Digital Commons Network^™

Military And Veterans Law Society At The Syracuse College Of Law, Elizabeth Kubala, Brandon J. Bryant

Voices of Service Symposium

The Military and Veterans Law Society is a student organization at the Syracuse University College of Law. The mission of the MVLS is to better serve the local veteran population in Syracuse and the surrounding areas. The Military and Veterans Law Society provides veteran legal support and services, community outreach, and veteran policy research to support various veteran issues. The Military and Veterans Law Society strives to better connect the College of Law with our veteran population both on campus and in the community. VetFest: The recent 'Cuse Vet Fest was attended by over fifty Central New York veterans who …

National Military Trial Competition: First Competition Of Its Kind Hosted By Syracuse University College Of Law, Elizabeth Kubala, Todd Berger, Anna Lupardo

Voices of Service Symposium

Trial advocacy refers to the skills required of lawyers in order to effectively represent their clients during litigation. This involves all of the methods used in presenting a case in court such as opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations and closing arguments. Effective trial advocacy requires a combination of legal knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to read the dynamics of a courtroom in order to ultimately influence the outcome of the case in the favor of your client. Law students develop their trial advocacy skills through classes, competitions, or personal development. Military justice refers to the legal system …

The Comment, April 10, 2025, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Sobre El Arcoíris: The Queering Of Mariachi, Tyician Charles Knight

Music ETDs

Mariachi is an internationally renowned artform and tradition whose history spans over decades and several continents. However, there are many aspects still embedded in mariachi culture that remain problematic; machismo (toxic masculinity), alcoholism, and homophobia to name a few. While there has been an increase of mariachi scholars who have critically examined these issues, mariachi culture itself has yet to address the challenges brought forth by its history of gender discrimination and homophobia and embrace practical changes that would enable the creation of a more equitable environment and further develop this living tradition. This thesis analyzes the trajectory of queering …

Research On Key Technologies For Reconstruction And Expansion Of Loose Semi-Rigid Base Asphalt Concrete Pavement, Xiao Guancheng

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Some early-constructed semi-rigid base asphalt concrete pavements have severe looseness in the base layer,which makes it impractical to evaluate the fatigue life of the inorganic binder-stabilized layer for pavement reinforcement under these conditions.This kind of pavement widening project is affected by the condition of the existing pavement condition,raised elevation,traffic management,pavement regeneration,and other factors.Consequently,such projects pose significant challenges in reconstruction and expansion design.To address the key technical issues in reconstructing and expanding loose semi-rigid base asphalt concrete pavements,this article focused on the Shenzhen‒Shanwei West Expressway reconstruction and expansion project.Pavement overlay strengthening and widening techniques were studied through theoretical calculation and practical …

Exploring The Impact Of Maternal Mental Health/Psychological Interventions, Jolayemi Medinat

Psychology Student Publications

Examining how a mother's mental health—e.g., postnatal depression, anxiety, and stress—affects a mother's physical health as well as infant development and looking at how psychological therapies for mothers could help outcomes for both mothers and children.

Infant Survival Instincts, Grace Goebel

Psychology Student Publications

Infant reflexes are automatic, instinctive responses that infants possess to ensure their best chance to thrive. These reflexes serve as critical steps for survival, emotional regulation, and building blocks for early development. Understanding the role of reflexes in early infant development provides important implications for caregivers, physicians, and child psychologists. Being able to not only recognize but also promote and support these reflexes ensures healthy monitoring and response to support favorable growth and development and the best opportunity for infants and children in the sensorimotor stage to thrive.

How Do Stress Cycles On The Job Affect Law Enforcement Officers?, Owen Borrell

Psychology Student Publications

This paper goes into detail about how law enforcement experiences stress and some affects on metaphysical reactions as well as psychological effects. In this paper there are several sources describing studies related to stress and personal anecdotal evidence for stress responses.

False Memories And Their Impact To The Criminal Justice System, Makenna Maples-Janisch

Psychology Student Publications

This paper takes on the "memory war" between repressed and false memories, with an emphasis on false memories. It details information on how false memories occur, are harmful, the problems they can cause, and the therapeutic tendencies and practices used to bring them out. The paper wraps everything around to trials in the criminal justice system, and the role that false memories play in it.

An Insight To Music Therapy, Emma Gieseke

Psychology Student Publications

Music therapy aims to offer interventions that are therapeutically including music through a variety of activities. This paper aims to address the effects for three specific populations: individuals with depression, dementia, and autism spectrum disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder In College-Level Students, Kaylee Kirkeby

Psychology Student Publications

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that causes depression in seasonal patterns, with winter being the most common. College students are particularly vulnerable to SAD due to factors like relocation, young age, and high social demand. The symptoms of seasonal effective disorder can be detrimental to a student’s career, and without specific knowledge of the causes and treatments for SAD, it is difficult to control the disorder.

Policy And Practice: Analyzing Abortion Laws And Their Relationship To Competent Women’S Health Services In Ohio, Daija Smith

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the relationship between abortion policy changes and women’s health services, focusing specifically on the state of Ohio’s evolving abortion laws and their implications. Using a qualitative approach, the research explores competency's role in addressing mental health disparities among diverse populations and marginalized communities. Through analyzing state policies and interviews with healthcare advance practice providers, this study completed a thematic analysis that identified opportunities such as shaping access and quality of care. The findings aim to inform strategies that reduce health disparities and improve competent care in women’s health services.

The Impact Of Diet-Induced Obesity On Cerebrovasculature Structure And Function, Riley M. Feagle

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Adequate cerebral perfusion is necessary to help the brain maintain a constant and steady state of nutrient delivery. Since the brain is highly metabolic, changes in the vasculature structure can impact perfusion levels and, therefore, reduce the ability of the brain to receive the support necessary for full functionality. Vascular dysfunction is a common comorbidity among obese individuals. Given the strong association between obesity and cognitive dysfunction, understanding the correlation between reduced cerebral perfusion and altered cerebrovascular structure is crucial. The overall hypothesis of this thesis originated after ample preliminary data, and states that diet-induced obesity reduces cerebral perfusion and …

Social Media's Effect On Our Health, Isabel Engelhard

Psychology Student Publications

This paper tells us about the complex relationship between social media use and the mental health of young people. It addresses the negative effects of social media, such as increased suicide rates, addiction, and cyberbullying, while also bringing up the positive aspects, like personal connections. The study emphasizes the need for a healthier online environment to support mental health in young people.

The Emotional World Of Ex-Confederate Expatriates In Latin America, 1865–1870, Chase H. Mccarter

History ETDs

From 1865 to 1870, tens of thousands of ex-Confederate soldiers, officials, and citizens fled the South for destinations in Latin America. They did so because their defeat in the U.S. Civil War instigated an emotional and identity crisis. Ex-Confederates felt that they could no longer live in the South given the changes wrought by Reconstruction. Rather than remain in the region, many looked toward Latin American states, such as Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, and British Honduras (Belize), where they believed they could create a way of life like that experienced in the Old South. To do so, ex-Confederates sought settlement in …

The Effects Of Birth Order And Sibling Dynamics On The Future, Loa Thorkelson

Psychology Student Publications

This paper explores the nature versus nurture debate and its relevance to sibling dynamics. This is followed by an exploration of the relationships between birth order and sibling dynamics on future education and possible obesity development.

Iowa Conference On Communicative Disorders [Program, 2025], Iowa Conference On Communicative Disorders

Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders Programs

The Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders provides continuing education activities in speech- language pathology that are acceptable to the State of Iowa and the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Areas of emphasis include adults and pediatrics.

Study On Permanent Deformation Of Subgrade High Liquid Limit Clay Under Wetting Effects, Wang Xihui, Zhang Laijun, Zheng Jiajia

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the mechanical properties of high liquid limit clay under different humidity and stress levels in hot and humid regions,high liquid limit clay in hot and humid regions was studied.Dynamic and static triaxial tests were carried out under different humidity and stress levels to reveal the stress-strain relationship and permanent deformation properties across different water contents and confining pressures.The results show that under low confining pressures of the subgrade,the stress-strain curves of the specimens exhibit either strain hardening or strain stabilization,and the failure strength of the specimens decreases with increasing water content and decreasing confining pressure.Based on the Konder …

Research On Mechanical Properties And Particle Crushing Of Construction Solid Waste Concrete As Subgrade Filler, Yu Nan, Song Yang, Bei Bei, Li Xuejian, Qi Ziyi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Construction solid waste is often used as subgrade filler,and its mechanical properties are greatly affected by moisture content and compaction degree.To explore the influence of these factors on the mechanical and particle crushing performance of construction solid waste,laboratory large-scale direct shear tests and particle screening tests were conducted.This study analyzed samples with varying moisture content and compaction degrees under a certain maximum dry density.The large-scale shear tests were carried out under three normal stress conditions:50 kPa,100 kPa,and 150 kPa,and the particle crushing characteristics of construction solid waste before and after shearing were analyzed.The results reveal notable changes in particle crushing …

Evaluation Of Multi‑Source Aggregate Adhesion Performance Based On Rotary Bottle Test, Wu Qian, Tong Daizhou, Chen Songqiang, Zhang Qunfeng, Ren Zhiqin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The diversification of aggregate sources in pavement engineering has led to significant differences in aggregate properties,thereby affecting the adhesion performance between aggregates and asphalt.Accurately evaluating and distinguishing the adhesion performance between multi-source aggregates and asphalt are important prerequisites for ensuring the performance of asphalt pavement.A method for evaluating multi-source aggregates and modified asphalt based on rotary bottle tests and image processing was proposed.Rotary bottle tests were conducted on multi-source aggregates coated with modified asphalt,and the adhesion performance was quantitatively evaluated through the asphalt spalling rate obtained from image processing.Furthermore,the influence of factors such as immersion time and asphalt aging was …

Test And Correction Of Effective Prestress In Bridges Based On X-Ray Diffraction, Zhang Liang, Zhou X Udong, Li Yanbing, Li Yi, Li Pengfei, Han Xu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To further enhance the servic e pe rformance of bridges and prolong structural service life,it is of critical importance to effectively detect the prestress of structural steel strands in bridges.Conventional detection methods have limitations in practical engineering applications,showing substantial variabilities in test results.The X-ray diffraction (XRD ) method,based on the microscopic scale analysis of metallic materials,derives macroscopic stress distribution through lattice spacing variations,demonstrating theoretical clarity and testing stability.This study pioneered the application of XRD in the field of effective bridge prestress detection.Comparative laboratory tension tests were conducted to investigate surface treatment process optimization and correct effective stress.The results demonstrate that …

Reinforcement Design Of Main T Russ Members Of Loaded Steel Truss Bridge Based On Sec Tion Enlargement Method, Chen Zuhe

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

This study investigate d the design sche me for reinforcing the loaded steel truss bridge using the section enlargement method through the Songpu Bridge rehabilitation project.It clarified the internal force calculation method and stress control principle for both original members and reinforced components and analyzed the influence of initial stresses in original members on the reinforcement effect.A combined theoretical and experimental approach was adopted,and an internal force distribution calculation method that considered the staged load-bearing process of reinforced components and original members was proposed,with the edge yield criterion of original members established as the stress control principle.Comparative analyses against the …

Deformation Control Measures For Precast Beam Yard On High Fill Roadbeds Of Highway, Xie Xin, Zhao Jun, Song Zhanping, Guo Wenguang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In mountainous regions,high fill slopes and bridge structures are common due to topographical limitations,often leading to difficulties in transporting prefabricated bridge components.To address this situation,this paper proposed arranging a sunken precast beam yard on high fill roadbeds.The research analyzed the primary factors of roadbed settlement and deformation,applied multiple deformation control measures to manage the deformation of high fill roadbeds and the precast beam yard,and characterized their deformation through a three-dimensional numerical model analysis.The results show that replacing the lower soil layer with poor physical properties with a filler layer with better physical properties can effectively reduce the uneven settlement of …

Changemakers: Julia Meskis '25 : 3l : Protecting The Waters 4-10-2025, Andrew Clark

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Seismic Reliability Of Bridge Considering Material Deterioration During Whole Life Cycle, Zhu Kun, Yan Pengfei, Tan Hui, Liu Guokun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to study the influence of material property deterioration on the seismic performance of bridges during service,based on the principle of steel corrosion and Fick ’s second law,this paper analyzed the deterioration law of steel and concrete material properties and obtained the degradation law of rubber bearing properties over time.According to the theory of seismic vulnerability and risk,a method was established to calculate the seismic reliability of bridges.With a reinforced concrete box girder bridge in China as an example,the seismic vulnerability curve,risk curve,and seismic reliability during the whole life cycle of the bridge were calculated.The research shows that:① The …

Required Art-Based Curriculum Improves Essential Qualities In Medical Students: A Three-Year Study With In-Person And Remote Art Observation Experiences, Schoen Kruse, Sarah E. Getch, Anshul Kumar, Marissa Roffler

Faculty and Staff Publications

Medical education is increasingly challenged to develop a curriculum that addresses ambiguity, empathy, and perspective-taking. We developed a required art-based curriculum for all first-year medical students to address this need. Within this course, students use art observation and the Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) question framework to explore interprofessional collaborative practice, ambiguity in healthcare, and perspective-taking. The purpose of this study was to examine if the art-based curriculum was associated with changes in tolerance for ambiguity, perspective-taking, and empathy in medical students. Changes in these qualities were evaluated between in-person, emergency remote, and planned remote sessions.

From September 2018 to May …

Gloppen Joins First Pre-Ladc Cohort To Help Others, Communications And Marketing

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

Umn Morris Faculty And Staff Honored, Communications And Marketing

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

The Laureate, Brooklyn Hoover

Honors Theses

The Laureate’s mission is to provide undergraduate students at Western Michigan University a medium through which to publish their fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography, graphic novels, and other creative works. The Laureate strives to be a professional and engaging journal that appeals to all. The 23^rd edition of The Laureate is unique in that, despite having no strict guidelines on themes, mediums, or styles, we found that many students expressed themes of grief, recovery, self-discovery, and new beginnings. Together, these works create a complex story of introspection and reflection.

Co-editors, Grace Cieslikowski and Brooklyn Hoover facilitated the launch of the …

The Cowl - V. 88 N. 19 - April 10, 2025

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 19 - April 10, 2025. 16 pages.