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Carrying Out The Social Mission Of The Church Through Synodality (Experience Sharing And Theological Reflection1), Stephana Wei

Asia Pacific Mission Studies

This article first discusses the author's experiences in practicing social mission through cooperation with church members, interfaith dialogue, ecumenical joint activities, and collaboration with civil NGOs in defending human rights through synodal spirit. Then, it identifies the seeds of synodal spirit that have already sprouted from these experiences, including verification of five synodal principles and attitudes. Finally, it reflects on the challenges and preparations needed for social service organizations or groups to carry out the church's social mission through synodality. In social services within diverse backgrounds, implementing respect, full communication, sharing the responsibilities, cooperation, and promoting communion through synodal spirit …

The Holy Spirit As The Protagonist Of Synodality: Foundations For Discernment, Mission, And Dialogue With Religions, George Plathottam

Asia Pacific Mission Studies

The article presents the role and function of the Holy Spirit in the Synod on Synodality (2021-2024). The synodal process intended to enhance the mission of the Church today, and to make the Church more synodal, is primarily a work animated and directed by the Holy Spirit. Pope Francis has insisted that the principal protagonist and driving force of the synod at every step of this journey, is the Holy Spirit. Throughout the history of the Church, Synods and ecclesial assemblies have invoked the Holy Spirit and sought His guidance in communal discernment. The Synod on Synodality, with its three …

Course Portfolio: Bios 443/843 Immunology, Nicole Sexton

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

This course portfolio relates to the Fall 2025 delivery of BIOS 443/843: Immunology, cross listed as MBIO 443 and VMBS 843 and was prepared as part of the Faculty-led Inquiry into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching (FIRST) project. BIOS 443/843 is an upper division course that introduces Immunological concepts but also connects them to up to date literature in the field of Immunology with the intent of preparing students for careers in medicine and biomedical research. In Fall of 2025 this course was restructured to incorporate additional peer-to-peer learning opportunities and more distributed assessment styles, therefore was peer-reviewed to assess the …

Knowledge And Behavior Regarding Antibiotic Stewardship In Health Workers At Sultan Syarif Mohammad Alkadrie Hospital, Indonesia, Risma A. Restika, Mardhia Mardhia, Mahyarudin Mahyarudin, Delima F. Liana, Hariyanto Ih

Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research

Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern. The World Health Organization reports that antimicrobial resistance constitutes a serious threat to public health worldwide. One of the risk factors in the development of antimicrobial resistance cases is the irrational use of antibiotics. Knowledge and behavior of health worker about antibiotic stewardship play a role in preventing antibiotic resistance cases. This study aimed to demonstrate knowledge and behavior regarding antibiotic stewardship in health workers at Sultan Syarif Mohamad Alkadrie Hospital, Pontianak. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study using consecutive sampling with total of 39 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires with …

"It Would Ruin My Life”:Pacific Islander Male Adolescents’ Perceptions Of Mental Health Help-Seeking Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Focus Group Study, Melia Fonoimoana Garrett, Elizabeth Cutrer, G. E. Kawika Allen, Ellie Young, Kristopher J. Urbina, Isabel Medina Hull

Faculty Publications

Given rising mental health concerns among Pacific Islander (PI) adolescents, this population remains underserved by available mental health resources. This interpretative phenomenological analysis with focus groups (IPA-FG) examined the lived experiences and perceptions of 19 male PI adolescents (ages 14–16) from Native Hawaiian, Maori, Samoan, and Tongan backgrounds regarding mental health help-seeking behaviors. Four overarching themes emerged: stigma and judgment, cultural misalignment in professional services, impact of disclosure and perceived punitive consequences, and a complex ecosystem of trusted relationships as mental health support. Notably, participants expressed belief that disclosing mental health challenges would “ruin their lives” and held misconceptions about …

Us Military Veterans’ Perceived Concordance With Their Providers Regarding Persistent Physical Symptoms Prospectively Predicts Satisfaction With Care And Adherence To Care Plans, L Alison Phillips, Laura M Lesnewich, Katharine Bloeser, Yong Lin, Rachel L Boska, Justeen K Hyde, Peter J Bayley, Helena K Chandler, Matthew J Reinhard, Susan L Santos, Rachel Stewart, Drew A Helmer, Lisa M Mcandrew

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Background: Medically unexplained, persistent physical symptoms and syndromes are commonly seen in primary care. These are debilitating for patients and difficult to treat, causing frustration for patients and providers.

Purpose: This study investigates how well US military veterans with multiple persistent physical symptoms (PPS), called Gulf War illness (GWI), agree with their healthcare providers about their illness. This agreement, called perceived concordance, is hypothesized to influence veterans' satisfaction with care, adherence to care plans, and disability levels.

Methods: Participants were 230 veterans with GWI deployed to the 1990-1991 Gulf War who were recruited from Veteran Affairs primary care and War …

Couple-Based Lifestyle Intervention For Minority Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Feasibility Trial, Dalnim Cho, Yisheng Li, Karen Basen-Engquist, Chiara Acquati, Nga T T Nguyen, Curtis A Pettaway

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Black and Hispanic prostate cancer (PCa) survivors, who face a high burden of comorbid conditions and often engage in low levels of physical activity and healthy eating, remain significantly underrepresented in lifestyle intervention studies.

Purpose: Given the significance of spousal influence, we developed a culturally tailored lifestyle intervention for these survivors and their spouses and assessed its feasibility, acceptability, and impact on behavioral change.

Methods: Survivor-spouse couples were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 22), which received 12 health-coaching calls over 6 months, or a usual-care control group (n = 9). Assessments were conducted at baseline (T1), …

Improving Student Hunger: An Exploration Of Aggravated Hunger Within Food Justice At Seattle University, Annie M. Dyer Gordon

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper provides insight into the nuances and complexities of food secu- rity at a small, private, urban university. Research questions included an interest in expanding knowledge around the relationship between stigma related to food insecurity and food pantry utilization within the first year of a food pantry service on campus. Five students of the university who had all previously utilized the food pantry service on campus participated in qualitative interviews that were openly coded for themes and conducted from within a critical discourse lens. Findings in- dicated a differentiation between food insecurity and stress aggravated hunger. Ag- gravated hunger, …

Addressing Food Insecurity Beyond Food Pantries, Steffi N. Huynh

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The issue of food insecurity is becoming more prevalent among college students. To address food insecurity at Seattle University, the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Seattle University recently opened a food pantry on campus. In order to better understand the level of food insecurity among Seattle University students, this research project will conduct a quantitative study on students who have utilized the food pantry. The literature review implied that while food pantries are an effective short-term solution, college institutions should consider financial literacy as a protective method against food insecurity. Additionally, the literature review suggested that practices which enhance students’ …

Student Development Theory Inhousing And Residence Life, Alyssa Severson

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper examines real-life scenarios from my role as an Assistant Area Co- ordinator at a mid-size liberal arts university. It outlines one purpose of student affairs utilizing a case study. It then highlights key values that motivate my work, addressing both authenticity and growth. Finally, the paper concludes with explor- ing student development theories that resonate with the author, providing exam- ples of how these theories play out within housing and residence life, and connect them back to the values identified earlier.

Magis Volume 14 Entire Volume, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

No abstract provided.

Agriculture - Rights Of Aliens; Rights As To Realty, Kathryn T. Saltzman, Noah M. Wilson

Georgia State University Law Review

The Act restricts nonresident aliens from acquiring certain land interests. It forbids such nonresident aliens from acquiring possessory interests in agricultural land within ten miles of military bases, installations, and airports. Nonresident aliens include natural persons who are not United States citizens or legal residents, are agents of foreign adversaries designated in 15 C.F.R. § 7.4 (currently China (including Hong Kong), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and the Venezuelan Maduro Regime), and who satisfy one of two time-related presence thresholds. Further, nonresident aliens include corporations domiciled in or owned (by at least 25% ownership) by entities domiciled in the same …

International Student Engagement As Alumni, Collin Nail

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

International student enrollment is progressively increasing across the United States. Even with an increase in enrollment, institutions have not yet begun to tap into the capital between international students and engagement as alumni of the institution. This study will examine the influences and barriers for international alumni engagement at a four-year, private, religious institution in the Pacific Northwest and then provide recommended best practices for increased alumni engagement within the field of higher education.

Subverting The Narrative: Reconnecting Opportunity Youth, Christy L. Fisher, Annie M. Dyer Gordon, Maya K. Head-Corliss, Afton E. Rodriguez

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The purpose of this paper is to present recommendations in order to dismantle barriers to a population of students who have often been forgotten and left behind in the dominant structures and paradigms of K-12 education as well as higher education. Opportunity Youth are a population between the ages of 16 and 24 who are no longer in school and are also not currently employed. The majority of this population are People of Color which consequently begs the question: who is served and supported in the K-20 educational system as it currently stands, and who is not (Danziger & Ratner, …

Finding Empowerment: Gay Identiy & The Contradictions Of Campus Climate, Joseph Bruner

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper addresses Stevens’ (2004) model of gay male identity development in the context of sexual minority campus climate research. Using this model, the paper explores implications of identity development in the context of different levels of campus inclusivity. Inconsistencies are identified in the research, and contributing factors are explored. Specifically, the implications of time as an aspect of campus climate are cited, based on the rapidly changing public attitudes towards same-sex marriage. Ultimately, a model to help determine whether men will perceive a friendly or chilly campus climate if publicly out is proposed.

Magis Volume 13 Entire Volume, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

No abstract provided.

Smart Mobile Payments: Challenges And Opportunities Of Generative Ai For The Future Of Digital Finance, Francisco Liébana-Cabanillas

Management Dynamics

Generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) has emerged as one of the most promising technologies in recent years, transforming not only sectors such as art and communication but also key areas of the financial industry (Mishra & Sharma, 2023), particularly mobile payment systems. This advanced technology leverages models like deep neural networks to generate content and make autonomous decisions, enabling the creation of personalized experiences, process optimization, and behavioral forecasting in mobile payment systems. However, the implementation of generative AI in this field presents both significant opportunities and challenges, including data privacy, security, regulatory compliance, and ethical implications. This essay explores …

Scale Choices, Modal Harmony, And The Interpretation Of Slash Chord Notation For “Naima” By John Coltrane, Josiah Boornazian

The IASJ Journal of Applied Jazz Research

This analysis of Naima is intended to provide useful conceptual tools for those who are interested in analyzing the harmonic language of modal jazz. The goals: to demonstrate the value of thinking about jazz harmony using slash chords, to suggest specific scale choice options to fit each chord in “Naima,” and to offer an explanation of how jazz composers can use modal harmony to create a sense of harmonic tension, release, and motion. Such an approach can provide a useful framework which will open new vistas of harmonic and melodic vocabulary for jazz composers, performers, and educators.

Instructors' Experience In Developing Nursing Education Using Extended Reality: A Qualitative Content Analysis, Jiyoung Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In this qualitative content analysis, focus group interviews were conducted with nursing instructors experienced in developing nursing education applied with extended reality (XR) in clinical and educational settings.

No Sugar-Coating: Advice For Future Teachers Of Students With Behavioral Challenges, Carolyn C. Mitchell, Steven J. Kenis, Tracy Gershwin

Journal of Educational Research and Innovation

Many special education teacher preparation programs overlook behavior-based instruction, leaving teachers ill-prepared for students with challenging behaviors. This qualitative study interviewed special education teachers to explore their experiences acquiring behavioral knowledge and managing challenging behaviors. Results highlighted the necessity for targeted preparation and continuous professional development, reliance on peer support, utilization of proactive behavioral interventions, and specific advice for future educators. The implications for practice underscore the importance of enhancing teacher education in behavior management while suggesting avenues for further research to address this critical need in special education training.

Enhancing Multi-Robot Slam: Centralized Lidar-Based Loop Closure Detection Approach, Basma Ahmed Jalil, Ibraheem Kasim Ibraheem

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The loop closure detection is crucial for global mapping and route correction in multi-robot simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). However, including loop closure detection algorithms in MR-SLAM increases the computational complexity and the required resources on the robot board and at the base station. In this paper, An Enhanced Multi-Robot Fast Localization Odometry and Mapping (EMR-FLOAM) to deal with computation complexity issue. The EMR-FLOAM algorithm addresses computational complexity and resource requirements by utilizing a two-stage non-iterative distortion compensation technique, resulting in optimized code and accelerated localization and map construction processes. The simulation of the proposed work has been tested on …

Vessel Trajectory Data Mining: A Review, Alexandros Troupiotis-Kapeliaris, Christos Kastrisios, Dimitris Zissis

Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping

Recent advancements in sensor and tracking technologies have facilitated the real-time tracking of marine vessels as they traverse the oceans. As a result, there is an increasing demand to analyze these datasets to derive insights into vessel movement patterns and to investigate activities occurring within specific spatial and temporal contexts. This survey offers a comprehensive review of contemporary research in trajectory data mining, with a particular focus on maritime applications. The article collects and evaluates state-of-the-art algorithmic approaches and key techniques pertinent to various use case scenarios within this domain. Furthermore, this study provides an in-depth analysis of recent developments …

Maxwell's Second Equation: The Gauss's Law For Magnetostatic Fields, Ashanthi Maxworth Phd

EM Fields With Prof. Maxworth

Gauss's Law for magnetostatic fields says that the total magnetic flux through a closed surface is equal to zero. In otherwords, there are no magnetic monopoles. This law has been applied in multiple mathematical derivations. Watch the short video where Dr. Maxworth explains this law. In the worksheet you can observe the magnetic flux generated due to a current through a straight coaxial cable. Note that the magnetic flux always exisit as close loops making the total net flux through a closed surface zero and the direction of the magnetic field can be derived by the right hand rule, i.e …

Eng 1000-001 College Composition Studio, Timothy Taylor

Fall 2024

No abstract provided.

How Eye See, Now I See, Michael Anthony Simon

Theses and Dissertations

Michael Anthony Simon’s paper addresses ideas surrounding the fluid nature of perception, time, and ideas of control, or lack there-of. Creating a symbolic relationship between paintings and sculpture. Simon both embraces and confuses the notion that understanding is never truly stable or secure.

To Swallow The Stars, Catie Dillon

Theses and Dissertations

Through abstract paintings of illuminated voids, Catie Dillon explores ideas of interconnectedness. In "To Swallow the Stars", she traces the layers of her process, examining the function of gesture, color, light, and space as a means to capture the ineffable.

You Are Not A Good Photographer, Byungsuk Yoon

Theses and Dissertations

This paper examines the medium of photography as a dynamic space for exploring the interplay between reality, memory, and imagination. It positions photography as an imperfect medium that operates on the boundary between predictability and uncertainty, embracing its inherent limitations as a source of creative potential. By addressing the tension between subjective experience and objective reality, this study redefines photography as a tool for continuous questioning and reinterpretation, highlighting its role in navigating the gaps between what is seen and what is imagined.

Victim/Perpetrator, David D. Moy

Theses and Dissertations

Throughout this text, David Moy will discuss the inner working of his investigation on image overload and materialization. Through tactics of blurring, erasure, and layering he achieves obfuscation in his printed media. In doing so, he questions the compounding nature of image/text that negate themselves in the larger context of time in the digital age.

The Farthest I Can Sense Time, Danielle Alhassid

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines the experiences of immigration, identity, and language through the lens of diasporic memory and intergenerational storytelling. At its core lies Communion of Empty Mouths (2024), a multi-channel video installation exploring the physical, communal, and ephemeral dimensions of language development and loss. The work juxtaposes live animation, tactile materials like ceramics, and experimental soundscapes to delve into the ancestral and embodied nature of linguistic expression.

Anchored in Yiddish poet Celia Dropkin’s text My Hands and inspired by familial narratives, the thesis critiques hierarchical and gendered dimensions of language, focusing on Yiddish as a diasporic medium of resistance and …

Xxx, Samuel Tucker Claxton

Theses and Dissertations

In XXX Tucker correlates the rise in online hookup apps and the fall of queer nightlife spaces to show how the internet has affected gay cruising spaces. They relate their installation-based work to the ideas of liminal spaces and Jean Baudrillard's

hyperreal. Further, they contextualize their practice within the scope of Robert Grober's work.