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Use Of Cigarettes, Cannabis, And Alcohol Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Adults: Community-Based National Survey Analysis, Vuong Van Do, Van My Ta Park, Nhung Nguyen, Pamela May Ling, Marian Tzuang, Bora Nam, Marcelle M. Dougan, Oanh L. Meyer, Janice Y. Tsoh

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Background: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations have diverse cultural, immigra-tion, and sociodemographic characteristics. Aggregated data could mask substantial differences in substance use between cultural subgroups in this population. Yet, studies examining substance use among the AANHPI population are limited. Objective: This study aimed to describe cigarette, cannabis, and alcohol use among AANHPI adults by cultural subgroup and sex. Methods: We analyzed data from 3411 AANHPI respondents of a multilingual national survey “COMPASS” during December 2021-May 2022. Primary outcomes were self-report current (every day or some days) use of cigarettes, cannabis, and alcohol. Cultural subgroups included Asian …

Examining Multi-Level Support-Related Factors Influencing School-Based Mental Health Services Across Various Types Of U.S. Public High Schools, Wendy L. Wilson

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Youth mental health is a global and national public health issue, with notable disparities in access to school-based mental health services (SBMHS; Kieling et al., 2024). This highlights the urgent need to identify supportive factors that can enhance service availability within educational settings. This cross-sectional, exploratory-descriptive study aimed to identify multi-level support-related factors (SRFs) at the student, school, and community levels that best predict SBMHS availability across different types of U.S. public high schools. The researcher conducted a secondary data analysis of a sample of 855 respondents who completed the 2017-18 School Survey on Crime and Safety. Various univariate, bivariate, …

Multi-Ancestral Genome-Wide Association Study Of Clinically Defined Nicotine Dependence Reveals Strong Genetic Correlations With Other Substance Use Disorders And Health-Related Traits, Emma C Johnson, Jared V Balbona, Alexander S Hatoum, David A A Baranger, Louis Fox, Paul W Jeffries, Laura J Bierut, Andrew C Heath, Pamela A Madden, Elliot C Nelson, Arpana Agrawal, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Genetic research on nicotine dependence has utilized multiple assessments that are in weak agreement.

METHODS: We conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of nicotine dependence defined using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-NicDep) in 61,861 individuals (47,884 of European ancestry [EUR], 10,231 of African ancestry, and 3,746 of East Asian ancestry) and compared the results to other nicotine-related phenotypes.

RESULTS: We replicated the well-known association at the

CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that combining the wide availability of diagnostic EHR data with nuanced criterion-level analyses of DSM tobacco use disorder may produce new insights into the genetics …

Development Of Learning Tools For Manual Transmission Repair Competency Based On 4c Skills For Vocational High School Students, Reza Simatupang, Haris Abizar, Ikhsanudin Ikhsanudin

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research attempts to test the feasibility of 4C-based manual transmission repair competency learning devices and determine the improvement of student learning outcomes with the developed learning devices. This kind of study employs a Research and Development strategy. This development research is designed by following the 4D development steps. The results of the development research showed a learning device product for manual transmission repair competency with a score of 96.75%. Based on the results of the analysis, it is known that there is a significant increase in student learning outcomes in the aspects of knowledge, skills, and attitudes of practice …

Makna Bekerja Sebagai Guru Honorer Di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Dalam Pendekatan Fenomenologi, Gde Dharma Putrawan, Sri Marmoah, Supianto Supianto

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The existence of honorary teachers is a reality that exists in the world of Indonesian education. This study examines the meaning of working as an honorary teacher in public elementary schools. The question asked in this study is what it means to work as an honorary teacher in public elementary schools. This research uses qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach. The data collection method in this study was semistructured interviews with open-ended questions. The informants of this study numbered fifteen people consisting of a school superintendent, two principals, and twelve honorary teachers. The results of this study are some people …

Strategies To Develop Professional Identity Of Teachers From Non-Education Faculty: A Case Study, Klara Tyas Sulistyawati, Paulus Kuswandono

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Nowadays, teachers do not always graduate from the education faculty. This phenomenon attracts researchers to conduct a study about the strategies to develop teacher professional identity, specifically for teachers from non-education faculty. In this study, the researchers implemented a case study method. To collect the data, the researchers distributed a closed-ended questionnaire to six teachers from the non-education faculty and did interview sessions. The researchers concluded the three major findings, namely (1) perceiving oneself, (2) gaining valuable insight through the teacher community, and (3) doing reflection on previous teaching experiences.

Integrasi Nilai-Nilai Pembelajaran Islam Pada Seni Kaligrafi Di Mts, Maya Risa, Ajahari Ajahari, Saiful Lutfi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The art of Islamic calligraphy has great potential in integrating Islamic values in learning, but has not been fully utilized optimally in formal education. Phenomena in the field show that most students have an interest in the art of calligraphy, but have not fully understood the relationship between the practice of calligraphy with Islamic values contained in it. This study aims to analyze the process of integration of Islamic learning values through calligraphy art media and identify Islamic learning values that are integrated through calligraphy art learning at MTS Terpadu Berkah Palangka Raya. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach …

Enhancing Student Engagement And Cognitive Development Through Game-Based Learning (Gbl), Kusuma Rani, Putri Dwi Lestari, Saenab Ka-Lupae

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Elementary school students are classified as playing-age children, they like to do activities while playing. This research aims to determine the influence of the Game-Based Learning (GBL) learning model on students' cognitive activities and abilities. This type of research is quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test and post-test design. The population of this study were Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students at Darussalam Seuksa School, Thepa, Southern Thailand. The research sample for grade 5 students was 28 students. Student activity is measured using an observation sheet with indicators measured using a 1-5 Likert scale. Cognitive abilities are measured by tests. The results of data analysis showed …

Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Dalam Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa, Agustinus Tanggu Daga, Matias Hota Heli, Petrus Lende

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penerapan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di sekolah dasar sebagai salah satu mata pelajaran mendukung pelaksanaan pendidikan abad 21. Masalah yang sering ditemui adalah pengetahuan yang kirang pada siswa tentang esensi keilmuan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam yang berdampak pada kinerja, baik dalam proses pembelajaran maupun dalam hasil belajar. Penelitian ini mengkaji secara ilmiah dampak terhadap hasil belajar dalam pembelajaran berbasis proyek (PjBL). Untuk itu diambil 18 siswa kelas V sebagai subyek penelitian. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode kuasi eksperimen. Tes hasil belajar digunakan sebagai instrument pengumpulan data yang diterapkan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Analisis data mencakup beberapa pendekatan yaitu analisis deskriptif, …

Analisis Swot Dalam Implementasi Manajemen Berbasis Sekolah Di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu, Ainul Mardhiyah, Muhamad Sofian Hadi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Riset ini dilakukan untuk mencermati analisis SWOT dalam pengelolaan manajemen berbasis sekolah. Kemampuan Analisis SWOT sangat diperlukan untuk menjawab tantangan sekolah di Era Globalisasi. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Subjek penelitian yaitu guru dan kepala lembaga pendidikan. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis lalu diinterpretasi dalam bentuk deskripsi. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan: (1) Strengths 80% (2) Weakness 64% (3) Opportunities 74% (4) Threaths 66%. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa Analisis SWOT dalam Implementasi MBS di SDIT Bintang telah dilaksanakan dengan cukup baik (71%) meskipun terdapat kelemahan yaitu adakalanya program sekolah yang terkendala manajemen keuangan sekolah yang sentralistik. Strategi sekolah adalah fokus pada kekuatan …

Analyzing The Necessities For Blended Learning In Higher Education: A Pathway To Flexible Learning, Faznah Faznah, Khaerudin Khaerudin, Indina Tarjiah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Rapidly developing educational technology innovations require educational institutions to provide innovation in creating effective and efficient learning to achieve optimal educational goals. Blended learning is an alternative for institutions that still implement conventional learning to integrate technology into learning and overcome the problem of learning duration so that students can learn actively and flexibly. This study aims to collect information about student needs in designing a flexible blended learning model to optimize learning in learning media courses. Needs analysis is used to explore information about gaps, student needs, and the readiness of lecturers and institutions in creating a blended learning …

Leading And Learning From Inside Out: Insights From Meditative Inquiry, Jody L. Rebek

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

This article explores our modern world and our role in shaping collective experiences. By our thoughts, choices and behaviours (our character), we influence our shared reality. Higher education has an imperative responsibility to engage students ethically and develop their character. I offer a teaching metaphor and case study to meaningfully develop students’ self-awareness of character via an undergraduate leadership course. I employed the ‘seed’ metaphor to illustrate how nurturing students’ self-awareness and agency mirrors the growth of a seed within a carefully cultivated ecosystem. Each contemplative practice (character development) intertwined with leadership content (competence and confidence), serves as essential nourishment, …

Well, That’S Interesting: “Minnesota Nice” And Its Impact On Rural Community-Building, Aspen Ireland

Summer Research Showcase

I have been living in Morris for two years now, and have been able to find and develop a strong community of like minded people for myself. However, evidence from international students and immigrants suggests that my experience is not universal. The term “Minnesota Nice” is a concept that helps us unpack these differences in experience. Characterized by outward politeness and a cheerful attitude masking emotional reservedness and an aversion to conflict, Midwest Nice can help people get along but can also create a sense of exclusivity. Drawing from literature, historical and archival research, popular culture, digital media, and cultural …

Impact Of Culturally Relevant Content On Social Media Engagement In Indigenous Communities, Giselle Gourd

Summer Research Showcase

Digital marketing has become extremely successful in recent years, particularly through the use of social media platforms. Having a better understanding of the use of culturally relevant content can help to increase engagement across various social media platforms. The purpose of this study is to better understand how Native American tribes can utilize digital marketing most successfully. To do so, I will first utilize a literature review of Native American representation in the media, the influence of cultural values on consumer behavior, and how effective digital marketing can be for business success. I will then analyze the engagement rates of …

Problematic Ideas For A Problematic Group: Untangling Common Depictions Of Transgender Characters In Young Adult Literature, Asiyah Noujdi

Summer Research Showcase

The need and desire for diverse perspectives within young adult (YA) literature led to a boom in the amount of stories featuring trans people at the start of the 21st century and has continued to this day. However these perspectives have not all been positive with earlier books written featuring viewpoints that would be seen by a trans individual as not reflective of their lived experiences. This project aims to compare the depictions of trans people in trans YA from the start of the 21st century up to the present day. The perspectives used within this project will be from …

Ada Compliance: Bb Ally And Communities Of Practice, Nikki Lagrone

Faculty Research Events

Dr. Nikki LaGrone of the Center for Teaching and Learning presented Title II Rule: Ensuring Compliance and Inclusive Excellence in Teaching & Learning.

From The Last Frontier To The Final Frontier: The Polar Regions And Space Security, Michael Lynch

Space and Defense

This article examines the intersection of Arctic geopolitics and space security amid intensifying U.S., Russian, and Chinese competition. Melting ice has opened access to resources and new sea routes, elevating the Arctic’s strategic value while increasing reliance on space-based communications, navigation, and surveillance. Yet, vulnerabilities in polar orbits, aging ground infrastructure, and dual-use facilities expose critical systems to environmental hazards and geopolitical risks. The analysis highlights modernization efforts—including SHIELD and Golden Dome—as well as enduring cooperation and rivalries, underscoring the Arctic’s role as both a frontier of opportunity and a potential flashpoint in space-enabled security.

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Russian Strategic Culture And Deterrence In The Arctic, Lana Obradovic, Bethany Vailliant

Space and Defense

This study analyzes Russia’s evolving strategic culture to assess its implications for deterrence in the Arctic. It argues that Western deterrence frameworks insufficiently account for Russia’s integration of military, economic, informational, and political tools into a holistic strategy. Rooted in a siege mentality and aspirations for great power status, Russia perceives the Arctic as central to its security, economic modernization, and geopolitical influence. By situating Arctic policy within this cultural framework, the analysis highlights the need for U.S. and NATO practitioners to reassess assumptions and develop more culturally attuned deterrence strategies.

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Space And Defense Vol. 16 No. 1 Summer 2025 Special Issue On Arctic Security (Whole Issue), Editors Space And Defense

Space and Defense

Articles that cover issues on Artic Security.

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Cloud Audits: A Technical Framework For Financial Institutions In A Multi-Cloud Era, Ramkumar Bharathan

Defensive Publications Series

This paper provides a comprehensive, forward-looking analysis of technology auditing within the financial services sector, specifically for multi-cloud infrastructures encompassing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It presents a detailed technical framework for modern audit practices, moving from traditional, reactive methodologies to a proactive, continuous assurance model. The framework details technical audit procedures for core cloud domains including Identity and Access Management (IAM), data protection, and network security, with a focus on provider-specific tooling and logging. It also provides a strategic roadmap for auditing emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). …

Populating A Content Feed With High Quality Media Items That Match Specific Content Criteria, Boyuan Long, Kai Chen, Xia Wu, Omkar Pathak, Yueqi Wang, Ningren Han

Defensive Publications Series

Content sharing platforms typically populate content feeds with media items that are determined to be currently relevant. This allows the content sharing platforms to prioritize newer content for users. However, content sharing platforms typically fail to consider the quality of the media items provided to the user. This disclosure relates to populating a content feed with highquality media items that match specific content criteria. The specific content criteria can reflect specific media categories, styles, attributes, etc.

Social-Impact Technologies For Fair Wealth Distribution — 1990–2025, Xavier Pillet

Defensive Publications Series

This document, produced with the assistance of ChatGPT o3 and ChatGPT 5 Thinking, is released under the Apache 2.0 licence. It is a voluntary defensive publication (prior art) that enters the public domain of prior art upon release under the applicable patent statutes: EPC Art. 54(2) (European Patent Convention), French IPC Art. L 611-11 (French Intellectual Property Code), 35 U.S.C. §102(a) (United States Patent Act), Chinese Patent Law Art. 22(5) (中华人民共和国专利法), and Japanese Patent Act Art. 29(1) (特許法). The compendium enumerates 114 system-level, enabling inventions across inclusive fintech, digital identity, energy microgrids/DC, health/edtech, agriculture, logistics, and civic tech. Each proposal …

Com 320 Facebook Group Survey, Melissa Smith

OUR Assignment Repository

This class research project involved a qualitative study looking at a private Facebook site that focuses on the city of Columbus and the surrounding area. The owner of the site gave permission for a survey to be conducted among the sites more than 17,000 members. The Qualtrics survey was live for two weeks, and then students analyzed the responses. The Communication theories discussed during the semester were chosen to compliment the social media research project. The research and findings were incorporated into the course curriculum, and students were responsible for writing and editing the methodology component of the research paper …

Effectiveness Of Kipas Counseling In Reducing Students' Academic Procrastination, Dimas Ardika Miftah Farid, Mochamad Nursalim, Evi Winingsih

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Academic procrastination is a common issue that hinders students' academic success and psychological well-being. In junior high school, where self-control is still developing, students are particularly vulnerable to distractions and delay in completing academic tasks. To address this issue, counseling approaches grounded in cultural values may offer effective solutions. This study aims to measure the effectiveness of KIPAS (Intensive Progressive Adaptive Structure Counseling) in reducing academic procrastination in junior high school students. A quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest measurements was employed, involving seven students who exhibited high levels of academic procrastination. The measurement scale used assessed the amanah dimension, …

A Decolonial Reading Of The Dystopian Narratives About Feticide And Infanticide In Hindi Films, Argha Basu, Priyanka Tripathi

Kritika Kultura

The guiding principle concerning the question of bodily agency and the feminist discourse of

The Future Of The Arab Media Industry In Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technologies: A Foresight Study (2024 To 2034), Mohammedwesam Amer, Abdullah Mohammed Atbiqa

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study explores the future of the Arab media industry from 2024 to 2034 in light of the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. It identifies key media sectors likely to be affected by AI—such as content creation, news production, editing, and audience engagement—and proposes strategies for effective implementation. The study employs a descriptive survey methodology grounded in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Data were collected via an electronic questionnaire from a purposive sample of 264 respondents across 18 Arab countries, including academic elites and media professionals working with Arab media institutions. Findings reveal …

Possible Cross-Resistance And Horizontal Gene Transfer Associated With Halquinol In Escherichia Coli And Salmonella Enterica Isolated From Pigs, Nisit Chansong, Songsak Srisanga, Nutthavut Mahawatthanaunkul, Rungtip Chuanchuen

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aims of this study were to determine the possible cross-resistance and horizontal gene transfer associated with halquinol in Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. from pigs. Two of each E. coli and Salmonella isolates exhibiting low halquinol MIC (8 and 16 µg/ml, respectively) and susceptible to antibiotics tested were selected for in vitro stepwisehalquinol exposure experiment. Another E. coli (n=19) and Salmonella (n=6) isolates with high halquinol MICs (16-64 and 32-64 µg/ml, respectively) containing plasmids were used for transferability testing of halquinol resistanceencoding gene(s) using filter mating method. In vitro exposure to subinhibitory concentrations of halquinol promoted neither resistance to …

From Student To Colleague: Honoring The Legacy Of Dr. Philip Zimbardo, Allison Evans

Heroism Science

In this article, I reflect on the profound professional, educational, and personal influence of Dr. Philip Zimbardo, tracing his journey from the Stanford Prison Experiment to his transformative work on heroism. Through personal narrative, student testimony, and colleague reflections, I illustrate Zimbardo’s evolution from studying the psychology of evil to fostering the psychology of everyday heroism via the Heroic Imagination Project (HIP). I recount moments of mentorship, public engagement, and collaborative program development, highlighting Zimbardo’s ability to connect across academic hierarchies and cultural boundaries. Vivid accounts from students and HIP leaders underscore his talent for empowering others, reframing heroism as …

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Pelajaran Ipas, Yusdin Bin M. Gagaramusu, Wildani Wildani, Rizal Rizal, Sisriawan Lapasere

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan wawasan mengenai penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe talking stick sebagai upaya meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPAS kelas IV SD Negeri 9 Mamboro. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (Classroom Action Research) yang dikembangkan oleh Kemmis dan Mc Taggart yang terdiri dari empat tahapan, yaitu: (1) Perencanaan, (2) Tindakan, (3) Observasi, dan (4) Refleksi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SD Negeri 9 Mamboro, pada tahun ajaran 2024/2025 dengan subjek penelitian berjumlah 23 siswa kelas IV. Dalam penelitian ini, teknik pengumpulan data meliputi tes dan non-tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa selama proses pembelajaran …

Trump Administration Trade Policy: A Historical Perspective And Key Questions & Takeaways, Matthew P. Schaefer

Yeutter Institute International Trade Policy Review

Offers a historical perspective with key questions and takeaways about the Trump Administration's trade policy. Covers the periods of the first Trump Presidency (2017-2021), the Biden Administration (2021-2025), and the second Trump Administration (2025-).