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Introduction To The Criminal Justice System, Courtney A. Crittenden

Open Textbooks

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System is an open educational resource that explores the history, concepts, and foundational knowledge of the contemporary criminal justice system in the United States. The text includes examinations of current events and includes coverage of some controversial topics that may be commonly excluded from introductory texts. Institutional memory, best practices in public safety, and statistical data are incorporated in ways intended to provide an unbiased viewpoint of the current status of the criminal legal system today in order to provide students with a clear picture of the system.

Economic Evaluation Of Screening, Treatment, And Prevention Interventions For Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders: A Systematic Review, Sabrina Alam, Brian Christman, Emma Mcneill, Man Tang, Rong Rong, Qing Li, William Hillegass, Janice Hall, Laura Wright, Chisa Lanier, Xu Xiong, Lizheng Shi, Abigail Gamble

Preventive Medicine Publications

Objective

Methods

Beyond Phonics: Neuroaesthetic And Symbolic Divergence In Culturally Responsive Dyslexia Screening, Piper Hutson, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

Recent advances in neuroscience and educational technology have challenged the traditional phonological-deficit model of dyslexia, revealing the profound influence of visual-symbolic processing, neuroaesthetic resonance, and cultural context in the reading brain. This article interrogates prevailing assessment paradigms by synthesizing research on the Visual Word Form Area (VWFA), cross-linguistic literacy systems, and emerging neurodiversity frameworks. The study addresses the urgent need to reconceptualize dyslexia as a heterogeneous divergence in symbolic processing—rooted as much in neuroaesthetic and visuospatial alignment as in phonemic awareness. Existing screeners, predominantly optimized for English and other Latin-based scripts, systematically neglect the cognitive realities of learners in multilingual …

Flea News 96 (November 2025), R. L. Bossard

Flea News

Flea News is a twice-yearly newsletter about fleas (Siphonaptera). Before including in publications any of the citations given here, please review for accuracy and correct formatting. Many of our sources are abstracting journals and current literature sources, and editors have not necessarily checked citations.

Announcements

Obituary: Lane Douglas Foil (June 16, 1949 - June 22, 2025)

Siphonaptera Literature (2025): Taxonomy, Conservation, Hosts and Distributions, Physiology and Morphology, Evolution, Ecology, Pathology and Control, Microbial Symbionts

Resonant Body Communication For Neurodivergent Contexts: A Multimodal, Temporally Elastic Blueprint For Inclusive Biometric Systems, Piper Hutson, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

Prevailing emotion-sensing systems privilege a facial-and-gaze paradigm that encodes neurotypical tempo, channel priority, and expression classes, thereby mischaracterizing or erasing neurodivergent communication. This article advances a design-oriented framework for biometric sensing that centers resonant body communication: temporally extended, multimodal, and environmentally situated patterns of posture, gesture, rhythm, and interoception that carry affective meaning. Through an integrative methodology that synthesizes cognitive neuroscience, embodied arts practices, and human–computer interaction, the study formalizes a theoretical model with four pillars: temporal elasticity, multimodal sensory hierarchies, resonant gestures and rhythmic entrainment, and environmental attunement. Building on this model, the article specifies technical requirements for next-generation …

Bleeding (Life-Threatening): Children’S Mercy Kansas, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

No abstract provided.

Characterization Of Colorectal Cancer Cell Responses Using A Wound-Healing Scratch Assay Model On Wild-Type (P53 +/+) And Knockout (P53 -/-), Mehrael Faragalla, Karen Barsoum, Erick Spears

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Colorectal cancer progression is driven in part by dysregulated signaling pathways that alter cell growth and migration. One key pathway is the Wnt signaling pathway, a key regulator in colorectal tumorigenesis, which promotes MYC overexpression, leading to uncontrolled proliferation. Interestingly, in the absence of p53, MYC has been found to induce expression of the tumor suppressor gene EGR1, shifting the cellular response toward apoptosis rather than growth. This study investigates the MYC–EGR1 pathway in HCT116 colorectal cancer cells with either wild-type (p53+/+) or knockout of the TP53 gene (p53−/−). Early findings indicate that p53+/+ cells exhibit faster initial growth compared …

Presence Of Ophiognomonia Clavivignenti-Juglandacearum On Juglans Cinerea At Beaman Park In Nashville, Tennessee, Corinne Parker, Kidist Aklile, Darlene Panvini

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Butternut trees, (white walnut, Juglans cinerea), are infected by a fatal canker, Ophiognomonia clavigignenti-juglandacearum (O-cj), which impacts the survival and population density of the species. Once found throughout the eastern United States, the species has decreased considerably. Due to its uncommon occurrence in Middle Tennessee, the conditions of J. cinerea were investigated at Beaman Park in Nashville, TN. All butternut trees were hypothesized to be infected by O-cj. Each known tree in the park was examined to assess its bark health and determine the presence of the canker. Ecosystem analyses around each tree included surveys of soil characteristics, …

Multinational Transfusion Practices And Outcomes In Haematology Patients Admitted To The Intensive Care Unit, Caroline Schaap, Laurens Oomen, Senta Raasveld, Jimmy Schenk, Sanne De Bruin, Merijn Reuland, Claudia Oord, Jan Bakker, Maurizio Cecconi, Marcus Lance

Anaesthesiology, East Africa

Background and Objectives The number of critically ill patients with haematological conditions is increasing, yet transfusion practices in this population remain poorly defined. This study aimed to compare transfusion strategies in critically ill patients with versus without haematological conditions.

Study Design and Methods This international, prospective observational substudy of the International Point Prevalence Study of Intensive Care Unit [ICU] Transfusion Practices (InPUT) evaluated transfusion use in ICU patients with and without haematological conditions, including benign or malignant diseases or a history of stem cell transplantation. Outcomes included use of red blood cells (RBCs), platelets, plasma, haemostatic interventions, transfusion indications and …

Compassion, Connection, And Capacity: Outcomes Of A Yearlong Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, Anne Kennard, Jennifer Clinkenbeard, Erin Gillespie, David Iozzi

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations

Objective: To evaluate how a year-long Contemplative Medicine Fellowship impacts physician burnout, moral injury, work-life integration, meaning, capacity for compassion, and professional resilience.

Design: A pre–post survey observational study using a combination of validated survey tools and questionnaire items authored by the research team.

Setting: The New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care (NYZC), an educational nonprofit in the US, offers a year-long, remote learning fellowship in contemplative medicine that integrates mindfulness, compassion training, reflective inquiry, community engagement, and other contemplative approaches to the practice of medicine.

Intervention: Participation in the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, which includes experiential contemplative practice, didactic …

A Sociocognitive Approach To Second Language Acquisition: Integrating Neurodiversity And Advocacy In Language Learning, Brian Kapustka

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

This project, A Sociocognitive Approach to Second Language Acquisition: Integrating Neurodiversity and Advocacy in Language Learning, serves as a pedagogical framework and instructional resource designed for world language educators. Grounded in Atkinson’s (2011) Sociocognitive SLA model, the project synthesizes cognitive, sociocultural, ecological, and embodied perspectives to illuminate how language learning emerges through dynamic interactions among mind, body, and environment. It further integrates contemporary neurodiversity research—addressing ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, and other cognitive profiles—to propose strength-based, multimodal strategies that support diverse learners. Drawing on the work of Swain, Norton, van Lier, and others, the project emphasizes identity, emotion, and advocacy as …

Mindful Leadership: How Rural Principals Enact School Mindfulness Through Care And Social-Emotional Learning, Jesse Wood

The Rural Educator

This qualitative research study explored how rural secondary principals in Tennessee made sense of the practice of school mindfulness and what motivated them to engage in leadership practices that enact mindfulness in this setting. This study draws from the theoretical construct of high reliability theory (HRT) and school mindfulness: focus on failure, reluctance to simplify, sensitivity to teaching and learning, commitment to resilience, and deference to expertise. Three themes emerged: situational awareness, social-emotional learning (SEL), and care. This study extends the extant literature on school mindfulness and highlights leadership practices of care and social-emotional learning that enact school mindfulness in …

American Period Poverty: Highlighting Inequity At Home, Julia E. Lever, Phillip D. Grant

The Rural Educator

No abstract provided.

The Banner - V. 160, No. 9 - (November 2025), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

No abstract provided.

Issue 476 November 2025, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

Featured Articles: "Holly Jolly Holidays Returns to Oxford with a Full Slate of Seasonal Events."; "Duwayne Burnside Returns with New Album, Continuing a North Mississippi Legacy."; "Hometown Hootenanny. Oxford Comes Together for a Down-Home Celebration of Food, Music, and Community Nov. 30."; "Ole Miss and Mississippi State Compete in “Egg Bowl Food Fight” to Tackle Campus Hunger."; "The View From The Balcony: A Teacher for the Ages."

Up Los Baños Journal, Volume 23 - Frontiers In Industrial Engineering

U.P. Los Baños Journal

Editorial Note

The University Publications Office is honored to present the UP Los Baños Journal, Volume XXIII Special Issue: “Frontiers in Industrial Engineering. The special issue marks a significant milestone for the Department of Industrial Engineering as its celebrates their 25th Anniversary.

We commend the Department for navigating the challenges of rapid technological change, global uncertainty, and the urgent call for sustainable development. With its strong academic foundation and commitment to societal impact, the Department is well positioned to continue to lead in the transformative efforts in the field.

We are grateful to the Department of Industrial Engineering for its …

Development Of A Ux Effectiveness Evaluation Tool For Mental Health Mobile Applications, Stephanie Caridad Dr. Landicho, Maria Aura Teodora C. Matias

Journal Article

This study developed and validated a comprehensive User Experience (UX) evaluation tool specifically designed for mental health mobile applications. User experience plays a critical role in sustaining engagement and effectiveness in digital mental health interventions, yet existing evaluation tools are not tailored to the unique challenges of this domain. Through a multi-phase process, the research identified 12 key domains for evaluation and developed an initial 48-item instrument, which was refined through expert panel review for face and content validity, resulting in 50 items. Pilot testing with 19 participants demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.972). Full-scale testing involved 205 …

Assessment Of E-Waste Management Policies And Practices: Cases Of Philippine State Universities And Colleges’ (Suc’S) Lifecycle Extension Of Computers, Lance Dolph S. Malsi, Diana Marie R. De Silva, Alan Marco S. Mercado, Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen

Journal Article

Rapid technological advancements have resulted in the production of more energy and resource- intensive equipment, leading to premature obsolescence and increased e-waste generation. Philippine SUCs face growing e-waste challenges due to digital transformation and blended learning activities, while operating under outdated regulatory frameworks. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of existing e-waste management policies and practices in Philippine SUCs, specifically on computer circularity and lifecycle extension through a qualitative multiple case study of SUCs e-waste management practices compared against global trends and literature on circular economy principles. The results of the study reveal the key challenges SUCs face on …

Agility Evaluation On The Small Value Item Procurement Process Of The Department Of Education Division Of Davao Del Sur, Philippines, Save Mart E. Mondejar, Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Gabriel John L. De Leon, Julius Angelo D.J. Galang

Journal Article

Public procurement in the Philippines is primarily guided by Republic Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Act. In the Department of Education Division of Davao del Sur (DepEd Davao del Sur), procurement can be classified under big and small value item procurement. However, small value item procurement (SVP) projects in DepEd Davao del Sur experienced persistent delays in 2021 and 2022. In addition, gaps in the documentation and archiving system constrained the availability of reliable procurement data. To address this, the fuzzy agility evaluation method (FAEM) was utilized within a limited timeframe to determine the level of procurement agility and …

Capacity Maximization Through Production Lead Time Reduction Of Company Xyz With The Use Of Dmaic Methodology, Aaron Will G. Delmo, Julius Angelo D.J. Galang, Maria Liezel C. Eusebio

Journal Article

Company XYZ, an industrial printing company, has been declining in capacity and actual output resulting in monthly unrealized revenue. The goal of this study is to maximize the current capacity, decreasing production lead time by at least 12%, with the use of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control methodology. The focus was set on the offset machine and packaging process which are the most crucial steps based on Pareto Analysis. Fishbone diagram was then utilized to identify the root cause of the problems with the aforementioned processes. These root causes are further assessed using the CNX analysis. The main root …

Perceived Courier Service Quality On Online Sellers’ Intentions To Reduce Overpackaging, Freya Jiana T. Arellano, Marc Immanuel G. Isip

Journal Article

This study focused on understanding the intentions of Filipino online sellers to reduce overpackaging, recognizing their pivotal role in addressing packaging waste. Specifically, the study employed Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and extended it by integrating Perceived Courier Service Quality (PCSQ) to explain Filipino online sellers’ intentions to reduce overpackaging. Additionally, the study examined the mediating role of TPB constructs in the relationship between PCSQ and these intentions. Quantitative data collected from 182 Filipino online sellers revealed positive intentions among these sellers to reduce overpackaging. Results from the Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) identified Attitude and …

I, Me, And My-Opia, Michael Saba

Journal of the Macomb Dental Society

Personal experiences often serve as catalysts for broader insights into human behavior and perspective. This narrative explores the metaphor of myopia—both clinical and figurative—as a lens through which to examine selfishness, shortsightedness, and the pursuit of instant gratification. An eye examination revealed not only a physical diagnosis of nearsightedness but also prompted recognition of a narrowed, self-centered outlook that contributed to stress and disconnection in personal and professional life. Drawing parallels between optical myopia and psychological or behavioral myopia, the reflection highlights how short-term focus can undermine long-term fulfillment and even foster destructive patterns such as addiction. The discussion emphasizes …

Another Study Club??, Chris Gorecki Dds

Journal of the Macomb Dental Society

Membership value within professional dental organizations remains a critical issue as local and state societies face declining market shares, often below 40 percent. In contrast, the Macomb Dental Society currently maintains a market share of approximately 63 percent, underscoring both its relative strength and the need for continued innovation. Historically, membership was driven by professional obligation; however, newer dentists, burdened by financial pressures, are less likely to renew without clear demonstration of tangible benefits. To address this challenge, the Macomb Dental Society has explored initiatives that enhance member engagement, including leveraging existing study clubs as a conduit for continuing education …

Macomb Dental Society Journal Fall 2025

Journal of the Macomb Dental Society

In the Fall 2025 issue, the reader will find the following articles:

• Macomb Dental Society Offers More Than You May Think
• I, Me, and My-opia
• Another Study Club??

Also included are news shorts and information on upcoming events.

Perceived Value Of Undergraduate Academic And Experiential Learning In Nonprofit And For-Profit Sector Hiring Decisions, Jack Gault, Steve Bok, Evan Leach

Marketing Faculty Publications

Rising tuition costs and growing scrutiny of higher education outcomes have renewed debate about the value of traditional subject-centered curricula. Employers increasingly demand graduates possessing transferable skills and applied experience, yet limited empirical research has compared how nonprofit and for-profit hiring managers evaluate different forms of student engagement. This study addresses that gap by surveying over 400 U.S. hiring managers who assessed 34 activities spanning academic achievement, work-integrated learning (WIL), and extracurricular/co-curricular involvement. Results show that while academic performance remains important, both for-profit and nonprofit employers are placing increased emphasis on competencies developed through applied and integrative learning. Importantly, nonprofit …

Gut Bacterial Dysbiosis In Pediatric Severe Malaria Associates With Post-Discharge Mortality, Olivia Bednarski, Sawyer Lehman, David Mzinza, Caroline Kazinga, Ruth Namazzi, Robert Opoka, Jie Ren, Tuan Tran, Terrie Taylor, Karl Seydel

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

Gut microbiota have been implicated in severe malaria in murine models, but their contribution to the pathogenesis of severe malaria in children is unknown. Here we show through analysis of gut bacteria in stool samples from two separate African studies enrolling children with severe malaria, and children from local communities, that children with severe malaria have gut bacteria dysbiosis. Among children with severe malaria, there is increased abundance of Enterobacteriaceae that associates with multiple clinical complications of severe malaria. Moreover, increased abundance of Escherichia coli was a predictor of post-discharge mortality. Metagenome analysis identify elevated metabolic pathways and genes supporting …

Neonatal Unit Human Resources: Coverage For Six Cadres And Trends For Staff-To-Baby Ratios In 65 Neonatal Units Implementing With Nest360 In Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, And Tanzania, Rebecca Penzias, Eric Ohuma, Opeyemi Odedere, Olabisi Dosunmu, George Okello, Hannah Mwaniki, Robert Tillya, Josephine Shabani, Vincent Ochieng, Ekran Rashid, William Macharia

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

Background: Implementing small and sick newborn care (SSNC) requires skilled health workers; however, there is a shortage, adversely impacting patient outcomes and health worker wellbeing. There are limited data and no cur‑ rent World Health Organization (WHO) standards for staftobaby ratios in neonatal units in low and middleincome countries (LMICs) to inform policy, planning, and investment.

Methods: In 65 neonatal units (36 in Malawi, 13 in Kenya, 7 in Tanzania, and 9 in Nigeria), a health facility assessment (HFA) for SSNC and governmentled quality improvement (QI) processes were implemented. Stafng data were col‑ lated from baseline HFA (Sept 2019–March 2021) …

Provost's Scholarly Dissemination Report: October 2025, Une Office Of The Provost, Sonya Durney

UNE Provost's Reports

Scholarly dissemination report of UNE-authored publications during the period of May through October, 2025. Prepared for the Academic, Student, and Research Affairs Committee Report November 2025.

Provost’S Media Report May 1 – Oct. 9, 2025, Une Office Of The Provost

UNE Provost's Reports

Report of UNE media appearances during the period of May 1, 2025 through October 9, 2025. Prepared for the Academic, Student, and Research Affairs Committee Report November 2025.

Numerous Emerging Applications In N-Cylindrical Fuzzy Neutrosophic Topological Spaces, Basker P, Vennila J, Prakash V S, Ranjitha M, Shivakumar B. N, Thenmozhi K

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.