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Implementasi Nilai Luhur Religius Pada Peserta Didik Smp Di Malang, Fahrina Fahrina, Eko Hajianto Sula, Febi Elvara Aprilia, Dyah Putri Setyaningrum, Atika Nur Almira, Faozan Faozan, Adi Atmoko Dec 2025

Implementasi Nilai Luhur Religius Pada Peserta Didik Smp Di Malang, Fahrina Fahrina, Eko Hajianto Sula, Febi Elvara Aprilia, Dyah Putri Setyaningrum, Atika Nur Almira, Faozan Faozan, Adi Atmoko

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to identify and implement religious values among junior high school students in Malang and to evaluate the effectiveness of school programs in developing a religious culture. Character education based on religious values is an integral part of shaping students’ attitudes and behavior in accordance with prevailing social and moral norms. A qualitative descriptive method was used, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation of religious activities at school. The findings showed that school programs such as regular recitation of Asmaul Husna, istighosah, congregational prayers, and the practice of smiling, greeting, acknowledging, being polite, and showing courtesy—the …

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Pengaruh Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Terhadap Penerapan Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Berdasarkan Gaya Belajar Di Sekolah Dasar Tulungagung, Venia Regita Irnelia, Dya Ayu Agustina, Frita Devi Asriyanti Dec 2025

Pengaruh Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Terhadap Penerapan Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi Berdasarkan Gaya Belajar Di Sekolah Dasar Tulungagung, Venia Regita Irnelia, Dya Ayu Agustina, Frita Devi Asriyanti

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study used a quantitative pretest–posttest control-group design. The sample consisted of 70 fourth-grade students divided into an experimental group receiving differentiated instruction and a control group receiving conventional instruction. The instruments were essay questions and questionnaires whose validity and reliability were tested using Jamovi 2.3.2. The analysis produced a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.955, indicating very high reliability. Data analysis included normality, homogeneity, and t-tests. The results showed that differentiated instruction had a significant effect on students’ conceptual understanding. The experimental group demonstrated greater improvement than the control group. Analysis of learning styles also revealed that most students had …

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Benefits And Challenges Of Documentary Video For Social Learning: A Systematic Review, Andhika Yudha Pratama, Evania Yafie, Daya Negri Wijaya, Heni Masruroh Dec 2025

Benefits And Challenges Of Documentary Video For Social Learning: A Systematic Review, Andhika Yudha Pratama, Evania Yafie, Daya Negri Wijaya, Heni Masruroh

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Social learning refers to the process of observation through which individuals acquire and refine behaviors. It plays a crucial role in helping individuals differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate actions. Documentary videos can enhance this learning process by providing observational opportunities through the figures depicted in the videos. This article reviews studies on the advantages and challenges of using documentary videos in social learning. A systematic literature review method was employed, incorporating 23 studies—18 focusing on the benefits and 5 addressing the challenges of documentary videos. The studies were collected from Google Scholar, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, Wiley, and SAGE Journals. …

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Prevalence And Etiological Bacterial Nosocomial Infections In Pediatric Patients In Al-Diwaniyah Hospitals, Shaimaa Shakir Jawad, Yahya Falih Mohamed Dec 2025

Prevalence And Etiological Bacterial Nosocomial Infections In Pediatric Patients In Al-Diwaniyah Hospitals, Shaimaa Shakir Jawad, Yahya Falih Mohamed

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Nosocomial infection is one significant factor influencing a patient's outcome. Patient safety is at risk since they are the most frequent adverse occurrences in healthcare. They have a major impact on patients, their families, and healthcare systems regarding mortality, morbidity, and economic hardship. Aims: Screening the prevalence and etiological bacteria of nosocomial infections in pediatric patients in Al-Diwaniyah hospitals, Iraq. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, a total of 105 different clinical samples were collected from hospitalized pediatric patients in Al-Diwaniyah hospitals who aged from 10 days till the age of 14 years old during August 2025 to December …

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Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) And Cognitive Health: A Systematic Review Of Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, And Neuroprotective Potential, Elisha Rosalyn Rosdah, Eka Febri Zulissetiana, Irfannuddin Irfannuddin Dec 2025

Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) And Cognitive Health: A Systematic Review Of Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, And Neuroprotective Potential, Elisha Rosalyn Rosdah, Eka Febri Zulissetiana, Irfannuddin Irfannuddin

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Cognitive decline, often a precursor to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, is a growing global health challenge. Green tea (Camellia sinensis), rich in bioactive compounds such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and L-theanine, has demonstrated promise in supporting cognitive function and reducing cognitive decline. This systematic review evaluated the recent evidence on the effects of green tea on cognition and its underlying mechanisms. The authors conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, SpringerLink, and ScienceDirect for open-access articles published between January 2020 and April 2025. This systematic review included studies examining the impact of green tea on cognitive function in humans and …

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Antioxidant Activity Comparison Of Peperomia Pellucida And Piper Crocatum Leaf Extracts Using The Dpph Method (In Vitro), Dyah Ayu Kinasih, Arifa Mustika, Marijam Purwanta, Nurmawati Fatimah, Nozlena Binti Abdul Samad Dec 2025

Antioxidant Activity Comparison Of Peperomia Pellucida And Piper Crocatum Leaf Extracts Using The Dpph Method (In Vitro), Dyah Ayu Kinasih, Arifa Mustika, Marijam Purwanta, Nurmawati Fatimah, Nozlena Binti Abdul Samad

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth and Piper crocatum Ruiz and Pav are members of the Piperaceae family, which contains many active phytochemical compounds, one of which functions as an antioxidant. Antioxidants in the human body play a crucial role in protecting cells and tissues from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells through a process called oxidation. The purpose of this study was to compare the levels of antioxidant activity in the two plants using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. The processing was conducted from simplicial to extraction, using the maceration method with 70% ethanol solvent. …

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Patterns Of Rifampicin And Isoniazid Resistance In Pulmonary Rr/Mdr-Tb With Or Without T2dm, May Ira Sopha, Laksmi Wulandari, Musofa Rusli, Dominicus Husada, Susantina Prodjosoewojo Dec 2025

Patterns Of Rifampicin And Isoniazid Resistance In Pulmonary Rr/Mdr-Tb With Or Without T2dm, May Ira Sopha, Laksmi Wulandari, Musofa Rusli, Dominicus Husada, Susantina Prodjosoewojo

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Tuberculosis (TB) causes approximately[-12pc]AU: Please provide ORCID ID for all authors. 1.6 million deaths each year. The incidence of drug-resistant TB has continued to rise, primarily due to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Drug-resistant TB remains a primary concern in various parts of the world, especially in Eastern Europe, Russia, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between first-line anti-tuberculosis drug resistance and the presence or absence of T2DM comorbidity in patients with pulmonary RR/MDR TB. This research employed a cross-sectional design, which used secondary data from 2023, obtained from medical records, the Tuberculosis Information System (SITB), and …

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The Effect Of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy On Perioperative Outcomes In Rectal Cancer Patients Following Stoma Reversal-A Retrospective Cohort Analysis, Mary Junak, Rosemarie Turk, Mohammad Afaque Alam, Eli Thompson, David Schaub, Joseph Gunderson, Anesu S. Masango, Srikar Kollipara, Andrea Moreno, Daniom Tecle, Valentine N. Nfonsam Dec 2025

The Effect Of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy On Perioperative Outcomes In Rectal Cancer Patients Following Stoma Reversal-A Retrospective Cohort Analysis, Mary Junak, Rosemarie Turk, Mohammad Afaque Alam, Eli Thompson, David Schaub, Joseph Gunderson, Anesu S. Masango, Srikar Kollipara, Andrea Moreno, Daniom Tecle, Valentine N. Nfonsam

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leak after reversal of an ostomy is a significant complication in rectal cancer patients. The effects of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NCRT) on outcomes following stoma reversal are not well established. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of NCRT on outcomes in rectal cancer patients following stoma reversal. METHODS: We performed a [2005-2012] retrospective cohort analysis of the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP), including adult (≥18 years) rectal cancer patients who had elective stoma reversal. Patients were stratified into those who received NCRT and those who did not. Primary outcomes were anastomotic …

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Co-Developing Strategies For Leprosy Management In Malaysia: A Transdisciplinary Research Approach Involving Individuals Affected By Leprosy And Other Stakeholders, Norana Abdul Rahman, Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, Ruth Mh Peters, Marjolein Bm Zweekhorst, Pamela Wright Phd, Ms, Med, Rn, Cen, Karen Morgan, Mohamed Rusli Abdullah Dec 2025

Co-Developing Strategies For Leprosy Management In Malaysia: A Transdisciplinary Research Approach Involving Individuals Affected By Leprosy And Other Stakeholders, Norana Abdul Rahman, Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, Ruth Mh Peters, Marjolein Bm Zweekhorst, Pamela Wright Phd, Ms, Med, Rn, Cen, Karen Morgan, Mohamed Rusli Abdullah

Publications

Despite Malaysia's low leprosy prevalence, new cases continue to emerge in rural and Indigenous communities. National strategies often prioritise elimination and surveillance, while overlooking the needs and challenges of individuals affected by leprosy and those managing their care. This study employed a transdisciplinary research approach, guided by the Dialogue Model, to co-develop context-specific strategies to improve the lives of those affected through participatory engagement with both groups. Conducted across three high-burden states in Peninsular Malaysia, the research involved a desk review and stakeholder mapping, followed by 40 in-depth interviews with affected individuals and other stakeholders. These were complemented by a …

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Introduction, "Getting Through": Anthropologies Of Crisis, Resistance, And Resilience, Alison Bell Dec 2025

Introduction, "Getting Through": Anthropologies Of Crisis, Resistance, And Resilience, Alison Bell

Southern Anthropologist

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Quality Evaluation Of Ecological Experience Resources And Optimization Of Resource Management Policies In National Parks: Taking The Laohegou Area Of Giant Panda National Park As An Example, Baorong Huang Dec 2025

Quality Evaluation Of Ecological Experience Resources And Optimization Of Resource Management Policies In National Parks: Taking The Laohegou Area Of Giant Panda National Park As An Example, Baorong Huang

Double Helix Methodology

National parks are the core carriers for implementing the concept of “ecological protection first, public welfare for all”. This study used the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method to evaluate the ecological experience resource quality of the Laohegou area in Giant Panda National Park of China. Based on the standardized psychological assessment scale and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, we have established an evaluation model for the psychological health benefits, quantifying the psychological health benefits of tourists in the ecological experience of national parks. At the same time, the relationship between the demographic characteristics, ecological experience characteristics, psychological health level, and psychological …

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Economic Resilience As A Mediator: Assessing The Impact Of China’S Grazing Withdrawal Project On Herders’ Well-Being In The Yellow River Source Region, Lihua Zhou Dec 2025

Economic Resilience As A Mediator: Assessing The Impact Of China’S Grazing Withdrawal Project On Herders’ Well-Being In The Yellow River Source Region, Lihua Zhou

Double Helix Methodology

Investigating how China’s most extensive grassland conservation program, the Grazing Withdrawal Project, impacts herders’ resilience and welfare levels is crucial for promoting sustainable grassland protection and enabling herders to withstand external shocks. However, few empirical studies have linked policy measures, economic resilience, and subjective well-being. Based on 266 questionnaires from the Yellow River Source Region, we constructed an indicator system for evaluating economic resilience and employed multiple linear regression to explore the key variables affecting herders’ economic resilience and subjective well-being under the context of the project and to clarify the mediating effect of resilience in translating government interventions into …

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Toward An Orderly And Efficient Post-Disaster Humanitarian Material Donation System: A Case Study Of The ‘9·5’ Luding Earthquake, An Chen Dec 2025

Toward An Orderly And Efficient Post-Disaster Humanitarian Material Donation System: A Case Study Of The ‘9·5’ Luding Earthquake, An Chen

Double Helix Methodology

Purpose – This study aims to assess the orderliness of the humanitarian material donation system (HMDS) following the 2022 “9·5” Luding Earthquake in China, providing insights into improving disaster relief efficiency and promoting postdisaster recovery. Design/methodology/approach – The orderliness of the HMDS is evaluated across three dimensions: donation input, donation output and donation environment. Correlation entropy and running entropy models are used to assess the system’s dynamics and to compare the performance of four donor types: government, enterprises, organizations and individuals. Findings – The early emergency phase (the first 12 days after the earthquake) is characterized by disorder and repeated …

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Divergent Pathways From Autonomy To Performance: Talent Strategies In Top Chinese Public Research Institutions, Ke Wen Dec 2025

Divergent Pathways From Autonomy To Performance: Talent Strategies In Top Chinese Public Research Institutions, Ke Wen

Double Helix Methodology

Public research institutions are critical actors in driving innovation through publicly funded research. They need to build and deploy their core assets of human capital for knowledge production, yet they often operate with constrained autonomy. This study examines how financial management autonomy shapes talent strategies and, in turn, research productivity in China’s leading research institutions. Exploiting a quasi-natural experiment in which 30% of top institutions were granted autonomy over personnel budgets, we compare divergent pathways linking autonomy to performance. The analysis reveals that institutions with team-based knowledge production models performed better by incentivizing incumbent researchers, while those with individual-based models …

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The Concept, Dimensions, And Measurement Of Innovative Competitive Behavior Of Chinese Scientific And Technological Personnel, Rui Li Dec 2025

The Concept, Dimensions, And Measurement Of Innovative Competitive Behavior Of Chinese Scientific And Technological Personnel, Rui Li

Double Helix Methodology

Introduction: While competitive behavior in innovation activities is increasingly prevalent in practice and actively promoted by policymakers, it remains an under explored area in academic research. To bridge this gap, we introduce the concept of “innovative competitive behavior,” providing a conceptual definition and clarifying its theoretical boundaries, rooted in social comparison theory from psychology. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed to systematically examine this construct. First, a qualitative study guided by grounded theory was conducted to explore the core dimensions of the construct. Subsequently, a quantitative phase involved the development and validation of a psychological scale through questionnaire surveys and …

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Reimagining Wpa And Writing Center Administration Centering Minority Writers, Saurabh Anand Dec 2025

Reimagining Wpa And Writing Center Administration Centering Minority Writers, Saurabh Anand

The Writing Center Journal

This piece explores the discussions surrounding multilingualism, internationalization, and queerness within writing center studies (WCS). As a branch of writing program administration (WPA), this piece situates above-disciplinary conversations in relation to second language studies (SLS) and broader language and literacy education scholarship to identify areas where disciplinary collaboration and attention are still needed, particularly around questions of professional development, administrative strategies, and pedagogies supporting multilingual writers in writing center spaces. This piece begins by reviewing the major trends, contributions, and key terms in existing literature centering on multilingual writers and SLS to identify ways and areas of collaboration and disciplinary …

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The Imaginary In Architecture: The Conceptual Structure Of The Imaginary And Its Manifestations In Architectural Text, Noora Ghadir Hlail, Abbas Ali Hamza Al Greiza Dec 2025

The Imaginary In Architecture: The Conceptual Structure Of The Imaginary And Its Manifestations In Architectural Text, Noora Ghadir Hlail, Abbas Ali Hamza Al Greiza

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

This study explores the concept of the imaginary as a collective cognitive and cultural structure that shapes symbolic reality through images, myths, and deeply rooted symbols in collective memory. The research applies this concept within the field of architecture, aiming to understand how the imaginary is embodied in architectural texts as symbolic carriers of identity and cultural meaning. Adopting a descriptive-analytical methodology, the study develops a theoretical framework comprising key components—preconditions, mechanisms, and traits of the imaginary—and applies it to two selected case studies: the General Secretariat of the Iraqi Council of Ministers and the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum. The …

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Generative Ai For Method Development In Analytical Chemistry: A New Paradigm In Experimental Design And Optimization, Yasir Fathi Mahmood Dec 2025

Generative Ai For Method Development In Analytical Chemistry: A New Paradigm In Experimental Design And Optimization, Yasir Fathi Mahmood

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

The fast development of artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI models, is changing the environment of analytical chemistry. As classical method generation in analytical methods relies on manual trial-and-error methodology as well as statistical methods, generative AI is a new paradigm with automated generation of experimental methodology and optimization. In this paper, the authors discuss the use of generative AI-based technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and neural network-based generators, to create new, efficient, and customized methods of analysis. The paper examines existing applications, technology frameworks, and issues and offers a roadmap with regards to the future incorporation of generative …

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Numerical Modeling And Experimental Validation Of A High-Temperature Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System Using Metallic Phase Change Materials For Concentrated Solar Power Applications, Fouad Hashim Sharhan Dec 2025

Numerical Modeling And Experimental Validation Of A High-Temperature Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System Using Metallic Phase Change Materials For Concentrated Solar Power Applications, Fouad Hashim Sharhan

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

To ensure reliable performance for the power-block of CSP plants, high power density and near-isothermal discharge must be achieved. A robust means of achieving this is through thermal energy storage (TES). High temperature latent heat storage (LHS) with phase change materials (PCMs) can serve these purposes, however the conventional salts used in PCMs typically suffer from low thermal conductivity that limits power density and increases energy storage charging/discharging times. This manuscript investigates ways to address these limitations using high temperature metallic phase change materials (MPCMs) while also developing a validated numerical framework to aid in their design. To this end, …

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Thermal Performance Evaluation Of Solar Cooling Systems For Educational Facilities In Baghdad, Yasser Alawi Mohammed Attia Al-Jubouri Dec 2025

Thermal Performance Evaluation Of Solar Cooling Systems For Educational Facilities In Baghdad, Yasser Alawi Mohammed Attia Al-Jubouri

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Schools in Baghdad also suffer from poor thermal comfort, which is a common problem in high-temperature and low-humidity arid climates such as that of the city, where using cooling devices leads to a large energy demand and overloads on the national power grid. Such study offers a thorough assessment of the thermal performance of solar-based cooling systems in an efficient manner to be suitable for educational buildings in Baghdad. The analysis is centred on a solar thermal cooling system with absorption as the heat interaction medium, and an experimental characterisation and mathematical simulation itself are performed. A pilot installation, consisting …

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Construction And Data-Driven Analysis Of A Stochastic, Individual-Based Opioid Epidemiology Network Model, Leigh Bennett Pearcy, Owen Queen, Vincent Jodoin, Suzanne Lenhart, Christopher Strickland Dec 2025

Construction And Data-Driven Analysis Of A Stochastic, Individual-Based Opioid Epidemiology Network Model, Leigh Bennett Pearcy, Owen Queen, Vincent Jodoin, Suzanne Lenhart, Christopher Strickland

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

While substance use epidemiology has been an active area of mathematical research in recent years, the social and mental processes that are involved in the development of substance use disorders have presented challenges to advancing the epidemiological theory and how they differ from the contraction of pathogenic disease. Such distinction is especially pertinent in the context of the current United States opioid epidemic and its intersection with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, as both prescription drugs and social influence play major roles in the development of opioid use disorder. In this paper, we construct a stochastic network model capturing how individual …

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Optimal Control Of Stochastic Systems: A Numerical Study Of The Stochastic Linear Quadratic Regulator Framework, Gülşen Orucova Büyüköz, Yaprak Güldoğan Dericioğlu, Tuğçem Partal Dec 2025

Optimal Control Of Stochastic Systems: A Numerical Study Of The Stochastic Linear Quadratic Regulator Framework, Gülşen Orucova Büyüköz, Yaprak Güldoğan Dericioğlu, Tuğçem Partal

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

Optimal control of stochastic linear systems is fundamental in control theory, with applications in robotics, finance, and engineering. The Stochastic Linear Quadratic Regulator (SLQR) derives optimal feedback laws via the Riccati equation but requires numerical discretization of the resulting stochastic dynamics. Despite extensive studies on numerical methods for stochastic differential equations, their performance within the SLQR framework remains insufficiently explored. This study compares two predictor–corrector schemes of different orders: the Order 1.0 Predictor-Corrector (PC) method and the Order 2.0 Weak PC method. A one-dimensional linear quadratic problem with a closed-form solution enables precise error evaluation against the analytical trajectory. Convergence …

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Analysis And Numerical Investigation Of A Breast Cancer Treatment Model Incorporating Ketogenic Diet And Immune Boosters Via Optimal Control Theory, Kunnisai Muniroh, Ummu Habibah, Wuryansari Muharini Kusumawinahyu, Nur’Izzati Hamdan Dec 2025

Analysis And Numerical Investigation Of A Breast Cancer Treatment Model Incorporating Ketogenic Diet And Immune Boosters Via Optimal Control Theory, Kunnisai Muniroh, Ummu Habibah, Wuryansari Muharini Kusumawinahyu, Nur’Izzati Hamdan

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

This paper develops a mathematical model to investigate breast cancer dynamics by incorporating tumor–immune interactions, ketogenic diet effects, and medical treatment. The model is formulated as a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations and analyzed within an optimal control framework. Time-dependent control variables are introduced to represent treatment strategies aimed at minimizing tumor progression while reducing therapeutic costs. The model’s well-posedness is established through positivity and boundedness analysis. The necessary conditions for optimality are derived using Pontryagin’s Minimum Principle, resulting in a coupled system of state and adjoint equations. Numerical solutions are obtained using the fourth-order Runge–Kutta method combined with …

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From “Contact Zone” To “Collaborative Zone”: Multilingual Writers’ Tensions And Opportunities In The Writing Center, Qianqian Zhang-Wu, Isabelle M. Lundin, Neal Lerner Dec 2025

From “Contact Zone” To “Collaborative Zone”: Multilingual Writers’ Tensions And Opportunities In The Writing Center, Qianqian Zhang-Wu, Isabelle M. Lundin, Neal Lerner

The Writing Center Journal

Writing center scholars have adopted Pratt’s (1991) “contact zone” metaphor to describe the diversity of consultants and students in writing centers, but this literature has largely overlooked the perspectives of multilingual students. Through surveys, interviews, and session data, we found that while multilingual students described rich linguistic identities, they also experienced tension and instability as language users. Students often framed their considerable language assets as deficiencies in academic writing contexts. They faced additional tension between instructor expectations and their own understanding of assignment goals. Students frequently sought native-like language competency from consultants and expected them to serve as informants about …

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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen And Liver Function Tests As Prediction Markers For Patients Infected With The Hepatitis B Virus., Maitham N. Madhi, Wissam Salih Abood Dec 2025

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen And Liver Function Tests As Prediction Markers For Patients Infected With The Hepatitis B Virus., Maitham N. Madhi, Wissam Salih Abood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background: The infection with the hepatitis B virus represents a significant global health challenge with serious complexities like the failure of the liver and hepatocellular carcinoma. It results in an estimated mortality of 1.12 million cases in 2022. Aim of Study: This study aimed to use hepatitis B surface antigen and liver function tests as prediction markers for patients infected with the hepatitis B virus and compare them with viral load in Wasit Province, Iraq. Materials and Methods: This study involved 75 patients, both male and female, who made up the study population. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)-positive patients' samples were …

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Social Construction Of Female-Headed Households Participating In Hud Public Housing Programs, Emma Forks Dec 2025

Social Construction Of Female-Headed Households Participating In Hud Public Housing Programs, Emma Forks

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem this study addressed involved factors associated with long-term program involvement of female-headed households living in public and vouchered housing. The literature indicated a significant gap regarding the reasons women who received federal housing assistance stayed in government housing. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to examine the experiences of female-headed households living in public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) housing in a Central Texas region, specifically to identify the factors that limited their ability to leave these programs. Using Schneider and Ingram’s social construction of target populations theory, the data was collected from eight participants …

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Investigation On The Effects Of Hypoxia-Mimicking Agents In Cancer Progression And Oxidative Stress In Hepatocellular Carcinoma, June Wong Xin Ni Dec 2025

Investigation On The Effects Of Hypoxia-Mimicking Agents In Cancer Progression And Oxidative Stress In Hepatocellular Carcinoma, June Wong Xin Ni

Student Works (2020-2029)

Hypoxia, or oxygen deprivation, is a common pathological feature found in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) is the master transcription factor of oxygen homeostasis, eliciting a wide range of cellular adaptive responses to either enhance oxygen delivery or reduce oxygen consumption. HIF is primarily regulated by two types of oxygen sensors, the prolyl hydroxylase domain-containing proteins (PHDs) and factor-inhibiting HIF (FIH). In tumours, HIF functions as a double-edged sword whereby it could either promote or hinder tumour progression. This is mainly contributed by the pleiotropic nature of hypoxia and tumour heterogeneity. Recently, there is a growing interest in the …

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Counter-Mapping A Sugar Mill In Mascarilla, Afro-Ecuadorian Ancestral Territory Of The Chota Valley, Andrea E. Chavez Chuquimarca Dec 2025

Counter-Mapping A Sugar Mill In Mascarilla, Afro-Ecuadorian Ancestral Territory Of The Chota Valley, Andrea E. Chavez Chuquimarca

Graduate Masters Theses

This project examines the legacies of the colonial hacienda (estate) system in the community of Mascarilla, situated in the Ancestral Territory of the Chota Valley, Carchi Province, in the northern highlands of Ecuador. This study is framed within the first half of the 20th century, during the early stages of industrialization in Ecuador, and the last period in which the Trapiche de Mascarilla was still functioning. These elements will be viewed through the lens of the archaeological feature of the trapiche (panela production facility), serving as a referential space of history under the huasipungo system (debt-peonage). The interconnected components of …

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Autistic Adults In-Session Experiences In Psychotherapy: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis Of Helpful And Harmful Factors From First-Person Perspectives, Elizabeth Kilgallon Dec 2025

Autistic Adults In-Session Experiences In Psychotherapy: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis Of Helpful And Harmful Factors From First-Person Perspectives, Elizabeth Kilgallon

Graduate Masters Theses

Autistic adults face heightened mental health needs yet encounter significant barriers in psychotherapy. Research on psychotherapy has often emphasized quantitative trials of specific modalities, while little attention has been paid to autistic adults’ own perspectives about in-session therapeutic processes. There is a need for clinical guidance that foregrounds autistic clients’ lived experiences of therapy, with emphasis on identifying what they find helpful or harmful, to inform accessible and affirming practice. In the present study, I conducted a qualitative meta-analysis that investigates autistic adults’ first-person accounts of psychotherapy. Thirty-three studies were included in the analysis. I used critical-constructivist grounded theory to …

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The Strange Made Beautiful, The Beautiful Made Strange: Dime Museums, Freak Shows, And The Circassian Beauty In 19th-Century American Popular Culture, Emma P. Lovejoy Dec 2025

The Strange Made Beautiful, The Beautiful Made Strange: Dime Museums, Freak Shows, And The Circassian Beauty In 19th-Century American Popular Culture, Emma P. Lovejoy

Graduate Masters Theses

In the fall of 1864, the infamous showman P. T. Barnum premiered a new human oddity exhibit at his American Museum in New York City. Unlike most of the other freak performers there, there was nothing inherently extraordinary about the body of the woman who he introduced as “Zalumma Agra, the Star of the East.” Instead, she had intentionally teased her hair into a mane of curls unfashionable and uncommon for Caucasian women, and dressed in a costume meant to evoke Turkish or more broadly Near Eastern aesthetics. To explain and elevate her unusual appearance, Barnum (or another of the …

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