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The Sacred Dimensions In Attitudes Toward Military Personnel During The War In Ukraine, Hnat Mierienkov

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The article analyzes the sacred dimensions of military burial during the war in Ukraine. It highlights the use of sacred symbolism, particularly the image of angels, associated with fallen defenders, living volunteers, and soldiers who support the army and civilians. The study examines the religious and mental aspects of war that compel Ukrainians to rely on divine protection in the struggle against a more powerful aggressor. It emphasizes that the sacralization of the fallen as guardian angels is a significant component of how Ukrainian society interprets the war. Additionally, the article explores the perception of the Russian-Ukrainian war as a …

The Fragile Fabric Of Society: An Insight Into Religion In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Tomislav Tadić

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The question of the social function of religion is undoubtedly one of the most important questions at the level of global social ontology. In this context, the sociology of religion turns out to be one of the most significant branches within contemporary sociology. Bearing in mind the events that mark the current global political situation, especially the Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine, the need to rethink the relationship between ethnicity and religion as a special expression of the crisis of secularity within the limits of the "radicalized consequences of modernity" further intensifies. The paper is composed of two parts: 1) …

National Warriors In God's Vineyards: Political Catholicism And The Problem Of Militant Clergy In Fascist Croatia, Rory Yeomans

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

"Religion, and particularly Catholicism, has long been a source of contention among historians of the Ustasha regime and Independent State of Croatia [Nezavisna Država Hrvatska]. Aside from debates about the number of Serbs murdered at the Jasenovac concentration camp complex, there can be few topics related to the wartime Croatian state that have generated as much research or provoked such controversy as the conduct of the Catholic Church and clergy under the Ustasha regime...

...This article aims to provide an insight into the ambiguous relationship between Catholicism and the Ustasha regime as well as the synthesis between religion and fascist …

Operation “Prophets” Or Integration Of Pentecostals Into The Structures Of The Aucecb By The Nkgb-Kgb, Александр Коротаев

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The purpose of this article is to expose the work of the Soviet special services, which was directly aimed at incorporating the Pentecostals of the USSR into the structure of the All-Union Council of Evangelical Christians and Baptists (AUCEC&B). It reveals the mechanisms, forms, and methods used by the Soviet special services (NKGB-KGB) to achieve this incorporation. It has been proven that this process was purely coercive in nature and was directly intended to eliminate Pentecostals as a denomination, using Evangelical Christians and Baptists (ECB) as a means to that end.

The Spiritual Foundations Of An Unbreakable Ukraine During The War, Olena Rohova, Tetiana Lysokolenko, Iryna Karpan

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

An analysis of the spiritual foundations of the ability of Ukrainian society to resist the illegal military aggression of a country whose resources significantly exceed those of Ukraine. Ukraine’s unbreakability is connected to the dominant values and worldview of its representatives, which include spirituality responsible for the resiliency of individuals, the plasticity to perceive challenges of fate, and the responses of radical changes of being. The central idea of resiliency includes the revival of the most important religious, cultural, and historical factors of collective spirituality in Ukrainian society. The religious values introduced into the Ukrainian culture by Christianity as a …

Ideas Of The "Russian World" And Ukraine: Value Epicrises On The Ukrainian Orthodox Church Under The Moscow Patriarchate, Oleksandr Brodetskyi, Iryna Horokholinska

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

Against the background of the identity, jurisdictional, and institutional crossroads in which contemporary Ukrainian Orthodoxy finds itself, the authors analyze the mental, value-related, and personal (linked to the “human factor”) influences in Ukraine of the destructive and militant ideology of the “Russian World” (Russkiy Mir), as well as the degree of involvement of leading functionaries of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the dissemination of these influences.

The article reveals the mechanisms of the corrosion of spirituality among the ecclesiastical elites of Russia and their satellites in Ukraine. This corrosion is manifested in the substitution of the Church’s …

2025-2026 Graduate Catalog, Morehead State University. Registrar's Office.

Morehead State Catalog Archive

2025-2026 graduate catalog for Morehead State University.

Standardizing Exoneration Compensation Statutes, Farina Barth

Journal Articles

Wrongful convictions plague the American criminal justice system and leave lasting, unimaginable harm on the innocent. Since 1989 through February 2025, the National Registry of Exonerations reported 3,658 exonerations: a total of 32,750 years behind bars that were lost. An exoneree, once labeled a defendant, becomes a victim. To right this wrong, some states aim to make a wrongfully convicted citizen whole through compensation. However, in examining the evidence of wrongful conviction compensation, a pervasive issue is uncovered in the American compensation system: victims of wrongful incarceration are deeply undercompensated due to statutory drafting. For those states with compensation statutes, …

Reply [To Burnout Reflections: Musings On Bianchi And Schonfeld’S Five Focal Areas], Renzo Bianchi, Irvin Sam Schonfeld

Publications and Research

Contrary to what one might assume, the burnout construct did not emerge from systematic research. The definition of burnout was formulated in the 1970s based on prenotions and anecdotal evidence. No sound empirical studies, no in-depth theoretical reflections, not even a review of the stress literature underpinned the introduction of the construct. It is thus unsurprising that some observers regard the edifice of burnout research with scepticism. The pioneers of burnout research neglected basic scientific standards and, by overlooking the abundant work of contemporary stress researchers, deprived themselves of important safeguards against illusions of novelty making big claims based on …

Frailty And Sleep In Adult Survivors Of Childhood Cancer: A Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Report, Lauren C. Daniel, Margaret M. Lubas, Huiqi Wang, Mariana Szklo-Coxe, Kirsten K. Ness, Annalynn M. Williams, Daniel A. Mulrooney, Rebecca Howell, Wendy Leisenring, Yutaka Yasui, Leslie L. Robinson, Gregory T. Armstrong, Eric J. Chow, Kevin R. Krull, Tara M. Brinkman

Epidemiology, Biostatistics, & Environmental Health Faculty Publications

Background

Young adult survivors of childhood cancer exhibit rates of frailty similar to adults several decades older without a cancer history. Frailty has been associated with sleep disturbances in non-cancer populations, but the relationship has not been examined in childhood cancer survivors who are known to exhibit elevated rates of sleep problems.

Aims

Examine associations between frailty and poor sleep quality in long-term survivors of childhood cancer.

Methods

This study utilized data from 9044 participants (> 5 years from diagnosis, M(age) = 40.8 years [SD = 9.5]) in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. Survivors' frailty status, chronic health conditions (CHC), …

Modeling Non-Normal Distributions With Mixed Third-Order Polynomials Of Standard Normal And Logistic Variables, Mohan D. Pant, Aditya Chakraborty, Ismail El Moudden

Epidemiology, Biostatistics, & Environmental Health Faculty Publications

Continuous data associated with many real-world events often exhibit non-normal characteristics, which contribute to the difficulty of accurately modeling such data with statistical procedures that rely on normality assumptions. Traditional statistical procedures often fail to accurately model non-normal distributions that are often observed in real-world data. This paper introduces a novel modeling approach using mixed third-order polynomials, which significantly enhances accuracy and flexibility in statistical modeling. The main objective of this study is divided into three parts: The first part is to introduce two new non-normal probability distributions by mixing standard normal and logistic variables using a piecewise function of …

Neutrosophic Perspectives On The Body-Mind-Soul-Spirit Fluidity, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This paper examines the concepts of the ‘Body’, ‘Mind’, ‘Soul,’ and ‘Spirit’ through the lens of neutrosophy. Neutrosophy challenges traditional binary logic, positing that ‘truth’ is not a fixed entity. Through the lens of neutrosophy, which is a philosophical framework, one seeks to address and reconcile contradictions and uncertainties in various fields, including philosophy, mathematics and science in general, as well as logic. Any phenomenon or dynamic structure can exist in different degrees (of truth, indeterminacy, and falsity). By applying this triadic approach to these four components, we propose the notion of a Neutrosophic Body-Mind-Soul-Spirit as a Quadruple Fluidity, where …

, Superhypersoft-Driven Evaluation Of Smart Transportation In Centroidous-Moosra: Real-World Insights For The Uav Era, Mona Mohamed, Ahmed M. Abdelmouty, Khalid Mohamed, Florentin Smarandache

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Over recent decades unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have significantly impacted many areas and applications that affect our daily lives. Such as transportation, healthcare, and agricultural surveillance and management. Along with intelligently digitizing these sectors. Hence, this study focuses on exhibiting UAVs' contributions to transportation systems to be smart. An intelligent decision-maker framework is constructed to evaluate smart transportation systems (STSs) that leverage UAVSs in their operations. Preferencing candidates of STSs conduct the evaluation process based on a set of criteria and attributes. Moreover, the new multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) of centroidous to obtain criteria attribute weights. As well as Multi-objective optimization …

A Novel Approach To Assessing Art Education Teaching Quality In Vocational Colleges Based On Double-Valued Neutrosophic Numbers And Multi-Attribute Decision-Making With Tree Soft Sets, Heng He

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

To promote stable and sustainable growth in vocational education, it is crucial to innovate and adapt the teaching methods of art education to align with modern educational trends. A comprehensive analysis of the art education curriculum is necessary to drive reform and modernize teaching methodologies, ensuring the continued relevance and effectiveness of art instruction. By updating art education, students can enhance their aesthetic appreciation, develop a refined understanding of high-quality artworks, and experience consistent growth in their artistic development. Moving beyond traditional teaching models is essential for the ongoing advancement of art education in vocational colleges. The evaluation of teaching …

A Novel Analysis On The Perception Of Physical Environmental Quality: An In-Depth Study Comparing The Neutrosophic Likert Scale With Score Function And The Classic Likert Scale - Statistical Analysis Of Data From A Restaurant Survey, Seher Bodur, Serpil Kaya, Selçuk Topal

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

There are studies examining the quality of the physical environment in the restaurant industry. However, these studies have only been conducted using Likert scale. Since the neutrosophic scale has not been used in the restaurant industry before, it is considered to be an important gap. For this reason, it is aimed to investigate the perceptions of physical environmental quality in restaurants by using Likert and neutrosophic scales for the first time. By applying Exploratory Factor Analysis, evidence is presented that a single factor adequately incorporates both scales, thus optimising the assessment procedure. Their consistency and reliability in assessing environmental perceptions …

Quality Assessment In Higher Education Management Using The Modified Marcos Method With Double-Valued Neutrosophic Numbers: A Case Study, Haihua Ding, Haifeng Chen

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Quality is the core and soul of educational management, and educational management is the carrier of quality. Only by improving the efficiency and quality of educational management can we promote the healthy and long-term development of higher education. In the new era, universities should actively introduce education quality assurance theory and advanced management concepts, reform the education management quality assurance system, and thus play multiple educational functions such as enrollment management, student training, degree awarding, and quality evaluation. Based on the theoretical and event exploration of the quality assurance path of higher education management, China's higher education will inevitably embark …

Elevating Service Quality In Mass Sports Events Through Trapezoidal Neutrosophic Weighted Product Models, Yifang Zhao

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The evaluation of service quality in mass sports events is a structured process assessing aspects such as event organization, venue facilities, safety measures, staff services, and information dissemination. This evaluation assists organizers in identifying strengths and weaknesses, enabling optimization of services to enhance participant and spectator satisfaction. This study applies to the Weighted Product Method (WPM) integrated with Trapezoidal Neutrosophic Numbers (TNN) to address uncertainties inherent in multi-attribute decision-making. By presenting numerical examples and comparative analyses, the study demonstrates the effectiveness of the TNN-WPM technique. The findings provide a reliable framework for systematically evaluating service quality in mass sports events, …

A Statistical Comparison Study Of A Real-Life Survey Data On Procedural Justice Via Neutrosophic Likert Scale With Score Function And Classical Likert Scale, Seher Bodur, Selçuk Topal, Hacı Gürkan

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The present study aims to examine the distinctions between Likert and Neutrosophic scales in their ability to measure organizational behaviors and the many dimensions of organizational justice. To evaluate procedural justice, 6 questions measuring procedural justice from the Learning Environment Questionnaire were used. Compared to the Likert scale, the Neutrosophic scale exhibited greater decision weights and a more distinct expression of participants' ideas due to its ability to capture more complex replies. The reliability of both scales was found to be high, as indicated by satisfactory Cronbach's alpha coefficients. The results of the exploratory factor analysis indicated that both scales …

Co-Morbid Indomethacin-Responsive Headaches In A Woman In Her Late 60s With Paroxysmal Hemicrania And Hypnic Headache: A Case Report, Ashlyn Brown, Randolph W Evans, Claudia Carrizo, Mark Burish

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Paroxysmal hemicrania (PH) and hypnic headache (HH) are rare indomethacin-responsive headache syndromes. This case report details the new onset of both disorders in a woman in her late 60s. One headache type presented as severe pain centered on the right eyebrow, lasting 30 minutes, occurring more than 8 times daily, and associated with ipsilateral lacrimation and rhinorrhea. The second type was a right frontal severe pain, with onset at 4 a.m., occurring only during sleep, lasting 30 minutes, and with no associated factors. The patient's response to indomethacin for both headache types was confirmed through an unblinded ABAB study design: …

Nightmare, Phoebe E. Bowen

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.

From Civil War To Cold War: China, The Us, And The Korean Conflict, Ethan Paul Foss

Honors Theses and Capstones

This history honors thesis investigates US foreign policy in East Asia during the early Cold War, specifically from 1945 to 1953, focusing on the Chinese Civil War and the Korean War. This thesis argues that American policymakers misjudged Chinese communism, Korean nationalism, and regional dynamics due to ideological assumptions and Cold War anxieties. The research examines missed diplomatic opportunities with Mao’s China, the flawed occupation of South Korea, and the escalation of the Korean Conflict, revealing how rigid anti-communist policies contributed to the Korean War's outbreak and strengthened communist alliances. Ultimately, it argues that the Korean War was less an …

A Comparison Of Pacing Strategies Between Males And Females Running In Carbon-Fiber Plated Shoes, Amanda P. Ares, Allison A. Petry, Morgan M. Koskela, Owen R. Daigle, Summer B. Cook

Honors Theses and Capstones

Carbon-fiber plated (CFP) shoes have been shown to enhance performance in elite runners, with less research on recreational runners. It is also unknown how CFP shoes affect pacing strategy during races. Additionally, it is known that male and female recreational runners pace differently throughout running races. Purpose: This study aimed to compare pacing strategies between male and female recreational runners running in non-CFP and CFP shoes during a 5km time trial. Methods: Twenty-one male and female recreational runners (22±4 years, 1.7±0.07m, 65.2±7.0kgs) completed two 5km time trials in non-CFP and CFP shoes in a randomized order. Participants were blinded to …

Sensory Need Or Treatable Behavior? Self-Stimulatory Behavior In Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematized Review, Anne Grace, Kathryne Brewer

Honors Theses and Capstones

This study examined the current dialogue about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and

self-stimulatory behavior (stimming), based on a systematized literature review. Stimming is

often framed as a maladaptive or disruptive behavior that negatively impacts autistic individuals.

It is important to investigate whether these claims are supported by current research. The

following research question was used to guide this paper: How does current research on ASD

conceptualize stimming, as a form of sensory self-regulation or a treatable behavior?

Noise In The Acute Care Patient Setting, Taylor A. Cota, Brynn Roberts

Honors Theses and Capstones

Noise levels in hospital environments can negatively impact patient satisfaction and recovery, particularly in high-acuity units such as Progressive Care Units (PCUs) (Choiniere, D. B., 2010). Patient satisfaction surveys at the PCU at Exeter Hospital have consistently identified noise as a concern, highlighting the need for rigorous quality improvement (QI) planning phase to determine whether a structured intervention, such as white noise implementation, is indicated.

This project focuses on the initial planning phase of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle (Institute for Healthcare Improvement, n.d.) to assess the feasibility and necessity of introducing white noise machines to enhance patient experience on the …

Implementing Gallup 12+ Employee Engagement Survey In A Critical Access Hospital, Catherine R. Hardwick

Honors Theses and Capstones

Objective: To utilize the Gallup Q12+ survey to assess baseline staff engagement among nurses and nursing assistants at a critical access hospital, implement direct education intervention, and evaluate its impact on staff engagement rates, with the goal of identifying micro and macro-problems.

Methods: This quality improved project was conducted at Littleton Regional Hospital, a level Ⅲ trauma center and critical access hospital. The PDSA cycle started on March 1 and ended May 10. The Gallup Q12+ survey was sent to Registered Nurses, Licensed Nursing Assistants, and Nursing Technicians to establish baseline staff engagement levels and areas that need improvement. Directed …

You’Ll Be Back: Sensory Cognition’S Influence On Audience Retention, Tia Dimicelli

Honors Theses and Capstones

This study explores the impact of sensory elements – specifically ambient scent and music – in theatrical lobbies on audience satisfaction and likelihood of returning. Two general surveys were distributed to gauge what audiences expect from lobby spaces, and what they describe as memorable experiences. Then, two experiments were conducted using a test/control group design during live performances in New Hampshire. Participants completed surveys assessing their perception of the lobby environment, satisfaction with the performance, and likelihood to return to or recommend the venue. While the initial general surveys indicated that participants believed sensory elements would enhance their experience, no …

Project Tackle 12 Years Of Cia And Taiwanese Joint Reconnaissance Overflights, Maximilian Digiovanni

Honors Theses and Capstones

Project TACKLE was a joint collaborative project between the CIA and the Taiwanese government to facilitate U-2 spy plane missions flown by Taiwanese pilots over China. These missions, conducted from 1962 to 1974, provide critical insights regarding the US and Taiwan’s fluctuating relationship during this period. TACKLE missions played a crucial role in informing policymakers on a variety of subjects, such as the progress of China’s rapidly evolving nuclear weapons program. This paper situates the TACKLE missions within the broader political context of their time to highlight the constant prioritization challenge that plagued the program.

Reconceptualizing Madness: Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Autobiography And The Cultural Landscape Of Insanity, Gender, And The Illness Experience, Claire Paley

Honors Theses and Capstones

No abstract provided.

Hit Me, Baby, One More Time: A Critical Discourse Analysis Of The Celebrity Gossip Magazine Shaming Of Britney Spears, Anna Rae Drabik

Honors Theses and Capstones

Britney Spears is an American pop star who rose to fame in the late 1990s at the age of 17 with her music, performances, and fashion. Spears was a prominent figure in celebrity gossip magazines, a genre which grew to prominence alongside and, in many ways, because of Spears. The distinct aesthetic and style of celebrity gossip magazines involved stories, blurbs, and images which wielded praise and shame—directly and indirectly—as tools to enforce norms and expectations for both female celebrities and female readers. Through a critical discourse analysis of 378 People and Us articles throughout the first ten years of …

Mental Health Outcomes And Client Perception Of Religious/Spiritual Integration In Psychotherapy, Cole R. Bouchard-Liporto

Honors Theses and Capstones

Religion and spirituality have been shown to have positive effects on physical and mental health in recent years. Despite this, research suggests religion and spirituality as characteristics of clients to be overlooked in modern secular psychotherapy treatments. This study investigated mental health outcomes from psychotherapy related to the perceived integration of religious and spiritual beliefs. A survey was administered to and taken by 178 University of New Hampshire students on the web-platform Qualtrics to investigate client psychotherapy experiences and their perception of how their religious and spiritual beliefs and values were integrated. The research conducted for this study points to …