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Unmasking The Shadows: A Comprehensive Exploration Of Serial Killers, Erica D. Lewis

Master of Arts in Human Services

Using a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative literature review and qualitative case study analysis, this capstone investigates the developmental pathways of serial killers. The study investigates a variety of biological, psychological, and sociological elements—such as genetic predispositions, neurological disorders, childhood traumas, and environmental stressors—interact to shape serial killers. The study offers a multidisciplinary perspective, grounded in criminological models such as routine activity and labeling theories, sociological frameworks such as social disorganization and strain theory, and psychological theories such as psychopathy and attachment theory. Theoretical findings are contextualized through case studies of notorious serial killers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and …

A Qualitative Study On The Experiences Of Burnout Among Mental Health Practitioners Rendering Clinical Care During Covid-19, Mykiyaa Marvella Walker-Sanchez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, between 21% and 67% of mental health practitioners in the United States experienced signs of burnout. The pandemic exacerbated these challenges, with an increased demand for mental health services. By 2022, 45% of practitioners reported burnout, and the APA’s 2023 Practitioner Pulse Survey noted that psychologists were working at the limits of their capacity, with high levels of burnout. While research on COVID-19 and burnout has expanded for physicians and nurses, less focus has been placed on mental health practitioners' experiences. The purpose of this generic qualitative study aimed to understand how mental health practitioners …

An Investigation Of Parental Involvement In The Safe Passage Initiative (An Anti-Violence Program), Danielle King

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the issue of parental involvement in Safe Passage, an anti-violence initiative operating within seven Pittsburgh Public Schools. Recognizing the involvement of parents is critical for successful violence prevention, this study explores the barriers hindering meaningful participation and identifies strategies to enhance parent-school-community collaboration.

Utilizing qualitative research methods, the study captures insights from parents, educators, and community stakeholders through a reflective Journey Line activity and focus group discussion. Data collected revealed several significant barriers such as inconsistent communication, limited parental availability due to demanding work schedules, mental and emotional exhaustion, cultural disconnects, and a lack of clarity regarding …

Man Bites Dog: Indian Supreme Court Conundrum, Andrew Rowan Dphil, Kathleen Rowan

WellBeing News

This article analyzes the Indian Supreme Court’s suo motu order to remove stray dogs from New Delhi streets after a fatal rabies case. The decision departs from prior rulings, highlighting a shift toward public safety over precedent.

The Perceived Impact Of Officer-Involved Domestic Violence On Law Enforcement Administrators, Victoria Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The frequency of officer-involved domestic violence (OIDV) is a serious problem in the law enforcement profession. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to determine what measures and specific domestic violence policies are working well and what is working poorly in Florida. This study is critical because it can aid upcoming law enforcement administrators (LEAs) and current LEAs in improving the policies and measures they use in their agency to combat OIDV among their officers and recruits. Jacques’s organizational culture theory (OCT) provided a framework for this study. I used purposeful snowball sampling methods to recruit participants for this study. Six law …

Efficient Decontamination Of Organophosphate-Based Pesticides And Nerve Agent Simulants Mediated By N-Containing Nucleophiles, Emmanuel Kingsley Darkwah, Puspa Aryal, Saidulu Todeti, Jared Kenik, Samuel Insall, V. Prakash Reddy, Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

There is a growing interest in developing safer and more effective decontaminating agents for organophosphate-based pesticides and nerve agents. In this study, we present an effective method for the nonaqueous decontamination of these compounds using small-molecule-based decontaminating agents under ambient conditions. Our approach utilizes aryl and heteroaryl carboxaldehyde hydrazones and hydrazides to effectively hydrolyze nerve agent simulants into their nontoxic degradation products. The effectiveness of this method was evaluated using a range of nerve agent simulants, including dimethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate (DMNP), dimethyl methyl phosphonate (DMMP), and triphenyl phosphate (TPhP). In the presence of the heteroaryl hydrazone, the rate of hydrolysis …

The Shorthorn: April 12, 1977

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: February 22, 1977

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: January 20, 1977

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: April 30, 1976

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: April 23, 1976

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: March 24, 1976

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: March 3, 1976

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: February 13, 1976

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: November 21, 1975

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: November 19, 1975

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: November 7, 1975

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: March 20, 1974

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: January 18, 1974

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: November 28, 1973

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: August 29, 1973

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: October 20, 1972

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: August 30, 1972

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: February 25, 1972

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: September 10, 1971

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: September 11, 1970

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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The Shorthorn: September 4, 1970

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1970s

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Week Of August 18, 2025, Student Life

College, School and Department Newsletters, Magazines, and Journals

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The Current - Volume 36 Issue 1, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission Comment Tool For Proposed Changes To Trapping Regulations, Amy Donley, Jacquelyn Reiss

Institute for Social and Behavioral Science (ISBS)

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