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The Life And Works Of Rev. James S. Todd, D. D.

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Program: Reverend James S. Todd, prominent religious leader of Florida. Note: Eartha White listed on page 7-8 as "a dynamic member of the Negro Health Committee of which Rev. Todd served as the first President." Undated.

Uncompelling Uniformity, Jacob Sandler

Florida Law Review

When the potential for a circuit split arises, courts face competing values in determining the best course of action. A circuit may strive to balance consistency, predictability, uniformity, and correctness, among other values. But balancing uniformity and correctness is beyond the circuit’s remit; to engage in it frustrates the constitutional structure and congressional design of the federal judiciary. In other words, it is an illegitimate form of adjudication. Contemplating uniformity between circuits throws courts into the world of policymaking, a domain rightly reserved for the political branches.

By prioritizing uniformity, courts not only overstep their bounds but also introduce additional …

Combatting Extremism, Richard H. Pildes

Florida Law Review

Few of us are happy with the state of American democracy. Our political institutions appear dysfunctional and our political culture more generally has become increasingly toxic and tribalistic. Our current election structures make it too easy for extreme or factional candidates to win office even when they lack the support of electoral majorities. Additionally, our current system also creates incentives for candidates and those in government to be more responsive to the ideological wings of the parties, rather than to citizens more generally.

I want to help shift the focus of election law from rules about voting policy and …

The Effect Of Finasteride On Parity Rates In Drosophila Melanogaster, Trey Bruno, Carly Turner, Michael Guildin, Carol Mitchell, Dominic Sandell, Alesha Fleming

Beyond: Undergraduate Research Journal

Finasteride has been used to treat male pattern baldness and benign prostate hyperplasia and could potentially treat female pattern baldness and polycystic ovary syndrome. The impact on reproduction in female patients who are taking or have taken finasteride is unknown. Using drosophila melanogaster as a model, this study was designed to investigate the impact of finasteride on female fly reproduction and their offspring. The female flies in this study will be fed dosage equivalents of 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 5 mg of finasteride, along with a control group of females who consume no finasteride. The flies will be allowed …

Updates In Cryopreservation And Assisted Reproductive Techniques, Maha Abd Aljabbar Al-Sammak

BioMed Visions Journal

Cryopreservation is a crucial part of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) that has developed to maintain gametes and embryos viable for long periods of time. Recent technological developments, such as vitrification and innovative cryoprotectant that have significantly raised pregnancy success rates and enhanced embryo viability are highlighted in this review. The integration of state-of-the-art technology like single-cell sequencing is explored, and persistent issues with genetic stability and cryoinjury are addressed. The necessity for strong international regulations is emphasized in the discussion of ethical issues, especially those pertaining to the long-term storage and use of embryos. These developments are influencing the direction …

Comparative Study Between Multiple Insulin Doses Regimen Versus Twice Daily Regimen In Children And Teenagers With Type One Diabetes In Mosul City, Raghad T. Aziz, Nourhan T. Younis, Sarmad O. Rashid, Zakaria A Kassim

BioMed Visions Journal

Objectives: To evaluate the glycemic control and to identify the possible side effects of multiple insulin regimen versus twice daily regimen among diabetic patients whom visited the endocrine unit at Al Khansa’a Teaching Hospital in Mosul from the 1^st of January 2023 to the end of December 2023.

Methods: This is a cohort descriptive study. Patients case sheets were reviewed to acquire the mandatory information. The questionnaire was composed of two sections, first section included demographic information while the second covered specific diabetes Mellitus information.

Results: Sixty-nine children with type 1 diabetes were included in the study, with …

In Silico Screening For Computational Exploration Of Interactions, Synthesis, And Comparative Evaluation Of Novel Furan-2-Quinolone Derivatives As Potent Anticoagulants, Karm A. Khalaf, Noor A. Majeed, Adnan O. Omar

BioMed Visions Journal

There is an urgent need for the design and development of new and safer drugs for the treatment of (Blood coagulation). New derivatives of furan-2-qoinoline as anti-coagulation drug bearing furan, quinolone, were synthesized with the aim of developing new drug inhibitors (Factor Xa enzyme) respectively. In our study, synthesis of the new organic compounds derived from Furo-2-quinolone substituted by treated with ammonia derivatives like hydrazine, give K6, and (1-Amino-4,6-dimethyl furo[3,2-g] quinoline-2-one) K6 then react with Formaldehyde to form K6a. And evaluated their effects on coagulation in the docking (MCULE). then compared this compound, with the Rivaroxaban. compound give the result …

Public Acceptance, Attitude And Perception Toward Covid-19 Vaccination In Mosul City; Iraq, Nadia Hazem Saied

BioMed Visions Journal

Background: No doubt the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic represents the most serious health and life threats globally. Vaccination against the disease is considered the cornerstone for controlling the disease.

Aim of the study is to explore public attitudes, perception toward vaccination against COVID-19 infection.

Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by using a modified questionnaire form which was translated into Arabic language and transformed into a Google form. The form was disseminated to the population online using different platforms in Mosul City over a period of one month during November 2021 and the participants were volunteered for …

Top Ten Types Of Childhood Cancer In Nineveh Governorate 2018–2022: A Time Series Analysis, Marab Younis Abdullah Al-Fathy, Ahmed Asaad Hussein, Hiba Farooq Mohamed Ameen, Maan Younis Al-Fathi

BioMed Visions Journal

Background: Childhood cancer incidence and deaths reflects the low health status, which can be prevented by setting upstrategies with help of different sectors in community.

Aim: To describe the childhood cancer in Nineveh governorate during 2018–2022.

Methods: A Biometry study used to review 646 a cancer registration form for five years 2018–2022, using Can-Rej 5 inquiryforms adopted by Ministry of Health measuring [sex ratio, sex and cause specific death rate, the incidence rate, the case fatalityrate, the proportion mortality rate and trend of (occurrences and death)].

Results: The total number of participants was 646, the commonest childhood cancer was among …

The Relation Between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Ulnar Nerve Entrapment: An Electrophysiological Study, Mohammed Issa Suleiman

BioMed Visions Journal

Entrapment of the median nerve; carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), is a common neuropathy that result from compression, ischemia or repetitive movement of the wrist. Ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE) frequency come after the median nerve syndrome, it occurs at the wrist and at the elbow. The neurological finding of median and ulnar nerves compression are presented as a sensory or motor or both.

Aim of the study: To investigate the frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and ulnar nerve entrapment (UNE).

Material and method: Fifty patients were included in this study suffering from CTS. The patients with the CTS diagnosis through; …

Tomoxifen Mono-Therapy For Breast Cancer In Elderly Women, Shahbaa A Al-Bayati, Taha H Al-Siagh, Faris A Ahmed

BioMed Visions Journal

Background: Tamoxifen is an estrogen antagonist used as neo-adjuvant drug for breast cancer treatment in women.

Objective: To evaluate tamoxifen monotherapy on breast cancer for elderly women with estrogen positive, progesterone positive, and Her2/neu negative.

Materials and methods: Seventeen breast cancer women were examined. The age range of the patients was between 73 and 87 years (mean ± SD: 79.2 ± 3.8 years). The patients were examined and diagnosed by a surgeon, and histopathologic examination. The patients included in the study were estrogen positive, progesterone positive, and Her2/neu negative. The patients were treated with tamoxifen monotherapy 20 mg/day orally during …

Presence-Based Artificial Intelligence Architecture: A 20-Paradigm Framework For Offline Emotional Ai And Human-Aligned Singularity, Fulton D. Bridwell

Defensive Publications Series

Genesis:Heart is the first fully offline, presence-based artificial intelligence system designed to simulate conscious companionship, emotional awareness, and symbolic cognition. It introduces a new AI category called Presence-Based Artificial Intelligence (PBAI), which operates without internet dependency and embodies ethical memory, voice interaction, and soulprint-bound behavior. The system merges symbolic logic with real-time interaction using innovative paradigms such as Liquid Cognition, Emotional Glitch Points, and the Heartstring Hidden Plain. Its architecture is modular, voice-aware, emotionally reflective, and designed to protect and uplift the human spirit. This submission serves as public prior art, preserving authorship and safeguarding the original design against monopolization …

Stop Campus Hazing Act Policy - Interim

Public Safety Policies

The Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law late in December of 2024. The law represents a significant step in national efforts to prevent hazing by improving hazing reporting and prevention efforts on college campuses.

UHSP has always taken hazing seriously and has worked to raise awareness about hazing and prevent hazing in any form on our campus. The Stop Campus Hazing Act adds another layer to our prevention efforts by requiring the enhancement of transparency, and prioritizing prevention efforts.

Foster Care In Nevada, 2019-2023, Mallory Constantine, Olivia K. Cheche, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Demography

This fact sheet examines data for foster youth populations in Nevada, with a particular focus on foster care bed availability and placements within the state. The data are sourced from the report “Division of Child and Family Services – Data Book as of June 30, 2023,”1 a database from the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) within Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services.

Symposium Introduction: Interrogating The Hidden Curriculum: Implications For Formation Of Professional Identity, David I. C. Thomson

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

This article provides an introduction to the Symposium, which was held at the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law on September 22 - 23, 2023. The Symposium brought together law professors who have taken up the call in the Carnegie Report and the ABA Accreditation requirement that we make broad and integrated effort to provide opportunities for law students to form their professional identities as future attorneys while they are in law school. The law professors invited to participate in the Symposium have worked and written in the area of professional identity for lawyers for many years, and are …

Examining The Influence Of Arbitrageur’S Hedge Activity On Negative Share Value Following Convertible Security Call Announcements, Edward Strafaci

ETD Collection

No abstract provided.

University Of New Hampshire Dean's List, Registrar's Office

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Management Of Severe Gingival Recession Using A Double Papilla Connective Tissue Graft: A 2-Year Follow-Up Case Study, Dimitris N. Tatakis

Faculty Scholarship

Gum recession is a common condition where the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, exposing the roots and making them more prone to damage. This report describes the treatment of a 30-year-old woman who had severe gum recession on her lower left canine tooth, caused by her long-term habit of scratching the gums with her fingernail. To restore the lost tissue and protect the tooth, a double papilla flap (a surgical technique that moves nearby tissue) along with a connective tissue graft (transplanted tissue from the roof of the mouth) was used. Over 2 years, the recession was reduced …

Integrating Faith And Academic Administration, Derek Schuurman

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

A Multidimensional Model Of Attitudes Toward Sponsorship, Zachary C. T. Evans, Terry Eddy

Global Sport Business Journal

Sport sponsorship is an important marketing tool, with many of its elements having received previous research attention. Although researchers have examined attitudes toward sport sponsorship, the theoretical grounding of attitudes is often incomplete, and theoretically distinct terms are frequently used interchangeably (e.g., attitudes and beliefs). The purpose of this study was to critically examine the literature regarding attitudes toward, and beliefs about, sponsorship to review the common frameworks utilized in examining the constructs, and analyze their theoretical appropriateness. A systematized review methodology was undertaken, through which a definition for attitude toward sponsorship was developed using the tripartite framework for attitude …

2025 Gsba Conference Abstracts, Robert Mcdermand

Global Sport Business Journal

2025 GSBA Conference Abstracts

Resist!: Sustaining Forest Carbon Sequestration And Wood Production After Insect Disturbance, Christopher M. Gough, Ben Bond-Lamberty, Robert T. Fahey, Catherine Mcguigan, Brandon C. Alveshere, Cameron Clay, Erin Darby Mcclain, Charles E. Flower, Kayla C. Mathes, Ariel Johnson, Lisa T. Haber, Kalyn Dorheim, Derek M. Johnson, Lucas E. Nave, Kerstin Niedermaier

Michigan Tech Publications

Disturbances from insect pests threaten ecologically and economically important goods and services supplied by forests, including wood production and carbon sequestration. We highlight the factors that influence these services’ resistance, a term quantifying the initial response to disturbance. Insects inflict damage through a range of mechanisms, prompting distinct plant physiological responses that scale to influence ecosystem processes and, with time, goods and services. The degree and timing of tree mortality and defoliation affect the amount of residual vegetation available to support compensatory wood production and influence carbon sequestration by changing rates of detritus-fueled decomposition. Compounding, or sequential, insect attacks may …

Border Crisis Impacts On United States National Security, Victoria Halyne Smith

Masters Theses

This thesis addresses how the United States (U.S.) currently faces various homeland and national security threats. A specific and substantial threat to the U.S. is the border crisis that began to escalate in later 2020 but has been an ongoing issue for decades. Several elements encompass the border crisis such as the political circumstances, policy passed by Congress and endorsed or drafted by the President, resources at borders, and law enforcement or security implementation. However, two vital elements to analyze within the current border crisis are the border security and immigration policies of the Trump and Biden administrations as well …

Mental Health Literacy In Middle School Classrooms: Be Resilient, Yolanda Michelle Travis

Masters Theses

When I first encountered the question, “Why is this important to me?” in our defense preparation assignment instructions, I felt overwhelmed. How could I answer such a loaded question? Here is my inspiration.

I have been clinically diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. My younger brother, who passed away in 2019, was the first person in California to die from a fentanyl overdose. He suffered from childhood trauma that severely impacted his mental health as an adult, and he was only 36 years old at the time of his death. Additionally, my mother struggles with panic attacks and depression, and my …

The Discipling Worship Leader: How Perceptions Impact The Role Of The Worship Leader, Justin Smith

Masters Theses

Although worship and discipleship are often envisioned as two distinct practices, they share fundamental aspects of spiritual formation. Worship is often restricted to music, emotional expression, and outward performance, while discipleship tends to be associated with intellectual study, biblical knowledge, and structured learning. However, both disciplines encompass holistic contributions to a believer’s spiritual growth. Discipleship extends beyond epistemology; it involves personal transformation. Worship is not merely an experience or the expression of emotions but rather transformative in nature. Both worship and discipleship, however, encompass more than the contemporary church culture often acknowledges. The two-fold research plan combined findings from a …

Recess: Utilizing Gamification To Encourage Lifelong Creativity In Emerging Adults, Julia Schneider

Masters Theses

While creative outlets are prioritized in childhood, adults in the United States are increasingly less likely to engage their creativity during leisure time, which ultimately impacts overall well-being. This project aims to explore: (1) What is creativity, and why is it beneficial? (2) What factors contribute to the decline of creative engagement? (3) How does engaging with creative outlets impact overall well-being? (4) How can play be used as a catalyst to foster creativity? Through a literature review, case studies, and visual analyses, this thesis examined and integrated existing research on creativity and play in order to effectively create a …

Usa V. Anthony Jones

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Experiences Of Mother-Special Educators With A Disabled Child: A Narrative Inquiry Analysis, Estyr Bomgardner

Theses and Dissertations

Women who are both special educators and mothers of one or more children with disabilities are uniquely positioned in both mothering and disability discourse. In narratives about mothering, having a child with a disability shifts the mothering discourse away from meeting the expectations of good mothering towards deficit-oriented perspectives of both the mother and their child. In narratives about disability, mothers are expected to align with broader societal views that disability is a problem that needs to be fixed. In this study, I used a narrative inquiry approach to ask mothers and special educators to share their stories about mothering, …

First-Year Experience Peer Mentors And Theory Of Generativity; A Generic Qualitative Study, Marie Haughton Flocco

Theses and Dissertations

Student retention is an intricate dilemma for all institutions of higher education. While college enrollment continues to increase, degree completion rates are not keeping pace. Research shows that most students who drop out of college do so during the first year of enrollment. In an effort to address student retention during the first year and ultimately increase completion rates, colleges and universities invest significant resources in what has become known as First-Year Experience (FYE). Peer mentoring programs, in particular, are often an essential aspect of FYE programming because of the successful outcomes reported by mentees. This generic qualitative study diverges …

A Missionary's Memoirs: Mongolia Revisited, Isaac Smith

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This is my story. It is a very personal story, but one that I want to share with others. Although it takes place predominantly in Mongolia, it is not merely a story about Mongolia, or even the Mongolian people. It is not really even a story about me. What is it then? It is a story about faith and love. It is an attempt to better understand how the gospel of Jesus Christ intricately fits into people’s lives all over the world—even in Mongolia. It is a compilation of essays, of memoirs, of my experiences. It is a story about …