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Japan’S Military Transformation In Abe Era: A Revolution Or Something Else?, Ganesh Aji Wicaksono, Tangguh Chairil

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

After the World War II, Japan has been adopting a pacifist Constitution and established the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) for narrow self-defense operations. The JSDF are restricted from having offensive military weapons. However, Japan’s pacifism and restrained security policy have been evolving recently, especially during the term of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2012-2020). The latest example is Japan’s plan to enable forward defense and counterstrike. This paper explores the transformation of Japan’s military through the revolution of military affairs (RMA) concept. The findings suggest evolutionary transformation of Japan’s military rather than revolutionary. The factors explored include international and domestic factors. …

Unveiling The Shadows: Exploring The Roles Of The Dark Web And Encrypted Messaging Apps In Facilitating Online Terrorist Networks, Eziho Promise Ogele

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

The paper examines the pivotal roles of the Dark Web and encrypted messaging apps in enabling online terrorist networks. These platforms have become essential tools for extremist groups, empowering them to communicate, coordinate, and share intelligence securely. The Dark Web, a hidden portion of the internet, provides a secure conduit for terrorist organizations to emerge, operate, and coordinate activities anonymously. This digital haven enables terrorists to share resources, plan operations, and execute attacks as part of their secret operations strategy. Encrypted messaging apps, such as Telegram and WhatsApp, offer an additional layer of security, allowing terrorists to send messages anonymously …

Unveiling The Marketing Tactics Of Indonesian Fundamentalist Group: A Delphi Method Analysis, Arindra Khrisna Karamoy, Adrianus Meliala

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

This study investigated whether Indonesian fundamentalist group utilizes marketing principles for recruitment. The research employed a Delphi method, gathering expert consensus from marketing, communication, and visual communication fields to assess the group's use of marketing strategies in attracting sympathizers and disseminating their ideology. The first round demonstrated complete agreement on the use of marketing principles. The second round revealed some disagreement regarding the classification of mosques as distribution channels, suggesting a nuanced application focusing more on promotion than traditional marketing models. The findings highlight sophisticated marketing techniques used by this group, emphasizing the need for further investigation into how such …

Providing An Evidence-Based Miscarriage Care Education Program For Nurses Caring For Women Experiencing An Early Pregnancy Loss, Kailee Draz

DNP Projects

Objective
Women often seek emergency care during an early pregnancy loss. Unfortunately, research shows that women are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with their miscarriage care due to lack of support and guidance, provider knowledge, communication and follow-up care. Mishandled miscarriage situations can cause women to suffer physical and psychological consequences. The purpose of this project was to discover if providing emergency room nursing staff with pregnancy loss bereavement education allows for enhanced support, knowledge, and confidence when caring for women experiencing pregnancy loss. The aim of the project is to measure if perceptions of ER registered nurses support, resources, knowledge, and confidence …

Animal Interiority: Sentience And Spatial Perception, Raymund Königk

Interiority

Interior design has traditionally prioritised human experiences, often neglecting ecological and nonhuman perspectives on interiority. This anthropocentric focus limits the discipline's ability to address the spatial and sensory needs of nonhuman persons, including teleost fishes. It overlooks interiority as a universal and relational phenomenon shared by all living beings. This research challenges these boundaries by proposing a biosemiotic framework that integrates the body, interiority, and inhabitation as interdependent constructs shaped by physiological, mental, and environmental interactions. By developing Jakob von Uexküll's (1982) biosemiotic schema, the study investigates the sentient experiences of teleost fishes to establish interiority as a capability inherent …

From Disappointment To Predominance: Medicare Advantage's Ascendancy And Transformation Of Medicare, Rick Mayes, Micah Johnson

Health Studies Faculty Publications

From 2004 to 2024, Medicare Advantage (MA) went from being a “policy disappointment,” covering 12% of all Medicare beneficiaries, to predominance, covering more than one-half (52%), with more growth predicted in the future. Drawing on an extensive review and synthesis of the literature, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) reports, congressional committee hearings, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) data, this paper analyzes the evolution of Medicare and managed care in three parts. First, it briefly traces the early efforts to build an integrated managed care option to the traditional, fragmented fee-for-service Medicare program and highlights four key changes …

Community-Driven Stakeholder Engagement Strategies In Public Health Projects, Kelia N. Olughu

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

Community-driven stakeholder engagement is vital for the success and sustainability of public health initiatives, yet its implementation is often hindered by significant challenges. This qualitative study explored the strategies, barriers, and lessons learned in stakeholder engagement within public health projects. Guided by Project Stakeholder Management from the PMBOK Guide and the Social-Ecological Model (SEM), this research conducted a thematic analysis of in-depth, semi-structured interviews with eleven public health professionals. The findings reveal that effective engagement strategies include early and continuous involvement, co-creation of solutions, and building on existing community trust. Key challenges identified were overcoming deep-seated community mistrust, navigating complex …

Lott Institute Shapes Future Leaders, Citizens At Ole Miss, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – High school students throughout the world are becoming better civic citizens and leaders thanks to summer programs operated by the Trent Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi.

Tackling Data Quality Challenges In Remote Sensing: Solutions For Reliable Urban Heat Island Analysis, Wei Xia, Aqil Tariq, Hesham El-Askary, Rana Waqar Aslam, Elgar Barboza, Dmitry E. Kucher, Youssef M. Youssef, Habib Kraiem

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Urban heat islands (UHIs) pose critical challenges to public health, energy demand, and environmental sustainability, particularly in rapidly expanding urban regions. This study examines the complex relationship between building configurations and integrated green spaces, as well as their combined impact on thermal regulation. It focuses on addressing data quality issues commonly encountered in remote sensing applications. Using high-resolution multispectral and thermal imagery, we developed an integrated modeling approach that captures the collective influence of built form and green infrastructure on urban microclimates. A key finding is the significant linear inverse relationship between green space coverage and land surface temperature, underscoring …

The Effect Of Nursing Process Education On Students’ Perceptions Of Nursing Diagnoses, Ezgi Bağrıaçık, Burcu Totur Dikmen

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of nursing process education on nursing students' perception of nursing diagnoses. This quasi-experimental study was conducted with the second-year students who took the course of internal medicine nursing. One hundred and eleven second-year students (91.72%) who were attending a nursing faculty were included in the pretest. Each of the training sessions given to the students lasted for 60 minutes, and a total of 12 sessions of training were applied as three sessions per week. The online training was given to students by an educator with a presentation and case discussion. …

Correlation Between Family Support And Depression Among Pre-Elderly Individuals With Hiv In Jakarta, Gracella Tanjaya, Surilena Surilena, Nicholas Hardi, Eva Suryani

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Depression among pre-elderly with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can significantly impact their quality of life. Family is often the primary source of support for this demographic and is recognized as a protective factor against depression. Therefore, identifying protective factors against depression is essential for promoting healthy aging among pre-elderly with HIV. This study aimed to determine the correlation between family support and depression among pre- elderly with HIV in Jakarta. A total of 120 pre-elderly with HIV from the Indonesia AIDS Coalition who were receiving HIV care at health centers across Jakarta participated in this cross-sectional study. The participants were …

The Strategies And Interventions For Interprofessional Collaboration To Improving Patient Safety In Hospitals: A Systematic Review, Keumalasari Keumalasari, Krisna Yetti, Enie Novieastari, Evi Martha

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Interprofessional collaboration strategies and interventions are carried out to improve patient safety in hospitals. This study aimed to analyze the strategies and interventions used in interprofessional collaboration to improve patient safety. Interprofessional collaboration strategies and interventions were searched using five English-language databases, eligible studies were extracted, and the risk of bias was independently evaluated by two authors. The literature search yielded a total of 10,729 registered papers. We conducted an analysis on 3,793 health professionals. The following articles were included: 1) articles that described an intervention interprofessional collaboration to improve patient safety; 2) those focused on interprofessional collaboration in hospitals; …

The Effectiveness Of Remote Patient Monitoring In Reducing The Risk Of Rehospitalizations In Covid-19 Patients: A Meta-Analysis, Dela Riadi, Indang Trihandini, Dewi Nirmala Sari, Fikri Wijaya

Kesmas

An integrated analysis of various Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) studies is needed to evaluate the reduction rate of the risk of rehospitalization in COVID-19 patients. This meta-analysis aimed to provide an overview of the effectiveness of RPM. A literature search through online databases (PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, ProQuest, and Embase) was conducted from 2019 to 2022. After using the Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool, five studies on COVID-19 were selected. Based on the data collected from 2,685 participants (intervention = 1,060, control = 1,625), the use of RPM was found to reduce rehospitalization by 0.56 times compared to not …

Supporting And Hindering Factors Associated With Covid-19 Health Protocol Adherence Among Online Motorcycle Taxi Riders In Samarinda City, Indonesia, Dina Lusiana Setyowati, Tanti Asrianti, Ismail Kamba, Rina Tri Agustini

Kesmas

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of preventive health protocols, especially for high-contact occupations, such as online motorcycle taxi riders. However, adherence among these riders is inconsistent, particularly in economically constrained regions, such as Samarinda, a buffer zone for Indonesia's new capital. This study examined the influence of supporting and hindering factors on COVID-19 protocol compliance. A cross-sectional design was employed with 87 riders selected through quota sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation to assess the relationships between influencing factors and compliance levels. Economic barriers, especially high personal protective equipment (PPE) costs …

Sustaining Digital Health Interventions For Long-Term Cardiovascular Disease Prevention In The Energy Industry, Yul Isnadi, L. Meily Kurniawidjaja, Doni Hikmat Ramdhan

Kesmas

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health concern for energy industry workers due to occupational risks. Digital health interventions (DHIs) offer innovative strategies for CVD prevention in this high-risk group. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness and sustainability of DHI by incorporating behavior change theories, behavior change techniques, and principles of persuasive system design. A literature review was performed using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases to collect relevant information on interventions for CVD prevention among energy sector workers. The results indicated that while DHI could improve physical activity, dietary habits, and medication adherence in the short …

Health Economics Perspective On Indonesian Telemedicine Platform Practices: A Qualitative Study, Yossico Ria Wibowo, Rina Djunita Pasaribu

Kesmas

Telemedicine in Indonesia has experienced significant growth since its introduction in 2014. The financing system is regulated independently by each platform, leading to disparities in teleconsultation fees and medical incentives. This qualitative study, which involved a literature review and interviews with 33 participants, offered a health economics perspective on the implementation of telemedicine. The recommended teleconsultation fee ranges from USD 0.05 to USD 2.54, with medical incentives set at USD 1,59-3.18 for general practitioners and USD 4.77-6.36 for specialists, using telephone or video calls as the preferred means of teleconsultation. Although most patients and Indonesian Medical Association administrators generally agreed …

Noncommunicable Diseases (Hypertension Or Diabetes Mellitus) Among Private University Lecturers And Related Factors, Ummi Kalsum, Melati Puti Andini, Hendra Dhermawan Sitanggang, Helmi Suryani Nasution

Kesmas

Excessive workload, lack of rest, poor diet, stress, and insufficient physical activity are some contributing factors to a high risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) for lecturers. This study aimed to develop a predictive model for the risk of NCDs among lecturers at a private university in Jambi City, Indonesia. A cross-sectional design was used, and the sample included 93 lecturers who met the inclusion criteria. The independent variables were workload, rest pattern, diet, physical activity, stress, smoking, and family history. The dependent variable was NCDs (hypertension or diabetes mellitus), measured through interviews based on a doctor's diagnosis. Data analysis was …

Factors Of Anxiety Symptoms Due To Large-Scale Social Restriction Policy During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Indonesia, Indri Hapsari Susilowati, Sudibyo Alimoeso, Susiana Nugraha, Bonardo Prayogo Hasiholan, Magda Sabrina Theofany Simanjuntak, Nur Rachmat Satria

Kesmas

The Indonesian Government took some preventive measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including social restrictions and encouraging individuals to stay at home and avoid needless gatherings. This study aimed to identify factors related to anxiety symptoms during large-scale social restrictions. This study employed a cross-sectional design using the snowball technique in an online survey. A total of 788 respondents comprised the target population to detect the smallest effect size (Cohen's dz = .2), with the level of power of 0.8 using G*Power 3.1, specifically targeting adults aged over 18 years. Out of 1,194 people who took part …

Implementation Of A Discharge Process For Pediatric Patients Hospitalized With Asthma Exacerbations To Improve Post-Discharge Follow-Up, Emiko N. Dudley

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Purpose

This quality improvement project aimed to improve pediatric pulmonary outpatient follow-up after hospital discharge for pediatric patients hospitalized with asthma exacerbations through the implementation of a standardized discharge process designed to improve communication, education, and care coordination.

Background

The project was completed in acute care and intermediate care units within a women's and children’s hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Methodology

Following the IHI Improvement Model, serial PDSA cycles were completed over a 10-week period. An interprofessional team developed a standardized process map and interventions, including a discharge checklist, communication board, patient/family education, medications in hand at discharge, community asthma …

Influences Of The Western Press On News Framing Of Global Events In Developing Countries: Examining Covid-19 And Climate Coverage In A Bangladeshi News Organization, Arif Md Tareque Habib

Communication ETDs

This study shows that a small number of Western news organizations (e.g., Reuters, The New York Times) may influence how local news organizations in developing countries frame global crises and that this influence may lead local news organizations to ignore locally relevant aspects of those crises. To test this thesis, two studies were conducted on the coverage of two crises -- COVID-19 and climate change -- by a news organization in Bangladesh, a developing country in South Asia. The news organization, www.bdnews24.com, serves both as a news agency or news supplier for local newspapers and an online newspaper for users. …

Shifting From Crisis To Prevention: Community-Generated Materials From The Core Sipp Listening Sessions (Version 1), Camille Velarde, Mahtab Soleimani, Yvonnie Baik, Theresa Cruz

Reports & Documents

The Core State Injury Prevention Program (CORE SIPP) in New Mexico sought to understand how communities can prevent injury and violence before crisis occurs. In 2025, the University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Health, listened to service providers, advocates, and community leaders working with youth and families across the state. Participants described overlapping challenges, including poverty, unsafe housing, limited mental health care, transportation gaps, and a lack of safe spaces for young people, and emphasized that real prevention must start early and address families’ basic needs. From these sessions, community members …

Employing A Longitudinal Study Design In A Post-Conflict Zone: Strategies And Lessons Learned From The Field, Asia Mohamed Mohamud, Jennifer Sdunzik, Wilella D. Burgess, Abdirisak Dalmar, Mohamed Jimale

Somalia Education Evaluation Publications

Longitudinal methodology is a powerful study design that focuses on processes and patterns of change; yet it is rarely deployed in research to understand post-conflict circumstances. This article describes experiences and lessons learned from a longitudinal study of an education intervention programme in a post-conflict setting. It illustrates both challenges and successful mitigation strategies for conducting a longitudinal study in a fragile and demanding research environment. Our study identified both methodological (participant recruitment, attrition, contextual variability, instrument modifications and record-keeping) and contextual (community, environmental, security and civil perturbations) challenges that impact longitudinal studies in post-conflict societies. By describing the challenges …

Understanding Juvenile Delinquency: Analyzing Familial, Social, And Psychological Risk Factors, Kasey Gagan

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

Juvenile delinquency poses a burden for families, communities, and the criminal justice system. Criminal conduct among youth has lasting consequences on social outcomes and long-term well-being. Understanding the reasons behind these behaviors at a young age is critical to establishing effective intervention and prevention strategies. Based on the Social Learning Theory, Disorganization Theory, and the Control Theory. This thesis examines the most prominent familial, social, and psychological factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency, with a particular emphasis on how these variables increase risk for vulnerable adolescents. Integrating these theories, this study assesses how both learned behavior and a lack of …

Dysbiosis In The Nasal Mycobiome Of Infants Born In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Maria, Ruochen Wang, David De Ángel Solá, Félix E. Rivera-Mariani, Benjamin Bolaños-Rosero, Nicolás Rosario Matos, Leyao Wang

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

Hurricanes and flooding events substantially elevate indoor fungal spore levels, which have been associated with increased risks of developing childhood asthma and other adverse respiratory outcomes. Although environmental fungal compositions following major hurricanes have been well characterized, the fungal communities within the nasal cavity (i.e., the nasal mycobiome) of exposed individuals remain unexplored. We collected nasal swab samples from infants following Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during two periods (March to August 2018 and February to September 2019). We processed a total of 58 samples (26 from the first year and 32 from the second year post-Hurricane Maria) …

Re: Comment Letter For Clark Tailings Consolidated Waste Management Area (Ctcwma) Site Investigation Quality Assurance Project Plan Revision 01 (Dated June 6, 2025), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

A Retrospective Data Analysis Of Factors Contributing To Surgical Patients Not Achieving Normothermia, Joseph P. O'Rourke Jr, Megan Casselberry

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Manuscripts

Postoperative hypothermia, defined as a core temperature below 36°C, is a prevalent and underrecognized complication in surgical settings, contributing to increased patient morbidity, prolonged recovery, and higher healthcare costs. This program evaluation project aimed to identify and address factors contributing to intraoperative and postoperative hypothermia by retrospectively analyzing patient records from a local hospital’s EPIC electronic health record system. Guided by the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Program Evaluation Model, the project systematically reviewed perioperative temperature management protocols and warming interventions across diverse surgical specialties. Data extraction and analysis focused on patient demographics, procedural variables, …

Characterizing Gastric Cancer Tumor Immune Microenvironment Through Extracellular Vesicles, Claire Elizabeth Bruno

Theses and Dissertations

The tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) critically influences cancer progression and determining therapeutic response. As immunotherapies continue to improve and reshape cancer treatments, there is a need for tools that can more efficiently and accurately assess and monitor the TIME. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), especially small EVs (sEVs), are lipid-bound nanoparticles that carry proteins, DNA, and RNA reflective of their cell of origin, offering a novel, non-invasive biomarker of the TIME. This makes them a promising candidate for immune profiling and treatment monitoring in cancer. This thesis investigates the potential of EVs as biomarkers for TIME composition and immune activity. An analysis …

309 10th Owner Llc V. Trautmann

All Decisions

The court dismissed a real estate developer's complaint against an individual and related entities under New York's anti-SLAPP statute. The developer sued for damages, alleging the defendants interfered with a project by falsely testifying before the City Council and sending a disparaging letter to neighbors. The court found that these actions were protected under the anti-SLAPP law and the **Noerr-Pennington doctrine**, which shields a person's right to petition the government. Since the developer failed to show a substantial basis for its claims or evidence of actual malice, the court dismissed the case, and the defendants were awarded mandatory attorneys' fees …

Women’S Empowerment And Household Decision-Making: The Role Of Socioeconomic Status In Indonesia, Irvel Christa Fabian, Rafa Fayza Afrizal

Jurnal Ekonomi Kependudukan dan Keluarga

Understanding how women's economic, educational, and social positions influence their roles and choices within households is crucial for promoting gender equality and sustainable development. Despite significant advancements in women's rights and gender equality globally, women in Indonesia continue to face substantial barriers in achieving true empowerment. These barriers are particularly evident in domestic settings, where traditional gender roles often persist, limiting women's influence in household decisions. This research aims to investigate the relationship between women's socioeconomic status and their empowerment in domestic decision-making, examining how various factors such as income, education, and employment status contribute to or hinder their ability …