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The Luggage I Carry, Madison Thompson

Ovid

No abstract provided.

Strengthening The Holy Athlete: Lay Ascesis And Athletics In The Works Of John Chrysostom, Stephanie R. Roston

Effervescence: Yale Divinity School's Student Journal of Religion

Contemporary fitness influencers often compel their audiences by appealing to the felt connection between physical and moral-spiritual conditioning, but this was also true for John Chrysostom and his attending congregations in late antiquity. Chrysostom believed that body and soul might be brought into healthy, transparent alignment through the cultivation of embodied training grounds for virtue, and he repeatedly utilized athletic imagery in his homilies and baptismal liturgy to emphasize that the cognitive attention necessary for such work is strengthened over time through repeated physical regimens such as fasting and vigils. Warning against hypocrisy, he looked to athletes and ascetics for …

A Bibliometric And Descriptive Analysis Of The Disciplinary Affiliations Of Research About Students With Disabilities In College-Level Science Education, Tongriang N. Daspan M.Ed, Aaron C. Wenger Phd, Brandy Pleasants Phd

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Despite the global emphasis on equity and the need for inclusive science education, students with disabilities (SwDs) encounter persistent barriers in college-level science learning environments. While prior research has explored isolated challenges faced by SwDs, few studies have examined how these challenges vary across science disciplines. Yet, science education research is often situated within distinct disciplinary traditions, such as biology education research or geoscience education research, known collectively as Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER). Understanding the disciplinary distribution of research on SwDs is essential to identifying gaps and fostering cross-disciplinary learning. This study maps trends and patterns in the disciplinary affiliations …

Human-Machine Communication: Complete Volume. Volume 13

Human-Machine Communication

This is the complete volume of HMC Volume 13.

Tool Or Social Actor? How Ai Perception And Interaction Modality Influence Perceived Credibility Of Communicative Ai Over Time, Stefanie H. Klein, Sonja Utz

Human-Machine Communication

People increasingly interact with conversational agents based on artificial intelligence (AI) for a variety of tasks. While these communicative AI (comAI) systems often produce responses that are natural and engaging, the information they provide is not always correct and unbiased. This makes it essential to understand how users perceive the credibility of such systems. Drawing on data from four waves of a longitudinal survey (NT1 = 618, NT4 = 485), we investigated how active users’ perceptions of comAI as a tool or social actor and their primary interaction modality (text vs. voice) influence the credibility perceptions of comAI, both cross-sectionally …

The Comforting Potential Of A Social Robot, Regardless Of Looks And Designed Affordances, Peggy Van Minkelen, Elly A. Konijn

Human-Machine Communication

Two field studies examined the comforting potential of an autonomously functioning humanoid robot and whether participants formed an affective bond with it, guided by a new Human-Robot Bonding framework. We designed a 2 (Designed Humanness: high versus low) × 2 (Designed Affordances: high versus low) mixed-factorial repeatedmeasures field experiment. Participants completed a stress-inducing task, followed by an interaction with the robot, which provided comfort. We measured participants’ stress levels (objectively via heart rate and subjectively via perceived stress) and their level of Bonding with the robot. Results showed that perceived stress, but not heart rate, decreased after human-robot interaction across …

Gender And Task Alignment Influences The Credibility Of Feminine But Not Masculine Ai Conversational Assistants, Joana Videira, David Deandrea

Human-Machine Communication

The present study investigated how the perceived gender of AI conversational assistants and the tasks they perform combine to influence perceptions of AI competence, trustworthiness, and goodwill (i.e., credibility). Participants evaluated AI assistants that appeared female or male and varied in the task they performed (stereotypically feminine or masculine task). Findings did not support an overall preference for female AI assistants over male AI assistants. Rather, perceived AI gender interacted with gender stereotypes associated with the task performed to affect perceptions of AI credibility. Notably, AI perceived to be very feminine had the highest credibility when performing stereotypically feminine tasks …

10 Questions To Fall In Love With A Chatbot: An Experimental Study On Interpersonal Closeness With Large Language Models (Llms), Jessica M. Szczuka, Lisa Mühl, Paula Ebner, Simon Dubé

Human-Machine Communication

Large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, are able to compute affectionately nuanced text, which can be deployed in online dating or power artificial companions. This study explores whether people can experience intimate interest and interpersonal closeness toward a potential human or AI partner, based on such text. In a mock matchmaking scenario, 307 participants rated 10 text responses to the Interpersonal Closeness Generation Task from the dating profile of their potential partner, unaware that all were LLM-generated. Surprisingly, the source label (human or AI) had no significant impact on intimate interest and interpersonal closeness. Instead, the perceived quality and human-likeness …

Unexpected Encounters With Spot In The Wild: Sensemaking As Communicative Boundary Work With Robots, Annette Markham, Constanze M. Leeb, Brooke Ann Coco, Daniel Kirby, Lu Liu, Edoardo Lomi, Lucy Thornton, Kelly Ka-Lai Chan, Bradley R. Crammond

Human-Machine Communication

As near-autonomous and AI-embedded robots continue to appear in public settings, their sociality and interactivity is a critical part of the social fabric. This article presents emerging themes from a large-scale ethnographic study of granular-level public interactions between more than 400 people who have an unexpected encounter with Boston Dynamics’ robot “Spot” in a public square in Melbourne. Conceptualizing Spot as a boundary object enables us to highlight patterns of sensemaking as people grapple with ontological disruptions through micro-level interactions; within the self, with other people, or between the self and the robot. Based on thematic analysis of multimedia data …

Right Book, Right Learners? Textbook-Cohort Fit And Cognitive Load In A Cefr-Aligned Saudi University Efl Course: A Case Study, Nedaa Alshehri

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

The alignment between textbook demands and learner proficiency in a CEFR A1–A2 General English course (Eng. 05225) was examined for Psychology students at a Saudi public university, using Evolve Special Edition7, focusing specifically on textbook suitability, learner struggle, and cognitive load across the four language skills. Document analysis of 23 curriculum artefacts and structured interviews with five teachers and 16 students, from across the proficiency levels, were qualitatively triangulated to support identification of the five key elements raised by the students and teachers of this study. The Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) was adopted to analyse the impact of the instructional …

Characteristics Of Influential Faculty Members In Higher Education: A Phenomenological Exploration Of Graduate Students’ And Department Chairs’ Perspectives, Yousef Farraj Alfarraj, Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Faisal Mohammed Alhamad, Abdullah Fawaz Alotaibi

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

Influential faculty members play a critical role in the planning, implementation, and effectiveness of any curriculum, as they are responsible for developing and adapting it to meet the evolving needs of students, institutions, and society. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of influential faculty members based on the perspectives of graduate students and department chairs, employing a qualitative phenomenological approach with data collected via semi-structured interviews. The sample consisted of fifteen participants: five department chairs and ten graduate students from King Saud University in Riyadh and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam. Using open and axial coding, the …

Neo Banking Adoption Among Banking Customers: An Empirical Study Using Pls-Sem, Sree Bhoojitha V, Vishnucharan N S

Journal of Global Management Research

The rapid advancement of financial technology has fundamentally transformed the banking landscape, giving rise to neo banks — fully digital banking platforms operating without physical branches. Despite the growing significance of neo banking in India, customer awareness and adoption remain evolving areas requiring systematic investigation. This study, titled "Study on Neo Banking Adoption by Banking Customers," examines customer awareness, usage patterns, satisfaction levels, and the key factors influencing adoption intention of neo banking services. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study incorporates Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Trust as independent variables influencing Neo Banking Adoption Intention. …

A Study On The Usage Of Digital Technology For Personal Financial Planning: A Comparative Study Among Generation Y And Z, Saraswathy N.S, Srinidhi Sundar

Journal of Global Management Research

No abstract provided.

Integrating Circular Economy Principles Into Sustainable Supply Chain Management- A Comparative Study Of Agriculture, Healthcare, And Asset Management, Blessy Milca I, Purushothaman R, Mariofanna Milanova

Journal of Global Management Research

Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) is a vital strategy for reducing environmental impact while improving efficiency. This study examines the integration of circular economy principles into SSCM across agriculture, healthcare, and asset management. Using a comparative approach, it identifies sector-specific challenges and best practices in resource utilization, waste minimization, and closed-loop logistics. Circular strategies—such as resource recovery, product life extension, and sustainable redesign—are explored as pathways to ecological balance and long-term viability. The role of digital technologies is emphasized: IoT enables data-driven decision-making through sensor networks and real-time monitoring, while blockchain provides transparency, traceability, and secure transactions, strengthening trust in …

Theories, Elements, And Value Creation In Higher Education Under Nep 2020: A Systematic Literature Review Through The Lens Of Educational Technology, Leema Christina J., Alamelu R., Hariharan M., Samar Muti Dr

Journal of Global Management Research

In order to transform Indian higher education system, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 gives an innovative approach, which is with a great aim of making Indian education system into a global level. NEP 2020 will bring a major change in educational sector by adopting technology which will make the education as more adaptable and flexible in nature to meet out the needs of the learners. This paper discusses about the learning theories and organizational theories, which are highly relevant to education and taken key identification from the theories. Key elements were discussed in this paper by correlating theories’ key …

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence For Real-Time Innovation In Upstream Oil And Gas: A Data-Driven Framework For Early Detection Of Lost Circulation Incidents, Gnana Allan Whinney Gnanapragasam

Journal of Global Management Research

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are reshaping upstream oil and gas operations, yet their value depends less on algorithmic sophistication than on converting heterogeneous sensor streams into timely operational decisions. This study develops and evaluates an AI-enabled framework for early detection of lost circulation incidents (LCIs) during drilling, positioning this safety-critical use case within the broader innovation architecture of upstream operations. Uncontrolled drilling-fluid losses generate non-productive time, well-control risk, and substantial cost. The empirical component uses historical surface drilling data from approximately 200 wells that experienced severe or total losses, recorded at an average frequency of 0.2 Hz (one …

Exploring Red Palm Oil As A Sustainable Plasticizer For Carbon Black-Filled Ssbr/Br Tire Tread Compounds: A Comparative Evaluation Of Commercial Alternatives, Norma Arisanti Kinasih, Mohamad Irfan Fathurrohman, Santi Puspitasari, Dewi Kusuma Arti, Abdulhakim Masa

Journal of Materials Exploration and Findings

This study investigates the application of red palm oil (RPO) as an alternative vegetable oil resource to substitute petroleum-based plasticizers, which have environmental and health concerns, in carbon black (CB)-filled SSBR/BR tire tread compounds. The plasticizing effects of RPO were thoroughly evaluated by comparing them with a commercial bio-based plasticizer, Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESBO), and two safer petroleum-based oils, Naphthenic Oil (NYNAS) and Treated Distillate Aromatic Extract (TDAE). The initial investigation shows that fatty acid composition is imposing regarding the plasticizing effect. The higher unsaturated fatty acid content in RPO than in ESBO improved tensile strength and degraded rolling resistance …

Techno-Economic Analysis Of The Utilization Of Waste-To-Energy In Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung, Wahyu Punjung Pesonagrata, Mohammad Akita Indianto

Journal of Materials Exploration and Findings

Indonesia has a serious waste problem, which ranking second in marine pollution. Due to significant environmental impacts, a solution to overcome the complexity of waste problems is needed. This study took sample on waste management in Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung (JIEP). JIEP is an Industrial area which covers 443 hectares of land in East Jakarta. This study aims to address Indonesia's serious waste problem by exploring the potential utilization of waste in the Jakarta Industrial Estate Pulogadung (JIEP) as Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) for a waste-to-energy (WtE) power plant. The proposed method used a steam power plant with RDF as fuel …

Metallurgical Investigation Of A Modified Eye Bolt Failure Caused By Improper Weld Extension, Specification Deviation, And Crevice Corrosion, Dimas Muhammad Fawwaz, Reza Miftahul Ulum, Johny Wahyuadi Soedarsono, Yudha Pratesa

Journal of Materials Exploration and Findings

A modified eye bolt from the David Arm Manhole Storage Tank underwent thorough metallurgical study due to the consequences of the bolt's malfunction during operation. Safety issues arose when the manhole door detached during operation. The mechanical testing and chemical composition analysis of the bolts indicated they were manufactured from an ASTM A193 Grade B7 material used for high-temperature bolting. This material did not conform to the engineering drawing, which mentioned SA 563A, which is about nuts, not bolts. This contradiction clearly shows that the eye bolt which was installed does not conform to the intended design. Welded connections of …

Chronological Intersectionality: Navigating Off-Time Career Reinvention For Women At Midlife And Beyond, Sara W. Bailey

Adultspan Journal

Counselors are trained to anticipate on-time retirement-linked risks but increasingly are serving women pursuing off-time midlife career reinvention within ageist, sexist, racist, and ableist systems of power. Grounded in the author’s personal narrative, this perspective article highlights the compounded burdens of gendered ageism, biopsychosocial aging, and non-prototypical professional acceleration for midlife women. Built upon Crenshaw’s (1989) framework, chronological intersectionality is introduced as a way for counselors to conceptualize the concurrent biopsychosocial and systemic pressures and marginalization that can occur when age-expected norms collide with career changes for midlife women. Implications for clinical practice are described.

Early Immune Dysregulation In Mtb/Siv Co-Infection Resists Cart Treatment At The Single-Cell Level, Riti Sharan, Yi Zou, Zhao Lai, Korri Weldon, Todd Bradley, Xi Luo, Hulin Wu, Shabaana A. Khader, Deepak Kaushal

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Using single-cell transcriptomics of bronchoalveolar lavage cells from Mtb/SIV co-infected rhesus macaques on cART, we reveal profound immune dysregulation during early SIV co-infection of latent tuberculosis. SIV induces a sharp decline in CD4+ T cells, NK, and NKT cells, with incomplete recovery of Mtb-specific TH1 effector responses despite viral suppression. Instead, a persistent TH17-skewed environment emerges, alongside sustained myeloid inflammation driven by Type I interferon signaling and pro-inflammatory regulators such as KLF6 and NFKB1. Ligand-receptor network analyses demonstrate expanded CD4+ T cell-macrophage crosstalk and loss of immune homeostasis that cART fails to fully restore. These findings expose …

Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists In Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Safety, Clinical Effectiveness And Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms, Shannon Fernando, Joy Zhao, Kevan Josloff, Nida Zubair, Aakash Desai, Raina Shivashankar, Patricia L. Kozuch, Cuckoo Choudhary, Gary Lichtenstein, Priya Sehgal

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of obesity among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continues to rise and is associated with adverse IBD outcomes and diminished treatment response. This study reviews the clinical safety and efficacy of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) in patients with IBD and comorbid obesity and explores their theorized anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

METHODS: Published articles through July 2026 were identified via a PubMed search for a narrative review using terms related to GLP-1RA, IBD, safety, effectiveness, and outcomes. Data extraction focused on GLP-1RA intervention details, IBD-related outcomes and inflammatory markers, and proposed anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

RESULTS: GLP-1RA therapy promotes weight …

Curiosity For The Common Good: A Catholic And Marianist Approach To Artificial Intelligence, Meghan R. Henning, Lee J. Dixon, Amanda Shannon, Esther Brownsmith, Kim Conde

Books and Book Chapters by University of Dayton Faculty

This book is not a book; it is an invitation. As many institutions of higher education have gone into panic mode about how to respond responsibly and with pedagogical grounding to the rapid technological changes of our time, members of the University of Dayton community came to the table to talk.

The writings in this volume reflect the hopes, fears, observations, and tested strategies that were shared and developed by faculty and staff addressing the challenges of our times in an atmosphere of trust and solidarity.

These short reflections are meant to continue the conversation in our community and others …

First Amended Joint Plan

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

No abstract provided.

First Amended Joint Plan Supplement

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

No abstract provided.

2026-08-21 Minutes Of The Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Executive Committee

ECAS Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

Msw Portfolio, Allie Wright

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

My Msw Journey, Kaela Metcalfe

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

Feasibility And Patient-Reported Outcomes Of Full-Body Red And Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation For Musculoskeletal Pain In A Predominantly Hispanic/Latino Population: A Single-Arm Pilot Study, Robson Dias Scoz, Frida Garza, Ivana Burberg, Isabella Moreno, Melissa Espinosa Cantu, Mia Dominguez, Juan Gonzalez

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Objective: To characterize feasibility, tolerability, and patient-reported outcomes after a 10-session full-body red and near-infrared photobiomodulation (PBM) protocol for musculoskeletal pain in a predominantly Hispanic/ Latino community sample.

Background: PBM is a non-pharmacological intervention with potential analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Evidence from community-based and Hispanic/Latino populations remains limited, and full-body LED protocols are incompletely standardized.

Methods: This single-arm observational pilot study included 40 adults with self-reported acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain. Participants completed baseline and post-protocol Qualtrics surveys. The intervention used a full-body LED panel emitting 630, 660, 830, and 850 nm light in continuous-wave mode for 20 min per …

Looking Beneath The Surface: Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Through The Caregiver’S Lens—Support, Advocacy, And Self-Care, Melissa Fredin

Master of Arts in Human Services

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure that can affect cognitive functioning, adaptive skills, communication, emotional regulation, and daily living abilities. Individuals with FASD and their caregivers often face complex challenges while navigating behavioral, educational, healthcare, human service, and criminal justice systems. Although awareness of FASD continues to increase, gaps remain in caregiver education, professional understanding, and access to coordinated, trauma-informed supports. The literature indicates that caregiver education is central to improving outcomes for individuals with FASD and is associated with stronger advocacy, more effective support strategies, greater caregiver resilience, and improved …