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Making Sense Of And Responding To The Good And Bad Within Psychology: Common Grace And Antithesis As Tools For Psychology, Tyler Greenway, Cory B. Wilson

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

As psychologists and students of psychology make sense of and respond to the good and bad within human behavior and its study, theological tools benefit their discernment. This paper presents two Neocalvinist theological concepts — common grace and antithesis — as tools for psychologists. These concepts help psychologists recognize God’s common gifts to humanity while also identifying what must be corrected. Such applications benefit psychologists in clinical cases and as they consider theoretical frameworks. When used together, these tools encourage us to anticipate both the true, good, and beautiful things in the world and the need at times for redirection. …

February 26, 2026, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Family Imprint Reveals Basin-Wide Patterns Of Amazon Forest Embolism Resistance, Julia Valentim Tavares, Emanuel Gloor, Thiago S.F. Silva, Rafael S. Oliveira, Fernanda Coelho De Souza, Caroline Signori-Müller, Francisco Carvalho Diniz, Luciano Pereira, Martin Acosta, Martin Gilpin, Manuel J. Marca Zevallos, Carlos A. Salas Yupayccana, Flor M. Perez-Mullisaca, Halina Jancoski, Marina Corrêa Scalon, Beatriz Schwantes Marimon, Ben Hur Marimon Junior, Yadvinder Malhi, Imma Oliveras Menor, Lucy Rowland, Patrick Meir, Paulo Bittencourt, Antonio Carlos Lola Da Costa, João Antônio R. Santos, Renata Teixeira De Oliveira, Adriane Esquivel-Muelbert, Esteban Álvarez-Dávila, Miguel N. Alexiades, Edmar Almeida De Oliveira, Ana Andrade

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Amazon rainforests face intensifying water stress due to increases in vapour pressure deficit and changing hydrological regimes. Embolism resistance (Ψ₅₀) is a critical metric of tree survival under drought conditions, it is defined as a plant’s capacity to resist disruption of xylem water flow due to air bubble formation from water stress. However, measurements of Ψ₅₀ are only available for a limited number of Amazon locations and species. Conversely, data on forest taxonomic composition are abundant across Amazonia, and if Ψ₅₀ is conserved phylogenetically, these data could provide a way to scale-up drought resistance patterns. Here …

Hiv Infection, Neurotoxicity, Inflammation, Premature Aging, And Therapeutic Challenges To Plwh: An Overview, Mudit Tyagi, Ulhas P. Naik, Kratika Tyagi, Madhulika Sharma, Gagan Kaushal, Alok Bhushan, Michael Bukrinsky, Priya Tyagi

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

HIV infection remains a major global health challenge due to its complex pathogenesis and lifelong persistence in people living with HIV (PLWH). A central barrier to eradication is the virus's ability to establish long-lived latent reservoirs in different tissues, including the central nervous system (CNS), where it evades immune clearance and antiretroviral therapy (ART). These reservoirs, seeded early during infection, fuel viral rebound if ART is interrupted, requiring lifelong treatment. In the CNS, HIV persists despite systemic viral suppression because of limited ART penetration across the blood-brain barrier (BBB), and infection of long-lived cells such as microglia and perivascular macrophages. …

Bridging The Intention-Implementation Divide In Generative Ai Adoption: An Integrated Model Of Psychological, Behavioral And Social Drivers, Mohamed Walid Mohamed Lotfy Abdallah

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the gap between professionals’ intentions to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their actual adoption behavior in workplace settings. Although Generative AI offers substantial potential to improve efficiency and performance, concerns about control, misuse and organizational risk have led to inconsistencies between intended and enacted use. Motivated by this misalignment, the study investigates the psychological, behavioral and social mechanisms that shape the intention-implementation divide. Drawing on an integrated framework combining the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Technology Acceptance Model, alongside personality traits, the research conceptualizes adoption as a phase-specific process involving evaluative, motivational and volitional components. …

Sensi-Train: Context-Aware Sensitive Content Detection Using Transformers And Large Language Models, Nazeefa Muzammil

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The detection of sensitive content has become a critical task in natural language processing due to the widespread use of online platforms and the social harm caused by it. Even though current methods have advanced significantly, many of them mainly rely on surface-level text and neglect to take into consideration contextual and cultural elements that are crucial for correctly assessing sensitivity of any content to a particular individual. Due to this, implicit offense, sarcasm, and culturally grounded expressions frequently cause problems for such systems. To enable culturally grounded sensitive content detection, this thesis presents Sensi-Train, a context-rich dataset and modeling …

Decyl Caffeate Inhibits The Proliferation Of Human Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells, Che-Yi Chao, Woei-Cheang Shyu, Chih-Lung Lin, En-Pei Isabel Chiang, Yueh-Hsiung Kuo, Feng-Yao Tang

BioMedicine

Background: Over recent decades, considerable attention has been directed toward the discovery of novel compounds capable of targeting survival-related signaling networks as therapeutic candidates for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Central to TNBC pathobiology are the Akt/mTOR and MAPK/ERK signaling axes, both contribute to tumor progression and therapeutic resistance. Caffeic acid (CA), a naturally derived phenolic compound with anti-inflammatory activity, has previously been investigated for its anti-cancer potential. Purpose: In the present study, we explored the therapeutic value of newly synthesized CA derivatives in TNBC models using both cellular and animal-based systems. Methods: The anti-tumor efficacy of these CA derivatives was …

Strategi Pencegahan Kejahatan Dan Pembangunan Nasional, Prof. Abdul Karim Nasution, S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Teachers’ Views On The Relevance Of Local Wisdom Values In Strengthening Students’ Character Education, Fatkhurozqi Razaq, Oktaviani Adhi Suciptaningsih, Aynin Mashfufah

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The digital era has had a dual impact on basic education, where technological advances are often accompanied by cultural erosion and moral degradation among students. The increase in bullying cases and the decline in manners indicate that conventional character education has not been able to effectively filter the negative influences of globalization. This study aims to explore the perception of urgency and pedagogical strategies of elementary school teachers in integrating local wisdom values into character-building learning. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, involving ten elementary school teachers as participants selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out using …

Improving Science Learning Outcomes On Force Module Through Teams Games Tournament (Tgt) Model For 4th Grade Students At Sdn 15 Indralaya, Nia Julianti, Mohammad Yusuf Randy

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research was initiated to address pedagogical challenges identified at SD Negeri 15 Indralaya, specifically the low levels of student engagement and sub-optimal learning outcomes in the Science (IPAS) "Force" module. The objective of this study was to evaluate the improvement in academic performance following the implementation of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model among fourth-grade students during the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted over two cycles, each comprising four systematic phases: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The participants included 14 fourth-grade students. Data were analyzed using …

Strengthen The Implementation Of 2013 Curriculum Based On Local Wisdom In Growing Elementary School Student Character, Amina Divina P

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The entry of foreign culture which increasingly erodes local values and culture is a problem for the Indonesian nation. This problem arises due to a lack of public interest and concern for the cultural wealth they have. In order to foster the potential of students with characters based on culture, values, and local wisdom that are in accordance with the demands of society, this study aims to examine the strengthening of the implementation of the operational curriculum of the SD Gunongsekar 1 Madura education unit towards the character of students based on local wisdom. The development of the 2013 curriculum …

Development Of An E-Comic Based Teaching Module To Improve Creativity And Science Learning Outcomes Of Class V Students At Primary School Negeri 15 Peudada, Nurliana Nurliana, Musdiani Musdiani, Mulia Putra, Siti Mayang Sari

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research aims to develop an E-Comic based teaching module to improve the creativity and learning outcomes of class V students at SD Negeri 15 Peudada. The development method used is Research and Development (R&D). This research involved 30 fifth grade students at SD Negeri 15 Peudada. The research instruments used were observation, interviews and documentation. Analysis techniques are used to determine the feasibility of the E-Comic based teaching modules that have been assessed. The results of the research showed that the E-Comic based teaching module developed had learning outcomes of 3.8%, the 66-71 interval was 1.9%, the 72-77 interval …

Development Of E-Booklet Based Learning Materials In Ppkn Lessons To Improve Learning Outcomes Of Grade Iv Students Of Sdn Cot Kuta, Nagan Raya Regency, Eli Yusnita, Siti Mayang Sari, Musdiani Musdiani

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study refers to the effectiveness of books used in learning so that they provide the right meaning of learning for students. The research method uses research and developmentto produce a percentage level of effectiveness of student learning outcomes in PPKn learning in elementary schools. E-booklet-based teaching materials are digital learning resources presented in booklet format. This material combines the advantages of traditional booklets with the flexibility and interactivity of digital media. This material can be used in educational environments to improve learning, facilitate the teaching process, and meet various learning styles. E-booklet-based teaching materials improve student learning outcomes in …

Development Of E-Book Teaching Modules In Science Learning To Improve Learning Outcomes Of Grade V Students Of Sdn 2 Nurussalam Aceh Timur, Sri Irma Susanti, Lili Kasmini, Siti Mayang Sari, Fitriani Manurung

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study responds to the need for interactive elementary science teaching materials that enable timely feedback, particularly on the topic of magnetic force. The study aimed to develop an e-book teaching module for Grade V science and to examine its validity, practicality, and effectiveness. A research and development approach was applied using the ADDIE model. A limited try-out involved 30 Grade V students at SDN 2 Nurussalam, East Aceh. The module was reviewed by expert validators to evaluate content quality, instructional design, and language clarity using validation questionnaires. Practicality was measured through teacher and student response questionnaires, while effectiveness was …

Development And Implementation Of Google Earth-Assisted Guided Inquiry Teaching Materials To Improve Student' Learning Outcomes In Ipas, Andika Bayangkara, Siti Mayang Sari, Rita Novita

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study developed and implemented Google Earth-assisted guided inquiry teaching materials for IPAS and evaluated their validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The study used a research and development approach with the ADDIE model. Participants were Grade V students at SD Islam Laboratory Aceh Besar. Data were collected using expert validation sheets, teacher and student practicality questionnaires, and a learning outcomes test administered before and after implementation. Data were analyzed using descriptive percentages and N-gain. The expert validation results indicated high validity for media (98%), content (92%), and language (94%). Practical responses were also high, with teachers reporting 92% and students 85%. …

Hermeneutic Reconstruction Of The Role Of Community In The Learning Ecology, Qoriah Rahmawati, Aceng Hasani, Erwin Salpariansi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Community is often treated as an external support for schools, which makes its role in learning ecology conceptually peripheral and weakly integrated into explanations of learning across contexts. This study aims to reconstruct the role of community within the learning ecology so that it is positioned as a constitutive dimension of learning alongside school and family. The study used a systematic literature review of 62 publications, followed by narrative meta-analysis and philosophical-hermeneutic interpretation within the Triad Human Learning Ecology framework. The results show a school-centered tendency in the literature, while community is more frequently framed as contextual support than as …

Resilience Of Nationalism Among Acehnese Youth In The Global Era: A Qualitative Study From Civics Teachers' Perspectives, Roni Hidayat

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study investigates how schools can strengthen the resilience of nationalism among Acehnese youth in the global era, with particular attention to post-conflict social conditions and rapid cultural change. Previous studies on nationalism in the era of globalization have generally emphasized Pancasila values or single-school interventions, but fewer studies have examined how teachers conceptualize and operationalize nationalism resilience in schools across Aceh. The study used a descriptive qualitative design with a multi-site school perspective. Participants were 10 Civics Education (PPKn) teachers from senior high schools in Aceh Province, selected purposively based on teaching role and experience. Data were collected through …

Empathy Training Program As A Strategy To Improve Empathy In Elementary School Students, Rizqi Hanabella

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study examined the effectiveness of an empathy training program for elementary school students using a non-randomized quasi-experimental design (untreated control group with pretest-posttest and follow-up measurements). The participants were 39 students from Grade IV and Grade V who were assigned to groups based on existing class membership. The program was developed from Davis's empathy framework (perspective-taking, fantasy, empathic concern, and personal distress), and empathy was measured using an Interpersonal Reactivity Index based scale adapted for elementary students. Data were analyzed using a mixed-design ANOVA. The findings showed a significant time-by-group interaction, and the experimental group demonstrated a significant increase …

Book Review: On Women By Susan Sontag, Vaishali Saxena, Sangeeta Sharma, Sushila Shekhawat

Journal of International Women's Studies

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Book Review: The Tale Of Genji Through Contemporary Manga: Challenging Gender And Sexuality In Japan, Minae Savas

Journal of International Women's Studies

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Book Review: Shadow Of My Shadow, L.M.S. Navodya

Journal of International Women's Studies

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Book Review: Get It Out: On The Politics Of Hysterectomy, Amber B. Vayo

Journal of International Women's Studies

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Book Review: Gone Feral: Unruly Women And The Undoing Of Normative Femininity, Ali Saha

Journal of International Women's Studies

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Fracking: The Big Bad Monster?, Gordon Belyea

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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The Media Today, Jon Kuzmich

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Not A Monster, Jessica Hadley

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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In Vitro Meat: Unnatural Or Life Saving, Joseph Coplon

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Defying Gender Roles With Friendship And Ponies, Liam Gow

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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A Beautiful Failure, Lydia Kwong

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Giving Thumbs Down To "Thumbs Up", Carol Fuss

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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