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Program Review Report 3-31-26, Angela Brock

Program Review Committee

No abstract provided.

Ucc Minutes 3-31-26, Angela Brock

UCC Agendas/Minutes

No abstract provided.

Progress On The Sustainable Development Goals In Asia Requires Ambitious Climate Targets Combined With Sustainability-Focused Measures, Pu Wang

Double Helix Methodology

Asian countries face the dual challenge of fulfilling ambitious climate commitments under the Paris Agreement while simultaneously advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study develops an integrated analytical framework that links decarbonization pathways with SDG indicators across energy, air quality, health, and the food-water-land nexus, as well as policy cost-effectiveness, explicitly incorporating national circumstances. Our findings indicate that current climate pledges primarily deliver gains in SDG indicators related to energy and air quality. Achieving broader progress across other SDG dimensions requires combining more ambitious climate targets with diverse, sustainability-oriented mitigation measures tailored to domestic contexts. Middle- and …

Transforming Nursing Clinical Education: The Power Of Environment, Student Motivation, And Clinical Instructors, Lia Mulyati, Nur Wulan, Abdal Rohim

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Clinical learning is an important component in the formation of nursing students’ professional competence. The clinical environment, student motivation, and the role of clinical instructors are factors that influence the achievement of learning outcomes in nursing clinical practice. However, the relationship between these factors is still not fully understood. This study aims to examine the relationship between the clinical environment, student motivation, and the role of clinical instructors, and to determine how these three factors contribute to learning outcomes in nursing clinical practice. A quantitative design with a cross-sectional survey approach was used. The sample consisted of 117 nursing students, …

The Lawyer, The Law, The Case: Teaching Legal Readers To Co-Create The Law, Sara Cates

St. Mary's Law Journal

No abstract provided.

A Review Of Mentorship And Recruitment Strategies For Minority Athletic Training Students, Dariana M. Brown

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

The underrepresentation of minority athletic trainers remains a critical issue, affecting both the profession and the quality of patient care. While patient demographics continue to diversify, the athletic training workforce has not kept pace, leading to potential communication barriers, mistrust, and inadequate culturally competent care. This review examines whether culturally tailored mentorship programs and targeted recruitment initiatives improve retention, career satisfaction, and diversity in athletic training compared to standard methods. By analyzing studies on underrepresented minority students in athletic training, the review highlights key institutional barriers and systemic factors impacting recruitment and retention. Findings suggest that tailored mentorship and supportive …

Berkarya Seni Lukis Akrilik Pada Kanvas Dengan Tema 5 Stages Of Grief, Gregorius Renaldi Teja Permana, Ike Rahmawati

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study aims to visualize the concept of the five stages of grief into acrylic paintings on canvas and to analyze the relationship between visual elements and emotional expression. The concept, introduced by Kübler-Ross, consists of five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The study employs Alma Hawkins’ art creation method, which includes exploration, improvisation, and formation. The exploration stage involves literature review, visual reference analysis, and interviews with participants. The improvisation stage produces sketches as the basis for artwork development, while the formation stage involves the execution of acrylic paintings on canvas. The results consist of six artworks …

Hambatan Dan Strategi Pembelajaran Dalam Menulis Teks Argumentasi Pada Siswa Sma: Analisis Systematic Literature Review, Thufail Adji Nugroho, Lukitasari Lukitasari, Qurota A'Yun Novi Safitri, Sutrisno Gustiraja Alfarizi, Didin Widyartono

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study aims to identify the challenges faced by senior high school students in writing argumentative texts and to analyze the effectiveness of the Process Genre approach and peer feedback in improving argumentative writing skills. This research employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by analyzing 10 scholarly articles published between 2020 and 2025. The findings indicate that students encounter several challenges, including cognitive, structural, linguistic, digital literacy, and metacognitive barriers, which affect the development of arguments and overall coherence of writing. The results also reveal that the Process Genre approach effectively supports students in understanding text structure and organizing ideas …

The Effect Of A Visual Arts Training Program On Reducing Negative Behaviors And Developing Selected Skills In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Buraq Ali Ahmed Alawadi

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study examines the impact of a visual arts–based training program on reducing negative behaviors and enhancing selected skills among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An experimental pretest–posttest design was employed with a sample of 20 children: 10 with moderate autism (mean age = 10 years) and 10 with mild autism (mean age = 6.5 years). The intervention included structured visual arts activities such as drawing, coloring, and clay modeling, which served as nonverbal communication tools to support emotional expression, attention, and social interaction. The results indicate that the program significantly reduced maladaptive behaviors, including self-injury, biting, and stereotypical …

Implementation Of Direct Corpus Applications To L2 Collaborative Writing Pedagogy: The Impact On Learner Interaction, Written Output And Development, Ahmet Egemen Curuk

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation examines the implementation of direct corpus applications within L2 collaborative writing pedagogy and investigates their impact on learner interaction, as well as measurable gains in syntactic complexity, lexical complexity, and accuracy during collaborative writing and in subsequent individual writing. Although prior research has established the pedagogical value of corpus-based instruction and collaborative writing separately, little is known about how these approaches function when integrated, particularly with an emphasis on the learner experience and the interactional mechanisms that mediate learning. To address this gap, this dissertation adopts a mixed-methods design to explore how corpus-guided collaborative writing shapes dyadic interaction, …

Developing Empathy In Middle And High School Adult Educators Within Multicultural Contexts, Warren M. Grimm

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This qualitative study examined how school-based professional development reflection programs influence teachers’ empathy across cultural differences within an independent school context. Grounded in Multicultural Theory and scholarship on empathy, the study explored how structured, sustained reflective practices shape educators’ understanding, relational engagement, and collective organizational culture. The problem of practice addressed in this study was the need for independent school leaders to cultivate culturally responsive environments within limited time and resource constraints, while serving increasingly diverse school communities. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with educators who participated in a structured, research-based reflective professional development program. …

Neutrosophic Probability With Dynamic Temporal Uncertainty (Nptu), Bhimraj Basumatary, Ashoke Kumar Brahma

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

This paper introduces Neutrosophic Probability with Dynamic Temporal Uncertainty (NPTU), an extension of classical neutrosophic probability that incorporates the dimension of time. In classical neutrosophic probability, the degrees of truth, indeterminacy, and falsity are considered static. However, real-world uncertainties evolve, and their degrees change as new information becomes available. NPTU models these uncertainties dynamically, allowing for more accurate decision-making in time-varying environments. The paper explores key mathematical properties of NPTU, including entropy, distance measures, similarity measures, and Kullback-Leibler (KL) divergence, to quantify and compare temporal uncertainty states. The proposed framework is demonstrated through a case study on stock price prediction, …

A Hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach For Sustainable Forest Fire Monitoring Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Mohamed Eassa, Ahmed Abdelhafeez, Ahmad M. Nagm

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become an effective tool for forest fire monitoring. This study evaluates UAVs for forest fire management, addressing the challenges posed by ambiguous and uncertain factors. Single-valued neutrosophic sets (SVNSs) are employed to model complex uncertainties, as they incorporate three distinct membership values: false, true, and indeterminate. The evaluation of UAVs is a multifaceted task due to the variety of factors involved. To address this complexity, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods are used. Specifically, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) are integrated with SVNS to …

Non-Javanese Speakers’ Perception Toward Javanese Language In Denny Caknan’S Ambyar Songs, Ryan Fauzi

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

Language plays a significant role in shaping meaning and influence in song lyrics. Denny Caknan’s Ambyar songs, which predominantly use the Javanese language, have attracted a wide audience, including non-Javanese speakers. This study aims to identify the linguistic aspects in the lyrics that appeal most to non-Javanese listeners and to examine how these songs influence their understanding of the Javanese language. A descriptive qualitative method was employed to obtain detailed and accurate findings. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to non-Javanese speakers, consisting of both descriptive and multiple-choice questions. The results reveal that pure Javanese expressions, code mixing, and rhyme …

Respons Tagar #Kaburajadulu Pada Kolom Komentar Postingan Akun Instagram @Ariefnaikkelas, Hilya Diana Syifa, Muhammad Amin Ridhwan, Tria Wulandari, Sutrisno Gustiraja Alfarizi

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study aims to analyze patterns of netizens’ responses to the hashtag #KaburAjaDulu in the comment section of the Instagram account @Ariefnaikkelas as a form of language expression, humor, social criticism, and digital solidarity in contemporary Indonesian society. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach within an interpretive paradigm and applies Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis, encompassing three dimensions: text, discourse practice, and social practice. Data were collected through digital documentation of Instagram users’ comments that use or respond to the hashtag. The findings reveal that the #KaburAjaDulu discourse is polarized into two main groups: the pro group, which interprets the …

Investigating The Interlanguage Fossilization Of English Writing In Foreign Language Acquisition, Ammar Abdul Fattah Habeeb

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

Interlanguage fossilization represents a common phenomenon in Foreign/Second language acquisition. The current study attempted to investigate the students’ writing compositions to reveal if interlanguage fossilization occurred or not. A diagnostic test has been used to collect the data. A sample of this study was chosen randomly from 20 EFL students of the sixth year preparatory schools in the academic year (2023-2024). The findings of this study displayed that two kinds of interlanguage fossilization are found and achieved by students. Morphological fossilization and syntactical fossilization. Morphological fossilization contained (85.63%) and syntactical fossilization consisted of (14.37) %.Low English proficiency led students’ writing …

Quantifying Potential Spatial Accessibility To Adult American Sign Language Classes In Los Angeles County, Caroline R. Baumann

The Geographical Bulletin

This research examines potential spatial accessibility of adult American Sign Language (ASL) learning opportunities in Los Angeles County, California (USA). Over 90% of all deaf children are born to hearing parents, who typically do not know sign language. Research has shown that deaf children whose parents learn sign language tend to have better outcomes than those who do not. Thus, adult accessibility to sign language classes is crucial for the success of deaf children. The Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (2SFCA) method was used to calculate a provider-to-population ratio using network analysis and aggregate these ratios within population catchment areas. The …

Andy Warhol Found. For The Visual Arts V. Goldsmith And The Need For An Aesthetically Informed Judiciary, Kailey Houck

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Artificial Genuine Intelligence: Why Constraint Matters More Than Values In Recursive Ai Systems, Thom Pham

Defensive Publications Series

Large language models are often described as hallucinating when they produce incorrect

or unsupported outputs. That label is useful descriptively, but it conflates several distinct

mechanisms, including local generation error, unsupported fabrication, and

interaction-driven reinforcement of an initially weak claim. This paper isolates the third

case.

We argue that a subset of hallucination-like behavior is better understood as Recursive

Narrative Amplification (RNA): a feedback dynamic in which an already introduced

claim gains authority through recursive reuse before sufficient external constraint has

refreshed or corrected the trajectory.

The paper also introduces aggregation-induced error as a distinct structural failure mode

arising from …

Therepairer_Vol3no5_May1898

The Repairer

No abstract provided.

Pith: A Governed Cognitive Architecture For Persistent Ai Memory, Andrew Estey-Ang

Defensive Publications Series

We present Pith, a cognitive architecture that provides persistent, governed memory for large language model (LLM) agents. Unlike stateless retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems or simple key-value memory stores, Pith implements a multi-layered governance stack that manages the full lifecycle of learned knowledge: acquisition, belief state management, temporal decay, contradiction detection, authority scoring, and cross-session coherence. We describe the architecture's core components — a five-state belief lifecycle, four-tier feedback system, knowledge area segmentation, and a novel behavioral benchmark (CogGov-Bench) for evaluating governance effectiveness. Deployed in production with 4,874 concepts across 3,043 sessions, Pith achieves a CogGov-Bench composite score of 69.0/100 with …

Ai Adoption In Research Administration At Emerging Research Institutions, Dylan Ruediger, Ruby Macdougall, Stefanie Brachfield, Douglas R. Dechow, Jonathan Parker, Jana Remy

Library Articles and Research

"With funding from the National Science Foundation’s GRANTED program (grant #2437518), Ithaka S+R, Chapman University, and Montclair State University organized two workshops to help research administrators consider how to leverage AI to build research capacity at ERIs. Our first workshop, held at Montclair State in September 2025, brought together 31 participants from 13 academic and medical institutions in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania region. Our second workshop, hosted by Chapman University on December 5, 2025, included 32 participants from 13 colleges and universities in Southern California. The approximately 2,600 ERIs in the United States receive a disproportionately small amount of federal …

Deinfluencers As Institutional Actors: Dramaturgical Work And The Embedded Contestation Of Consumerism, Gokcen Coskuner-Balli, Charlene Chu, Niklas Myhr, Cristina Nistor

Business Faculty Articles and Research

"In the sections that follow, we develop theoretical scaffolding for our analysis. We begin by reviewing the literature on institutional work, focusing on how embedded actors engage in purposive actions to disrupt taken-for-granted norms. Next, we examine theoretically how influencers operate, setting the stage for understanding how deinfluencers leverage and subvert these roles. We then review scholarship on anti- consumption and consumer resistance, highlighting how deinfluencers depart from conventional activist modes by adopting culturally embedded, everyday practices. Collectively, these literatures inform our conceptualization of deinfluencing as a dramaturgically enacted form of institutional work. Subsequently, we present our methodology, followed by …

Effectiveness A Guidance Program Combined With Specific Exercises On Reducing Psychological Stress Among Players In The Stars League Of Football, Ahmed Thare Hani

Modern Sport

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a combined guidance and physical exercise program on psychological stress levels among Star League football players during competitive matches. The study is significant due to the need for validated strategies that help players regulate emotions, follow a structured mental plan, and optimize performance under competitive pressure. It aimed to determine whether the proposed program would significantly reduce psychological stress, thereby contributing to the psychological dimension of sports performance research. An experimental design with one group and two measurements (pre- and post-test) was employed. The sample consisted of 15 players …

Development Of Deep Fused Neural Architecture For Ancient Tamil Palm-Leaf Manuscript Recognition, Hariharan P Mr

Theses and Dissertations

Digitizing Tamil palm-leaf manuscripts is important for education, communication, and the preservation of cultural heritage. The complex structure of the Tamil script, the wide range of handwriting styles, and the degradation seen in ancient Tamil palm-leaf manuscripts make these texts very difficult to read and understand. Digital Image Processing (DIP), document analysis techniques, and traditional Optical Character Recognition (OCR) are unable to handle noise, background interference, faded ink, and limited labelled data, motivating the need for robust, effective Deep Learning (DL)- based solutions.

As a prerequisite to understanding and designing effective recognition systems for ancient manuscripts, this thesis first examines …

Iraqi Students' Engagement With English In Indonesia: Language, Identity, And Adaptation, Nirwana Nirwana, Yanty Wirza, Mutakhirani Mustafa, Muhlis Muhlis

The Qualitative Report

English as a lingua franca in higher education enables international students to participate in the global academic community. However, for Iraqi students in Indonesia, the use of English is not just a means of communication, but also part of identity negotiation, social adaptation, and cultural integration. This study explores how Iraqi students experience acceptance, resistance, and adaptation in using English in academic and social environments in Indonesia. The three-dimensional narrative inquiry framework (Clandinin & Connelly, 2000) is used as the primary analytical lens to explore how participants' experiences unfold over time, across relational contexts, and within specific physical and institutional …

Ai-Resilient Assessment Audit, Christopher Longo

Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository

The AI Resilient Assessment Audit is a quality assurance workflow where instructors use Generative AI to stress test their discussion prompts for vulnerabilities to academic dishonesty. Vulnerable prompts are remediated using a Personal Synthesis Protocol. This protocol requires students to anchor concepts to verifiable episodic memories and engage in structured peer review. This approach shifts assessments from simple recall to self-determined learning and fosters deeper student engagement.

Critical Cultural Literacy As A Path To Reconciliation: A Literature Review Of Teacher Agency In Post-Conflict Cultural Education In Maluku, Indonesia, Falantino Eryk Latupapua, Melani Budianta, Dhita Hapsarani, Shuri Mariasih Gietty

The Qualitative Report

This study examines how secondary-school teachers in post-conflict Central Maluku, Indonesia, enact cultural education to advance critical cultural literacy and social cohesion. Using a qualitative design, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 teachers, classroom observations across six schools, curriculum-document review, and field notes from school and community ceremonies (e.g., pela gandong village alliances; sasi resource-management). Data were analysed through abductive thematic coding informed by critical literacy and teacher-agency frameworks. Findings show teachers mobilise local narratives and practices to: (1) open dialogic spaces for discussing conflict and reconciliation; (2) cultivate critical interpretation of historical and media texts; (3) rebuild intergroup trust …

The Critical Window: How The Design And Implementation Of The Equity To Prosperity Preschool (E2p) Program Shaped Early Childhood Development, Eric D. Harris

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The Equity to Prosperity (E2P) Preschool Program was designed as an integrated early-childhood intervention that combines structured, developmentally informed instruction with family economic supports to improve the kindergarten readiness of 2-year-old children in Memphis, Tennessee. This study investigated whether the key design and implementation features of the E2P program contribute to its effectiveness and whether these features can inform revisions to early childhood education policy. Using a design-focused case study approach, the analysis drew upon Barzelay’s (2019) mechanism-intent analysis framework to examine how conceptual and embodiment design choices shaped implementation, instructional practice, and child outcomes. For the child cohort represented …

“At That Point You Aren’T Even A Teacher”: Literacy Teacher Resistance In The Age Of The Edtech Panopticon, Dallas Joseph Allen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The growth of digital education programs in public education, combined with increased legislative restrictions, has created an environment where literacy and English Language Arts teachers are working under complex networks of surveillance and control, where curriculum materials are provided to them by outside designers. Teachers who have ideological or moral issue with the supplied materials may choose to resist and subvert. Previous research in teacher resistance highlights instructional strategies educators used in the pre-and-early digital era: class discussion, subversive reading, and leveraging institutional authority and experience. This dissertation analyzes qualitative interview data gathered from four high school English Language Arts …