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Introduction To Sociology: Groups And Organizations, Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract:

This comprehensive analysis explores the dynamics of social groups and bureaucratic organizations, drawing on foundational theories and empirical studies to illuminate how structure, identity, and informal culture shape collective behavior. The paper examines the essential elements of group dynamics—regular interaction, defined roles, shared norms, and collective identity—alongside the four stages of group decision-making that guide consensus and effectiveness. It distinguishes between primary and secondary groups, emphasizing their respective influences on personal identity and social cohesion, and discusses the pivotal role of reference groups in identity formation.

Further, the discussion extends to the mechanisms of group survival, analyzing concepts such …

Estimation Of Serially Correlated Error Components Models Using Whittle’S Approximate Maximum Likelihood Method, Badi H. Baltagi, Georges Bresson, Jean-Michel Etienne

Center for Policy Research

This chapter studies the estimation of error components models with serial correlation of the 𝐴𝑅𝑀𝐴(𝑝, 𝑞) type using Whittle’s (Whittle, 1953) approximate maximum likelihood method. This is done for the one-way and two-way error components panel data model. Monte Carlo simulations are performed that investigate the small sample performance of this method.

Commonwealth Times 2025-09-03

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

September 3, 2025 General Faculty Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Writing Workshop In Prose, Kylee C. Pastore

Open Educational Resources

The Prose Workshop (Fall 2025) is a zero-textbook-cost (ZTC) course at The City College of New York that integrates open educational resources (OER) to develop students’ skills as writers, readers, and critics. Structured in two major parts, the course begins with cultural criticism, guiding students to produce a polished 750–1000 word essay that combines close observation, analysis, and creative voice. The second half focuses on longform narrative nonfiction, culminating in a 3,000-word editorial essay intended for submission to a real-world publication. Alongside these core projects, students engage in weekly homework blogs, annotated course readers, and a final creative experiment in …

Student Senate Meeting Minutes September 3, 2025, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Minutes for September 3, 2025.

Moderated Identity Politics: Muslim Voters And Religious Depolarization In North Maluku’S 2024 Gubernatorial Election, Aji Deni, Marno Wance, Muhtar Muhtar

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This study examines religious polarization in North Maluku, proposing moderated identity politics and a hybrid representation model to explain post-conflict electoral behavior. It highlights local leaders who strategically balance identity appeals with cross-group alliances, integrating structural and agential factors to advance electoral theory and offer a replicable model for mitigating identity-based conflict in plural Indonesian regions. Using a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, quantitative data were first collected from 100 proportionally sampled respondents. Subsequently, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 17 key informants. Data triangulation, comparing survey results with interview findings, ensured consistency and strengthened the validity of the research conclusions. …

The Bg News September 3, 2025, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. September 03, 2025. Volume 105-Issue 02.

Investigating Bacterial Vaginosis Pathogenesis Using Peptide Nucleic Acid-Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization With A Focus On The Roles Of Gardnerella Species, Prevotella Bivia, And Fannyhessea Vaginae, Sheridan D. George, Megan H. Amerson-Brown, Lúcia G.V. Sousa, Tyler M. Carter, Alexa H. Rinehart, Ashleigh N. Riegler, Sixto M. Leal, Kristal J. Aaron, Jiaying Hao, Ashutosh Tamhane, Chaoling Dong, John W. Lammons, Jacob H. Elnaggar, Keonte J. Graves, Paweł Łaniewski, Melissa M. Herbst-Kralovetz, Christopher M. Taylor, Nuno Cerca, Christina A. Muzny

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

Background. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal dysbiosis characterized by polymicrobial communities of BV-associated bacteria (BVAB) adhered to the vaginal epithelium. Despite decades of research, its etiology remains unknown. We aimed to investigate BV biofilm formation over time among women who developed incident BV (iBV) using peptide nucleic acid-fluorescence in situ hybridization (PNA-FISH), focusing on 3 key BVAB (Gardnerella species, Prevotella bivia, and Fannyhessea vaginae). Methods. Heterosexual, nonpregnant women ages 18–45 with optimal vaginal microbiota were enrolled to self-collect twice-daily vaginal specimens for 60 days. iBV was defined as a Nugent score of 7–10 on ≥ 4 consecutive specimens. For …

Relationship Between Leadership Styles And Teacher Job Satisfaction After Covid-19, Willona E. Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The educational sector in the United States experienced substantial workforce changes during the Great Resignation, a period following the COVID-19 pandemic when many employees left their jobs. In response, school leaders were encouraged to understand the relationship between their leadership styles and teacher job satisfaction. This quantitative correlational study used Job Satisfaction Theory as its theoretical framework to examine the relationship between three leadership styles—transactional, transformational, and laissez-faire (passive-avoidant)—and teacher job satisfaction in the post-pandemic context. Eighty-two teachers participated by completing the Job Satisfaction Survey and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ). Results from the multiple linear regression analysis were statistically …

Student Activism In Post-Authoritarian Indonesia: Higher Education Reform, Movement Dynamics, And Shifting Political Narratives, Mohammad Fajar Shodiq Ramadlan, Muhammad Faishal Aminuddin

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This study investigates student activism in post-authoritarian Indonesia, focusing on the interplay between higher education reform, movement dynamics, and evolving political narratives over the past decade. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, we surveyed 497 undergraduates from social and political science faculties at 26 Indonesian universities and supplemented our analysis with a document review of student movements from 1999 to 2021. The study examines the transformation of Indonesia’s higher education system, the defining characteristics of contemporary student activism, and the predominant socio-political issues driving post-authoritarian student movements. Our findings show that student activism primarily occurs through various platforms, including social media, organizational …

Spartan Daily, September 3, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2025

Volume 165, Issue 5

An Allele-Agnostic Mutant-Kras Inhibitor Suppresses Tumor Maintenance Signals And Reprograms Tumor Immunity In Pancreatic Cancer, Kathleen M Mcandrews, Francesca Paradiso, Clint A Stalnecker, Benson S Chellakkan, Fredrik I Thege, David H Peng, Barbara A Moreno Diaz, Hikaru Sugimoto, Sarah I Patel, Krishnan K Mahadevan, Michelle L Kirtley, Danielle Wills, Amari M Sockwell, Andre Luis F Fonseca, Yunhe Liu, Kimal I Rajapakshe, Nathaniel G Yee, Phuong Thao Tran, Huda Alchikh Omar, Antonio Tedeschi, Fiorella Schischlik-Siegl, Andrew S Boghossian, Matthew G Rees, Melissa M Ronan, Jennifer A Roth, Dorothea Rudolph, Martin Aichinger, Florian Ebner, Artem V Artemov, Jesse Lipp, Laura Pisarsky, Valerie Laura Herrmann, John Park, Jörg F Rippmann, Otmar Schaaf, Vanessa Chandler, Mariah Williams, Charles E Deckard, Linghua Wang, Channing J Der, Christopher Vellano, Paola A Guerrero, Timothy P Heffernan, Raghu Kalluri, Anirban Maitra

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

KRAS is among the most frequently mutated oncogenes in cancer, and for decades, efforts at pharmacological blockade of its function in solid cancers have been unsuccessful. A notable advance in this endeavor is the recent development of small molecule KRAS inhibitors, which enable direct targeting of the mutant oncoprotein. Here, we comprehensively evaluate the pre-clinical efficacy of BI-2493 a panKRASi, a first-in-class allele agnostic mutant KRAS inhibitor, in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We report effective tumor growth suppression across a broad range of models, including cell lines, patient-derived xenografts (PDXs), syngeneic orthotopic models, and prolonged survival in genetically engineered mouse …

Re: Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling And Investigation Plan (Fsp): Bres No. 120 – Bonanza Dump, Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Lindenwood Digest, September 3, 2025, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

Improving The Reporting On Health Equity In Observational Research (Strobe-Equity): Extension Checklist And Elaboration, Omar Dewidar, Larissa Shamseer, G J. Melendez-Torres, Elie A. Akl, Jacqueline Ramke, Xiaoqin Wang, Oyekola Oloyede, Taryn Young, Stuart G. Nicholls, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta

Institute for Global Health and Development

Data on health equity to inform societally relevant evidence based decisions and policy making are lacking in the research literature. Observational studies have the potential to provide data on health equity. Yet, guidance on how to report health equity data and considerations in observational research is inadequate. The STROBE-Equity extension addresses this gap by providing a structured set of criteria to enhance the reporting of health equity data and considerations.

Long-Range Quantum Entanglement In Dielectric Mu-Near-Zero Metamaterials, Olivia Mello, Larissa Vertchenko, Seth Nelson, Adrien Debacq, Durdu Guney, Eric Mazur, Michaël Lobet

Michigan Tech Publications

Entanglement is paramount in quantum information processing. Many quantum systems suffer from spatial decoherence in distances over a wavelength and cannot be sustained over short time periods due to dissipation. However, long range solutions are required for the development of quantum information processing on chip. Photonic reservoirs mediating the interactions between qubits and their environment are suggested. Recent research takes advantage of extended wavelength inside near-zero refractive index media to solve the long-range problem along with less sensitivity on the position of quantum emitters. However, those recent proposals use plasmonic epsilon near-zero waveguides that are intrinsically lossy. Here, we propose …

Handling Hemolytic Blood Samples From High-Risk Clinical Areas: A Call To Action, Alan H B Wu, Jerrold H Levy, W Franklin Peacock, Ramzy Rimawi, Manuel Sanchez Luna, Christopher Farnsworth, Hugo Stiegler, Robert H Christenson

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Spectrophotometric testing to detect sample hemolysis is available from central laboratory chemistry analyzers. While the cause and preventative measures are known, hemolysis continues to be a common preanalytical error, especially for specimens collected from the emergency department (ED) and intensive care units (ICUs) where point-of-care analyzers are commonly used for whole blood electrolyte testing. Recently, these analyzers have employed technology to detect hemolysis directly on whole blood samples.

METHODS: Experienced laboratorians and physicians from the clinical laboratory, ED, adult and neonatal ICUs provide a summary of the medical importance of in vitro hemolysis. Causes for in vivo hemolysis are …

Award-Winning Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Missouri Leadership Development System’S Principal Competencies As A Factor In Teacher Retention, Shelly Parks

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This qualitative descriptive study addressed low teacher retention in the U.S. state of Missouri, where ineffective school leadership is often noted as a primary cause for why teachers leave the profession despite the existing Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS) principal training. Guided by the job demands-resources theory, the purpose of this study was to explore award-winning teachers' perceptions of MLDS principal competencies as an influence on retention and gather suggestions for refinement. Phase 1 involved surveying 82 award-winning Missouri teachers on the appropriateness of the 41 principal competencies for retention where teachers ranked each competency. Survey data were analyzed to …

Introducing Therapy Dog Programs Within Organizational Settings: A Scoping Review Of Implementation Processes And Practices, Laura Mundy, Carlie Driscoll, Janette Young

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

Organizations are introducing therapy dog programs at a growing rate. Standards and guidelines for including therapy dogs in programs with people are also being developed and made available to those implementing such programs. How organizations are implementing programs, how they are aligning with available standards, and the presence of any barriers and facilitators to their implementation has been largely unexplored. Therefore, the aim of our review was to summarize the literature available on the implementation of therapy dog programs within organizational settings. Furthermore, we aimed to summarize available descriptions of program practices and their alignment with best practice guidelines, and …

Population Pharmacokinetics Of Vancomycin And Dose Optimization In Pediatric Patients With Sepsis Or Septic Shock, Nuntapong Boonrit, Thitima Wattanavijitkul, Preecha Montakantikul, Kamolwish Laoprasopwattana, Sutthiporn Pattharachayakul

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objectives: This study aimed to develop a population pharmacokinetic model for vancomycin in pediatric patients with sepsis or septic shock and to propose tailored initial dose recommendations based on the model’s findings. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of pediatric patients with sepsis or septic shock who received vancomycin treatment from January 2017 to December 2019. A population pharmacokinetic model was developed using NONMEM. Monte Carlo Simulations were performed using Crystal Ball software to determine the probability of target attainment (PTA) for different vancomycin dosage regimens based on the target PK/PD index of AUC24hr/MIC > 400 Results: Analyzing 580 vancomycin concentrations …

Book Reviews, Terry Beckenbaugh, Megan Bodily, William S. Critchfield, Nathan Drake, Charles E. Jones, William Harrison Taylor, Emma L. Waldie

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Deep Learning And Texture Analysis For Lung And Colon Cancer Predicting, Mohamed M. Neamah, Laith A. Al-Ani, Loay E. George

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Cancer remains a major cause of death worldwide, with lung and colon (LC) cancers presenting significant challenges to healthcare systems due to their high rates of occurrence and mortality. Early and precise diagnosis is essential for better patient outcomes. This research utilizes recent advances in deep learning (DL) and texture analysis (TA) to create a reliable predictive model for detecting LC cancer through histopathological images (HPI). A hybrid method is proposed that combines a gray-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) for extracting texture features with an adaptive modified EfficientNet B2 model (AM-EfficientNet B2) for deep feature extraction. These features are used to …

Dynamic Adjustment Of Text Complexity, Juan Bustos

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure techniques for automatically adjusting the complexity of online content. It addresses the issue of "one-size-fits-all" content that doesn't cater to diverse reading levels, creating accessibility and comprehension barriers. Per techniques of this disclosure, publishers of static content can pre-generate multiple complexity variants of their articles using artificial intelligence, store the variants, and enable instant, client-side swapping between versions based on user selection of a target complexity level via a simple control. In dynamic content generation contexts, such as virtual assistants and AI-powered chatbots, the techniques enable users to trigger dynamic re-generation of responses at different complexity levels, seamlessly …

Anomaly Detection Agent Empowered By Quantum Ai And Machine Learning, Fuming Guo

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to an advanced anomaly detection system for high-volume log data that incorporates a dual-agent architecture consisting of a Detector Agent and an Evaluator Agent. The Detector Agent is configured to identify anomalies using hybrid quantum-classical processing techniques, including quantum-enhanced machine learning methods such as a Hamiltonian Quantum Generative Autoencoder and advanced transformer models. The Evaluator Agent critiques the outputs from the Detector Agent, providing continuous feedback for iterative improvement. This feedback loop allows for dynamic adjustments to enhance detection accuracy. Additionally, the system integrates with Splunk for real-time log data ingestion and employs a Large Language …

The Italian Colony Of São Paulo: Race, Class, And Cultural Capital In Brazil, Giulia Riccò

Race & Ethnic Studies

WINNER, 2024 ALDO AND JEANNE SCAGLIONE PUBLICATION AWARD FOR A MANUSCRIPT IN ITALIAN LITERARY STUDIES, MODERN LANGUAGES ASSOCIATION

Introduces a way to study migration that privileges literary analysis over and against sociological data and insists on the importance of culture in the production of political identities

This book argues that Italians first became racialized as white in São Paulo, Brazil, at the turn of the twentieth century. Whereas Italians in the United States struggled with xenophobia and were often not fully acknowledged as white, in São Paulo, due to a series of social, economic, and cultural fac­tors, Italians became closely …

Contemporary Theology, Joseph Okello

Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Matthew, David Bauer

Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Counseling Theories And Techniques, Stephen Stratton

Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Christian Ethics, James Thobaben

Syllabi

No abstract provided.