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Coalition Building In Art Education: Holding Space, Redistributing Weight And Witnessing, Kathy J. Brown, Beth Link, Kendall Crabbe, Cheryl Boone

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Our coalition is made up of four art educators working across institutions of higher education. After encountering various racialized critical incidents, we began meeting virtually and in-person, to imagine new ways of navigating academic spaces. We are all cis women, two of us identify as Black, 2 as white, with varied ages and positions in academic institutions across the country. We gathered after the surge of Black Lives Matter protests and in the wake of a global pandemic. We gathered amid political backlash in the south as anti-CRT and DEI legislation dominated educational landscapes and abortion rights were curtailed. We …

Boundless Community: A Developing Disability Arts Movement, Sarah K. Benson, Khaldoun Hijazin, Alaa Qattam, Suha Khuffash

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Over several years, individual organizations in Jordan have been focused on increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities in the arts. Increasing inclusion can provide a powerful tool to create visibility, amplify marginalized voices and disrupt normative narratives. However, these isolated efforts had a limited impact until a cohesive effort borne by a burgeoning community of practice led to the first Amman Arts and Disability Summit. Bringing together youth, artists and gallery owners, the movement leaders are using models of social learning and communities of practice to create a more inclusive arts community. The movement stands on the precipice of …

Fabricating Decolonial Futures: The Power Of Afrofuturism And Indigenous Futurism, Albert Stabler

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Inspired by important works of speculative fiction, the movements of Afrofuturism and Indigenous Futurism have come to encompass a wide range of works by Black and Indigenous creators, including but not limited to visual artists. In this article I describe my own work as a white high school art teacher in a BIPOC classroom, leading class projects motivated by the fascinating overlaps of traditional practices, social critique, and futuristic fantasy in Afrofuturist art. I then go on to describe speculative creative works by Indigenous and Black artists that have continued to follow this path, particularly using digital tools and new …

Artist Statements As Colectiva: Informed By Lived Experiences And Anzaldúan Theories, Christen Sperry García, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Alexis Marie Ramos

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

As visual artists, our ability to explain process and convey meaning in our work is very important. Our BFA and MFA studio art programs trained us to write clear, concise, and universal artist statements. We were encouraged to highlight the concepts behind our visual work and discouraged from including our personal narratives or employing Chicane or Latine bodies of knowledge. In response, we apply theories and methodologies by Gloria Anzaldúa to our artist statements. First, we offer a framework of testimonio, Borderlands theory, and autohistoria-teoría. Using the methodology of nepantlando, a creative doing of existing in-between worlds, we …

Movement And Momentum, Carissa Dicindio

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

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Segi Hukum Dalam Pengendalian Pencemaran Lingkungan Hidup, Soerjono Soekanto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Azas Presumption Of Innocence Di Negara Hukum Indonesia (Suatu Pemehaman Empirik), I. Nyoman Nurjaya, S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Enhancing The Surface Integrity Of Gas Turbine Compressor Blades Using Alumina Abrasives In Magnetic Finishing: An Experimental Approach, Tahseen Salman, Saad Shather, Baraa Albaghdadi

Engineering and Technology Journal

Magnetic Abrasive Finishing (MAF) is a highly effective technique for enhancing the surface integrity of high-value components with complex geometries, owing to its non-contact, flexible, and precisely controllable nature. This study investigates the use of Al₂O₃ (alumina) powder as an abrasive medium in the MAF process, selected for its high hardness, thermal stability, and chemical inertness. Although Al₂O₃ is only weakly paramagnetic, it was successfully incorporated into the magnetic abrasive brush through mechanical blending with ferromagnetic particles that respond to the magnetic field. This hybrid abrasive system enables effective control of finishing forces, leading to significant improvements in surface quality …

Investigating The Role Of Solvent Extraction In Altering Ph Levels For Efficient Neodymium Extraction From Magnet Scrap, Huwaidah Ahmed, Ali Aljubouri, Hanaa Al-Kaisy

Engineering and Technology Journal

Recycling rare earth elements, specifically neodymium from magnet scrap, is crucial for advancing sustainable technologies across various industries. In this research, neodymium was recovered by solvent extraction using a stock solution prepared in 200 mL by dissolving 1 g of neodymium (III) nitrate hexahydrate, Nd(NO3)3.6H2O, in 0.5 M nitric acid. Then, it was mixed with 1 M di-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) in Isopar-L, as the organic phase, and 3 M H2SO4, as the aqueous phase, with an organic/aqueous volume ratio of (1:1). Specifically, the study examined the pH variation of the aqueous phase (from 0.5 to 2). The pH of …

Ai-Driven Attacks On Database Security: Taxonomy And Defense Strategies, Diyar Naaman, Berivan Ahmed, Hajar Yasin

Engineering and Technology Journal

Artificial intelligence has introduced both unprecedented capabilities and novel vulnerabilities into database environments, enabling highly adaptive attacks that can evade traditional defenses. This review surveys recent research published between 2022 and 2025 on AI-assisted database security threats and synthesizes the literature to develop a comprehensive taxonomy of emerging attack approaches. We identified five primary classes of AI-based attacks: intelligent SQL injection attacks, adversarial machine learning strategies targeting database security systems, data poisoning attacks on AI-based databases, automated reconnaissance exploits, and sociotechnical manipulations aimed at database administrators. We systematically reviewed publications on cyber defense stored in IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, …

Photodegradation Of Paracetamol Using Tio2 In A Rectangular Bubble Column Reactor, Ashwan Khalil, Asawer Alwasiti, Jenan Abdulrzaak

Engineering and Technology Journal

Surface water, wastewater, and drinking water have all been found to contain paracetamol and its toxic breakdown products. Effective ways to degrade these products must be discovered to lessen their harmful effects on aquatic microorganisms and human health. The study focuses on finding effective methods to degrade harmful products, specifically paracetamol, to mitigate their negative impact on aquatic microorganisms and human health. To achieve this, the research investigates a photocatalytic process enhanced by introducing air bubbles, aiming to improve the degradation of paracetamol. The experiments were carried out in a batch reactor and a semi-batch rectangular bubble column, which measured …

Disaster Management-Based Internet Of Things Using Wireless Sensor Networks, Ali Abed, Anas Hussien, Lara Falaha

Engineering and Technology Journal

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have become essential in the monitoring and managing environmental disasters, providing real-time data collection and transmission functionalities. Their application is especially crucial in flood-prone areas, where prompt detection and action can reduce substantial human, economic, and infrastructural losses. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) comprise spatially distributed sensors that monitor environmental parameters, including water levels, temperature, and humidity, relaying data to a centralized system for analysis and response. This paper proposes a flood monitoring system based on a wireless sensor network, emphasizing installing water-level sensors in dam basements.  The system employs the ZigBee communication protocol to provide low-power, …

Experimental Investigation Of Applying Multi-Stage (Pid-Mrac) Controller For Trajectory Tracking Of Four Mecanum Wheeled Mobile Robot, Asaad Abdullsahib, Hassan Alwan

Engineering and Technology Journal

This paper presents a practical investigation into the design and implementation of a multi-stage controller, which integrates a Model Reference Adaptive Controller (MRAC) with a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller for trajectory tracking control in a Four Mecanum Wheels Mobile Robot (FMWMR). The MRAC adaptively updates the control parameters based on the difference between the actual and desired behaviors of the mobile robot. In contrast, the PID controller manages the angular velocities of the wheels. The mobile robot has been designed and constructed with two holders to facilitate the transportation of logistical items and constrain the weight to the center of the …

Performance And Exergoeconomic Assessment Of Of Integrated Organic Rankine Cycle With Solar Combined Cycle System On Sustainable Power Generation In Iraq, Abdulrazzak Akroot, Ayaa Faraj

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study presents a comprehensive performance and exergoeconomic assessment of a solar-driven triple combined cycle (TCC) power system integrated with a rock bed thermal storage unit and an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for enhanced sustainable power generation in Iraq. The proposed system combines Brayton, Rankine, and Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) cycles to maximize energy recovery from both high- and low-grade heat sources. The integration of the ORC unit significantly improves system efficiency by utilizing residual thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted. The analysis used Engineering Equation Solver (EES) software, incorporating monthly climatic data from Salahaddin, Iraq. Thermodynamic and exergoeconomic …

Investigation Of Machining Performance In Ecdm Of Al6061-Sic-B4c Hybrid Composites, Safa Lafta, Abbas Ibrahim

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study investigates the machining performance of the Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) process on a hybrid composite material comprising Aluminum 6061 reinforced with 6% silicon carbide (SiC) and 6% boron carbide (B4C). Experiments evaluated the effects of electrolyte concentration, voltage, pulse-on time, and pulse-off time on Material Removal Rate (MRR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR), and Surface Roughness (SR). Taguchi analysis and ANOVA highlighted the significant influence of these parameters on machining outcomes. The optimal MRR (0.113 g/min) was achieved at 20% electrolyte concentration, 40V, 150 µs pulse-on time, and 25 µs pulse-off time. The best TWR (0.007 g/min) occurred at …

Experimental Adsorption Of Drug Loading For Nano-Carriers, Hind Abbood, Alaa Abdul-Hamead, Farhad Othman

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study focuses on preparing and characterizing mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with two distinct pore sizes: small and large. The MSNs were employed to encapsulate paclitaxel (PTX), achieving enhanced drug-loading capacity and improved cytotoxicity. The MSNs synthesis by modified sol-gel method and the pore size can be modified by adding the mesitylene to MSNs for 1, 3, and 5hr. The drug loading was carried out by dissolving the PTX drug with different solvents, water, ethanol, DMSO, and dichloromethane by the Adsorption method and measuring the drug loading capacity and drug loading efficiency for both types of mesoporous silica nanoparticles. All …

The Factors Affecting Anticancer, Antibacterial, And Photocatalytic Applications Of Zno Nanocomposite Synthesized By Plal: A Mini Review, Huda Al-Attar, Maeda Mohammad, Basma Bedair

Engineering and Technology Journal

Fresh water is essential for life to continue on Earth. The accelerated growth of industrialization and globalization is to blame for the current apex of environmental problems. Heavy metals and organic pollutants discharged from industrial waste are extremely harmful at relatively minimal concentrations when tolerance levels are exceeded. They will lead to several diseases in humans. One method for treating wastewater is semiconductor photocatalysis. It depends mainly on the oxidation-reduction mechanism by holes and electrons, respectively, that are generated by the exposure of the semiconductor oxide into a source of photons. Pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) has attracted significant …

Metaheuristic Algorithm For Parametric Optimization Of Liquid Nitrogen Pumping In Hydrocarbon And Allied Fluids Piping Systems, S. Isaac, C. Kadurumba, H. Ugwu, F. Abam

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study applied a population-based metaheuristic algorithm to optimize liquid nitrogen pumping in hydrocarbon and allied fluids piping systems to ensure optimal process efficiency, minimize energy consumption, and minimize operational costs without extensive computational tasks while considering uncertainties and variability. Liquid nitrogen pumping in hydrocarbon and allied fluids piping systems involves a heat and mass transfer process where by liquid nitrogen flows from the storage tank to the pump unit and is converted to the gaseous state in an integrated heat exchanger. The continuous high pressure from the triplex reciprocating pump pushes the gaseous nitrogen to the hydrocarbon and allied …

Effect Of Quenching Medium, Solution Treatment, And Aging Parameters On Mechanical Properties Of Aluminum Alloy 6061, Pshtiwan Karim, Rekawt Amin, Hawre Amin, Abbas Khwakaram, Omer Mahmood

Engineering and Technology Journal

This study demonstrates the effect of quenching medium, solution treatment, and aging parameters on the mechanical properties of Aluminum alloy 6061. To select an optimal quenching medium from three distinct quenching media (corn, sunflower, and sesame oil), solution heat treatment was conducted on three impact test samples at 545 ℃ for 2 hours, and then quenching was conducted in the mentioned quenching medium. Consequently, sesame oil demonstrated the lowest shock absorption rate; thus, sesame oil was selected as the quenching medium. As a result, every sample for tensile, hardness, and impact tests underwent solution heat treatment at 545 ℃ for …

Thermal Performance Enhancement Of Solar Collectors By Nanoparticles And Magnetic Field: A Review, Norhan Dawood, Jalal Jalil, Sahar Faraj

Engineering and Technology Journal

The implementation of nanoparticles in solar thermal conversion devices has long been a challenge. Consequently, employing ferrofluids combined with magnetic fields has been an intriguing investigation. The magnetization of magnetic nanoparticles, which noticeably enhances the thermal conductivity of ferrofluid, is one of the principal effects of the magnetic field. Given that the compelling behavior of ferrofluid in the presence of external magnetic fields supplied by either permanent magnets or current-carrying wire as the primary source of magnetic field and the significant effect of this combination on the thermal performance of solar devices, the current review focused on introducing research involving …

Politics, Catharsis, And Football: The Brazilian National Team As A Symbolic Device Of Nationhood, Marco Bettine

Journal of Global South Sport Studies

This article examines the growing entanglement between football, political conflict, and national identity in contemporary Brazil, focusing on the Brazilian National Football Team as a highly charged national symbol. Rather than assuming a direct causal link between sporting success and political outcomes, the paper explores how football has become a space where political meanings and public emotions are constantly reinterpreted and disputed. The discussion revisits the changing political meanings attached to the national team over the last decade. Particular attention is given to the perceived relationship between football performance and electoral cycles, the politicization of the yellow jersey, the use …

Between Peaks And Traditions: Indigenous Andean Women Mountaineers, Hybrid Identities, And Decolonial Resistance Through Sport, Ilina Arsova, Lars Dzikus

Journal of Global South Sport Studies

This paper explores the hybrid identities of Indigenous Bolivian women mountaineers, focusing on how they embrace and resist elements of both Indigenous and Western traditions through sports. Challenging dominant Western narratives of mountaineering (Rak, 2021), these women engage in climbing as an act of cultural preservation (Haynes, 2013; Rak, 2021) and gender advocacy (U.N. Women, 2021). Informed by Indigenous feminism (Caravajal, 2019; Green, 2020) and social identity theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1979), the study explores the intersections of gender, culture, and mountain sports in the South American Andes. Through an interpretivist lens, this study uses narrative inquiry (Clandinin & Connelly, …

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Faculty Handbooks

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Des Arbres Comme Des Lignes De Vie – Pascale Cassagnau Et Suhaib Gasmelbari En Conversation, Pascale Cassagnau, Suhaib Gasmelbari

Regards

As part of a study day organized in September 2025 at the University of Grenoble Alpes in partnership with the Centre National des Arts Plastiques entitled “The Loss of Images: Research and Creative Narratives,” Pascale Cassagnau and Suhaib Gasmelbari discussed his film Talking about Trees (2019), focusing on the film’s sources and structure, the history of Sudanese cinema that it reveals within the film itself, and the metaphors of trees and plants as lifelines and living archives at a time when images have disappeared.

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Dans le cadre d’une journée d’études organisée en septembre 2025 à l’Université Grenoble Alpes en …

Workforce Participation In Northeast Kentucky: A Qualitative Documentary Study, Timothy A. Gibbs

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University By Timothy A. Gibbs on March 2, 2026.

Korean Words In The Oed: Race, Gender, And The Modern English Speaker, Elaine W. Chun

Faculty Publications

This article examines representations of the Modern English Speaker of Korean (MESK) in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), as lexicographers listened to and documented the language of this figure over the past century. I show that, until the early twenty-first century, the most salient type of MESK was the Koreanist, a white, masculine expert on and translator of Korean, the language of a racial other. By contrast, more recent Korean entries, influenced by the global spread of hallyu, have invoked the Korea Fan, a figure that potentially unsettles longstanding ideologies of language, race, and gender. I …

Introduction – Carnets Filmiques, Carnets Sonores : Des Essais Intimes Et Collectifs, Robert Bonamy, Aude Fourel, Eve Le Fessant Coussonneau

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Le sens à attribuer à la notion de carnet filmique ou de carnet sonore suscite quelque indécision, en raison du caractère composite et mouvant des cas envisagés. L’enjeu principal ne paraît ainsi pas ici celui d’une définition serrée d’un objet, mais plutôt une attention accordée à des tentatives de réalisation. De surcroît, si la forme-carnet permet à peu près tout, elle n’interdit donc véritablement rien : l’esquisse, le brouillon, l’approximation, voire l’échec et l’interruption.
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Du Journal De Deuil À L’Œuvre De Sépulture : « Lo » (Thanassis Vassiliou, 2021-2025), Marie Martin

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After his mother’s death in 2017, Thanassis Vassiliou returned to Greece and began filming. The instinctive act of recording aimed both to come to terms with the now definitive absence in places still filled with memories, and to document his own reactions, attempting to preserve them even if he could not fully understand them. These filmic notes could perhaps, later on, allow another perspective, according to the dynamic that Antoine Compagnon aptly analyzed as paradoxical in relation to Barthes’s Mourning Diary: “mourning and narrative are antinomic, but [...] only narrative [...] is capable of expressing the experience of mourning, …

« From Ground Zero » Et « Letters » : Carnets Polyphoniques En Quête D’Intersubjectivité, Eve Le Fessant Coussonneau

Regards

The two polyphonic films From Ground Zero (2025, produced by Rashid Masharawi) and Letters (2025, produced by Josef Khallouf) bring together, in response to the war in Gaza, unique short films, letters and chronicles that address collective questions. How do these films take charge of the urgent need to problematize, aesthetically and politically, the relationship between subjectivity and the collective? From the Palestinian enclave or neighboring Lebanon, they seek irreducible singularities and intersubjective connections in the face of the horror of genocide. Caught in a complex combination of places and times, their address to our spectatorial gaze thus reveals the …

Le Vent Du Sud, « La Nuit Et L’Enfant » – Récit D’Une Vidéo-Correspondance Avec Zoheir Mefti, David Yon

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Entre 2011 et 2012, Zoheir Mefti et David Yon ont entretenu une correspondance autour de la réalisation filmique. A travers leurs échanges, ils questionnent la nécessité de l’image. Zoheir Mefti travaille un geste filmique de l’urgence, tandis que David Yon prépare un film en Algérie dans un temps plus long. Après les mots, ils partagent des images et des sons, tels des carnets filmiques, dans lesquels ils donnent leurs positions et interrogent les liens entre la vie et le cinéma.