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Fp-25-32 Marriage-Divorce Ratio In The U.S.: Geographic Variation, 2024, Krista K. Westrick-Payne

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.

Fp-25-33 Number Of Children Living In Households Headed By Same-Sex And Different-Sex Couples, 2023, Christopher A. Julian, Krista K. Westrick-Payne, Wendy D. Manning

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.

Fp-25-34 Older Parents’ Expectations Of Care From Children By Parents’ Nativity Status, Race, And Educational Attainment, Elisa Hernandez, Jaycob Applegate, Jenjira Yahirun

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

No abstract provided.

Curbing Harmful Force: Mandatory Jiu-Jitsu Training For Police, Mason Arent

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

From Choice To Justice: Examining The Intertwined Oppression Of Abortion Restriction And Family Policing, Casey Callahan

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

The Cbp One App: A Virtual Manifestation Of The American Government's Failure To Uphold Its Moral And Legal Obligations To Asylum Seekers, Joseph Choe

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Terrorizing Who? Luigi Mangione's Terrorism Charge And The Threat To Capital, Julia Hopkins

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

No Child Left Behind: Individualized Active Shooter Drill Planning As A Requirement Of A Free, Appropriate Public Education, Anna Patton

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Disposability And Survival: The Legal And Social Marginalization Of Black Transwomen, Rachel Still

Public Interest Law Reporter

The criminalization of Black transwomen emerges not as an incidental consequence of law but as a deliberate, structural process intertwined with a long history of racial, gendered, and class-based oppression. From the horrors of slavery to contemporary policing, the state has consistently defined and regulated Black trans bodies through a lens of disposability. This article explores the historical and contemporary forces that contribute to the marginalization and criminalization of Black transwomen, emphasizing how race, gender, and socio-economic status intersect to create a landscape of legal violence that continues to shape their lives and deaths.

The experiences of Black transwomen reveal …

Prisons Built On Toxic Sites: Eighth Amendment Protections For Pregnant Incarcerated Persons, Bianca Stockmeier

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Resource List, Public Interest Law Reporter

Public Interest Law Reporter

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Public Right Vs. Private Interest: The Role Of Corporate Entities In Eroding Free Expression, Jack Henry

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Insulin: America’S Deadly Pharmaceutical Profiteering Crisis, Elizabeth Hernandez

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Did The Supreme Court Authorize Kidney Discrimination? An Analysis Of Marietta Memorial Hospital V. Davita Dialysis, Emily Miller

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Calculated Ignorance: The Trump Administration’S Indifference To The Climate Crisis, Payton Fallick

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Flipped Classroom Versus Lecture: A Quasi-Experimental Study Evaluating The Performance Of Dental Students.”, Manal Elhijazi, Ihsane Benyahya

Health Sciences

Background: The flipped classroom is an active pedagogical modality that improves learning, autonomy and critical thinking. This work aims to evaluate the impact of the flipped classroom on student performance compared to the lecture in a biomaterials course.

Material and methods:Second-year dental students were invited to participate voluntarily in this quasi-experimental study .Thus, they were divided into two groups: one group benefited́ from the flipped classroom while the control group attended the lecture. At the end of a formative evaluation for both groups, their average grades were compared using Student's test (significance threshold set at p

Results : …

The Unfulfilled Promise Of Obergefell For Children Of Lgbtq+ Parents: Advancing Non-Discrimination Laws For Familial Association, Jeffrey Dodge

Faculty Scholarship

Since the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, same-sex marriages have increased significantly in the United States. The American Community Survey data collected in 2022 shows that there are around 1.3 million same-sex couple households in the country, up from 565,000 in 2028. Just over half of these couples are legally married, up nearly 400% from prior to Obergefell. This data not only shows the significance of Obergefell for the LGBTQ+ community, but it also frames a generational shift in attitudes on marriage and family.

With the rise in same-sex couples accessing marriage has come greater visibility, representation, and acknowledgement. …

Endoscopic Excision Of Nasopalatine Duct Cyst: A Case Report And Review Of Literature, Deviprasad Dosemane, Meera Niranjan Khadilkar, Ananya Sinha

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Nasopalatine duct cyst is the most frequently seen nonodontogenic cyst in the oral cavity, yet prevalent only in approximately 1% of individuals. Due to its asymptomatic nature, it is often unrecognized and an incidental finding.

Here, we describe one such case presenting as a hard palate swelling.

Effect Of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy On Oxidative Stress Biomarkers And Glycemic Control In Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Eman Taha, Eman Shawki, Fady Kyrillos, Mohamed A. Al-Shahat

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective Reactive oxygen species are increasingly being linked to the pathophysiology of periodontal tissue damage. The one of the sensitive significant markers used for assessing oxidative damage in several conditions is 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine (8- OHdG). The current study aims to estimate the effects of non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease on the concentrations of 8-OHdG in plasma and saliva as oxidative stress biomarker, as well as its impact on glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and periodontitis. Subjects and Methods The study involved 50 nonsmoking patients. 20 T2D patients with periodontitis. 20 nondiabetic with periodontitis. 10 healthy non-diabetic without …

Through The Lens Of School Culture: Perception Versus Reality At An Early College, Samuel Glenn Cook Ii

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Numerous research studies have been conducted identifying the benefits of the early college model, yet none have connected the end goal of the early college to meeting the needs of the community and stakeholders it serves. This multiple methods research study used a survey and focus groups to investigate the perceptions of various early college stakeholders regarding the end goal(s) of the early college through the lens of school culture. Despite the benefits associated with attending an early college, additional research was needed to determine if the school’s mission and vision were in alignment with the community it served. Thematic …

A Qualitative Study On First-Year Teacher Readiness, Audrey Mcbride

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This qualitative study explored the formative experiences that contribute to beginning teachers’ (BTs) readiness and perceived success during their first year in the classroom. Grounded in Kolb’s (1984) Experiential Learning Theory, I examined how BTs process and apply learning through cycles of experience, reflection, conceptualization, and experimentation. Ten regional finalists in the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teachers Beginning Teacher of the Year program were interviewed to uncover the supports that shaped their early success. Readiness emerged not solely from teacher preparation or certification, but from layered experiences—mentorship, job-embedded professional development, and prior life experiences—that built resilience and …

Remote Learning During Covid-19: A Qualitative Exploration Of Parental Experiences In A Time Of Educational Disruption, Kendra N. Alston

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This qualitative study investigated how parents experienced remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular attention to how they managed educational challenges within the home. Using focus group interviews, the research explored the contextual factors that shaped parental engagement in their children’s virtual learning environments. The study was informed by the interpretive lenses of intersectionality (Crenshaw, 1989), experiential learning (Kolb, 1984), and critical pedagogy (Hooks, 1994), which guided the analysis but were not treated as data sources. The findings reflect firsthand narratives rather than theoretical assumptions, ensuring that conclusions remain grounded in participants’ lived realities. Key themes that emerged from …

Evaluating Minority Clinical Trial Participation In Radiation Oncology: Impact Of Covid-19 Across An Academic Satellite Network, Jovita Echere, Oladipo K. Alfolayan, Molly K. Tate, Qatalina Hubbard, Shalin Shah, Stephen G. Chun, Chidinma Anakwenze

APRN Week 2025

No abstract provided.

More Than Miscommunication: Rethinking Interpretation At The Asylum Office, Pooja R. Dadhania, Hillary Mellinger

Faculty Scholarship

The United States requires asylum applicants to provide their own interpreters for their interviews at the Asylum Office, barring exceptional circumstances. Applicants can face significant hurdles in finding suitable interpreters, who play a critical role in giving them a voice in the asylum process. Inaccurate interpretation can have serious ramifications such as denial of an applicant’s asylum claim. Despite the critical need for meaningful language access in the asylum process, interpretation at the Asylum Office remains understudied. This article represents a first attempt at bringing the scholarly and practitioner communities together to rethink interpretation at the Asylum Office, with the …

The Importance Of Preserving The United States Department Of Education's Authority Under Title Ix In The Fight To Protect Lgbtq Rights, Natali Banducci

Maryland Law Review Online

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An Economic Comparison Of Succession Law Systems: Prioritizing Spouses Vs. Forced Shares For Children And Proposal For A Standards Based Approach To Child Disinheritance

Florida A & M University Law Review

In the United States (“U.S.”), the foundation of succession law is the freedom of disposition. Priority is placed on the testator’s freedom to choose what happens with their property after they die. Thus, laws governing the distribution of property in both testate and intestate situations are aimed at honoring the testator’s intent. In the U.S., spouses are given preferential treatment under succession laws and intestacy laws. However, children are not given as great a level of protection as spouses and a testator can legally disinherit a child. This approach is unique because several other countries, along with one U.S. state, …

A Quantitative Study Comparing The Effects Of Physical And Digital Mandala Coloring On Anxiety In High School Students, Amy Bainton

Art Therapy | Master's Theses

Through the frameworks of Solution-Focused School Counseling (SFSC) and art therapy, this quantitative research paper compared the potential effects of using a physical versus a digital mandala coloring page with high school students experiencing test anxiety before a final exam. Participants took part in one of two experimental tasks before taking their exam, where they either used colored pencils to color a preset mandala or used a cellphone-based website to color in a mandala digitally. Participants completed a brief pretest-posttest State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and answered an independent questionnaire to further understand their experience after artmaking. Data results were analyzed …

Mixed Methods Study On The Impact Of Coloring Mandalas On Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness, And Attachment Style In Adults, Rachel N. Faas

Art Therapy | Master's Theses

Abstract
This mixed methods study investigates the impact of coloring pre-drawn mandalas on adult emotional regulation, mindfulness, and state attachment style. Drawing from Attachment Theory and Art Therapy frameworks, the research evaluates whether adult coloring interventions—specifically structured mandala designs—can serve as accessible tools for improving psychological well-being. A sample of adult participants engaged in a mandala coloring intervention and completed pre- and post-assessments measuring emotional regulation, mindfulness, and attachment style, including qualitative interviews to capture subjective experiences. Results suggest that mandala coloring may promote increased mindfulness and adaptive emotional regulation strategies, with preliminary evidence indicating shifts toward more secure attachment …

Altered Book Making With Siblings Of Adults With Schizophrenia: A Mixed Methods Approach, Anna-Marie M. Vargas

Art Therapy | Master's Theses

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that affects the entire family unit. Due to deinstitutionalization, families are often left to care for their loved ones the best they can without the structured support offered by long-term hospitalization. As parents age and become less able to care for adult children with schizophrenia, the task of ongoing support in various capacities falls to the next of kin, most often, to siblings. There is limited research on the experiences of siblings of adults with schizophrenia, and to date, there have not been any published studies with this population in the field of art …

Creating A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Evidence Based Evaluation Protocol, Mary Redlin

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Background: Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the United States admit approximately 300,000 infants annually (Valencia et al., 2023). Upon admission, neonatal occupational therapists assess a range of factors, including neurobehavioral, neuromotor, musculoskeletal, and sensory systems, as well as family/caregiver interactions and activities of daily living (Craig et al., 2018). This comprehensive evaluation underscores the need for effective assessment tools, efficient protocols, and adequate support for therapists. However, practitioners often face challenges that impact the quality of care, such as limited resources, lack of specialized training, and inconsistent organizational standards (Kaur et al., 2021). Occupational therapy has emerged as a …