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Discourses On Psychological Well-Being And Mental Health Of Forced Internally Displaced Persons, Ignasia Paskal Mbatta

Tanzania Journal of Sociology

The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has risen at an unprecedented rate in recent years, resulting in profound psychological, social, and economic consequences for affected populations. This study provides a comprehensive exploration of the unique challenges and needs experienced by IDPs, synthesising existing literature to offer critical insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers striving to improve the mental health and psychosocial well-being of forcibly displaced persons. Employing a qualitative discourse analysis (DA) approach, the study critically examines how psychosocial vulnerabilities among IDPs are constructed, represented, and contested within academic, policy, and humanitarian narratives. It draws upon a range of …

Public And Nonprofit Media Are Facing Existential Threats, Trish Abalo, Emily Doebler

Research, Reports, and Publications

No abstract provided.

The Evolving Landscape Of Philanthropy: Collective Practices, Digital Tools, And The Search For Connection, Michael D. Layton

Research, Reports, and Publications

No abstract provided.

The Christmas Sisters, A Screenplay, Marybeth Lee Berry

Masters Theses

The Christmas Sisters is a screenplay about the Snow sisters and their father and how love, faith, and family can accomplish to save a beloved tree farm. A Hallmark staple, The Christmas Sisters offers all the comforts of a good Christmas movie but through the lens of a family and sisterly dynamic. By getting to know Holly, Eve, Joy, and Noelle, the true spirit of Christmas shines through, showing the audience that the miracle of the holiday season is found in each other.

ℤ3-Graded Cartan Calculus On 𝒪(ℂQ1|1|1), Sultan Çeli̇k, Sali̇h Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

After a brief introduction of the basic concepts of ℤ₃-grading, the paper continues by introducing ℤ₃-graded differential calculus and ℤ₃-graded Cartan calculus. Then, using a matrix R which is a solution of the Yang-Baxter equation, a new ℤ₃-graded quantum group and a ℤ₃-graded quantum space are introduced. The scheme of the ℤ₃-graded differential calculus developed on the algebra of functions on this quantum space is extended to the ℤ₃-graded Cartan calculus and all the results obtained are formulated using the matrix R.

Gli Weekly, January 14, 2026, Franke Global Leadership Initiative

GLI Weekly

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January 14, 2026 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Continuous Improvement Initiatives On Employee Performance: The Mediating Role Of Organizational Culture. An Applied Study On Sharjah Police Science Academy, Fakhri Abdul Kareem Bani Doumii

Journal of Police and Legal Sciences

This research aims to investigate the effects of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives on the employees’ performance within the framework of Police Higher Education institution with special reference to the Sharjah Police Science Academy. It examines organizational culture as a mediating variable, through which the connection between CI Initiatives and improved performance results is explained. This research assesses the impact of each dimension of CI initiatives which includes employee involvement, process management, customer focus, leadership commitment, and training on employee performance indices which includes task performance, contextual performance, adaptive performance and counterproductive work behaviour. Using the PLS-SEM analysis, the study …

2026-01-14 Red White U Fund Increases Financial Opportunities For Su Student Athletes, Kean Mathis

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Influence Of Rotation And An Inclined Magnetic Field For The Peristaltic Flow Of Viscoplastic Fluid Through A Porous Medium, Khalid Khaleefah Jassim, Mohammed Salim Ramadhan

Baghdad Science Journal

This research deals with the influencing of rotation and an inclined magnetic field on the analysis of blended convection heat transfer within a viscoelastic fluid that flows peristaltically through an inclined tapered asymmetric channel, that traversing in a porous media. The foundational equations of continuity, momentum, and energy were established in Cartesian coordinates. Furthermore, a range of dimensionless numbers, including Reynolds number, Brandt number, and Froude number, were introduced to regulate the governing equations in their imensionless forms. The governing equations were further simplified under the presumption of long wave lengths and small Reynolds numbers. The perturbation method was utilized …

Improving Energy And Capacity-Awareness Of Effective Satellite Communication In 6g Heterogeneous Internet Of Things, Ahmed Mahdi Jubair, Khitam Abdulbasit Mohammed, Fouad H. Awad

Baghdad Science Journal

The spreading of Sixth Generation (6G) communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the recent innovations in networking services. As the number of devices becomes increasingly connected through extensive communication network connectivity, energy efficiency has become a significant concern with the widespread use of massive IoT devices. While general lack of energy optimization can lead to several issues, including data loss, link failure, and high-power utilization, directly affect the communication quality of the network. To address these challenges, it is crucial to develop a model that combines effective optimization and resource allocation, based on both Quality of …

G-Topological Groupoids, Osman Mucuk

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In the groupoid theory, it is unclear that a topological groupoid's quotient groupoid with the quotient topology is topological.  In this paper, we approach this problem considering  G-methods and G-convergence. We define  G-topological groupoid, which agrees with the sequential version of a topological groupoid in the particular case G=lim, and give some counterexamples. Then, we extend the usual properties of topological groupoids to the G-topological groupoids. We also prove that a G-topological groupoid's quotient groupoid is  G-topological groupoid when a normal subgroupoid is suitably chosen. This result enables us to obtain examples of topological quotient groupoids in a particular case.

The Variation Of Eigenvalues Of The Two-Dimensional Magnetic Schrödinger Operator With Respect To The Angle Of A Flat Sector, Araz R. Aliev, Elshad H. Eyvazov

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

A two-dimensional Schrödinger operator with a spherically symmetric electric potential and an Aharonov Bohm magnetic field in a circular sector under Neumann boundary conditions is considered. The intervals of the angular variation of the flat region are found, where the eigenvalues of the Neumann problem for the Schrödinger operator with a spherically symmetric electric potential strictly decrease monotonically in the Aharonov-Bohm magnetic field.

Co-04 - Communications 2026-01-14, Shay Beezley

Committees

No abstract provided.

Further Geometric Properties Of The Generalized K-Bessel Functions, Merve Görgülü, İbrahi̇m Aktaş

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This study investigates certain geometric properties of the normalized k-Bessel function, which is a natural generalization of classical and modified Bessel functions of the first kind. These geometric properties include η-starlikeness, η-uniform convexity, starlikeness associated with exponential function and Bernoulli’s lemniscate, and convexity associated with exponential function and Bernoulli’s lemniscate. Moreover, certain corollaries related to classical and modified Bessel functions are presented by specialising parameters. In addition, some examples and their graphical representations are provided to support the findings of this study.

Expert Chad Painter: Doj Actions Against Washington Post ‘Chilling’ For Free Press, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton media ethics expert Chad Painter is available to discuss the “chilling effect” of the Justice Department’s investigation into a Washington Post journalist, warning that the agency likely violated both protocol and the law.

The Incorporation Of Ai-Enabled Culturally Relevant Narrative-Based Learning Pedagogy To Engage Students In A Diverse Stem Classroom, Nitin U. Jain, Eliza G. Braden

Faculty Publications

This study explores how AI-enabled, culturally relevant, narrative-based learning pedagogy influences engagement among ninth-grade students in an Earth Science course. Conducted in two classrooms in a southeastern U.S. school predominantly attended by African American and Latinx students, we developed lesson plans on Earth Systems and Climate Change. Using a qualitative case study design, we examined one educator's implementation of AI-enhanced lessons. Thematic analysis of exit surveys and students' artifacts revealed that narrative-based learning significantly increased students' desire, engagement, and confidence in scientific concepts compared to conventional methods. This approach allowed students to integrate local and global knowledge, fostering deep questions …

Some Methods For Finding The Number Of Partitions Of N With M−Parts, P(N, M), Yusuf Soyvural, Ali̇ Bülent Eki̇n

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

P(n, m) denotes the number of partitions of n with m parts, while P_m(n) denotes the number of partitions of n with parts at most m. It is a well-known result that the number of partitions of n ≥ 0 into m or fewer parts is equal to P_m(n). In the literature, there are some results for P(n, m) and P_m(n) for some values of m. In this work, we give more compact results for P(n …

On Almost Kenmotsu Manifolds Admitting Nearly Vacuum Static Equations With Applications, Uday Chand De, Krishnendu De, Sudhakar Kumar Chaubey

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this article, we study certain characteristics of nearly vacuum static equations on almost Kenmotsu manifolds. It is established that an η-Einstein almost Kenmotsu manifold allowing nearly vacuum static equations is of constant scalar curvature and either the solution is trivial or, the manifold reduces to an Einstein manifold. Next,  nearly vacuum static equations on (κ,μ)-almost Kenmotsu manifolds and generalized (κ,μ)'-nullity distribution are considered and we obtain several interesting results. Moreover, we illustrate that if a 3-dimensional Kenmotsu manifold allows nearly vacuum static equations, then the manifold is locally isometric to the hyperbolic space Η3(-1). After that, we investigate a …

Fubini Collocation Method For Numerical Solutions Of Differential Equations With Quadratic And Cubic Nonlinearities, Kübra Erdem Bi̇çer, Havva Türkhan

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this study, the Fubini collocation method is proposed for the approximate solution of nonlinear differential equations. The method utilizes fundamental relations involving Fubini polynomials and their derivatives, employing collocation points to enhance solution accuracy. Within this framework, the given differential equation is transformed into a system of nonlinear algebraic equations involving the unknown coefficients of the approximate solution. This resulting system is then solved using appropriate numerical techniques to obtain the approximate solution. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated through several test problems, with accuracy evaluated using absolute error functions. Furthermore, illustrative examples and residual-based error analysis …

The Derivative Of Spectral Function Of The Problem With The Boundary Condition Dependent On Spectral Parameter, Eli̇f Başkaya, Haskiz Coşkun

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this study, the computation of the derivative of the spectral function for Sturm-Liouville problem with eigenvalue dependent boundary condition at the finite left end is considered.

Distributed Model Predictive Control-Based Power Management Scheme For Grid-Integrated Microgrids, Sergio Escareno, Sijo Augustine, Liang Sun, Sathishkumar J. Ranade, Olga Lavrava, Enrico Pontelli, John Hedengren

Faculty Publications

Transitioning from traditional electrical grids to smart grids is currently an ongoing process that many nations are striving for due to their access to renewable resources. Energy management is one of the key parameters that decides the performance of such complex systems. Distributed Model Predictive Control (DMPC) is a promising technique that can be used to improve the energy management of grid-connected systems. This paper analyzes a grid-connected inverter system with DMPC that exchanges key operating parameters with the grid to optimize coordinated power sharing between its respective loads. The state-space model for the inverter is derived and verified to …

Lindenwood Digest, January 14, 2026, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

Primary Figures: President Porter visits classrooms and convenes with the Hawthorn Foundation; Payroll Director Monica Seiter serves as the contact for tax document inquiries; and MLB Network host Greg Amsinger leads "The Amsinger Series" event.

Key Events: Electronic 2025 W-2 forms became available in Workday on January 12, with paper forms scheduled for January 30; upcoming athletics include matches against UMass, Arkansas, and Delaware between January 15 and 18.

Date/Location: The digest covers institutional updates for the week of January 14, 2026, at Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri, noting a campus closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on …

Perceptions Of Defund The Police, Russell F. Cooper

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This research delves into contemporary literature on the Defund the Police movement in the United States, a significant force shaping law enforcement practices and the future landscape of policing and criminal justice. Stemming from the aftermath of the 2020 George Floyd protests, this movement has spurred transformations in policing methodologies and resource distribution. With its expansion across the nation, law enforcement agencies are grappling with high turnover rates and a dwindling pool of qualified applicants. The Defund the Police movement, originally aimed at abolishing police departments due to perceived systemic issues, underscores the need for progressive law enforcement reforms, particularly …

Officers On Patrol: Perspectives Of An Arrest On Past And Present Law Enforcement Officers, Shanee N. Ellington

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

While attempting to apprehend suspects, police officers must contend with complex obstacles arising from the arrest's legal, ethical, and sociopolitical context. Officers had to follow their department’s guidelines while also developing legal procedures when carrying out an arrest. The study focused on how an officer’s perception of arrest decisions and procedures encapsulated challenges and ethical dilemmas. Through a semi-structured interview with twenty respondents, this research explored the implications of arresting behaviors on officers’ professional identity formation and development. The data analysis followed the grounded theory approach, which focused on identifying differences and similarities between former and current officers over time. …

A Phenomenological Study Of The Personal And Professional Experiences Of U.S. Police Leaders Who Led Their Agency Through A Line-Of-Duty Death, Elizabeth A. Cary

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the personal and professional experiences of police leaders from across the United States who led their agencies through line-of-duty deaths (LODD). The social constructivist worldview guided this study as Creswell and Poth (2025) suggest that it captures complicated and multifaceted subjective meanings of individuals. Transformational leadership theory was the lens through which this research was conducted. Police leaders are faced with personnel, political, societal, and generational challenges following the events of Ferguson, George Floyd, the COVID-19 pandemic. This is on top of the already stressful and traumatic work police officers face …

From Retaliation To Restoration: Evaluating Norwegian Prison Rehabilitation Models For United States Integration, Lucas I. Abbott

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study evaluates the viability of implementing Norwegian rehabilitative frameworks within the American prison system by gathering the perspectives of formerly incarcerated men in the United States. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, the research sought to understand how American offenders perceive Norwegian normalization techniques, such as single-occupancy rooms, humane architectural environments, respectful inmate-officer relationships, and their potential to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. Fifteen participants who had served a minimum of three weeks in correctional institutions completed open-ended questionnaires analyzed through conceptual content analysis. Findings revealed strong support for individualized rooms, normalized environments, and increased positive human interaction as transformative …

January 14, 2026, Bcac

Booth Collaborative Advisory Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Social Support In The College Classroom And The Impact Supportive Communication Has On Student Academic Success And Quality Of Life, Rachael Tiede

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

College students often encounter academic and personal challenges that lead to stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. These challenges can feel burdensome, making it difficult for them to determine the best course of action for the issues they face. They frequently experience difficulties in managing the demands of college. Given these challenges, a potential solution for their anxiety and stress is social support through supportive communication from friends, instructors, and others at the college or university. Guided by social support theory and social penetration theory and employing a quantitative methodology, the research examined the impact of supportive communication on college …

The Effect Of Parent-Child Relationship, Teacher-Student Relationship, And Parent/Teacher Religiosity On Prosocial Behavior In Early Childhood, Monifa Andrea Cross

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

There are several factors that can influence prosocial development in early childhood, including secure attachments, perspective-taking skills, empathy, parent-child relationships, teacher-student relationships, and parent/teacher religiosity. The purpose of this qualitative collective case study was to explore how parent–child relationships, teacher–student relationships, and the religiosity of both parents and teachers are perceived to influence prosocial behavior in 5- to 6-year-old children in early childhood settings. Through an in-depth examination of multiple cases, this study aimed to understand the lived experiences and perspectives of parents and teachers regarding the relational and spiritual factors that may support or shape prosocial development during this …