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Cynicism, Distrust And Dissatisfaction Among Spanish And Mexican Millennials And Centennials In Audiovisual Consumption On Streaming Platforms, Carlos Fernández-Rodríguez, Luis M. Romero-Rodríguez, Jorge Alberto Hidalgo Toledo

Artículos científicos

El cinismo político es un sentimiento psicosocial de desconfianza e insatisfacción hacia la política y el establishment. En los tiempos actuales, dominados por la incertidumbre social y económica, el cinismo político está llegando a afectar la forma en que nos relacionamos con la información y la tecnología, lo que promueve la búsqueda de espacios seguros en las narrativas de entretenimiento que se pueden ver en plataformas de streaming. El objetivo principal de este estudio era analizar si los espectadores millennials y centennials de España y México consideran que los grandes estudios, productoras y distribuidoras audiovisuales solo se preocupan por sus …

Blockbusters Or Blind Spots? A Critical Look At Poverty, Bullets And Bandits Narratives In Latin American Cinema, Carlos Fernández-Rodríguez, Elio Quiroga Rodríguez, Luis M. Romero- Rodríguez

Artículos científicos

Historically, the cultural industries of the Global South have been relegated in the face of North American and European production predominance. In Latin America, the most internationally successful audiovisual productions, both at the cinema ticket window and festivals, usually deal with stereotypes of extreme poverty, rurality, delinquency, terrorism, and drug trafficking, which, in the collective imagination of foreign audiences, promote an exaggerated representation of the region's social problems, contributing to xenophobia, hate speech, and anti-migration discourses in countries in the Global North. This study conducts an analysis of five emblematic feature films of Latin American cinema: Cidade de Deus [ …

Use Of Perioperative Scores In Predicting Postoperative Event And Selection For Discharge After Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Brian Nyamweya Bundi

Master of Medicine in General Surgery

Background: While daycare laparoscopic cholecystectomy is gaining momentum in developed countries, a majority of patients in low and middle-income countries are admitted overnight. This safety precaution offers prompt access to emergency services should need arise. This precautional overnight stay has implications on cost, healthcare utilization and patient satisfaction. Daycare procedures routinely utilize scoring systems for assessing discharge readiness. We explored the utility of the modified Surgical APGAR Score (mSAS) and the White Fast Track Score (WFTS) as predictors for postoperative events and their role in identifying patients who can have a safe daycare discharge after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in this retrospective …

Medication Adherence: A Reimbursable Theory-Guided Evidence-Based Educational Intervention For Patients With Parkinson’S Disease, Amanda E. George, Melinda Hermanns, Diane B. Monsivais, Cheryl D. Parker

Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: Parkinson’s disease is a challenging, progressive neurodegenerative process projected to affect more than 1.2 million patients by 2030, with an economic burden that will surpass $79 billion annually in the United States. Pharmacological interventions are the hallmark of treatment for symptom management for this lifelong disease. Multiple medications and a variety of dosing times have an increasingly negative effect on medication adherence. Purpose: This article will discuss medication adherence challenges, describe a theory-guided evidence-based intervention to improve medication adherence, and explore the economic implications in an outpatient clinic setting. Methods: A pilot chart review of 40 cases over 30 …

Case Article—Optimizing Transportation And Equity In A District Zoning Problem For Orville Public Schools, Kelly M. Sullivan, Ashlea Bennett Milburn

Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

“Optimizing transportation and equity in a district zoning problem for ORville public schools” is a case developed to expose students to an optimization decision problem with ethical considerations incorporated. Specifically, students are asked to solve a school district zoning problem in which all residential addresses in a school district must be assigned to middle schools having capacity limits on the numbers of students that they can accommodate.

Teaching Strategies For Building Belonging And Creating Community In Online And In-Person Legal Education, Sara J. Berman, Barrett L. Schreiner

St. Mary's Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Enclothe: Oer Implementation And Evaluation For A Fashion Show Theory And Production Course, Christine Rickabaugh, Sarah West Hixson

University Libraries Faculty Publications and Presentations

The ENCLOTHE Open Educational Resource (OER) textbook was developed and implemented for a Fashion Show Theory and Production course at a Mid-Southern University in the United States. This case study examines the effectiveness of this specialized OER in addressing the unique needs of an upper-division capstone fashion course. The textbook, designed to replace a costly industry-focused resource, offers interactive modules, video clips, and assignments compatible with learning management systems. Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study evaluated students' perceptions of the textbook's usefulness and ease of use across time points during the semester. Student data revealed consistently high TAM …

From The Intermediate Impossible To Core Democratic Check: The Future Of The Right To Counsel For Crime Victims, Margaret Garvin

University of the Pacific Law Review

No abstract provided.

Crypto Regulation In The Time Of Trump, Lawrence J. Trautman

Michigan Technology Law Review

Donald Trump’s election as president during November 2024 results in perhaps the most dramatic philosophical change in approach to governmental regulation in over ninety years. The Great Depression of the 1930s created a need for regulatory reform and resulted in the advent of such new regulatory frameworks as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It has been the purpose of the SEC to create and nurture efficient securities markets enabling vibrant capital formation while preventing fraud upon the investing public. At issue is the contrast between the regulatory regime in place since 1933-34 and the Trump Administration’s desire to …

Hardwood Regeneration In Kalmia Latifolia Thickets, Maria Isabel Schutte

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

Regeneration of many hardwood species, especially ectomycorrhizal-associated species like oaks, is inhibited under ericaceous thickets, but not much is known about how Kalmia latifolia inhibits seedlings. I explored this phenomenon using spatial analysis of a stem-mapped forested stand and two greenhouse experiments designed to detect plant-soil feedbacks, whether they are biotic, and light dependence. Spatial analyses confirmed that seedling abundance for most species is strongly, negatively correlated with K. latifolia basal area. Oaks that successfully recruit to the sapling stage are found in areas with less K. latifolia than those occupied by arbuscular (AM) or ericoid (ERM) associated saplings. In …

Epanorama September 2025, Southern Adventist University

Panorama Parent Newsletter

This digital issue of Panorama includes an article about campus collaborations, upcoming events, and a construction timelapse of the Ruth McKee School of Business.

Multidimensional Biocircuitry Of Exercise Adaptation, Jeremy S. Mcadam, Zachary A. Graham, S. Craig Tuggle, Kaleen M. Lavin, Marcas M. Bamman, Jeremy S. Mcadam, Zachary A. Graham, Brandon Peoples, Regina S. Seay, Kaleen M. Lavin, Amber B. Gargus, Sufen Yang, Samia M. O’Bryan, Devin J. Drummer, Christian J. Kelley, Margaret B. Bell, Inmaculada Aban, Gary R. Cutter, Marcas M. Bamman, Michael P. Craig, Jin Zhang, Akshay Hira, Timothy J. Broderick, Madhavi P. Kadakia, Zachary A. Graham, Kalyani Peri, Margaret B. Bell, Inmaculada Aban

Physiology Faculty Publications

In a randomized, dose-response trial, we used molecular and phenomic profiling to compare responses with traditional moder ate-intensity endurance and resistance training (TRAD) versus high-intensity tactical training (HITT) that encompassed explosive whole-body interval training and high-intensity resistance training. Ninety-four participants (18–27 yr) completed 12 wk of TRAD or HITT followed by 4 wk of detraining. Although similar performance and body composition improvements were observed in response to HITT and TRAD, some dose-dependent differences were observed for: 1) ex vivo muscle tissue changes in myofiber size, capillarization, satellite cell frequency, and mitochondrial function and 2) differential gene expression (DGE) of muscle …

The Role Of Implicit Bias In Police Citizen Interactions - A Historical Review And Policy Recommendations, Catherine Anne Liedman, Ziwei Qi

International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of implicit bias on police-citizen interactions, contributing to racial disparities in stops, arrests, and the use of force. While explicit racism has declined since the Civil Rights Era, unconscious stereotypes continue to influence law enforcement decisions. Research highlights that Black individuals experience higher rates of police encounters and fatal force compared to White individuals, a pattern not fully explained by crime rates but rather by systemic and historical biases within policing institutions. Efforts to address implicit bias, such as diversity training, have shown limited long-term effectiveness. Instead, meaningful reform requires structural changes, including improved …

From Displacement To Design: Reframing Work, Skills, And Education For The Ai-Transformed Economy A Review, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

Between 2023 and 2025, the U.S. labor market entered a period of accelerated restructuring driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Routine, entry-level cognitive roles—particularly in clerical, customer service, and junior technical positions—contracted sharply as intelligent systems assumed high-volume, rules-based tasks. While these displacements echo past automation cycles, the present transformation is distinct in its scope, affecting both knowledge work and creative functions, and in its speed, amplified by enterprise-scale adoption. Simultaneously, demand has surged for specialized AI-related positions, interdisciplinary roles blending domain expertise with AI fluency, and ―durable skills‖ that remain resistant to automation. Drawing on labor market …

Introduction To Us Government & Politics Syllabus, Jennifer Corby

Open Educational Resources

This syllabus outlines the structure and pedagogical design of POL 51: Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics, taught at Kingsborough Community College (CUNY). Developed as part of an Open Educational Resources (OER) course redesign funded through the CUNY OER Initiative, the course integrates accessible, cost-free materials from Attenuated Democracy: A Critical Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics alongside multimodal, student-centered learning activities. The course emphasizes Universal Design for Learning (UDL), ungrading, and reflective journaling to foster civic engagement and metacognitive awareness. A central innovation of this version is a two-week Critical AI Literacy (CALI) module that situates artificial intelligence …

Quantification Of Terpenes In Various Commercial Cannabis Products By Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection And Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Kaitlyn M. Ignaszak

Forensic Science Master's Projects

The goal of this research project was to identify and quantify the terpenes in five commercial cannabis products (dried bud, kief, two tinctures, and a pain cream) using gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Terpene identification and quantification were conducted using GC-MS and GC-FID, with a standard sample containing 21 terpenes of known concentrations. To determine the most effective extraction conditions, three organic solvents (ethanol, acetonitrile, and ethyl acetate) were employed. Additionally, the effects of extraction time on terpene yield were investigated by analyzing aliquots collected at five different time intervals, ranging from one hour to …

Bridging Borders: Navigating The Tapestry Of Multiculturalism And Migration, Saba Safdar

Online Readings in Psychology and Culture

This paper is based on a keynote delivered at the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) conference in Bali, Indonesia, in August 2024. It explores key themes related to social cohesion and inclusive intergroup relations in an era of rising global migration, exclusionary political rhetoric, and the surge of right-wing populism. First, the Multidimensional Individual Difference Acculturation (MIDA) model is reviewed. This framework examines how psychological resilience, social support, identity, cultural competence, and acculturation strategies influence adaptation outcomes across diverse migration contexts. Second, the interaction between individual and societal factors in shaping immigrant adaptation is analysed through empirical studies testing …

Maternal Systemic Iron Homeostasis In Diabetes-In-Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study From A Tertiary Health Care Centre Of South India, Kamila Thalapalliyil, Zachariah Bobby, Gowri Dorairajan, Pampa Ch. Toi

Saudi Medical Journal

ABSTRACT Objectives: To explore whether uniform supplementation causes iron overload among a cohort of South Indian non-anemic pregnant women with diabetes-in-pregnancy (DIP). Methods: The study took place between May 2022 and May 2024 and consisted of 120 participants from 2 groups: healthy pregnant women (HP) and pregnant women with DIP. Levels of Hb and the serum indices of iron homeostasis-iron, unsaturated iron-binding capacity, total iron-binding capacity, transferrin saturation, ferritin, hepcidin, soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR), and sTfR index, were estimated. The levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, indices of oxidative stress, malondialdehyde, total antioxidant status (TAS), and oxidative stress index (OSI; ratio …

The New Framework For Directors’ Duty To Creditors And The Challenges Ahead – Foo Kian Beng V Op3 International Pte Ltd (In Liquidation) [2024] 1 Slr 361, Jonathan Ren Hao Cheong

Singapore Law Journal (Lexicon)

In Foo Kian Beng v OP3 International Pte Ltd (in liquidation) [2024] 1 SLR 361, the Singapore Court of Appeal introduced a two-step, three-category framework for evaluating whether a director has breached his fiduciary duty to consider the interests of creditors. This decision not only affirms the traditional understanding of the duty in other common law jurisdictions but also provides directors with clearer guidance on managing the affairs of the company in times of financial distress. This article builds upon the discussion in Foo Kian Beng by evaluating the new framework established by the SGCA. It also identifies potential challenges …

Platelet Transfusion Practices In The Icu: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study, Van Stefan, Raasveld Jorinde, Andrew Flint, Jimmy Schenk, Claudia Van Den Oord, Merijn Reuland, Sanne De Bruin, Jan Bakker, Maurizio Cecconi,, Marcus Lance

Anaesthesiology, East Africa

Objective: There is a lack of comprehensive international data regarding platelet transfusion practices in the ICU. This study aimed to evaluate the current occurrence rate of platelet transfusion in the ICU and provide an overview of platelet transfusion practices including indications for a platelet transfusion, thresholds, (non-)adherence and geo-economic region variations.

Design: International prospective cohort study.

Setting: Two hundred thirty-three centers in 30 countries worldwide.

Patients: All patients 18 years old and older, admitted to the ICU during a single study week, selected by each site from one of the 16 predefined weeks (March 2019 to …

Bank Supervision And Article Ii, Kathryn Judge

Faculty Scholarship

The administrative state is again at a cross roads. The Supreme Court seems poised to continue its march toward trying to fit all of government neatly into one of the three constitutionally enumerated branches. An important front of this shift has been a flattening of the mechanisms through which officers of the United States may be held appropriately accountable for their actions. Waning are the days when Congress had the flexibility to create the institutions it believed were “necessary and proper” for carrying into execution important policy aims and to determine the appropriate mechanisms for accountability in conjunction with considering …

Ibi-Dt: A Novel Approach Combining Individualized Bayesian Inference And Decision Tree For Identifying Cancer Drivers And Their Interactions, Md Asad Rahman, Gregory F. Cooper, Jinying Zhao, Xinghua Lu, Jinling Liu

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Cancer is mainly caused by a relatively small portion of somatic genome alterations (SGAs), called cancer drivers. Despite success in identifying a good number of cancer drivers, many more remain to be discovered to explain various cancers. Moreover, limited tools are available to identify potential interactions among cancer drivers for a better understanding of oncogenesis. To tackle these challenges, we have developed a novel approach called individualized Bayesian inference using a decision tree (IBI-DT). IBI-DT recognizes the genetic heterogeneity among cancer patients, where different individuals or patient subgroups of distinct genomic makeup may have different drivers. IBI-DT works by constructing …

Understanding The Relationship Between Structural Failure And Fatalities In Tornadoes: A Quantitative Investigation Of The 2021 Midwest Tornado Outbreak, Yi Zhao, Ruwen Qin, John W. Van De Lindt, Justin Sharpe, Grace Yan

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

During 1950-2011, the number of fatalities caused by tornadoes in the U.S. significantly exceeded the fatalities caused by both hurricanes and earthquakes. To reduce tornado induced fatalities, it is essential to understand how structures/building failures correlate with fatalities and who are more vulnerable to tornadoes. Insights from this study are intended to help provide information to decision-makers on where to allocate limited resources for enhancing tornado resilience. By examining both the fatality data and structural damage data in the 2021 Midwest Tornado Outbreak, the objective of this study is to examine the occurrence of fatalities during tornadoes across various types …

Evaluating Unoccupied Aerial Systems (Uass) For The Monitoring Of Unmarked Moose In New Hampshire, Usa, Lily Hall

Master's Theses and Capstones

Accurate estimates of wildlife densities are important for understanding population dynamics and informing management decisions. Recent technological developments such as improvements of unoccupied aerial systems (UASs) and sensors provide novel pathways to estimate wildlife densities. However, these methods require critical evaluation of efficacy. In this research, we evaluated the capability of UASs to predict moose (Alces alces) density across a large landscape (~12,000 km2) in northern New Hampshire, USA using longwave infrared imagery via UAS sampling. In Chapter 1, our objective was to account for imperfect detection by creating a sightability model for unmarked moose that includes covariates expected to …

Responsible By Design: Strategic Guidance Report On The Risks, Opportunities, And Governance Of Artificial Intelligence In The Military Domain, The Global Commission On Responsible Artificial Intelligence In The Military Domain, Mary Ellen O'Connell

Books

The Strategic Guidance Report reflects the independent judgement and deliberations of the Chair and Commissioners of GC REAIM. While the Commissioners have drawn on the valuable insights of the GC REAIM Expert Advisory Group, whose contributions, including authored policy notes, have informed aspects of this report, the responsibility for the views, recommendations, and conclusions expressed herein rests solely with the Chair and Commissioners, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Experts or their respective organizations. The Global Commission acknowledges with appreciation the essential role of the Expert Advisory Group in supporting rigorous, multidisciplinary dialogue throughout the process.

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A Tribute To Our Volunteers, Michael Saba

Journal of the Macomb Dental Society

This article features a monthly column from the Macomb Dental Society's editor, Dr. Michael Saba.

Fors 538.01: Statistical Models For Ecological Data Analysis, Solomon Z. Dobrowski

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Hsta 570.01: U.S. Women's History - Sex, Body, And Reproduction, Anya Jabour

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Writ 101.50: College Writing I, David M. Barrett

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Biob 480.01: Conservation Genetics, Andrew R. Whiteley

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.