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A Case Study Of The Implementation Of Non-Linear Assessment Protocols For Pre-Service Music Teachers, Jeffrey Ward, Phillip Payne, Michele Henry

School of Music Faculty Publications

Grounded in previous research regarding admission and graduation standards of music education undergraduate candidates, we created a framework to assess student readiness to enter the music education profession across multiple points of inquiry. To determine the efficacy of the protocols, we conducted a case study to pilot implementation of the protocols with two university music education programs in the United States. Two of the authors–music education faculty at these universities–served as site coordinators implementing the protocols with multiple student cohorts (comprised of first-year, midpoint, and graduates) within their institution. The authors reviewed the reports employing a three-step process. In the …

Reducing Foodborne Bacteria Public Health Burden By Novel Compounds And Pressure-Based Technologies, Junice Alannah Sibley

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

Food safety strategies are being developed in the hopes of combating foodborne pathogens and their risks. Previous techniques and technologies are struggling to meet the needs of the public, leading to the demand for new, innovative methods. Mild high-pressure processing (HPP) of 350 MPa was used in a synergetic combination with mild heat of 60°C and the antimicrobial carvacrol for the decontamination of non-typhoidal Salmonella serovars that resulted in a >5 log CFU/mL reduction. Additionally, a secondary study was conducted comparing a single Salmonella Tennessee strain with a 4-strain Salmonella cocktail to examine sensitivity to pressure-based treatments resulting in a …

The Impact Of Teacher Effectiveness Factors On Student Achievement: A Case Study, Renita Joy Perkins

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

This quantitative, correlational study examined the relationship between teacher, evaluation scores and student achievement using Tennessee's Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) evaluation system at Spencer Elementary School in rural Van Buren County. The study analyzed data from nine teachers across grades 3-5 and 150 students, investigating correlations between TEAM evaluation scores, Level of Effectiveness (LOE) ratings, and student performance on Tennessee Ready assessments in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science. Key findings revealed a counterintuitive experience-performance paradox: while teacher years of experience positively correlated with evaluation scores (r=.422, p<.001) and LOE ratings (r=.132, p=.024), it negatively correlated with student English Language Arts achievement (r=- .174, p=.039). The study demonstrated strong internal consistency within the TEAM evaluation system, with significant correlations between LOE scores and teacher evaluation ratings (r=.375, p<.001). However, only weak correlations emerged between teacher evaluation scores and student achievement outcomes, with a slight positive relationship found only in English Language Arts (r=.165, p=.049). The research revealed robust cross-subject correlations in student achievement (r=.706, p<.001), suggesting that effective teaching impacts learning holistically rather than in subject specific ways. These findings challenge assumptions about the predictive validity of observation-based evaluation systems and highlight the complexity of measuring teaching effectiveness. Implications for educational leaders include reconsidering the relationship between teacher experience and effectiveness, implementing differentiated professional development based on evaluation data rather than years of service, and developing more nuanced approaches to using evaluation systems that integrate multiple measures of teacher impact on student learning outcomes.

Correlation Of Oncogenic Micrornas 21 And 22 Expression Level To The Different Grades Of Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Of Salivary Glands (Ex Vivo Study), Mariam Mohamed Zaki, Heba Ahmed Farag, Olfat Gamil Shaker, Heba Khaled Rizk, Sara Abd Elwahed

Dentistry

Background: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) counts among the most frequent types of malignant salivary gland neoplasms. Brandwein system classified MEC into low, intermediate and high grade as per histological pattern, but this classification lacks the correlation with the genetic basis such as MicroRNA profile. This study aims to assess the expression level of MicroRNA-21 (miR-21) and MicroRNA-22 (miR-22) in different grades of MEC. Material And Methods: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded blocks of MEC were obtained from Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University and General Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University within the period of (2014-2023). Reverse transcription polymerase …

Educational Leadership's Role In Understanding Nil Policy Perceptions Among College Football Players, Carlton Rice

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

This study examined educational leadership's role in understanding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy perceptions among college football players at an American Athletic Conference institution. Using Expectancy-Value Theory as the theoretical framework, the research explored how educational leaders interpret and communicate NIL policies to student-athletes, assessed student-athlete perceptions of leadership effectiveness, and investigated how leadership experiences influence attitudes toward NIL policies. The mixed-methods study surveyed 97 college football student-athletes and conducted interviews with athletic administrators. Key findings revealed a moderately positive correlation (r=.340, p<.001) between administrative support and student-athlete knowledge of NIL policies, demonstrating that institutional investment in educational support directly impacts policy comprehension. The research found that 67% of student-athletes indicated NIL opportunities would influence their school choice decisions, fundamentally altering recruitment dynamics. Additionally, 57.7% of participants agreed that NIL affects team culture, though responses indicated this impact is highly contextual and dependent on institutional management. The study identified significant variation in educational leadership approaches across institutions, with some employing dedicated NIL strategy teams while others integrate responsibilities within existing compliance departments. A notable gap emerged between student-athlete NIL expectations and institutional support, with many athletes reporting they "do everything on our own." For higher education institutions, findings suggest the need for comprehensive NIL education programs extending beyond basic compliance to include financial literacy, contract negotiation, and personal branding. Institutions should develop values-based frameworks aligning NIL opportunities with institutional missions while protecting student-athlete interests. The research contributes valuable insights for navigating the evolving NIL landscape while supporting student-athlete success.

Bilstm-Based Zero-Aware Traffic Forecasting Using Lidar Data For Intersection Safety, Md Atiqur Rahman Mallick

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

LSTM retains information from long-term data and is highly effective in generating time-based forecasts. Recently, BiLSTM has enhanced the precision of traffic predictions by assimilating information from both antecedent and subsequent directions via bidirectional data flow. BiLSTM demonstrates exceptional efficacy in the analysis of long-term traffic data. Our study presents a custom forecasting model that leverages advanced LiDAR sensor technology in combination with state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to improve road conditions. Eight LiDAR sensors were strategically deployed along the 26th Clarksville Pike corridor to collect high-resolution traffic data—including vehicle speed and count/flow—over the period from September 1, 2024 to November …

Assessing The Association Between Covid-19 Vaccination And Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (Attest Study): Analyses Of English Data, 2020-2022, Jose Ordonez-Mena, Xinchun Gu, Mark Joy, Xuejuan Fan, Bernardo Meza-Torres, William Hinton, Rashmi Wimalaratna, Gavin Jamie, Anna Forbes, Debasish Kar, Rachel Byford, Sneha N. Anand, Filipa Ferreira, Lisa Mather, Andrew Lee, F. D. Richard Hobbs, Deborah Layton, Simon De Lusignan

Peninsula Medical School

ObjectiveCOVID-19 vaccine surveillance detected thrombotic thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), a rare combination of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia, after COVID-19 vaccination. We evaluated TTS risk within 28 days of AZD1222 and BNT162b2 exposure.MethodsMatched case-control (MCCS) and self-controlled case series (SCCS) studies used Oxford-Royal College of General Practitioners Research and Surveillance Centre data linked to immunisation, hospitalisation and death data. English patient records extracted from 2/12/2020 to 31/10/2022 were used to identify TTS cases and age, sex, and practice matched controls. Conditional logistic regression and conditional Poisson regression were used for MCCS and SCCS analyses, respectively.ResultsOf 666 TTS events identified, >90% happened without AZD1222/BNT162b2 …

Emg-Guided Human-Machine Interaction Training Develops New Intermuscular Coordination Patterns In Stroke: A Pilot Study, Gang Seo, Manuel Portilla-Jiménez, Michael Houston, Jeong-Ho Park, Hangil Lee, Sheng Li, Yingchun Zhang, Hyung-Soon Park, Jinsook Roh

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Stroke survivors often experience impaired upper extremity motor function due to abnormal muscle synergies. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of electromyography-guided human-machine interaction training designed to expand the repertoire of intermuscular coordination patterns and improve upper extremity motor function in chronic stroke survivors.

Methods: Four chronic stroke survivors with mild-to-moderate upper extremity motor impairment and three age-matched healthy controls participated in a six-week electromyography-guided training intervention. Participants practiced selectively activating one elbow flexor muscle while suppressing another (brachioradialis or biceps brachii). Throughout the course of the intervention, the effect of the training on intermuscular coordination, …

A Review Of Cutaneous Viral Infections And Their Potential Role In Neurologic Diseases

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Cutaneous viral infections, defined as viral pathogens that either primarily affect the skin (e.g., herpesviruses, enteroviruses) or frequently produce dermatologic manifestations despite systemic tropism (e.g., HIV, SARS-CoV-2), can trigger systemic inflammatory and neurotropic responses that extend their impact to the nervous system. A growing body of evidence suggests that viruses with dermatologic manifestations may play a significant role in the pathogenesis of neurologic disorders.

Summary: Although individual viruses have been studied in isolation, the skin-brain axis in viral infections remains incompletely characterized. This review synthesizes existing knowledge and highlights gaps in understanding the mechanisms linking cutaneous viral infections to …

The Effects Of Applying Self-Regulated Learning Prompts On Academic Achievement In A Public Middle-School Science Classroom, Andrew Barham

Doctoral Dissertations

Student success in science courses is a critical focus for K–12 educators, particularly during the transition period of middle-school, where students face increasing academic and social demands. Self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies have been shown to enhance academic outcomes by fostering independent learning and metacognitive awareness. However, research on the implementation and effectiveness of SRL interventions in middle school science classrooms, particularly within the constraints of public school settings, remains limited.

This study investigated the effects of an SRL intervention on the academic achievement of eighth-grade students during a six-week astronomy unit. Students from a public middle school in the San …

Genetic Modifiers And Ascertainment Drive Variable Expressivity Of Complex Disorders, Matthew Jensen, Corrine Smolen, Anastasia Tyryshkina, Lucilla Pizzo, Jiawan Sun, Serena Noss, Deepro Banerjee, Matthew Oetjens, Hermela Shimelis, Cora M Taylor, Vijay Kumar Pounraja, Hyebin Song, Laura Rohan, Emily Huber, Laila El Khattabi, Ingrid Van De Laar, Rafik Tadros, Connie R Bezzina, Marjon Van Slegtenhorst, Janneke Kammeraad, Paolo Prontera, Jean-Hubert Caberg, Harry Fraser, Siddharth Banka, Anke Van Dijck, Charles Schwartz, Els Voorhoeve, Patrick Callier, Anne-Laure Mosca-Boidron, Nathalie Marle, Mathilde Lefebvre, Kate Pope, Penny Snell, Amber Boys, Paul J Lockhart, Myla Ashfaq, Elizabeth Mccready, Margaret Nowacyzk, Lucia Castiglia, Ornella Galesi, Emanuela Avola, Teresa Mattina, Marco Fichera, Maria Grazia Bruccheri, Giuseppa Maria Luana Mandarà, Francesca Mari, Flavia Privitera, Ilaria Longo, Aurora Curró, Alessandra Renieri, Boris Keren, Perrine Charles, Silvestre Cuinat, Mathilde Nizon, Olivier Pichon, Claire Bénéteau, Radka Stoeva, Dominique Martin-Coignard, Sophia Blesson, Cedric Le Caignec, Sandra Mercier, Marie Vincent, Christa L Martin, Katrin Mannik, Alexandre Reymond, Laurence Faivre, Erik Sistermans, R Frank Kooy, David J Amor, Corrado Romano, Joris Andrieux, Santhosh Girirajan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Variable expressivity of disease-associated variants implies a role for secondary variants that modify clinical features. We assessed the effects of modifier variants on the clinical outcomes of 2,455 individuals with primary variants. Among 124 families with the 16p12.1 deletion, distinct rare and common variant classes conferred risks for specific developmental features, including short tandem repeats for neurological defects. Network analysis suggested distinct mechanisms involving 16p12.1 genes and secondary variants specific to each proband. Within disease and population cohorts of 976 individuals with the 16p12.1 deletion, we found opposing effects of secondary variants on clinical features across ascertainments. Additional analysis of …

Enhancing Graduate Employability Through The Role Of The School Career Center (Bursa Kerja Khusus) At Smkn 1 Bandung, Dwi Purwanto, Didik Nurhadi, Widiyanti Widiyanti

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study examines the role of the Bursa Kerja Khusus (BKK) in enhancing graduate employability at SMKN 1 Bandung. Using a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through interviews with BKK staff, teachers, alumni, and industry partners, supported by observations and document analysis. The findings reveal that BKK functions as a strategic bridge between school and industry by providing digital job information services, facilitating structured recruitment processes, and maintaining strong industry partnerships. These practices effectively support graduates’ transition into the workforce. However, challenges persist, particularly related to limited soft skills and occasional mismatches between school competencies and industry demands. Supporting …

Effectiveness Of Drill And Imitation Methods In The Application Of Canon And Broken Design Techniques In Feto Hitu Dance, Kadek Paramitha Hariswari, Natalsya Vandana Sape

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study was motivated by the need to identify effective dance learning methods that enhance dancers’ technical and aesthetic abilities, particularly in applying canon and broken design techniques to creatively reconstructed traditional dances. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of the drill and imitation methods in developing dancers’ ability to apply canon and broken techniques in the Feto Hitu dance. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach using field action methods. Data were collected through observations of the training process, interviews with instructors and dancers, and video documentation at the Dance Studio of the Music Education …

The Story Of Albert E. Horsley, James R. Nix

Ellen White Issues Symposium

No abstract provided.

Development Of Contemporary Issues Related To Ellen G. White, Alberto R. Timm

Ellen White Issues Symposium

No abstract provided.

The Development Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Understand- Ing Of Ellen G. White’S Prophetic Gift, 1844-1889, Theodore Levterov

Ellen White Issues Symposium

No abstract provided.

Pxj Volume 12 – Key Theme Summary And Article Index, Patient Experience Journal

Patient Experience Journal

Volume 12 of the Patient Experience Journal showcases a global dedication to advancing human experience in healthcare, illuminating both existing challenges and crucial emerging practices. The content, spanning three issues, emphasizes that improving the human experience is not a temporary initiative but rather the essential foundation for building trust, ensuring safety, facilitating healing, and sustaining organizational resilience. The overarching message of Volume 12 is that human experience is the heart of healthcare. It is actively shaped through shared purpose, design, empathy, communication, and partnership. The journal calls for a future where every voice is heard, every story matters, every …

Measurements Of Water-Film Thickness On Cave Walls And Speleothems, Alexandre Honiat, Salaheddine Skali-Lami, François Bourges, Bruno Lartiges

International Journal of Speleology

The water-film that coats cave walls and speleothems is a key player for the regulation of cave microclimate and the control of speleothem growth. In this paper, we demonstrate the capability of a confocal optical sensor to quantitatively measure on-site the rapid variations of water-film thickness when dripping, active condensation, or dryness occur on walls of various caves. Results obtained from a sample of four prehistoric caves and one stalagmite cave from Southwest France, indicate that the measurable thickness of water-films is generally in the 25-70 µm range for cave walls and reaches 200-300 µm on the horizontal plane of …

Washington Report:Accounting For The Investment Tax Credit, Gilbert Simonetti Jr.

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Conversational Implicature In The Collection Hadith Qalb (“Heart’S Talk”) By Abdullah Al-Faisal “A Pragmatic Study”, Nawal Saeed Al-Zahrani

UB Journal for Humanities

This research falls within the general framework of rhetorical studies, specifically within the specialized aspect of studying and applying a phenomenon from discourse phenomena, namely the phenomenon of conversational implicature. This is achieved by uncovering its presence in the poetry of the Saudi poet Abdullah Al-Faisal in his collection Hadith Qalb (“Heart’s Talk”).It is assumed that conversational implicature is one of the discourse phenomena that seek to reveal the implicit dimensions embedded within discourse, based on the premise that every utterance has circumstantial and contextual conditions that determine its meaning and content. A speaker may sometimes not state something explicitly, …

The Legal Effects Of Judicial Judgments Under Saudi Law –A Comparative Study–, Fahad Ali Abdullah Alhassun

UB Journal for Humanities

This study examines the legal effects of judicial judgments under Saudi Law, focusing on the legal consequences that influence the parties’ legal positions and the jurisdiction of courts. The importance of this topic lies in the fact that judicial judgments constitute the primary instrument through which the judiciary performs its essential role of resolving disputes, ensuring justice, and stabilizing legal transactions. Studying the effects of judgments is therefore a natural extension of their fundamental role, particularly regarding the principles of jurisdiction exhaustion and res judicata, which serve as the foundation for preventing contradictory judgments and ensuring their stability. The research …

Artificial Intelligence And The Translation Of Culture-Specific Terms On Arabic Monolingual Signs At Aseer Tourist Sites, Saudi Arabia, Ali Mohammad A. Alghamdi, Bakr Bagash Mansour Ahmed Al-Sofi

UB Journal for Humanities

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly used in various fields, including the translation of signs within linguistic landscapes. This field-based study investigates the performance of AI tools, namely, Google Gemini and DeepSeek, in translating culture-specific terms (CSTs). To this end, Arabic monolingual signs at tourist sites in Aseer region in Saudi Arabia were documented and a comparative content analysis approach was employed to evaluate the accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and contextual relevance of the AI-generated translations. These translations were then compared to human translations using the same criteria designed for independent human evaluation. The findings indicated that Gemini consistently outperformed DeepSeek …

Filling In The Gaps: How The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Can Enhance Protections For H-1b Visa Holders, Mahi Patel

Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy

H-1B Specialty Occupations Visas allow numerous foreign nationals to obtain a pathway for entry into the United States through their hard-earned efforts and specialized skills. After meeting stringent requirements and completing complex processes, holders of H-1B visas may begin working in America. Unfortunately, when these individuals come to the land of opportunity, they encounter a harsh reality of employment: the incessant discriminatory abuse of H-1B visa holders by their employers. H-1B employees endure severe working conditions, long hours, unattainable deadlines, wage disparities, and racial biases as they navigate an unknown nation. Employers tend to exploit H-1B workers because these visa …

Disclosures, Disclaimers, And Disinformation Advertising, Areeb Asif

Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy

Every regular internet user in the United States has been exposed to fake news at some point. Most of them, if not all, would agree that this problem needs a solution. Nevertheless, even as fake news has taken on unforeseen prominence in recent years, very little concrete action has been taken to curb its impact on American society. Some scholars have chalked this up to the Supreme Court’s expansive conception of the First Amendment, which makes it incredibly challenging to regulate political speech. Others posit that the problem is Section 230, which allows platforms to profit from fake news without …

Personal Healthcare Networks: Integrative Review Of Patient-Centered Social Network Analysis Studies, Tyler Gaedecke, Sarah Harkins, Walter Bockting, Kasey Jackman

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Background: Social network analysis is an interdisciplinary social science methodology used to investigate relationships between individuals, communities, and systems. In health research, it has often been used to research interpersonal dynamics on healthcare teams. However, it is infrequently applied to the patient perspective of those teams. One kind of social network analysis, the “personal” network, collects data based on one’s own perception of their connections and relationships. This methodology may be useful to gain the patient’s perspective on accessing healthcare services.

Purpose: To describe and evaluate empirical research using social network approaches to capture the patient perspective about healthcare teams’ …

Balancing Support And Challenge For Twice-Exceptional Learners Through Ai-Infused Lesson Design, Claire E. Hughes

Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning

This strategy prepares graduate teacher candidates to design inclusive lessons for twice-exceptional (2e) learners, or talented students with disabilities, by using AI to infuse both scaffolds for access and enrichments for challenge. Candidates critically evaluate outputs, revising to ensure accuracy, rigor, and alignment with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The approach models how technology can expand instructional possibilities while reinforcing professional judgment needed to meet the needs of 2e learners.

Influence Of Build Plate Location On Tensile Properties And Residual Stresses In Lpbf-Fabricated Stainless Steel 316 Components, Yareli Zelaya Pavón

Honors Program Theses and Research Projects

Additive manufacturing (AM), particularly Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), enables rapid production of complex metal components with minimal waste. Stainless Steel 316 (SS316) is widely used in engineering applications due to its corrosion resistance and mechanical reliability. This study investigates the influence of build plate location on tensile properties and residual stresses in LPBF-fabricated SS316. Twelve tensile specimens and nine unsupported bridge structures were fabricated at different build plate positions using a “machine model.” Tensile testing provided stress-strain data to evaluate peak stress, elastic modulus, and strain at break, while bridge curvature measurements quantified residual stress through warping. Results indicate …

Tonight’S Top Story: Analyzing English And Spanish-Language National And Local Newscasts For Content Differences, Esteban N. Serrano

Honors Program Theses and Research Projects

Spanish-language media alongside its equivalent English-language counterpart, assumingly operate with reporting facts truthfully. However, no studies have compared the accuracy of equitable reporting between English and Spanish-language news, particularly television newscasts. Limited existing research claims that differences, such as the structure of news stories and their placement in a broadcast, may skew a narrative for those who prefer to absorb Spanish-language news in comparison to those who absorb English-language news. In this study, through use of mixed methods, U.S. market’s English and Spanish broadcast news-affiliated stations are examined to draw conclusions on whether or not there are differences in news …

Sustainability In Culinary Arts Education, Nimra Farooqui

Education Department Student Publications & Research

No abstract provided.

The Analysis And Design Of A Circular Waveguide Coated With A Magnetized Ferrite, Hassan Ali Ragheb, Mariam Hossam

Electrical Engineering

Abstract: This paper investigates the cut-off frequency of a perfectly conducting circular waveguide coated with an externally magnetized ferrite shell. Wave equations in both the ferrite shell and the core inside the cylinder are solved resulting in a Fourier series expansions involving Bessel and trigonometric functions with unknown coefficients. The influence of the magnetization current on the permeability tensor is considered in the analysis. By applying boundary conditions, four characteristic equations are derived, and their vanishing determinants define the cut-off frequencies of the structure. A MATLAB program is developed to numerically solve the derived equations. Results are presented for various …