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The Impact Of Social Media Use On Creativity, Mandy L. Wadsworth

Student Works

It can be noted that levels of creativity among society have declined in modern days, perhaps with no clear reason as to why. Therefore, a need exists to explore the effects of increased social media use in the modern world on creativity as a whole and its role in the rapid creativity decline. First, the factor of time displacement is examined, as passive social media use has become the replacement for creative pursuits. Free time once dedicated by individuals to generate new ideas and further improve their artistic abilities is now being used to scroll online. A second important factor …

Numerical Simulations Of The Influence Of Vegetation Configuration On Dust Migration In Open-Pit Coal Mines, Han Li, Li Renjie, Bi Yinli

Coal Geology & Exploration

Background Dust pollution emerges as a major environmental challenge in the open-pit mining of coal mines. Ecological restoration has found widespread applications in mining areas as a crucial measure. However, there is a lack of systematic studies on the role of vegetation configuration in dust migration. Methods Using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method for numerical simulation, this study constructed a comprehensive simulation framework incorporating wind field reconstruction, dust migration, and the dust retention capacity of vegetation. By setting different particle sizes and wind speeds, this study systematically analyzed dust migration patterns. Furthermore, vegetation configuration was introduced into the simulation …

Mechanisms Underlying The Impacts Of Reservoir Pore Structures On Near-Well Salt Precipitation In Co2 Geological Storage, Deng Chenguang, Sun Xiaolong, Liu Keyu, An Senyou, Yuan Guanghui, Wang Yuxiang

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Method High CO₂ injectivity in reservoirs is essential for high-quality sites of CO₂ geological storage (CGS). Salt precipitation in the vicinity of injection wells due to brine dissolution in CO₂ emerges as a critical factor impairing CO₂ injectivity. To explore the differences in the mechanisms behind salt precipitation and damage degree across various reservoirs, this study conducted salt precipitation simulation experiments on sandstone samples with distinct pore structures using a high-temperature and high-pressure fluid displacement system. By combining methods such as cast thin section observations, scanning electron microscopy and resulting spectra, micro-X-ray fluorescence (micro-XRF) …

Predicting Intravitreal Treatment Response Using Ultrawide-Field Angiographic Biomarkers In Diabetic Retinopathy, Karthik Reddy, Callie Deng, Boonkit Purt, Yue Liang, Nikhil Bommakanti, Gina Yu, Julie Rosenthal, Yannis M. Paulus

Wills Eye Hospital Papers

BACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a sight-threatening retinal disease with pathological mediation by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections are commonly used to manage DR. Ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiography (UWF-FA) can assess DR severity and characterize the amount of non-perfused retina (non-perfusion area, NP), neovascularization (neovascular area, NV), and foveal avascular zone (FAZ). However, the association between anti-VEGF treatment and NP, NV, and FAZ characterized by UWF-FA is not well established.

METHODS: A retrospective, single-center cohort study involved eyes of patients with Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus with at least one UWF-FA image. The area of the FAZ, …

Newspapers And Schooling: A Comparative Field Analysis Of England And Germany, Christian Herzog, Peter Kelly

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

This study establishes a field analytic approach for investigating and comaparing the influence of the print news media on educational politics in England and Germany. We identify cases from each country where national, regional and local newspapers act as intermediaries between actors engaged in discussions about schools and then subject these to field analyses focused on the form and content of press coverage. This allows us to identify in each country the role of newspapers as sites of political debate, as political actors and as shapers of public opinion.

The Roddey Mcmillan Record - October 25, 2025, Winthrop University

The RMR 2020-2029

The Roddey McMillan Record (RMR) is Winthrop’s monthly multicultural student publication. The RMR has been a significant voice of the minority population of the Winthrop community since its creation by Gail Harris in April 1986. It promotes awareness and understanding of issues concerning minorities for the prosperity of the entire Winthrop community. The purpose of the RMR is to shine light on the many diverse cultures at Winthrop, focusing on issues, concerns and happenings of those who represent the multicultural community on campus. The Roddey McMillan Record is named after Dr. Cynthia Roddey and Atty, Sheila McMillan. Cynthia Roddey was …

Enumerating Environmental Exemptions In Section 501(C)(3), Samuel D. Brunson

Pace Environmental Law Review

Tens of thousands environmental charities operate with the United States. These charities operate to “preserve, protect, and improve the environment.” Roughly half of the revenue of environmental charities is sourced directly from the public. These public donations depend, at least in part, on the organizations’ tax-exempt status, which allows donors to deduct their donations for tax purposes. Because donors take into account the after-tax cost of their donations, an environmental charity’s tax exemption encourages donors to donate more than they would if the charity lacked a tax exemption. However, an environmental organization’s tax-exempt status is tenuous and contingent on agency …

Air Source And Ground Source Heat Pumps: A Comparison And Analysis Of The Effects Of U.S. Federal And New York Tax Incentives In The Adoption Of Both Systems, Samuel F. De Carvalho

Pace Environmental Law Review

Air-source and ground-source heat pumps have proven to be a valuable mechanism in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from fossil fuel-based heating and cooling systems in residences and buildings. This study offers an analysis of the potential impact of federal and state tax incentives on the adoption of ground-source heat pumps (GSHP) and air-source heat pumps (ASHP) for residential heating and cooling purposes, aiming to determine their effectiveness as climate change policy measures. This paper suggests that despite a considerable reduction in the cost of GSHPs compared to ASHPs after the application of the tax incentives, the installation of …

Pre-Service Teacher Perceptions Of Preparedness: Collaboration With Diverse Families Of Children With Disabilities, Guofeng Shen, Sandy Bowen

Journal of Educational Research and Innovation

Collaboration between educators and families is a critical issue in the field of education. This topic becomes even more salient when working with culturally, linguistically, or economically diverse families of children with disabilities. Both research and practice have shown that many educators enter the profession without adequate preparation for this aspect of their role. This study examined pre-service teachers' attitudes, comfort level and perceived preparedness to collaborate with diverse families of children with disabilities while completing their university teacher preparation programs. A total of 159 pre-service teachers representing 40 institutions completed an online survey addressing this topic. Results indicated a) …

An Out-Of-The-Block Solution For Modern Ip Law: How Pairing Generative Ai With Blockchain Could Resolve Copyright Conflicts, Emma Wozniak

University of Cincinnati Law Review

No abstract provided.

Rewriting The Monopoly Playbook: Implications Of U.S. V. Google For Antitrust Jurisprudence, Amilcar Torres

University of Cincinnati Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Shield For Whom? The Disastrous Hidden Toll Of Section 230 On Children, Dominic Roschival

University of Cincinnati Law Review

No abstract provided.

"Cleaning House" An Analysis Of The Settlement In House V. Ncaa, Adam Gross

University of Cincinnati Law Review

No abstract provided.

Should We Watch The Watcher Or The Watched? The Transparency Debate In Auditor Regulation, Sarah Williams

University of Cincinnati Law Review

No abstract provided.

Death & Taxes: Preserving The Second Amendment From "Absolute Obliteration" With Congress' Powers Of Taxation?, Christian Ketter

University of Cincinnati Law Review

No abstract provided.

In Ohio, How Old Is Too Old To Be A Judge?, Patrick Fischer

University of Cincinnati Law Review

People are getting older, and so is our judiciary. This Article examines various questions that accompany an aging judiciary: as jurists get older, can they still keep up with the job’s demands? How is the public’s confidence affected when they see increasingly older judges? Are there practical or constitutional considerations with an aging judiciary? In response to these concerns, many states have imposed mandatory retirement ages. But is this the best way to handle these concerns?

This Article begins with a brief discussion of the history of age limitations on the judiciary and some of the concerns that have accompanied …

Equity In Access: Strategies And Initiatives For Promoting Equitable Access To Scholarly Information Among Diverse Communities, Shriyak Jain, Dr. Mahjabin Banu

Open Access Conference

No abstract provided.

Women In Ministry In The Churches Of Christ: A Comparative View, Jennifer Reinsch Schroeder

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

This article examines the experiences of women serving as full-time ministers in the Churches of Christ. Analysis of the Siburt Institute’s 2025 Salary Survey shows a large gender pay gap that speaks to concerns regarding support and sustainability in ministry. To better understand mechanisms that impact both support and sustainability, a separate qualitative study was performed that analyzed the interviews of twenty-one full-time, female ministers. The study revealed recurring features of unhealthy systems and the impact of unhealthy systems on women in ministry. Conversely, the interviews illuminated hallmarks of healthy systems and the results that emerge out of such systems. …

Human Ecology, 1979-80 Winter, V8 N4, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL: Magazine published quarterly by the Lutheran General Hospita Inc. This publication keeps employees and friends of the hospital informed on current news and hospital updates.

Human Ecology, 1979 Summer, V8 N2, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL: Magazine published quarterly by the Lutheran General Hospita Inc. This publication keeps employees and friends of the hospital informed on current news and hospital updates.

Human Ecology, 1970 Spring, V1 N3, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL: Magazine published quarterly by the Lutheran General and Deaconess Hospitals. This publication keeps employees and friends of the hospital informed on current news and hospital updates.

Human Ecology, 1970 Fall, V2 N1, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL: Magazine published quarterly by the Lutheran General and Deaconess Hospitals. This publication keeps employees and friends of the hospital informed on current news and hospital updates.

Farah, Union Locked In Struggle, The Dallas Morning News

Justice for Farah Strikers Committee Records

An article from the November 26, 1972 issue of the Dallas Morning News about the Farah Strike.

This & That, American Postal Workers Union

Justice for Farah Strikers Committee Records

A newsletter titled "This and That" by the American Postal Workers Union in association with the AFL-CIO, from June 1972.

El Paso Committee Draft, El Paso Committee For Fairness At Farah

Justice for Farah Strikers Committee Records

A draft of a statement to be released by the El Paso Committee for Fairness at Farah.

Viva La Huelga Number 31, Afl-Cio, Amalgamated Clothing Workers Of America

Justice for Farah Strikers Committee Records

A number 31 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.

Viva La Huelga Number 26, Afl-Cio, Amalgamated Clothing Workers Of America

Justice for Farah Strikers Committee Records

A number 26 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.

Empowering Communities: How Outreach Creates Open-Access Resources, Stanley Mierzwa, Stanley Mierzwa

Open Access Conference

This session explores how community outreach can become a powerful engine for creating open-access resources. We will highlight real-world examples from a Cybersecurity Center, where outreach activities have been transformed into freely available materials for the global community.

Outreach is a win-win scenario. It offers immediate and tangible benefits to the local community while simultaneously building a valuable, free repository of resources. By sharing our successful initiatives, we provide a blueprint for others to learn from, adapt, and implement similar programs in their own environments. Join us to discover how empowering your community can also enrich the open-access …

Austin American-Statesman Article, Mike Cochran

Justice for Farah Strikers Committee Records

A newspaper article from the Austin American-statesman naming Farah Clothes as the target for A. W. C. A.

Support Bulletin, Farah Strike Headquarters

Justice for Farah Strikers Committee Records

A bulletin promoting the Help the Farah Strikers Week.