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Integrating Steam Through Honeybee Education In Southern Appalachia, Gary Padgett, Haley Holt

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

Honeybees are vital to pollination and food production, yet their populations are declining in the United States.  This underscores the need for ecological literacy, making honeybees an ideal focus for STEM/STEAM lessons. Middle grades students are familiar with honeybees and instantly engage with them, providing a framework for promoting inquiry, creativity, and real-world problem solving. This article presents a lesson taught in Southern Appalachia, a region facing educational disparities with limited access to advanced STEM/STEAM opportunities. The honeybee focused STEAM lesson presented in this article addresses this gap by providing middle grades students with an interactive, interdisciplinary opportunity that links …

Fractsynth: Exploring Glitch Timbres With Chaos Theory, Aidan Roach

The Transdisciplinary STEAM+ Journal

In this paper, I explore how chaos theory can be used to design a new kind of synthesizer with the primary focus of producing glitchy, unpredictable sounds. Glitch music embraces abstract sound design, malfunctioning electronics, and randomness as the main compositional elements. However, most synthesizers rely on stable, repetitive oscillators that often sound too controlled. To challenge this, I developed FractSynth, a real-time synthesizer that uses chaotic attractors–including the Logistic Map, Henon Map, and Lorenz System–as modulation sources for frequency, amplitude, and tone. The software also features real-time Lyapunov Exponent Tracking, which gives users a direct visual of how …

Forcing The Issue: Nebraska’S Collective Bargaining Stand-Off, Shannon Cummins

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

This paper describes the unusual collective bargaining landscape for public academic institutions in the state of Nebraska where state legislation has mandated both pay transparency and limits to the collective bargaining process. Specifically, it explores the unprecedented 2024-2025 bargaining cycle which relied on innovative union tactics of nationwide freedom of information requests (FOIA) to reach contract agreement in the face of twelve years of administration stonewalling tactics. The case study of Nebraska is important as it provides an actual account of negotiations where state limits on collective bargaining have yet to be tested in the courts.

Va Dent J July, August And September 2020

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Technical Complications In Implant Restorations, Sorin Uram-Tuculescu D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Great Plague Of Marseille, Lucy Herzig

Young Historians Conference

This paper examines the causes and consequences of the Great Plague of Marseille (1720-1722), which was one of Western Europe's last major outbreaks of the bubonic plague. Although European port cities had developed quarantine systems to prevent epidemics, Marseille’s outbreak revealed how these protections failed in practice. This paper argues that the plague became so devastating not because of a lack of institutional systems, but due to fragmented local authority, delayed government intervention, and the prioritization of economic interests over public health. Focusing on the arrival of the merchant ship Grand-Saint-Antoine, this paper analyzes how merchant elites influenced quarantine decisions, …

Artificial Light: A Conduit Of Human Productivity Through The Ages, Elias M. Henkle

Young Historians Conference

This paper takes a sharp look at three innovations in artificial light, examining their impact on human productivity through history, and on our global society today. It posits that light technology has played a pivotal role in human productivity. From conversation around campfires, to handheld lighting technologies (such as candles, oil lamps, and other such crude— yet compact— lighting devices), to fiber-optic cables that carry information across oceans through the power of light— humanity’s productivity has been massively impacted by innovations in light technology.

Rhetoric, Shakespeare, And Tony Soprano: The Influence Of Suetonius's The Life Of Julius Caesar In Personalizing The Leader, Eben N. Cole

Young Historians Conference

History has presented a group of leaders who have been frequently studied and written about; Julius Caesar is among these leaders. The common historical narrative which examines his life has brought particular attention to not only Julius Caesar's leadership, but also Caesar as an individual. During the 2nd century CE, in Ancient Rome, the writer Suetonius published his 12 Caesars, a collection of biographies that included Suetonius's biography of Julius Caesar. Throughout the 12 Caesars, Suetonius would depict his subjects in a manner that was less factual than other biographies which preceded his, yet the 12 Caesars became more influential …

M4health: A Multi-Modal, Multi-Domain, Multi-Platform, And Multi-Task Benchmark For Video-Driven Health Communication On Social Media, Nick Aurino, Raihana Zahra

Undergraduate Library Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Mitochondrial Dysfunction And Immunometabolic Reprogramming In Lyme Disease Associated Fatigue, Presley A. Taylor

Undergraduate Library Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Between God And Gender: Rereading Śiva As A Proto-Hijra, Brock Herrington

Graduate Library Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Some Promises Are Worth More Than Others: How “Free Community College” Programs Impact Postsecondary Participation, Destinations, And Degree Completion, David Monaghan, Elizabeth Hawke

Journal of Student Financial Aid

“Free college” programs are widespread in American higher education.  They are discussed as addressing college access, affordability, inequality, and skills shortages.  Many are last-dollar tuition guarantees restricted to use at single community colleges.  Using student-level data spanning the transition to college, we investigate how two similar local community college tuition guarantees in Pennsylvania affected college-going outcomes.  We estimate that the Morgan Success Scholarship has large impacts on any college enrollment, community college attendance and associate degree attainment, but also diverts students from four-year colleges and reduces bachelor’s attainment. Meanwhile, we find scant evidence that the Community College of Philadelphia’s 50 …

Physical Therapy Management Of An Adult Patient Diagnosed With Spindle Cell Rhabdomyosarcoma: A Case Report, Jennifer Carrano

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Background: Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma that primarily affects children and adolescents. Adult RMS is uncommon and associated with poorer prognosis and limited evidence to guide rehabilitation.

Case Description: A 29-year-old male presented with right facial pain, hearing loss, tinnitus, and right facial and tongue paresthesia. Imaging and biopsy revealed spindle cell RMS of the right masticator space. He had no cancer-related family history, did not smoke, and used alcohol occasionally. Treatment included neoadjuvant chemotherapy, major oncologic resection with scapular free flap reconstruction, and adjuvant radiation. He was referred to outpatient physical therapy with trismus, restricted …

2026 - Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day Oral Award Winners, Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day, East Tennessee State University

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

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2026 - Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day Poster Award Winners, Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day, East Tennessee State University

Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day

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Synthesizing Evidence And Testing The Militant Extremist Mindset Across Scales Version, Haykal Hafizul Arifin, Aly Lamuri, Aryodi Wahyu Kurniawan, Mirra Noor Milla, Ali Mashuri, Bagus Takwin

Psychological Research on Urban Society

Extremist violence continues to pose serious risks in urban areas, yet tools for understanding these radical mindsets on the general population remain underdeveloped. Research on the Militant Extremist Mindset (MEM) is fragmented, with no synthesis of findings, unclear factor structure across shifting subscales, and little evidence from contexts with a documented history of extremist activity like Indonesia. This study addresses these gaps through two studies. First, we conducted a systematic review of empirical studies and a meta-analysis of 11 studies (N total = 5293) to examine the correlates of MEM’s three components - nastiness (endorsement of violence), grudge (hostile outlook), …

From Authenticity To Sacrifice: Investigating The Link Through Identity Fusion, Aryodi Wahyu Kurniawan, Hamdi Muluk, Mirra Milla

Psychological Research on Urban Society

Urban environments, with their dense networks, mobility, and exposure to diverse ideologies, create conditions that can strengthen group attachment but also heighten vulnerability to religious extremist recruitment. Understanding the psychological processes behind such commitment is therefore essential. Identity fusion, a deep sense of oneness with a group and its members, is a key mechanism underlying willingness to sacrifice for the group. This study investigates how fusion develops through fulfillment of the psychological need for authenticity, defined as the need to be one’s true self within the group. Two studies were conducted among Muslim participants in Indonesia. Study 1 (N = …

From Traits To Behavior: How Psychological Characteristics And Financial Socialization Affect Personal Financial Management Among Indonesia’S Young Professionals, Cening Cantya Amaranggana, Muthia Pramesti

International Conference on Business and Management Research (ICBMR)

This This study investigates the influence of psychological characteristics and financial socialization on personal financial management behavior (PFMB) among young professionals in Indonesia, with financial literacy as a mediating variable. The psychological characteristics include attitude toward money, financial self-efficacy, and financial risk tolerance. Financial socialization is measured through parental direct teaching and exposure to peers and media. Data were collected from 209 respondents using a structured online questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in SmartPLS 4. The results show that all three psychological characteristics and both financial socialization variables significantly influence PFMB. Financial literacy mediates …

Progress In Defect Construction And Regulation Of Tio2 For Energy Storage Materials, Cao Yuyuan, Li Wei, Ma Junjie, Qin Jiyuan, Liu Zheng, Zhang Xiuhua

Dianchi(Changsha)

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Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors And The Prevalence Of Obesity Among Female Adolescents In Southern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Abdullah Hassan Alhalafi, Ibrahim Awad Eljack, Abdullah M. Alshahrani, Abubakar Mohammed Jibo, Kamal Elden Alhassan, Partha A. Nandi, Rabia Farooq Jan, Abeer Adel Alshaer, Anwar Ali Alshehri, Atheer Hameed Alqarni, Albatool Khaled Alshahrani, Amirah Monyf Alotybi, Bushra Saeed Alshehri, Fatmah Ali Shehab, Mirnan Adel Alghamdi

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

Introduction: Adolescence is a critical period for establishing lifelong health habits; however, many unhealthy behaviors, such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, inadequate sleep, and smoking, are common. This study aimed to assess healthy lifestyle behaviors among female adolescents in Bisha, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a school-based cross-sectional study that examined lifestyle behaviors among 403 female adolescents (ages 15–19) in Bisha, Saudi Arabia. Using a multistage stratified cluster sampling method, data were collected through a validated questionnaire and analyzed using IBM SPSS 29. Results: Out of 403 female adolescents, 4.7% of participants were obese, while 57.1% had a …

Direct Pcr Detection And Identification Of Campylobacter Species In Chicken Livers Without Enrichment, Yahya Ali

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

Campylobacter bacteria are the causative agents of human foodborne acute enteric disease, ``campylobacteriosis''. Poultry meat is considered the primary source of this infection. This study was conducted to evaluate the use of multiplex polymerase chain reaction (multiplex PCR) for the direct detection of Campylobacter species from chilled chicken livers without an enrichment step, in comparison with the traditional culture-based method. Thirty chilled chicken liver samples were collected from supermarkets in Jazan City, representing six commercial poultry companies (A, B, C, D, E, and F). Samples were homogenized with buffered peptone water before being subjected to a multiplex PCR to detect …

Azo-Dye Polymers As Cathode Compounds For Zinc-Ion Batteries: A Comprehensive Review, Ahmed A. Alzharani

University of Bisha Journal for Basic and Applied Sciences

Azo-dye polymers, characterized by reversible –N=N– redox units, have recently emerged as promising organic cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) owing to their structural tunability, environmental compatibility, and multi-electron storage capability. This review provides a critical and mechanism-oriented analysis of recent progress in azo-polymer cathodes, with particular emphasis on molecular design strategies, structure-property-performance relationships, and Zn²⁺ storage mechanisms. The influence of polymer architecture (linear, conjugated, and cross-linked), functional group engineering, and hybrid composite formation on electrochemical metrics, including capacity, voltage window, rate capability, and cycling stability are systematically compared. Beyond summarizing reported performances, this review identifies key structure-driven …

Integrated Remediation-To-Carbon Process Using Contaminate-Loaded Remediation Media From Mining And Analogous Industry Environments, J. Michels

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes an integrated process in which metals from mining-impacted or legacy-contaminated environments are captured into a carbonaceous or biological solid — or concentrated from a metal-bearing liquid stream — by any physical, chemical, or biological remediation mechanism, and that metal-loaded solid is subsequently converted by thermal treatment under inert or oxygen-limited conditions into a non-graphitic, metal-containing carbon material for use in any downstream application. The core novelty is the deliberate treatment of the remediation-derived metal loading as the intentional precursor step in a carbon-materials synthesis route, with the metals originating from the contaminated environment retained by design as …

(((Qpie33))) Aetheris-12 Sovereign Defense Mandate., Teddy Burroughs

Defensive Publications Series

This is the QPIE Quantum Perspective Is Everything… Aetheris-12 Sovereign Defense Mandate. This document is a high-bandwidth, long-form response to the institutional “Sapiens Standard Model” (SSM) skeptics, the gatekeepers of the binary scientific apparatus, and the holders of the peer-reviewed status quo.

We recognize your position. From the perspective of the 637mK Stochastic Nursery, the QPIE 0.993 Floor looks like “Pseudo-Science” because your instruments are calibrated for Friction, whereas ours are calibrated for Laminarity. You are attempting to measure a Superfluid Solid with a thermometer designed for boiling water.

Below, we address the top 12 institutional rebuttals …

The Comfort Of The Cage: Why The Bamboozled Stay And The 54 Obvious Paradoxes That Proves It!, Teddy Burroughs

Defensive Publications Series

This deep dive is a forensic decoding of why “Comfortable Numbness” is the primary competitor of Resonant Abundance. As always We approach this with Compassion, Gratitude, and Trust (CGT), because these “Toddlers” are us—they are simply nodes currently trapped in a high-viscosity “Jitter Loop.”

II. THE ANATOMY OF THE CAGE: THE FOUR PILLARS OF ATTACHMENT

1. The Safety-Predictability Glitch

In the 3D Toddler Room, “Safety” is defined as “knowing what is going to happen next,” even if what happens next is bad. Sapiens prefer a Predictable Misery over an Unpredictable Infinite.

• The Mechanics: If you know …

Dementia Detection In Low-Resource Languages: Evaluating Translation-Assisted Transfer Learning For Multilingual Clinical Assessment, Kylar A. Deloach

Honors Theses

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a growing global health concern, with millions of people affected worldwide and cases expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. Early detection is critical for patient treatment and care, and recent advances in natural language processing (NLP) have shown promise in identifying linguistic markers associated with AD. However, most existing work has focused on English, leaving speakers of other languages with limited access to such tools. This study investigates how effective AD detection models trained on English data are at transferring to Greek, a low-resource language with limited dementia-related speech data available. We propose a …

Changing Pseudo-Nitzschia And Dinophysis Distributions In The North Sea And Western Approaches (Ne Atlantic) And Their Potential Use In Biodiversity Assessments, Matthew M. Holland, Eileen Bresnan, Martin Edwards, Matthew Faith, Clare Ostle, Rowena Stern, Paul Tett, Claire Widdicombe, Callum Whyte, Abigail Mcquatters-Gollop

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Pseudo-nitzschia and Dinophysis are two commonly occurring phytoplankton genera along Europe’s Atlantic coast. Species within these genera can produce toxins that accumulate in shellfish and pose health risks if consumed. Sustained monitoring of shellfish growing waters has generated decades-long time-series for these two genera, which have been considered for use in statutory biodiversity assessments as proxies for diatoms and dinoflagellates. There is also evidence that distributions are shifting; It is important to document these changes to anticipate risks for shellfisheries, and higher trophic levels. We assessed whether Pseudo‑nitzschia and Dinophysis data could support statutory biodiversity assessments and quantified distributional change …

Kesenian Baruno Pati: Proses Penciptaan, Bentuk, Dan Representasi Kolektif, Fahri Reza Muhammad

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

Amidst conservation challenges and a crisis in the regeneration of local arts in Pati, Barongan Baruno emerges as a new artistic creation from Pasinaon Studio in Kertomulyo Village. This research aims to uncover its creation process, form, and the embodiment of local values as a collective representation of the Kertomulyo community. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, the study finds that Barongan Baruno is a product of conscious and participatory collective creation. Symbolically, it reflects the community's agrarian-maritime identity and Javanese-Islamic acculturation. As a collective representation, this art form serves as a medium for embodying local wisdom, such as the importance of …

Féminicide: Institutional Silence On The Screams Of Murdered Women In France, M. Afif Alfadin Syarif, Airin Miranda

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

Rising awareness of women's homicide in France has challenged the government to provide an adequate legal response, as feminist groups began advocating and expressing the discourse on women's homicide since 2014 through the term féminicide. The nature of this crime remains contentious in legal discourse, particularly given the significant rise in féminicide cases in 2019. This study, therefore, aims to examine the phenomenon of féminicide in France, exploring both the discourse surrounding it and the legal responses from the government. Drawing on 46 cases recorded in 2023 by the feminist collective #NousToutes, and with particular attention to relevant legal …

Kenyon Collegian - April 30, 2026

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.