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Relationship Between Social Media And Acts Of Domestic Terrorism And Extremism, Winford Rochelle Craig

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

After 9/11, domestic terrorism began to evolve in the United States and technological advances and the usage of social media (SM) increased exponentially. During the same era, technological advancement intensified and SM became one primary method of communication between extremists. SM has infiltrated into multiple segments of society, and became a method of transference of ideology, to the population of the United States. Domestic violent extremism (DVE) groups used SM to indoctrinate, train, and recruit individuals throughout the United States. The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the relationship between the increased usage of SM and the rise …

Nepali Oral Microbiomes Reflect A Gradient Of Lifestyles From Traditional To Industrialized, Erica P Ryu, Yoshina Gautam, Diana M Proctor, Dinesh Bhandari, Sarmila Tandukar, Meera Gupta, Guru Prasad Gautam, David A Relman, Ahmed A Shibl, Jeevan Bahadur Sherchand, Aashish R Jha, Emily R Davenport

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Lifestyle plays an important role in shaping the gut microbiome. However, its contributions to the oral microbiome remain less clear, due to the confounding effects of geography and methodology in investigations of populations studied to date. Furthermore, while the oral microbiome seems to differ between foraging and industrialized populations, we lack insight into whether transitions to and away from agrarian lifestyles shape the oral microbiota. Given the growing interest in so-called "vanishing microbiomes" potentially being a risk factor for increased disease prevalence in industrialized populations, it is important that we distinguish lifestyle from geography in the study of microbiomes …

Euphemism In Ai Discourse As Colonial Harm & Effect: Learnings From Subaltern Puerto Rico, Jacqueline Oquendo

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Through three integrated studies, this dissertation explores complex human-AI interactions by comparing the perceptions of two groups of U.S. citizens: subaltern Puerto Ricans and stateside Americans’ interactions with ChatGPT. This corpus-assisted Critical Discourse Analysis or CLCDA, triangulated with 1:1 semi-structured interviews, validates scholars’ concerns about the biases inherent in generative AI. Contributing to those concerns, this dissertation reveals that ChatGPT deploys discourse strategies that, when executed, facilitate digital colonialism. Euphemistic language is prominent among its discourse strategies, replacing controversial words, phrases, and topics with more palatable ones. When prompted on events of historical significance, I find that ChatGPT’s discourse obscures …

Mapping Gender And Territory: The Continent Allegories On European World Maps From The Late Middle Ages To The Renaissance Until The Early Enlightenment, Katharina Eva Oehmichen

Comparative Woman

The four-part set of female continent allegories, which originated in the early Renaissance, was born out of a European need for a new vehicle of thought that served the functions of representing imperial expansion and the superiority of Western science and civilization, while gratifying the curiosity of the readers about newly discovered lands at the same time. The shift from the Christian symbolic tradition of the representation of the continents on world maps mirrored the shift in Western perception and knowledge of the world and Europe’s position in it. Apart from geo-political and imperial agendas that might have favored a …

Environmental And Climate Changes And Their Effects On The Agricultural Sector In Iraq, Naba’H Ahmed Shams Al-Din, Sabah Nema Ali

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The objective of this study was to aims to highlight the economic impacts of environmental and climate changes on both developed and developing countries, with a specific focus on Iraq's agricultural sector Theoretical framework: The research dealt with environmental and climate changes and their effects on the agricultural sector in Iraq. The research problem revolves around the economic challenges facing Iraq, which revolve around the challenges of environmental and climate change, which exacerbate the problem of desertification, drought, and lack of water resources. Design/methodology/approach: The researcher adopted the deductive approach and the analytical descriptive approach to study environmental and …

Review Of Literature On Emirati Women With Disabilities, Their Education, And Career Prospects, Mohammed Humaid Aljanahi, Abdulfattah Yaghi, Ali Al Ahbabi

Journal of International Women's Studies

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant advancements in women empowerment and has established legal frameworks to support people with disabilities, particularly women (People of Determination, POD). However, there is a notable lack of information regarding the career choices of Emirati Women of Determination (EWOD). This literature review aims to address this gap by examining the limited research on EWOD’s career choices and the challenges they encounter. The societal stigma surrounding disabilities, especially with women, often results in underreporting which hinders data collection efforts. While existing research predominantly relies on qualitative methods, providing valuable insights, it lacks generalizability. This …

Review Of It's Not Where You Live, It's How You Live, Tony Kiely

Journal of Franco-Irish Studies

Review of It’s Not Where You Live, It’s How You Live: Class and Gender Studies in a Dublin Estate, by John Bissett, Bristol: Policy, 2023

Accreditation Rendezvous: A Confluence Of Tradition And Progress, Brian Murphy

Journal of Franco-Irish Studies

University accreditation serves as a crucial nexus between tradition and progress, reflecting the evolution of educational standards across time and geography. This article delves into the historical foundations of accreditation, tracing its origins from medieval Europe to contemporary standards. While exploring the global landscape, the article predominantly focuses on contemporary accreditation developments in Ireland, managed by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Amidst the digital age's challenges, including the proliferation of unaccredited online courses, Ireland's commitment to rigorous accreditation standards stands out. Innovative approaches such as micro-credentials and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are emerging, offering flexible learning options and recognising …

Foreword By The Guest Editor: Text, Performance And Community, Keith Murphy

Journal of Franco-Irish Studies

No abstract provided.

المعايير العالمية المشتركة لتقييم جودة البيئة السكنية, Nahar Bahij Abdelfattah Mr., Ali Salem Bahammam Prof

Emirates Journal for Engineering Research

تعمل الحكومات على تحسين جودة الحياة لمواطنيها من خلال مشاريعها وبرامجها التنموية. حيث يُعنى برنامج جودة الحياة، كجزء من برامج دعم تحقيق رؤية المملكة العربية السعودية ٢٠٣٠، بتحسين جودة حياة أفراد المجتمع. في حين يتطلب تحسين جودة الحياة العمل على تعزيز مجالات الحياة المختلفة والبيئة المحيطة. ومن هنا، تحتل جودة البيئة المبنية أهمية محورية، خاصةً في البيئة السكنية التي تُشكّل الجزء الأكبر من النسيج العمراني.

إن تلبية الطلب المتزايد على الإسكان بجودة تساهم في تحقيق أهداف رؤية ٢٠٣٠ وبالسرعة المطلوبة يستدعي وضع معايير سعودية لتقييم جودة البيئة السكنية. هذه المعايير ستكون مرجعًا لكافة مراحل التصميم، والمراجعة، والتقييم. ولكن استنباط هذه …

Uni Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications And Featured Awards Newsletter, V2i2, 2023, Rod Library. Research & Sponsored Programs. Uni Foundation. University Of Northern Iowa.

UNI Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications and Featured Awards Newsletter

Highlights the scholarship, research, and other scholarly work produced by University of Northern Iowa faculty, students, and staff.

This issue covers the period of July - December 2023.

Thin Corridors Limit Wildlife: Variance Of Tropical Carnivore Distribution And Habitat Use In A Critical Rainforest Corridor, Patrick H. Ross, Erik Patel, Rojo Nandrianina Ravelojaona, Charles Rasolondravoavy, Guy Irenel Raoloniana, Luke Dollar, Patricia G. Parker

Biology Department Faculty Works

Madagascar is acclaimed for its floral and faunal endemism and biodiversity. Among the island nation's most emblematic fauna are its native mammalian carnivores; they are members of the threatened and endemic Eupleridae family. The Corridor of Marojejy, Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve, Tsaratanana (COMATSA) is a newly protected corridor system that faces deforestation and lacks detailed assessments of its native carnivore community. We deployed 44 motion-activated trail cameras to identify which terrestrial carnivores are found within the rainforest corridor landscape of COMATSA-Sud and Marojejy National Park, and to examine carnivore occupancy, relative activity and the impacts of habitat edge. Our sampling array …

Beyond The Occupation: Palestinian Youth And The Struggle For Political Change, Tarik Mokadi, Ayman T. Yousef

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Objective: This paper seeks to understand the meaning of the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) apart from its symbolism of political change, the democratization process and citizenship beyond the prism of occupation. Emphasizing the post-2007 eras of split political and geographical topographies in the Palestinian territories, this study may be expected to analyze, among others, the following research questions: To what extent did and/or does the student youth movement develop democratic agendas or/and reconciliation within and among Palestine's factions? Methodology: The research design used was largely exploratory, in which two major techniques of data collection were utilized: semi-structured interviews and post-analysis …

Di Antara Dua Cita-Cita: Dinamika Doktrin Strategis Dan Implikasinya Terhadap Kebimbangan Perilaku Indonesia Di Laut Cina Selatan 2014-2023, Muhammad Raka Hadiyan

Indonesia Foreign Policy Review

Selama satu dekade ke belakang, terdapat dua sorotan isu strategis yang menghinggapi kemaritiman Indonesia: transformasi doktrin maritim dan kebimbangan perilaku strategisnya dalam tata kelola Laut Cina Selatan (LCS). Pada isu pertama, Indonesia tengah berada dalam proses perubahan doktrin strategis dari Wawasan Nusantara (Wasantara) menuju Poros Maritim Dunia (PMD). Sementara pada isu kedua, dinamika doktrin strategis tersebut diikuti oleh ambivalensi perilaku Indonesia dalam penanganan ancaman di LCS. Penelitian ini mencoba untuk menyelidiki keterhubungan antara dua isu tersebut menggunakan kerangka konseptual yang sebelumnya dikembangkan oleh Libel (2018) serta Feng & He (2021). Alhasil, didapat temuan bahwa proses transformasi doktrin maritim Indonesia mengalami …

No. 03: Covid-19 Impacts On Food Security Of Refugees And Other Vulnerable Populations In Canada, Sujata Ramachandran, Zhenzhong Si, Danny Ning Dai

Migration and Food Security (MiFOOD) Network

This policy audit explores the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Canada, with a focus on immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized communities, particularly in Ontario and the Waterloo Region. COVID-19 significantly exacerbated food insecurity in the country, adding to existing vulnerabilities especially in historically disadvantaged communities, who already faced barriers such as low-income employment, poor housing, and limited healthcare access. COVID-19 responses, including lockdowns and travel restrictions, disrupted food production, processing, and retail services. The supply chain disruptions, along with inflation, drove food prices to their highest levels in decades. Economic access to food became a pressing …

Issue 456: November 2024, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

No abstract provided.

Issue 455: November 2024, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

No abstract provided.

Sleep Quality, Sleep Quantity, And Sleep Timing: Contrasts In Austrian And U.S. College Students, June J. Pilcher, Elizabeth G. Rummel, Claus Lamm

Publications

Objective: The current study compared self-reported sleep in undergraduate students in Austria and the United States.

Methods: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index responses from 292 Austrian university students (237 females) and 313 U.S. university students (189 females) were analyzed. In addition to the standard scoring procedure for the scale and the individual components of the scale, the data were also evaluated as separate sleep quality and sleep quantity factors using ANOVAs. Sleep timing (bedtime, wake-time, and midpoint) was also examined using independent t-tests.

Results: Austrian students reported better sleep quality and quantity than the U.S. students. In addition, Austrian …

Metropolitan Planning Organization (Mpo) List Of Project Priorities (Lopp) Development Practices In Florida Final Report, Jeff Kramer, Taylor Dinehart, Tia Boyd

Transportation Planning, Policy, and Processes (TP3) Final Reports

This report examines the approaches and collaborative efforts of Florida's Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) districts in developing the List of Project Priorities (LOPP). Utilizing a literature review, surveys from all 27 MPOs and seven FDOT districts and case examples from four MPOs, the study seeks to improve LOPP practices. The survey findings reveal varied methodologies across MPOs in structuring LOPPs, with effective communication and coordination between MPOs, FDOT, and local governments identified as key factors for success. However, challenges such as funding constraints, political pressures, and procedural inefficiencies were also noted. Case studies highlighted …

Disability, Urban Influence, And Covid-19 Financial Hardships: Findings From A Predominantly Rural Sample, Mackenzie Brewer, Jodien Johnson, Kyra Davidson, Carson Mencken

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This study examined the financial impacts of the early COVID-19 pandemic among households with children and compared outcomes based on disability status and urban influence. Survey data were collected in fall 2020 by the Urban Institute from mostly rural households participating in the Meals-to-You program, which delivered food to eligible households with children in the U.S. due to school closures. Relative risk contingency analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to assess financial hardship from the pandemic. Sampled households reporting at least one member with a disability had greater odds of food insecurity, delaying purchases, depleting savings, and difficulty paying …

Interview With David Webber: Reflections On The Past, Present, And Future Of Labor’S Capital, David Webber, Alvin Velazquez

Chicago-Kent Law Review

No abstract provided.

Integrative Highway Rights-Of-Way Management To Reduce Stormwater Run-Off And Enhance Habitat, Madeline M. Showers, Robin M. Rotman

Faculty Publications

Nature-based management along highway rights-of-way (ROW) has been a focus in several states to benefit pollinators through supporting diverse and native vegetative communities. There is the potential to enhance the ecological benefits of this practice by integrating stormwater management into restoration plans and incorporating other complex, multidisciplinary factors. Historically, lack of technical assistance and limited resources has led managers to use unsustainable roadside practices that reduce the potential ecological services of the ROW; however, integrative management can aid in the prioritization of management efforts and link objectives of various resource agencies. In this literature review, we address the ecological impacts …

Tremblings November 2024, Western Aspen Alliance

Tremblings

Aspen Stewardship With PBR

Paul C. Rogers, Director, Western Aspen Alliance, Adjunct Professor (Environment & Society), Associate (Ecology Center), Utah State University

How do we effectively piece together aspen science for better management? This question has been the nexus of the Western Aspen Alliance's (WAA) mission since our 2008 inception. If you participated in one of more than 40 WAA field-based workshops you can attest that evolving research findings from numerous interlacing disciplines makes for a challenging science-management landscape. However, this clear departure from historical and linear 'command and control' approaches, though demanding, incorporates vital multi-dimensionality (e.g., social, cultural, institutional …

2024 - The Fifth Annual Fall Symposium Of Student Scholars

Symposium of Student Scholars Program Books

The full program book from the Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars, held in November 2024. Includes abstracts from the presentations and posters.

Repurposed Energy, Alexandra B. Klass

Minnesota Law Review Vols. 106:2 onward (2021-present)

Wildfires, weather extremes, and other conditions induced partially by climate change add urgency to the project of accelerating the clean energy transition from fossil fuels to zero-carbon energy infrastructure. Yet the hurdles to accomplishing such a massive industrial-scale transition are daunting. Indeed, large renewable energy generation projects regularly face denials or project-killing delays across the United States. This Article proposes a national policy to channel the bulk of new clean energy projects to targeted categories of both rural lands and urban, post-industrial lands that we define collectively as “repurposed energy” sites. Such lands will consist of marginal farmland, abandoned coal …

Reconstruction, And The Unfulfilled Promise Of Antitrust, Bennett Capers

Minnesota Law Review Vols. 106:2 onward (2021-present)

Wealth inequality remains as wide, and as troubling, as it was a half-century ago. While scholars have offered various explanations, there is a contributor that has escaped serious scrutiny: state monopoly power. It is not just that there is a long history of states and municipalities using their monopoly power to protect dominant interests, from enacting Black Codes to shuttering Chinese laundries to barring women, immigrants, and minorities from certain professions. It is also that states continue to use their monopoly power in ways that entrench inequality, from zoning restrictions to eminent domain to regulations that, in effect, bar Black …

Oils, Fats, And Their Products, Robert Yokel

Aluminum in Beverages and Foods: A Compilation

No abstract provided.

Document D'Orientation Sur L'Utilisation De Sondages D'Opinion Et De Vignettes Pour Mesurer L'Opinion, Les Attitudes Et Les Intentions Comportementales Du Public À L'Égard Des Mutilations Génitales Féminines, Dennis Matanda, Francis Obare Onyango, Chi-Chi Undie

Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices

No abstract provided.

Utilisation De Sondages D’Opinion Et De Vignettes Pour Générer Des Données Solides Afin De Mesurer L’Opinion/ Les Attitudes Du Public Sur La Mutilation Génitale Féminine Dans Le Comté D’Isiolo Au Kenya : Une Étude Pilote, Dennis Matanda, Francis Obare Onyango, Stephen Kizito, Chi-Chi Undie

Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices

No abstract provided.

Montana Resident Report: Tourism Impacts And Perceptions Of Recreation And Visitor Behavior Q1 2024, Carter Bermingham, Megan Schultz, Matthew Pettigrew, Glenna Hartman

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

A summary of Montana residents’ perceptions of others’ ability to appropriately participate in outdoor recreation. Other topics include community respect, as well as amenities and challenges presented from tourism.