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2025-05-21 Seeking To Unify The Academic Calendar, Seattle U Proposes A Shift To Semesters, Diego Dumlao

The Spectator Online

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Systematic Review On The Treatment Of Emotional Abuse Victimization In Women By An Intimate Partner, Günnur Karakurt, Rhea D’Silva, Çerağ Oğuztüzün, Ankita Choudhary, Keming Gao, Shari Bolen

Faculty Scholarship

Purpose: Emotional partner abuse, often closely intertwined with physical assault, involves persistent emotional mistreatment by an intimate partner. Despite its significance, research specifically focusing on emotional IPV is limited. This study systematically reviews the effectiveness of treatments for women victimized by emotional abuse from an intimate partner. Methods: Following the guidelines outlined in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions, we identified four relevant studies published between 2010 and 2019 with interventions designed for survivors of IPV. Results: The total sample size of 857 was included in the current study (I² = 95%). Our systematic review revealed two …

“We Built Our Plane As We Flew It”: Communicative Resilience In Nonprofit Organizing During The Pandemic, Evgeniya Pyatovskaya

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation investigates how nonprofit organizations cultivate resilience through communication and practice during periods of disruption, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a case study of Apex for Youth—a New York City-based nonprofit serving low-income Asian and immigrant youth—this research explores how organizational members co-constructed resilience in response to both the pandemic and rising anti-Asian hate. Guided by the Communicative Theory of Resilience (CTR) and practice theory, resilience is examined as a dynamic, relational process enacted through daily organizational life.

Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, Formative Influences Timelines (FIT), ethnographic observation, and organizational documents. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed four …

Genome-Wide Association Study For Ashy Stem Blight Resistance In Usda Common Bean Germplasm, Ainong Shi, Deigo M. Viteri, Angela M. Linares-Ramirez, Haizheng Xiong, Senyu Chen

Horticulture Faculty Publications and Presentations

Ashy stem blight (ASB), caused by the fungus Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goidanich, poses a significant threat to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivation worldwide. Due to the limited effectiveness of fungicides against ASB, the development of genetically resistant cultivars offers an eco-friendly and sustainable management strategy. This study aimed to accelerate genetic improvement in common bean by integrating molecular breeding tools with conventional breeding approaches to enhance ASB resistance. A total of 335 common bean germplasm accessions from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) collection were evaluated for their response to the PRI21 M. …

Turning Analysis Into Action: Opportunities And Challenges In Implementing Wastewater Science For Public Health Decision-Making, Anna Gitter, Valeria Ruvalcaba, Katelyn Clark, Theresa Tran Carapucci, Fuqing Wu, Blake M Hanson, Jennifer Deegan, John Balliew, Eric Boerwinkle, Anthony W Maresso, Kristina D Mena

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

In the 5 years since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the field of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has dramatically expanded with programs implemented across the globe to monitor for SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses of public health concern. However, the best way to use wastewater surveillance data and inform local communities of the utility of wastewater science remains limited and sporadically discussed. Specifically, there is vague guidance regarding interpreting varying levels of viral loads in wastewater for public health significance. While collaborative efforts are key to implementing these community-specific wastewater surveillance programs, effectively using the data for public health decision-making still …

Global Dna Methylation Differences Involving Germline Structural Variation Impact Gene Expression In Pediatric Brain Tumors, Fengju Chen, Yiqun Zhang, Wei Li, Fritz J Sedlazeck, Lanlan Shen, Chad J Creighton

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

The extent of genetic variation and its influence on gene expression across multiple tissue and cellular contexts is still being characterized, with germline Structural Variants (SVs) being historically understudied. DNA methylation also represents a component of normal germline variation across individuals. Here, we combine germline SVs (by short-read sequencing) with tumor DNA methylation across 1292 pediatric brain tumor patients. For thousands of methylation probes for CpG Islands (CGIs) or enhancers, rare and common SV breakpoints upstream or downstream associate with differential methylation in tumors spanning various histologic types, a significant subset involving genes with SV-associated differential expression. Cancer predisposition genes …

“Somehow Form A Family”: Tony Earley’S Assertion Of Commonality To Highlight Difference, Emily M. Lewan

2024 Symposium

Tony Earley’s essay “Somehow Form a Family” presents a unique exploration of family life in America via the lens of satire. This paper delves into Earley’s adept use of exaggerated satire to illustrate the individual American family experience under the guise of complete commonality. Through employing formal analysis, television references, and biographical anecdotes, Earley develops a narrative that suggests universal experiences to be shared by all, only to reveal the diversity and complexity of every household. Insight from scholars Valentina Varinelli and Ayelet Kohn provides a deeper analysis of the implications of Tony Earley’s satirical approach. Their assessment highlights Earley’s …

The Play’S The Thing: Hamlet And The Rule Of Law, Aaron Graham Sr.

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Are All Criminals The Same? The ‘Ndrangheta & The Penitentiary Law System, Andrea Miceli

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Striking A Balance: Teachers’ Strikes In Guyana And The United States, Camilla Leonard, Claire O'Brien

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Oil Exploration In Guyana And Its Impact: A Closer Look At The Labor Sector & The Environmental Policies, Camilla Leonard

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Why Legalism Failed, Aaron J. Walayat Esq.

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Global Experiments In Transnational Justice: Examining The Case Of East Timor And Sri Lanka In Asia, Nishandeny Ratnam

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Best Practice For Managing Ai & Academic Integrity In Writing Assignments, Jordan Canzonetta

May Institute

No abstract provided.

Fan Perceptions Of Dynamic Ticket Pricing In Professional Sports: The Impact Of Transparency, Incentives, And Demographics, Joshua Greer, Nicholas Zoroya

The COSMA Journal

Abstract

Dynamic Ticket Pricing (DTP) has become a widely implemented strategy in professional sports, allowing organizations to adjust ticket prices based on demand fluctuations. While DTP optimizes revenue generation for teams, its impact on fan perceptions, purchasing behavior, and loyalty remains a crucial consideration. This study examines the influence of age, gender, pricing transparency, and promotional incentives on fans’ perceptions of fairness, trust, and purchasing decisions within a dynamic pricing model.

A total of 57 participants completed a survey assessing their attitudes toward DTP. Key areas of analysis included perceived fairness, willingness to pay for high-demand games, trust in pricing …

Cybersquatting: Does Re-Registering Trademarks Fall Under The Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?, Taylor Heath

The Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law

This paper will explain the arguments whether the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) prevents cybersquatting from re-registering a domain name, or if the ACPA only prevents cybersquatters from being the first to register a domain name, and concludes that due to the clear intent of the Act and the definition of register, the Act should be interpreted to cover all registrations. Part II provides relevant background including the pre-ACPA laws. Part III provides a detailed explanation of the ACPA, including Congress’s intent, the Court’s breakdown, and the existing law. Part IV provides the relevant case history prior to the circuit …

Methylprednisolone After Shoulder Arthroplasty Leads To Decreased Opioid Prescriptions Without An Increased Risk Of Infection: A Matched Cohort Analysis, Tej Joshi, Tuckerman Jones, Akhil Katakam, Daniella Ogilvie, Amanda Azer, Sefy Paulose, Balazs Galdi

Jefferson Hospital Staff Papers and Presentations

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Diagnostic Accuracy Of Nonword Repetition Tasks For Dual Language Learners And Monolingual Students, Elizabeth Hunt

Theses and Dissertations

Assessments for diagnosing language disorders (LD) can be biased for dual language learners (DLLs). Nonword repetition (NWR) tasks show potential as a less-biased language assessment measure for DLLs. This study explored the diagnostic accuracy of NWR tasks for diagnosing LD. There were 291 participants included in this study in first through fifth grades. Thirty-nine of the participants had LD and 86 of the participants were DLLs. Sixteen of the participants were DLLs and had LD. Monolingual participants were administered an English NWR task, and DLLs were administered both English and Spanish NWR tasks. These tasks were scored by percent phonemes …

Sustainability Challenges In The Semiconductor Industry Due To Geopolitical Tension, Malcolm M. Williams

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

This work examines how the valuable and sensitive semiconductor industry demonstrates the intersectionality of geopolitics, economic strategy, and environmental sustainability. It traces historical developments in semiconductor supply chains, highlights the global impact of U.S.-China tensions, and explores how sustainability goals are being reshaped by regional security policies. Using frameworks like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the Triple Bottom Line, and Impact Assessment, the chapter assesses the industry’s water and energy demands, carbon emissions, and trade disruptions. The analysis culminates in a discussion of policy recommendations aimed at balancing national security with sustainable innovation. Readers are encouraged to consider the broader consequences …

Enhancing Consumer Trust In Displayed Information Through Digital Price Tags In Retail Marketing, Mark Yi-Cheon Yim, Sukki Yoon

Marketing Department Faculty Journal Articles

Although digital price tags have been widely adopted in many brick-and-mortar retailers, our understanding of their optimal use remains limited. Considering their ability to easily update prices and promotional messages remotely, concerns have emerged regarding consumer trust in the displayed information. This study examines the role of digital price tags in retail marketing, with a particular focus on their effectiveness in building consumer trust in displayed information. To explore this, three online experiments are conducted to investigate strategies for enhancing consumer trust in the use of digital price tags. Studies 1a and 1 b provide evidence that digital price tags …

Hybrid Sentiment Analysis Of Police Social Media: Managing Big Data Impact On Youth, Alunood Yousuf Alamiri

Theses

The pervasive influence of social media has reshaped public communication, particularly for institutions like law enforcement agencies that rely on these platforms to engage with the community. As police departments increasingly utilize social media to disseminate information, interact with the public, and manage public relations, the need for effective sentiment analysis becomes crucial. Understanding how police messages are received by the public, especially by the youth, who are among the most active and impressionable users of social media, is essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring effective communication. This thesis, seeks to develop a comprehensive solution for this challenge. The …

Ud In The News May 9-16, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Associated Press, Fox News, The Conversation and outlets in Spain, Canada and Australia sought faculty expertise. Local media highlighted UD's involvement in the Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the Imagining Community Symposium.

Benefits Of Informal Practical Experiences As A Central Teaching Method In A Literature Of Adolescents Course, Jillian Harpster

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

This portfolio includes the course context and organizational format of a junior-level required course for pre-service secondary English teachers. Formatting and context information include teaching methods and course materials. As a central teaching method of the course, students are required to attend a practicum that is additional to their observational practicum (sophomore year) and their clinical practicum (senior year). In this way, the praxis of the coursework and the informal practicum serve as an intentional moment of praxis, while also scaffolding students towards their senior year practicum and beyond (student teaching, early career teaching). Ultimately, the argument of the portfolio …

Investigating Potential Sugar-Related Uncertainties In A Proxy For Ancient Co2, Liam Cooper

Student Theses and Dissertations

The ε_p proxy for ancient pCO₂ can potentially estimate ancient pCO₂ as from the evolution of rubisco-based photosynthesis, using the difference in stable carbon isotope ratios (δ¹³C) between fixed and inorganic carbon, assuming this difference is proportional to pCO₂. This study aims to address uncertainty with the use of photosynthetic microbes in proxies for ancient pCO₂. While previous studies address uncertainties related to the δ¹³C of initial fixed photosynthate (e.g., growth rate), we aim to address the effects of downstream carbon allocation. Specifically, if a significant fraction of fixed …

Lobbying Laws And Campaign Finance: Shaping The Trajectory Of Post-2008 Financial Reforms, Jessica Plepi

Student Theses and Dissertations

Following the 2008 financial crisis, the United States enacted financial crisis reforms, particularly the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to prevent future failures and enhance regulatory oversight of financial corporations. However, financial institutions pushed back against these reforms by utilizing lobbying and campaign finance mechanisms to weaken key provisions. Their efforts increased following the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010), which allowed unlimited corporate spending. This thesis argues that financial corporations significantly weakened key provisions of post-2008 financial reforms through lobbying efforts and campaign finance. Through a case study of JPMorgan Chase, …

Leaving The (Mother)Land: Nationalist Entrapment Of The Doubly Colonized Irish Woman In Joyce’S Dubliners And Boland’S Poetry, Blake Harrsch

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

This paper explores how James Joyce’s “A Mother” and “Eveline” and Eavan Boland’s “The Lost Land” and “Mother Ireland” illuminate the gendered sacrifices underpinning Irish nationalism through the lens of double colonization. Joyce’s female protagonists are caught between personal desire and cultural obligation: Mrs. Kearney’s assertiveness leads to public dismissal, while Eveline’s paralysis reveals the psychic toll of conflating domestic labor with patriotic duty. Boland’s poems, in turn, demonstrate how both staying and leaving reinforce women’s entrapment within nationalist ideologies. In “The Lost Land,” the mother’s grief is naturalized as part of her expected role in preserving the homeland, while …

Evaluation Of Knowledge, Attitudes And Vaccine Hesitancy Towards Mmr Vaccine Among Parents In The United Arab Emirates, Kamel A. Samara, Hiba Jawdat Barqawi, Deema M. Alhayali, Samah Mohamed Kannas, Rim M. Elmorsy, Eman Abu-Gharbieh

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

BACKGROUND: The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective, but vaccine hesitancy (VH) is a key barrier to achieving herd immunity. This study aims to assess the general attitudes and knowledge of UAE parents regarding measles and the MMR vaccine while identifying determinants of VH.

METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was done from 15th April 2024 and 5th June 2024. This study recruited 462 parents residing in the UAE using convenience sampling. Recruitment occurred through various social media platforms including WhatsApp, X, and Instagram, as well as in public by approaching parents in parks and malls. Information collected included …

Informatics Hygiene To Support Reuse Of Routinely Collected Health Care Data For Evidence-Based Practice, Elmer V Bernstam, Alejandro Araya, Matthew Decaro, Todd R Johnson

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

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Towards Universal Chemosensory Testing: Needs, Barriers, And Opportunities, Steven D. Munger, Kai Zhao, Linda A. Barlow, Duncan Boak, Katie Boateng, Susan E. Coldwell, Pamela Dalton, Richard L. Doty, Jennifer E. Douglas, Valerie Duffy, Frank A. Franklin, John E. Hayes, Howard J. Hoffman, Patrice Hubert, Paule V. Joseph, Jeb M. Justice, Joshua M. Levy, Julie A. Mennella, Marianna Obrist, M. Yanina Pepino, Jayant M. Pinto, Edmund A. Pribitkin, Christopher T. Simons, Mark W. Albers, Valentina Parma

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Papers

Millions of people in the United States experience a reduced or distorted ability to smell or taste. Chemosensory disorders such as anosmia (the inability to smell), parosmia (distorted smell), or dysgeusia (altered taste) have major impacts on health and quality of life including difficulty sensing dangers such as fire or spoilage, a diminished palatability of food and drink that can negatively influence diet and nutrition, feelings of social isolation, and an increased incidence of frailty, anxiety, and depression. Smell or taste dysfunction can also be symptoms of other health issues, including sinonasal disease, cancer, or neurodegenerative disease. Aging adults are …

Unlocking Musculoskeletal Anatomy: Enhancing Second-Year Medical Students’ Knowledge Recall And Self-Efficacy With A Physician-Led Ultrasound Session, Nathan Cowan, Abdus Sattar, Qian Wu, Allison N. Schroeder

Faculty Scholarship

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine whether exposure to musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound (US) enhanced medical students’ knowledge and self-efficacy in understanding basic US principles, MSK anatomy and physical examination, and use of US to evaluate MSK structures. Materials and Methods: Forty-three second-year medical students were divided into control (n = 22) and experimental (n = 21) groups. All participants completed a pre-session self-efficacy questionnaire and were encouraged to view a recorded 20-min MSK US lecture. All participants then attended a physician-led 35-min MSK US hands-on scanning session covering the shoulder and knee. The control group took a …