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About The Author: Leaf Seligman

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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About The Author: Debra Ann Davis

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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About The Author: Beth Kephart

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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About The Author: Megan Foss

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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About The Author: Floyd Skloot

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Cover To Cover: Reviews Of New Books, Amy Boaz, Diane Hume George, Laurie Graham, Lea Simonds, Kathleen Veslany

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Monster Between Us, Megan Foss

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Transgress, Editors Of Fragments

Fragments

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Ai In Medicine: A Game-Changer In Education And Practice, Katia Ferdowsi

Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning

This entry describes the integration of AI-powered platforms such as Osmosis, Khan Academy, and ChatGPT into undergraduate medical education. These tools support student engagement, deepen understanding of complex topics, and prepare learners for a tech-driven medical landscape. By embedding AI into course design, educators can address challenges such as limited clinical exposure, diverse learning needs, and time constraints.

The Cry Of The She-Wolf La Part Des Femmes : Transmission And Creation, Zineb Ali-Benali

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

How to give place – and what place – to a story made of fragments of narratives, reluctance and silences? This is the question addressed in this article, which focuses on the female part of the history of the Algerian war of independence. Through the approach of Liamna's story (the cry, inarticulate and yet so eloquent by the silence that follows it), the question arises of what can make heritage and heritage. At the same time the question arises of the posture of the one who writes and thus keeps a trace of the cry and silence.

Symbology, Social Imagination And Narrative Dynamics Of Amazigh Women In Some Oral Texts Of Ayt Khebbach (South-East Morocco), Anna Maria Di Tolla

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

This contribution is based on research into fifteen Tamazight stories collected from the Ayt Khebbach in the Tafilalt region of south-east Morocco between 2002 and 2010. The aim is to give an overview of some elements of Tamazight production, to describe very briefly the corpus of tales studied and to analyse some key categories concerning the Amazigh women of the Ayt Khebbach, in order to understand the structure of the meaning of the stories. Finally, an examination of the content of the tales will lead us to conclude with a reflection on the changes and innovations in the symbology, the …

Kabyle Song, A Vehicle For Transmitting Intangible Cultural Heritage And A Living Heritage To Be Perpetuated, Tanina Ben Boudjema

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Song is the Kabyle people's preferred means of expression. It is the expression of their civilisational and cultural heritage. Commonly referred to as intangible and oral cultural heritage, song is a form and a practice that needs to be preserved. In our contribution, we will look at ways of safeguarding and transmitting ancient Kabyle poetry, particularly through song, following the example of the Tiwizi group. We will also try to show that the re-appropriation and updating of ancient Kabyle song by modern singers is also a way of to preserve ancient poetry and a means of transmitting the oral tradition. …

Robust 10 Gbps Fso Communication And Up To 70db/Km High-Fidelity Psk Modulation Under Diverse Atmospheric Turbulence, Raghad Zuhair Yousif, Soran Salah Fareeq Aldawoodi, Sirwan Kareem Jalal, Sevan H. Ali

Engineering and Technology Journal

This work introduces a free-space optical (FSO) communication system engineered to operate effectively under diverse atmospheric conditions, specifically addressing attenuation levels of 20, 30, 40, and 70 dB/km at a stable data rate of 10 Gbps. The proposed architecture utilizes advanced Phase Shift Keying (PSK) modulation, combined with a 60 dBm continuous-wave laser, a Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM), and optical amplifiers with 20 dB gain, to ensure signals can be transmitted through challenging atmospheric channels. The model performs quite well, even in diverse conditions, and remains effective when the signal is 70 dB/Km weaker. It has a Q-factor of approximately 10.069 …

Optimization Algorithms And Modeling Techniques For Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems: A Mini Review, Marwan J. Hussein, Omar Talib Khazraji, Ahmed M Almawla

Engineering and Technology Journal

The growing world-wide demand of power from renewable sources has brought up considerable attention to HRES system as the strong supplementary or alternative systems for fossil-fuel based energy generation. The efficient deployment of HRESs has to tackle a number of difficult optimization problems that involve the trade-offs between cost, reliability and sustainability. Sophisticated optimization techniques are the key in system design and operation. This paper classifies and assesses the solar, wind, biomass and energy storage based HRES optimization methodologies. It defines significant modeling methodologies and measures, such as Loss of Power Supply Probability (LPSP) and Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). …

Spiral Ism Band Antenna Design For Biomedical Applications, Marwah Malik Hassooni, Jabir S. Aziz, Ashwaq Q. Hameed

Engineering and Technology Journal

This paper introduces a dual-band spiral-shaped implantable antenna engineered for medical applications, addressing the growing demand for reliable subcutaneous implantable monitoring systems. The proposed antenna is designed to operate within the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band centered at 2400 MHz, leveraging a highly compact form factor with total dimensions of 6 mm × 5 mm × 0.254 mm, yielding a minimal volumetric footprint of 7.62 mm3. The structure is fabricated on the RO3010 substrate, characterized by a relative permittivity of ϵ_r = 10.2, a loss tangent of tanδ= 0.0022, and a substrate thickness of 0.254 mm. …

Methodological Design And Performance Simulation Of A 25 Mw Grid-Connected Solar Pv Plant Using Pvsyst, Sura H. Hassan, Ghassan A. Bilal, Ali A. Ismaeel

Engineering and Technology Journal

The weakness of the energy transmission system is one of the primary challenges facing Iraq, significantly contributing to the country’s economic crisis due to its reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The rise in oil prices increased electricity production costs. These issues, including weak transmission, can be addressed by integrating renewable energy with the grid. This research presented a methodology for designing and simulating a 25 MW grid-connected photovoltaic station. It used the PVsyst System program to predict energy production and AutoCAD to develop the layout. The steps included evaluating the site, selecting solar units, configuring inverters, and integrating them with …

Adaptive Wheelchair Control Using Fuzzy Logic And Eye Gaze Metrics, Hanan J. Abdulkareem, Sadik K. Gharghan, Saad Mutashar

Engineering and Technology Journal

Intelligent wheelchair systems are crucial for enabling hands-free mobility in individuals with severe physical impairments. This paper presents a novel eye-movement-based wheelchair control system that integrates camera-based gaze detection with fuzzy logic decision-making. By analyzing the Eye Aspect Ratio (EAR), along with horizontal and vertical gaze ratios, the system interprets real-time eye movements into five navigational commands: “Move Forward,” “Move Backward,” “Move Left,” “Move Right,” and “Stop.” A time threshold mechanism (2–5 seconds) ensures intentionality by filtering out involuntary gaze fluctuations. The novelty of this work lies in its hybrid use of real-time video processing and fuzzy logic reasoning to …

Statistically Consistent And Novel Image Registration Methods For Various Transformations In Presence Of Zooming, Sujay Das

Doctoral Theses

In image processing literature, image registration is the process of spatially matching two or more images of the same scene or object obtained at various times, from different perspectives, or by separate sensors in order to simplify comparison, fusion, or analysis. Its purpose is to identify the spatial transformation that minimizes the differences between related characteristics or intensities in the reference and moved images. Image registration techniques find a wide range of applications in several imaging fields, namely, medical imaging, satellite imaging, fingerprint matching, remote sensing, and image comparison, to name a few. The growing popularity of this imaging field …

Undergraduate Engagement In Neutron Scattering As A Pathway To U.S. Competitiveness And A Diverse Scientific Workforce, Hillary L. Smith

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Works

Engaging undergraduate students in neutron scattering experiments through beamtime trips, student internships, or class visits is a powerful driver of scientific progress in the United States. These experiences provide hands-on exposure to advanced instrumentation, mentorship from diverse scientists, and insight into large-scale research infrastructure. By contributing meaningfully to proposal development, sample preparation, data collection, and data analysis, students develop confidence, scientific identity, and a sense of belonging, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Early engagement cultivates a skilled and motivated scientific workforce, strengthens the capabilities and mission of national laboratories, and ensures continued U.S. leadership in discovery and innovation.

Best Practices In Virginia School Libraries, Audrey P. Church, Karla B. Collins, Carl A. Harvey Ii, Sheree Garrett

Learning Hub

The National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries (AASL, 2018b) indicate that school librarians should function as teachers, instructional partners, information specialists, leaders, and program administrators, and numerous studies document the important role that the school librarian plays in the teaching and learning taking place in the school (Lance & Kachel, 2018). Strong school librarians positively impact student learning. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify, explore, and describe traits and activities of award-winning school librarians in Virginia. Data collected from 18 participants through semi- structured interviews identified the common traits of leader, communicator, …

Disbarment Disparities: How Law School Prestige Affects Disbarment Rates, Michael Conklin, Christopher Houston, Gayle Randall

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Reinforcement Learning: A Paradigm Shift In Ai Training And Its Competitive Implications, Elena Ponte

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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When Steamboat Willie Drifts Into Public Waters: Disney’S New Character Dilemma And What It Can And Cannot Do When Classic Characters Go Public, Logan D. Marx

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Game Changer: College Athletes’ Employee Status In Light Of Johnson And The Changing Ncaa Landscape, Emily C. Bracht

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Put Your Money Where Your Vote Is: An Analysis Of Election Betting In The United States, Ellelyshia Ardo

Journal of Business & Technology Law

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Beyond Productivity: A Christian Vision For Work And Technology, Part Ii, Grady Burkhart

Student Work

"While AI can automate repetitive processes, optimize efficiency, and analyze vast amounts of data, it cannot replace the relational core of human vocation."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­a Christian approach to automation from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

Beyond Productivity Part II

Navigating Intersectional Margins: A Multilevel Analysis Of First- And Second-Generation Immigrant Students’ Academic Outcomes Within Urban Coethnic Communities, Douglas D. Havard, Minh Truong, Sophie Nguyen, Richard Vo, Luis Truong, Nellie Nguyen, Ryan Dam

Education Faculty Articles and Research

This study examines how structural and cultural forms of capital interact to shape the academic attainment of first- and second-generation immigrant students within urban coethnic communities. Drawing on data from the Children of Immigrants Longitudinal Study and hierarchical multinomial logistic regression, we integrate Yosso's community cultural wealth and the cultural and structural coethnic frameworks to examine how socioeconomic resources, bilingual fluency, and coethnic community strength predict postsecondary outcomes. Findings reveal that strong coethnic networks, bilingual fluency, and faith-based participation offset structural disadvantage. Results reframe the immigrant paradox through an intersectional, asset-based lens, emphasizing community-driven supports for equity-focused urban education policy.

A New Tool For Handling Multiracial And Multi-Identity Data In Health Research, Gabriel J. Merrin

Population Health Research Brief Series

When surveys ask about race or ethnicity, a growing number of Americans select more than one category. The multiracial population now represents over 10% of the U.S. population and is the fastest growing racial group in the country. Yet researchers routinely collapse these individuals into an “other race” category for statistical analysis, rendering specific subgroups invisible. This brief introduces CATAcode, a free software tool that helps researchers systematically explore, document, and prepare check-all-that-apply demographic data for statistical modeling. In a demonstration with over 8,000 high school students, CATAcode revealed 85 distinct racial identity combinations from just eight response options. The …