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Voices From The Frontline: Mental Health Clinicians’ Experiences And Attitudes Toward Telehealth Modalities, Daisy Ann Auzenne

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

What’S In A Name? Much Ado About “War-Sustaining” Objects, W. Casey Biggerstaff

International Law Studies

Recent conflicts have renewed the long-running debate over the legality of attacking economic objects under the law of armed conflict. Within that discourse, observers frequently frame the controversy in relation to an abstract U.S. “war-sustaining” position. Critics often characterize the United States as advancing a distinctive and overly permissive interpretation of military objectives that allegedly departs from the targeting criteria set forth in Article 52(2) of Additional Protocol I. This article challenges that characterization. It concludes that the United States does not apply a separate “war-sustaining” lex specialis to economic objects. Rather, U.S. practice reflects a contextual application of Article …

Crisis Severity In Sportswashing: Examining The Effects On Host Nations, Erika J. Schneider, Courtney D. Boman, Mutaz M.. Barnawi, Kenon A. Brown

Media Studies - All Scholarship

This study examines how the men’s 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, marked by allegations of labor abuses, influenced U.S. viewers’ perceptions of the host nation through the lens of “sportswashing.” Utilizing a survey of self-identified U.S. viewers of the World Cup, the analysis examines how viewers’ personal involvement and recognition of human rights concerns influenced their perceptions of the crisis’s severity. Findings show that recognition of the problem, by viewers themselves, significantly increased perceptions of severity, while involvement with the issue of human rights did not have a direct effect on severity perceptions. Higher perceptions of severity, in turn, …

Classification Of Phishing Data Using Hybrid Mi-An Feature Selection Method, Damodar Patel, Amit Kumar Saxena, Wutiphol Sintunavarat, Abhishek Dubey

Baghdad Science Journal

Web phishing attacks have been continually evolving over the past few years, which has led customers to lose their trust in online services and e-commerce. To identify phishing data, a variety of methods and systems based on a blacklist of phishing websites are used. However, the rapid development of technology has given rise to increasingly complex techniques for creating user-attracting websites. Therefore, current blacklist-based techniques are unable to identify the recently launched phishing data, such as zero-day phishing websites. Machine learning techniques have been used in several recent studies to detect phishing data and function as an early warning system …

Toxitarget: A Multi-Omics Database For Toxicant-Responsive Molecular Targets, Ravindra Kumar, Tianyi Fu, Prashant Kumar Kuntala, Benpeng Miao, Shuhua Fu, Daofeng Li, Frederick L Tyson, Marisa S Bartolomei, Cheryl L Walker, Ting Wang, Bo A Zhang

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Environmental toxicant exposures can induce widespread alterations in both the transcriptome and epigenome of mammals, and directly contribute to the increased risk of various diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and neurological disorders. To evaluate how early-life toxicants produce long-term impacts on the transcriptome and epigenome in mice, the Toxicant Exposures and Responses by Genomic and Epigenomic Regulators of Transcription II (TaRGET II) Consortium generated a landmark resource comprising 3607 multi-omics datasets from longitudinal studies in mice. The molecular changes in responding to distinct environmental toxicants, including arsenic (As), lead (Pb), bisphenol A (BPA), tributyltin (TBT), di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), dioxin (TCDD), …

Toxitarget: A Multi-Omics Database For Toxicant-Responsive Molecular Targets, Ravindra Kumar, Tianyi Fu, Prashant Kumar Kuntala, Benpeng Miao, Shuhua Fu, Daofeng Li, Target Ii Consortium, Frederick L Tyson, Marisa S Bartolomei, Cheryl L Walker, Ting Wang, Bo A Zhang

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Environmental toxicant exposures can induce widespread alterations in both the transcriptome and epigenome of mammals, and directly contribute to the increased risk of various diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and neurological disorders. To evaluate how early-life toxicants produce long-term impacts on the transcriptome and epigenome in mice, the Toxicant Exposures and Responses by Genomic and Epigenomic Regulators of Transcription II (TaRGET II) Consortium generated a landmark resource comprising 3607 multi-omics datasets from longitudinal studies in mice. The molecular changes in responding to distinct environmental toxicants, including arsenic (As), lead (Pb), bisphenol A (BPA), tributyltin (TBT), di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), dioxin (TCDD), …

Conservation Of Construction Materials For Climate Change Adaption: Strategies To Unlock African Potentials, Kolawole Adisa Olonade, Adewumi J. Babafemi, Murtadha A. Tijani, Akindehinde A. Akindahunsi, Yetunde O. Abiodun, Akinropo M. Olajumoke

CSU Journal of Sustainability and Climate Change

Scarce natural resources are utilized substantially to provide the needed global infrastructure requirements. There seems to be a dilemma between development and a carbon-free environment, as the exploration of these resources contributes immensely to climate change due to the emission of greenhouse gases and disruption of the ecosystem. In this paper, an attempt is made to identify various scarce natural resources that are being consumed by the construction industry and their attendant negative impact on climate change is highlighted. Various approaches to conserve construction materials are discussed and the needed infrastructure to be provided is identified. This paper shows that …

Lessons Learned Through Braving Discomfort, Rhys Z. Vulpe

Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Serendipitous, Calculated, And Fated All At Once: My Lead Story, Veronica Murray

Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Diving Into The Dark: My Descent Into Into A Flooded Cold War Missile Silo, Regina Carrillo

Fragments

No abstract provided.

Test Adaptation And Evaluation Trials Of Forage Plants In Major Ecological Regions Of Ethiopia And Kenya, K M. Ibrahim, A Orodho

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Kenyan and Ethiopian natural grazing Ian.cl. support more than 20% of the cattle population of the African continent. Many of the natural pastures of these countries are severely overgrazed, as unfavorable grazing conditions prevail for over half the year. Objectives of adaptation trials were to evaluate and identify introduced or indigenous forage and fodder species or ecotypes having genetic potential for high production of digestible dry matter for direct pasture and range improvement and for future use in breeding programs. Over 4,000 indigenous and 3,000 introduced ecotypes were evaluated for 24 vegetative characters in six ecological regions between 1971 and …

Breeding Centrosema Pubescens Better Adapted To Acid Infertile Soils Of South America, E M. Hutton

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Centrosema pubescen, Benth. {centro) in tropical South America depends upon the development of lines with increased tolerance to high acidity and aluminum (Al). This study classified levels of acid tolerance among Centrosema introduc­tions and crosses of promising introductions. Initially, greenhouse and field evaluations in Carimagua oxisol (pH 4.5, 90% Al saturation) were used. Introductions of C. schottii and C. pascuorom died, while most C. virginianum and C. Uutifolium and a few C. pubescens had low acid tolerance. Most C. pubescens introductions had medium acid tolerance, whereas C. macrocarpum and C. schiedanum were highly acid tolerant. The degree of acid …

Feminist Consciousness-Raising Groups In The Classroom, Andrea Quaid

Feminist Pedagogy

Feminist consciousness-raising (FCR) groups in the classroom are a way to facilitate conversation, enliven course content and activate a feminist practice to support student learning. Different from small group activities structured by an instructor’s prompt, FCR groups are a practice and pedagogy that help students identify “what really matters” (hooks, Teaching Critical Thinking). For example, rather than a teacher’s instruction (“please find three main points in the text to share with the full class”), students create their own prompts and facilitate their own conversations. Student agency is activated as they build conversations with one another and develop meaningful interpersonal skills …

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Marine Pollution: A Review, Safaa A. Abdel Ghani, Sahar W. M. Hassan, Aida H. Shobier

Blue Economy

Marine pollution represents a significant threat to the sustainable use of ocean resources and is increasing globally. Consequently, multidimensional and sustainable ocean governance frameworks have placed growing emphasis on the prevention, reduction, and elimination of marine pollution. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly adopted as an effective tool for monitoring, assessing, and managing marine pollution. This review aimed to highlight the role of artificial intelligence in addressing marine pollution. The efforts of scientists in employing and leveraging the advantages of AI to tackle the issue of marine pollution were examined. It was found that AI, supported by …

Philosophical Orientations And Their Influence On Responsive Curriculum Development In Tanzanian Universities, Ibrahim Barnaba Mtweve, Ignasia Mligo, Alcuin Mwalongo

Journal of Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership in Education

This study aimed to explore how the selected universities in Tanzania apply underlying philosophies to make their curriculum development process more responsive.  Curriculum responsiveness has gained significant importance in university education; however, most universities still struggle to keep pace with the demands of a rapidly evolving society, particularly in social, technological, and labour-market needs. Having a clear understanding of how philosophical orientation affects curriculum development can help create a more flexible and meaningful curriculum. Nevertheless, studies on the impact of philosophical orientation on the development of responsive curricula in Tanzanian universities remain scarce. This study, therefore, aims to fill this …

Ceo Succession Planning Challenges In Hospitality Industry Smes: A Conceptual Framework And Literature Review, Denise Mazzei

Journal of Fundamental & Applied Business Research

In small to medium enterprise (SME) hospitality organizations, some CEOs overlook succession planning as a strategic imperative. This article presents a conceptual framework and literature review of a study that identified issues and potential contributors to the problem of challenges some leaders face with CEO succession planning in hospitality organizations. Currently, in the leadership literature, there is not a study that examines the problem especially as it relates to the hospitality industry. The literature was examined in alignment with three concepts that cascaded from the problem: a) succession planning leads to organization sustainability, b) SME CEOs manage organization strategic vision, …

Exploring The Role Of Emotional Intelligence Within Effective Leadership And Employee Empowerment, Angelique Limongelli

Journal of Fundamental & Applied Business Research

The following research concept was selected to examine the role and impact emotional intelligence has in conjunction with the challenges leaders face in reaching mission objectives. These roles and aspects were examined within the context of the United States Coast Guard, specifically how that plays out within both enlisted and officer leadership. The participants were grouped into three categories: junior enlisted personnel, senior enlisted personnel, and officers of various types of commissions. Many similarities were established based on categorization. For example, junior enlisted members largely favored teamwork, while officers largely felt unsupported and unempowered over the course of their careers. …

The Lack Of Employee Financial Wellness Programs, Janell Symone Elliott

Journal of Fundamental & Applied Business Research

This applied research was conducted to fill a gap in knowledge between research studies that show how financial stress can impact productivity and the use of employee financial wellness programs (EFWPs) as an opportunity to promote financial well-being. The research used a single case study design. A research question and three sub-questions were drawn to provide a basis for inquiry to attempt to answer how EFWPs play a role within the workplace and how they relate to productivity and morale. A conceptual research framework was created to define the problem’s clear conditions and determine how this case study was connected …

Virtual Workplace And Employee Engagement, Victoria Cox, Alisa Allen

Journal of Fundamental & Applied Business Research

This article examined virtual workplace employees and employee engagement challenges and solutions. Employees who work remotely often feel disconnected from coworkers, organizational missions, and have a feeling of emotional isolation. This article examined the problems organizations face when not prioritizing virtual socialization for remote workers, leading to employee turnover, disengagement, and loneliness. The systematic review consisted of conducting a review within the Liberty University Jerry Falwell Library, encompassing empirical studies sourced from ProQuest, EBSCO, Emerald, and Gale databases. Studies published in peer reviewed journals, and the BibleGateway online between 2021 and 2026. A total of 33 journals were synthesized to …

Improving The Science Curriculum: A Uae Middle School Case Study, Fatima Husain

Journal of Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership in Education

United Arab Emirates Public Schools in Abu Dhabi implement curricula developed by the Ministry of Education (MOE). This qualitative case study research aimed to explore the perspectives of both teachers and students regarding the obstacles impacting student academic achievement in Science classes. The study was conducted in one middle school in Abu Dhabi, EARTH School (pseudonym) that faced challenges in the first trimester of the 2023 academic school year. The students identified teacher quality and well-being as obstacles and suggested improving student motivation and teaching strategies. The teachers identified professional development and student language barriers as core issues and suggested …

Originalism As Disruption, Susan D. Carle

Florida Law Review

This Article challenges the conventional understanding of originalism as a method that promotes unchanging constitutional meanings. Drawing on four and a half decades of experience since Attorney General Edwin Meese first championed originalism as a conservative project, this Article demonstrates that originalism has generally proven destabilizing rather than stabilizing to constitutional law. Landmark cases such as New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, and Shelby County v. Holder show that the Supreme Court frequently deploys originalism when it seeks to upend settled constitutional doctrine, …

“I Don’T Think We Do A Good Enough Job Acknowledging How Much This Space Is Needed By The Adults”: Making Intergenerational Futures At Camp Fyrefly, Ontario Ontario, Mayera Chazan, Megan Hill, Rachael Nicholls, Ziysah Von Bieberstein

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

This paper examines the liberatory potential of intergenerationality at Camp fYrefly, Ontario—an overnight summer camp for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth that is unique within its rural region. In 2023, we conducted research in partnership with Camp fYrefly, including one arts-based workshop, two focus groups, and five key informant interviews. The analysis explores one core finding: participants experience this youth-focused program as an intergenerational future-building project. Extending scholarship on queering mentorship, generativity, and futurity, the article concludes that Camp fYrefly’s intergenerationality binds past, present, and future in the collective project of queering education and making better futures possible. Intergenerationality is also what sustains …

The Chickasaw Agency, Dawson A. Phelps

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Micajah Mcgehee's Account Of Fremont's Disastrous Fourth Exploring Expedition, 1848-1849, William E. Johnson, Edwin Adams Davis

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Lessons From Adults Who Lived Through Parental Divorce As Adolescents, Nirav M. Patel

Pacific Journal of Health

Experiencing parental divorce during adolescence is a significant life event that can have long-term emotional and psychological effects [1]. This qualitative study focuses on how adults who experienced parental divorce between the ages of 10 and 17 reflect on their emotional, social, and academic experiences during that time. Nine adults participated in semi-structured interviews, which were transcribed, coded, and analyzed by the researcher using Dedoose software. Key findings that emerged from the interviews include emotional struggles, coping strategies, family support, the impact on school, and advice for today’s youth who are currently experiencing divorce. The findings emphasize that open communication, …

Designated Pilot Examiner System Study - 2025, Michael Gref, Wendy Beckman

International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace

In recent years primary flight training in the United States has experienced a significant bottleneck in the form of long waits to schedule check rides with Designated Pilot Examiners. This challenge has been significant enough to warrant Congressional attention, with reforms mandated in the past two FAA Re-authorization Acts.

In 2022 a first national survey of flight schools and DPE’s was conducted to determine their perceptions of the DPE system, including feedback on the recommendations from the then recently concluded DPE Reforms Working Group. Given the anecdotal evidence of continuing long waits for check rides, a second survey was conducted …

Are Single-Pilot Operations An Advantage Or A Disadvantage?, Ezgi Berte Erme

International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace

This study aims to investigate the potential benefits and drawbacks of Single-Pilot Operations (SPO) and to provide actionable insights for commercial airlines. A qualitative research design was employed, with data collected via online interviews and analyzed thematically and descriptively using MAXQDA 24. The findings indicate that pilots perceive several advantages of SPO, including the power of automation, learning artificial intelligence, minimizing human error, cockpit systems designed for artificial intelligence, more effective decision-making/speed-up in response time, reduced labor costs, reduced pilot fatigue, and reduced need for human factor/performance. Conversely, the perceived disadvantages include diminished lack of situational awareness, lack of communication …

Measuring The Impact Of Ai-Assisted Language Learning On English Language Education: A Mixed-Methods Study, Abdulrahman Alkhirbash, Vn Vamsidhar Kilari, Abdulrahman Dallak

UB Journal for Humanities

The use of AI tools in English language pedagogy is changing classroom practices by helping to develop students’ communicative competence and confidence and to assist teachers with their teaching tasks. This research examines the efficacy of existing artificial intelligence tools and applications for supporting English language teaching and learning, with a particular focus on the impact they have on the key language domains of speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. It explores how AI tools enhance personalization, instant feedback in language learning as well as addressing challenges such as data privacy, technology dependence and algorithmic bias. The design of this research …

Businesses Entering The Latin American Market, Valeria Rangel

Honors Capstones

This study examines the strategies global companies use to successfully enter and compete in Spanish-speaking markets in Latin America. As the region continues to experience economic development and growing demand for infrastructure and energy-efficient technologies, it presents important opportunities for multinational organizations. However, companies expanding into these markets must consider cultural differences, regulatory environments, and regional economic conditions when designing effective market entry strategies.

This research analyzes the key factors that influence global market expansion, including regional economic conditions, trade policies, and marketing strategies. Particular attention is given to the importance of localization, customer relationships, and digital communication when engaging …

Extending The Global Impact Of Dnp Education: Integrating Scholarly Dissemination And International Practice Projects, Cynthia Plonien, Pricilla Muisyo, Deborah Behan, Kristine Cope, Cathy Brown

Nursing Faculty Publications & Presentations

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at the University of Texas at Arlington initiated a global outreach effort in 2024 through two complementary strategies: expansion of a digital repository to support dissemination of DNP scholarly work and implementation of pilot DNP projects in Kenya. Together, these initiatives represent an integrated model for global engagement that combines knowledge dissemination with application of practice-based scholarship. The repository has facilitated international access to DNP projects, demonstrating significant global reach across multiple countries. Concurrently, a pilot project in Kenya was established through a strategic in-country professional partnership, enabling culturally relevant and sustainable implementation …