results: Of the 45/121 PD respondents (37.2% response rate), 88.9% supported an application cap and suggested a median of …

Using Google Forms To Create An Accurate, Hipaa Compliant Database For Rare And Poorly Coded Diseases In Uveitis, Shreya Swaminathan, James P. Dunn, Jordan D. Deaner

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: The International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems, tenth revision (ICD-10) coding in electronic health record (EHR) systems is unable to accurately characterize certain uveitis subtypes. We describe our experience with coding errors in our EHR system and our experience using Google Forms to create a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant database to accurately characterize rare and poorly coded diseases in uveitis. Methods: This pilot single-center retrospective, consecutive case series included patients diagnosed with uveitis to assess the frequency of inaccurate coding in our MDI (MDIntelleSys, Nextech Systems LLC) EHR using ICD-10 codes and …

Geographical Analysis Noise Pollution Levels In Basra City, Suha Walid Mustafa

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The aim of the study is Highlight on the on the environmental impacts and levels of noise pollution in the city of Basra, and to determine the spatial patterns of the phenomenon under study. To achieve this, noise levels were measured in the streets, neighborhoods, shops and buildings of the city of Basra and were distributed into 6 geographical patterns (traffic - residential - commercial - educational - recreational). -Healthy) at a rate of six measurements for each type (highest and lowest). Then the data was processed using the SPSS program and based on the descriptive analytical approach. The results …

Springscape: The Nature Coast And The Making Of Modern Florida, 1820s-Present, Douglas E. Ponticos

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

According to an oft-repeated tale, the Florida we know today emerged as a dreamscape of tourism, retirement, and suburbanization during the second half of the twentieth century. Growth victimized nature. This dissertation deeply unsettles that story. The history of the Nature Coast exposes not just nature’s agency but its primacy in the development of modern Florida.

Using surveys, maps, census data, personal correspondence, government documents, business records, timber reports, advertising materials, and hydrological research, this dissertation follows time and water across landscapes, into the Upper Floridan Aquifer, and back out again. Each chapter explores a single landscape within the Nature …

Anchored Networks: Navigating Formal And Informal Pathways To Access Educational Resources In Transient And Military Families, Lara Ray

Dissertations

This study examines how Navy families in San Diego establish and use formal and informal networks to access educational resources for their children following relocation. Grounded in social capital theory, the research employed a multiple-case study approach, integrating data from interviews, focus groups, and digital analysis of Navy-affiliated social media platforms. The study explores how parents navigate these networks to promote their children’s academic success, with particular attention to key decision-making moments, resource negotiation, and equity considerations. Participants included Navy spouses from diverse ranks (E-3 to O-6) and socioeconomic backgrounds, providing insight into disparities in resource access. Findings reveal that …

An International Framework And A Local Standardised Test: A Former Item Writer’S Autoethnography, Xuan Minh Ngo

The Qualitative Report

A recent trend dominating education worldwide is the enactment of external accountability frameworks and standards-based assessment. Likewise, in language education, international standards like the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) have been increasingly used for local standardised test development and alignment. However, there has been little research into the application of the CEFR in item writing, the activity of creating new items and associated materials, in local standardised testing contexts. To bridge this gap, this autoethnography shares my firsthand experience of writing items for a locally-developed, CEFR-aligned standardised English test in Vietnam. By combining evocative and analytic autoethnography, I aim …

The Shorthorn: May 12, 1925

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1920s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: March 11, 1924

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1920s

No abstract provided.

How Employers Shape The Earnings Gap Between Mothers And Fathers, Rebecca Jack, Daniel Tannenbaum, Brenden Timpe

Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs

No abstract provided.

Economic Analysis Of Global And Local Policies For Respecting Planetary Boundaries, Thomas Hertel

Department of Agricultural Economics Faculty Publications

In a series of highly cited papers over the period of 2009–2023, earth system scientists have identified a set of nine planetary boundaries that must not be breached if we wish to avoid catastrophic consequences for nature and humanity. These range from well-mixed, global boundaries, such as climate-altering atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations, to localized limits on freshwater availability and reactive nitrogen entering the environment. Recent estimates suggest that six of the nine planetary boundaries have already been breached. The food system is a key driver of these exceedances and, therefore, must play a key role in any solutions. However, the …

Developing Students' Sociotechnical Thinking In The Humanities-Engineering Classroom: A Treatment Versus Control Study Using A Scenario-Based Assessment, Lori Czerwionka, Siddhant S. Joshi, Gabriel O. Rios-Rojas, Kirsten A. Davis

School of Engineering Education Faculty Publications

Background

Engineering problems are open-ended and complex, involving technical and social aspects, yet engineering education focuses on technical training and closed-ended problems. To prepare engineering students, curricula should foster sociotechnical thinking—the ability to consider the interplay of technical and social factors during problem solving. Although educational interventions in this area show promise, further insight into the benefits of interdisciplinary interventions is warranted, particularly with treatment and control group designs.

Purpose

We examine the effect of a Humanities-Informed Engineering Projects (HIEP) course on students' sociotechnical thinking development.

Method

We compared the sociotechnical thinking development of engineering students who took the HIEP …

Elevated Extinction Risk In Over One-Fifth Of Native North American Pollinators, Tara Cornelisse, David W. Inouye, Rebecca E. Irwin, Sarina Jepsen, Jonathan R. Mawdsley, Margaret Ormes, Jaret Daniels, Diane M. Debinski, Terry Griswold, John Klymko, Michael C. Orr, Leif Richardson, Nicole Sears, Dale Schweitzer, Bruce E. Young

Biology Faculty Publications

Pollinators are critical for food production and ecosystem function. Although native pollinators are thought to be declining, the evidence is limited. This first, taxonomically diverse assessment for mainland North America north of Mexico reveals that 22.6% (20.6 to 29.6%) of the 1,579 species in the best-studied vertebrate and insect pollinator groups have elevated risk of extinction. All three pollinating bat species are at risk and bees are the insect group most at risk (best estimate, 34.7% of 472 species assessed, range 30.3 to 43.0%). Substantial numbers of butterflies (19.5% of 632 species, range 19.1 to 21.0%) and moths (16.1% of …

Volume 12 Issue 2

NEBO: A Literary Journal

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal is a heartfelt tribute to mentorship, education, and the transformative role of teachers, exploring the profound impact educators have on students and the literary world. Originally archived as Volume 12, Issue 2, this issue is actually Volume 17, Issue 1, covering Fall 1998. Due to necessary metadata adjustments in the digital archiving process, some volume and issue numbers in the online collection may not match those printed in the original journals.

Many of the works in this issue reflect on the legacy of learning, with poetry, fiction, and …

Volume 6, Issue 2

NEBO: A Literary Journal

This issue of Nebo: A Literary Journal continues its tradition of publishing a diverse array of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art, offering a platform for both emerging and established writers. Originally archived as Volume 6, Issue 2, this issue is actually Volume 10, Issue 2, covering Fall 1992. Due to necessary metadata adjustments in the digital archiving process, some volume and issue numbers in the online collection may not match those printed in the original journals.

Featuring an eclectic mix of contemporary poetry, short fiction, and literary essays, this issue captures a broad spectrum of themes, …

Lunch Begins At St. Andrews Hall, Lunch Time

Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference

Lunch begins at St. Andrews Hall

Conference Moves To St. Andrews Hall Via Anthony Wayne Drive For Mid-Day Activities, Including Lunch., Transition To St. Andrews Hall For Mid-Day Activities, Including Lunch

Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference

Conference moves to St. Andrew's Hall via Anthony Wayne Drive for Mid-Day Activities, including Lunch.

Campus transportation available to and from St. Andrews Hall by request.

Sostenibilidad Ambiental En Comunidades Mayas: Riesgos Y Desafíos En La Era Del Cambio Climático, Gertrudis Guzmán Noh Dr.

Journal of Maya Heritage

El presente artículo analiza las dinámicas de sostenibilidad ambiental en comunidades mayas del estado de Yucatán, México, enfocándose en los riesgos ambientales y las respuestas adaptativas desarrolladas frente al cambio climático. El trabajo se desarrolló en tres comunidades: Yaxunah, caracterizada por la producción artesanal y la sobreexplotación del árbol de Chaká (Bursera simaruba); Ixil, que enfrenta disputas territoriales e inundaciones recurrentes; y Sotuta, afectada por la contaminación acuífera derivada de una granja porcina en zonas aledañas. Metodológicamente, se implementó un enfoque de investigación acción participativa que integró diálogo de saberes, matrices de análisis de riesgo y estrategias de intervención comunitaria. …

Inside A Youth Participatory Action Research (Ypar) Process: A Practitioner’S Communicative Experience Navigating Processual And Relational Power Dynamics Within Ypar, Lacey Nicole Stein

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the communicative dimensions of Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR), with particular attention to the power dynamics embedded in the processual and relational aspects of the research process. Through a meta-level examination of a nearly two-year YPAR project, this study illuminates how communication can function for YPAR practitioners as they navigate YPAR's complex power structures, thereby addressing a significant gap in existing literature. The study employs Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis to reveal nuanced findings in two key areas. First, it identifies the communicative complexities of enacting multiple adult roles within YPAR, including those of "superior" adult, facilitator, …

The Impact Of Covid-19 On The United States Higher Education System, Phoenix Daniel Van Wormer

University Honors Theses

In the spring of 2020, colleges across the United States rapidly transitioned to online/remote learning during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Since then, online and remote learning have evolved into an integral component of higher education. This thesis examines the extent to which COVID-19-mandated remote and online learning impacted students pursuing higher education in the United States. By utilizing research that compares academic structures before and after the pandemic, I demonstrate how the shift to online and remote learning has changed teaching and learning methods. I also evaluate the impact of these changes on student performance and engagement, with particular focus …

Session Iia: Social Issues Presentation 1 - Portraying Appalachia: Comparing Two Shows, Morgan Lilly

Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference

Using the movie Deliverance, I analyze how the two shows, Beverly Hillbillies and Heartstrings portray Appalachia and how the scholarship reacts to the shows.

From Shatter Zone To Shatterbelt: The Role Of The Three Seas Initiative In Shaping Central And Eastern Europe, Ian Murphy

Graduate Research Conference (GSIS)

The Three Seas Initiative (TSI) is a relatively new political and economic platform aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure development in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). This initiative seeks to address the region’s historical underdevelopment and lack of north-south connectivity. This paper examines the role of the TSI in the context of a changing geopolitical landscape, where Russia and China are increasingly seeking to exert influence. The central research question is: Does the TSI represent a fundamental shift in the CEE region, and how can it foster interdependence while mitigating the risk of conflict? I argue that the TSI signifies …

The Frozen Sleeping Giant: How The U.S. Can Awaken To Arctic Challenges And Advance Its Northern Interests, Daniel White

Graduate Research Conference (GSIS)

For much of human history, the Arctic Ocean was persistently inaccessible to mass trade and transportation. With warming global temperatures, the ice of the Arctic Ocean is slowly giving way to navigable ocean, and creating new opportunities for states wanting to take advantage of the upcoming maritime access. With U.S. adversaries like Russia and China pursuing their Arctic interests, one would assume that the U.S. is hard at work at reinforcing its Arctic territory. Despite the United States being the global hegemon, scholars have remained puzzled as to why the U.S. has continued an apparent apathy towards the Arctic. This …

Embedding And Enabling Multi-Domain Combat Capabilities With Partners And Allies: A Joint Concept Proposal, Nathan Colvin, Aljoša Kaučevič, Randall Mercer

Graduate Research Conference (GSIS)

Future military operations will rely upon a coalition partnership’s ability to conduct regional and global operations across all domains. Currently the US has the most robust multi-domain skill sets of any existing military force, but the US cannot be solely responsible for operations around the globe. To do so would be geopolitically and economically infeasible. An answer may be to build cohesive coalition force units capable of combining localized capabilities and specialized US global competencies. The ability to respond to any type of threat through the synergy of coalition strengths will act to deter regional threats throughout the cooperation, competition, …

The Shorthorn: February 13, 1923

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1920s

No abstract provided.

Maintaining Well-Being: Coping Strategies For Prolonged Traumatic Experiences From The Stories Of Ukrainian Educators During The Wartime, Natalya Rakevich

Educational Studies Dissertations

This qualitative, phenomenological study aimed to better understand how and whether educators can maintain well-being during prolonged trauma. This study examines the experiences of Ukrainian educators living in non-occupied territories during wartime. The following research questions guided the study: What coping strategies do educators use to take care of themselves? What coping strategies do educators use with their students? How do educators perceive mindfulness and storytelling? A conceptual framework was created to better understand the topics of stress, trauma, being, well-being, surviving, suffering, and coping mechanisms through a literature review. Data collection occurred in February and March 2024, two years …