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Ethical Considerations, Determinations, And Suggestions For Implementation Of Generative Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom, Becky Molin

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

The research question addressed in this capstone project is: “How can students and educators ethically use Generative AI in the classroom?” This paper, created for the benefit of general education classroom staff, details the creation of a professional development intended to inform educators about the pros, cons, and possible implementations of Generative AI in secondary and tertiary classrooms. The six key topics covered in the capstone are: Defining Generative AI, Ethics of Generative AI, The Effects of Generative AI on the Human Brain, Perception of Generative AI in Education, and finally Monitoring, Teaching About & Handling Generative AI in Schools. …

Legal Insurance And Its Limits, Nora Freeman Engstrom

Michigan Law Review

Courts are buckling under the weight of a staggering access-to-justice crisis. In three-quarters of cases, at least one side lacks a lawyer, default judgments are on the rise, and most Americans with valid claims never take legal action. The situation is dire, and it understandably has policymakers casting about for a fix. On the menu are a range of uncontroversial reform ideas, such as expanding legal aid, supporting system simplification, and promoting pro bono. But it is increasingly clear that those measures—even if accomplished—would not make a dent in the problem. Attention is thus turning to other reform ideas, such …

Good Cause For Goodness’ Sake: A New Approach To Notice-And-Comment Rulemaking, Hazel Rosenblum-Sellers

Michigan Law Review

Notice and comment is a public participation process, first articulated in the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), that was heralded at the time as a critical innovation to engage the general population in the administrative agency rulemaking process. It has been crippled in the past fifty years, first by a series of cases—primarily at the circuit court level—which imposed new procedural requirements on agencies outside the text of the APA itself, and then by technological advancements that have enabled sophisticated parties to game the system while boxing others out. Rather than creating a democratic open-door process, notice and comment has become …

Citizen Shareholders: The State As A Fiduciary In International Investment Law, Eleanor L. Thompson

Michigan Law Review

International investment law provides stability for investors, helps capital flow across the globe, and can be a critical tool for sustainable development. This regime, however, has become increasingly controversial, in part due to its inability to reconcile investor obligations with competing human rights obligations. International investment treaties provide substantive guarantees to investors, including submission to binding arbitration in the event of breach. When found in breach of one of these guarantees, international investment arbitral tribunal awards are often in the hundreds of millions of dollars, potentially creating “regulatory chill” for states that may otherwise take affirmative action to protect human …

Wooster Magazine: Annual Report Edition 2024-25, Caitlin Paynich Stanowick

Wooster Magazine: 2021-2030

The fall Annual Report Edition 2024-25 of Wooster magazine highlights a year of meaningful progress and shared achievement across campus. The annual financial review reports on the College’s operating revenues and expenses and showcases the ways donors contributed to the ongoing success of Wooster and its students in the past year. New endowments honoring beloved professors Ralph Bangham of biology and Nancy Ditmer of music are highlighted. Members of the Class of 2025 share their new paths in graduate study, research, and fulfilling careers. Wooster’s new minors in climate studies and humanities, arts and creative computing broaden curricular opportunities, providing …

Suicide Prevention Through The Reduction Of Counseling Stigma In Fort Riley, Kansas, Yanni Kagiwada-Moya

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement: The goal of this social change portfolio is to decrease the stigma of seeking mental help through addressing culture, norms, or systems within Fort Riley, Kansas, that contribute to stigma and suicide risk while using preventative measures to reduce suicide ideation and risk.

Significant Findings: This project focuses on reducing counseling stigma to prevent suicide among military personnel and veterans at Fort Riley, Kansas. Despite available mental health services, 44% of soldiers report fearing career impacts if they seek help, highlighting the need for cultural and systemic change (Irwin Army Community Hospital, 2024). Using the Social- Ecological Model …

Diabetes-Related Foot Complications And Socioeconomic Influences Among Hispanic Males In South Texas: A Scoping Review, Mariana J. Rodriguez, Demian Rodriguez, Amanda Killeen

School of Podiatric Medicine Publications

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. and 6th in Texas. South Texas counties have higher diabetes rates than state and national averages. This complex, progressive disease affects multiple body systems and can lead to serious complications, especially in the lower extremities. Uncontrolled diabetes is often associated with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), foot infections, and lower extremity amputations (LEA). South Texas, predominantly Hispanic American, is disproportionately affected. This demographic faces clinical barriers due to a lack of cultural understanding, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive healthcare workers such as promotoras. This study aimed to …

The Leadership And Organizational Traits Of Healthy Church Cultures, Stephen Blandino

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

The leadership and organizational cultures of local churches are crucial. Over the centuries, these cultures have been shaped by various factors, from the teachings of the Apostle Paul and Apostle Peter in the New Testament to the behaviors and practices of the Catholic Church, the influence of the Reformation, and insights from modern research. This dissertation identifies ten leadership and organizational traits that have influenced the culture of New Testament, historical, and modern-day churches. These traits were used in a quantitative survey to assess their presence in contemporary churches. Based on the research, eight strategies are presented to help pastors …

An Effective And Organized Mentorship Model: Does It Affect The Emerging Leaders’ Call To Ministry And The Longevity Of The Universal Church?, Linda F. Parker

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

The concept of mentorship is undeniably a fundamental tool for personal and professional growth. Statistics show that mentorship has a vital impact on both individuals and organizations. Could having a strategic mentoring plan in ministry make a meaningful difference for individuals and the Universal Church? This dissertation has explored the effects of mentorship and models based on experiences and strategies from those who identify as ministry leaders. For the Apostle Paul, Christ's life serves as a model and example, as he states, “Follow my example, as I follow Christ” (1 Cor 11:1). These words are the exact phrase that Jesus …

Young Feminist Organizing In The State Of Yucatán, Mexico: A Case Study, Natalia Tenorio, Sonia Cruz, Esperanza Basurto, Anel Bobadilla, Paulina Márquez, Ricardo Regules

Adolescents and Young People

As part of the Participatory Action Research (PAR) Study on Young Feminist Organizing in Mexico and Kenya, this case study was conducted in the Yucatán, Mexico to understand the particularities of the feminist movement and organization led by young women in this state. The case study included in-depth interviews and focus groups with representatives of feminist organizations and collectives, civil society organizations, and public institutions. These were conducted in Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán, as described in the methodological note.

This brief summarizes the current issues that mobilize young feminists in the state of Yucatán, their forms …

Encuentros Entre Feministas Jóvenes Organizadas Y Actores Clave: Tensiones, Financiamiento Y Supervivencia, Anel Bobadilla, Paulina Márquez, Esperanza Basurto, Natalia Tenorio, Sonia Cruz, Ricardo Regules

Adolescents and Young People

A pesar de que las mujeres jóvenes feministas son una parte importante del movimiento feminista en México, hay muy poca información escrita desde su perspectiva en torno a la relación que tienen con organizaciones más grandes, fundaciones y organizaciones donantes nacionales e internacionales, y con actoras/es clave a nivel institucional, como lo muestran los resultados de una revisión documental sobre el panorama e impacto de la organización de jóvenes feministas en México.

El objetivo de este documento es evidenciar la complejidad de las relaciones entre las organizaciones y colectivas de feministas jóvenes en México y las fundaciones y organizaciones donantes …

Ampliando El Ecosistema De Abriendo Oportunidades®: Equipando A Jóvenes Mentoras Con Habilidades Y Recursos Para Ampliar La Programación Centrada En Las Niñas En Belice, Population Council

Adolescents and Young People

Basándose en el éxito del programa Abriendo Oportunidades^® (AO^®) en Guatemala, en 2014 Population Council Guatemala (PC-Guatemala) y el Consejo de Mujeres Mayas de Toledo (TMWC o Toledo Mayan Women’s Council) establecieron el programa de adolescentes de Toledo (TAG o Toledo Adolescent Girls), una iniciativa de espacios seguros que dotó a niñas indígenas y a mentoras de habilidades para la vida. El proyecto demostró que países vecinos están interesados en expandir el modelo AO^®, y que el Council puede apoyar con éxito la adaptación programática para responder a las necesidades de otras comunidades indígenas en …

Changing Lives, Transforming Communities: How Young Feminist Organizations Create Change In Mexico And Kenya, Population Council Kenya

Adolescents and Young People

The Young Feminist Organizing (YFO) study was initiated in response to a call for proposals by two anonymous funders to conduct a Participatory Action Research evaluation (PARe) of young feminist movements across Kenya and Mexico. The project was implemented by the Population Council in Kenya and Mexico, with technical support from the GIRL Center, and through a Feminist Advisory Panel (FAP) and a Core Participatory Evaluation Community (Core PARe). The study's duration was 31 months, starting from September 2022 to March 2025. This end-of-project report summarizes the key findings, lessons learned, challenges encountered, mitigation strategies employed, and emerging opportunities.

La Vida Social Del Programa Abriendo Oportunidades® En Guatemala: Tres Décadas Habilitando Espacios Comunitarios Y Cívicos Para Niñas Y Mujeres Indígenas, Population Council

Adolescents and Young People

Desde 2004, Abriendo Oportunidades^® (AO^®) surgió como un programa social transformador de género dirigido a niñas y mujeres jóvenes indígenas en el contexto de posguerra en Guatemala. Siguiendo un enfoque basado en evidencia y anclado en las comunidades, AO^® comenzó como un programa y ha evolucionado hasta convertirse en un movimiento social. AO^® ha demostrado continuamente su impacto en la reducción de la exposición de las niñas a la violencia de género y fue pionero en la educación alternativa mediante un modelo de mentoras como tutoras. Con el tiempo, AO^® ha alcanzado a más …

What Do Young Feminists In Kenya Need To Thrive?, Chantalle Okondo, John Malkia, Ivy Kutswa, Ruth Juliet, Sar Kagendo, Stacie Akinyi, Gladys Jerop, Juma Damaris, Terry Owino, Jerry Okal

Adolescents and Young People

The Nawiri Project used a core Participatory Action Research Evaluation (PARe) approach to explore the landscape of young feminist organizing/organizations (YFOs) in Kenya and Mexico. The project aimed to synthesize evidence on YFOs’ context, impact, and strengths. In Kenya, the core PARe team included nine young feminists and seven Feminist Advisory Panel (FAP) members, who collaborated with Population Council, Kenya from the project’s inception to dissemination. To define and measure impact, the team conducted five case studies with YFO leadership, nine focus group discussions with YFO beneficiaries, 31 key informant interviews with current and previous partners, and cost and benefit …

Tacenda Magazine, Fall 2025, Bart Johnson, Brandon Sykes, Jeff Rieber, Lajeromeny Brown, Chris Henderson, Jimmy Davis, Mario Woodward, David Riley, Marcus Williams, Sherman Collins, "N.O.", Earl Mcgahee, Demetrius Frazier, Kenny Smith, Carey Grayson, Phadp

Writings and Photographs

From the introduction by Katie Owens-Murphy:

"This special issue of Tacenda Magazine provides a glimpse into this balance between hope and loss by focusing on the perspective of those who are directly impacted: members of PHADP who are facing—and confronting—the realities of capital punishment in Alabama."

Demographic Dynamics In Latin America (1961–2023): A Characterization Using Functional Biplots And Neutrosophic Topsis Neutrosophic Topsis, Inés Alejandra Vicencio Pardo, José Luis Vicente Villardón

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

This study analyzes the Growth Rate behavior Demographic (TDC) of the countries Latin Americans during the period 1961–2023 through Methods Multivariate Functional and Neutrosophic TOPSIS. The techniques descriptive, grouping functional and display using Functional Biplot allowed identify curves of countries with behavior atypical (Venezuela, Uruguay, Honduras) and group countries with patterns similar in different points in the period studied. The integration of TOPSIS Neutrosophic modeled uncertainty in key factors such as policies internal, migration and access to family planning, classifying countries according to his performance demographic. The results reveal a decrease sustained TDC over 63 years in the region, with …

Predictive Modeling Of Atrial Fibrillation Using A Hybrid Multinomial-Neutrosophic Approach For Biomarker Identification, Lorenzo Cevallos-Torres, Luis Pilacuan-Bonete, Rosangela Caicedo-Quiroz, Franklin Parrales-Bravo, Eduardo Rubio-Bonito

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Atrial fibrillation, characterized by chaotic rhythms and electrical complexity, presents a diagnostic challenge that requires innovative approaches to uncover its underlying biomarkers. This study proposes a hybrid predictive model based on multinomial logistic regression and neutrosophic logic, aiming to identify clinically significant patterns associated with this condition. Using the Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD) methodology, large volumes of cardiovascular data are analyzed to distinguish meaningful signals from background noise, revealing hidden connections and validating medical hypotheses. The implementation of the model through a digital prototype reflects a convergence of advanced statistics, artificial intelligence, and cardiovascular medicine, promoting a multidisciplinary approach. …

James Kelman And The Impossibility Of Managerial Souls, Joseph H. Jackson

Studies in Scottish Literature

Discusses James Kelman's portrayal of middle managers and their interactions with those they manage in "The Bevel' (1983), A Disaffection (1989), How Late It Was, How Late, (1994), and You Have to be Careful in the Land of the Free (2004), exploring their interactions with those they manage in terms of managerialism, management theories, and the U.K. government's New Public Management reforms.

‘Just Get It On The Table’: Gendered Food Labour In Janice Galloway’S Fiction, Gina Lyle

Studies in Scottish Literature

This article explores how food labour is used to articulate concerns around gendered power dynamics in Janice Galloway’s short stories and novels. By examining instances of food management and preparation, this article argues that food makes struggles for identity, autonomy, and power more clearly visible. Writing by Sarah Sceats and Mary McGlynn is used to discuss issues around women’s identity formation, while Carole Jones’s work on gender disorientation in late twentieth-century Scotland and Nick Fiddes’s materials on the prestige of meat both aid in arguments around men’s relationships with food labour.

The Home Visiting Referral Quality Improvement Initiative (Thrive) Change Package, Elizabeth Yakes Jimenez, Theresa Cruz, Rebecca Craig, Ivan De La Rosa

Population Health Research and Scholarship

Early childhood home visiting programs improve maternal and child health outcomes but remain underutilized. Healthcare providers are well-positioned to connect families to home visiting services; however, structural barriers in clinical settings limit consistent and effective referral practices. The Home Visiting Referral Quality Improvement Initiative (THRIVE) change package was developed to provide a starting point for addressing these challenges. The THRIVE change package outlines actionable improvement strategies to test, such as standardizing referral workflows, training clinical teams, and establishing relationships and feedback loops with home visiting programs. It offers a scalable approach to strengthening clinical–community linkages and improving family engagement with …

10-21-25 Bor Hsc Committee Notice Of Meeting Revised, Patricia Serna

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

10-21-25 BOR HSC Committee Notice of Meeting Revised

(Si15-121) Analyzing Seitr Tuberculosis Transmission Model Using Caputo–Fabrizio Fractional Derivative With Diverse Contact Rates, S. S. Sumaiya Banu, T. Gunasekar, S. Manikandan, Kamalendra Kumar, M. Suba

Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)

In the modern age, tuberculosis remains a pressing global health concern. Our study introduces and evaluates the SEITR pandemic TB transmission model, dividing the population into five compartments to explore distinct characteristics relevant to our investigation. Additionally, we delve into the application of fractional calculus. Through the Laplace transform method, we derive series solutions for all compartments, ensuring their existence and uniqueness. We also investigate the reproduction number of the tuberculosis epidemic model, examining how varying contact rates impact disease spread. We apply the predictor-corrector method for the Caputo-Fabrizio fractional derivative to verify the accuracy of our approach. This accurately …

Extraterritoriality In Ai: Harmonizing The Digital Market Act And Us Antitrust Law, Daniel Goicouria

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

No abstract provided.

Arcadia Magazine, 2025-10

Alumni Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Role Of The Global Financial Reporting Standards (Gri) In Enhancing Accounting Disclosure Of Sustainability In Iraqi Companies, Adnan Yasir Mohamaad

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The research aims to identify the role of Global Financial Reporting Standards (GRI) in enhancing accounting disclosure of sustainability in Iraqi companies, by relying on the four global financial reporting standards, which include: the economic axis (GRI 200), the environmental axis (GRI 300), the social axis (GRI 400 and the general indicators (GRI 102),  the research sample represented an interantional companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange, namely: Al-Khatam Company and Asiacell Company. In order to analyse the results, the content and disclosure survey of the data and reports published in the Iraq Stock Exchange was employed. The accounting disclosure …

E-Governance In Public Institutions: A Systematic Review Of International Studies (2013–2024), Yazen Nahal Mahmood, Hussam Ali Mhaibes, Yousif Al-Dunainawi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study aims to review and compare research related to E-governance in public institutions with the aim of identifying common denominators that increase or decrease its effectiveness and to evaluate the evaluation methods used. By highlighting the factors of success and failure, the study paves the way for future research and links theory to practice. The study question addresses how E-governance is applied differently and similarly in Arabic and foreign studies, in addition to the effects of variables and the methodology used. Our study follows PRISMA rules, ensures quality and transparency of selection, and conducts a comprehensive analysis of research …

The Mediating Role Of Social Responsibility Between Sustainability Accounting And Financial Performance, Basema Hazem Mohammed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research aims to identify the role of sustainability accounting in improving financial performance by adopting social responsibility indicators. The research aims to clarify how social responsibility can contribute to enhancing the financial benefits resulting from sustainability accounting practices, ultimately leading to improved financial performance of companies. A mixed-methods approach was employed to analyse both qualitative and quantitative data.   A random sample of banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange was selected for the study, including five banks for a four-year time series, in addition to a sample of specialists for the purpose of answering the axes related to the …

Une Com Research And Scholarship Fall Forum October 2025, Une Com Research & Scholarship

Osteopathic Student Research Symposia

Program including abstracts from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2025 Research and Scholarship Fall Forum.

Supplemental content: List of award winners.

Independent- October 2025, Leslie Lozada

The Independent (1988-present)

No abstract provided.