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A Manifesto For Plant Science Education, Elizabeth Alvey, Andrea Paterlini, Mary E. Williams, Mia E. Cerfonteyn, Samantha Dobbie, Steven Dodsworth, Sonja D. Dunbar, Lauren R. Headland, Anastasia Kolesnikova, Pankaj Kumar, Silvia Manrique, Catherine Mansfield, Sebastian Stroud, Shannon Woodhouse, Hailey Ashton, Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso, Emily Breeze, Kelsey J.R.P. Byers, Chana P. Chetariya, Beth C. Dyson, Alec Forsyth, Beatriz Gonçalves, Camila Gonzalez, Daniel M. Jenkins, Joanna Kacprzyk, Kirsten Knox, George R. Littlejohn, Sara Lopez-Gomollon, Enrique López-Juez, Claudia Martinho

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Societal Impact Statement: Plants provide oxygen, food, shelter, medicines and environmental services, without which human society could not exist. Tackling pressing and global challenges requires well-trained plant scientists and plant-aware individuals. This manifesto provides a practical evidence-based vision to strengthen plant science education, focused on five strategic priorities. It is relevant to all stakeholders within plant science and beyond: from frontline educators to institutional leaders; from commercial or charitable professionals to entrepreneurs and donors; from individual community members to their legislative representatives. Strengthening plant science education demands concrete actions from all stakeholders, ultimately to the benefit of us all. Summary: …

Systematic, Bibliographic And Statistical Aspects On Multi Generation Recycled Concrete Materials Research: A Review, Henrique Comba Gomes, Maozhou Meng, Katie Jones, William Vevers, Aissa Bouaissi, Boksun Kim

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

This article aimed to review the current literature related to the topic of multiple generation recycled concrete materials considering systematic, bibliographic and statistical aspects. The review was conducted from an adaptation from the systematic review for engineering and experiments (SREE) method. Papers wrote in English with scientific relevance, title and abstract full aligned with the topic were selected from Scopus and Web of Science databases. Bibliographic aspects highlighted the research novelty, the quality of research and prominence for future works. The systematic review aimed to provide insights in the literature concerning multiple recycling concrete materials. Some of the main aspects …

Analysis Of Construction Trends On California’S Central Coast, Erik G. Asplund

Construction Management

The California Central Coast experiences sustained housing demand and infrastructure pressure, yet it lacks the visible concentration of construction firms found in larger markets. This study examines why construction activity in the region appears limited despite a strong demand. Using a qualitative, interview-based approach, four construction companies who operate across Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties were interviewed to identify recurring themes related to labor, environmental regulation, housing feasibility, technology adoption, and future outlooks. The study concludes that structural constraints rather than lack of opportunity limit the scalability of construction on the Central Coast.

Factors Impacting Wildland-Urban Interface (Wui) Fires: A Systematic Literature Review, Albert Jimenez

Construction Management

Fires in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) pose a significant danger to communities. The WUI refers to the space where development meets vegetation. Significant research has been conducted into wildfire and WUI vulnerability across the world to help combat vulnerability. These include the identification of factors of vulnerability to create indices that quantify vulnerability, and address scope gaps and inconsistencies within literature. However, existing research seems to be fragmented in finding the WUI vulnerability factors and often it focuses on wildfires and not WUI fires. The objective of this systematic literature review is to synthesize wildfire vulnerability factors identified in the …

Immigration-Related Workforce Instability And Its Impact On Residential Construction Operations In California, Ana Castro

Construction Management

Labor availability has become a major challenge for California’s residential construction industry, especially as immigration policies change and its workforce becomes more unstable. Most past research looks at overall labor statistics and industry trends, but not at how these issues affect construction projects day to day. This qualitative case study looks at how immigration policy and labor conditions affect the daily operations of a residential construction company in California. The research is based on six semi-structured interviews conducted with five superintendents and one executive leader. The results show that immigration-related labor challenges differ by location within California. Participants commonly described …

Incidence Of Cancers Among Children Living With Hiv In Malawi After Widespread Availability Of Antiretroviral Therapy: A Population-Based Study, Casey L Mcatee, Fatsani Manase, William Kamiyango, Jimmy Villiera, Mark Zobeck, Joseph Mhango, Allison Silverstein, Samuel Maloya, Apatsa Matatiyo, Eluness Simwela, Honour Mhango, Desire Hellings, Brigid O'Brien, Claudia Wallrauch, Tom Heller, Matthew Painschab, Kate Westmoreland, Atupele Mpasa, Rizine Mzikamanda, Nmazuo Ozuah, Joseph Lubega, Nader Kim El-Mallawany, Carl E Allen, Michael E Scheurer

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Purpose: Few data describe the modern epidemiology of pediatric HIV-associated cancers in sub-Saharan Africa, home to over 80% of the world's children living with HIV. This study evaluated the incidence of cancers among these children over 15 years after widespread antiretroviral therapy (ART) adoption in Malawi.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective population-based cohort study leveraging multiple independent data sources comprehensive of all cancer diagnoses among children living with HIV in Northern and Central Malawi between 2010 and 2024. HIV-associated cancers were defined as those cancers with well-established epidemiologic associations with HIV. Cumulative incidence and average annual percent change were estimated …

Pennies In The Bank: Building Background Knowledge, Brooke Lee Webster

Journal of English Learner Education

Abstract

Across the United States, teachers are met with stringent time requirements that may not align with the needs of the students inside the classroom. This paper explores the efforts of condensing and prioritizing in a diverse classroom. Through a reflective narrative of teaching comprehension to emerging bilingual students, this paper presents a structure that leverages morning meetings and discussion as prongs for maximizing the benefit of students within limited instructional minutes. Tasks that build competence, confidence, and connection cycle to foster the environment that students need to thrive. Additionally, this paper investigates the role of building background knowledge in …

The Effects Of Public Policy Territorialization On Human Development In Morocco: A Case Study Of The Indh In The Al Haouz Province, M’Hamed Ennosse, Zakaria Kadiri, Aziz Mechouat

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

This research analyzes the impact of the territorialization of public policies in Morocco, focusing on INDH (National Initiative for Human Development) projects within the Al Haouz province. Utilizing a qualitative approach (interviews and field observations), the study evaluates the effectiveness of this mechanism in reducing local disparities. While the results indicate improved access to basic services, they also reveal major flaws: the capture of resources by local elites, the exclusion of vulnerable populations, and a lack of sustainability. The analysis highlights the ambivalent nature of this territorialization which, due to a lack of genuine participatory governance, struggles to reduce deep-seated …

Advances In Culture, Tourism, And Hospitality Research: Volume 1, Cihan Cobanoglu, Hanqin Qiu, Jiaying Lyu, James H. W. Shen

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This is the first volume of the Advances in Culture, Tourism, and Hospitality Research Book Series.

Moving Onward: Reframing Illinois' Role On The Underground Railroad For The Classroom, Eric Krupa, Zach Bishop

Professional Learning Day

Join Eric Krupa and Zachary Bishop, cofounders of the Illinois Network to Freedom Collective, as they discuss recent efforts to: “explore, research, and commemorate Freedom Seeking and the history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois.” With groundbreaking new research and legislation leading the way forward, discover how to approach this difficult, and oft-misunderstood period of time. Learn how to apply these new findings to an already-overloaded classroom setting, and collaborate with experts across the State.

School Climate As Primary Prevention: Mental Health And Violence Outcomes Among Lgbtq+ Youth In The U.S. South (2015–2024), Latarsha H. Michael, Brieah D. Hudson, Kenya T. Horne

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) adolescents in the U.S. South experience disproportionately high rates of bullying, discrimination, depression, and suicidality. Supportive and inclusive school climates are identified as key protective factors that can mitigate these risks and function as primary prevention against violence. This systematic narrative review synthesizes peer-reviewed research and high-quality survey reports published between 2015 and 2024 that assess school climate, mental health, and violence-related outcomes among LGBTQ+ youth with representation from Southern states, including Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, 1,167 records …

Gun Violence And Maternal Mortality In The Mississippi Delta: A Dual Public Health Crisis, Nelson Atehortua, Mary Shaw-Ridley

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

No abstract provided.

Archives And Children's Knowledge, Elliott Kuecker, Ashley Rockenbach

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

This article argues for the importance of collecting works created by children—not just about and not just for—in formal archival collections. Framed through the ideas of legitimate knowledge and epistemic injustice, this piece combines notions important to children’s rights activists and childhood studies scholars with the role archives can play in preserving children’s knowledge through child-created materials. The authors describe how researchers struggle to find work created by children within archives, impacting the ability to create child-centered research that centers children’s views of the world as prominently as adult views of the world. Some collections that do include child-created materials …

Rise Of The Machines: Algorithmic Zoning For Climate Risk, Stephanie M. Stern, Cherie Metcalf

Maryland Law Review

No abstract provided.

Decades Of Dress: The Collection Of Mrs. Louise St. John Taylor, The Reece Museum, East Tennessee State University

The Reece Museum Exhibition Publications

The primary purpose of creating an exhibition showcasing the clothing of Louise St. John Taylor (July 5, 1897 – Sept. 29, 1998), is to tell the story of her life through means of object-based storytelling, utilizing her clothing and related artifacts from the Reece Museum’s permanent collection. Significant artifacts associated with her various styles weave a tapestry of her life, commemorate different eras, and showcase the diversity in her collection. The displayed articles of clothing and accessories were donated by the family of Mrs. Taylor. The artifacts outside of her collection chosen to accompany her clothing come from the Harris …

Evolving From Stereotyping To Diversity, Linnea Warren

SOURCE Explore Program

Dolls of Our World is a geography game from around the 1950s in SCRC’s Plastics Artifacts Collection in which the player matches a doll to their flag based off outfit and short description. I wanted to know why Africa was not included, and overall, how geography games and teaching diversity have changed. I read several papers, including on plastic-color technology and the history of Black dolls. According to the categorization of “Gamification & Geography Education: A Survey & Typology of Games,” Dolls of Our World uses a storytelling narrative to teach, seen with the clothes and incorporation of people (however …

Cultural Science Night, Jiyoon Yoon

Mavs Open Press Open Educational Resources - Archive

This book is to learn water and weather by integrating with other cultures. This textbook is organized around two interconnected components. The first component provides cultural knowledge of China, India, Korea, and Mexico. The second component focuses on culturally responsive science instruction created for the Cultural Science Night event, an occasion in which teachers present hands-on, culturally responsive science activities in collaboration with students.

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The Culture Cure: Behavioral Supervision And The Regulation Of Financial Institutions, David B. Lourie

Mercer Law Review

This Article advances a normative claim: U.S. financial regulators must move beyond primarily adversarial, enforcement-driven models and adopt behavioral supervisory tools—particularly elements of culture assessments—to proactively help guide ethical firm conduct and mitigate systemic risk. Importantly, the proposal here is incremental and resource-efficient. Many recommendations place the onus on firms to assess and demonstrate their culture, while regulators set expectations, review outputs, and selectively verify findings. The framework proceeds in progressive stages—beginning with voluntary, partnership-based initiatives, moving toward light-touch integration within existing examinations, and scaling only where persistent governance weaknesses or systemic risks warrant closer attention. This tiered approach reflects …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, February 27, 2026, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Scarlet - Volume Civ, No. 8 (February 27, 2026), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The February 27, 2026 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University.

The Northeast Snow Survey (Ness) Feasibility Study Interest Holder Engagement Report, Sarah Nelson, G. Murray, B. Lineman, Franklin B. Sullivan, Elizabeth Burakowski, J. Beneš, J. Clayton, Alexandra R. Contosta, A. Grunes, H. Hofman, S. Koehler, C. Mccarthy, S. Mckim, C. Nadeau, K. Phillips, C. Schmitt, M. Stewart, D. Tappa, M. Webb, L. Zukiewicz

Faculty Publications

The Northeast Snow Survey (NESS) Feasibility Study was launched to address a critical gap in snowpack and weather monitoring across the northeastern United States. Unlike the western U.S., which benefits from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) network, the Northeast lacks a coordinated, automated, real-time snow monitoring system—particularly at higher elevations where snowpack dynamics most strongly influence flooding, water supply, ecosystems, outdoor recreation, and working lands.

Funded through the FY2023 federal omnibus bill, the NESS Feasibility Study includes two phases: Phase 1–the content of this report–focused on interest holder engagement and …

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

A Revision Of The Psammophilic Genus Liobuthus Birula, 1898 (Scorpiones: Buthidae), With A Description Of Four New Species From Central Asia, Victor Fet, František Kovařík, Graeme Lowe, Matthew R. Graham

Euscorpius

The rare Central Asian psammophilic scorpion genus, Liobuthus Birula, 1898 (Scorpiones: Buthidae), is revised. Five species are delineated according to results from three species delimitation approaches using mitochondrial DNA. Results are supported by diagnostic morphology, including an assessment of the distinctive neobothriotaxy. The type species, L. kessleri Birula, 1898, is confirmed for Iran (northeast), Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan (south). Four new species are described: L. atamuradovi sp. n. (Turkmenistan),  L. danovi sp. n. (Kazakhstan, northern Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan), L. shukurovi sp. n. (southwestern Tajikistan), and L. vachoni sp. n. (southern Kazakhstan), The unique additive neobothriotaxy (on both pedipalp femur and patella) …

Introduction: Rethinking Circulation In Italian Film And Media, Simone Brioni Dr., Rachel Johnson, Shelleen Greene

Department of English Faculty Publications

This introduction to the special issue ‘Rethinking Circulation in

Italian Film and Media’ reconsiders how Italian audiovisual culture

moves across borders – industrially, geographically, linguistically,

and digitally. By focusing on the complex dynamics of circulation,

the essays gathered here trace the evolving connections between

production and distribution, exploring how contemporary modes

of localization, translation, and platform curation shape the

visibility and cultural capital of Italian cinema in global contexts.

From streaming giants such as Netflix to curated services like

MUBI, and from film festival circuits to independent film-making

networks, the issue interrogates how transnational infrastructures

of distribution redefine what counts …

Assessing Tree Species Diversity In Forests Using Combined Remote Sensing Data, Tufan Demi̇rel

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Tree species diversity (TSD) is a critical biological variable for ecosystem functioning and sustainable forest management.This study aimed to model TSD in forest ecosystems using spectral and texture metrics extracted from Sentinel-2, WorldView-3,and PlanetScope satellite imagery, and structural metrics derived from LiDAR data. Tree species data collected through field surveyswere used to calculate Shannon, Simpson, and species richness biodiversity indices. These biodiversity indicators were then related toexplanatory variables derived from remote sensing (RS) metrics. The Boruta algorithm was applied for variable selection and randomforest regression analysis was used for modeling. The results show that combining LiDAR and satellite data is …

Family Imprint Reveals Basin-Wide Patterns Of Amazon Forest Embolism Resistance, Julia Valentim Tavares, Emanuel Gloor, Thiago S.F. Silva, Rafael S. Oliveira, Fernanda Coelho De Souza, Caroline Signori-Müller, Francisco Carvalho Diniz, Luciano Pereira, Martin Acosta, Martin Gilpin, Manuel J. Marca Zevallos, Carlos A. Salas Yupayccana, Flor M. Perez-Mullisaca, Halina Jancoski, Marina Corrêa Scalon, Beatriz Schwantes Marimon, Ben Hur Marimon Junior, Yadvinder Malhi, Imma Oliveras Menor, Lucy Rowland, Patrick Meir, Paulo Bittencourt, Antonio Carlos Lola Da Costa, João Antônio R. Santos, Renata Teixeira De Oliveira, Adriane Esquivel-Muelbert, Esteban Álvarez-Dávila, Miguel N. Alexiades, Edmar Almeida De Oliveira, Ana Andrade

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Amazon rainforests face intensifying water stress due to increases in vapour pressure deficit and changing hydrological regimes. Embolism resistance (Ψ₅₀) is a critical metric of tree survival under drought conditions, it is defined as a plant’s capacity to resist disruption of xylem water flow due to air bubble formation from water stress. However, measurements of Ψ₅₀ are only available for a limited number of Amazon locations and species. Conversely, data on forest taxonomic composition are abundant across Amazonia, and if Ψ₅₀ is conserved phylogenetically, these data could provide a way to scale-up drought resistance patterns. Here …

Recognizing Structural And Social Determinants Of Health In The Diagnosis And Care Of Dementia, Shana D Stites, Sharnita Midgett, Nisha Patel, Kimberly Halberstadter, Rosalie Schumann, Marissa L Streitz, Yidan Shi, John C Morris, Jason Flatt, Crystal M Glover, Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Structural and social determinants of health are environmental conditions that affect individuals' health and functioning across the life course. These determinants are salient factors at the apex of individual psychology, community variables, and larger sociological factors, exerting prominent effects on individuals' wellbeing. The National Institute on Aging seeks to understand their influence on aging and Alzheimer's disease. We propose that the benefits of doing so may reach beyond knowledge of disease mechanisms - it may also improve clinical outcomes. We describe efforts introducing structural and social determinants of health data into the national network of Alzheimer's disease research centers. We …

Preferred Panethnic Terms Among Latina/O And Hispanic Sexual And Gender Minority People, Alexis Ceja, Nguyen K. Tran, Juan M. Peña, David J. Kinitz, Devin Hursey, Ramon Ramirez, Lilia Cervantes, Micah E. Lubensky, Juno Obedin-Maliver, Annesa Flentje, Mitchell R. Lunn

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Importance Latino and Hispanic individuals in the US represent a diverse and growing population, including a significant number of sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals whose identities challenge the use of a single panethnic (ie, ethnicity) label. Little is known about SGM individuals’ preferences for panethnic terms. Objective To understand Latino and Hispanic SGM individuals’ preferences and rationales for panethnic terms. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional study used survey data from SGM-identifying Latino and Hispanic adults in The PRIDE Study, an online, community-engaged cohort of SGM adults in the US completing 2021 or 2022 annual questionnaires, with qualitative analysis …

Integrating Island Local Wisdom Into Project-Based Learning: A Strategy To Enhance Critical Thinking Skills In Coastal Primary Education, Miirwan Rambe, Mohammad Yusuf Randy

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research was driven by the identified deficit in critical thinking skills among elementary students at UPTD SDN 010131 Pulau Rakyat Tua, largely attributed to traditional teacher-centered instruction and a lack of contextualized, project-based learning. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model integrated with local wisdom on the critical thinking proficiency of fifth-grade students. Utilizing a pre experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved 30 students as the experimental sample. Data were collected through validated critical thinking tests and structured observation sheets. The results indicated a significant enhancement in student performance, …

Art And The Good Neighbor Policy: Grace Morley’S Role In The Office Of Inter-American Affairs Art Committee During World War Ii, Andrea Matallana

Journal of International Women's Studies

This article examines the pivotal role of Grace McCann Morley in promoting Latin American art in the United States during the era of the Good Neighbor Policy (1933). As director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and a key figure in the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs (OCIAA), Morley challenged Eurocentric perspectives and advocated for Latin American art’s unique identity. The article focuses on her organization of itinerant exhibitions, highlighting the cultural diversity of Latin American art while navigating political and institutional obstacles. Using archives and correspondence, I reassess Morley’s contributions to the cultural diplomacy efforts …