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Retinal Vasculature In Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder, Caroline Simon Sherman, Erik Gunnarsson, Nycole Hidalgo, Victoria Chen, Kevin Zhang, Shuo Chen, Hwiyoung Lee, Hugh O'Neill, L Elliot Hong, Osamah Saeedi

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The purpose of this research is to determine whether retinal vasculatures differ between participants with schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD) and controls. Ninety participants (51 SSD, mean age 35.8 ± 13.5, and 39 controls, mean age 35.5 ± 11.4) underwent 3 × 3 mm2 macular and 6 × 6 mm2 optic nerve head (ONH) optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) scans. En face macula and ONH region images were divided into quadrants, binarized, and then skeletonized. Skeletonized vessel densities were compared between our two groups. Additionally, the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) size and acircularity index were compared between the two groups. There …

Artificial Intelligence, An Aid In Teledentistry: A Review, Kavery Ittira Kuttappa, Mamatha Shetty, Upasana Reddy, Srilakshmi Mahadevan

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

The central question is whether teledentistry can effectively access and provide treatment to dental patients. This review seeks to examine how teledentistry improves oral health services through the use of various enabling technologies. This explores the integration of artificial intelligence in teledentistry in modern oral healthcare. Teledentistry expands its access to dental services, especially in remote and undeserved communities through synchronous, asynchronous and remote patient monitoring while reducing costs, logistical barriers and chairside time. It shifts its dynamic from a curative model to a proactive preventive one which focuses on patient centered care. Artificial Intelligence (AI) includes machine learning, deep …

Evaluating The Analgesic Activity Of The Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Ipomoea Aquatica (Convolvulaceae), Blessy H. Vale, Lenny Shai Somer, Julie Mae Suico, Roselle L. Remulta, Junnin Gay Garay

Pacific Journal of Health

Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach, is a leafy vegetable widely consumed in tropical and subtropical regions for its nutritional benefits. This study investigated the potential analgesic activity of the ethanolic leaf extract of I. aquatica, as no prior scientific evidence supports its role in acute pain management. Male Swiss albino mice were used in an acetic acid-induced writhing test, with aspirin as the positive control and plain normal saline solution (PNSS) as the negative control. The extract was administered at low, medium, and high doses. In the writhing test, I. aquatica significantly inhibited the writhing response …

'Desplante Flamenco:’ A Study To Better Understand Its Meaning In Flamenco Dance, Chita Espino-Bravo Ph.D.

Modern Languages Faculty Publications

There are different definitions of the term ‘Desplante’ in relation to flamenco dance. In this study, we will delve deeper into this concept to understand its meaning in dance and to better interpret it. We will also explore its origins, which will lead us to reflect on what flamenco dance truly is and what influences it has received.

Mortality, Temperature, And Public Adaptation Policy: Evidence From Italy, Filippo Pavanello, Giulia Valenti

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

In 2004, Italy introduced a national program to address heat-related health risks, combining public awareness campaigns, heat-wave warning systems, and hospital protocols. Leveraging administrative mortality data and high-frequency temperature variation, we show that the program reduced heat-related mortality by more than 57% on days at or above 30°C. To identify the mechanisms, we exploit the staggered introduction of heat-wave warning systems across provinces and show that treated areas experienced substantially larger reductions in heat-related mortality. We further document that information disclosure plays a key role in driving these reductions. Overall, our findings underscore the importance of public adaptation policies that …

Happily Ever After?: Romantic Ideas And Gender Roles In Disney Media, Madelyn J. Winfrey

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

This research aims to study a sample of animated Disney movies to examine the gender roles and romantic relationships displayed. With Disney's wide reach in the media realm, they have gained popularity across the globe for the movies they produce; however, the genre they are most well-known for is romance and fairytales. This study will utilize content analysis to examine the behaviors and stereotypes displayed in each movie in the sample as well as common themes that are present.

Is It Rape Or Consent? College Men Just Don’T Know, Stephanie A. Navarro Silvera, Eva S. S. Goldfarb, Amanda S. Birnbaum, Lisa D. Lieberman

Department of Public Health Scholarship and Creative Works

Introduction: Women and LGBTQ+ undergraduates face higher rates of sexual assault and rape compared to cisgender male peers—the overwhelming majority of perpetrators. Federal policies have aimed to curb campus sexual violence, yet questions remain about the efficacy of consent education, particularly among cisgender heterosexual men. Methods: This study surveyed 1567 undergraduate students at a large Northeastern public university in 2017 and 2022. Responses to a nine-item consent scale were analyzed by gender, sexuality, and demographic factors. Results: Cisgender heterosexual (cis-het) men had poorer understanding of consent compared to women and LGBTQ+ students, both in 2017 and 2022. Cis-het men’s consent …

Folding Architecture “Origami Art-Inspired” Applicability To Sustainable Architecture- Biomuseo As A Case Study, Vitta A. Ibrahim

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The growing need for sustainable architectural solutions in the contemporary era underscores the necessity for interactive architectural applications that can adapt to changing requirements. In architecture, folding systems refer to three-dimensional, foldable structural forms that create unique spatial configurations and possess a wide range of capabilities. Drawing inspiration from origami techniques, this study emphasizes the role of folding systems in generating innovative spatial designs. The research problem arises from the fact that the built environment is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, necessitating the implementation of smart solutions. The goal of this study is to identify …

Introduction, Elizabeth G. Clark, Elizabeth Ziemba

Visions in Leisure and Business

No abstract provided.

Challenges And Opportunities For India As Well As Wellness Destinations, Michael Wallace

Visions in Leisure and Business

India has emerged as a globally recognized wellness destination, grounded in 5,000 years of traditional healing systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Naturopathy. Supported by rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and a reputation for spiritual authenticity, India continues to attract international wellness travellers seeking holistic, transformative experiences. This article examines the opportunities that strengthen India’s competitive position—such as government-backed initiatives (including the AYUSH Visa), expansion of high-end wellness resorts, and rising global interest in sustainability and authentic cultural immersion—as well as the challenges that threaten its long-term leadership in the global wellness economy.

Drawing on generational analysis, the …

Developing And Implementing A Primary Source Literacy Case Scenario For The Undergraduate Business Classroom, Annette Bochenek, Megan Troyer

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

This article discusses the development and implementation of a case-based learning scenario activity intended to enhance primary source literacy among undergraduate business students. The activity was delivered in the context of a large Midwestern university’s undergraduate business course. This case is based on the ACRL RBMS-SAA Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy and gives students an opportunity to use digitized primary archival sources as part of the research process in connection with a modern business-related scenario in which they can apply primary source literacy skills. This guided activity also explores affective experiences as they occurred in student responses to this activity …

Factors Influencing The Success Of Student Veterans In Higher Education

Faculty Publications and Presentations

A case study was conducted at a private institution of higher education to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that support student veterans, a nontraditional student demographic in a private institution of higher education. The article explains the interplay and relationship between what nontraditional students bring to the academic experience, the role of educators, and factors contributing to or detracting from their success in higher education. Analysis of key issues related to combat student veterans in higher education revealed common themes and contextual information from which the lessons learned were developed. The results of the study indicate that the …

Review Of Video Steganography By Using Deep Learning Methods: Datasets, Techniques, And Evaluations, Noor Fahem Sahib, Soukaena Hassan Hashem, Ekhlas Falih Naser

Journal of Soft Computing and Computer Applications

The growing prevalence of cyber threats, including fraud and attacks, has intensified the demand for secure methods of safeguarding confidential information exchanged between users. As telecommunications increasingly rely on multimedia data, video steganography has become a prominent technique to address these concerns. By embedding sensitive data within video files, this approach enhances protection against unauthorized access and common internet-based attacks, offering a robust layer of security in an era of escalating digital risks. With the introduction of Deep Learning (DL) steganography methods recently, video steganography can be defined as a rapidly developing subject within information security. This study provides a …

Hate Speech Detection Using Optimized Feature Representation Via Spiral-Grey Wolf Optimizer-Based Machine Learning Approaches, Noor S. Farhan, Matheel E. Abdulmunim, Hasanen S. Abdullah

Journal of Soft Computing and Computer Applications

Hate speech detection is crucial as social media diversifies. This research present a lightweight, scalable system using traditional machine learning methods along with a new approach called Spiral-Grey Wolf Optimizer (S-GWO).

S-GWO effectively selects key features that consider both meaning and content from the Term Frequency Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) space, leading to high-quality representation without excessive computing power.

The propoused system was tested on Arabic and another English datasets using six machine learning methods: SVM, RF, LR, KNN, NB, and SGD. It achieved 92% accuracy and F1 score on the Arabic dataset, while reaching 100% accuracy on the English …

Tinig-Karakter Sa Mga Pader: Graffiti, Bandalismo, At Mga Banyulatin Sa Piling Panitikang Filipino (Character-Voices On Walls: Graffiti, Vandalism, And Latrinalia In Select Philippine Literature), Harvey James G. Castillo

Filipino Faculty Publications

Makailang beses lilitaw sa tradisyonal na midya at social media sa nagdaang kalahating dekada ang ilang pagtutol, pagbabawal, at pandidiri sa mga graffiti at nagsusulat ng mga graffiti mula sa parehong mamamayan at maykapangyarihan. Bunsod ng paggamit ng mga militanteng grupo sa graffiti bilang anyong pamprotesta sa Kalakhang Maynila, tatagurian ng nakararami ang gayong mga sulatin bilang bandalismo o paninira lamang sa pampubliko o pribadong pagmamay-ari. Taliwas ito sa balintunang paggamit din ng estado at merkado sa graffiti, o estetika ng graffiti, sa pamamahala ng espasyo o pagbebenta ng produkto. Sa ganang ito, bumabaling ang pag-aaral sa panitikan bilang lunan …

Second Place, By Rachel Cusk, Geneva M. Gano

Jeffers Studies

No abstract provided.

Nuclear Binding Energy Prediction For Some Odd-Mass Number Nuclei By Artificial Neural Network (Ann), Ruya H. Ibrahim, Akram Mohammed Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

Machine learning models called artificial neural networks (ANNs) are widely used in many fields and real-world applications. The parameter vector that forms the basis of these models needs to be evaluated computationally. We calculated the ground-level binding energy of 146 nuclei with an odd mass number using three different models:the integrated nuclear model,the liquid drop model and the experimental model. The results of these models were compared with our theoretical results calculated by the artificial intelligence network. The mean squared error of the target and output values and how close they are to zero were calculated, and the degree of …

(R2164) The Nature Of The Big Bang Singularity In Inhomogeneous Szekeres Cosmological Frameworks, Ahmed M. Al-Haysah, Abdul-Majeed Al-Izeri

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

Without killing vector fields, the Szekeres metric is an explicit example of an anisotropic and inhomogeneous solution to the Einstein equations. The inhomogeneous Szekeres cosmological models (ISCM) within the Big Bang singularity (BBS) are obtained. This indicates that the Szekeres solution represents a more general class of exact solutions. It is known to exhibit axial symmetry. We investigate a Big Bang theory of the cosmos, which unexpectedly predicts that the universe started at the so-called BBS a finite length of time ago. A growing number of astrophysical researchers are using inhomogeneous extensions of the Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) solution and, by extension, …

A Social Media-Based Framework For Marketing Architectural Design Firms In Egypt During Global Economic Downturn, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman, Yara Ahmed Maarek

Architectural Engineering

Purpose – The global economic downturn has greatly impacted the construction industry and architectural design firms (ADFs). Social media, however, provides a strategic avenue to enhance the visibility and resilience of ADFs. This paper aims to develop a framework integrating social media as an innovative marketing approach for mitigating the impacts of the global economic downturn on ADFs in Egypt.

Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative and quantitative research approach was designed to accomplish four objectives. The literature review examined the global economic downturn and marketing ADFs. Three case studies investigated the role of social media in marketing ADFs during economic uncertainties. …

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Journal of Education Studies

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Social Media Political Engagement Scale For Thai Youth, Thanaphol Huayhongtong, Nhabhat Chaimongkol

Journal of Education Studies

The purpose of this research was to develop and validate a social media political engagement scale for Thai youth. The sample consists of 934 grade 10-12 students in the academic year 2025, from schools administered under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), Ministry of Education. Recruiting by using a muti-stage random sampling. The research instrument was a social media political engagement scale, a 5-point Likert scale, consisting of 73 items. The psychometric quality of the scale was evaluated using the content validity index (CVI), item discrimination indices, and internal consistency reliability. The finalized scale comprised 49 items across …

Read Well, Read Right: Developing Thai Reading Skills Of Third-Grade Students Through Phonics-Based Instruction Combined With Reading Skill Exercises, Wirachai Longkaeo, Sitah Thayati

Journal of Education Studies

This pre-experimental research aimed to 1) examine the effects of phonics-based instruction combined with reading skill exercises on Thai reading skills of third-grade students, and 2) investigate the learning process and factors contributing to the success of this instructional approach. A one-group pretest-posttest was employed. The target group consisted of 15 third-grade students from a private school in Chiang Mai Province, selected through purposive sampling based on their Thai reading assessment scores, identifying students with beginning-level reading foundations. The intervention lasted 10 hours. Research instruments included 1) a Thai reading skill test, and 2) observation and student reflection form. Quantitative …

Psychological Responses To Interval And Continuous Exercise In People Living With Hiv: A Single-Blind, Counterbalanced, Crossover Study., Phelipe Wilde, Victor S. De Queiros, Jason R. Jaggers, Angelo Sabag, Julio M. Alves, Elaine Fernandes, Robert F.C. Rocha, Paulo F. De Almeida-Neto, Ronaldo Vagner Thomatieli-Santos, Paulo Moreira Silva Dantas

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Abstract
Aim: This study compared acute psychological responses to a single session of low-volume high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE-LV), high-volume highintensity interval exercise (HIIE-HV), and moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE) in people living with HIV, and healthy controls using a randomized, counterbalanced crossover design. Methods: The participants (people living with HIV, and healthy controls) completed three exercise sessions in randomized order: HIIE-HV (4  4 min at 80% of maximal power output [Wmax]), HIIE-LV (10  60 s at 90% Wmax), and MICE (30 min at 60% Wmax). Psychological outcomes included affective response assessed by the Feeling Scale, exercise enjoyment and future exercise intention …

Development Of A Competency-Based Curriculum Through Co-Creation Mechanism To Build High-Skilled Labor Force: Case Studies Of Thailand, Singapore, Germany And South Korea, Panisa Harnpathananun, Somboon Sirisunhirun

Journal of Education Studies

Thailand’s time-based education system still faces limitations in developing 21st Century skills and misalignment with labor market demands. This article analyzes the development of a competency-based curriculum (CBC) through case studies of Thailand, Singapore, Germany, and South Korea, aiming to propose guidelines for enhancing high-skilled labor that corresponds to the needs of the industrial sectors. The study reveals that Thailand has CBC pilot projects such as Work-integrated Learning (WiL), Skill-Mapping, and Higher Education Sandbox. However, it also has key weaknesses, for example, weak tripartite cooperation (government, private sectors, educational institutions), insufficient financial support, inflexible curricula that do not focus on …

Development Of A Learning Activity Package With Integrated Reading Strategies To Promote Reading Literacy Among Lower Secondary School Students, Tasanee Satthaphong, Thassanant Unnanantn

Journal of Education Studies

The objectives of this study were to: 1) develop learning activity packages incorporating integrated reading strategies among lower secondary school students, with a targeted efficiency of 80/80, and 2) examine differences in students’ reading literacy performance before and after the implementation of the learning activity packages. The sample comprised 30 grade 9 students, through multi-stage random sampling, who were enrolled in the first semester of the 2024 academic year at a public secondary school in Bangkok. The intervention was conducted over a period of eight weeks, encompassing a total of 16 instructional periods. The research instruments consisted of 1) four …

Digital Resistance Against The Lasting Manipulation Of Capitalism: Ai, Luddite Rebellion, And The Haunted Future Of Cyberpunk, James Sweeting

School of Art, Design and Architecture

This paper examines the complex relationship between artificial intelligence, labour, and resistance amidst contemporary capitalism. Big Tech presents AI as revolutionary innovation, yet this narrative obscures its function in maintaining growth and preventing alternative economic forms from emerging. Through the lens of "enshittification," we observe a strategic shift toward AI deployment despite its beta state of development, threatening workers' livelihoods. This tension echoes historical patterns of technological implementation and resistance, exemplified by the Luddite movement whose meaning elites have successfully corrupted over time. The Luddites, organised under the mythical figurehead Ned Ludd (a Robin Hood-esque figure), recognised technological change as …

Exploring The Therapeutic Potential Of Fermented Apple Juice And Sidr Leaves Powder On Gut Microbiota Modulation And Neuropathy Relief In Diabetic Rats, Bakenam Ali Mohamed, Alyae M.S. Gabal, Gehan M. Morsy

Baghdad Science Journal

Diabetes and its complications, particularly diabetic neuropathy, represent major health risks. This study investigated the potential of natural nutrients and bioactive compounds specifically fresh and fermented apple juice and sidr leaf powder to improve gut microbiota and alleviate neuropathy in diabetic rats. Seventy adult male Sprague–Dawley rats (180 ± 20 g) were assigned to six groups (11 rats each), while the diabetic control group (15 rats). Diabetes was induced by feeding a high-sucrose, high-fat (HSHF) diet and administering streptozotocin (45 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) during the 4^th week. The groups included: healthy control; diabetic control; diabetic rats receiving fresh or fermented …

The Gamification Of Online Dating: Exploring The Intersection Of Play, Choice, And Romance In Digital Spaces, Emma Taylor

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

The rise of online dating platforms has transformed the way individuals approach romantic relationships, with many users increasingly engaging in these platforms as a form of entertainment in addition to finding meaningful connections. Central to this shift is the growing phenomenon of gamification, the incorporation of game-like elements, into non-game contexts. This article proposes to explore the gamification of online dating, examining how these game mechanics shape user behaviours, influence romantic choices, and impact relationship outcomes. By analysing the ways in which dating platforms integrate game-inspired features, this study will also assess the implications of gamified experiences for the nature …

Emotive Immersion: Eeg-Driven Ai Art In Immersive Visual Spaces (Full Dome), Yuming Chen, Gianni Corino

School of Art, Design and Architecture

This paper proposes a rethinking of the “Future Screen” through the integration of affective computing, generative AI, and immersive spatial display. As an advanced screen paradigm, the full dome environment transcends flat, passive interfaces and enables dynamic, multisensory, and emotionally adaptive media experiences (Von Chamier-Waite, 2013). Building on this potential, the research presents Coids, an interactive dome installation. In this work, real-time emotional states are captured using EEG-based emotion recognition. These inputs dynamically shape AI-generated visuals within a shared immersive setting.Drawing on theories of immersion, presence, AI generated visuals and affect, the study explores how physiological data, even from low-resolution …

How Youth Think About Structural, Individual, And Random Sources Of Wealth Inequality, Amanda R. Burkholder, Riley N. Sims, Melanie Killen

Open Access Fund Publications

This study investigated how youth evaluate wealth inequalities, and whether youth differentiate structural, individual, and random explanations for why such inequalities exist. Understanding these distinctions is necessary for addressing exclusionary attitudes, biases, and discriminatory behaviors that emerge in childhood which have deleterious outcomes for youth. The present study included 262 youth (56.1% female; 27% Black, 49% White, 6.5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 6% Latine, 6% multiracial, 6% other) who were 9 to 14-years-old, living in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., and from primarily middle to high-middle income backgrounds. Participants evaluated wealth inequalities of different causes, reasoned about their …