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Exudation Entomology, John Buchanan

Department of Entomology: Distance Master of Science Projects

My master's project is exudation entomology. I propose a new area of entomology that will renew and reshape the science, answer questions that have been explored, and open new questions that have yet to be asked.

Exudation entomology is the study of exudates from arthropods. This includes (but is not limited to) honey, saliva, silk, secretions, venom, pheromones, paper, wax, and more. Other properties, such as bioluminescence, sounds, and odors, are also included. Exudation entomology will explore the chemical makeup of exudates, the anatomical mechanisms for how the arthropod produces the exudate, why the exudate is essential for arthropods and …

Flies: Nature’S Hidden Helpers, A Science Literacy Project Exploring Beneficial And Pest Insects, Natalie Johnston

Department of Entomology: Distance Master of Science Projects

A science literacy project for elementary learners exploring beneficial and pest insects with a focus on flies, nature's hidden helpers.

This project demonstrates that science literacy can be cultivated through experiential and interdisciplinary teaching. Future developments could include digital tools for compost monitoring, citizen science participation, or expanded studies of other decomposer species. Cross-curricular collaboration with language arts and art education can further strengthen the integration of creativity and evidence-based reasoning.

Ultimately, this work reaffirms that even small organisms—like flies—can inspire big learning outcomes. By integrating science literacy with sustainability education, we prepare students to think critically about ecological relationships …

Home By Now? “Habitual Residence” And The Hague Convention On The Civil Aspects Of International Child Abduction, Emily Mcanally

The International Law Review Association Student Forum

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of Child Abduction (“the Convention”) is a multilateral treaty signed in 1980 which aims “to secure the prompt return of children wrongfully removed to or retained in any Contracting State”; and to ensure mutual respect of the “rights of custody and access” between the contracting states. As of 2025, there are 103 signatories of the Convention who have committed to taking “all appropriate measures” and employing “the most expeditious procedures available” to ensure that children wrongfully within their territory can be returned home. Although the Convention has existed for nearly half a century, …

Concurrent Acl And Medial/Lateral Meniscal Repair In A Collegiate Soccer Player: Disablement Model Case Study, Rebecca L. Perry, Angelica Alicea, Jeanette Welch, Carl White, Emily E. Hildebrand, Peter Lisman

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

This case examines a 19-year-old female Division I collegiate soccer player who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with medial and lateral meniscal repairs. Though meniscal tears often occur in conjunction with ACL injury, incidence of concurrent medial and lateral tears with presence of a displaced bucket-handle lesion is rare. This patient attempted to tackle an oncoming opponent in which contact caused forceful trunk rotation away from her planted right foot. Sideline evaluation revealed medial and posterior knee pain with active knee range of motion deficits. Further evaluation revealed apprehension and muscle guarding during Lachman’s, anterior drawer, and valgus stress …

Flatness-Based Active Disturbance Rejection Control With B-Spline Output Regulation For A Chemical Reactor, Qasim M. Hamad, Safanah M. Raafat

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

Model uncertainties and exogenous disturbances are inherent phenomena in chemical plants that degrade performance and lead to poor-quality products. To mitigate these Issues, this paper addresses disturbances by exploiting the differential flatness property (DFP) of the nonlinear continuous stirred tank reactor (NCSTR). A two-degree-of-freedom (2DOF) control design was implemented, incorporating flatness-based feedforward and feedforward and feedback controllers. This design leverages the differential flatness method for effective stabilization and tracking performance. A robust feedback tracking control strategy integrating a disturbance observer (DO) and a simple feedback controller was implemented to form a flatness active disturbance rejection control (FADRC) scheme. The B-spline …

Group-Based Sample Partitioning Knn: A Computationally Efficient Knn Algorithm For Resource-Constrained Environments, Ayad M. Dalloo, Amjad J. Humaidi

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

The k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN) algorithm is widely used for classification due to its simplicity and effectiveness. However, its computational cost remains a significant challenge, particularly for embedded systems with limited processing power and memory. To address this Issue, we propose the Group-Based Sample Partitioning (k²NN) Algorithm, which introduces a two-phase approach to reduce computational complexity while maintaining classification accuracy. In the first phase, the algorithm pre-groups training samples by iteratively selecting anchor points and partitioning their k-nearest neighbors, thereby reducing redundancy in the dataset. In the second phase, the test sample dynamically selects local anchor points, constructing a smaller, more …

Video Deep Fake Detection Based On Spatiotemporal Analysis, Muna Ghazi Abdulsahib

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

Deep fake videos are a threat to information integrity by using advanced deep learning techniques to manipulate visual content and make it hard to distinguish from real videos. This includes videos where a person’s image is changed or replaced using deep learning techniques. In this paper, we propose a hybrid approach for deep fake video detection that combines spatial and temporal features. We use a pre-trained VGG16 to extract deep spatial features from individual frames, and then global average pooling at both spatial and temporal level to convert variable length video sequences into fixed dimensional representations. A fully connected classifier …

A Review Of Post-Quantum Digital Signature Schemes Applicability And Performance In Various Environments, Marwa M. Hamood, Arwa A

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

The emergence of quantum computers, coupled with relentless advancements in technology, calls for the immediate transition from classical to modern cryptography for efficient data transfer across optic fibers. This paper assesses different proposed post-quantum signature schemespertaining to their plausibility of being useful against quantum computers’ capabilities. The ability of quantum computers to solve mathematical equations at speeds significantly faster than those of classical computers is remarkable. Existing cryptographic frameworks that depend on discrete logarithms and integer factorization are seriously threatened by this exceptional efficiency. In order to protect sensitive data in a post-quantum world, it may be necessary to reevaluate …

Emotion Recognition From Upper-Body Movements With A Pose Collage Cnn Architecture, Gheed Tawfeeq Waleed, Shaymaa Hameed

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

Emotion recognition through body movement presents a compelling alternative to traditional facial and vocal analysis in the field of emotion recognition . This study introduces a deep learning-based framework that utilizes upper-body movements features to classify emotional states using ConVolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). The system is trained and evaluated on the Body Language Dataset (BoLD) dataset, targeting seven primary emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, joy, and disgust. The proposed model achieves a classification accuracy of 95.72%, significantly outperforming existing methods in bodybased emotion recognition. The result highlights the potential of body posture as a reliable and standalone modality for …

New Traffic Control Based On Vanets Protocols Technique, Bushra Jaber M.Jawad

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

An ad hoc network in a mobile system is known as a vehicular network. This application is useful in communication between the roadside and vehicle infrastructures. Nowadays, the deficiency and quality of transport classifications of smart transport systems are playing a vital and excessive role. This paper presents the examination of the traffic stream under VANET protocol methods. In the execution of luxury and safe vehicular ad hoc networks, the automobile must resolve inquiry information from other vehicles through multi-loop organizations. In case of the data move in vehicular ad hoc networks, it should have to aspect numerous disruptions because …

Applications And Control Of Cable-Driven Parallel Robot: A Review, Yasser Hatim Alwan, Muayad Sadik, Ahmed Alaa Oglah

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

A cable driven parallel robot (CDPR) is a specific kind of parallel robot that utilizes cables as opposed to traditional rigid links to perform their functions. This gives it the advantages of being lightweight, having a wide operational workspace, and being easier and less expensive to implement than alternatives since it only requires cables operated by motors and fixed to a structure suitable for a certain application, allowing them to move and rotate an end-effector. The concept of this robot is not new though using a fully automated version of it was only started in the mid1980s and witnessed extensive …

Improved Carrier Frequency Offset Measurement With Reduced Latency And Computational Requirements, Niyaz Othman Ali, Jalal Jamal

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

Over the past four decades, the communication sector has experienced significant economic growth and widespread adoption. Some emerging applications require high data rates, low latency, and must operate efficiently in environments where wireless devices are moving at high speeds. Noise and high device mobility have a considerable impact on received signal frequency, ultimately affecting system performance. So, accurate frequency estimation for received signals is therefore crucial, prompting extensive research. In this paper, we propose a three-step frequency estimation technique. The first stage, termed the coarse stage, employs a few sampling sizes to perform a fast Fourier transform. The second stage …

Artificial Intelligence For Eeg Analysis: A Comprehensive Review Of Deep Learning Techniques, Hudai Ahmedi Albeiruti

Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering

This review systematically outlines the progression and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, with a focus on deep learning (DL), for the analysis of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. We cover the whole EEG processing pipeline from signal acquisition and preprocessing to feature extraction and classification. The survey begins with traditional machine learning techniques such as Common Spatial Patterns (CSP) and Support Vector Machines (SVMs), then transitions to more recent DL architectures—including ConVolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), and their hybrid configurations—that have significantly expanded the analytical capabilities of neurophysiological systems. These methods have been widely applied in fields ranging …

Eco 4000 – Statistical Analysis For Economics And Finance [Syllabus], Dmytro Dushko

Open Educational Resources

The course introduces econometric techniques that are useful for conducting empirical analyses in economics and finance. Its purpose is to enable students to master these concepts and successfully complete an independent empirical project. The course will be structured into three roughly equal parts: the first part will cover probability and sets, providing a foundation for statistical reasoning; the second part will focus on statistics, delving into quantitative methods for analyzing economic data; and the third part will introduce econometrics, emphasizing linear models that establish relationships between two or more variables of interest. We will explore linear models from both theoretical …

Learning Opportunities 2025/2026, Illinois Math And Science Academy

Course Catalogs

The graduation requirements of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy are established by the IMSA Board of Trustees. Each semester students must take a minimum of five academic courses (2.5 credits) for a letter grade (not Pass/Fail) not including SIR, Internship, Credentials and Independent Study. Students may enroll in a maximum of seven courses each semester including academic courses, SIR, Internship, Credentials, and Independent Study. The College and Academic Counselor approves enrollment for students in all courses and experiences. Academic courses must be taken for a grade in order to count towards graduation credit.

The Advocate (Fall 2025), Lewis & Clark Law School

The Advocate

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Richmond Law Magazine: Autumn 2025

Richmond Law Magazine

Danielle Stokes and the energy discussion

Beyond the page

The mentorship web

Assessing The Impact Of Therapeutic Alliance On Client Satisfaction And Unilateral Termination Reasons, Eric Washington

Dissertations

Unilateral termination is a pervasive issue that has persisted since the inception of mental health services. The act of terminating needed services impacts not only on the client but also the provider, community, family, and stakeholders. The therapeutic alliance established during the counseling process is a well-established predictor of outcome in mental health services. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between unilateral termination reasons, satisfaction, and working alliance. A total of 390 participants responded to the online survey resulting in the descriptive results of Working Alliance Inventory-12 (M = 3.93, SD = .83), Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-4 …

Check Out The Library, 2025 Fall Issue, Cal Poly Humboldt Library

Library Publications

Issue 20

Does The Pto Have The Power To Ask Where You Sleep At Night? Pamela Chestek, The Patent Act, And The Apa Say No, Jessica Manzon

Cardozo Law Review

Imagine this scenario: You apply for a trademark, following the longstanding practice of listing your business’s PO Box on the application. Days later, you receive a notice from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO): Your application was rejected for failure to disclose your domicile address—a requirement imposed under the 2019 U.S. Counsel Rule. Having previously suffered harm from making your home address public, you are understandably reluctant to expose it again for something as routine as a trademark application. You stand firm in withholding your domicile address, citing privacy concerns. As a result, your application remains denied, and when …

Using Improvement Science To Study The Influence Of A Self-Regulatory Skills Intervention Program Within The Pre-Referral/Student Study Team Process, Abbie Sian-Stirone

Theses and Dissertations

The Dissertation in Practice (DiP) details a continuous improvement study utilizing Improvement Science and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to refine a school site's pre-referral/Student Study Team (SST) process. The need for this systemic refinement was driven by reported district-level equity concerns regarding the overrepresentation of Latinx students in special education. The study investigated the influence of a targeted Self-Regulatory Learning (SRL) Intervention Program, which leveraged an SRL Reflection Tool to teach explicit metacognitive and self-management strategies to Latinx students identified as at-risk of special education referral. Conducted in an urban public intermediate school, the research employed qualitative and quantitative data to …

Investigating Connections Among Cognitive Coaching, Student Agency And Achievement In Ninth Grade Algebra 1, Terri Renee Rathburn

Theses and Dissertations

This convergent parallel mixed-methods action research study explored the application of Cognitive Coaching as a student-centered intervention to promote agency and academic achievement in a ninth-grade Algebra 1 classroom. Grounded in Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and informed by self-regulated learning and agentic engagement frameworks, the study investigated how structured coaching conversations supported students’ intentionality, forethought, self-reactiveness, and self-reflectiveness.

Findings indicate that students who engaged in coaching demonstrated measurable growth in self-reported agency and thematic analysis of coaching transcripts revealed shifts from passive compliance to proactive engagement. While achievement results on the Algebra 1 end of course assessment did not reveal …

Writers Helping Writers: The Power Of Peer Feedback In Student Writing, Heather Palmer

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this action research study was to improve students’ engagement with the writing process by focusing more intently on peer feedback. The study occurred in my sixth-grade classroom in an affluent suburb of a large U.S. city. As an insider to the setting, I used mixed methods to address a problem of practice, having noticed that students were not engaging in revision between their first and final drafts. Through the lens of social constructivism, I examined data collected through surveys, semi-structured interviews, and writing samples. Being both reviewers and recipients of feedback had positive yet distinct impacts on …

Unlocking The Power Of Connection: Engagement And Communication With Limited/ Non English Language Families, Melinda Hope Burnette

Theses and Dissertations

Family engagement can positively impact a student’s academic performance, attendance, literacy, and behavior at school (Bachman et al., 2021; Garbacz et al., 2018; Houri et al., 2019; Karge & Lansky, 2011; Robinson et al., 2022). However, there are several barriers to school-family communication, including additional responsibilities outside the school setting and socioeconomic factors. Parents and families who have limited/no English literacy skills face additional barriers to participation because of the lack of language support from schools in communicating events, providing access to language support at events, and parent perceptions of school acceptance (Arellanes et al., 2023; Perrigo et al., 2022; …

The Role Of Language Ideologies In Saudi Elementary English Education: Efl Teacher’S Perspectives And Experiences, Ghanem Saad S Alghuwainem

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines how Saudi elementary English teachers understand and enact language ideologies in a period of rapid educational change and national reform. Using a comparative case study of five teachers in Al-Ahsa, the study triangulates semi-structured interviews, classroom audio recordings, and teaching materials to compare stated beliefs with observable practice. The analysis is guided by the theories of English hegemony and language and gender ideology, which together illuminate how global linguistic hierarchies are localized through teachers’ beliefs and practices. Findings reveal that teachers occupy an ideologically complex position as they balance the national push for English proficiency under Vision …

Creating Meaningful And Relevant Professional Development Using Improvement Science, Jo R. Wright

Theses and Dissertations

The problem of practice focuses on how to improve professional development. Using improvement science, a team of individuals at the school engaged in problem solving techniques to discover the underlying root causes of the problem. The improvement team was composed of administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders who worked in different areas of the school. Collectively, these individuals felt passionately about growing the staff members through effective professional development. Exploring the professional development sessions teachers were attending on campus, there were visible indicators that teachers were not engaged nor were they participating. Unpacking the issue further, the improvement team uncovered …

Strategies For Developing Mathematical Identities In Middle School Students, Margaret M. Stevens

Theses and Dissertations

This concurrent mixed-methods action research study investigated the impact of mathematical discourse intervention on seventh-grade students’ mathematical identities and understanding. Twenty students participated in a four-week intervention implementing Smith and Stein’s (2018) five practices plus one framework.

Quantitative results showed curriculum-based assessments improved significantly (p < .001, d = 1.64). State mathematics assessment revealed minimal change in mean scores. The Mathematical Identity Questionnaire revealed positive shifts across all five constructs, with largest gains in Mathematical Initiative (+0.40) and Problem-Solving Persistence (+0.30). Qualitative analysis using Bingham’s (2023) five-phase process revealed three themes: Mathematical Voice Development, Identity Transformation Through Competence Building, and Communal Validation. Social Cognitive Theory and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy integration showed how discourse interventions addressed both individual self-efficacy and systemic inequities. Findings suggest intensive discourse intervention can initiate positive changes in mathematical identity and understanding for struggling students. Implications include restructuring mathematics instruction to prioritize student discourse and voice, creating more equitable learning environments.

Gut Microbiome Dynamics In Heart Failure And The Therapeutic Potential Of Nmeg-Cgrp, Kamryn Michael Gleason

Theses and Dissertations

Heart failure (HF) is increasingly recognized as a multisystem disease often linked to gut dysbiosis; however, its specific effects on gut microbial composition remain poorly understood. This study examined long-term changes in the gut microbiome in a murine HF model induced by transverse aortic constriction (TAC) and evaluated the effects of NMEG-CGRP. TAC mimics pressure overload-induced cardiac dysfunction, replicating key features of HF. CGRP, a neuropeptide with vasodilatory and cardioprotective effects, shows potential as a therapy for HF but is limited by rapid degradation. A stabilized analog, NMEG-CGRP, was used to assess its impact on cardiac and gastrointestinal health. Mice …

Parental Attitudes And Expectations Regarding Piano Study For Their Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lin Zhong

Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates parental attitudes and expectations regarding piano study for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Although music has been recognized for its therapeutic and educational benefits among individuals with ASD, research examining these outcomes from the perspective of parents has been limited. This study focuses on in-depth interviews with nine parents of children with ASD enrolled in the Carolina LifeSong Initiative, a specialized piano program serving students with diverse developmental disorders.

The interviews explored parents’ motivations for initiating piano study, expectations for both musical and non-musical outcomes, and observations of their children’s growth and challenges through music. Parents reported …

The Role Of E-Governance Techniques In Audit Quality: E-Auditing As A Model, Ahmed Salahsahib, Mohammed Abdullah I Brahim

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study aimed to examine both the theoretical and practical aspects of electronic governance techniques and their impact on audit quality.  The role of electronic governance techniques in accomplishing the tasks for which the auditor is responsible has been illustrated by using electronic audit programs. The study also aimed to identify the most significant challenges and obstacles facing audit firms in Iraq, which hinder their adoption of modern electronic techniques in their auditing work. The practical aspects addressed one of the main tools for data collection, within the framework of achieving the researcher's research objectives, as well as verifying the …