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‘Immigrant Invaders,’ ‘Arab Terrorists,’ And ‘Leftist Subversives’:Surveillance State From Palestine To Mexico, Alexis Figueroa

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

Immigrants in the US exist under a very strict regime of surveillance. This regime is characterized by authentication systems, check-in points, registration, forms of mobility tracking, interoperable databases, and, at the militarized US-Mexico border, the scrutiny of facial-recognition technology, automatic watchtowers, and drones. However, this didn’t come about spontaneously. This paper attempts to outline the development of the immigration surveillance state as a generations-long bipartisan project. From the evolution of the military-industrial complex and technologies like the internet innovated to spy on national independence movements, to the proliferation of data collection made for global finance, the immigration surveillance state reveals …

Legislation, Racialization, And The Societal Issuessoutheast Asian Americans Face, Sydney Nguyen

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

This research proposal investigates the intersection of racialization and law in the Southeast Asian diaspora in the US at a time of rising anti-Asian hate crimes and marginalizing legislation. I propose a mixed-methods approach—integrating qualitative methods such as interviews and focus groups with quantitative surveys—to determine how racial formations and state policies contribute to the social and economic stratification of these groups. To contextualize these questions, I discuss how Asian Americans are underrepresented and miscategorized in criminal justice statistics, resulting in their ongoing marginalization and the masking of specific issues they face. This work aims to make a contribution to …

Introduction And Acknowledgement Of Departmental Mission

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

No abstract provided.

Silicon Valley Sociological Review Vol. 23 2025

Silicon Valley Sociological Review

No abstract provided.

The Orthodox Parish And Community: A Reflection On The Post-Totalitarian Model Of Identity In Bulgaria, Presb. Sava (Shtoni) Kokoudev

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The article examines parish multifaceted identities and its function as a Eucharistic community, while also exploring its cultural, and historical influences in post-totalitarian context. The study delineates two identities and ecclesiological models—liturgical and institutional—to facilitate comparative analysis. The confusion and mixture of these models has caused a loss of parish community identity and function, which is evident in contemporary post-totalitarian status quo. Important issue is the restoration of the Orthodox Church’s authentic catholic identity (ɫɴɛɨɪɧɨɫɬ). This predicament gives rise to the second challenge of revitalizing liturgical life in parishes and reestablishing communion between bishops, priests, and laypeople. It also necessitates …

Empowering Confidence Through Simulation: De-Escalation Training For Pcts, Lagidgette Chantelle Robinson

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are vital to healthcare delivery, particularly in managing escalating situations with patients. Given the challenges posed by workplace violence, effective de-escalation skills are essential for PCTs. However, traditional training methods may not fully equip them for real-world scenarios. Simulation offers a valuable approach to learning complex skills by replicating real-life situations. Research supports simulation’s effectiveness in enhancing nursing students' communication, self-efficacy, problem-solving abilities, and learning satisfaction. Despite this, the impact of simulation on PCTs' professional development remains underexplored.

This IRB-approved study evaluated the effect of simulation pedagogy on PCTs' confidence in de-escalating aggressive patients. Using a …

The Impact Of A Robust Academic-Practice Partnership: Workplace Violence Simulation Training, Valerie Howard, Lorie Rhine, Jacci Jacobs, Ashley Kellish, Julia Acoin, Angela Overman, Sinhye Kim, Becky Peterson

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

A strong academic-practice partnership in nursing is pivotal for educational institutions and healthcare organizations to advance the profession and foster healthy work environments.¹ This presentation describes the process of creating and sustaining the Tarheel Academic Practice Partnership (TAPP), a robust collaboration between two healthcare agencies and our school of nursing. The first big success of the partnership was achieved when the TAPP secured external funding to develop a program that promotes healthy work environments for current and future nurses.

The guiding principles developed, and recently reaffirmed, by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Organization for …

Authentic Behavior Of Nurses: Antecedents, Mediators, And Outcomes, Pamela J. Love, Brad Gilbreath, Yubo Fu, Jessica Rainbow, Luke Fiorini, Veysel Karan Baris

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: Nurses consistently earn the highest trust among professionals in the United States, but the profession experiences high turnover rates, amplified by the increasing demands of an aging population. This study explores factors such as psychological safety, neuroticism, person-group fit, authentic behavior, work engagement, job satisfaction, and turnover intention among nurses. Additionally, it examines the concept of self-verification perception as a mediator of the effects of authentic behavior.

Methods: Data were collected from 956 nurses across the United States using an online questionnaire. Path analysis was employed to analyze the data to identify direct and mediated effects. Psychological safety …

Low-Cost Media Size Sensing For Printers, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure relates to media size detection in printers, particularly when the input tray is located at the bottom of the printer. Conventional implementations often detect media size by sensing the position of the width adjustor, sometimes through the angular position of a gear linking the left and right adjustors. In removable trays, adding electronics directly to the tray is costly due to the expense of providing a reliable connection to the printer’s main printed circuit assembly (MPCA).

Exploring The Role Of Ict In Empowering Grassroots Innovation And Entrepreneurship: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Iringa Region In Tanzania, Emma Nkonoki, Ruthbetha Kateule, Ville Leppänen

The African Journal of Information Systems

ICT-enabled grassroots innovation has been extensively researched; however, there is a lack of empirical evidence as to its potential contribution to resource-scarce settings in Africa. This paper aims to explore the transformative role of ICT from idea generation to sustained entrepreneurship using the Iringa region in Tanzania as a case study. This qualitative study delves into the experiences of four grassroots entrepreneurs, revealing the interplay between technology, resource scarcity and the aspirations of those entrepreneurs. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and was examined extensively using thematic analysis. This revealed how ICT assists innovative young entrepreneurs to identify and utilize …

August 28, 2025: Robert Corn-Revere, Diane Highland

Event Booklets

Robert Corn-Revere presents his book, The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder.

Upcycling Waste To Wealth: Cuo-Sio₂/Reduced Graphene Nanocomposite From Pomegranate Peels For One-Pot Low-Temperature Conversion Of Waste Oils Into Valuable Fatty Acid Monomers, Attia Attia, Shahenda Mahran Dr., Maria Centeno Prof., Basudeb Saha

Petroleum Engineering and Gas

and hence reduce the price of the fatty acid monomers. This study reports for the first time a novel, environmentally benign, highly active copper oxide-silica oxide/reduced graphene oxide (CuO-SiO2/RGO), heterogeneous nano-catalyst derived from waste pomegranate peels, for the one-pot, low-temperature synthesis of fatty acid monomers from high-acid-value waste vegetable oil (WVO). The synthesised nano-catalyst was extensively characterised using XRD, FT-IR, TEM, SEM, EDX and TGA-DTA. Further, it was utilised to synthesise fatty acidrich oleic phenoxypropyl acrylate (OPA) monomer from high acid value WVO via a single-step reaction.

Swift/Kelce Star Power Effect? Engagement Created A 96% Increase In Nfl Discussion Online With 82% Of Social Media Posts Expressing “Joy” About The Couple, Yi Luo, Jin-A Choi, Bond Benton

College of Communication and Media Scholarship and Creative Works

On August 27, 2025, Grammy winning singer Taylor Swift and football champion Travis Kelce announced their engagement. Celebrity couples inspire popular reactions with commercial implications. A research study from the Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication in the College of Communication and Media at Montclair State University analyzed online reaction in the period immediately after the power couple’s engagement was announced. Results suggest overwhelming interest, positivity, and potential benefits to major brands, such as the National Football League. Findings include a 96% increase in brand references for the NFL and Kansas Chiefs on social …

Five Faculty Join The College Of Arts And Humanities, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Commonwealth Times 2025-08-27

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

The Lumberjack, August 27, 2025

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

Lindenwood Digest, August 20, 2025, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

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

The Role Of Digital Gaming In Addressing Loneliness Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review, Eunie Jung, Jiadong Yu

Pacific Faculty Work

As the world’s population of older adults continues to grow rapidly, combating loneliness and social isolation has become an emerging health concern for this group. Though there has been increasing interest within the scientific community in exploring digital games as an intervention for loneliness, research on gaming as an intervention is a relatively new field of study. This scoping review examines the current state of research on the impact of digital gaming on loneliness in the older adult population and was conducted in accordance with the 2018 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) …

Optimizing Pharmacologic Treatment For Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (Optimize Now): A Symptom-Based Dosing Approach Study Protocol For A Multi-Center, Cluster Crossover Design Randomized Controlled Trial, Leslie W. Young, Denise C. Babineau, Abhik Das, Sara Demauro, Walter K. Kraft, Scott Lorch, Michele C. Walsh, Stephanie Merhar, Lori A. Devlin

Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Opioid use and misuse during pregnancy rose from 1.5 to 6.5 per 1000 deliveries between 1999 and 2014 and continues as a significant public health concern. A fivefold increase in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) has accompanied the increase in opioid use. The Eating, Sleeping, Consoling care approach (ESC) has been shown to improve outcomes for infants with NOWS and is quickly becoming the standard of care for infants affected by opioid use disorder. Quality improvement initiatives following the implementation of ESC provide some evidence to suggest that symptom-based (i.e., as needed, PRN, just in time) dosing of opioid …

How Air Travel Became Safer Through Cashless Service, Alan Saquella

Publications

In an age where convenience, efficiency, and security reign supreme, air travel has adapted accordingly. One notable change: the elimination of cash payments on board for food, drinks, and other purchases. This shift away from bills and coins did not happen by accident, it reflected a deliberate focus on safety, security, and smoother operations.

Spartan Daily, August 27, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2025

Volume 165, Issue 3

The Bg News August 27, 2025, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. August 27, 2025. Volume 105-Issue 01.

2025-07-29 Executive Council Minutes, Susie Salazar

Executive Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

A New Approach For Selecting Optimal Neuron Number In Input Layer Of Generalized Regression Neural Network Model, Muhammad Muhajir, Hermansah Hermansah, Aditya Pandu Wicaksono, Lathifah Aliya Pratiwi

Baghdad Science Journal

This study aimed to determine the input layer neurons for the Generalized Regression Neural Network (GRNN) model by using various classical methods, namely 1) Partial Autocorrelation Function (PACF), 2) frequency-based method, 3) frequency and Forward Selection (FS), 4) frequency and Backward Elimination (BE), 5) frequency and step-based methods, and 6) frequency method combined with the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO). These classical methods were combined with various parameters within GRNN, including smoothing parameters, forecasting strategies, and transformations. The most accurate model, with the lowest RMSE, MAE, MAPE, and SMAPE values, resulted from the combination of frequency and BE, …

A Comparative Of Detecting Physical And Cyber Attacks On Drones Using Machine Learning And Deep Learning Techniques, Khattab M Ali Alheeti, Sara Abbas Rafa, Maha Mahmood, Aythem Khairi Kareem, Mohammad Aljanabi, Ahmed Adil Nafea

Baghdad Science Journal

Multitudes of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are generally embraced in military and civilian applications. Yet, this physical-cyber method is intimidated by cyber-attacks. Recently, Machine Learning (ML) based attacks detection approaches have been effectively embraced to detect cyber-attacks. This paper presented the Intrusion Detection Security (IDS) approach. The proposed approach investigates UAVs' cyber and physical attributes under normal process and attack circumstances. Two types of cyber-attacks have been classified: Denial-of-service (DoS) and replay. This study developed IDS approaches established on ML and Deep Learning (DL) prototypes, including Support Vector Machine (SVM), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Naive Bayes (NB), and One Dimensional Convolutional …

Trends In Public Interest In Digital Musculoskeletal Care: A Google Trends Analysis Of Hinge Health From 2020 To 2025, Nikhil Maddina, Albert D. Mousad, Fawaz Ibikunle, Minna Hassaballa, Shantanu Amin, Nicole Yeroushalmi

Student Publications

Introduction

Hinge Health (Hinge Health, Inc., San Francisco, CA) and similar musculoskeletal (MSK) telehealth platforms have grown rapidly in recent years, offering a new avenue for accessible, at-home care. As digital health further integrates into routine clinical practice, understanding public interest in these services can provide insight into shifting care-seeking behaviors and potential disparities in healthcare access. This study aims to analyze Google Trends (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA) data to evaluate temporal and geographic patterns of public search interest in Hinge Health in the United States, comparing upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries, with the hypothesis that interest has …

Employment Status And Evaluation Of Government Performance In Covid-19 Containment : Evidence From China, Jinye Chen

Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)

Evaluation of government performance of citizens is crucial for regime stability as it could help authoritarian regimes to identify and address brewing problems before they fuel public discontent. It can also act as a potential mechanism for improving government performance and public services and establishing a good image of government. Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese government has adopted the zero-COVID policy to keep cases as close to zero as possible until December 2022. China’s job market also faced big pressure from the economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic is a shock that impact the …

It Takes A Village: Addressing Community Needs To Implement Firearm Prohibitions For Domestic Violence Protective Order Respondents, Kellie R Lynch, Michael K Gusmano, Jeff R Temple, Sarah Lane

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Prohibiting domestic violence protective order (DVPO) respondents from firearms is an effective strategy to prevent intimate partner homicide. However, DVPO gun laws vary considerably across states, and the implementation of such laws is inconsistent across localities. Local context, such as resource availability, priorities, and politics, differs across types of communities and impacts the implementation of laws. We conducted in-depth key informant interviews with victim service and criminal justice professionals (N = 27) working in urban communities, rural communities, and statewide organizations to better understand: (a) what communities need to effectively prohibit DVPO respondents from firearms (i.e., the DVPO gun …

Accelerating The Fusion Workforce In The Usa, Carlos Paz-Soldan, Eva Belonohy, Troy Carter, Laleh E. Coté, Evdokiya Kostadinova, Calvin Lowe, Subash L. Sharma, Sybil De Clark, Jaydeep Deshpande, Kate Kelly, Bobbi Makani, David A. Schaffner, Kathreen E. Thome

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The fusion energy research and development landscape has seen significant advances in recent years, with important scientific and technological breakthroughs and a rapid rise of investment in the private sector. The workforce needs of the nascent fusion industry are growing at a rate that academic workforce development programs are not currently able to match. This paper presents the findings of the Workforce Accelerator for Fusion Energy Development Conference held in Hampton, Virginia, United States of America (USA), on 29-30 May 2024, which was funded by the National Science Foundation of the USA. A major goal of the conference was to …

Context-Aware Natural Language Processing For Malware Detection, Helen Liu, Summer Mccune, Quang Duy Tran, Fabio Di Troia, Younghee Park

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

As malware continues to evolve and cyber attacks become increasingly prevalent, it is critical to develop effective malware classification techniques for the detection and prevention of such malicious attacks. In our research, we approach malware classification from a natural language processing perspective to explore how various tokenization techniques on malware opcode features can enhance classification accuracy and combat malware obfuscation and evolution techniques with a deep learning approach, previously unaddressed by existing research. We bridge this gap by conducting extensive hyperparameter tuning experiments that examine the effects of five common tokenization methods, that is, White Space Separation, Top Single Words, …