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Towards Supporting Undergraduate Students To Become Lifelong Learners: A Multimethod, Multimodal, And Multigranular Analysis Of Motivation And Self-Regulated Learning In Context, Sierra Outerbridge

Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024

This publication-based dissertation includes three manuscripts with distinct statistical methods to investigate self-reported motivation, self-reported self-regulated learning (SRL), and enacted SRL processes in undergraduate student contexts towards understanding how students learn how they learn.

The first manuscript focused on 1248 undergraduate statistics students, utilized self-reported motivation, and interpreted logfile data of time spent within an online textbook through the lens of SRL using hierarchical cluster analysis followed by k-means cluster analysis to identify four distinct motivation clusters. Results from a repeated measures ANOVA suggest that students did not spend time differently within the textbook, whereas there were differences between motivation …

On High-Speed Breakup Of Water Droplets Behind High Mach Number Shocks, Sydney M. Briggs

Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024

Water droplet breakup in high-speed flow is a relatively popular experimental study to analyze breakup mechanisms. There is a plethora of experiments performed at low Mach number and low Weber number, but studies with higher speed flows and higher Weber numbers are less common. In this study, water droplet breakup is assessed using high-speed shock waves (Mach 2.3-above Mach 5) in a shock tube. Multiple methods are used to introduce droplets, and multiple different water purity levels are considered. An assessment was made into whether cavitation played a role in the breakup process physically, as this has been a budding …

‘Ein Eigentümlicher Apparat’/ An Extraordinary Machine?': An Experiment Feeding Kafka’S ‘In Der Strafkolonie’ (‘In The Penal Colony’) Into Machine Translation Engines And Generative Ai, Dr Michael Kane

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

No abstract provided.

Reimagining Intelligence: A Comprehensive Review Of Human-Centric Ai Systems And Their Societal And Healthcare Integration, Zakaria Benlalia, Ghada Al-Kateb, Mourad Mzili, Konstantina Diamanti

Mesopotamian Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) is rapidly emerging as a transformative paradigm, shifting the focus of AI development from mere algorithmic optimization to ethical alignment, user trust, and societal integration most notably within the critical domain of healthcare. This review offers a comprehensive examination of the principles, architecture, challenges, and future directions underpinning HCAI, with an emphasis on its applications in health-related contexts. We begin by exploring the conceptual foundations of human-centricity, including core values such as transparency, fairness, autonomy, and privacy, all of which are essential in sensitive environments like clinical decision-making and patient data management. The paper then surveys …

“We Aren’T Dying Yet, But We’Re On The Hospital Bed.” An Analysis Of Scottish Culture And Desire For Independence, Emma Walker

Honors Papers and Posters

Scottish culture has long often been associated with barbaric clans and whiskey; however, there is much more to this culture than meets the eye. After centuries of oppression and pushback on expressing cultural aspects of Scottish identity post the Union of the Crowns in 1603, Scotland has now emerged as a leader in re-establishing its culture and protecting it as well. This paper will aim to analyze how Scotland's cultural pride over time has changed and how this uptick in pride has also led to a political movement for independence. I argue that the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden, …

Journey To Understanding — An Introduction To North Dakota Tribes (2025), Cheryl Ann Kary Née Red Eagle, Sunshine Archambault-Carlow, Emma Jean Blue Earth, Carol Davis, Linda Gourneau, Oliver Gourd, Eugene Hale, David Henderson, Marilyn Hudson, Angeline Fourth Iron Road, Demus Mcdonald, Jt Shining One Side, Scott Simpson, Sharla Steever, Nicholas Asbury, Sashay Schettler, Lucy Fredericks, Native American Training Institute, United Tribes Technical College

North Dakota Tribal History and Culture Series

Journey to Understanding: An Introduction to North Dakota Tribes is an introductory booklet intended to give a quick overview of Indigenous culture in North Dakota. It is a starting point for the rest of the North Dakota Tribal History & Culture series. The booklet explains the names and backgrounds of the nations that share geography with North Dakota. It also teaches basic cultural competency to facilitate interaction for people from a different background. The content is presented in the form of self-quizzes with provided answers. Journey to Understanding was originally used within the North Dakota Department of Human Services (NDDHS) …

Facilitating Engagement In Meaningful Occupations Through Nature-Based Experiences, Sydney Johnson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Background: Many children, especially those living in urban areas, are spending less time in nature than ever before which is decreasing their engagement in meaningful occupations such as sleep, play, education, social participation, and activities of daily living. Interacting with nature can improve children’s emotional regulation, development, attention span, mental health, and overall well-being. It is important that children have access to nature and its benefits to ensure they are reaching their full potential in life. One method to improve children’s access to nature is providing them with nature-based activities that can be modified or adapted for those living in …

Archeota, Fall/Winter 2024, Sarah Miller, Kaitlyn O'Dell, Erica Leff, Peyton Walters, Joshua Insel

Archeota

Archeota is a platform for SJSU iSchool students to contribute to the archival conversation. It is written BY students, FOR students. It provides substantive content on archival concerns and issues and promotes professional development in the field of archival studies. Archeota upholds the core values of the archival profession.

Contents

A Tale of Two Film Archives: History and Impact of the British Film Institute and the Cinémathèque Française by Sarah Miller

Enhancing Archival Access with Sustainability: Insights from a Library Scholar Internship at Cal Poly Humboldt by Kaitlyn R. O’Dell

Farewell to Our Winter 2024 Graduate: Interviews with SAA Student …

Developing Mathematical Maturity By Solving A Given Quadratic Equation, Armando A. Amador, Nieves Angulo, Juan B. Lacay

Publications and Research

This article explores the instructional challenges faced by mathematics educators when addressing students’ limited background knowledge and underdeveloped mathematical maturity, two critical barriers to success in college-level algebra. Using the quadratic equation 2x2+x−3=0, which is reducible over the field of rational numbers ℚ ⊂ ℝ, we analyze how diverse solution methods—factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula—can support learning. An additional strategy, “Slide and Divide,” was introduced to promote procedural fluency and conceptual flexibility. To gain insight into students’ evolving mathematical maturity, an online survey was conducted to students at various levels of mathematics. The survey captured their perspectives …

Reevaluating Force Majeure Clauses In The Aftermath Of The Covid-19 Pandemic And Its Implications On The Entertainment Industry, Esther Animalu

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Graduate Catalog And Course Descriptions, Rochester Institute Of Technology

Graduate Catalog and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog And Course Descriptions, Rochester Institute Of Technology

Undergraduate Catalog and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

In Brief, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law

In Brief

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• Message from the Dean
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Lost In Translation: The Impact Of Intermediate Language Representations On Machine Learning Applications, Logan Cannan

Dissertations

Machine learning assisted binary analysis is an area of great interest in cybersecurity research. Training accurate machine learning models requires methods of binary lifting, which can require binaries to be translated through an intermediate language representation. This dissertation postulates that different intermediate language representations change the performance characteristics of these machine learning models. This dissertation takes a published machine learning frameworks as a control, modifies their input methodology to include different intermediate language representation transforms, and performs direct comparisons of model performance to ascertain bias in performance caused by different intermediate languages. This research enables the machine learning engineer, focused …

Increase Successful Outcomes With Technology-Driven Mergers And Acquisitions : Prioritize Post-Merger Integration Risk Mitigation, Kingsley Eromosele Usianeneh

Dissertations

In the post-COVID-19 era, accelerated engineering advances including Artificial Intelligence (AI) have increased firm’s reliance on technology-driven mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as an expedient strategy to bolster their technological innovation capabilities, retain competitive advantage and ensure sustainability. However, many M&As fail to achieve their strategic goals because of persistent challenges during post-merger integration (PMI). This dissertation adopts and integrates chapter 2 – chapter 4 to identify, theorize, and proactively mitigate the primary recurring PMI challenges that impede successful technology-driven M&A outcomes. Chapter 2 adopts PRISMA guidelines, conducts a systematic literature review, identifies, and synthesizes four persistent PMI risk categories: (1) …

A Path Analysis Of Predictive Factors Affecting Kangaroo Mother Care Practice Among Mothers In Communities In Upper East Region, Ghana, Francis Anaba Agana

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This cross-sectional descriptive correlational study aimed to explore the level of KMC practice among the mothers in communities in Upper East Region, Ghana, and to explore the direct and indirect effects of socioeconomic status, social support, maternal autonomy, self -efficacy and sociocultural norms on the practice of KMC in communities in Upper East Region, Ghana. The sample were 300 mothers of preterm and/low birth weight babies recruited by using stratified random sampling technique. This study applied the Socio-Ecological Model as a theoretical framework. Data were collected using questionnaires including socioeconomic status, social support, maternal autonomy, self-efficacy, sociocultural norms and KMC …

The Effects Of An Integrated Application Supported Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Program On Depression Among Adolescents With Non Suicidal Self-Injury, Russunan Jantarapakdee

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This randomized controlled trial with repeated measures aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated application supported MBCT program in reducing depression among adolescents with NSSI. The sample consisted of 96 participants who met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or control group, with 48 participants in each group. The experimental group received the program, was developed based on the MBCT framework proposed by Segal et al. (2013) once a week for 60 minutes over eight weeks. Sessions were delivered through both on-site activities at schools and online meetings via the LINE application, supplemented …

Molecular Investigation Of Clade Classification, Knockdown Resistance And Pathogen Detection Of The Head Louse (Pediculus Humanus Capitis) Collected From Children In Ang Thong, Thailand, Urooj Gul

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Human head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are medically significant ectoparasites due to their capacity to harbor pathogenic bacteria and the increasing prevalence of insecticide resistance. A total of 112 head lice specimens were collected from children in Ang Thong, central Thailand. Phylogenetic analysis of the mitochondrial cytb gene identified two well-supported clades, with clade A (69.2%) predominating over clade C (30.8%) in the studied population. Molecular screening revealed a high incidence of bacterial associations, with Staphylococcus aureus detected in 96.4% of specimens and Acinetobacter spp. in 2.7%. Furthermore, genotypic analysis of the voltage-sensitive sodium channel (VSSC) gene demonstrated a strikingly …

Recommendations For The Novel Assessment System In The Doctor Of Medicine Program From The Medical Students’ And The Educators’ Perspectives, Tanat Tabtieang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The 2024 Doctor of Medicine curriculum at Chulalongkorn University introduced a new assessment system comprising outcome-based assessment system with milestones, a non-tiered grading model with recognition of excellence, a professional development dashboard (PDD), remediation with re-examination, and a faculty-level student profile (FLSP). This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional survey design, complemented by a sequential exploratory element, to compare student and faculty perspectives using a questionnaire across five themes, analyzed with descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U tests, and effect sizes (ES). A total of 490 students and 285 faculty responded. When analyzed by theme, students showed greater confidence than faculty in the …

Antimicrobial Activity Of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Thai Herbal Extracts, Charuwan Pradabsang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SNP) using Thai herbal plants, namely Garcinia cowa Roxb. ex Choisy (S1), Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. (S2), Curcuma mangga Valeton & Zijp (S3), Momordica charantia L. forma abbreviata (Ser.) W. J. de Wilde & Duyfjes (S4), Persicaria odorata (Lour.) Soják (S5), Litsea elliptica Blume (S6), Gnetum gnemon Linn. var. tenerum Markgr (S7), Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl. (S8), Salacia chinensis Linn. (S9) and Brachypterum scandens (Roxb.) Miq. (S10), is considerably economical and safe. Plants and preparation methods can affect properties and bioactivity such as controlled temperature of SNP. This study aimed to assess the ability of aqueous …

The Development Of Surveillance And Monitoring Tools For Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management System For Public Health Emergencies, Kakanang Tosanguan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Thailand frequently experiences public health emergencies (PHEs) that severely disrupt pharmaceutical supply chain (PSC) management. This study addresses the urgent need for a specialized assessment tool to identify system weaknesses, support timely risk management, and enhance national preparedness planning.Methods: Utilizing a sequential exploratory mixed-methods design (July 2022–July 2024), the study began with a scoping review to identify existing frameworks. Following this, in-depth interviews with 36 key stakeholders synthesized conceptual domains. The draft tool underwent rigorous content validity assessment by 63 experts and was then pilot tested with 62 participants to confirm reliability (Cronbach’s alpha).Results: The evidence synthesis resulted in …

Optimization And Efficacy Of Car T Cells Derived From Newly Generated Anti-Cd22 Monoclonal Antibody For Blood Cancer Treatment, Wipawadee Ruengdej

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has revolutionized the treatment of B-cell malignancies. Nevertheless, relapse due to loss of CD19 expression remains a major clinical challenge. CD22 serves as an alternative target because of its consistent expression on malignant B cells, even in CD19-negative disease. Optimization of CD22-directed CAR design is therefore critical to enhance antitumor potency and persistence. Two novel anti-CD22 CAR constructs were generated from monoclonal antibody clones 24A7G6 and 29H9C8, each incorporating either a 4-1BB or CD28 costimulatory domain. The resulting CAR T cells were evaluated for proliferation, phenotype, and cytotoxicity against CD22-positive (Raji, Nalm-6) and CD22-negative …

Assessing Karen Indigenous Governance In Kaw Thay Ghu, Kawthoolei Through The Lens Of The Governance Vitality Framework, Phapi Rakdamrongphorn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This thesis examines how the traditional Karen governance institution of the Kaw sustains environmental conservation and community well-being in Kaw Thay Ghu, an Indigenous territory in Kawthoolei (Karen State, Myanmar). Situated within a conflict-affected landscape facing challenges from armed violence, displacement, and climate change, this study employs a qualitative case study approach, combining focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews with elders, leaders, and youth. The research applies the Governance Vitality Framework (GVF) to assess how the five interrelated dimensions of governance are articulated within the Kaw system: Strategic Adaptability, Connectivity and Collaboration, Wisdom from Local Experience, Creativity and Empowerment, and …

From Rice Farming To Plastic Recycling: Local Innovation And Agrarian Change In Minh Khai Village, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam, Phuong Linh Pham

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research analyzes the initiation and expansion of the plastic waste recycling business from the perspective of local innovation, and the agrarian consequences of this business in Minh Khai village, Hung Yen, Vietnam. Originating in the 1980s as individual efforts to diversify household livelihoods amid poverty, Minh Khai’s plastic recycling industry gradually evolved into a community-based economic ecosystem. This development was shaped by the opportunities created through economic reforms, the geographical advantages of certain regions, and the strong role of kinship networks in sharing knowledge and new livelihood models. This transformation in livelihood patterns has driven a transition in land …

Using Theory Of Planned Behaviour And Stigma To Predict Help-Seeking Behaviours For Mental Health Issues Among Thai College Students, Duong Hoang Anh Tran

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

With the high prevalence of mental health issues, especially among college students, research on help-seeking behaviour is needed. This study aims to investigate the theory of planned behaviour, as well as social stigma and self-stigma as extended factors, in predicting help-seeking intention. Help-seeking intention was measured through the intention to use free-of-charge mental health services provided by the university. A sample of 105 undergraduates studying at Chulalongkorn University answered self-reported questions regarding help-seeking intention, attitude toward help-seeking, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control (PBC), self-stigma, social stigma, knowledge about mental health, knowledge about mental health services, and informal help-seeking. Results from …

Chinese Students’ Mothers In Thailand: Transnational Education And Migration, Shan Li

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research focuses on Chinese mothers accompanying their children to study in Thailand, exploring their life experiences, identity transformation, and social adaptation within this transnational educational migration phenomenon. A mixed research method (questionnaire survey and interviews) was employed, systematically analyzing data from 151 questionnaires and 13 interviewed mothers. Results show that these accompanying mothers generally possess high levels of education and economic capability, with most abandoning their original professions for their children's education, forming a transnational family structure of husband remaining in China, wife accompanying her child in Thailand. While this model reinforces traditional gender roles, it also encourages women …

Evaluation Of User Experience And Usability Of Organization Super App, Ananya Kumhan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The digital transformation of organizations in Thailand has accelerated the development of internal systems that streamline workflows and improve accessibility to organizational information. Financial institutions, which operate with multiple fragmented systems, have increasingly adopted Enterprise SuperApps as a centralized platform that combines internal services such as corporate news, leave requests, employee directories, resource information, and meeting room reservations into a single application. However, usage statistics in several organizations indicate that continuous adoption remains relatively low. Many employees rely on alternative channels or use only selected features, reflecting challenges in user experience (UX) and usability. This study aims to evaluate the …

Partial Group Divisible 3-Designs, Apiwat Peereeyaphat

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

We introduce a generalization of group divisible 3-designs, 3-GDDs, with two groups and two indices. A partial group divisible 3-design, 3-PGDD(gı + g2, k; A, (21, 112), is an ordered pair (GrU G2, B) where G, and G2 are disjoint finite sets called groups) of size g1 and 92, respectively; and B is a collection of k-subsets (called blocks) of G, UG, such that every 3-subset of G; occurs in exactly 1 blocks in B, and every i elements of G and j elements of G2 occur together in exactly Mig blocks in B for i. i € (1,2} and …

Development Of Potentiometric Aptasensor For The Detection Of Escherichia Coli, Chalinee Auanphui

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

A potentiometric aptasensor was developed for the rapid and label-free detection of Escherichia coli (E. coli), a major food- and water-borne pathogen of public health concern. The sensor utilized a laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrode fabricated by laser engraving on a polyimide substrate, followed by modification with an ion marker, coating with a carboxylated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC–COOH) membrane, and immobilization of an E. coli-specific aptamer. The remaining surface was blocked with bovine serum albumin (BSA) to minimize nonspecific adsorption. Detection was based on changes in ion exchange between the ion marker and membrane upon the specific binding of E. coli to …

Evaluation Of Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation And Growth In Hemp From Chicken Manure, Vermicompost, And Wastewater Sludge With Biochar And Health Risk Assessment, Chutiphan Sangsoda

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has become an economically valuable crop with a wide range of benefits. To promote more sustainable agricultural systems, the use of recycled substrates has increasingly replaced traditional fertilizers. However, substrates such as dry chicken manure, vermicompost, and wastewater sludge (WWS) combined with biochar often contain heavy metal contaminants, which may pose health risks through exposure to hemp. This study investigated three cultivars Rosella, Superwoman S1, and Red Robin over a 120-day period. The objectives were: (1) to compare the effects of dry chicken manure, vermicompost, and wastewater sludge (with and without biochar) on soil nutrient quality …