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Strike Law And Workers’ Power Resources In Global Supply Chains And Platform Giants, Judy Fudge, Hila Shamir

Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal

The right to strike is a key feature of freedom of association and effective collective bargaining. We consider how the legal regulation of strikes and boycotts affects the power resources available to workers and unions to improve working conditions and workers’ voice in firms, such as global supply chains and platform giants, that utilize network-of-contracts business models. We begin by bringing the literatures on power resources theory and supply chain and platform capitalism into conversation. Treating law as a form of institutional power influencing workers’ ability to exercise other power resources in network-of-contracts business models, we then examine how the …

Turning Up The Heat: The Right To Strike And The Climate Crisis, Jeffrey Vogt, Ruwan Subasinghe

Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal

The negative impacts of climate change on the world of work around the world are serious and certain to worsen. Further, the actions needed to mitigate and adapt to these impacts will be deeply disruptive. In 2015, the tripartite constituents of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) unanimously endorsed the ILO Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies (reaffirmed in 2023), which includes among its guiding principles the right to freedom of association and, by extension, the right to strike — an intrinsic corollary. This article explores potential bases for a right to strike in the context …

The Last Human Job: The Work Of Connecting In A Disconnected World By Allison J. Pugh, Princeton University Press, 2024, Karen Levy

Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal

“I FEEL SO SEEN!” has become a Gen-Z catchphrase for the sense of personal validation when something you experience resonates with your own way of being in the world — say, when you learn that a lyric you’ve always misheard is also misunderstood by someone else, or that a guilty pleasure in which you indulge isn’t unique to you. These days, the phrase is often thrown around light-heartedly online in response to memes or TikTok videos. But the experience of really “being seen” is far from trivial; it’s a form of recognition essential to human functioning and community. Seeing another …

Comprehensive Resolution And Classification Of The Epstein Barr Virus Transcriptome, Truong D. Nguyen, Jia Wang, Meggie T. Lam, Harris Mcferrin, Tina M. O’Grady, Claire Roberts, Nicholas Van Otterloo, Trang T. Nguyen, Melody Baddoo, Dorota Wyczechowska, Maria Morales, Yan Dong, Erik K. Flemington

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

Virus genomes harbor compacted repertoires of genes and regulatory elements. Through long-read sequencing, we provide a comprehensive Epstein Barr virus (EBV) transcriptome analysis, identifying 1453 transcript isoforms and resolving the major isoform of all but one lytic reading frame. Further, we categorize each transcript according to their dependence on viral DNA replication. We show that the late gene viral preinitiation complex, vPIC also activates early promoters/genes, we identify active alternate promoters with distinct dependencies on viral DNA replication, we discover biphasic promoters with embedded features of both early and late promoters. Genetic and chromatin interaction studies identify an enhancer function …

Experiences And Meaning Of Seeking Help And Resources For Male Victims Of Intimate Partner Violence, Dr. Cierra A. Ozolin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Experiences and Meaning of Seeking Help and Resources for Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence by Cierra Ozolin MSW, Walden University, 2022 BA, BS, Central Washington University 2019 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Human Services Walden University August 2025

Conversational Systems For Social Care In Older Adults: Protocol For A Scoping Review, Rosiered Brownson-Smith, Ananya Ananthakrishnan, Oksana Hagen, Cen Cong, Amir Aly, Ray B. Jones, Edward Meinert

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Background: Social care systems worldwide face increasing demographic and financial pressures. This necessitates exploring innovative technological solutions to enhance service delivery without substantially increasing costs. Conversational interfaces, including interactive voice response, chatbots, and voice assistants, have gained traction as a means to improve accessibility and efficiency in social care. The rapid development of large language models such as ChatGPT has further accelerated interest in conversational artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies can offer intuitive interactions, particularly for individuals with limited digital literacy. However, their real-world impact, usability, and ethical considerations in social care remain underexplored. Objective: This scoping review aims to …

The State Of School-Based Ot Practice Regarding Concussion-Related Vision Disorders, Kimberly Meany, Emily Behnke, Ariks Lanctot, Audrey Maynard, Samuel Szarowicz

Masters Projects

Purpose: More than 830,000 pediatric patients yearly are affected by a concussion (Rosenbaum, 2020). Occupational therapists can support a child's performance in the classroom. Yet, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the current practice of occupational therapists treating those with a concussion in the school setting. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to understand school-based occupational therapy practice regarding concussion-related vision disorders.

Design: Cross-sectional survey. Participants were licensed OTs practicing in the US, working in a school-based or related pediatric setting, with more than two years of pediatric experience, holding at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited …

Investigation Of The Isbr Method With A Quad Detector For The Measurement Of Turbine Rotor Inlet Temperature, A. Cole Cecil

Theses and Dissertations

Temperature measurements at the inlet of a gas turbine inlet have proven challenging due to the high flow velocities, limited space, and high temperatures. This work investigates the use of the Integrated Spectral Band Ratio (ISBR) method to measure temperature using a new set of gas bands and a new method for collecting, measuring m and converting raw signals to digital temperature data at low cost and high speed (4 Hz). The Pressurized Oxy-Coal (POC) reactor was refurbished and used in this work to simulate turbine inlet conditions. The POC was modified to produce a stable natural gas and air …

Cognitive Performance In Young Adults Who Endorse A Cannabis Use Disorder, Gabrielle Abbott, Lisa Greenwood, Jessica G. Bartschi, Suraya Dunsford, Isabella Goodwin, Anastasia Paloubis, Marianna Quinones Valera, Eugene Mctavish, Antonio Verdejo-Garcia, Janna Cousijn, Gary C.K. Chan, Nadia Solowij, Valentina Lorenzetti

School of Psychology

RationaleCannabis use disorder (CUD) is highly prevalent with ∼44 million cases worldwide. CUD has been associated with compulsive use despite experiencing adverse psychosocial outcomes. Such adverse outcomes of CUD have been attributed to altered cognition - a set of mental processes that support the organisation and implementation of goal-directed behaviour. However, the evidence is mixed and limited by methodological issues including inconsistent assessment of CUD and metrics of cannabis use.Objective/MethodsThis study examined distinct domains of cognition (i.e., executive function, working memory, episodic memory, verbal reasoning, attention, IQ) in 115 participants aged 18.5 to 32.5 years. We compared performance between 83 …

Generative Ai Use Among University Students Depends On Academic Level And Task, Karen E. Singer-Freeman, Kristi Verbeke, Betsy Barre

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: The present study investigated the extent to which AI use and opinions about its use will vary by academic stage and academic task in ways that align with Budwig’s (2013) developmental stages.

Methods: We surveyed 1,259 students from different academic stages (first-year students, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students) at a highly selective private university in the United States.

Results: We found that all students desire institutional AI policies and are concerned about the negative consequences of AI use by themselves and others. There was some evidence of the use of AI in ways that might violate academic integrity. …

Ruptured Atlas: A Trauma-Informed Approach To Spatial Storytelling For Survivors Of Genocide (The Case For Yazidis In Iraq), Sana Murrani, Kimbal Bumstead, Zoe Paris, Ghazi Murad Ismael, Jameela Rasho, Omeed Khider Joqey

School of Art, Design and Architecture

The Ruptured Atlas project (December 2023 – December 2024) employs innovative, participatory mapping techniques to document the complex spatial and lived experiences of the Yazidi community in the aftermath of the genocide perpetrated by ISIS, which commenced in August 2014. This collaborative effort involves 15 Yazidi researchers and key partners, culminating in an online atlas and a trauma-informed policy toolkit. Designed to influence housing and migration policies in both Iraq and the UK, the project prioritises trauma-informed practices and community empowerment. The online atlas was not only a conceptual device, but a vital visual tool, enabling participants to represent trauma …

The Unique Relationship Between Perceived Body Image, Measured Body Composition, And Self-Efficacy In Female Collegiate Athletes, Candace Langston

Doctorate in Kinesiology

Problem: Female athletes are at an increased risk for body image disturbance, and subsequently disordered eating and eating disorders. There is an established, perplexing dichotomy in this population of high-self efficacy and low body image perception not seen in other populations. More research is needed to further understand this phenomenon, including examining the role that body composition plays in the relationship. Purpose: To explore the relationship between body image perception, measured body composition, and self-efficacy in female collegiate athletes. A secondary measure of athlete identity was also explored. Methodology: Seventy-five female collegiate athletes were recruited from two Southeastern universities. Participants …

Increasing The Economic And Social Viability Of Carbon Capture Using Biomass Slurry Fracture Injection, Zachary G. Laird

LSU Master's Theses

The climate is changing. This is a fact not a statement, not a theory, and not a falsehood, this is a fact. At the current projections the world’s average temperature is expected to rise by at least 2°C from pre-industrial averages by 2050 (Emissions Pathways to 2100 - Climate Action Tracker, 2024). This temperature rise will be catastrophic for a vast number of communities. What is driving this changing climate? Humans. In particular the carbon emissions caused by human activities. As humans we consume large amounts of meat, causing the need for cattle to increase, generating large amounts …

Osteogenesis Imperfecta And The Family: A Qualitative Analysis Of The Experiences Of Family And Caregivers, Gianna M Colombo, Andrew D Wiese, Amelia E Mercado, Whitney S Shepherd, Michelle Fynan, Kara Ayers, W Conor Rork, Kristin M Kostick-Quenet, Dianne Nguyen, Sophie C Schneider, Julia M Morales, Saniah I Kazimi, Hannah E Cho, Members Of The Bbdc, Chaya N Murali, Marie-Eve Robinson, Brendan Lee, V Reid Sutton, Eric A Storch

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) describes a group of rare, heritable bone disorders causing bone fragility, tendency to fracture with minimal trauma, and chronic pain due to abnormal collagen synthesis. Limited research exists on the psychosocial impact of OI during childhood on caregivers and families.

Purpose: This study aimed to understand caregiver experiences, existing social support provided for families affected by OI, and the impact of OI on family life.

Method: Thirteen caregivers of individuals with OI participated in semistructured interviews. Researchers coded, abstracted, and analyzed qualitative data to develop themes on the psychosocial impact of OI on the family unit. …

Low-Magnitude High-Frequency Mechanical Vibration Enhances Osteogenesis In Human Pdl Cells Through Piezo1 Ion Channel, Mina Oh

Master's Theses (2009 -)

ABSTRACT LOW-MAGNITUDE HIGH-FREQUENCY MECHANICAL VIBRATION ENHANCES OSTEOGENESIS IN HUMAN PDL CELLS THROUGH PIEZO1 ION CHANNEL Mina Oh, D.M.D Marquette University, 2025 Introduction: Low-magnitude high-frequency (LMHF) mechanical vibration has been shown to enhance osteogenesis in various osteogenic tissues and cells, including periodontal ligament (PDL) cells, however its effectiveness remains relatively low. The Piezo1 mechanosensitive ion channel plays a critical role in mechanotransduction, however its specific involvement in the LMHF-induced osteogenesis is unknown. This study aims to elucidate the role of Piezo1 in mediating osteogenic responses in human PDL cells subjected to LMHF mechanical vibration. Materials and Methods: Human PDL cells were …

مُستوى مَعرِفة معلِّمي الدراساتِ الاجتماعيّة للتعليم ما بعد الأساسي في سَلطنة عُمان بالأوبئة. The Level Of Knowledge Of Social Studies Teachers In Post-Basic Education Schools In The Sultanate Of Oman About Epidemics, رحمة علي البدوي, سيف ناصر المعمري

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفتِ الدراسةُ الحالية تعرف مستوى معرفة معلمي الدراسات الاجتماعية للتعليم ما بعد الأساسي في سلطنة عُمان بالأوبئة، علاوة على كشفِ أثرِ مُتغيِّر النوعِ، والتخصص، وسنوات الخبرة، والمحافظة، ومعدل متابعة أخبار كوفيد19، ومصادر الحصول على المعلومات الصحية خلال الجائحة، ومدى الالتزام بالإجراءات الوقائية، وظَّفت الدراسة المَنهجَ الوصفي من خلال إعدادِ اختبار معارف تكوَّن من ستة محاور، هي: مفهوم الأوبئة، تاريخ الأوبئة، أسباب انتشار الأوبئة، الآثار المترتبة عن انتشار الأوبئة، طرق علاج الأوبئة، دور سلطنة عُمان في مكافحة الأوبئة. طُبقت على عينة مكونة من (200) من مُعلِّمي الدراسات الاجتماعيَّة في سلطنة عُمان. وكشفت النتائج أن مستوى معرفة المُعلِّمين بالأوبئة منخفضًا، كما بيّنت …

تصميم تعليمي وفق التعلم الخبراتي وأثره في التحصيل وكفاءه التعلم والذكاء الإبداعي في مادة الرياضيات عند طلبة المرحلة الاعدادية . Educational Design Based On Experiential Learning And Its Impact On Achievement, Learning Efficiency, And Creative Intelligence In Mathematics For Middle School Students, سلوى محسن العامري

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدف البحث الى تعرف أثر تصميم تعليمي وفق التعلم الخبراتي في التحصيل وكفاءه التعلم والذكاء الإبداعي في مادة الرياضيات عند طلبة المرحلة الاعدادية.

ولتحقيق هدف البحث وضعت الباحثة الفرضيات الصفرية الاتية:

1- لا يوجد فرق ذا دلالة احصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (0.05) بين متوسطي درجات الطلاب الذين درسوا وفق التعلم الخبراتي (المجموعة التجريبية) وبين الطلاب الذين درسوا نفس المادة بالطريقة الاعتيادية (ألمجموعة ألضابطة) في الاختبار التحصيلي.

2- لا يوجد فرق ذا دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (0.05)، بين متوسطي درجات الطلاب الذين درسوا وفق التعلم الخبراتي (المجموعة التجريبية)، وبين الطلاب الذين درسوا نفس المادة بالطريقة الاعتيادية (المجموعة الضابطة) في مقياس …

القيادة الاستباقية وعلاقتها بإدارة مخاطر البيئة المدرسية لدى مديري مدارس الرمثا. Proactive Leadership And Its Relationship To School Environment Risk Management Among Ramtha School Principals, لانا عبد المولى العنزي, محمد عبود الحراحشة

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت هذه الدراسة التعرف إلى درجة ممارسة القيادة الاستباقية وعلاقتها بإدارة مخاطر البيئة المدرسية لدى مديري مدارس الرمثا. ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي المسحي الارتباطي، واختيار عينة عشوائية بسيطة تكونت من (340) معلما ومعلمة. تم تطوير استبانة تكونت من محورين الأول لقياس درجة القيادة الاستباقية تضمنت (32) فقرة، أما المحور الثاني فكان لقياس درجة ممارسة إدارة مخاطر البيئة المدرسية وتضمنت (29) فقرة، وذلك بعد أن تم التحقق من صدقها وثباتها. وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن درجة ممارسة القيادة الاستباقية من وجهة نظر المعلمين مرتفعة، وبينت نتائج الدراسة إلى أن درجة ممارسة إدارة مخاطر البيئة المدرسية من وجهة نظر المعلمين …

System And Method For Managing Invoice-On-Behalf Within Open-Loop Transaction Networks, Anna Grau Galvan, Harrison Robert Sylvester, Seani Ramabulana, Adi Mistry, David Blower

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure provides a method and a system for managing Invoice-on-Behalf (IoB) within open-loop transaction networks. The method comprises identifying a portable financial device enabled for IoB at a merchant system and generating an authorization request for an IoB transaction. The authorization request is then approved at an issuer system, followed by transmitting an authorization response back to the merchant system. At a Point-Of-Sale (POS) system associated with the merchant system, issuance of a VAT invoice is suppressed. Line-item data and tax data related to the transaction are transmitted, and the issuer system generates IoB documents at predetermined intervals …

Lobbying By Public Charities, Douglas M. Mancino

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Sustainable Business, Sustainable Instruction: Using Scopus To Support Aacsb Sdg Reporting, Lumarie Guth

Midwest Business Librarian Summit (MBLS)

As business schools expand their focus on sustainability, librarians can play a key role in connecting research discovery tools with accreditation and curriculum goals. At Western Michigan University, I’ve worked closely with faculty teaching sustainable business practices. I’ve seen the growing need to assess how faculty research aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly as part of the AACSB accreditation process and the incorporation of sustainability into strategic plans.

In this talk, I’ll share how I introduced the SDG mapping in Scopus to faculty preparing the Continuous Improvement Review Report. They’ve since incorporated these tools into their …

The Role Of Maternal Attachment In The Relation Between Acculturative Stress And Mental Health Among Latinx Youth, Melisa Dangles, Evelin Regalado, Antonio Polo

DePaul Discoveries

Acculturative stress is a significant psychological challenge faced by Latinx youth as they navigate cultural adaptation, often leading to negative mental health outcomes. Research has shown that acculturative stress is positively associated with major depression, anxiety, and high-risk behaviors, including delinquency and impulse control problems (Lerias et al., 2024). This study examines the role of maternal attachment as a mediator in the relation between acculturative stress and both depressive symptoms and externalizing problems among Latinx youth. The sample consisted of 281 Latinx students (ages 10-14, M = 11.4, SD = 0.95) from several Chicago Public Schools. Results indicate that acculturative …

“Put Me In Coach!”: The Impact Of College Sport Team’S Mentorship In Chronically Ill And Disabled Children And Adolescents Adherence To Medical Regimen, Jameela Askira

DePaul Discoveries

The purpose of this study was to see if participation in TeamIMPACT, a program which matches ill children with college sports teams, aided chronically ill children and adolescents in adhering to their treatment regimen. This research is a part of a larger study where 25 child participants were interviewed via Zoom to answer questions regarding their time in the program, peer and family relationships, coping and resilience and other factors. The current study solely analyzed answers to questions regarding adherence to medical treatments. There were three measures: Child vs Parent Response, Treatment Regimen Components and Care Responsibility. Through a descriptive …

Modified 2-Quinolinones For Photocatalysis: The Fluorescence Quantum Yield (Φf) Of Novel 2-Quinolinone Derivatives, Reggina Moreno Trevino, Graham Griffin

DePaul Discoveries

The photophysical properties of novel 2-quinolinone derivatives were examined to evaluate their potential as photocatalysts using fluorescence and UV-Vis absorbance spectroscopy. The fluorescence quantum yields were determined via the relative comparative method, using target absorbance values at a specific wavelength to prepare solutions and comparing these measurements to the reference molecule carbostyril-124. Molar absorptivity values were also calculated to assess the light absorption properties for each compound. Among the derivatives, PAV-3 presented with the highest molar absorptivity and fluorescence quantum yield values (ε= 15297.3 M-1 cm-1, ΦF= 17.1%), while PAV-5 showed the lowest (ε= 4796.2 M-1 cm-1, ΦF= 2.3%). The …

Va Dent J July, August And September 2025

Virginia Dental Journal

The July–September 2025 issue of the Virginia Dental Journal highlights the continued dedication of the Virginia Dental Association (VDA) to advocacy, education, and professional development. In his message, President Dr. Justin Norbo reflects on his visits across the state, underscoring the importance of peer-to-peer engagement and unity within the tripartite (ADA, VDA, and local components) to protect and strengthen the profession. Editor Dr. Sarah Friend shares a candid narrative of workforce challenges, burnout, and mismanagement in dental practices, calling for proactive involvement in both private practice and organized dentistry to prevent decline. ADA Trustee Dr. James Mercer provides updates on …

The Fulcrum Podcast - New Episodes, Shannon Jacobs

Virginia Dental Journal

The Fulcrum Podcast explores diverse topics in dentistry, including practice transitions, dental education, legal considerations for patient reviews, and mental health challenges like burnout. Episodes feature expert insights on dental practice ownership, workforce development, social media reviews, and strategies for managing stress and fostering supportive office cultures.

Dental Ai Roundup, Paul Supan Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) has taken a proactive stance on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, emphasizing ethical use, patient privacy, and the importance of licensed dentists maintaining accountability for clinical decisions. The newly formed Artificial Intelligence Resource Committee (AIRC) aims to provide updates on AI developments and address challenges such as corporate influence, insurance misuse, and unethical practices. The Dental-AI Roundup column will serve as a platform to inform the dental community about AI advancements and emerging threats to traditional private practice dentistry.

On Bodies In The Middle: Black Women, Sexual Violence, And Complex Imaginings Of Justice By Maya Hislop, Domale Dube

Criticism

Review of Bodies in the Middle: Black Women, Sexual Violence, and Complex Imaginings of Justice by Maya Hislop. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 2024. Pp. 184. $29.99 paperback.

From Adjustment To Transformation: Applying An Evidence-Based Figure-8 Model To Guide Students Through Transformation Before, During, And After Study Abroad, Susan L. Ross, Lily A. House-Peters, Alison R. Holmes

csuglobalaction

The 23-campus California State University (CSU) system has an excellent record of sending students abroad and remains a champion of this high impact practice. Despite system-wide policies and Executive Orders that include requirements to promote pre-departure information sessions and support for returning students - gaps remain. This research argues that the popular models of culture adjustment no longer adequately frame the processes that students experience before, during, and after transformative (and potentially traumatic) study abroad. This is particularly the case for BIPOC, First Gen, undocumented/DACA, URM, and LGBTQ+ students who are increasingly represented in study abroad cohorts. The authors therefore …

Income Tax Problems Of Interest-Free Loans, William F. Jordan

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.