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Evaluating The Efficacy Of The Albufeira Convention In A Time Of Water Uncertainty: The Case Of The Guadiana Basin, Hudson Sizemore

Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice

This study evaluates the Albufeira Convention’s effectiveness in managing transboundary water resources in the Guadiana River Basin under increasing water scarcity. The primary objectives are to assess the Convention's capacity to balance ecological preservation with competing agricultural and municipal water demands, and to identify areas for improvement in its implementation. The research uses a qualitative methodology, relying on a systematic review of media, policy, and academic sources, supplemented by a structured SWOT analysis to organize findings and provide actionable insights. The analysis reveals that while the Convention fosters cooperation between Portugal and Spain, it falls short in addressing evolving hydrological …

Moving Beyond Photovoltaics: Advancing And Scaling Concentrated Solar Power For The Future Of Energy, Tucker Donahue

Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice

This paper examines solar energy technologies, starting with photovoltaic (PV) systems, and then thoroughly evaluates Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), a newer technology that uses mirrors to focus sunlight onto a receiver. The paper includes a breakdown of the four types of CSP: Parabolic Trough Collectors (PTC), Solar Power Towers (SPT), Linear Fresnel Reflectors (LFR), and Solar Parabolic Dishes (SPD). Furthermore, the paper separates the CSP processes: collection, transfer, and storage of energy. Two case studies are included in this study: a small-scale CSP system in Portugal and a large-scale project in Italy. The paper discusses key recent improvements in parabolic …

Newsletter Fall 2024, University Libraries

Annual Reports & Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Risk Of Stroke In Patients With Left Ventricular Thrombosis Who Undergo Coronary Angiography: A System-Wide Retrospective Analysis, Ashraf Ahmed, Shaun Abid Md, Abhinav Aggarwal, Samdish Sethi, Ilia Ryzhkov, Nur Rahman Md, Assad Ur Rehman Md, Mohamed A. Badheeb, Isaac Opoku Md, Rasha Kaddoura, Rajvir Singh Md, Sandeep S. Nayak, Gilead Lancaster

Posters

Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) has been associated with an increased risk of cardioembolic stroke. However, it has not been established if coronary angiography (CAG) or percutaneous intervention (PCI) would enhance that risk. This study aims to determine the risk of cardioembolic stroke among patients with LVT who underwent CAG or PCI.

Building Effective Partnerships Between International Aid Organizations And Civil Society: An‬ Integrated Approach To Tackling Stunting In Indonesia‬, Nayla Punjabi

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

‬ ‭ This study examines the dynamics of collaboration between international aid‬ ‭ organizations and civil society, using stunting in rural Indonesian communities as a case study.‬ ‭ Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition during early childhood, leads to irreversible physical‬ ‭ and cognitive impairment. Addressing the cultural nuances of this issue requires integrated‬ ‭ efforts, highlighting the need to evaluate how international organizations can contribute‬ ‭ effectively. This investigation draws on four primary interviews and relevant literature to analyze‬ ‭ the factors that enable and hinder successful partnerships.‬ ‭ The findings identify significant barriers to collaboration, including top-heavy‬ ‭ organizational …

Regional Integration And Social Cohesion In Africa: The Roles Of Multilevel Development Initiatives, Lillian Smith

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

This study examines the interplay between regional integration and social cohesion in Africa, highlighting the roles of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), specifically the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN). Using the New Regionalism Approach (NRA) as a theoretical framework, the paper explores how the AU and UN, through initiatives like Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) respectively, seek to address Africa’s development challenges. However, the analysis underscores that structural barriers rooted in colonial fragmentation, socio-economic inequalities, and governance deficits continue to impede progress. By juxtaposing case studies from various African countries, the research demonstrates how sub-regional and …

Dipl 3450 Comparative Homeland Security, Brendan J. Balestrieri Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course will introduce students to homeland security analysis and a survey of how different countries address internal security issues. Homeland security is a uniquely structured American concept, so fitting other nations’ policies and practices squarely into the U.S. model would not succeed. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States embarked on a wholesale reorganization of its internal security and border protection institutions. In parallel, European, and other countries largely preferred to stay with and work within their existing institutional architectures to combat terrorism and respond to other security challenges and disasters, both natural and man-made. …

Ulta Beauty, Inc. Industry And Strategic Analysis, Shawn Joubert

Management Student Publications

Ulta Beauty, Inc. stands as a leading beauty retail store operating in the United States and has established itself at the top of the beauty industry with its strong financial results in recent years. In the latest year, the company reported $1.21 billion in earnings and $11.32 billion in revenue, showing an impressive performance in the industry, capturing a significant market share. In Ulta’s 1,411 stores and counting, they employ over 56,000 employees. Ulta consistently shows growth while focusing exclusively on the United States Market.

Thoughts From The Frontline - October 2024, Tennessee Center For Nursing Advancement, East Tennessee State University

Thoughts from the Frontline Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Newsletter, Wku Staff Senate

Staff Council

Newsletter created by WKU Staff Council to report on work accomplished.

Dipl 6104 Wb The Art And Science Of Negotiation, Zheng Wang Phd

Diplomacy Syllabi

The ability to negotiate and manage conflicts effectively has become an essential skill in international diplomacy, as well as in our organizational and personal settings. Negotiation is the art and science of securing an agreement between two or more independent parties. This course is an introduction to the wide variety of approaches to the analysis and practice of negotiation and is intended to provide a solid foundation for further inquiry and application. Students will learn the history of thinking about negotiation, frameworks for analyzing negotiation, and the roles of various factors (influences and contexts, tactics and strategies) on the negotiation …

Dipl 3850 / Core 3850 Church, State, And Politics In Latin America, Benjamin Goldfrank Phd

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course has two central objectives: to provide students with an understanding of the evolving role of religion in Latin American politics, with a primary emphasis on the role of Catholicism and the Catholic Church from the period of the Second Vatican Council until the present; and to provide students an opportunity to reflect on the normative questions of how religious beliefs and religious institutions should affect politics and of how different political systems and state policies should affect the practice of religion. Major themes, examined through both Catholic and non-Catholic perspectives, include the institutional relationship between the Catholic Church …

Seeding Belonging: Project Dig Short Report, Jeff Gutierrez, Connie Lewis, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Health and Wellness

This short report provides a snapshot of Project DIG, a therapeutic horticulture (TH) pilot project of the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities. It contains information about and recommendations for TH as an increased practice for supporting and promoting the quality of life and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Building Bridges: Fostering Team Leadership Between Elders And Pastors Of Ethiopian Evangelical Churches In North America, Abraham Abiyo Teanso

Doctor of Ministry

In Ethiopia, church leaders usually have full authority, while pastors have no power in decision-making. But in the USA, things are different. Here, pastors often have a lot of authority due to modern leadership styles. When older leaders from Ethiopia come to the USA, they want to stick to the traditional way of leading they were used to. They think pastors should only teach, not lead. However, younger generations and those who like modern leadership want pastors to stay in charge. This difference in opinion has caused problems among leaders in Ethiopian churches in North America. This can make people …

Sabbath Rest, Gregory Mcmullen

Doctor of Leadership

Limited time and finances have significantly contributed to the spiritual decay and practice of the Sabbath in Snohomish County. Through this study, I have identified that community members, immigrants, and refugees are impacted the most by working overtime or two jobs to provide a home for their families. Many immigrants not only have to work very hart but but most frequent food banks and seek assistance from the local church. Unfortunately, things are better as a high percentage of firstborn Slavic and Hispanics students drop out of school to work or take care of their younger siblings. Native Americans followed …

This Week At Shain, Fall 2024, Lori Looney

This Week at Shain Library

No abstract provided.

The Lumpkin Letter (Fall 2024), Lumpkin College Of Business And Technology

Lumpkin College of Business & Technology Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Correcting Misperceptions About Very Low Nicotine Cigarettes For Cigarette-Only Smokers, Dual/Poly Smokers, Other Tobacco Users, And Non-Tobacco Users, Rui Shi, Robert Feldman, Jiaying Liu, Pamela I. Clark

College of Communication & Creative Arts Departmental Research

Background

Methods

Global Issues And Research Trends On Science Learning Based On The Scopus Database From 2019 To 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis, Mei Indra Jayanti, Umar Umar, Syarifuddin Syarifuddin

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Previous research tends to examine science learning in general, but less focus on specific sub-topics, such as inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, or STEAM approaches. The research aims to map the trend of research development related to science learning. There are 987 metadata of Scopus-indexed journal articles from 2019 to 2024. They are analyzed bibliometrically using VOSviewer software combined with the R program and Biblioshiny to find trends in science learning research. The results revealed the development of science learning research from 2019 to 2024. The highest number of Scopus-indexed in 2022 reached 228 publication articles (23.10%). Huwer J's position is …

The Effect Of The Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Model In The Context Of Socio-Scientific Issues (Ssi) On Critical Thinking Ability On Digestive System Material, Maitsaa Rihhadatul Aisy, Eli Trisnowati, Siswanto Siswanto

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Science education emphasizes direct experience to develop competence in exploring and understanding nature to foster the ability to think critically, collaborate, be scientific, and communicate as important aspects of life skills. This research aims to analyze the effect of learning using the problem-based learning (PBL) model in the context of socio-scientific issues (SSI) on critical thinking skills on digestive system material. This research is quantitative research using a quasi-experimental design. The population is class VIII students of State Junior High School 2 Subah for the 2023/2024 academic year. The sample was class VIIIA as the experimental class and class VIIIC …

Ssi-Integrated Pjbl Model In Biodiversity Topics: Is It Effective For Increasing Students' Digital Literacy?, Amanda Syifa Maolida, Widi Purwianingsih, Taufik Rahman

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

Educational institutions can utilize digital technology to engage students in various learning models. The presence of technology must be combined with 21st-century skills, including digital literacy. This research aims to determine the increase in digital literacy (communication and collaboration, critical thinking, ICT familiarity, data literacy, device security, dan personal security) of high school students in the application of project-based learning (PjBL) integrated with socio-scientific issues in biodiversity material. The method used in this research is the pre-experimental method with a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The population and sample are class X students from one of the high schools in Bandung City, …

"You’Re Free But You’Re Not Free" Trapped In The Reality Of Prison Reentry, Eva Pechtl, Laura Hayes

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Poster Presentation

Effects Of Diet Types On Daphnia Pulex Longevity And Reproduction, Ola Lutfi, Katie Gibbs

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Poster Presentation

Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy In Laryngeal Cancer: A Comprehensive Cle Scoring System, Rishab Samant, Akhilesh Wodeyar, Sherin James, Benjamin B. Kasten, Jason Warram

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Oral Presentation

The Social Effects Of Ptsd In Veterans Combated With Writing For Healing, Hailey Gibson

Expo Student Presentations

2024 Fall Expo Oral Presentation

• Arts & Humanities

Introduction Of Simulation, Mina Cho

Simulation Orientation

No abstract provided.

Closest To The Harm, Closest To The Solution: Indigenous Resistance To Colonial Capitalism Through Female Leadership In Financial Inclusion, Grace Evans

Washington Semester Program

Channeling the strength of the culture, identity, and people who came before them, Indigenous women are countering the racism and sexism inherent in ongoing colonialism through their return to leadership. When it comes to caring for their communities, Native women are dedicated, determined change-makers. This devotion, grounded in the cultural centrality of Indigenous women, has remained strong throughout the tribulations of relatively recent history, marked by atrocities such as invasion, assimilation, and attempted genocide. Colonization is an institution of violence. The United States, in creation and evolution, has been no exception. Particularly targeted through this process have been the bodies, …

October 1, 2024, Council On Graduate Studies

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Fall 2024 Community Program Guide, Academy Of Lifelong Learning

Program Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Nymc Synapse Issue 45, School Of Medicine Student Senate, New York Medical College

The Synapse

No abstract provided.