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Powering Progress: How Ferc Order 2023'S Cluster Study Process Aims To Revolutionize Grid Interconnection, Lowell J. Chandler

Public Land & Resources Law Review

This Article analyzes Order 2023’s cornerstone reform: the replacement of the traditional first-come, first-served serial queue process with a more sophisticated first-ready, first-served cluster study approach. The Article also provides a basic introduction to utility regulation in the United States. While Order 2023’s change promises to revolutionize grid interconnection, the Article also considers whether additional reforms may be necessary to fully realize FERC’s vision of an efficient, equitable interconnection process.

Comparative Analysis Of The Efficiency Of Reverse Osmosis And Hydroxyapatite For Fluoride Removal In Water: A Case Of Auwsa, Innocent J. Macha

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Water treatment technology selection depends on contaminant type and budget. Fluoride removal from water is particularly challenging, requiring non-conventional treatment technologies (Radwan, 2023). Several regions in Tanzania, including Arusha City, are affected by fluoride contamination. With a population of 617,631 (Census, 2022), only 117,763 people currently have access to clean water supplied by AUWSA. This study aimed to compare the efficiency of Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Hydroxyapatite (HAP) in fluoride removal as a strategy to address water quality and supply challenges. Experiments were conducted using 6 m³ of raw water with fluoride concentrations ranging from 5.1 mg/L to 6.83 mg/L, …

Transitioning From Microfluidic-Based To Bioprinted Decellularized Extracellular Matrix In Vitro Blood–Brain Barrier Models, Connor O. Mowen

Theses and Dissertations

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) regulates transport between the vasculature and central nervous system but limits therapeutic delivery. In vitro BBB models are essential for studying barrier function, disease mechanisms, and drug transport, yet traditional systems often lack biological relevance. This thesis aimed to improve model fidelity and scalability by refining a PDMS-based microfluidic fabrication protocol and developing a spinal cord-derived decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) bioink for bioprinting applications. A multi-step protocol was optimized to decellularize bovine spinal cord tissue, followed by enzymatic digestion to generate a printable dECM solution. UV–Vis spectroscopy confirmed protein retention, and DNA quantification revealed residual nucleic …

The Future Is Inclusive, Victoria Mcclendon

Theses and Dissertations

Victoria McClendon THE FUTURE IS INCLUSIVE 2024-2025 Stephanie Lezotte, Ph.D. Master of Arts in Higher Education This research explores the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education, specifically focusing on the impact of inclusion through Rowan University’s Unified Sports program. DEI programs are designed to support historically underrepresented groups, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and other marginalized communities. This study examines the importance of DEI in fostering inclusive educational environments and investigates the consequences of removing such programs. A qualitative case study approach is employed, involving group interviews with students and faculty …

The Impact Of Visual And Social Factors On Generation Z'S Purchasing Decision Through Social Media Advertising, Khaled Mostafa Ahmed, Nasr El-Din Abdel-Qader Osman Ali, Salah Mohamed Sami Ismail Gad

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

The study aimed to assess the visual elements of social media advertisements and their impact on the purchasing decisions of Generation Z in e-commerce within the UAE. This research significantly contributes to the scientific literature on consumer behavior in the digital age, particularly regarding Generation Z. Using a descriptive-analytical approach with quantitative tools (questionnaires), the study collected data on how visual and social factors affect purchasing decisions via social media. 85.0% of participants found that prominent colors help them better remember brands. 82.5% felt that colors directly impact their feelings towards a product or brand, enhancing positive or negative impressions. …

Sex-Dependent Modulation Of Behavioral Allocation Via Ventral Tegmental Area-Nucleus Accumbens Shell Circuitry, Kristen A. Mclaurin, Jessica M. Illenberger, Hailong Li, Rosemarie M. Booze, Charles F. Mactutus

Faculty Publications

Diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder, cocaine type (i.e., cocaine use disorder), outlined in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, imply that the disorder arises, at least in part, from the maladaptive allocation of behavior to drug use. To date, however, the neural circuits involved in the allocation of behavior have not been systematically evaluated. Herein, a chemogenetics approach (i.e., designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs (DREADDs)) was utilized in combination with a concurrent choice self-administration experimental paradigm to evaluate the role of the mesolimbic neurocircuit in the allocation of behavior. Pharmacological activation …

Ang Transdisiplinaryong Oryentasyon At Filipinolohiya Bilang Metodolohiya Ng Araling Filipino, Rhoderick V. Nuncio

Malay Journal

Layunin ng papel na ito na ilatag ang pundasyon, mga teoretikal na konsiderasyon at acakademikong direksiyon ng iba’t ibang oryentasyon ng Araling Filipino (AF) bilang inter/multidisiplinaryo at transdisiplinaryong larangan. Binubuo ito ng tatlong bahagi—una, sinipat ang Araling Filipino bilang larangang may paksa, dalumat, metodolohiya at adhika; ikalawa, tinalakay nang masinsinan ang depinisyon at pagkakaiba ng tatlong oryentasyon; ikatlo’t huli, inilatag ang Filipinolohiya bilang mungkahing katawagan sa metodolohiya ng Araling Filipino. Inilagay ng mananaliksik/manunulat ang kaniyang tinig at karanasan sa ilang pag-aaral na ginawa at ginagawa tulad ng sanghiyang sa penomena ng Internet, pantawang pananaw bilang tawa at tuligsa, kritika bilang …

Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Highlights 2024-2025, Jim Jansen

Nebraska Farm Real Estate Reports

Reversing a half decade in gains, the all-land average value in Nebraska declined for the year ending February 1, 2025, averaging approximately 2% lower than the prior year. Figure 2 summarizes these figures and trends along with the percent changes over the preceding year’s all-land average for the eight districts in the state.

Rates of decline were the highest in the Northeast and Southeast Districts, as these areas averaged 3% lower for the all-land average. These Districts trended slightly similar to the state's rate of decrease of 2%. The South and Southeast District also averaged 2% lower.

The other four …

Life Beneath The Tides: Seagrass Meadows In Surigao Del Sur, Philippines, Giselle B. Ramos, Roxan E. Caray

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Seagrasses are a valuable component of global blue carbon ecosystems yet are also endangered due to natural and man-made pressures. This study assessed the seagrass resources regarding species community structure and diversity using a transect-quadrat design along the intertidal coastlines of selected towns of Surigao del Sur. Of the 19 recorded species in the Philippines, seven common species were observed: Cymodocea rotundata, Enhalus acoroides, Halodule pinifolia, Halodule uninervis, Thalassia hemprichii, Syringodium isoetifolium, and Halophila ovalis. Across study sites, the most evident species are T. hemprichii, C. rotundata, and S. isoetifolium; the existence …

Lifestyle Activities That Contribute To The Risk Of Stroke In Indonesia: Smoking, Consuming Fatty Foods And Soft Drinks, Janu Purwono, Irwan Budiono, Oktia Woro Kasmini Handayani

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability in Indonesia, with a high prevalence reported in the Indonesian Health Survey (IHS) 2023. Smoking, consumption of fatty foods, and intake of soft drinks are major risk factors contributing to the increasing incidence of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. This study aims to analyze the effects of smoking habits, fatty food consump-tion, and soft drink intake on stroke incidence in Indonesia using secondary data from IHS 2023. A quantitative design was applied, with chi-square test analysis performed using SPSS. The study population comprised all individuals recorded in the IHS 2023, which …

An Investigation Of Water-Based Cutting Fluids: Choline Amino Acid Protic Ionic Liquids As A Potential Sustainable Additive, Moni I. Chavez-Padilla

Theses

This comprehensive investigation examines the use of choline amino acid protic ionic liquids (CHAAPILs) as environmentally friendly additives for water-based cutting fluids (WBCFs) and showed a significant improvement in both friction and wear compared to traditional cutting fluids. Notably, water alone is ineffective as a boundary lubricant for aluminum machining promoting cyclic hydrolysis that generates brittle Al(OH)3 films while generating friction above dry sliding. As traditional petroleum-based lubricants are increasingly recognized for their detrimental environmental impact, the development of sustainable alternatives has become essential in the tribology community. CHAAPILs derived from renewable amino acids and choline sources were specifically formulated …

Operating Fund Budget/ Expenditure Summary Report 2024-25, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

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Mula Botika Tungong Tiktok: Semiotikong Pagsusuri Sa Diskurso Ng Filipino Healthcare Practices Mula Kay Arshie Larga, Kiana Ysabel A. Nombrefia, Tracy Valerie E. Dumaraos, Leslie Anne L. Liwanag, Lois Mauri Anne L. Liwanag, John Eliquiel Jose C. Austria, Mon Karlo L. Mangaran

Dalumat: Multikultural at Multidisiplinaryong E-Journal sa Araling Filipino

Umiiral ang malalalim na suliranin ng healthcare system sa Pilipinas, kabilang ang kakulangan ng pondo, limitadong akses sa kalidad na pangangalaga, at mataas na gastusin sa medisina. Ginagamit ni Ramon Christian “Arshie” Larga na mas kilala sa username na “@arshielife,” isang lisensyadong parmasyutiko at content creator, ang TikTok bilang plataporma upang magbigay ng wastong impormasyon at labanan ang maling paniniwala sa kalusugan. Kilala si Arshie sa mga video tungkol sa medisina at kalusugan, na may tanyag na panimula sa kaniyang mga video na "let me explain." Sa tulong ng semiolohiya ni Roland Barthes (1915-1980), sinuri ng pag-aaral na ito ang …

Physical Quality Analysis Of Ginger Yogurt With Different Types Of Ginger And Telang Flower Natural Colorant, Mazarina Devi, Soenar Soekopitojo, Arindra Nirbaya, Mansoor Abdul Hamid

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Physical quality is a standard that must be met to ensure that new products have quality in accordance with predetermined specifications and meet consumer expectations. This study aims to analyse the quality of viscosity and colour of yoghurt drinks added with three different types of ginger, namely emprit ginger, elephant ginger, and red ginger. Telang flower was used as a natural colourant. The viscosity test of telang flower ginger yoghurt drink was measured with a viscometer and the colour of telang flower ginger yoghurt drink was measured with a colorimeter. The data obtained were then analysed with ANOVA to see …

Assessment Of Dominant Shark And Ray Species And Their Size At Brondong And Muncar Ports, East Java, Indonesia, Tri Djoko Lelono, Gatut Bintoro, Arief Setyanto, M. Arief Rahman, Desy Setyoningrum, Naufal Hilda Bahtiar, Hanifa Ramadhani, Tawang Firmansyah, Hasan Syaiful Rizal

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Shark and ray species are both limited in number and distribution and require time to mature and reproduce, making these species extremely vulnerable to mass exploitation as a resource. Based on the identification results, Muncar Port Banyuwangi had 26 species from 490 ray samples, and Brondong Port Lamongan had 28 species from 1830 ray samples. Fifteen species of rays were found only in Brondong, 17 species of rays were found only in Muncar, and as many as 13 were found in the two sample sites. As for sharks in Muncar, 38 out of 679 species were Brondong samples and 22 …

Innovations In Shipbuilding: A Comprehensive Review Of Material Selection, Corrosion Management, And Environmental Considerations, Oumaima Bouanani, Sara Sandabad, Moulay El Houssine Ech-Chhibat

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

The shipbuilding industry, a cornerstone of global maritime operations, oversees vessel lifecycles from design through commissioning. This article delves into the industry's complex role in facilitating global trade, driving technological advancements, and prioritizing sustainability and safety. The harsh marine environment-marked by salinity, temperature extremes, and mechanical stresses-necessitates resilient and durable vessel structures. Consequently, the careful selection of materials is crucial for ensuring vessel longevity and performance under stringent safety and environmental standards. Recent breakthroughs in shipbuilding materials, including high-strength steel, composites, and lightweight alloys, have transformed the industry. Innovative solutions, such as shape memory alloys and eco-friendly composites, are designed …

‘Balatyagon, Huya, Kag Kabalaslan’: Ang Kampanya Ng Mga Pilipinong Baptist Tungo Sa Pagsasarili At Pagsasakapangyarihan, 1922–1935, Kristoffer R. Esquejo

Malay Journal

Gamit ang tatlong larangan ng sikolohiya ng pakikipag-ugnayang panlipunan, itinatampok ng papel na ito ang pagkakatatag ng Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC), isang denominasyong Protestante na nakasentro sa Kanlurang Bisaya, bilang resulta ng kompromiso ng mga Pilipinong Baptist at ng American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (ABFMS) noong 1935. Kolektibong nasadlak ang mga Pilipinong Baptist sa isang kumplikadong sitwasyon noong dekada 20 at dekada 30. Sa isang banda, naging saksi at biktima sila sa paternalismo at diskriminasyong ipinaiiral ng mga misyonerong Amerikano. Naging mulat din sila sa pagsiklab ng samotsaring kilusang agraryo at pagkilos ng mga samahang manggagawa sa iba’t …

Balat, Maskara, At Wika: Karanasan Ng Isang Dayuhan Sa Pilipinas, Jc Gaillard

Dalumat: Multikultural at Multidisiplinaryong E-Journal sa Araling Filipino

Ang punang ito ay tungkol sa karanasan ng may-akda na dayuhan at kung bakit naging abnormal siya dahil marunong siyang mag-Filipino at Kapampangan sa bansang Pilipinas. Samakatwid, ang pinakatanong ng artikulong ito ay ano ba talaga ang pamantayan at normal sa relasyon ng Pilipinx at dayuhang puti pag dating sa wika? Sa karanasan ng may-akda, naging sentido kumon na normal ang mag-Ingles at abnormal ang mag-Filipino at mag-iba pang katutubong wika. Ganito kalalim ang internalisasyon at normalisasyon ng Ingles bilang wika ng Pilipinx sa harapan ng dayuhang puti sa Pilipinas. Kaya pag dating sa wika, kayumanggi ang balat pero puti …

Pagawaan/Piitan: Konsepto At Rekonseptuwalisasyon Ng Bartolina Bilang Danas At Talinghaga Sa Koleksiyong Makabayang Antolohiya Ng Unyonista-Bilanggong Politikal Na Si Randy Bulan Vegas, Jonathan V. Geronimo

Malay Journal

Tampok sa papel na ito ang dalumat ng bartolina bilang konsepto at rekonseptuwalisasyon sa danas ng mga bilanggong politikal, sa partikular ang danas at talinghaga sa pagtula ng isang unyonista-bilanggong politikal na si Randy Bulan Vegas. Ipinook ang piling tula ni Vegas sa nagpapatuloy na tradisyon ng pag-akda sa piitan ng mga uring manggagawa sa kasaysayang Pilipino; maikling pagpapakilala sa poetika ng makata; bartolina bilang konsepto sa akda ng iba pang bilanggong politikal at manipestasyon nito sa danas at talinghaga ng binuong koleksiyon ni Vegas. Nais mag-ambag ng papel sa diskurso hinggil sa kalagayan ng paggawa sa bansa, panukalang modelo …

Interdisciplinary Comparison Of Verb Complementation Patterns In Selected Nigerian University Course Textbooks: Insights From Humanities And Natural Sciences, Scholastica Chinyere Amadi

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

This paper describes the variation in the distributions and use of verb complementation types and patterns in selected academic textbooks. The theoretical framework is Chomsky’s phrase structure grammar. The data, obtained from the first chapters, titled, ‘General introduction’ and ‘Atom and its structure’ of purposively selected English Studies and Physics textbooks, comprising 473 transitive verb phrases are manually analyzed. The findings reveal that three verb complementation types, mono-transitive, intensive, and complex-transitive, vary in patterns across the two textbooks with the mono-transitive V+NP and intensive V+NP patterns being dominant in English while the complex-transitive V+PP pattern dominates in Physics. The findings …

Using Digital Storytelling As A Tool To Enhance Vocabulary For Young Learners, Suresh Banoth, Udaya Muthyala

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

Digital storytelling (DST) represents an innovative pedagogical approach aimed at enhancing vocabulary acquisition among young learners. This study investigates how effective Digital Storytelling (DST) is in enhancing English vocabulary skills among 32 sixth-grade students at Government Model School in Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. By integrating visual, auditory, and textual elements, DST facilitates a deeper understanding of vocabulary within context, which supports better retention and accessibility. The study employs the VSS (Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy) serves as an effective tool to promote student involvement and responsibility in vocabulary learning by encouraging learners to actively discover and gather unfamiliar words, The use of …

Tell Me A Story About Home: Black Masculinity Through The Lens Of Place, Relationships, And Discourse In The Marvel Cinematic Universe, Curtis Ladrillo Chamblee

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

ABSTRACT The following dissertation explores the construction of Black masculinity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) through a rhetorical analysis of three central figures: Sam Wilson, Black Panther (both T’Challa and Shuri) , and Luke Cage. Drawing from theoretical frameworks including Jackson’s (2006) concept of scripting, Griaule’s (1978) levels of the word, Gates’s (2018) theory of the double negative, and rhetorical fractals (Bloomfield & Chamblee, 2023), this project examines how Black masculinity is shaped through place, discourse, and relationships across rural, militarized, imagined, metaphysical, and urban environments. Each chapter foregrounds a distinct geography to investigate how the spatial, cultural, and …

Effects Of Stressor Exposure And Locus Coeruleus Opioid Signaling On Coping And Anxiety-Like Behavior In Rats, John Arthur Tkaczynski

Theses and Dissertations

Stress is a physiological state of altered neuroendocrine signaling and heightened indices of behavioral vigilance and arousal in response to threatening stimuli. This project aimed to investigate the adaptations to stress that occur in the noradrenergic locus coeruleus (LC) and how these changes affect stress coping behavior. We began by investigating how adolescent restraint and predator odor stress affects coping when presented with a secondary noxious stimulus in the defensive shock probe burying task one week following stressor exposure, finding that stressed male rats demonstrate a more active coping response and stressed female rats demonstrate a more passive coping response, …

The Effect Of Rehabilitation Exercises Combined With Re Exology Massage On Shoulder Joint Range Of Motion And Pain Inwomen With Soft Tissue Rheumatism (Fibromyalgia), Zina Amer Kareem, Suhad Haseeb Abdul Hamid Abd

Modern Sport

This study aims to examine the effect of enhanced Booklet Technique on the learning outcomes of the motor education course. The researchers adopted a quasi-experimental methodology employing a two-group post-test design, with one experimental and one control group. The sample, randomly selected, consisted of 120 first-year students from the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Sadat City during the academic year 2023/2024, representing 16.74% of the total population. The participants were divided equally into an experimental group (n = 60) and a control group (n = 60). An additional exploratory sample of 60 students (8.37% of the total …

The Effect Of Blue Light Filter Lens Glasses On The Occurrence Of Asthenopia Symptoms In Visual Display Terminal Users, Arif Hening Mustikaningrum, Dewi Sumaryani Soemarko, Indah Suci Widyahening

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

The widespread use of Visual Display Terminals (VDTs) is associated with visual and musculoskeletal complaints, particularly Asthenopia, which may reduce productivity. A 32-year-old female financial worker presented with eye discomfort, including sore eyes, blurred vision, dizziness, and twitching on her left temple, particularly during extended computer use. The symptoms were relieved with rest. Most VDTs now use Light Emitting Diodes, which emit more blue light than LCDs and may cause eye fatigue and disrupt sleep. Currently, blue light filter lenses are available in the market, however, further study of existing scientific publications is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of blue …

Metabolic And Physiological Regulation In C. Elegans: Insights Into Sperm Activation And Peroxisome-Mediated Longevity, Yash Flora

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Organelle dynamics lie at the heart of cellular signaling and metabolic regulation, orchestrating physiological processes such as reproduction and aging across the lifespan. In this dissertation, I investigate how organelle-based signaling coordinates sperm activation and modulates organismal aging in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. I identify SPIN-4, a previously uncharacterized Spinster family transporter, as a key regulator of spermiogenesis. SPIN-4 is strongly expressed in developing sperm, localizes to the plasma membrane, and promotes sperm activation by facilitating the export of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P). Loss of spin-4 results in defective pseudopod formation, reduced motility, and compromised fertility, phenotypes that can be rescued …

The Effect Of Gum Arabic (Acasia Senegal) As A Natural Prebiotic Supplementation For Broiler Chickens, Mohamed A. M. Mousa, Abeer Rabie Khosht, Ibrahim H. Salim, Ahmed. E. Shamseldeen, Ahmed S. Arafa, Maged A. El-Deeb, Hamdy M. El-Komy, Samia M Mobarez

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Gum Arabic (GA) belongs to the Fabaceae family and contains indigestible soluble fibers (80--85%) that can be fermented by commensal bacteria to enhance performance, immune response, and intestinal integrity. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different levels of gum arabic (GA) on overall growth performance, serum biochemical indicators, relative weight of visceral and lymphoid organs, intestinal histomorphology, and selected pathogenic bacteria in broiler chickens. A total of 450 day-old Ross chicks were assigned to four groups, containing 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0 g gum arabic along with basal feed for 35 days. Results indicated …

Exploring Phytoconstituents Of Neem Leaf Extract And Its Potential Antimicrobial And In Vitro Anticancer Activities, Omer Hosni Mohamed Ibrahim

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Considering the growing interest in exploring the biologically active chemicals of the neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) plant, this current study was designed to explore and characterize the probable phytoconstituents of the methanolic extract of neem leaves using GC-MS analysis. The antibacterial activity of the extract was studied against Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Serratia marcescens, and Acinetobacter johnsonii and its antifungal activity against Rhizoctonia solani, Penicillium italicum, and Fusarium oxysporium. Further, the cytotoxicity was assessed against PC-3, MCF-7, and Caco-2 cancer cell lines, compared with the normal Vero cells, where IC₅₀ and selectivity index for …

Exploring Students’ Perceptions Of Science Laboratory Practices: A Comparative Study Between Rural And Urban Schools, Safrida Dwiningsih, Ina Lestari, Roma Ismi, Sri Wahyu Rahmadina, Masdalena Sinaga, M. Rahmad

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study aims to analyze students' perceptions of the implementation of science laboratory practicums at public middle school 020 Pekanbaru and public middle school 7 Pangkalan Kuras, Riau Province. Using a quantitative survey method, this study involved 75 student respondents. The instrument used was a questionnaire consisting of 26 statements, analyzed descriptively. The results show that students' perceptions of the preparation, implementation, and conclusion stages of the practicum fall into the "good" category, with urban schools having a higher percentage. In conclusion, the implementation of practicums in urban schools is better than in rural schools, bringing attention to the need …

Digital Comic Learning Media (E-Comic) To Increase Student Learning Interest In Reaction Rate Material At High School, Berliana Afsohin Nabila, Achmad Lutfi

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study aims to develop digital comic learning media that is effective in increasing students' interest in learning about reaction rate material, focusing on the media's validity, practicality, and overall effectiveness. This research utilizes the research and development method with the ADDIE model. Research instruments were used, including validity sheets to assess the media's validity, student activity observations, and student response questionnaires to evaluate the media's practicality, as well as student interest questionnaires and learning outcomes to measure the effectiveness of the learning media. The findings show that validity results showed a mode score of 4, indicating a very valid …