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Texas Bluebonnet Chapter, Daughters Of The American Revolution Scrapbook, 1974-1976

Lucretia Council Cochran and Texas Bluebonnet Chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution Scrapbooks

Scrapbook created by the Texas Bluebonnet Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution containing materials from 1974-1976

Caring For Our Neighbors: Public Prayer As A Pastoral Tool For Multicultural Communities, Gilbert Perez

School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses

Throughout 2025 and in the first few months of 2026 there has been an increased presence of immigration law enforcement in the state of Minnesota, which has extended into the central Minnesotan diocese of St. Cloud.

Accessibility On Campus: Ruane Ll05, A. Gross, S. Peifly, S. Gallagher, K. O'Neil

Education Student Scholarship

No abstract provided.

A Comprehensive Review Of The A* Algorithm: Evolution, Applications, And Future Trends In Path Planning, Saleel H. Abood, Hussein M. H. Al-Khafaji, Mohanned M. H. Al-Khafaji

Journal of Soft Computing and Computer Applications

Despite being a fundamental problem to autonomous robotics and intelligent navigation systems, path planning is still a challenge. The A^* algorithm is often used among search-based techniques for optimal search performance, as it's a tradeoff of computation. The above techniques have been developed for various applications as many versions of A^* Dynamic A^* (D^*), D^* Lite, Hybrid A^*, and Anytime A^* are suggested to deal with dynamic environments, real-time constraints, and kinematic restrictions. This paper comprehensively and structurally reviews the A^* algorithm and its major extensions, encompassing historical development, methodological …

Developing A Model To Generate More Digital Data Of Indian Languages For Multilingual Applications, Arya Bagde

Master’s Dissertations

Most of India’s scheduled languages remain critically under-served by language technology because parallel (translated) text — the raw material that modern multilingual systems depend on — is extremely scarce. Back-translation can synthesise such data automatically, but its quality varies enormously, and unfiltered synthetic data can be worse than no data at all. This dissertation develops a framework that generates synthetic parallel data for four low-resource Indian languages spanning three language families and four scripts — Assamese (Indo-Aryan, Bengali script), Bodo (Tibeto-Burman, Devanagari), Manipuri (Tibeto-Burman, Bengali script) and Santali (Austroasiatic, Ol Chiki)—and introduces CASCADE, a learned multi-signal quality gate that scores …

Extracurricular Video Game Use And Academic Achievement: A Systematic Literature Review, Christina Hartman, Theo Makanoa, Lucas Thoms, Aidan Lowry, Kaleb Chandler

English Student Research

A good deal of research exists on the relationship between student use of video games outside the classroom and academic achievement. Our systematic review aims to identify what patterns exist across research conducted in the last 20 years. We examined 62 research studies that dealt with academic achievement and extracurricular video game use and found that most studies identify a negative association between the two. However, this isn’t the case for all students. We identified three important variables (the amount of time spent playing video games, the time of day or week spent playing, and the age of the students) …

New National Publication Gives Guidance To Teachers On Ai, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – With artificial intelligence tools available on every phone, laptop and tablet, higher education has struggled to implement consistent recommendations for how and when AI can be used. A new national guide seeks to change that.

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Identifies Multidimensional Vulnerabilities In Older Adults With Heart Failure, Ci̇han Kiliç, Rengi̇n Demi̇r, Özlem Yilmaz Aykent, Zerri̇n Yi̇ği̇t, Pinar Küçükdağli, Banu Özulu Türkmen, Güli̇stan Bahat, Mehmet Aki̇f Karan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Heart failure (HF) in older adults is frequently accompanied by geriatric syndromes that remain unrecognized in conventional cardiac evaluations. The vulnerabilities of older adults with and without HF in terms of muscle strength, physical performance, functional capacity, frailty, nutritional status, cognition, mood, anxiety, polypharmacy, and comorbidity were investigated using comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA).

Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two academic outpatient clinics, enrolling 420 adults aged ≥60 years, including 92 (21.9%) with HF. Data included sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, and CGA parameters: handgrip strength, the Five-Times Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), …

Bridging The Methodological Gap In Multitrauma Literature: A Competency-Based Educational Framework And Clinical Appraisal Filter, Şaki̇r Hakan Aksu, Burcu Doğan, Merve Yazla

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The statistical complexity of contemporary multitrauma literature has increased considerably in recent years, which may pose challenges for clinicians seeking to interpret high-impact research and apply evidence-based practices. Characterizing this methodological landscape and exploring education-oriented approaches may help to improve the interpretability of the literature and support informed clinical decision-making.

Materials and methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on the 100 most-cited multitrauma studies published in Science Citation Index Expanded journals indexed in the Web of Science database between January 2018 and November 2025. The statistical methods used in each article were categorized into the three competency levels of …

Optimistic And Ambivalent Attitudes Toward Clinical Artificial Intelligence, Sevi̇l Uygun İli̇khan, Si̇nem Ülke, Mahmut Özer, Matjaž Perc, Yavuz Ayhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into healthcare systems; however, healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding AI remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to evaluate healthcare professionals’ perceptions of AI in clinical practice.

Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 260 healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and healthcare technicians working at a tertiary public hospital in Türkiye. Participants completed the Healthcare Professionals and Artificial Intelligence Questionnaire, which assessed demographic characteristics, AI knowledge, workplace AI use, attitudes toward AI applications, ethical and legal concerns, perceived professional impact, and educational needs.

Results: Most participants reported limited AI knowledge; …

Electronic Health Record Alerts To Improve Lipid Lowering After A Recent Myocardial Infarction, Dean G. Karalis, Benjamin Richter, Scott Hessen, Patrick Moeller, Laney K. Jones

Division of Cardiology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: This observational, quality initiative evaluated the impact of changing from a passive (dismissible) to an active (nondismissible without action) electronic health record alert on guideline-recommended lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) prescriptions in patients with recent myocardial infarction at risk for secondary events.

METHODS: We sequentially recruited a retrospective passive-alert (February 2018-July 2019; n=733) and a prospective active-alert (August 2020-January 2022; n=587) cohort of patients who triggered an alert to intensify LLT or order a low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) test if they had a recent myocardial infarction (within 12 months) and elevated (≥70 mg/dL) or missing LDL-C. Prescribed LLTs and cumulative percentages of …

Sicker Americans Are More Likely To Misuse Prescription Medications, Esther Oshaji, Andrew S. London

Population Health Research Brief Series

Prescription medication misuse is a long-term population health problem in the United States. This data slice uses data from the National Wellbeing Survey (N=32,789, 2021–2025) of U.S. adults ages 18–64 to examine how the number of chronic health conditions a person has is related to their misuse of prescription opioids, tranquilizers, sedatives, or stimulants in the past 12 months. The authors find a dose-response pattern: misuse rises from 2.8% among those with no chronic conditions to 11.7% among those with three or more conditions. Mental health conditions show stronger associations with misuse than physical health conditions.

Process Development Of C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze For Cold Spray, Trent Lamont

Dissertations and Theses

Nickel-aluminum bronze (NAB) is widely used for maritime components but is traditionally limited to casting due to its complex microstructure. Fine β′ phase formation in NAB is governed by the solid-state transformation of the high-temperature β phase during cooling. This ordered martensitic β′ forms via diffusionless transformation, contributing to brittleness. Conventional metal additive manufacturing (AM) techniques, such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Directed Energy Deposition, experience high in-process cooling rates that promote fine β′ formation, compromising mechanical performance. Powder production similarly suffers from β′ formation, often requiring additional processing. Cold Mechanically Derived (CMD) powders, produced from wrought feedstocks, retain …

Implementation Of A Standardized Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening Process In A Primary Care Clinic, Tanya M. Wonnacott

Doctoral Dissertations & Projects

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased risks of chronic disease, mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and premature mortality. Despite growing evidence supporting ACE screening, it remains inconsistent in many primary care settings, particularly among underserved populations. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate whether implementation of a standardized ACE screening workflow increased ACE screening completion and behavioral health referral within a nonprofit primary care clinic serving uninsured, underinsured, and refugee populations.

This project utilized a pre–post quality improvement design guided by Lewin’s Change Management Model and the Chronic Care Model. Interventions included standardized ACE …

Reliability And Validity Of The Turkish Version Of The Barthel Index-Dyspnea In Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension, Pinar Merç, Rengi̇n Demi̇r, Meli̇h Zeren, Habi̇be Durdu, Ümi̇t Yaşar Si̇nan, Mehmet Serdar Küçükoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The Barthel Index-dyspnea (BI-d) is a respiratory disease-specific tool developed on the basis of the Barthel Index (BI), which provides a simple and quick way to measure the degree of dyspnea in activities of daily living (ADL). Dyspnea is one of the most common symptoms of pulmonary hypertension (PH). The objective of this study was to explore the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the BI-d in patients with PH.

Materials and methods: A total of 73 PH patients were included in the study. Criterion validity was explored using the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, …

Postoperative Normocalcemic Hyperparathyroidism: A Comprehensive Analysis Of 510 Cases, Alparslan Ertenli̇ce, İbrahi̇m Kilinç, Mustafa Oruç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Postoperative normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism (NC-HPT) is defined as elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels despite normal calcium levels after parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). This study investigates the demographic, biochemical, and histopathological factors associated with NC-HPT in a large patient cohort and presents the follow-up outcomes.

Materials and methods: The initial study sample included 571 patients who underwent surgery for PHPT between January 2018 and January 2024, 510 of whom were analyzed retrospectively after the application of the exclusion criteria. Preoperative and postoperative biochemical parameters, bone mineral density, pathological findings, and follow-up data were evaluated. NC-HPT was defined as postoperative PTH …

Livelihood Transformation In Indonesian Peatland Communities: A Never-Ending Adaptation Strategy, Sulistya Ekawati, Sri Suharti, Murniati Murniati, Subarudi Subarudi, Moh. Andika Lawasi, Dicky Rachmawan, Ari Nurlia, Surati Surati, Nurul Silva Lestari, Bugi Kabul Sumirat, Handoyo Handoyo, Enkin Asrawijaya

Forest and Society

Local communities have mainly depended on peatlands for their livelihoods since ancient times. The peatland ecosystem plays a vital role, not only at the local level but also at the national and global levels. The important role of peatlands has shifted and influenced the government's policies, affecting the community's livelihood. This paper aims to analyse the shifting livelihood of local communities and formulate adaptation strategies for future challenges. The study employs a systematic literature review with NVivo for coding and themes categorization, providing a structured and transparent synthesis. The research results indicated that government policies often overlook local wisdom values …

Amicus Brief Superficially In Support Of Thaler’S Petition For Certiorari (Which I Guess I’M Not Going To File Now), Brian L. Frye

Maryland Law Review

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State Climate Superfunds: States Are Not Powerless To Hold Polluters Accountable, Daniel Milovic

Maryland Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Chatgpt In Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review Of Applications, Perceptions And Ethical Implications, Mahmoud Abdelrahman, Shiyu Hu, Ons Al-Shamaileh, Ramy Hammady, Nishara Nizamuddin

All Works

Purpose – This study aims to systematically review the emerging literature on ChatGPT in higher education, focusing on its applications, impacts and ethical implications from the perspectives of students and academic staff. By synthesising evidence across disciplines and geographical contexts, the review identifies key benefits such as enhanced learning efficiency and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, alongside challenges including academic integrity risks and unequal access. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive, student-centred understanding of ChatGPT’s role in higher education and to offer actionable insights for policy, practice and future research. Design/methodology/approach – This study adopts a systematic literature review (SLR) …

Third Space Thinking In The Secondary School Writing Center: A Model For A More Just Approach To Education, Annika Peacock

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis examines the ways that Homi Bhabha’s postcolonial Third Space theory aligns with writing centers, and more specifically writing centers in secondary schools. The thesis introduces Third Space theory in six characteristics and the ways that writing centers are Third Spaces. Next, through content analysis, 25 mission statements from secondary school writing centers are qualitatively coded to reveal what writing centers prioritize and understand about their center. The thesis finishes with a framework called Third Space thinking, providing examples of how writing centers as Third Spaces can help to develop a more just and equitable educational experience for students …

Reproducing And Analyzing The “Lost In The Middle” And “The Power Of Noise” Phenomenon In Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Kousik Samanta

Master’s Dissertations

Retrieval-Augmented Generation has become the way to improve Large Language Models. They help with problems like knowledge and hallucinations. Recent studies show that these models still have limitations. One big problem is the “Lost in the Middle” phenomenon. Models can’t access information in the middle of contexts properly. Another counterintuitive observation is the “Power of Noise” paradigm, which suggests adding unrelated documents can actually make the generation better. We know these happen in extractive QA tasks, but we don’t know if they happen in tasks that need complex reasoning. This dissertation looks into how position and noise affect Long-Form Question …

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Turkish Journal of Physics

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Manufactured Homes In The Mountain West, 2025, Yiselle Olivas Ruiz, Dre Boyd-Weatherly, Taylor Volk, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Housing & Real Estate

This fact sheet presents 2025 data on manufactured homes in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The Construction Coverage report, “U.S. States Investing Most in Manufactured Homes,” based on analysis from the U.S Census Bureau and Zillow’s Home Value Index, includes data on all fifty states. This fact sheet focuses on the number of manufactured homes, site-built home permits, and the average price of manufactured homes in the Mountain West.

Innovation Hubs In Mountain West Cities, 2025, Cason Noll, Sean Curry, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Economic Development & Workforce

This fact sheet presents data on 20 innovation-dense Mountain West cities across Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The CommercialCafe report, “Santa Clara, Berkeley & Tempe Lead Among Western Innovation Hubs,”  uses 15 indicators to rank 63 western cities for innovation hub activity across three categories: employment and talent, education, and business activity.

Using In-Home Air Quality Monitoring To Reduce Cannabis Secondhand Smoke Exposure In Children: Quantitative Pilot Feasibility Study, Vincent Berardi, Bradley N. Collins, Laura M. Glynn, Eusabeia Silfanus, Darby G. Lyons, Stephen J. Lepore

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Background: An estimated 5 to 8 million US children live with a parent who uses cannabis, and most cannabis users report smoking cannabis inside their homes, placing children at risk for cannabis secondhand smoke (cSHS) exposure. Indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring provides real-time feedback on airborne pollutants and has shown promise in reducing in-home tobacco secondhand smoke exposure, suggesting its potential as an effective harm reduction strategy for cSHS.

Objective: This pilot study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of using low-cost, off-the-shelf IAQ monitors to increase caregivers’ awareness of children’s cSHS exposure risk and to change …

Paths To Stability And Wealth: Evidence From The Habitat For Humanity Wealth Building Project, Yung Chun, Somalis Chy, Laura Evans, Xueying Mei, Stephen Roll

Center for Social Development Research

Owning a home has long been the most common way for American families build wealth—but for low- and moderate-income families, the route is rarely open and rarely simple. And handing a family the keys does not guarantee that the house will become an asset. This report sets out to answer a hard question: Can homeownership deliver lasting wealth to the families who have been locked out of it the longest, and what does it take to make that happen? This study presents findings from the first national evaluation of the Habitat for Humanity Wealth Building Project. The report examines how …

Interseismic Creep Along The Enriquillo–Plantain Garden Fault, Haiti, Estimated From Insar, Rishabh Dutta, Jeremy L. Maurer, Yi Chieh Lee

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The Enriquillo–Plantain Garden fault zone (EPGFZ) is a major left-lateral strike-slip fault in southern Haiti hosting several recent destructive earthquakes, including the 2021 MW 7.1 Nippes event with primary thrust-slip. To investigate how strain is accommodated in the vicinity of the 2021 event, we analyzed Sentinel-1 interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) data from 2017 to 2021 using a PS + DS (persistent + distributed scatterers) InSAR time-series approach to overcome decorrelation in this highly vegetated region. We reveal interseismic creep along the EPGF and adjacent Grand'Anse–Sud border faults, with pure strike-slip mechanism and rates up to 9 mm/yr. We suggest …

Editor’S Introduction, Michael D. Pante

Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints

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