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Lindenwood Digest, October 7, 2026, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

• Document Type & Date: Institutional internal newsletter (Lindenwood University Employee Digest), published October 7, 2026.

• Core Entities & Provenance: Published by Lindenwood University Communications and Public Relations for faculty, staff, and adjuncts; references administrative units and venues including Human Resources, Library Services, the Lindenwood Learning Academy, Mane Media Productions, LARC, Harmon Hall, and Boyle Family Gallery.

• Key Themes & Context: Administrative compliance and governance via annual employment policy acknowledgments and overdue staff performance goals in Workday; academic grading protocols requiring special grade entries (AF, N, I, AH, BH) by October 19 and automated Canvas-to-Anthology synchronization; faculty development initiatives encompassing the …

Papuaganda Machine: A Look At Indonesia's Burgeoning Social Media Influence Campaigns, Leland Fecher, Patrick Warren, Bb Fonseca, Kylie Gilbert, Peter Mclean, Kameron Pereira, Miles Rockow, Alexander Sharp, Katelyn Smith

Media Forensics Hub Creative Inquiry Reports

Western Papua, a region which borders Papua New Guinea and is officially a part of the Republic of Indonesia, has a long history of conflict with the Indonesian government stretching back to their independence from Dutch colonialism in 1961. While Indonesia sees Papua as legally belonging within the republic, the legitimacy of this claim has been rejected by Papuan liberation movements. This division continues to manifest in violent conflict to this day. While international coverage of this conflict remains minimal, there is significant media coverage and discussion within Indonesia, especially on social media. This social media coverage often favors the …

Secondary School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Risk And Protective Factors Associated With A School Shooting, Emily M. Hudson, Susana Verdinelli

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

School shootings have devastating impacts on those directly or indirectly exposed to them. Most school shooters are current or former students. Teachers can play a crucial role in intervening, but their support for intervention strategies can vary depending on their perceptions of the underlying associated factors. This generic qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to explore 10 secondary education teachers’ perceptions of the risk and protective factors associated with the perpetration of a school shooting. Teachers identified four interrelated domains shaping the risks for and protections against school shooting perpetration: emotional stability and support, the influence of social networks, the normalization …

Effect Of Waste Cooking Oil And Tapioca Starch On Energy Content And Combustion Performance Of Coconut Shell-Rice Husk Briquettes, Satworo Adiwidodo, Wirawan Wirawan, Kris Witono, Moh. Hartono, Asrori Asrori, Fauzan Baananto, Suliono Suliono, Syahrul Mubarok, Norhafana Binti Mohamed

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Agricultural waste, such as coconut shells and rice husks, is widely utilized as solid fuel. Tapioca starch serves as the binder, while waste cooking oil (WCO) is used as an additive. Briquette performance is influenced by the type of biomass, binder, and additives used. However, the individual and interactive effects of WCO and tapioca starch on the performance of coconut shell-rice husk briquettes remain insufficiently established. This research focused on evaluating the effects of WCO and tapioca starch on calorific value (CV)  and mass consumption rate. The briquettes' base composition consisted of 75% coconut shell charcoal and 25% rice husk …

Integrated Evaluation Of Rooftop Solar Power Generation System Performance In Tropical Climate Using Geometric, Electrical, And Environmental Parameters, Ayu N. Sari, Ilham R. Fadhlurrahman, Surya Pinanggi, Ermanu A. Hakim, Haneef Nouval Alannibras Humaidi

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The increasing demand for electrical energy in the commercial sector has encouraged the utilization of rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) systems as a sustainable energy solution in tropical climate regions. However, rooftop PV performance is influenced by the interaction of geometric, electrical, and environmental parameters, which may affect system efficiency. This study analyzes the performance of a rooftop PV system under tropical climate conditions using PVsyst simulation and actual monitoring data collected over 30 days. The research was conducted on an on-grid rooftop PV system with a capacity of approximately 135 kWp, consisting of 217 photovoltaic modules and three inverters with a …

Fabrication And In Vitro Evaluation Of A Triphala–Chitosan Nanocomposite Gtr Membrane With Multifunctional Regenerative Potential, Tanmayi Mishra, Priyangha P.T

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study addressed the need for a multifunctional, naturally derived guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membrane by fabricating a Triphala–chitosan nanoparticle-based membrane and evaluating its physicochemical and in vitro biological properties for periodontal regeneration. Triphala provides antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, while chitosan nanoparticles improve structural stability and cell interactions, offering a novel multifunctional regenerative membrane.
Materials and Methods: An aqueous Triphala extract was prepared, and chitosan nanoparticles were synthesised by ionic gelation. Triphala extract (3% v/v) was incorporated into the nanoparticle suspension (pH 4.5–5.5), cast into membranes, air-dried, neutralised with 1% NaOH, and conditioned. The membranes were characterised by …

Preventive Care, Regenerative Biology, And Diagnostic Innovation In Dentomaxillofacial Science: An Editorial Review, Muhammad Ikbal, H. Hasanuddin, Acing H. Mude, Nisrina E. Nasrun, Carolina Stevanie, Erni Marlina, Muhammad Ruslin

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: To synthesize studies in the Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science (JDMFS, Vol. 11, Iss. 2, 2026) into a coherent account of the field's clinical, biological and public health directions.
Methods: A qualitative thematic synthesis of 13 articles (original articles, systematic reviews, and a case report) published in this issue was performed. The studies were grouped into four domains: public health and patient-centered care, biomaterials, regenerative science and antimicrobial strategies, clinical, surgical and diagnostic innovations, and molecular oncology and rare pathologies. For each, we summarized the knowledge, identified contributions, and outlined research priorities.
Results: Caries risk assessment was the strongest predictor …

Social Media Use And Health Literacy Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Alaa Mohammad Arafah, Fatima Kherdm, Remas Alharbi, Noor Baswaid, Badr Fahad Alduqsi, Fayaz Khan

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Health literacy (HL) plays a critical role in managing chronic conditions, as it empowers patients with MS to effectively access, understand, and apply health information to improve their well-being. With the rising prevalence of MS in Saudi Arabia, understanding the role of social media in health communication and its relationship with the health literacy of patients with MS is essential.
Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the health literacy levels among patients with MS in Saudi Arabia and investigate association between social media use and level of health literacy.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 110 adult patients …

Depressive, Anxiety, And Stress Symptoms Among Respiratory Therapists In Two Tertiary Hospitals In Saudi Arabia: Differences According To Sociodemographic Characteristics, Budour Almutairi, Atheer Alsubaie, Reem Alenzi, Hala Alghemlas, Khalid Almutairi, Fouad Almutairi, Mansour Alshoaibi, Yaser Alnafea, Mona Almutairi, Salem Alqahtani

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Respiratory Therapists (RTs) work in high-stress environments, predisposing them to psychological distress. This study evaluated the proportion of depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms and their differences across sociodemographic groups among RTs in two Saudi Arabian tertiary hospitals.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and September 2023 at two tertiary hospitals in Jeddah and Riyadh. Out of 355 invited RTs, 112 completed an online questionnaire comprising sociodemographic items and the validated Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21).
Results: Of the 112 participants, 61.6% were female, 47.3% were married, and 58.0% were Saudi nationals. The overall proportion of participants …

20261007: Photos Of Marshall, 1918-1998, Photos Of Marshall

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials across the campus community in the form of photos of Marshall, campus, and its respective student body. Items were received at an earlier date and include photos from 1918-1998. These materials including Fairfield Stadium paving, the medical center and Cabell Huntington Hospice, photos of Drinko Library, Morrow Library, the President's House, the Science Building Construction, Old Main restoration, the 50th anniversary of the Artists Series, Homecoming from 1980, "Jesse Stuart Day" from 1975, some early cheerleading pictures, and some aerial photographs from Dr. Samuel Clagg. Please download this finding aid full a full list of contents.

Daily Eastern News: October 07, 2026, Eastern Illinois University

Daily Eastern News: 2026-2027

No abstract provided.

Winonan, Winona State University

The Winonan - 2020s

This issue of the Winonan, the Winona State University student newspaper, was published on October 7, 2026.

Spectrum, Volume 57, Issue 4,, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Writing History: Students Earn Journalism Awards -- Flossing into Fall 2028! -- Floods of Families -- It's Sweater Weather! -- Nobody Walks Alone -- Bump, Set, Spike: Women’s Volleyball Starts Strong -- What the Cornell Case asks of Catholic Students

Analysis Of “Oldest House In The U.S.” Photo And A Poor Retouching Job, Samuel Sisneros

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

This working paper analyzes a historical photo housed at the UNM’s Center for Southwest Research and Special collections. It looks specifically at a discovery made by the author that the photo was at one time heavily retouched and how this retouching can correspond to current AI image manipulation.

(No part of this paper was written with AI assistance.)

2026-10-07 In The Age Of Advocacy, Neutrality Is A Choice, Maya Deguzman

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, October 7, 2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 167, Issue 20

Bridging The Gap From Farm To Table Why Today's Youth Are Disconnected And How Extension Can Reconnect Them, Melissa L Bright

Journal of Extension

Despite growing interest in food sustainability, many youth remain unaware of where their food comes from and how it reaches their plates. The farm-to-table movement, intended to connect consumers with local producers, has not effectively engaged the youth demographic. This article advocates for Extension to reframe agricultural education by integrating farm-to-table literacy into youth programs, especially in non-rural areas. It outlines factors contributing to youth disengagement and challenges Extension to take a proactive role in cultivating a generation that not only consumes food but understands its origins, processes, and sustainability implications.

How To Improve Neonatal Beef Calf Health: A Hands-On Workshop Approach, Gabriele Maier, Essam Abdelfattah, Erik Fausak

Journal of Extension

Even though failure or inadequate transfer of passive immunity in beef calves is common, few interventions on the ranch address the issue. A workshop series that used calf simulators and live calves improved rancher knowledge on passive transfer and other topics relevant to neonatal calf health across operation sizes and experience levels. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants expressed a positive attitude towards using pain control for painful procedures in calves, with cost being the most important reason for not using it. Based on participant feedback, roundtable discussions would improve the workshop format.

Environmental Predictors Of County-Level Drowning Rates In Georgia, Jeff Turner

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: Recent increases in drowning rates, both nationally and within Georgia, have led to renewed interest in the individual, situational/behavioral, and environmental characteristics that impact drowning. This study examines the association between two environmental characteristics, natural surface water coverage and public pools, on drowning fatalities and drowning-related ER visits by county in Georgia

Methods: We gathered county-level data on drowning fatalities and drowning-related ER visits and the number of public pools from the Georgia DPH, surface water coverage from the US Census Bureau, and demographic measures from the CDC. We conducted a linear regression analysis to identify how …

Are Accountability Courts In Georgia A Cost-Effective Public Health Policy Alternative?, Brian D. Graves, Orion Mowbray, Leaanne Derigne, Holly Lynde, Angel Ellis, Rachel Meyer

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

Background: This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of accountability courts in Georgia, presenting them as a viable alternative in public health policy.

Methods: The research utilized survey data collected from 37 court programs across 40 distinct accountability court programs; it was conducted by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government in collaboration with the Council of Accountability Court Judges. The analysis includes a comparative assessment of cost savings, benefits, and differences among various court types, specifically focusing on drug courts, DUI courts, mental health courts, family treatment courts, and veterans treatment courts.

Results: Results reveal that …

Good Governance In The Concept Of Climate Justice: Decarbonisation Policies In Economic Considerations Of Losses And Sacrifices, Daryanti Daryanti, Albertus Sentot Sudarwanto, Erna Dyah Kusumawati, Rosita Candrakirana

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Projections of losses resulting from the impacts of climate change in Indonesia are estimated to reach USD 30.5 million, affecting four key sectors: agriculture, water supply, health, and the maritime sector. This study shows that good governance based on climate justice in the implementation of decarbonization policies is the most important factor in avoiding long-term economic losses caused by the adverse impacts of climate change or investing in climate resilience. This study employed a normative methodology using a statutory approach to examine efforts related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. The findings of this research indicate that regulations in Indonesia, …

Satellite-Based Detection And Preliminary Flux Estimation Of The 2024 Boysun Methane Blowout Event In Uzbekistan, Shomurod Bakhtiyor Ugli Turaev, Dilbar Shamurodovna Fazilova, Aziz Nigmanovich Kazakov

Technical science and innovation

Estimating accidental methane emissions from gas fields remains a difficult task, especially in remote mountainous areas where continuous ground-based observations are not available. This study examines the uncontrolled gas blowout that occurred in 2024 at the “Mustaqillikning 25-yilligi” gas-condensate field in Boysun district, Uzbekistan. Changes in methane content were analyzed using Sentinel-5P TROPOMI data for August–November 2024, processed in Google Earth Engine (GEE). The location of the accident site was refined using Sentinel-2 optical imagery, while ERA5 wind speed and direction data were applied for the preliminary calculation of methane flux. Based on the XCH₄ time series, four stages of …

Improving Market Acceptance Of Agrivoltaic Implementation In Japan, Divya Suresh, Yuxin Qin, Kenichiro Hiramoto, Takuma Otaki, Abhishek Choudhury, Xiao Chen, Rajib Shaw

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Agrivoltaics (AV) enables the simultaneous use of land for solar energy generation and agricultural production. While AV has been widely studied from technical and economic perspectives, limited attention has been paid to market acceptance among farmers, particularly in Japan, where adoption remains constrained despite policy interest in renewable energy and rural revitalization. Existing studies identify regulatory, financial, and technical barriers, but insufficiently explain how farmer-level acceptance is shaped across different agricultural contexts or how project co-benefits can support adoption. This study examines farmers’ market acceptance of AV in Japan through a multi-case analysis of six projects in rice-cultivation areas, mountainous …

Climate Change Mitigation And Forest Conservation: A Sdg-Aligned Framework For Malaysia, Hui Nee Au Yong, Chuan Chew Foo, Maryam Kalhoro, Irfan Rashdi

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Climate change and biodiversity loss are interlinked global crises that require integrated governance approaches, particularly in biodiversity-rich countries such as Malaysia. This study develops and empirically tests a climate biodiversity sustainable development goal (SDGs) nexus model that integrates forest governance, carbon sequestration, Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK), and sustainable practices to explain climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation outcomes. Survey data were collected from 412 respondents across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesised relationships. The analysis examines direct, mediating, and moderating relationships among governance, social, technological, and policy factors. Forest governance …

Divorce And Related Factors ``Poverty And Early Marriage'' Referring To Phenomena In Indonesia, Andika Ari Saputra, Muslihati Muslihati, Im Hambali, Ahmad Yusuf Sobri, Farhana Sabri

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Divorce has emerged as a growing multidimensional social and public health issue in Indonesia, shaped by the interaction between structural and psychosocial vulnerabilities. Grounded in a structural–psychosocial framework, this study examines how poverty and early marriage contribute to marital instability and how psychosocial factors influence post-divorce psychological outcomes, with gender considered as a moderating variable. A cross-sectional design was employed involving 417 divorced individuals across multiple regions in Indonesia. Data were collected through structured surveys and in-depth interviews, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The findings indicate that poverty increased the likelihood of marital instability by 3.5 …

Risk Factors Of Double Burden Malnutrition (Anemia And Obesity) Among Adults In Indonesia, Apriningsih Apriningsih, Januar Ariyanto, Ismi Farah Syarifah, Riswandy Wasir, Abdul Rahman Ramdzan, Widya Andini

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM), the coexistence of anemia and overweight/obesity, has emerged in transitioning populations and warrants targeted adult-focused strategies. This study aimed to identify factors associated with DBM among Indonesian adults across diverse urban and non-urban settings. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from July to September 2025 among 165 adults recruited via online sampling from West Papua (n = 84), North Sulawesi (n = 41), and Jakarta (n = 40). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that covered socio demographic characteristics, nutrition knowledge, smoking habits, exposure to traditional food promotion, anemia-prevention dietary patterns, physical activity availability, …

Who Stepswise Risk Model For Noncommunicable Disease Control In Coastal Communities Of Makassar City, Ridwan Amiruddin, Wahiduddin Wahiduddin, Indra Dwinata, Andi Selvi Yusnitasari, Andi Tenri Abeng, Ruslang Ruslang

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) account for approximately 71% of all deaths worldwide and pose particular challenges for coastal communities owing to geographical isolation, limited healthcare access, and unique socioeconomic characteristics. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive NCD risk model using the WHO STEPSwise framework in coastal areas of Makassar, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to July 2025, involving 138 adults aged ≥ 18 years from five coastal sub-districts. The WHO STEPSwise approach was applied in three steps: Step 1 (ques-tionnaire on demographic and behavioral risk factors), Step 2 (physical measurements), and Step 3 (biochemical measurements). Data were …

Family Farm Succession: Factors Of Business Transfer Intention, Shannon Dill

Journal of Extension

The transfer of farm assets across generations is essential for the continuity and sustainability of farming operations. As the number of farms decreases and the population ages, the need for effective succession planning becomes increasingly urgent. This paper investigates the factors influencing the intention to transfer family farm businesses, providing insights and recommendations. Four critical factors in farm transition were identified: (a) family dynamics and connection to the farm; (b) farm assets, abilities, and innovation for the future; (c) willingness and mechanisms to transfer the farm; and (d) barriers and conflict in farm transfer.

The Importance Of Social Capital And Community Dynamics For Effective Extension Programming, Samuel Ch Mindes, Katherine Dentzman

Journal of Extension

The Iowa Pest Resistance Management Program was formed to encourage community-level pesticide resistance management. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach collaborated with four Iowa stakeholder communities to establish pilot projects. Despite initial momentum, these programs floundered. We investigated the program's challenges in establishing sustained success in the pilot projects using interviews and focus groups with participants. Our analytical approach considered the critical roles of bonding social capital and bridging social capital in creating entrepreneurial social infrastructure. We provide lessons learned for future community coordination efforts.

What Does It Mean To Be Entrepreneurial In Extension–And Does It Really Matter?, Julie Fox

Journal of Extension

Awareness of entrepreneurial application in everyday Extension occurrences can improve Extension's impact in a rapidly changing environment. An entrepreneurial spirit remains evident throughout Extension's history, beginning with the Smith–Lever Act of 1914 that created value by cooperatively mobilizing resources of federal, state, and county governments; land-grant universities; and communities. More than 100 years later, entrepreneurial actions continue to demonstrate Extension's commitment to recognizing opportunities, engaging stakeholders, and fostering innovation. With an increasingly diverse constituency, complex funding mix, multifaceted issues, and rapidly evolving technologies, the Cooperative Extension System, like other established organizations, can benefit from proactively advancing individual and organizational entrepreneurship.