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Factors Influencing Attitudes Toward Transgender Army National Guard Personnel And Policy, Michelle Lyn Branch

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Call Center Leaders’ Communication Strategies To Increase Employee Productivity, Tracie Okema Stenson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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"Your Problem Is Not At All An Uncommon One": Visibility, Black Men, And Sexual Orientation In The Anti-Apartheid And Civil Rights Movements, Wren Addison Weddell

Dissertations and Theses

The South African Anti-Apartheid Movement and the American Civil Rights Movement are two of the most well-known examples of racial liberation movements, but there are few scholarly works that offer comparisons between the two. Furthermore, the experiences of people who fall outside the bounds of heteronormative society are often overlooked in historical research on both movements. Despite the dearth in research, there are several key factors that are revealed when comparing the lives of Black non-heterosexual men among the activists for both of these movements, including the role of the global community, unique local cultures, and how the state polices …

A Customer-Driven Supplier Evaluation Model Under Indeterminacy For Customizated Production, Çağrı Kuram, Özge Nalan Bi̇li̇şi̇k

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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One Hundred Volumes Of Neutrosophic Sets And Systems: A Bibliometric Retrospective And A Neutrosophic Framework For Dispersed Citation Evidence (2013–2026), Said Broumi, Florentin Smarandache, Mohamed Abdelbaset, Maikel Leyva-Vázquez

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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N-Break: A Neutrosophic Task-Breakpoint Reasoning System For Assessing Functional Ability Of Persons With Disabilities Under Uncertainty, Ehab Abdel Aziz Al-Beblawi, Mirna Samy, Abduallah Gamal

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Neutrosophic Approaches In Deep Learning For Ambiguous Medical Image Analysis: A Systematic Review Toward Wound Assessment, Zakaria Ahmed, Reda Ahmed

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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Effectiveness Of Lay Workers Delivering Behavioural Activation For People With Depression: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Shwikar Othman, Lauren Blekkenhorst, Asangaedem Akpan, Irene Ngune, Nilufeur Mckay, Alison Kennedy, Elizabeth Armstrong, Michael Hunter, Kevin Murray, Mathew Coleman, Richard Gray, Emma Jones, Christopher Lee, Martin Jones

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background Behavioural activation is effective for depression, but its effectiveness in treating adults with depression when delivered by lay workers remains unclear. Aims To examine the effectiveness of behavioural activation delivered by lay workers, compared with any control group, in reducing depressive symptoms in adults. Method This systematic review searched six databases from inception to January 2025, for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing behavioural activation and any control conditions for individuals with depression when delivered by lay workers. Additional searches were conducted in the international trial registries and reference lists (PROSPERO registration CRD42024625620). Risk of bias was assessed using the …

In Silico Screening And Molecular Analyses Identify Apigenin From Scutellaria Barbata As A Potent Akt1 Inhibitor In Breast Cancer, Md. Maruf Khan, Md. Arju Hossain, Fatematuz Zohora, Md. Sohel, Md. Faisal Amin, Fatematuz Zuhura Evamoni, M. Nazmul Hoque

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences Faculty Publications

Breast cancer (BC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women worldwide. Scutellaria barbata, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, possesses recognized anticancer properties, but its mechanistic role in BC is not fully elucidated. This study employed an integrated in silico approach to identify the key flavonoids, targets, and pathways through which S. barbata exerts its anti-BC effects. A multi-step computational methodology incorporating network pharmacology, molecular docking, and dynamics simulations was utilized to profile bioactive compounds from S. barbata. From an initial set of 34 phytocompounds, three flavonoids namely apigenin, 4’-hydroxywogonin, and hispidulin demonstrated favorable drug-likeness, high bioavailability, …

Ai El Realty Corp V. Maquilan

All Decisions

In this nonpayment proceeding, the court granted tenant's motion for an interim order to correct on landlord's default. There were 68 open HPD violations — 19 Class A, 26 Class B, and 23 Class C — in the apartment, plus 5 Class B common-area violations. Landlord failed to interpose any cognizable defense. Failure to gain access is not a defense to an order to correct, per D'Agostino v Forty-Three E. Equities Corp., 12 Misc 3d 486 (Civ Ct NY 2006). Corrections ordered within statutory time frames upon first access.

Harmonizing Intervention, Context, And Implementation Strategies With Context-Driven Co-Design (Cd2), Sarah A Birken, Emily R Haines, Cheyenne R Wagi, Bonny B Morris, Kathryn E Weaver, Kathleen M Lisborg, Sara J Landes, Geoffrey M Curran, Miriam Bender, Maria E Fernandez, Ashley Strahley, Kimberly Wiseman, Kristie L Foley

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Extant approaches to close the gap between implementation evidence and practice have been unsuccessful due in part to overreliance on researcher engagement. In practice, change is often driven by mid-level managers. We developed Context-Driven Co-Design (CD2) to equip mid-level managers with a theory- and evidence-based approach to implementation planning.

Methods: We used a two-pronged design. First, we engaged six established implementation researchers in a modified Delphi process, involving two hour-long meetings and asynchronous feedback to develop and refine a CD2 prototype. Second, we piloted an in-person CD2 training and conducted an hour-long focus group to solicit feedback from mid-level …

Self-Governance, Social Order And Institutional Solutions To Collective Action In A Tent City, Karen A. Snedker, Jennifer Mckinney, Steven Pfaff

Sociology Faculty Articles and Research

Applying insights from the theory of collective action in self-governance, this paper addresses how a city-sanctioned homeless camp has successfully self-governed for over two decades. Based on a club goods model and democratic practices, this tent city attains social order and provides numerous collective benefits to its residents, who initially bring very little capital to the camp. Our case study, which includes in-depth interviews with residents of a tent city at four time points between 2012-2025, as well as observations from their weekly organizational meeting, illustrates how the possibility of exclusion for rule violation, norms emphasizing voice and service, and …

Impact Of Anatomical Changes On Treatment Plan Robustness: A Comparative Study Of Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy And Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy In Head And Neck Cancer., Jennifer Croft

Masters Projects

Head and neck cancer patients often experience anatomical changes during radiation therapy, including weight loss and tumor regression. These changes can alter planned dose distribution and affect treatment accuracy. Based on the previous understanding, IMPT offers highly conformal dose delivery but is sensitive to the patient’s geometry changes and daily setup uncertainties, while VMAT may provide greater stability under these uncertainties. However, as of today, there is no quantitative analysis and comparison between the two modalities using real clinical data. The purpose of this study is to compare the robustness of IMPT and VMAT for head and neck cancer by …

Multiplex Pcr Assay To Distinguish Porcine And Non-Porcine Meats In Processed Foods Using Specific Primers From Nadh Dehydrogenase And Atp Synthase Gene, Kristianto Nugroho, Amalia Prihaningsih, Rerenstradika Tizar Terryana, Slamet Diah Volkandari, Mastur Mastur, Puji Lestari

Makara Journal of Science

Food safety issues, such as food adulteration between halal and non-halal meats, are among the most serious problems in Muslim countries like Indonesia. Food adulteration produces a mixture of products that cannot be detected visually by customers, and it could lead to several social and health problems. The availability of a detection method that can disti-nguish between porcine and non-porcine meats is very important, particularly one that can be utilized in small-scale labo-ratories. The aim of this study was to design and optimize species-specific primers that could distinguish between porcine and non-porcine meats in processed foods by utilizing NADH Dehydrogenase …

Performance Of A Fertilizer Sludge Contaminated With Heavy Metals Collected From Two Wastewater Treatment Plants On (Lactuca Sativa), Leila Lila Belkhedim, Yamina Tahri

Makara Journal of Science

The improper management of sewage sludge poses a significant global risk to environmental and public health. In this study, the valorization of sludge as an organic fertilizer for lettuce cultivation was evaluated, offering a sustainable waste-to-resource solution. Sludge from two wastewater treatment plants (Mazouna and El Kerma) were collected between 2019 and 2021. Comprehensive physicochemical analysis was conducted to determine its nutrient value and contaminant levels. In addition, the efficacy and safety of the fertilizer were assessed by measuring lettuce growth and the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in plant tissues. The analyzed sludge, with an organic matter content of 9.91%–83% …

In Silico And Toxicological Evaluation Of Crescentia Cujete Aqueous Extract: Potential Anticancer Activity Against Breast Cancer, Rahma Diyan Martha, Fatimah Fatimah, Syahputra Wibowo, Bantari Wisynu Kusuma Wardhani, Josephine Elizabeth Siregar, Elisabeth Farah Novita Coutrier, Alfia Fitrianita, Andri Pramesyanti Pramono, Ita Margaretha Nainggolan, Yudhi Nugraha, Danar Danar, Naufal Abiyyu, Lalu Unsunnidhal, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori, Hesty Parbuntari, Wimbuh Tri Widodo

Makara Journal of Science

Majapahit plant (Crescentia cujete), commonly found in Indonesia, has not been extensively explored for its medicinal properties. Given that many cancer treatments are derived from plants, this study aimed to examine the effects of plants on cancer chemical composition of the C. cujete fruit pulp extract, identify its primary compounds, and assess its potential as an antioxidant, anticancer agent, particularly for breast cancer. An insilico approach was used to evaluate the toxicity and interactions, of the compounds with cancer biomarker proteins, in addition to an in vivo Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) for BSLT, toxicity screening using six …

Tea Polyphenol-Assisted Green Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticle-Boron-Doped Diamond Nanoparticles For Theophylline Electrochemical Detection, Prastika Krisma Jiwanti, Adira Ainun Tsalsabilla, Angellita Wijaya Gunawan, Siti Wafiroh, Mohammad Kalimanjaro, Mai Tomisaki

Makara Journal of Science

Drug theophylline is a bronchodilator used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but precise monitoring is required to avoid side effects. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a screen-printed electrode (SPE) modified with a composite of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles and boron-doped diamond nanoparticles using tea polyphenols (Ag-BDDTP/SPE) for detecting theophylline. Formation of AgNPs was confirmed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, which showed a localized surface plasmon resonance peak at ~450 nm. Transmission electron microscopy revealed polydisperse nanoparticles with an average diameter of 39.94 nm. During the electrochemical detection of theophylline, square-wave voltammetry (SWV) was employed to evaluate signal-to-background (S/B) …

Mutation Screening For Confirming Suspected Spinal Muscular Atrophy Using Dried Blood Spotted On In-House Cellulose-Based Cards, Yogik Onky Silvana Wijaya, Farda Tsaqouva Ahza, Annisa Naufal Almaszahra, Mawaddah Ar Rochmah, Dian Kesumapramudya Nurputra

Makara Journal of Science

Early and accurate diagnosis for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has gained relevance in an era of emerging therapies to improve patient outcomes. While screening of dried blood spots (DBS) effectively detects deletion-type SMA, non-deletion cases are often missed. Mutation screening from DBS is needed to address this gap. Here, we aimed to evaluate the feasibility of an in-house, cellulose-based card for direct Sanger sequencing for variant hunting, avoiding DNA extraction and offering an alternative to commercial cards. As a proof of concept, sequences obtained from DBSs of 23 healthy individuals were compared with sequences derived from isolated genomic DNA (gDNA). …

Unraveling The Role Of Tree Species Diversity In Climate Change Mitigation: A Case Study Of Ecuadorian Tropical Forests, Carlos Alfredo Salas-Macías, Ezequiel Zamora-Ledezma, Karime Montes-Escobar, Grover García-Saltos, Jerry Toth, Moises Tenorio-Mendoza, Juan Manuel Moreira-Castro, María Belen Vinces-Obando, Luis David Balarezo-Saltos

Makara Journal of Science

To address climate change, a crucial environmental challenge, strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are essential. This study examines the relationship between tree species diversity, aboveground biomass (AGB), and carbon storage across tropical forests. The research was carried out in the Jama-Coaque Ecological Reserve and the Bosque Seco Lalo Loor Ecological Reserve in northwestern Ecuador, using 16 sample plots across five forest types: Mature Moist Forest (MMF), Cloud Forest (CLF), Early Succession Forest (ESF), Tropical Dry Forest (TDF), and Mature Semi-Deciduous Forest (MSF). To obtain indices of diversity and evenness, individual species were measured within plots, along with assessments of …

Managing Prairie Dogs On Agricultural Lands, Cory Farnsworth, S. Nicole Frey

All Current Publications

While prairie dogs are an important species in the region because their burrows provide shelter for many wildlife species, they are also preyed upon by many mammals and birds. However, because of the damage they can cause to cropping and range systems, their populations may occasionally need to be controlled. After you have identified which prairie dog species you are in conflict with and the scope of the damage, you will want to decide how to manage them. This fact sheet provides information on control options and the general ecology of the three prairie dog species in Utah.

From Deficit To Dialogue: Reassessing The Role Of Institutional Data In Library Resource Deployment, Rebecca Bryant Penrose, Geoff Walton, Kirsty Fife, Mary K. Bolin

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Universities increasingly foreground institutional research (IR) dashboards to steer ‘student success’ agendas, yet much of the library’s contribution operates through relationships that IR cannot readily capture. As a result, the library’s engagement with IR efforts remains underexplored in library and information science scholarship. Drawing on descriptive survey data from 66 academic librarians and library administrators, together with nine semi-structured interviews conducted across the California State University system, this study examines how library resources are allocated at course level and whether IR data inform those decisions. Findings indicate that librarians rely far more on local relationships, timing within the academic calendar …

Intersectional Pathways To Prison And Sentence Disparities: Exploring The Role Of Race, Gender Identity, And Sexuality In Women’S Sentencing Outcomes, Jae Collett

Dissertations and Theses

This study explores the relationship between race, gender identity, sexuality, and prison sentence length using data from the Survey of Prison Inmates, 2016. While state and federal guidelines are ostensibly in place to prevent disparate sentencing outcomes, research still finds disparities in prison sentence lengths across identities of defendants. Women generally receive more lenient sentences than men, and may be shown chivalry when processed through the criminal legal system. However, qualifications for chivalrous treatment have historically only been accessible to certain women (i.e. cisgender, heterosexual, white women). The social and institutional exclusion queer women and/or women of color experience may …

Community Perceptions And Hospital Selection In Depok: A Comparative Study Of Rsud Anugerah Sehat Afiat And Competitors Based On The 5a Framework, Iva Nur Faridah, Wahyu Sulistiadi

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

RSUD Anugerah Sehat Afiat (ASA) Depok faces challenges in enhancing service utilization and competitiveness as a public hospital in the increasingly competitive healthcare environment of eastern Depok City. This study aimed to identify factors influencing community preferences in hospital selection and to determine appropriate positioning strategies for RSUD ASA. A mixed-methods case study design was employed. Quantitative data were collected from 132 respondents aged over 25 years who had visited four hospitals included in the study, using structured questionnaires. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with eight key informants representing RSUD ASA management. Data analysis was based on five …

Pengetahuan Dan Motivasi Meningkatkan Penggunaan Aplikasi Mobile Jkn Pada Pasien Bpjs Di Instalasi Rawat Jalan Rsd Idaman Banjarbaru, Salbia Putri Kanzha Khairunnisa, Raziansyah Raziansyah, Fahriadi Fahriadi

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

The development of digital health services encourages the use of the Mobile JKN application to enhance access and service efficiency for BPJS participants. However, its utilization remains inconsistent due to limited knowledge of its functions and low motivation to use it. This study examined the relationship between knowledge and motivation with the use of the Mobile JKN application among BPJS patients at the Outpatient Installation of RSD Idaman Banjarbaru in 2025. This study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The population comprised 10,478 BPJS patients, while the sample consisted of 100 outpatient BPJS patients who used the Mobile …

Exploring The Determinants Of Operating Room Utilization: A Scoping Review Of Influential Factors In Surgical Efficiency, Isma Sari Chumairah, Masyitoh Basabih

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Optimal utilization of the operating room (OR) is a crucial element in improving the efficiency of surgical services and hospital performance. This scoping review aimed to identify and map the factors influencing OR utilization based on recent scientific literature. We conducted a scoping review using the Population–Concept–Context (PCC) framework and reported it according to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. We systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect for articles published between 2015 and 2025. Eligible studies were screened, and information on study characteristics and reported determinants of OR utilization was extracted and summarized descriptively. Forty studies were included. The reported determinants clustered into …

Gambaran Administrasi Rekam Medis Semi-Digital Berdasarkan Pendekatan 5m Dan Poac Di Rsu X Kota Depok Tahun 2025, Dewi Shinta, Risky Kusuma Hartono, Malihah Ramadhani Rum

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Medical record administration is an essential component in supporting healthcare service quality. During the transition toward Electronic Medical Records (EMR), many hospitals still use semi-digital systems that combine conventional and electronic processes. This study aimed to describe semi-digital medical record administration at RSU X, Depok City, based on the Man, Money, Material, Method, and Machine (5M) management elements and the Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling (POAC) management functions. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach through in-depth interviews and observations involving five informants. The results showed that the semi-digital system operated through the parallel use of physical medical records and …

Development Of An Interdisciplinary Conceptual Framework For A Dialogue-Based Formative Intervention For Transformative Social And Emotional Learning For Adolescents, Rebekah Pollock

The Qualitative Report

I use the plug-and-play method to draw from Vygotskian social learning theories, the participatory culture-specific intervention model, the transformative social and emotional learning framework, and cultural-historical formative interventions to develop a conceptual framework for research that centers dialogue-based data collection and aims to study the associated processes and outcomes. First, I describe how I identified the need for a new conceptual framework. Second, I examine the historical roots, philosophical beliefs, conceptualization of processes related to learning and development and successful outcomes, and methodological requirements of each contributing theory or framework to determine a compatibility of perspectives and complementarity of goals …

Decommissioning Costs & Guarantees: Current Trends And Practices, Eduardo G. Pereira, Yuke Wang, Meagan Gopaulsingh, Shaniah Mohammed, Ana Carolina Marins De Carvalho, Felipe Villasuso Lago, Hooman Haghighi

Indian Journal of Law and Technology

This paper examines the evolving landscape of decommissioning costs and financial guarantees in the global oil and gas industry, focusing on current trends and regulatory frameworks across key jurisdictions, such as Brazil, Canada, China, Ghana, Nigeria, Norway, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, particularly in light of emerging technologies and how they reshape legal liability structures and cost estimation models. As the oil and gas industry faces increasing pressure to transition toward sustainable energy but at the same time manage the energy trilemma, decommissioning of offshore installations has become a critical and costly challenge. This …

Review On Capacity Degradation Mechanisms And Lifetime Prediction Of Energy Storage Li-Ion Battery, Ma Yue, Chen Yanqiao, Wang Chu, Wang Xianwen, Liu Hui, Chen Yifei, Chen Lai, Yan Kang, Su Yuefeng

Dianchi(Changsha)

No abstract provided.

Rul Prediction Based On An Attention-Integrated Mixture Of Expert Architectures, Zhai Qiangxiang, Jiang Hongmin, Long Nengbing, Zhou Mingjiong, Ma Tingli, Yan Lijing

Dianchi(Changsha)

No abstract provided.