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Ai-Driven Automatic Fault Detection Systems: Revolutionizing Modern Smart Grids, Aravind Sanikommu Jan 2026

Ai-Driven Automatic Fault Detection Systems: Revolutionizing Modern Smart Grids, Aravind Sanikommu

Student Theses and Dissertations

The increasing complexity of current power systems, resulting from the integration of distributed generators and renewable energy sources, necessitates intelligent and adaptive fault detection schemes. Traditional protection using impedance and phasor analysis is usually weak when operating in nonlinear and transient operating conditions. Consequently, the tools of Data-driven fault classification and decision-making have gained strength under artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve grid reliability. This thesis is a proposal of an automatic fault detection and classification system based on AI applied to a smart mini-grid setting built in MATLAB/Simulink. A complete set of voltage and current data …

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K-3 Southern, Rural, Public-School Teachers’ Perspectives On Literacy Post Covid, Venesia Dreon Griffin Brown Jan 2026

K-3 Southern, Rural, Public-School Teachers’ Perspectives On Literacy Post Covid, Venesia Dreon Griffin Brown

Student Theses and Dissertations

Over the years, research has been undertaken to find what works to improve proficiency in literacy skills. However, most of the research has been done in urban areas. Therefore, the problem addressed in this study is K-3 literacy in southern, rural areas where students are below grade level and falling further behind, increasing the risk of student-drop out in their later years. The research is rooted in the interviews of 11 teachers in four states, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisianna, and Mississippi. They gave their perspectives and experiences on literacy education post Covid. Consequently, the purpose of the qualitative phenomenology study was …

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A Town Of Their Own Making: Garrett Grove And Other Arkansas Freedom Settlements, Donna Shelton Jan 2026

A Town Of Their Own Making: Garrett Grove And Other Arkansas Freedom Settlements, Donna Shelton

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study is an examination of Black power movements through townbuilding in post-emancipation Arkansas delving into the perspectives of African American farmer-owners, business operators, educators, and community leaders who survived on the other side of slavery. Despite failed promises from so-called allies, or perhaps because of them and other societal betrayals, freedpeople carved out a place in the American landscape to establish All-Black communities and towns popularly known as “Black Towns” or “Freedmen Towns.” In contrast to most studies of Black towns, this study is situated in the South, specifically in Arkansas, to examine the more than three dozen freedom …

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Examining The Influence Of Cultural Sameness Or Difference Of Principals And Teachers On Students Perceived Connectedness, Asmaa Fahmy Kabel Jan 2026

Examining The Influence Of Cultural Sameness Or Difference Of Principals And Teachers On Students Perceived Connectedness, Asmaa Fahmy Kabel

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative, phenomenological study explores how cultural sameness or difference between students and their teachers and principals influences students’ perceived sense of belonging and connectedness to their school community. Drawing on Cultural Intelligence Theory (Earley & Ang, 2003) and Social Learning Theory (Bandura, 1977), this study investigates the nuanced ways in which students internalize and interpret their relationships with school personnel, with attention to shared and differing cultural attributes beyond race alone. Twelve participants, all one to five years post–high school graduation from traditional public schools, were selected through purposive and snowball sampling. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire followed by …

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The Impact Of Applying For A Post-Secondary Opportunity When Coming From A Low Socioeconomic Status, David Marlow Price Jan 2026

The Impact Of Applying For A Post-Secondary Opportunity When Coming From A Low Socioeconomic Status, David Marlow Price

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of high school seniors attending a socioeconomically disadvantaged high school as they navigated the process of applying for postsecondary education. Grounded in Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 2001) and Achievement Motivation Theory (McClelland, 1968), the study examined the barriers and motivators influencing students’ pursuit of higher education. Despite national efforts to improve college access, significant gaps persist for students from low-income households due to limited financial resources, inadequate guidance, and minimal exposure to postsecondary options. The study was conducted at a rural high school in western Tennessee where …

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Communication Disorders Graduate Student: Perspective Of Voice, Maycie Brentney Terrell / Blankenship Jan 2026

Communication Disorders Graduate Student: Perspective Of Voice, Maycie Brentney Terrell / Blankenship

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the influence of training in SPEAK OUT!® on the perceptual ratings of voice and speech made by communication disorders (CD) graduate students. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of SPEAK OUT!® training by comparing those who have undergone SPEAK OUT!® training with those who have not. To address this, 36 participants who attend communication disorders graduate programs within the United States were recruited. Data were collected through a Qualtrics survey distributed via email and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings indicate that perceptual ratings across most voice …

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The Impact Of Alternative Education Campuses Of Choice On A District’S Graduation Rate, Joshua Paul Gossett Jan 2026

The Impact Of Alternative Education Campuses Of Choice On A District’S Graduation Rate, Joshua Paul Gossett

Student Theses and Dissertations

This quantitative study investigated how Alternative Education Campuses (AECs) are associated with high school graduation rates in Texas. Two research questions guided the study: (a) whether districts' five-year extended graduation rates differ five years before versus five years after establishing an AEC, and (b) whether four-year graduation rates differ between districts that offer AECs and those that do not. District-level, TEA-reported graduation rates were analyzed for five AEC-adopting districts for Research Question 1 and for eleven districts (five with AECs, six without) for Research Question 2. Analyses included paired-samples and independent-samples t tests, with multiple linear regression to corroborate group …

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The Influx Of Public-School Students In Private Schools And The Effects On The Classroom Management Strategies Used By Private School Teachers, James Moore Jan 2026

The Influx Of Public-School Students In Private Schools And The Effects On The Classroom Management Strategies Used By Private School Teachers, James Moore

Student Theses and Dissertations

In the current climate of expanding school choice, epitomized by Arkansas’s LEARNS Act, a significant number of students are transitioning from public to private schools. With policy debates centering on access and funding streams, the impact of this demographic shift remains critically underexplored by researchers. This interpretive phenomenological study addresses the significant gap that exists in examining the classroom management strategies and lived experiences of 12 private school teachers in Central Arkansas. The common misconception is that behavior may be the biggest challenge for teachers; however, findings indicate that the most significant challenge for students transitioning is the academic rigor. …

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Investigating The Challenges That Black Female Superintendents Face While Navigating Local School Boards, Eric Dailey Jan 2026

Investigating The Challenges That Black Female Superintendents Face While Navigating Local School Boards, Eric Dailey

Student Theses and Dissertations

For the past twenty years, Black women have increasingly ascended to the role of school district superintendent. Black female superintendents navigate education systems that were not built with them in mind creating unique challenges. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to investigate the challenges that Black female superintendents face while navigating local school boards. This study was informed by glass ceiling theory, gendered organizations theory, and a black feminist framework establishing a research base for this study’s focus. Eight Black female superintendents were interviewed using an interview protocol. This study reveals that Black female superintendents experience similar challenges …

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Exclusionary Discipline’S Impact On Minority And Low Social Status Student Achievement, Ulanda Latreace Branch Jan 2026

Exclusionary Discipline’S Impact On Minority And Low Social Status Student Achievement, Ulanda Latreace Branch

Student Theses and Dissertations

School discipline was intended to keep students safe in schools, but exclusionary discipline methods fail to meet this goal. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the impact of exclusionary discipline methods on student achievement, with an emphasis on ethnic and socioeconomic differences. The problem addressed how subjective referrals, cultural differences, unequal disciplinary tactics, and ineffective reprimands contribute to inequalities in disciplinary outcomes. Drawing on Glasser and Gordon's behavioral theoretical frameworks, this study emphasized proactive educational settings, effective classroom management, student accountability, and positive relationships as paramount to managing misbehavior. The study used a correlational research design, which …

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A Phenomenological Inquiry Into Kindergarten Teacher Perceptions Of Literacy Skills, Angela Shelton Jan 2026

A Phenomenological Inquiry Into Kindergarten Teacher Perceptions Of Literacy Skills, Angela Shelton

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative phenomenological study explored kindergarten teachers’ perceptions of the literacy skills of students from households with limited financial resources, compared to students who attended the universal preschool program located in District A with those who did not. The study addressed three research questions: 1. How do teachers perceive the literacy skills of these students? 2. How do teachers describe their experiences teaching literacy to these students? and 3. What resources or professional development do teachers identify as helpful in supporting literacy instruction? Semi-structured interviews with kindergarten teachers were conducted and analyzed to identify common themes. Participants reported that children …

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The Impact Of Bilingual Home Literacy Practices On The Emergent Literacy Skills Of Hispanic Youth, Sophie Watkins Roberts Jan 2026

The Impact Of Bilingual Home Literacy Practices On The Emergent Literacy Skills Of Hispanic Youth, Sophie Watkins Roberts

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the impact of bilingual home literacy environments (HLEs) on the emergent literacy skills of Hispanic children enrolled in an after-school program in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Thirteen Spanish–English bilingual children in kindergarten through third grade and their parents participated. Parent-reported data were collected using an adapted Spanish–English Reading Questionnaire (SER-Q), and children’s literacy skills were assessed with the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) and the Spanish Reading Inventory–Second Edition (SRI-2). Descriptive and correlational analyses explored within- and cross-language relationships between HLE practices and early reading performance. Results indicated that even modest access to books and daily …

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Factors Affecting Teacher Satisfaction At Two School Districts In North Carolina Post Covid-19 Pandemic, Thomas Young Jan 2026

Factors Affecting Teacher Satisfaction At Two School Districts In North Carolina Post Covid-19 Pandemic, Thomas Young

Student Theses and Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic caused an interruption to instruction for teachers and students across the United States and left educators unsure of the future as they returned to in-person classes. This phenomenological qualitative study concluded on the lived experiences of middle school teachers in two North Carolina districts to help uncover the reasons why they are satisfied or dissatisfied with their jobs after returning to the classroom since the pandemic. Inspired by Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory, this research investigated the extent to which working conditions influence teacher morale, retention, and job satisfaction. Fourteen teachers of various subject areas, years of experience and …

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Online Student Perspectives Of Impactful Feedback, Kathleen Mcnichols Irvin Jan 2026

Online Student Perspectives Of Impactful Feedback, Kathleen Mcnichols Irvin

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative study examined how online graduate students perceived and experienced instructor feedback, focusing on its role in learning, the challenges of applying it, and preferences for formative, summative, or blended approaches. Fifteen students participated in semi-structured interviews, and four joined a follow-up focus group. Findings revealed that students viewed feedback as fundamental to understanding course expectations, improving academic work, and fostering motivation. However, vague or delayed feedback was seen as unhelpful and discouraging, often limiting opportunities for improvement. Three central themes emerged: the value of feedback as a learning tool, barriers to engaging with feedback effectively, and preferences for …

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Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Principal Experiences And Persistence In Title I Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade Central Texas Schools, Lisa Islas Walls Jan 2026

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Principal Experiences And Persistence In Title I Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade Central Texas Schools, Lisa Islas Walls

Student Theses and Dissertations

The role of the school principal is among the most challenging and influential positions in education. Research demonstrates that principals are the second most significant in-school factor affecting student achievement, after classroom instruction, and that stable, effective leadership is crucial for fostering a positive school culture, promoting teacher retention, and improving student outcomes. Yet, principal turnover remains high, particularly in Title I schools serving low-income and minority populations, where unfavorable working conditions and limited systemic support exacerbate instability. This qualitative phenomenological study explored the perspectives of individual principals on their lived experiences within Title I K-8 public school districts located …

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Qatt&Ck: An Extended Framework For Classifying Adversarial Techniques And Tactics Threatening Quantum Computing Infrastructure Based On Mitre’S Att&Ck, Justin Benjamin Woodring Jan 2026

Qatt&Ck: An Extended Framework For Classifying Adversarial Techniques And Tactics Threatening Quantum Computing Infrastructure Based On Mitre’S Att&Ck, Justin Benjamin Woodring

LSU Master's Theses

The integration of quantum computing into governmental and business processes has raised concerns about potential threats to these systems. To address this, we introduce a novel extension of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, QATT&CK, which provides an extended taxonomy for classifying adversarial Tactics and Techniques in quantum cybersecurity. Our adapted framework bridges the definitions of traditional cybersecurity with a focus on quantum computing infrastructure, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of adversarial behavior in this domain. To evaluate our proposed framework, we leverage current and ongoing research in quantum cyber threats, mapping real-world attacks to our taxonomy to demonstrate its effectiveness in …

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Black Swans And Safety Nets: Food Aid, Dispersal, And Eugenics In Corbin Hollow, Glenn Davis Stone, Richard K. Robinson Jan 2026

Black Swans And Safety Nets: Food Aid, Dispersal, And Eugenics In Corbin Hollow, Glenn Davis Stone, Richard K. Robinson

Southern Anthropologist

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Estate Of Frances D Derosa V. Philip Murphy Jan 2026

Estate Of Frances D Derosa V. Philip Murphy

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

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Creating A Camp Where Everyone Belongs: Counselor-Led Goal Setting To Improve Camper Outcomes, Angela C. Miller, Amy M. Leman Jan 2026

Creating A Camp Where Everyone Belongs: Counselor-Led Goal Setting To Improve Camper Outcomes, Angela C. Miller, Amy M. Leman

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

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What Keeps Counselors-In-Training On The Pathway To Camp Counselor: Examining Intention To Return And Identity At Culturally Responsive Camp, Lisa Meerts-Brandsma, Carly Knudson, Emily Millbrooks, Sasha Mader, Paul Estabrooks, Briston Posatko, Miray Seward Jan 2026

What Keeps Counselors-In-Training On The Pathway To Camp Counselor: Examining Intention To Return And Identity At Culturally Responsive Camp, Lisa Meerts-Brandsma, Carly Knudson, Emily Millbrooks, Sasha Mader, Paul Estabrooks, Briston Posatko, Miray Seward

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

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High Impact Service Learning: College Student Reflections On Out-Of-School Programming For Youth With Type 1 Diabetes, Eddie Hill, Ron Ramsing, Rowan Williams Jan 2026

High Impact Service Learning: College Student Reflections On Out-Of-School Programming For Youth With Type 1 Diabetes, Eddie Hill, Ron Ramsing, Rowan Williams

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

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Shared Goals Or Mixed Messages? Staff And Camper Views Of Targeted Outcomes, Soumya J. Mitra, Jim Sibthorp, Bryn Spielvogel Jan 2026

Shared Goals Or Mixed Messages? Staff And Camper Views Of Targeted Outcomes, Soumya J. Mitra, Jim Sibthorp, Bryn Spielvogel

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

No abstract provided.

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Assessing The Burden Of Care For Parents Whose Children Attend Diabetes Camp, Eddie Hill, Justin Haegele, Xihe Zhu, Ron Ramsing, Carla Cox Jan 2026

Assessing The Burden Of Care For Parents Whose Children Attend Diabetes Camp, Eddie Hill, Justin Haegele, Xihe Zhu, Ron Ramsing, Carla Cox

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

No abstract provided.

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How Campers With Profound Intellectual And Multiple Disabilities And Their Camp Counselors Attune During A Medical Specialty Camp, Jonathan Gerth Jan 2026

How Campers With Profound Intellectual And Multiple Disabilities And Their Camp Counselors Attune During A Medical Specialty Camp, Jonathan Gerth

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

No abstract provided.

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Validating The My View Youth Care And Engagement Scale For Pre-Camp Screening, Barry A. Garst, Alexandra Skrocki, John Hamilton, Tracey Gaslin Jan 2026

Validating The My View Youth Care And Engagement Scale For Pre-Camp Screening, Barry A. Garst, Alexandra Skrocki, John Hamilton, Tracey Gaslin

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

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Creating Space For Childhood: Camp As A Source Of Play And Belonging For Youth From Families With Substance Disorders, Edmond P. Bowers, Theresa N. Melton, Brian J. Maus, Tori A. Garcia Jan 2026

Creating Space For Childhood: Camp As A Source Of Play And Belonging For Youth From Families With Substance Disorders, Edmond P. Bowers, Theresa N. Melton, Brian J. Maus, Tori A. Garcia

ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts

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Assessing Abuse And Neglect In U.S. Nursing Homes: A Comparative Analysis Across Pre-, During, And Post-Pandemic Periods, Katherine Gane Jan 2026

Assessing Abuse And Neglect In U.S. Nursing Homes: A Comparative Analysis Across Pre-, During, And Post-Pandemic Periods, Katherine Gane

Theses and Dissertations

Nursing homes are among the most closely regulated providers in the U.S. healthcare system, with both federal and state agencies working together to monitor care and help protect residents. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, introduced unprecedented challenges for facilities and survey agencies alike, disrupting normal operations, limiting in-person visits, and temporarily shifting regulatory priorities. The purpose of this study was to examine how these pandemic-related disruptions were reflected in the severity and reporting patterns of substantiated abuse and neglect deficiencies in U.S. nursing homes. Using publicly available data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), this study analyzed 39,607 …

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Sga 57 Senate 2026-01-23 Minutes, Niu Student Government Association Senate Jan 2026

Sga 57 Senate 2026-01-23 Minutes, Niu Student Government Association Senate

Student Government Association Archives

No abstract provided.

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Leader Perspectives From Policy To Practice: An Exploration Of Deiajb Accreditation Expectations In K-12 International Schools, Jennifer Lea Garzia Jan 2026

Leader Perspectives From Policy To Practice: An Exploration Of Deiajb Accreditation Expectations In K-12 International Schools, Jennifer Lea Garzia

LMU Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, various school accreditation bodies have incorporated new standards and processes that focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, access, justice, and belonging (DEIAJB). Yet, how DEIAJB expectations are perceived and implemented remains underexplored. This study examines the perceptions of international school leaders in Brazil and Italy, and how they interpret and enact DEIAJB school accreditation expectations. In this qualitative exploratory study, ten international school leaders were interviewed. Guided by Shields’ Transformative Leadership Theory (2009), data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using thematic coding. Findings revealed that leaders viewed DEIAJB accreditation expectations as a legitimizing framework that …

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Transforming Dental Education Through Lived Experiences, Casper Jonker, Alex Cresswell-Boyes, Wendy Smith Jan 2026

Transforming Dental Education Through Lived Experiences, Casper Jonker, Alex Cresswell-Boyes, Wendy Smith

Peninsula Dental School

No abstract provided.

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