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Research On Monitoring And Early Warning Systems For Mine Water: Progress And Prospects, Yin Shangxian, Ding Yingying, Lian Huiqing, Dong Donglin, Du Tong, Yin Huichao, Zhao Peng, Zhang Yi’An, Wang Xiong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Water disasters in mines are occasional accidents occurring due to the influence or triggered by mining-induced intense changes in geological bodies. The complexity, heterogeneity, and dynamics of geological bodies, coupled with the random and instantaneous nature of mining influence, lead to the uncertainty, instability, occasionality, and transience of water disasters in mines. Given that mine water monitoring and early warning serve as a prerequisite for advanced disaster prevention and control, their research and system construction hold great theoretical significance and practical value. Progress and Prospects Fighting against water disasters in mines is conducted throughout the development and utilization of …

The Council Of Nicaea At 1700, Kyle K. Schiefelbein-Guerrero

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Need To Figure Out How To Have A Difficult Conversation? Open Your Bible!, Angela Yensen

Consensus

No abstract provided.

July 25, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review Of Genomic Risk Factors, Diagnostic And Pharmacotherapeutic Strategies, Zohor Azher

Saudi Toxicology Journal

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multifactorial neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social communication and delayed language development, repetitive behaviors, and sensory processing abnormalities. The genetic background of ASD remains incompletely understood due to significant genetic heterogeneity and complexity. This review aims to present current insights into the genetic landscape of ASD, focusing on both common and rare genomic variations. We describe candidate genes associated with ASD, as they are involved in synaptic function and neuronal signaling, making these findings potential therapeutic targets. This review emphasizes the importance of integrating comprehensive clinical assessments with advanced genetic investigations to enhance …

The Impact Of Teaching Multiple Responses On Resurgence Of Target Behavior And Persistence Of Alternative Responding., Brittany H. Loder-Lafferty, Amanda N. Zangrillo, Alexandra M. Cicero, Cynthia P. Livingston, Jessica P. Tran, Mark Connelly

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

This study evaluated the effects of teaching multiple alternative responses on the resurgence of a target response and the persistence of an alternative response in an applied setting. Using a between-participants design, we examined how teaching multiple alternative responses impacted resurgence and persistence upon exposure to extinction. Additionally, we investigated the role of preference in response allocation and shifts in participant preference following extinction. Results indicated resurgence across both conditions, with no consistent difference in severity between single and multiple alternative response conditions. However, within-session analyses revealed greater persistence of the alternative response for participants taught multiple alternative responses, suggesting …

The Effect Of Training Exercises Using An Innovative Device On Developing Skill Performance Among Female Foil Fencers, Fatimah Abed Malih, Rimah Mohammed Zuwair, Noor Hatem Al-Haddad, Ardo Okilanda

Modern Sport

The researchers turned to modern technology and artificial intelligence by integrating equipment into the training process. This integration aimed to optimize time and reduce boredom and physical strain in both the instructional and training processes of fencing, through the development of exercises utilizing a device designed to regulate the distance between the feet during advance and retreat movements, with the goal of reaching higher levels of skill performance. This led to the following research question: Does training with the aid of an innovative device positively influence the development of skill performance? The researchers employed the experimental method due to its …

Scouting Motivational Traits And Their Relationship With Leadership Behaviour Among Scout Team Leaders In The Directorate Of Education, Baghdad Al-Karkh Iii Sector, Hasan Abdul Kareem Hanoun Hussein Al-Maliki, Ahmed Maad Salman Al-Harbi, Hadeer Falah Abd Al-Sahib, Abdul Kareem Hanoun Hussein Ubaid Al-Maliki

Modern Sport

This study explored motivational traits and leadership behaviour within the context of Scouting, aiming to deepen understanding of the relationship between these two pivotal variables in shaping effective Scout leaders. The research sought to assess the levels of motivational traits among Scout troop leaders and to analyze the dimensions of their leadership behaviour, with a particular focus on identifying the nature and extent of the correlation between them. To achieve these objectives, the researchers adopted a descriptive survey methodology deemed suitable for the nature of the study. A sample of 75 Scout leaders was selected from the Directorate of Education …

Cognitive Representation And Its Relationship With The Performance Of The Side Kick And Back Kick Skills Among Taekwondo Juniors Aged 12–14 Years, Hind Basim Eidan, Intisar Awaid Ali

Modern Sport

Taekwondo is considered one of the athletic activities that contribute significantly to the holistic development of the individual by fostering the acquisition of knowledge and experience. Contrary to the common misconception that it is merely a form of combat or physical confrontation; taekwondo involves movements that engage both physical and mental activity. This interplay supports the balanced and comprehensive development of the practitioner, thereby enhancing individual efficiency and performance. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between cognitive representation and the performance of the side kick and back kick skills among junior taekwondo athletes aged 12 …

An Analytical Study On The Performance Of The Video Assistant Referee (Var) System In The Iraq Stars Football League, Mais Mahmoud Salman Al-Azzawi, Raghda Hassan Ibrahim Al-Azzawi, Félix Arbinaga, Maryam Abdul Jabbar Khudhur

Modern Sport

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is a technology designed to review on-field decisions through video footage in order to correct clear and critical refereeing errors. It enables the replay of key moments in slow motion to determine the correct final decision, with communication between the video officials and the referee conducted via headset. The system operates under the principle of "minimal interference, maximum benefit," intervening only in essential situations. This study aimed to assess the current implementation of VAR in the Iraq Stars Football League during the 2023--2024 season. To achieve this objective, the researchers employed a descriptive survey method …

The Effect Of Specialized Water-Based Exercises Accompanied By Music On Learning Freestyle Swimming Skills Among Female Students, Mawaheb Hameed Al-Jubouri, Odai Tareq Hassan

Modern Sport

The present study aimed to design specialized water-based exercises accompanied by music for teaching freestyle swimming skills to first-year female students at the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences for Women, and to examine the impact of these exercises on learning outcomes. The research problem centers on the need to enhance the learning process by adopting modern instructional methods that lead to more efficient and engaging learning in less time and with less effort. To address this, the researchers proposed using a novel approach involving aquatic exercises synchronized with music, noting the need to make swimming lessons more engaging …

False Confidence And Behavioral-Psychological Balance And Their Relationship With Rational And Irrational Thoughts Among Futsal Players, Sherin Laibi Manati, Aseel Naji Fahd, Sundus Burhan Adham

Modern Sport

This study aimed to examine the levels of false confidence, behavioural psychological balance, and rational and irrational thoughts, as well as to investigate the relationships among these variables in futsal players. To achieve this objective, the researchers developed scales for measuring false confidence and behavioural psychological balance, while the standardized scale for rational and irrational thoughts, developed by Aseel Naji, was adopted for use in the current research. The researchers employed the descriptive method using a correlational approach, as it was deemed the most appropriate for the nature and objectives of the study. The research population consisted of players from …

From Feedback To Framework: Improving Mentorship Through Resident Insights In Scholarly Activity, Eleni Mastrokalos, Angela Colistra Lpc, Phd, Ms

Research Scholars

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Classroom Enrichment-Based Energy-Exhaustion Games And Their Impact On Developing Selected Social Skills And Physical Attributes And Reducing Hyperactivity And Attention Deficit In Gifted Students, Nihad Mohammed Alwan, Ali Sadiq Dhiyab, Doaa Muhib Al-Din Ahmed, Farah Alaa Jafar

Modern Sport

The significance of this research lies in exploring the impact of energy-exhausting games through enrichment classroom activities on the development of specific social skills and physical attributes, as well as reducing hyperactivity and attention deficit among gifted students aged 13. The research problem emerged from the question: To what extent can energy-exhausting games, when implemented through enrichment classroom programs, contribute to enhancing selected social and physical traits and minimizing hyperactivity and attention deficit? This study aimed to (a) identify the levels of specific social skills in the sample, (b) identify the values of specific physical attributes in the sample, (c) …

Barriers Preventing Discharges Home Before Noon, Julia Sealing, Heather Faust Msn, Rn, Cmsrn, Karanda Erdman Bsn, Rn

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Lab Processing On Turn Around Time In The Emergency Department, Brianna Andersen, Kathleen E. Kane Md, Shelbi Taylor Msn, Mba, Rn-Bc

Research Scholars

No abstract provided.

(Arise) Achievements In Research, Inquiry And Scholarship Exhibition 2025, Office Of Undergraduate Research

(ARISE) Achievements in Research, Inquiry and Scholarship Exhibition

Conference held at John A. Delaney Student Union on July 25, 2025

[Excerpt From] Harmony By Design: Navigating Work And Life In Healthcare, Sharon M. Weinstein, Marla J. Vannucci, Katie Boston-Leary

Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts

Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare reimagines how we approach well-being in a fast-paced, high-pressure world. Rather than striving for a rigid sense of balance, this book introduces a more flexible and fulfilling concept: harmony. It's about aligning your values, goals, and daily actions to create a life that feels whole and sustainable.

Authors Sharon M. Weinstein, Marla J. Vannucci, and Katie Boston-Leary blend practical tools with thoughtful reflection, drawing from the latest nursing competencies and real-world challenges to help readers manage stress, lead with empathy, and build meaningful careers without sacrificing personal well-being.

What sets this …

The Effect Of Qber Estimation On The Efficiency And Security Of Quantum Key Distribution, Sufyan Al-Janabi

Baghdad Science Journal

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is a prominent solution to achieve proven secure data transmission between legitimate users despite any assumptions about the eavesdropper's computational power (given that the laws of quantum mechanics are correct). This remains true even under attacks by quantum computers. In recent years, there has been a great research interest in developing enhanced security constructions based on QKD. This is mainly driven by the envisioned threats of quantum computers to the traditional information security infrastructure based on public key cryptography. This research lies under the wide umbrella of the so-called post-quantum cryptography. However, for any QKD protocol, …

A Study On Machine Learning Based Parkinson Disease Prediction, Suparna Dasgupta, Soumyabrata Saha, Pronay Pal, Shilarchana Maiti, Sudarshan Nath

Baghdad Science Journal

Parkinson's Disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, is one of the major chronic health issues in the world. It causes a severe disorder that affects majorly muscle control but it can also be the reason of affecting senses, cognitive ability and cognitive health. Approximately, 90% of the Parkinson affected people face speech difficulty. Conventional diagnosis methods may be biased which may result in wrong diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease because symptoms are usually elusive. This study aims to assess how well different machine learning algorithms can predict Parkinson's disease using vowel phonation data, with the goal of early detection and more accurate patient …

Enhancing Fetal Health Assessment Using Machine Learning And Xai Techniques, Niaz Ashraf Khan, A. M. Saadman Rafat

Baghdad Science Journal

Fetal health assessment is crucial for ensuring the well-being of both mother and fetus during pregnancy. Accurate monitoring can reduce child and maternal mortality rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where these rates are higher. This research aims to enhance fetal health classification using advanced machine learning techniques and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) to address the gaps in predictive accuracy and model transparency. A dataset of 2,126 records with 22 features from Cardiotocography (CTG) readings. The dataset was balanced using Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE) to handle class imbalances. Various machine learning algorithms, including LightGBM, XGBoost, and Random Forest, …

Perceptions Of Department Chairs And Program Directors Of Ethnic Studies In The California State University System: A Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Study, Christopher Jarrett Cox

Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation study is to explore the conditions of Ethnic Studies departments and programs in the California State University (CSU) system nine years after the release of the CSU Ethnic Studies Task Force report released in 2016. Using a convergent parallel mixed methods analysis, this dissertation revisits several questions from the original CSU survey to assess the effectiveness of Ethnic Studies units in the CSU. Respondents to the survey included 13 of the 58 recognized department chairs and program directors for Ethnic Studies units among the 23 campuses of the CSU system, and interview participants included 5 …

Unpacking Digital Transformation – Constructing A Framework Based On Industry Use Cases, Khawaja Asjad Saeed, Andrew William Green, Alison Brooke Hedrick

Faculty Articles

Based on industry use cases, we identify six distinct types of digital transformation (DT), each grounded in a specific concept or enabling technology. These DT types can be implemented individually or combined to drive transformation initiatives. While deploying a single DT type often focuses on improving operational efficiency or streamlining existing workflows, initiatives that combine multiple DT types tend to pursue more ambitious goals, such as the creation of new products, services, or business models. However, the complexity increases significantly with the integration of multiple DT types, as organizations must not only address behavioral changes but also overcome technical challenges …

Engagement, Motivation, And Interest In K-12 Science Education, Neil T M Bailie

Masters Projects

Interest, motivation, and engagement amongst science students is declining. This decline is primarily due to a loss of interest, motivation, self-efficacy, and perceived utility value (Bathgate & Schunn, 2017; Britner, 2008; Kraft, 2017). With crucial topics such as climate change and the legitimacy of vaccines coming under scrutiny, it is vital for our society that we keep our secondary students actively engaged and motivated with the science that they are learning in the classroom (Kolenatý et al., 2024; Schlopsna & Scheersoi, 2024). The main goal of this project was to create a complete unit curriculum covering the topics of the …

Enhancing Feature Selection In Network Intrusion Detection Systems Using A Novel Hybrid Binary Swarm Algorithms, Maher Khalaf Hussein, Asmaa Alqassab, Lubna Thanoon Alkahla

Baghdad Science Journal

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a system that monitors network traffic for any mistrustful activity and issues alerts when it is detected. The selection of feature stage is important in effective intrusion detection systems, as it determines the features that are most influential in detecting normal traffic and malicious traffic. In this study, new proposed hybrid method for selecting features in intrusion detection systems based on the hybrid binary Salp Swarm algorithm (SSA) and the binary Pigeon Inspired Optimizer (PIO), inspired by the collective behavior of animals. The proposed method removes unnecessary features and increases the number of features …

Rural Perspectives On Design: A Citizens' Institute On Rural Design National Participant Study & Multimedia Research Exhibit, Sierra Mack-Erb

Student Research – Stevenson Center

Sierra Mack-Erb is a 2025 graduate of the Stevenson Center’s Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows Program at Illinois State University, earning their M.S. in Cultural Anthropology. This report summarizes their experience conducting capstone research during their second year professional practice with the Housing Assistance Council, a national nonprofit that supports affordable housing efforts throughout rural America, and overviews their graduate capstone research study. As a fellow at the Housing Assistance Council, Sierra spent significant time supporting the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design, a national rural design program and the focal point of their capstone research study. CIRD is a …

U-Rich Elements Drive Pervasive Cryptic Splicing In 3' Utr Massively Parallel Reporter Assays, Khoa Dao, Courtney F Jungers, Sergej Djuranovic, Anthony M Mustoe

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Untranslated RNA sequences play essential roles in orchestrating gene expression. However, the sequence codes and mechanisms underpinning post-transcriptional regulation remain incompletely understood. Here, we revisit the finding from a prior massively parallel reporter assay (MPRA) that AU-rich elements in 3' untranslated regions (3' UTRs) can drive upregulation or downregulation of mRNA expression depending on 3' UTR context. We unexpectedly discover that this variable regulation arises from widespread cryptic splicing, predominately from an unannotated splice donor in the coding sequence of GFP to diverse acceptor sites in reporter 3' UTRs. Splicing is activated by U-rich sequences, which function as potent position-dependent …

Fostering Meaningful Learning: Experiences Of Linguistically Diverse Trainers In Early Childhood Care And Education (Ecce) Professional Development, Anna Howell

Dissertations and Theses

Linguistically diverse trainers play a critical role in reshaping professional development (PD) within Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), yet their contributions remain marginalized within English-dominant institutional structures. This qualitative study explored how these trainers define and deliver meaningful learning experiences despite systemic barriers, limited resources, and monolingual policies. Grounded in critical constructivism, the research centered the lived experiences and voices of linguistically diverse trainers across multiple contexts. Through semi-structured interviews, participants shared how they co-constructed relational, culturally grounded, and linguistically affirming PD environments rooted in community knowledge and emotional connection. Findings reveal that meaningful learning occurs when training reflects …

Adhd In Youth With Major Depressive Disorder In The Texas Youth Depression And Suicide Research Network (Tx-Ydsrn): Clinical Correlates And Moderators, Blake M Upshaw, Samuel D Spencer, Caitlin M Pinciotti, Vadym Zhyrov, Abu Minhajuddin, Ace A Castillo, Allyssa Abacan, Holli Slater, Rachel A Walker, Joseph C Blader, Sarah L Martin, Jeffrey D Shahidullah, Jair C Soares, Robert Andrew Harper, Madelyn Guerra, Lynnel C Goodman, Wayne K Goodman, Sarah M Wakefield, Madhukar H Trivedi, Eric A Storch

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objective: Depression is a major public health concern with a 19% lifetime prevalence in youth, often precipitating other concerns, including suicidal behavior, poor school performance, and worsened peer relationships. ADHD is also common among youth and frequently presents alongside major depressive disorder (MDD), with this comorbidity associated with increased impairment. More research is needed to elucidate the clinical characteristics of this comorbidity (MDD + ADHD), especially as it relates to youth with MDD and no ADHD (MDD - ADHD). The present study examined the clinical correlates of MDD + ADHD in youth and the presence of an ADHD diagnosis as …

Qualitative Thematic Analysis Of Crisis Communications From The Digital Pulpits Of Megachurches During Covid-19, Ralph Dustin Henderson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative thematic analysis multi-case study was to explore how secular crisis communication theories were adopted and modified by theological themes in U.S. megachurches during the first six weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic related lockdowns. Image Repair Theory (IRT), Discourse Renewal Theory (DRT), and Rhetorical Arena Theory (RAT) were examined alongside Christian themes (Theodicy, Radical Love, Physical Care, and Nontraditional Stakeholder Scope). Thematic analysis of sermon transcripts from 18 megachurches showed that IRT modified: high-attribution tactics were minimal; denial (via IMRA theodicy) defended the Church Universal (CU); evasion justified Church Local (CL)actions; and offensiveness reduction (esp. Transcendence) …