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Unlocking Green Potential In Indonesian Small Medium Enterprises: Challenges And Opportunities For Sustainable Vermicelli Production, Togar W. S. Panjaitan, Karina Agustin, Prayonne Adi, Jani Rahardjo, I Nyoman Sutapa

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Due to limited initiatives and support, the transition to green manufacturing among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries remains challenging. Through a critical literature review and case study of the Indonesian vermicelli industry, this study highlights the importance of collaboration and strong policies to address this. Other findings also reveal that the energy intensity and emissions in the sector exceed best practice benchmarks, with the cooking and drying stages contributing significantly to emissions due to high energy consumption. Lack of government regulations, company awareness, and understanding of applicable practices and technologies creates challenges in green manufacturing. The study …

Hybrid Model For Phishing Website Detection Using Transfer Learning, Atul Dubal, Mansi Subhedar, Santosh Dhamala, Manasi Patil

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

The rapid digitization of human activities has intensified reliance on internet-based platforms, creating fertile ground for cybercriminal exploits such as phishing. Despite advancements in detection mechanisms, phishing attacks continue to evolve, leveraging sophisticated visual mimicry to deceive users. This paper proposes a robust vision-based phishing detection system using ensemble deep learning to analyse webpage screenshots. The framework integrates transfer learning with pre-trained VGG16 and DenseNet121 models, extracting complementary low-level texture features (edges, gradients) and high-level hierarchical patterns (logos, layouts). These features are fused through a custom classifier with dropout regularization to mitigate overfitting. A balanced dataset of 3,000 webpage screenshots …

Beyond The Binary: Navigating Ai’S Role In Palliative Ethics-A Review, Reebu Sara Varghese, Tijo Cherian

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Palliative care is being influenced by artificial intelligence, especially when it comes to data-related aspects. In this context, care can be enhanced in terms of the quality of its results and the level of its efficiency, particularly with the help of technological tools such as artificial intelligence, which is capable of managing different types of information in the field of health care. Such characteristics have the potential to improve the quality of patient care while at the same time reducing the workload of healthcare professionals in palliative care. However, there are considerable ethical issues that need to be addressed with …

Ai-Assisted Hybrid Ga–Pso Channel Allocation Under 3gpp Tr 38.901 Uma For Efficient 5g Radio Resource Management, Sharada Narsingrao Ohatkar

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

The increased traffic and heterogeneity in the 5G/B5G network require efficient radio resource management (RRM). However, the existing methods, such as GA and PSO, have poor convergence speed and require proper initial conditions. Additionally, learning-based methods have high computational complexity. Hence, in this paper, a novel AI-assisted Hybrid Channel Allocation (AI–HCA) framework is proposed by using a support vector regression (SVR)-based predictive initialization method and GA-PSO optimization. Simulation results using the 3GPP UMa channel model show that the proposed method has a 28% reduction in call blocking probability (CBP), a 15-25% enhancement in spectral efficiency (SE), and a 18-25% enhancement …

Understanding Waste Management Knowledge And Habits Of Senior High School Students In Lianga, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines, Arnele Mie A. Fanuga, Romy M. Avila, Reyl Justine J. Ballena

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

The effective implementation of Solid Waste Management (SWM) in educational institutions is challenged by increasing student populations, limited infrastructure, and inconsistent policy enforcement. This study assessed the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of senior high school students regarding SWM in three secondary schools in Lianga, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Data were collected using a descriptive-correlational design from 150 students selected through quota sampling. Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed significant associations between knowledge and attitude, and between attitude and practice. Knowledge scores were positively correlated across the three secondary schools. Students demonstrated a high level of awareness of the environmental and health …

“What Am I Reading This Draft For?” Using Reading Filters To Enhance Your Peer Feedback, Kaitlin Clinnin, Mellisa Huffman, Benjamin Keating

English Faculty Research

Reading is a key part of the peer feedback process, and yet how to read peer drafts often receives less attention than other stages of this process.1 As a result, students may ask, “What am I reading this draft for?” Within this question are student concerns about the rhetorical and pedagogical purposes of reading peer drafts as well as the students’ own credibility and ability to read peer work compared to other presumably more “expert” sources of feedback. The chapter helps students grasp the social and rhetorical purposes of reading for peer workshops. It then presents a set of reading …

Assessing Decision Making Of United States Arboreta: A Survey Of The Main Drivers Behind New Planting Selections, Sophia Reavley

Theses and Dissertations

When an arboretum needs to replace fallen specimens, what are they looking for in the new plant that will be added to the collection? Arboreta are locations where trees and shrubs can be studied in an area where the public can also enjoy them. This study looks to see what aspects of scientific value (conservation status, diversification, ornamental value, etc.) and what external factors (budgets, public opinion, research articles, etc.) of new species selections become the main driver in decision making. An anonymous online survey was used to collect data from arboreta and botanical gardens of the United States that …

Modeling The Impact Of Projected Water Demand On Groundwater Flow And Transport In The Mahomet Aquifer, Christabel Chinonye Abugu

Theses and Dissertations

The Mahomet Aquifer is a vital groundwater resource in east-central Illinois, supporting municipal, agricultural, and industrial water use. With projected changes in water demand driven by population growth and future socioeconomic conditions, assessing the long-term response of the aquifer is critical for sustainable groundwater management. Increased pumping to meet future demand may contribute to groundwater-level decline, intensified cones of depression, and altered groundwater-flow paths relevant to contaminant migration. This study addressed two research questions: (1) how projected changes in groundwater demand affect groundwater levels in the Mahomet Aquifer, and (2) how projected demand influences groundwater-flow paths relevant to contaminant migration. …

Bridging The Gap Between Instruction To Application: Piloting Of Trauma-Informed Care Intervention For Pre-Service Teachers, Meredith Spraggon

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined pre-service teachers’ (PSTs) knowledge, attitudes, and application of trauma-informed care (TIC) practices following a targeted training intervention designed by the researcher. The intervention included an introduction to trauma, it’s impacts on young people, key principles of TIC, recognizing the signs of trauma within the classroom and creating a trauma-informed classroom, culturally responsive TIC practices, as well as resilience factors. Participants included N = 48 undergraduate PSTs enrolled in a teacher preparation program at a large Midwestern university. Participants’ age ranged from 18 to 26 years old (M = 19.73, SD = 1.41). Slightly more than half of …

Impact Of Social Media On Acne Treatment Practices In Egypt, Hadeer Fathy, Moheiddin Fakhry Alghobary, Nada Mohmed Elhadidy, Sara Hamdy Fouad

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Acne is one of the most prevalent global diseases, affecting up to 85% of adolescents and young adults and contributing to significant psychological burden. Despite available treatments, many patients rely on social media for guidance, where misinformation and unauthorized drug promotion can negatively influence Acne Vulgaris management.

Aim: The aim of this research is to determine the influence of social media information on the selected treatment method of Egyptian patients with Acne Vulgaris

Patients and methods: This is cross‑sectional study targets Acne Vulgaris patients aged ≥15 with current or past AV who use social media. Data was collected through …

Impact Of Autonomic Dysfunction On Quality Of Life In Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Single-Center Exploratory Study, Hadeer Elsaeed Aboelfarh, Ahmed S. Alkotami, Mohamed Galal Elkhateeb, Aya Zhran

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Autonomic dysfunction represents one of the major non-motor manifestations of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and can negatively influence patients’ health-related quality of life (QoL). This study investigated the frequency and severity of autonomic symptoms in individuals with PD and examined their relationship with QoL in a single-center cohort.

Methods: Thirty patients with idiopathic PD were assessed for autonomic dysfunction, quality of life, and motor severity using validated PD–specific rating scales.

Results: Among the autonomic subdomains, urinary symptoms demonstrated the greatest degree of impairment (median score 41.67%) and showed the strongest correlation with overall PDQ-39 scores (r=0.605, p≤0.001). Higher …

Impact Of Early Injection Laryngoplasty On Voice Outcomes And Quality Of Life In Acute Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis, Abdelrhman Ali Kamal, M El-Kotb, Hemmat Mostafa Baz, Ahmed S. Abdelmeguid

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background

Unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) leads to glottic insufficiency, resulting in dysphonia, reduced vocal strength, and frequently swallowing difficulties that impair communication and quality of life. Injection laryngoplasty with temporary materials such as hyaluronic acid has been shown to improve voice quality and phonatory function in UVFP patients and may serve as an effective early intervention prior to permanent medialization surgery.

Objective

To assess the impact of early injection laryngoplasty on voice outcomes and voice related quality of life in patients with acute unilateral vocal fold paralysis.

Methods

This prospective study included 24 patients with acute UVFP treated with …

Predictors Of Outcomes Of Adult Mandibular Fractures: A Prospective Study., Norhan Yahia El-Henawy, Mohamed Ali Mahgoub, Mohamed Radwan El-Hadidy, Ahmed Hassan El-Sabbagh

Mansoura Medical Journal

Background: Mandibular fractures not only cause physical disfigurement and functional impairments but also significantly affect the patient’s psychological, emotional, and social well-being. Predictors are variables that may influence or explain variation in the outcome of mandibular fracture. Aim of work: To evaluate demographic, clinical, radiological, and psychosocial factors associated with early postoperative complications and postoperative depressive symptoms following surgical management of adult mandibular fractures. Methods: A prospective study evaluated patients who will undergo treatment for surgical mandibular fracture/s at Mansoura Emergency Hospital, DK, from August 2023 to July 2024. The patients were assessed by history taking, clinical picture, radiological tools, …

Supporting Latine Older Adults’ Nutrition And Physical Health Goals In Counseling, Zachary P. Mcniece, Jacqueline J. Bergman

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Latine older adults face disproportionate risk of chronic nutrition-related conditions and food insecurity, which can exacerbate or contribute to the development of mental health-related concerns. Cultural stigma toward mental illness can result in Latine clients, especially older adults, somatizing symptoms and focusing on physical health goals in counseling. Despite these intersecting needs, counselors often overlook clients’ physical health goals due to limited training and the assumption that medical providers alone should address them. This article advocates integrating basic, culturally responsive nutrition information into counseling practice to support client well-being while staying within the scope of practice. We offer practical recommendations …

Histotripsy Process Improvement, Jordan Van Durme

Publications 2026-present

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The Experiences Of Children With Disabilities In Foster Care: A Scoping Review, Michelle Therrien, Ciera Lorio, Kristy A. Anderson, Emily Dolce, Kyunghye Kim

Faculty Publications – Communication Sciences and Disorders

Children with disabilities are overrepresented in the United States (U.S.) foster care system, yet their experiences and outcomes remain underexamined within the child welfare literature, particularly for children whose disabilities affect communication. Understanding foster care outcomes for children with disabilities − particularly those with communication disorders − is essential because communication differences may limit children’s ability to report harm, participate in case planning, and access services within complex child welfare systems. This scoping review synthesized existing U.S.-based research to examine the intersections between disability, safety, permanency, and well-being among children and adolescents in foster care from birth through age 23. …

Improving Healthcare Professionals’ Comfort Level Screening For Intimate Partner Violence, Madison M. Mitzel

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

Background: Pregnancy increases a woman’s risk of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Although healthcare visits typically increase during pregnancy, IPV screening is often overlooked, and many women remain unaware of available domestic violence resources. 
Local problem: Globally, women are impacted by IPV, with those living in rural areas facing a higher risk. 
Methods: The Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) was implemented in a rural women’s health facility to screen patients for IPV. Prior to implementation, healthcare professionals within the facility received education regarding the screening protocol and available resources for patients. 
Interventions: The comfort level of the healthcare professionals discussing IPV …

61st International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 14–16, 2026), together with the Corrigenda.

From Needs To Action: Designing Inclusive Writing Workshops For Academics, S. Alison Bolling, Julie Hicks Patrick

2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference: Poster Session Papers

Being productive in academic writing is a critical component of success for graduate students and faculty, yet many scholars report persistent barriers that interfere with successful writing (Kaslow et al., 2025, Sweet et al., 2017). Few faculty and graduate students receive formal training on the art of writing and those who have attended writing programs vary in success (Dankoski et al., 2012). The present study reports results from multiple institutions to inform workshops on writing needs of graduate students, faculty, and postdoctoral scholars.

Data was collected online through a Qualtrics survey distributed by WVU listserv. Participants (N = 26) included …

A Rapid, Accessible Active Learning Framework For Stem At Wvu Tech, Somenath Chakraborty, Zahmeeth Sayed Sakkaff

2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference: Poster Session Papers

Many undergraduates find it difficult to move from listening to doing—especially in STEM courses that require sustained practice, timely feedback, and confidence. This poster describes a rapid, low-cost active-learning routine that can be added to existing lectures at WVU Tech with minimal redesign. Instructors insert brief engagement micro-cycles every 10–15 minutes: a concept question or mini-problem, a one-minute individual attempt, a short pair discussion, and a concise explanation that targets common misconceptions.

Towards Increasing The Retention Of Freshman Engineering Students: Implementing A New Course, Ee 101 Introduction To Electrical And Computer Engineering, Omer Lateef, Mingyu Lu, Waseem Alaqqad, Charan Litchfield, Kenan Hatipoglu

2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference: Poster Session Papers

To assist with improving student retention in the undergraduate electrical and computer engineering program, a course was developed and implemented at the freshman level in the Spring of 2021.  This course was named EE 101: Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering and served to give freshman students an opportunity to meet the professors of the ECE department and experience live sessions dedicated to presenting “upcoming” topics and research endeavors of their expertise.  Students typically will not be attending the electrical or computer engineering subjects until their sophomore year and this course, set in second semester for a freshman, attempts to …

Rethinking Student Feedback: Separating Instructor And Course Evaluation To Improve Teaching Practice, Cameron Rusnak

2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference: Poster Session Papers

Student evaluations of teaching are commonly used to inform instructional improvement, personnel decisions, and course development. At many institutions, including those using the Student Perceptions of Teaching (SPOT) instrument, instructor effectiveness and course structure are evaluated within a single, unified survey. While efficient, this approach can unintentionally conflate student perceptions of course difficulty, content sequencing, or assessment design with perceptions of instructor performance. As a result, feedback intended to support reflective teaching practice may become ambiguous or difficult to interpret.

This poster proposes an effective teaching practice centered on distinguishing between instructor-focused and course-focused feedback within traditional SPOT reviews. Rather …

Interpreting Anti-Boycott Laws In The Shadow Of The First Amendment, Joseph A. Tomain

University of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy

Thirty-eight states have enacted “anti-BDS” laws. These laws require people or entities doing business with the state to certify that they do not participate in the Boycott Divestment Sanction movement against Israel. Typically, these laws define boycott as a “refusal to deal, terminating business, or other actions” that limit commercial relations with Israel or Israeli entities. It is highly contested in the courts and commentary whether these anti-boycott laws violate the First Amendment. Assuming arguendo that the “refusal to deal” and “terminating business” clauses do not implicate the First Amendment, that leaves the residual clause. At least one court and …

Ai-Resistant Activities For Online And Large Enrollment Courses, Jason Bock, Eric Lemley

2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference: Concurrent Session Papers

The rapid adoption of generative AI tools has fundamentally challenged traditional assessments in higher education, particularly in large-enrollment and fully asynchronous online courses where instructor presence and grading time are constrained. While many instructors have responded by restricting AI use or adopting detection tools, research increasingly shows that detection-based approaches are unreliable and labor-intensive. We propose a design-centered alternative: reshaping assessments so that AI use becomes insufficient, rather than prohibited.

Drawing on a systematic process of testing proposed and original assessment ideas directly against multiple generative AI models (using both simple and advanced prompting strategies), we present a curated playbook …

From Prompt To Practice: Designing Custom Ai Bots For Interpersonal Skill Development, Alaina Michelle Schrader

2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference: Concurrent Session Papers

Developing strong interpersonal, leadership, and professional communication skills is foundational in counselor and education preparation programs (Fecke et al., 2023; Lateef, 2010; Stamer et al., 2023). Despite this reality, students often have limited opportunities for repeated, low-stakes practice before engaging with real clients, students, families, administrators, and other stakeholders (Lateef, 2010; Maurya, 2024; Stamer et al., 2023). This session describes a teaching practice that uses custom AI bots as simulated clients, parents, group members, and school administrators to create realistic, structured practice environments where students can rehearse counseling skills, consultation conversations, advocacy, boundary-setting, and professional decision-making without the pressure or …

Designing Ai-Aware Media 101 Curriculum Through Faculty–Librarian Collaboration, Miranda Gale Smith, Elizabeth Oppe

2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference: Concurrent Session Papers

This presentation explores faculty–librarian collaboration as a teaching practice. It will inform attendees about the work done by a faculty member (Elizabeth) and a Student Success & Instruction Librarian (Miranda) to design and implement an AI-aware curriculum into an existing Media 101 course at West Virginia University. This resulted in the careful integration of subject-specific and information literacy expertise into the course’s curriculum. More broadly, this is meant to illustrate that in terms of practice, treating AI-aware curriculum development as a shared, iterative process grounded in mutual respect for distinct but complementary forms of knowledge has the potential to yield …

Interacting With Ideas: How To Engage Stem Students In Active Learning Of Theory Using Technology, Jessica Elizabeth Whitney, Keith Brian Morris

2026 Scholarly Teaching Conference: Concurrent Session Papers

STEM education in the modern age has been subject to much reform – from the integration of technology to an emphasis on student-centered teaching strategies, such as active learning. However, in the wake of virtual and blended-learning environments, student engagement and teacher assessment of student success have been challenged. Tools such as KAHOOT! and iClicker have been promoted to foster an active learning environment while sometimes falling short in regards to student retention of course material. In light of this technological educational revolution, instructors need to be able to determine the most effective tools for their discipline to aid in …

Health Communication Campaign Performance During The Healing Communities Study, Nicky Lewis, Jennifer Reynolds, Diane Krause, Philip M. Reeves, Jamie Luster, Michael D. Stein, Sharon L. Walsh, Amy Farmer, Michelle R. Lofwall, Monica F. Roberts, Hilary L. Surratt, Brooke N. Crockett, Kara Stephens, Kelli Bursey, Kristin Mattson, Michael D. Slater

Psychiatry Faculty Publications

Background: Research on the effectiveness of digital health campaign strategies is lacking. Understanding performance outcomes is essential for the successful implementation of campaigns. Two studies examined platforms, tactics, and content of digital health campaigns using paid media performance data. Objective: This analysis compared 2 digital advertising methods (social media and banner or display) using click-through rate (CTR) and cost-per-click (CPC) as performance measures. Performance differences by state, community type, message approach, format, and image type were assessed. CTR and CPC served as measures in determining performance differences between social media and banner or display. Methods: This cross-sectional secondary analysis examined …

Reach Of Community-Selected Strategies To Reduce Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths In The Healing Communities Study, Megan E. Hall, La Shawn Glasgow, Ja Nae Holloway, Rouba A. Chahine, Jill Davis, Miriam T.H. Harris, Hannah K. Knudsen, Jessica L. Neufeld, Emmanuel Oga, David W. Lounsbury, Nasim Sabounchi, Alissa Davis, Marissa Smith, Rachel P. Chase, Sylvia A. Ellison, Judy Harness, Hilary L. Surratt, Sharon L. Walsh, Peace Julie Nakayima, Redonna Chandler

Psychiatry Faculty Publications

Introduction: Despite recent declines, the U.S. opioid overdose crisis persists. The HEALing Communities Study (HCS) aimed to reduce opioid overdose deaths through community-level adoption of evidence-based practices (EBPs), including overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). This paper describes the reach of OEND and MOUD strategies implemented by the 33 HCS wait-list control communities. Methods: We conducted descriptive statistical analysis of reach data collected from July 2022 through December 2023 to (1) summarize overall EBP implementation and reach and (2) compare the demographic representation of individuals reached to community demographic population estimates. Results: Communities …

The Association Between Naloxone Distribution, Buprenorphine Treatment And Retention And Incident High-Risk Opioid Prescribing With Opioid Overdose Death In Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York And Ohio, United States, Alexander Y. Walley, Debbie M. Cheng, Nathan Vandergrift, Marc Larochelle, Ja Nae Holloway, Jennifer L. Brown, Redonna Chandler, Laura C. Fanucchi, Daniel J. Feaster, Patricia Freeman, Timothy Hunt, Michelle R. Lofwall, Hannah K. Knudsen, Edward V. Nunes, Emmanuel Oga, Douglas R. Oyler, Jeffrey H. Samet, Jennifer Villani, Sharon Walsh, T. John Winhusen

Psychiatry Faculty Publications

Aim: We evaluated whether community-level naloxone distribution, medication for opioid use disorder treatment and retention and incident high-risk opioid prescribing rates were associated with opioid overdose death rates. Design: Observational cohort conducted using 2019 to 2023 community-level data as an exploratory analysis of the HEALing (Helping to End Addiction Long-term®) Communities Study (HCS). Exposures included: (1) community-level naloxone distribution, past 12-months, categorized as ≤1000 units per 100 000 population vs. 1001–3000 units per 100 000 population vs. >3000 units per 100 000 population; (2) individuals treated with buprenorphine per 100 000 adult population in the current quarter; (3) individuals retained …