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Syllabus: Guttman Psyc101: Introduction To Psychology, Natalia Lara Gonzalez

Open Educational Resources

The present syllabus includes materials to be used for an introduction to psychology class. The topics range from basic cognitive, behavioral and developmental psychology to social sciences and nature vs. nurture debates. The syllabus also includes an abnormal psychology open access textbook where students can access details on mental health conditions which they present on at the end of the semester.

Eng 2100 - Writing 1 - Writing As Being, Jonathan Toro

Open Educational Resources

This is an Open Educational Resources (OER) syllabus for ENG 2100 - Writing 1 - Writing as Being. In this course, students will examine how their identities and communities shape their understanding of themselves and the world around them—how it affects the way they move and think in the spaces they occupy. Through the usage of personal narrative and critical writing, the students will study how language, culture, community, and socio-historical contexts influence their ways of knowing and being. Then, they will utilize these influences—the very systems that affect them in tremendous ways—to write themselves into being.  All course materials, …

Say Yes To Drugs: Rescheduling Ibogaine From Schedule I, Autumn Zierman

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

No abstract provided.

Parental Beliefs And Behaviors Surrounding Childhood Vaccination, Kamara Braylock, Caitlin Davis, Avery Huff, Alex Springer

MSN Research Projects

Parental hesitancy toward childhood vaccinations continues to present challenges for healthcare providers, public health agencies, and communities striving to protect children from preventable diseases. This project explored the factors that influence parents' decisions about vaccinating their children, using Rosenstock's Health Belief Model (HBM) as the guiding theoretical framework. A review of the literature indicated that vaccine hesitancy rarely stems from a single cause; rather, it reflects a combination of concerns, including fear of side effects, mistrust in the healthcare system, inconsistent information, cultural influences, and varying levels of confidence in medical recommendations. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was used to …

Revisiting The Rural Folk Devil: Rural 'Othering' And The Connections Between Media Stereotypes And Rural Issues, Brooke Baker, Ida L. Oesteraas, Stephen T. Young, Elizabeth Monk-Turner

Sociology & Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

The current study is a discourse analysis investigating anti-idyllic cinematic representations, specifically in the horror genre, of rural people, places, and cultures. Findings reveal that anti-idyllic images and discourses are prominent within recently released horror films, which rely heavily on framing rural people as the deviant “other.” Special attention is given to the cultural work of these stereotypical depictions and the associated social harms for rural communities. Specifically, we argue that (1) corporations, particularly film companies, contribute to social harm in rural areas by disseminating negative and anti-idyllic representations; (2) these portrayals have tangible and detrimental effects on both people …

Leveraging Ai-Powered Personalization To Enhance Customer Experience In E-Commerce, Yousef Shelaik

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

This study delves into the complexities of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into e- commerce, exploring its profound impact on marketing strategies, customer personalization, and decision-making processes. As AI technology rapidly becomes a staple in digital commerce, businesses encounter formidable challenges. These include the hurdles of seamlessly implementing sophisticated AI personalization tools, safeguarding consumer privacy amidst growing ethical concerns, and the daunting task of adhering to evolving regulatory standards. This study aimed to explore how AI-driven personalization influences customer engagement in e-commerce environments. It examined technologies such as recommendation systems and personalized marketing, analyzing their relationship on user interaction. This study …

The Information And Communication Behaviors Of Marcus Garvey And The Universal Negro Improvement Association (Unia), Janet Douglas-Pryce

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

Marcus Garvey, social activist and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in the early twentieth century, has been widely studied for his Pan-African approach to the social upliftment of Black communities during a period marked by segregation and systemic injustice. His messages of empowerment attracted global attention and supported the growth of a movement that reached more than one million members worldwide. While Garvey and the UNIA have been examined from historical, political, and cultural perspectives, they have not been systematically studied through the lens of information and communication behavior. This study examines the information and communication behaviors …

The Acquisition Of English Proficiency By English Language Learners In The Elementary Grades: An Event History Analysis, Elisabete Sousa

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

It is important that educators develop a deeper understanding of the process by which English Language Learners (ELL) acquire English proficiency. This hypothesis-generating event history study followed 285 Grade K-5 ELLs in a suburban public school district in New York State. Its longitudinal component used Kaplan-Meier techniques to provide a descriptive foundation and then conducted discrete-time event history analyses using binary logistic regression to create parametric life tables, analyze the effects of dual-language instruction and other factors, and estimate transition times between proficiency categories and overall. The cross-sectional component employed ordered logistic regression to analyze selected effects on classification into …

A Mixed-Methods Study Of K–12 Educators’ Perceptions And Use Of Artificial Intelligence Across Multiple Settings: Personal, Professional, And Classroom, Christopher M. Casal

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

How U.S. K-12 educators perceive and use artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging field of research as most existing research originates from Europe and Asia, often focused on higher education. This mixed-methods study examines U.S. K-12 educators’ perceptions of AI across three settings; personal, professional, and direct instruction, along with factors influencing acceptance, or resistance, and strategies to support integration. An anonymous survey, administered in the Spring of 2026, yielded 79 responses, primarily from suburban public school educators in the New York City vicinity. Quantitative data were analyzed, and open-ended responses were thematically coded. One of the most notable findings …

Delaying Cancer Progression By Integrating Toxicity Constraints In A Model Of Adaptive Therapy, Jana L. Gevertz, Harsh Vardhan Jain, Irina Kareva, Kathleen P. Wilkie, Joel Brown, Yitong Pepper Huang, Eduardo Sontag, Vladimir Vinogradov, Mark Davies

Mathematics Sciences: Faculty Publications

Cancer therapies often fail when intolerable toxicity or drug-resistant cancer cells undermine otherwise effective treatment strategies. Over the past decade, adaptive therapy has emerged as a promising approach to postpone emergence of resistance by altering dose timing based on tumor burden thresholds. Despite encouraging results, these protocols often overlook the crucial role of toxicity-induced treatment breaks, which may permit tumor regrowth. Herein, we explore the following question: would incorporating toxicity feedback improve or hinder the efficacy of adaptive therapy? To address this question, we propose a mathematical framework for incorporating toxic feedback into treatment design. We and that the degree …

An Examination Of University Students’ Experiences Of Period Poverty And Reusable Period Products, Kate Dolan Crowley Ms, Margaret Linehan Prof, Alison Merrotsy Dr

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

Period poverty is a persistent international public health struggle affecting millions of people who menstruate. Most academic studies on how mensuration effects university students have been completed in low-to-middle income countries and, specifically, there is a lack of studies conducted in high-income countries (Ross, 2021). The current study was conducted with students in a multi-campus university in the south and southwest of Ireland during 2024. The study had two main aims, first, to explore the students’ attitudes and experiences of period poverty, and second, to investigate their attitudes towards reusable period products.

A mixed methods study was used to collect …

Holding The Past Carefully In Players’ Hands: Historically-Structured Boardgames And The Troubles In History Education, Hugh D. O'Donnell

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

Controversial histories, such as the Troubles in Northern Ireland, are often excluded from formal education, forming a "null curriculum" due to their political sensitivity, emotional difficulty, and risk of bias or re-traumatising students. To address this, Historically-Structured Boardgames (HSBGs) offer an innovative pedagogical approach, engaging students cognitively and emotionally while navigating sensitive historical terrain.

HSBGs like "The Troubles: Shadow War in Northern Ireland 1964-1998" embed players within historically accurate socio-political and economic structures, emphasising player agency and the consequences of their actions. Players assume roles from six factions, confronting ethically charged "Narrative Cards" representing critical historical decision points. The game's …

The Road To Winning This Battle: A Corpus Informed Exploration Of Metaphor In The National Addresses Of Leo Varadkar And Micheál Martin During The Covid-19 Pandemic (2020–2022), Caoimhe Power Gallagher

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

The first case of the novel Covid-19 virus reached the island of Ireland in February 2020. The nation-focused response was one of the most striking characteristics that most countries shared throughout the pandemic. Corpus-linguistic research on Covid-19 communication is reasonably well established across various contexts. However, it is under researched in Ireland. Building trust and a successful national response is very much dependent on how heads of government confront health emergencies through public communications. Political leaders across the world often use metaphors in their speeches to strategically control their audiences’ perceptions of various topics. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Deputy Leo …

Navigating Relationships In Social Care Practice: Student Experiences On Placement In Ireland., Louise Mcanarney Mrs, Geraldine Fay Ms.

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

The professionalisation of social care in Ireland has reshaped the sector for workers, educators and students. With the advent of CORU regulation, social care education and practice has changed dramatically, necessitating a focus on the evolution of relational processes.

Quality relationships are the cornerstone of effective social care practice and form the basis for developing other essential skills (Morrison, 2015; McSweeney & Williams, 2018; Kaushik et al., 2023).  This concept is firmly embedded within the Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers as set out by the Social Care Workers Registration Board (SCWRB). Considering the significance of interpersonal dynamics; education …

Exploring The Psychological And Emotional Impact Of Race-Based Traumatic Stress (Rbts) Among The Black Irish Community, Diekololaoluwa Amujo, Sharon Lambert Dr

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

Research indicates that racialised minorities may experience psychological distress and trauma as a result of racism and racial discrimination. Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) describes the psychological injury that can arise from repeated racial harm and has been linked to mental health disparities among racially minoritised groups. This qualitative study explores how Black Irish individuals experience and make sense of racism, and how racial distress is sustained over time within the Irish context.

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 Black Irish participants who had experienced racism and sought psychological support. Data were analysed using reflexive Thematic Analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2021). …

Secondary Traumatic Stress In Front Line Professionals: An Exploration Of Risk Factors, Laura Lanigan, Sharon Lambert Dr, Raegan Murphy, Graham-Gill Emerson

Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies

Objective: This study sought to explore the prevalence of secondary traumatic stress in a range of front-line services and the potential impact of age, gender, experience, occupation and adverse childhood experiences. Literature has identified the vulnerability of front-line workers to secondary traumatic stress. However, the literature exploring risk factors for secondary trauma is limited and inconsistent. It was hypothesised that secondary traumatic stress would be prevalent in front-line services. It was hypothesised that demographic factors would not be identified as potential risk factors, while adverse childhood experiences would increase the risk for secondary traumatic stress. Method: Analysis of data collected …

Parity In Practice: The Defender's Duty To Ethically Use Ai, Mason R. Clark

Faculty Articles

This white paper provides a framework for ethical and practical AI use across all types of criminal defense practice, grounded in the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and best practices as described by practitioners, academics, and other experts. While AI tools can meaningfully improve efficiency and expand analytical capacity, those benefits are highly contingent on tool selection, implementation, and oversight. The white paper also recognizes that cost, access to training, and institutional resources remain significant barriers — particularly for solo practitioners, small firms, and under-resourced public defense offices — and discusses AI throughout as a set of tools whose …

Dancing On The Edge Of Copyright: Why Copyright Law Should Protect Short Dance Routines, Tianai Song

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

The note argues that the Copyright Act should be amended to extend legal protection to short dance routines, regardless of their complexity or duration. This expansion aims to prevent the unauthorized appropriation of distinctive movements and ensure that creators, particularly those from Black and marginalized communities, are fairly recognized and compensated.

Youtube Journalists And The Future Of The Fourth Estate: The Fine Line Between Journalism And Entertainment, Stephan Toljan

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

The note argues that the legal distinction between professional journalists and social media actors has blurred due to the universal accessibility of public digital platforms. It proposes eliminating the requirement of institutional affiliation for the reporter's privilege, suggesting instead that any individual who satisfies the Von Bulow factors regarding the intent to disseminate information to the public should be eligible for the privilege.

Generative Ai And The Myth Of Creativity, Abdi Aidid

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

It has become almost commonplace to observe that artificial intelligence is straining the boundaries of intellectual property law. Artists and other creators are especially uneasy about the extent to which generative AI systems may displace original works or, when they function as creative aids, provide little in the way of meaningful IP protection. Beneath these concerns, however, lies a more fundamental doctrinal tension: despite its frequently invoked justifications, IP law has never been primarily concerned with rewarding creativity or effort. Courts have longfavored formalistic approaches and minimal thresholds for originality, deliberately avoiding judgments about artistic or aesthetic merit. Similarly, they …

Making The Law Work: Protecting Classical Ballet Choreographers' Artistic Legacies Through Copyright And Estates Laws, Alice Darakhchava

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Navigating The Double Helix: Patent Law, Bioethics, And The Regulatory Future Of Gene Editing, Kayla Flanders

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Military Women In Sci-Fi Films: Breaking Barriers Since 1902, Introduction, Stacy Fowler, Deborah A. Deacon

Law Librarian Scholarship

From its beginnings, science fiction has been about humanity's battle for dominion over "the other," whether that means aliens, giant monsters, or nature herself. Especially in the male-centric military, that same designation of "other" is often assigned to women. Yet in the realm of science fiction, women in the military can attain what is often elusive in the real world—full participation and equality.

Chapters correspond to broad topics prevalent in science fictions films: Conquest, Evolving, Peril, Prey, Ethereal, and Exploration. The book focuses on portrayals of military women in science fiction films, exploring how they are able to excel in …

Refugee Litigation Notes, Arthur S. Leonard

Other Publications

No abstract provided.

Nanoparticle-Based Lateral Flow Immunoassays For Detecting Marine Biotoxins In Seafood: A Systematic Review Of Trends In Development Over Two Decades, Perveen Akhtar, Gayathree Thenuwara, Hugh J. Byrne, Furong Tian, Bilal Javed

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Marine and freshwater biotoxins threaten public health and seafood safety due to their tendency to accumulate in fish and shellfish. This systematic literature review summarises findings from 51 peer-reviewed studies published between 2004 and 2025 that focus on nanoparticle-enhanced lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs) for toxin detection. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were by far the most used label, employed in ∼75 % of studies, which consistently delivered the lowest limits of detection (LODs) as low as 0.03 ng/ml for okadaic acid detection. Despite increasing concerns over the co-occurrence of multiple toxins, ∼88 % of the studies were based on single-analyte detection, only …

Establishing A Nonmedical Cannabis Market In Virginia: Implications For Equity, Craig Dearfield Phd, Anna Grace Causey, Rowan Baylosis, Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn Phd

Research Institute for Social Equity

Virginia passed an adult-use (recreational; non-medical) cannabis law that went into effect on July 1, 2021. Allowing adult possession of cannabis requires the passage of laws and regulations that govern this market (often similar to tobacco or alcohol) due to the intoxicating nature of cannabis and to ensuring the safety of the production processes. Establishing a formal retail market can also address harms related to public health and criminal justice, and benefit state agencies and residents. In order to maximize benefits, Virginia must implement the market with an equity perspective to ensure just treatment for all residents and organizations.

The Case Against State Emotional Support Animal Documentation Laws, Krista Wirth

Animal Law Review

Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), a tenant with a service animal or emotional support animal (ESA) may request a reasonable accommodation from their housing provider to have their assistance animal live with them in housing that might not otherwise permit animals. In recent years, several states have implemented laws that aim to address “fraudulent” emotional support animals (“state ESA laws”). These laws limit the types of acceptable verifying documentation or place requirements on a healthcare provider’s ability to produce documentation to verify an individual’s disability and disability related need for a support animal—documentation an individual often needs to support …

Toward Interspecies Reproductive Justice, Asha A. Ramakumar

Animal Law Review

Reproductive justice discourse has largely overlooked non-human animals, despite the parallel forms of biopolitical control exercised over human women and female animals’ reproductive labor. By examining the shared logics underlying the subordina-tion of both human women and dairy cows, this Article argues that any genuine conception of reproductive justice must inter-rogate reproductive exploitation beyond the human experience. Drawing from Michel Foucault’s theory of biopower and Carol J. Adams’ framework of the “absent referent,” this Article elucidates how powerful institutions control those with the capacity for preg-nancy by perpetuating narratives of biological essentialism and obligation.

Part II examines several examples of …

Detecting Habitat Use Of Three Endemic Freshwater Fish Of Far Southwestern Australia, Paige Rhiannon Wilson

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

The wetland ecosystems of far southwestern Australia face multiple threats including land clearing, historical cattle grazing, changed hydrology, extensive groundwater extraction, and changed fire regimes. Each is exacerbated by a drying climate, and together they provide a significant challenge to the on-going survival of the freshwater fish in this region particularly fish that are endemic, range restricted, and therefore, more likely to be more vulnerable. This study focuses on three such species: Galaxiella munda, Galaxiella nigrostriata and Lepidogalaxias salamandroides, the latter two of which are known to aestivate.

In order to make conservation decisions regarding management of wetlands for …

Understanding Climate Change And Wellbeing Through Bhutan's Pursuit Of Gross National Happiness, Tashi Dorji

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Climate change has evolved into one of the biggest global challenges of the twenty first century reshaping ecological systems and social conditions with wide-ranging implications for human wellbeing. Bhutan offers a distinct context to explore interactions between climate change and wellbeing as it remains guided by its wellbeing-centred development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). At the same time, it remains highly vulnerable to climate change despite being the only carbon negative country in the world. Nonetheless, the intersections between climate change and GNH have not been systematically explored.

This research aims to explore the relationship between climate change and …