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The Systematic Devaluation Of Legal Scholarship In Criminology And Criminal Justice, Henry F. Fradella

Touro Law Review

Certain bibliometrics have become important indicators of scholarly impact despite their many weaknesses. This Article presents data demonstrating the shortcomings of using citation counts and journal impact factors for law-based scholarship. Moreover, the Article argues that reliance on these flawed metrics is just one example of how scholars in criminology and criminal justice (“CCJ”) systematically devalue legal scholarship.

The Article begins by offering quotations from social scientists that provide insights into the negative ways they view legal scholars and their work. It also quotes from interviews conducted with CCJ scholars who hold a law degree and either earned or are …

Loopholes Of Liberty: The Supreme Court’S Evisceration Of The Fourth Amendment, David J. Looney

Touro Law Review

The Fourth Amendment’s protections against unwarranted government intrusion are currently undermined by the Supreme Court’s third party and open fields doctrines, which permit warrantless access to shared data and private land beyond a home’s curtilage, clashing with the Amendment’s aim to safeguard privacy and property in an era of advanced surveillance. These doctrines enable arbitrary governmental overreach, necessitating urgent review to restore constitutional protections. Rooted in Enlightenment principles, the Fourth Amendment historically protected “papers” and “effects” from physical trespass, as seen in Boyd v. United States. Katz v. United States introduced a “reasonable expectation of privacy” test, but its subjective …

Evaluating Competitive Equality: The Department Of Education’S Regulations And Impact On Title Ix In Women’S Sports, Lola-Marie Pyros

Touro Law Review

Title IX was enacted to guarantee women equal opportunities in athletics by preserving competitive fairness. That objective has been challenged by evolving policies on transgender participation in women’s sports. Proponents of inclusion frame the issue as a matter of civil rights, while opponents emphasize physiological differences between the sexes that remain even after medical transition. Shifting interpretations by the Department of Education, influenced by changes in presidential administrations, have created legal uncertainty, culminating in Tennessee v. Cardona, which rejected an expansive definition of “sex” to include gender identity. This Note argues that maintaining the integrity of women’s athletics requires recognition …

Celebrity Trademark Overload: The Rising Issue Of Excessive Registrations And Reverse Confusion, Lola-Marie Pyros

Touro Law Review

Celebrities use trademark law not only to protect their brands, but also to stake claims on a vast range of potential marks through intent to use (“ITU”) applications—often before any real commercial plan exists. This practice allows celebrities to reserve rights ranging from viral catchphrases to their children’s names which crowds the trademark register, delays legitimate filings by smaller businesses, and forces challengers into costly legal battles. A separate but equally troubling issue arises when a celebrity’s brand overshadows a preexisting weaker mark. In “reverse confusion” cases, courts often focus on whether the celebrity acted willfully, ignoring the fact that …

Rethinking Behavioral Reassignment In School Systems: A Restorative Model For Holistic Intervention, Gabriel M. Velez, Thomas Durkin, Kristin Haglund, John H. Grych, Julie Novak, Sherri Walker, Emily Goldstein Nolan, Amanda Krzykowski, Janessa Doucette, Drew Deluito, Bridget Schock

Psychology Faculty Research and Publications

Growing evidence over the last few decades has highlighted that punitive approaches in schools perpetuate violence, furthering inequities, deepening issues of safety, and negatively impacting young people’s development. These impacts are particularly felt in under-resourced urban schools situated in contexts of community violence. Partially, in response, an increasing number of schools and school districts are engaging in restorative practices. This trauma-informed, strengths-based framework focuses on relationships, healing, and accountability. This article contributes to the growing literature on the potential of restorative justice to promote equity in urban schools and educational systems by outlining the development and model of a restorative …

La Dinámica Estabilización / Desestabilización Social En La Serie Televisiva Peaky Blinders: Análisis Semiótico, Edgar Ávila-González Ph.D., Romano Ponce-Diaz Ph.D., Juan Carlos González-Vidal Ph.D.

STEM for Success Resources

Tesis para obtener el grado de: Doctor en Arte y Cultura

Ski Jumpers From Kongsberg, Norway, Dominated Competition 1938 - Ruud Brothers Tour The Country Demonstrating Their Ski Jumping Skills, John W. Lundin

Works by Local Authors

This essay was written for the Norsk Bergverksmuseum (Norwegian Mining Museum) in

Kongsberg, Norway to provide a brief history of some of the ski jumpers from that small town

who competed in the U.S. and dominated the sport from the 1920s through the 1940s. This was

known as the Kongsberg Era, and the Kongsberg technique of ski jumping, developed by the

Ruud brothers, was the style used by most competitors.

In summer 2025, Mining museum staff contacted the Washington State Ski and

Snowboard Museum seeking information about ski jumping trophies in their collections that

were won by Kongsbergers in tournaments …

Heart Of An Athlete: Educating On The Importance Of Cardiovascular Screening Of High School Athletes, Tiffany Michelle Haley

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

There is a lack of education regarding cardiovascular screening and the incidence of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in high school athletes. The target population needing improved education is primarily school faculty, staff, trainers, and coaches. Effective cardiovascular screening and education will aid in the prevention of a catastrophic injury, including SCA and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Educating high school faculty and staff will bring forth awareness of signs and symptoms of SCA and aid in proper care and treatment for high school athletes who are at higher risk. The goal of this project was to educate faculty and staff on …

Teaching With Confidence: Strengthening Nurse Education On Heart Failure Using The Teach-Back Method, Melany Boyd

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Heart failure remains one of the leading causes of hospital readmissions, often due to poor patient understanding of self-care instructions provided at discharge. Nurses play a critical role in patient education, yet many lack confidence and competence in delivering effective education. Additionally, inconsistencies and discharge materials, such as outdated or excessive documentation, can overwhelm patients and hinder their ability to retain vital information. Standardized education enhances the learning experience and ensures consistent messaging across the healthcare system. This project aimed to improve nurses’ confidence and competence in educating heart failure patients at discharge by 10% through the implementation of the …

Addressing Physical Inactivity In Cabarrus County, Amy S. Hicks

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: 21% of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, residents report complete physical inactivity during their leisure time, contributing to various health problems affecting 29% to 33% of Cabarrus County residents aged 40 to 84.

Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to implement and evaluate a 3-week community walking challenge (Trim Before the Turkey Walking Challenge) to increase physical activity and social connectedness among Cabarrus County residents aged 50 and older.

Methods: A pre- and post-program survey design was used to evaluate participant-reported physical activity levels and sense of social engagement. Participants were recruited through the …

Menguak Status Dan Legalitas Rupiah Digital Sebagai Legal Tender (Perspektif Teori Keadilan Bermartabat), Sylvia Setjoatmadja, Jeferson Kameo

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Digital technology and modern telecommunications have been and will continue to be key factors in the emergence of various innovative products. One such innovative product is digital currency, specifically Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). In Indonesia, advancements in digital technology and telecommunications have encouraged the government to issue a CBDC, which will be named Digital Rupiah. The initiative to issue Digital Rupiah also responds to global trends and the public's need for secure, efficient, and sustainable payment instruments.

However, the plan to issue Digital Rupiah is not without challenges, particularly regarding the clarity of its legal status as a lawful …

The Role Of Interpersonal Communication With Clients In Supporting Work Effectiveness At Pt. Antavaya Tour & Travel, Dennisa Arofani Aurellia

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Humans are social creatures who cannot live without other people around us. Humans also need to communicate with each other in order to become a basic need to share information with each other. Communication is also used as a measure of the effectiveness of a job. Communication is also divided into several meanings, one of which is interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication is also used in the document division at PT. Antavaya Tour & Travel to support work effectiveness. Generally, the document division of PT. Antavaya Tour & Travel acts as a provider and service provider for making travel documents. Therefore, …

Valuing Nature-Based Solutions: Caye Caulker, Belize (Report No. 11), J. M.S. Delevaux, C. Dario, N. Batista, J. Olaya-Restrepo, D. Mcdougall, M. Vernon, C. Gibson, M. Lee Hing, M. Requena

Strong Coasts Collection

On October 25th 2025, 89 persons, including 78 residents from 11 communities, 11 representatives from 9 organizations, gathered in Placencia for a collaborative workshop aimed at sharing results on co- benefits and values from priority areas for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) pertaining to mangroves and coral reefs, particularly mapping and valuing mangroves NbS, resident perceptions toward mangroves on private property, and coral reef NbS fisheries supply chains. We also gathered input from the community to identify management options for coral NbS based on criteria previously identified from workshops (such as coral health, tourism and recreational fisheries hotspots, and social-culturally important areas). …

Testing The Waters: Expanding Chapter 9 Bankruptcy To Encourage Treatment Of Chemically Contaminated Drinking Water, Alexandra Zimmer

Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal

Chemical contamination of drinking water supplies has become a significant issue across the globe with serious health and safety impacts. While the true extent of the impact is still being determined, costs associated with remediation efforts to clean up are astonishing. Municipalities, in particular cities, towns, and counties, suffer significant damages both through costs incurred directly for treatment of chemically contaminated drinking water supplies and through lost revenues resulting from municipal residents’ exposure.

This Comment argues Congress should expand municipal access to filing for bankruptcy under chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code to encourage local government efforts to clean up …

A Breath Of Fresh Air: Reducing Youth Vaping In Tennessee

Miscellaneous Reports

No abstract provided.

A Qualitative Study On The Cultural Adaptation Process Of Adventist Volunteers In Central Asia, Cecilia Nanni

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

The cultural adaptation process for the volunteers who participated in this study follows, according to their own perceptions, a progressive sequence of five stages: Awe/Confusion, Denial, Observation, Integration, and Habituation. As shown, this process is not without difficulties and negative feelings such as confusion, discouragement, sadness, anger, and rejection, which are inherent to the processes of uprooting and cultural change. However, it is evident how experiences evolve as time passes, culminating in acceptance, learning, comfort, adjustment, and adaptation.

To Be Or Not To Be Controlled: The Making Of Thespians In Nineteenth-Century Asylums, Olivia Kurylo

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Throughout the 1800s, superintendents of insane asylums incorporated the works of Shakespeare into their medical practices. Shakespearean plays became a conduit of power for the asylum superintendents, providing them with a literary model of sanity that they imposed on patients while simultaneously becoming a mode of communication for asylum patients to perform as ‘sane’ in accordance to the superintendents’ definitions. While the superintendents imposed a Shakespearean model of social normalcy onto the patients, the asylum patients used Shakespeare’s plays as a conduit for verbal expression. Essentially, asylums became Shakespearean plays as both the medical staff and the asylum patients employed …

How The Intersection Of Social Identities Shape Belonging At A Predominantly White Institution, Makayla Minard, Jennifer Stanley

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

This study investigates the relationship between students’ perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging within higher education institutions with the aim of understanding how the intersection of multiple marginalized identities influences their experience. Recognizing that belonging is a fundamental human need and crucial for well-being and academic success within higher education institutions, the study acknowledges that students who identify with multiple historically oppressed groups are at greater risk of negative outcomes. These findings reveal statistically different perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging among undergraduate students, with those identifying with multiple marginalized groups reporting a less positive experience …

The Compass, Summer 2025

The Compass, 2018-

The Compass is an annual orientation guide for VCU students produced by the Student Media Collective in the VCU Student Media Centered. The guide is distributed physically during summer orientation sessions for new and transfer students. The publication includes short articles, illustrations, letters of welcome from students and administrators, comics, and advertisements from VCU and Richmond organizations.

Jase 5.1 Front Matter

Journal of the Arts and Special Education

No abstract provided.

Hibernation And Migration, Brynne Eide

1st Grade

No abstract provided.

Vilp: Imitation Learning With Latent Video Planning, Zhengtong Xu, Qiang Qiu, Yu She

School of Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications

In the era of generative AI, integrating video generation models into robotics opens new possibilities for the general-purpose robot agent. This letter introduces imitation learning with latent video planning (VILP). We propose a latent video diffusion model to generate predictive robot videos that adhere to temporal consistency to a good degree. Our method is able to generate highly time-aligned videos from multiple views, which is crucial for robot policy learning. Our video generation model is highly time-efficient. For example, it can generate videos from two distinct perspectives, each consisting of six frames with a resolution of 96 × 160 pixels, …

Development Of High-Durability Manufactured Sand Concrete For Salt Freeze–Thaw Environments, Hao Wang, Yongzhi Guo, Kunmiao Xu, Baolin Guo, Yi Wang, Qinfei Li

International Conference on Durability of Concrete Structures

The Beijing–Taipei Expressway (Jing-Tai Expressway) of China reconstruction and expansion project (Qihe–Jinan section) features a 12-lane dual carriageway with high traffic volume. To ensure safe winter operation, deicing salt is heavily applied, necessitating enhanced salt freeze–thaw resistance of roadside crash barriers. In this project, manufactured sand was used as the fine aggregate in structural concrete. A systematic investigation was conducted to evaluate the effects of stone powder content, air content, air-void spacing factor, and aggregate properties on concrete performance, including salt freeze–thaw resistance, rapid freeze–thaw durability, and compressive strength. The results revealed that non-air-entrained manufactured sand concrete exhibited extremely poor …

Trendwatching: Spring 2025, Jonathon Day, Ailin Fei, Filza Armadita, Gurpreet Kour, Kuang Xin, Roya Alavipour

Tourism Insights

No abstract provided.

Christmas Meditations Inspired By Global Nativities, Calvin University

Campus Ministries Resources

Throughout the world, Christians display nativities that depict the birth of Christ. In portraying Christ's birth, each artist has a unique expression of the scene that is informed by their experiences, geographical location, and culture, among other things. Differences between the nativities can be observed in color, texture, shape, space, and in the material, or medium, used. Rev. Emily Scatterday Holehan, Pastor of Flourishing at Maple Avenue Ministries, has contributed photos of her nativity collection from around the world to be used for reflection.

As you look at these nativities from around the world, you are invited to engage in …

Shaping Engineering Technology Students’ Perceptions Of Manufacturing Through Experiential Learning In A Flipped Classroom – A Case Study, Rustin Webster

School of Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

This study examined how an introductory, survey-based manufacturing systems and processes course – which uniquely integrated a flipped classroom structure and multiple experiential learning elements – influenced engineering technology (ET) students’ perceptions of careers, workforce expectations, workplace dynamics, and essential industry skills within manufacturing. Pooled qualitative data from 52 ET student’s pre- and post-course reflection surveys, administered across four cohorts, were analyzed using topic modeling, sentiment analysis, comparative assessments, keyword frequency analysis, and/or impact assessment. The data offered valuable insights into students understanding of essential job skills, definitions of a good job, and perceptions of factory work. Before the course, …

Indiana Stem Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Shift From In-Person To Virtual Training During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Steve Heinold

Indiana STEM Education Conference

The COVID-19 pandemic brought uncertainty to Indiana teachers in 2020. School closings caused disruptions to teachers’ classroom settings, ongoing training, and social and mental well-being (Pozo-Rico et al., 2020). Indiana GEAR UP’s commitment to teacher professional development for STEM educators led to a shift from their in-person summer teacher training sessions to virtual, just months after the school shutdowns in spring 2020. Participant evaluations showed that teachers appreciated the virtual training options and were able to learn new strategies to apply to their new virtual learning spaces. The online training sessions also had drawbacks. This research brief describes recommendations to …

Best Practices Checklist For One-Shot Library Instruction Session, William H. Hannon Library Reference & Instruction Department

Librarian Publications & Presentations

The Best Practices Checklist for One-Shot Library Instruction is a practical tool designed to help librarians implement inclusive, accessible teaching practices within the constraints of one-shot instruction sessions. Developed by the Reference & Instruction Department at the William H. Hannon Library, Loyola Marymount University, this checklist uses a two-tier structure: Essential Practices (must-do items for every session) and Enhanced Practices (recommended when time and context allow). The checklist is organized chronologically across five key areas that mirror the natural preparation and delivery flow: Pre-Session Information Gathering, Materials & Access, Content & Search Instruction, Teaching Strategies, and Classroom Environment. Grounded in …

Monitoring A Small Network With Snmp, Dillon Taynor

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

This project takes a look at the implementation of three distinct free Network Monitoring Systems (NMSs) and their usage of monitoring a small, virtualized network using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The 3 free NMSs are PRTG, LibreNMS, and Zabbix. The network is virtualized within Cisco Modeling Labs. A literature review on relevant media is conducted alongside a review of the three NMSs based on installation difficulty, user friendliness, reporting ability, and their ability to respond to changes in the network. A brief discussion on the difference between an SNMPv2 and SNMPv3 packet is included as well.

East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon Film Pitch Deck, Micah Anderson

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

A pitch deck to present an idea for a film adaptation of the fairy tale "East of the Sun and West of the Moon." The deliverables include a 3-5 minute animatic of a single scene (complete with placeholder audio), the script of the scene, storyboards used to map out each action, at least one model sheet for each major character, and rough sketches of all 30 characters. They are to be presented in an exhibition with the animatic on loop on a TV, a public presentation in the Myers auditorium, and a written paper on the details regarding the medium …