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Did Regionalism Kill The World Trade Organization?, Christopher S. Magee

Working Papers

No abstract provided.

Ada News - 06/02/2025, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

A Multimodal Therapeutic Strategy For Inflammatory Bowel Disease Using Microrna-146a Mimic Encapsulated In Lipid Nanoparticles., Kanika Suri, Vishnu Hosur, Rohit Panchakshari, Mansoor M Amiji

Faculty Research 2025

Dysregulated microRNAs (miRNAs) have significant potential as diagnostic tools for various chronic diseases; however, their therapeutic applications remain largely unexplored. Given their capacity to regulate multiple pathways, miRNAs are promising candidates for treating pleiotropic diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In our study, we conducted a comprehensive review of the literature of miRNA-146 levels in the inflamed tissues of IBD patients and murine colitis models. Initially, we quantified the expression of miRNA-146a and miRNA-146b in the colons of mice using the dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-inducedacute model of IBD. We selected miRNA-146a for further study due to its anti-inflammatory properties …

The Moderating Role Of Ifrss Alignment On The Relationship Between Modernization Influences And Effective Digital-Resources Accounting Information System, Daniel Shilingi, Henry Zeno Chalu, Patrick Mbwile

Business Management Review

This paper is set to examine the Moderating role of IFRSs Alignment on the Relationship between Modernization Influences and Effective Digital-Resources Accounting Information System. The data were collected from 55 entities, with a total of 381 respondents. Descriptive and partial least square path modelling were used for data analysis with the aid of SmartPLS3.0. It was found that the direct relationship between Technological Advancement (TA) and Currency Innovation (CI) was positive and significant with Digital-Resources Accounting Information System (DRAIS). The relationship between Economic Transformation (ET) and DRAIS was insignificant. The addition of the IFRSs alignment as a moderator has strengthened …

How Far-Right Populism Harms Ethnic Minorities’ Health: The Case Of The United States, Dina Rosenberg

Working Papers Series

Public health is a political issue, and the health of ethnic minorities is a key component of it. We argue that far-right populism, whether grassroots or elitist, harms the health of immigrants and minorities. Anti-minority attitudes and policies—such as health chauvinism promoted by far-right populists—along with hate rhetoric and ensuing personal and institutional discrimination create a climate of hostility that negatively affects health outcomes in underprivileged communities. We hypothesize that immigrants and ethnic minorities living in such a climate are more likely to experience health problems and underutilize healthcare. To test this, we leverage the significant variation between U.S. states …

Investigating The Obstacles Of K-12 Saudi Teachers In The Use Of Educational ‎Technology ‎, Mohammed Albaqami

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the obstacles that K-12 teachers in general education schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia face when implementing technology into their classrooms. This study was conducted within the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The purpose of the current study is to identify the degree of use of educational technology by teachers in K-12 schools, in addition to investigating teachers' perceptions about the obstacles using educational technology in K-12 schools in relation to the teachers, administration, and technology. The questions of this study were, therefore, “What is the degree of use of educational …

Arts-Based Sustainability: From New York To Malawi, Martha B. Lerski

Publications and Research

Recognizing that libraries serve multiple constituencies and subject areas, this chapter documents and advocates for development of transdisciplinary arts-based research (ABR) and culture-related projects linked to environmental challenges. Libraries contribute collections and spaces, as well as the research of library and information scientists. Libraries are currently among invisible contributors to sustainability planning and services. The chapter will link this invisibility to the value of what visual arts refer to as negative space elements in subjects ranging from traditional ecological knowledge to environmental science. Library collections, projects, and research contribute to education for sustainable development (ESD) as required to achieve the …

Walk A Mile: Exploring Cause-Based Charity Event Participation As A Catalyst For Increasing Physical Activity Behavior, Kimberly S. Fasczewski, Andrey A. Sanko Posada, Meg Hopkins

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Despite the known benefits of physical activity (PA), more than half of U.S. adults do not meet the American College of Sports Medicine’s PA recommendations for health, often resulting in negative health outcomes. Developing programming that increases motivation for PA participation is critical for healthcare professionals to combat physical inactivity. Previous research has demonstrated that framing disease-based PA charity fundraising events as “helping a cause” improved motivation for PA due to the individual’s emotional connection to the cause. There is currently no congruent research on motivation for participation in cause-based charity events. Behavioral economics theory posits that cognitive, emotional, and …

#Clandestini: How Italy's Center-Right Parliamentary Coalition Frames The Migrant Crisis On Social Media, Jenna Lynn Depasquale

Dissertations and Theses

This dissertation examines the intersection of Italian neo-fascism, the Mediterranean migrant crisis, and digital media. Through a qualitative content analysis of the Twitter and Instagram posts made by Italy's center-right parliamentary coalition from 2014-2018, this research outlines frameworks that facilitate both the physical and social deaths of migrants. Twitter is a platform on which bite-sized xenophobic messages characterize migrants as criminals, spoiled youth, spreaders of infectious disease, and future terrorists--sometimes in a contradictory fashion. Instagram is a medium for conveying Italian identity and history, which disregards the longstanding contributions of people of color, including Muslims, in Southern Italy. Comment sections …

Open Textbook Pilot Program Budget Template, Sammi Williams

Grant Proposal Documents

This Excel spreadsheet serves as a budget template for applicants of the Open Textbook Pilot Program, a grant initiative designed to support the development and adoption of open educational resources (OER). The template is structured to help institutions and project teams itemize and justify expenses related to the creation, adaptation, and dissemination of open textbooks. It includes categorized sections for personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, materials, contractual services, and other costs, ensuring compliance with federal grant budget requirements.

Effective Strategies For Improving Hospital Safety And Profitability Through Reducing Hospital-Acquired Conditions, Quennise Giles

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The incidence of hospital acquired conditions (HACs) has been a persistent problem in the United States that has negatively affected patient safety, care outcomes, and hospital costs and profitability. Effective strategies to reduce HACs and improve compliance with Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP) requirements are important for hospital leaders. Grounded in the total quality management conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore how six hospital leaders in the Southeast United States successfully reduced HACs and improved HACRP compliance. Data were collected through personal interviews and publicly available documents. Yin’s 5-step process was used for data …

Demystifying Black Men’S Relationship Experiences: A Relational Cultural Exploration Of Connection And Disconnection, Taeja Monique Mitchell

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

[ABSTRACT] The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the ways in which Black men perceive connection and enact disconnection in their relationships. This study utilized relational cultural theory (Jordan, 2010, 2018) as an interpretive framework to explore and understand Black men’s relational development with special attention on connection and disconnection. Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) posits that sociocultural factors contribute to relational development, patterns, and images, which impact Black men’s capacity to connect with others. The most salient sociocultural factors that contribute to Black men’s relational experiences include racial socialization, myths about Black men, shame and societal pressure, and psychological …

From Lists To Infinite Scroll: A Comparative Analysis Of Youtube’S Two Recommendation Algorithms, Selimhan Dagtas

Theses and Dissertations

As social media platforms increasingly dominate information consumption, the role of recommendation algorithms in determining user experience has grown both in complexity and impact. This thesis investigates the behavioral patterns and algorithmic preferences embedded within YouTube’s recommendation systems, comparing long- form videos with the rapidly growing category of short-form content, YouTube Shorts. Through a combination of automated data collection, engagement metric analysis, emotional sentiment detection, and toxicity assessment, this study analyzes the evolution of content over successive recommendation depths. Using a controlled digital environment, the research explores how content recommendations change in response to user behavior, including varying watch times …

Soybean Embryogenic Cell Culture Genetically Engineered, Gabriel Carrasquillo

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

The inflation of population in the world has led to a high and consistent food demand which has reinvigorated worldwide interest to create high-yielding varieties of legumes. Soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill, a member of this legume family has become one of the most essential food crops in the United States as well as in the world due its edible oil and protein content up to 20% and 54%, respectively. Because of its high importance as a food crop, major objectives in soybean breeding, improvement of protein and oil production need to be achieved. These objectives can be addressed using …

Navigating Sorghum Bicolor Microspores For Genetic Transformation Via Androgenic Pathway During Gametogenesis, Aron M. Felts

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

This study delves into the use of the androgenesis pathway of microspores for genetic transformation and double haploid production in Sorghum bicolor. Focusing on the environmental and genetic factors that affect androgenesis, in vitro culture techniques were aimed to be refined for utilizing microspores towards callus induction more effectively. These efforts yielded promising approaches for agronomic traits enhancements. This research enhances the methodology for plant regeneration from microspores, facilitating the generation of homozygous lines with potentially improved traits. Although the current findings do not mark a radical departure from existing knowledge, they lay essential groundwork for future genetic studies in …

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis And Surface Characterization Of Graphene Oxide-Antimony Trioxide Nanocomposites For Ascorbic Acid Electrochemical Sensor, Samir Mallick

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

The detection and monitoring of Ascorbic Acid (AA) concentration is of crucial importance. Abnormal AA levels in bodily fluids have been reported to cause cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Nanoparticles have played a critical role in developing affordable, sensitive, and selective sensors. This work reports on the electrochemical detection of AA using glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs) modified with microwave-assisted graphene oxide-antimony trioxide nanocomposite and chitosan films. The developed sensor displayed enhanced electron transfer and a better electrocatalytic reaction towards AA compared to other fabricated electrodes. Cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry were used for electrochemical measurements. CV and Fourier …

Faculty Adoption And Awareness Of Online Education Technologies And 360° Video, Carrie Elizabeth Cook

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

This study explored faculty perceptions of distance education and the potential integration of immersive 360° video technology in higher education. To understand how faculty use online learning and a specific form of immersive learning, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) served as the theoretical foundation for this study. This study employed a descriptive research design to assess faculty attitudes, and surveys conducted with a researcher adapted version of a proven instrument were conducted with Tennessee State University (TSU) faculty. The findings of this study revealed that faculty perceptions of distance education were influenced by concerns about engagement, technological barriers, and comparisons …

Isolating Novel Enzymes And Microorganisms For Use In Food Waste Fermentation, Shannon Marie Jeffries

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

In the United States, upwards of 2 billion pounds of food waste are discarded yearly, an amount equivalent to $161 billion or 30-40% of all food production, making up the largest portion of landfill waste (Buzby, 2022). A small amount of food scraps are recycled through compost and re-purposed into animal feed, but these processes are costly, have minimal benefits, and have limitations (EPA, 2024). One of the most promising routes is converting food waste into value added products through microbial fermentation. Food waste is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, and other trace minerals, making it the ideal environment …

Ethical Leadership Of Universities Concerning Outreach Efforts During Covid-19, Sandra Bogard

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic proved challenging for Institutions of Higher Education. This study investigated the responses of higher education leadership to the pandemic as it related to their outreach efforts to assist their local community and healthcare system. The crisis leadership theory directed this research, focusing on the importance of leadership roles within institutions of higher education and how they responded to a crisis. This research concentrated on university leadership and whether they felt ethically obligated to assist their community during the pandemic, how they assisted, and whether they perceived their assistance as imperative for the community to overcome the …

Our Hbcus Matter: Factors Influencing Hbcus’ Graduation Rates, Brandon Markelle Graham

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative comparative multi case study examined how institutional practices, leadership philosophies, and academic support systems affect Pell Grant recipients' student success at Atlantic A&M University (AAMU) and Heritage State University (HSU). Based on Swail's Geometric Model of Student Persistence and Achievement, the study examined cognitive, institutional, and social factors of student success using institutional data, NCES datasets, and two former HBCU presidents' perspectives. Semi-structured interviews with former tenured HBCU presidents illuminated how financial constraints, performance-based accountability metrics, and admissions standards shaped campus strategies from 2012 to 2021. The study examined first-time, first-year Pell Grant recipients' graduation outcomes, standardized test …

Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Of Tennessee State University Agriculture Students, Jeiel Ballard

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

The focus of this research was Tennessee State University (TSU) Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (DAES) undergraduate students’ interest in a career in agriculture and their belief in their ability to make career decisions. It is important to develop an understanding of the types of TSU students who choose to major in agricultural sciences and choose a career in the same, and to identify their Career Decision-making Self-efficacy (CDSE) so that current and future students can be best guided in job and career choice, preparation, and transitions. The Betz and Taylor (1983) Career Decision Making Self Efficacy Theory and …

Application Of High-Pressure Processing And Real-Time Pcr For Preventing Foodborne Bacterial Diseases, Ranju Kafle

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

Foodborne pathogens pose significant risks to public health and food safety, necessitating innovative control strategies. High-pressure processing (HPP) was evaluated as an intervention against Listeria monocytogenes in cold-smoked rainbow trout, with treatments at 500 MPa and 4.4 °C and 60.0 °C achieving up to a 5.03 log CFU/g reduction. The efficacy of nisin in suppressing Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria innocua during refrigerated storage was also examined, demonstrating significant microbial inhibition, particularly in the early storage phase, supporting its application as a hurdle technology. Additionally, the synergistic effects of HPP (400 MPa, 4 °C) and natural bioactive compounds, including lactic acid, …

Mutation Of Smarca4 Induces Cancer Cell-Intrinsic Defects In The Enhancer Landscape And Resistance To Immunotherapy, Yawen Wang, Ismail M Meraz, Md Qudratullah, Sasikumar Kotagiri, Yanyan Han, Yuanxin Xi, Jing Wang, Kadir C Akdemir, Jack A Roth, Yonathan Lissanu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Cancer genomic studies have identified frequent alterations in genes encoding components of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex, including SMARCA4 and ARID1A. Importantly, clinical reports indicate that SMARCA4-mutant lung cancers respond poorly to immunotherapy and have dismal prognosis. In this study, we corroborated the clinical findings by using immune-humanized, syngeneic, and genetically engineered mouse models of lung cancer harboring SMARCA4 deficiency. Specifically, models with SMARCA4 loss showed decreased response to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy associated with significantly reduced infiltration of dendritic cells and CD4+ T cells into the tumor microenvironment. SMARCA4 loss in tumor cells led to profound downregulation of STING1, IL1β, and …

Ndls Communicator: Week Of 06.02.25, Notre Dame Law School

NDLS Communicator

The Latest News

• Celebrating the Commencement of Notre Dame Law School's Class of 2025
• Notre Dame Law School announces awards for 2025 graduating class
• Kate Maxwell '25 J.D. receives 2025 NAWL Outstanding Law Student Award
• Notre Dame Law School launches new Veterans Law Clinic
• ND Law's Program on Church, State & Society names three 2025 Summer Fellows
• Ukrainian Catholic University students enrich Notre Dame Law School classrooms through ongoing exchange
• Notre Dame Law School and Indiana Justice Project Collaborate on Senate Bill 142 to Expand Access to Eviction Expungement

Faculty Briefs

• Jimmy Gurulé was featured on a Bloomberg Businessweek podcast …

Exploring Soft Polymeric Nanoparticles For Targeted Biomolecule Delivery In Plant Cells, Mohammad Rashid

Theses and Dissertations

Safe and efficient agricultural practices require innovative technologies. Nanotechnology offers promising solutions for advancing plant agriculture by enabling the targeted delivery of biomolecules such as agrochemicals and nucleic acids. This study focuses on developing a safe nanotechnological approach for delivering molecules of interest into plant cells. We investigated the ability of four types of polymeric nanoparticles such as Polyethylene glycol N, Nʹ-dibutylethylenediamine (PEG-DB), Polyethylene glycol 2-pyrrolidin-1-yl-ethyl-amine (PEG-PY), Polyethyleneimine (PEI), Arabinoxylan (AX)+, and Zein+ to form conjugates with plasmid DNA (pDNA). Our findings confirm that plant-derived cationic nanopolymers, AX+ and Zein+, effectively bind negatively charged pDNA (pGFPGUSPlus) carrying a GFP reporter …

Alternatively Certified Early Childhood Special Education Teachers' Perspectives On Remaining In The Classroom, Sena Victoria Ann Belgard Dever

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Alternative teacher certification programs are used nationwide to address the critical teacher shortage in special education. There is a gap in knowledge regarding the challenges that early childhood special education teachers experience, which make them leave the profession at twice the rate of general education teachers. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore alternatively certified early childhood special education teachers’ perspectives on remaining in their teaching positions and the support they need to continue teaching. The study framework was comprised of Day and Gu’s teacher resilience theory. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with 10 prekindergarten to …

Intouch Week Of June 2, 2025, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Celebrates the Class of 2025 at 166th Commencement
• SOM Awards Ceremony Honors Excellence
• SHSP Dean’s Awards Recognize Rising Health Leaders
• GSBMS Honors Excellence in Biomedical Science at Annual Awards Ceremony
• TCDM Celebrates the Class of 2025
• Noninvasive Method for Early Intraventricular Hemorrhage Detection in Preemies Revealed

Association Between Health Insurance, Antiretroviral Treatment, And Hiv Preexposure Prophylaxis In Men Aged 20–85 In Virginia, Lauren Elizabeth Maxwell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

HIV prevention and treatment disparities persist among men in Virginia, particularly in racial and ethnic minority groups. This study examined how insurance type and demographic factors influence prescriptions for antiretroviral treatment (ART) and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Addressing these disparities is critical to advancing public health equity and reducing HIV rates. The purpose was to assess whether age, race, ethnicity, region, and insurance type are associated with the type of oral HIV medication prescribed. Guided by the HIV prevention and care cascade frameworks, the study focused on access and adherence. Using a cross-sectional quantitative design, the study analyzed secondary data from …

2025 Conference Schedule, Georgia Southern University

Southeast Conference on School Climate

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Biswal Na Paggiromdom Bilang Porma Ki Pagtumang Sa Historikal Na Kalingawan: Sarong Pagtino Kan Obra Ni Victor Cris Silva Na Saod: The Fading Glimpse, Jaime Jesus Uy Borlagdan

Katipunan

Isinusulong ni Borlagdan sa kaniyang pagsusuri ng pintang Saod: The Fading Glimpse (2019) ni Victor Cris Silva kung paanong nakapaghahain ng kontra-memorya ang likhang-sining sa gitna ng katotohanan ng paglimot na nangyayari sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa. Matatagpuan sa Alumni Hall ng Tabaco National High School, inaalala ng pinta ni Silva ang pampublikong palengke ng Lungsod ng Tabaco na nasunog noong 2003 upang mapalitan lamang ng isa na namang mall. Pinagaaralan ni Borlagdan kung paanong nakikiisa ang pinta ni Silva sa paglikha ng isang ekolohiya ng gunita na nagmumula sa mga maralita at ordinaryong mamamayan. Hindi rito isang layaw …