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The Application Of Economic Nexus To State And Local Gross Receipts Taxes: Applying Wayfair To Pennsylvania's Mercantile And Business Privilege Tax, Nicholas D. Grimes

Widener Commonwealth Law Review

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Restructuring "Justice": How States Can Decrease Prosecutorial Misconduct By Depoliticizing Accountability, Miranda E. Thompson

Widener Commonwealth Law Review

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Ethical Challenges Facing Prosecutors And Defense Attorneys In White-Collar Cases, Mark S. Cohen, Sri K. Kuehnlenz

Widener Commonwealth Law Review

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Institutional Betrayal And Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors: A Retrospective Examination Of Lgbtq School Experiences, Mavis L. Gallo, Mark A. Hammond, Stephanie Luther, Geovanna Rodriguez, James Sinclair, Rhonda N.T. Nese, Marielena R. Mcwhirter Boisen, Skylar Steffes, James R. Muruthi, John R. Seeley

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

Extant literature has established an elevated risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) youth when compared to their non-LGBTQ peers. Not yet studied is the impact of institutional betrayal on STB among LGBTQ youth. Institutional betrayals refers to misconduct carried out by an institution upon individuals reliant on the institution. Using retrospective data from 229 LGBTQ adults, we examined: (a) whether institutional betrayal was associated with STB among LGBTQ individuals in grades 5 through 12, (b) whether the association between institutional betrayal and STB was significant after controlling for the covariates, and …

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Greenlining: A Policy Response To Environmental Racism, Adynn L. Kitchin

Thinking Matters Symposium

Redlining describes the deliberate actions made in the 1930s by the U.S. Government’s Home Owners’ Loan Corporation(HOLC), in which the race of a neighborhood’s residents was used to measure its degree of desirability. This information was produced through maps, which consequently denied these individuals’ access to mortgages and other financial services. Although redlining was outlawed by the 1968 Fair Housing Act and the 1974 Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the legacy still lingers today. The United States’ Department of Justice launched the Combating Redlining Initiative in 2021, which has since received $107 million in settlements for neighborhoods of color across the …

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Ableism And Museum Art Education: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Of Museum-Based Visual Studio Art Teachers, Elizabeth W. Buck

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

All people, including individuals with disabilities, who participate in hands-on visual art can experience various benefits. However, visual studio art teachers, especially museum-based teachers, have various backgrounds that do not always include education or training in serving individuals with disabilities. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore how museum-based visual studio art teachers perceived that their training and preparation informed their awareness of ableism and ability to serve students with disabilities in art museums in the New England region of the United States. Twelve museum-based, visual studio art teachers participated in this study through semi-structured interviews. Through …

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Ensuring Environmental Sustainability In The Context Of Innovation Through High-Quality Training Of Seafarers Using Vr Technologies, Serhii Voloshynov, Vadym Danyk, Alona Yurzhenko

Seatific Journal

The paper examines the use of VR technologies in the provision of quality training for seafarers, particularly in the context of innovations to ensure environmental sustainability. The authors review the current training provisions for seafarers and highlight the need for a more environmentally conscious approach to it. They then discuss the advantages of using VR in training scenarios and explore how this technology can be used to provide high-quality training that promotes sustainable practices. The article provides a detailed analysis of the different VR applications that can be used to develop seafarers' knowledge in relation to green sustainability including modelling …

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Numerical Investigation Into The Effect Of Duct Use On The Performance Of Controllable Pitch Propellers, Ahmet Yurtseven

Seatific Journal

In this study, CFD methods are used to solve the complex flow around a CPP propeller with ducts. It is aimed to investigate the performance differences between ducted and non-duct propeller versions. In particular, the values of pitch changes and blade spindle torques at different advance coefficients were determined. STAR-CCM+, a commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code, was used in the study. The k-ε model was preferred to predict turbulence in the flow. In addition to the coefficients of performance such as thrust coefficient, torque coefficient and propeller efficiency, the study also examined the blade spindle torque that provides the …

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Audio-Video Synchronization Using Machine Learning, Avichal Rakesh, Mozart Alexander Louis

Defensive Publications Series

Audio and video components of a video can fall out of alignment for a variety of reasons, e.g., since they are recorded separately, due to encoding errors, etc. The viewing experience is degraded when audio and video are out of sync. Manual synchronization is expensive. This disclosure describes the use of a machine learning model to determine synchronization information for audio and video streams that are to be synchronized. The audio and video streams are provided as input to a multimodal model, e.g., a large language model that can handle both audio and video. The model is tasked with outputting …

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Evaluating The Factors That Lead To A Lack Of Gender Diversity Among Senior Level Executives In The Federal Bureau Of Investigation, Joyce A. Wallace

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite progress in workplace equality, women face barriers to advancement in the FBI. This underrepresentation raises concerns about organizational performance and decision-making. The purpose of the study was to explore the obstacles to promoting women to senior leadership positions within the FBI by focusing on gender roles, social expectations, and organizational culture. The qualitative phenomenological approach used interviews with female law enforcement officers in conjunction with feminist theory. The study findings identified biases in selection processes, discriminatory hiring practices, non-inclusive workplace culture, and limited professional development opportunities as barriers to promotion. Cognitive and cultural biases that hindered progress were stereotypes …

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Veteran Communicator Tapped To Lead Um Marketing, Communications, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has named Lisa Stone, a trusted leader who has shaped the university's communications for nearly three decades, as its vice chancellor for marketing and communications.

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Empirical Study On The Correlation Between Social Media Usage And Self Esteem, Parbatti Boodhoo

Publications and Research

Social media is a major part of everyday life for most young adults, and its effects on mental health, especially self-esteem, have become a growing area of research. Some studies have found that using platforms like Instagram or TikTok can negatively impact how people see themselves, especially when they compare their lives to others online (Magner, 2018). Others have shown that the way people use social media matters, passively scrolling may lower self-esteem, while interacting positively with others could have the opposite effect (Shashwat & Singh, 2024). On the other hand, social media can also help people feel more connected …

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Youth-Driven Approaches To At-Home Dbs Hiv Monitoring: The Role Of Privacy, Clinical Trust, And Digital Tools, Cynthia Wen, Sitaji Gurung

Publications and Research

Dried blood spot (DBS) biosampling offers a convenient at-home option for HIV viral load monitoring, especially for youth facing clinic access barriers. This study explored youth perspectives on DBS through semi-structured interviews (n=6) from an NIH-funded project. Key themes emerged. Youth expressed a preference for discreet access and privacy was critical. They preferred clinic-based kit pickup and return to avoid stigma. Trust in clinic-promoted kits was important, as healthcare provider endorsement increased the credibility of the kits. Digital tools supported usability and awareness, with QR codes, video tutorials, and social media playing a significant role. Additional insights included the need …

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Expanding Library Publishing Services Beyond Campus: Engaging The Greater Community Through Library Publishing, Kyle Morgan

Cal Poly Humboldt Library

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Faculty Authors And Creators Reception 2025 - Bibliography, Victoria Karnes

Faculty Authors and Sponsored Grant Recipients Reception Bibliographies

A bibliography compiled by the University Library of the publications featured at the annual Faculty Authors and Creators Reception held May 8th, 2025 at Governors State University.

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Application Of Bioactive Materials Primary Cilia As A Novel Delivery Vehicle, Ayan K. Barui, Farideh Amirrad, Vansh Goel, Sharareh Ohadi, Rajasekharreddy Pala, Ashraf M. Mohieldin, Andromeda M. Nauli, Surya M. Nauli

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Primary cilia are hair-like structured cell organelles functioning as cellular antennae with chemosensory and mechanosensory roles. Dysfunction of cilia results in ciliopathies, including renovascular diseases (polycystic kidneys, hypertension, aneurysm), mental impedances (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia), metabolic diseases (obesity, developmental skeleton defects), blindness, and so on. With a diameter of 150 nm, cilia can be cleaved, released and circulated in the body as injury biomarkers. We here assessed the potential use of isolated cilia as a novel delivery vehicle. Cilia were isolated from renal epithelial cells, and a specific-targeting chemotherapeutic was designed on the cilia. The data show a remarkable …

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Mindfulness Meditation Type On Self-Compassion Levels, Emily Sexton

Honors Theses

Focused attention and open monitoring are two types of mindfulness meditation, which emphasizes the importance of present moment awareness while meditating. Both approaches can be done while sitting or walking. While research has explored the correlation between mindfulness meditation type and posture type, it remains unknown how a combination of mindfulness mediation type and posture type impacts self-compassion levels. This study examined if a combination of FA seated, FA walking, OM seated, or OM walking enhances self-compassion by having participants meditate an assigned meditation for fifteen minutes a week for six weeks and complete an assessment at the baseline, midline, …

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Integrating Music Content Into The Secondary Mathematics Classroom: Facilitating The Process Of Designing Interdisciplinary Lessons, Denae Bumpus

Honors Projects

Many people enjoy music, and music has a multitude of connections to mathematics, so it makes sense for a mathematics classroom to incorporate musical elements into the instruction, but the literature has shown that many math teachers do not have a strong enough musical background to feel confident in incorporating music into the math class. Therefore, this research sought to provide a resource to help secondary mathematics teachers integrate age-appropriate musical applications to their mathematics lessons which connects standards of mathematics into standards of music. Specifically, the paper connects the Ohio Standards of Mathematics for Geometry with the course objectives …

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Depalmitoylation Regulates Metabolism And Mitochondrial Function, Sarah Lilly Speck

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Tens of millions of Americans suffer from metabolic disorders, predisposing patients to cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, infertility, and cancer. Unfortunately, the etiology of many of these diseases remains a mystery, limiting our ability to identify targets for pharmacologic therapies. Due to the relationship between altered lipid dynamics and metabolic dysfunction, we decided to study the effect of the posttranslational lipid modification, S-palmitoylation, on metabolism. S-palmitoylation is the only known reversible lipid modification for proteins, and this depalmitoylation process is catalyzed by acyl-protein thioesterases including APT1 and APT2. We hypothesized that APT deficiency in various tissues would predispose mammals …

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High-Quality Factor Phase Gradient Metasurfaces With Dynamic Reconfigurability, Lin Lin

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Free-space optical communication holds immense potential for surpassing the bandwidth limitations of conventional physically defined channels. Achieving flexible and efficient communication in free space requires compact, robust optical components capable of dynamically tuning laser light without relying on bulky lenses or mechanically driven mirrors. Metasurfaces, or flat optics, have garnered significant attention due to their densely arranged subwavelength nano-resonators, which impart phase, amplitude, and polarization changes comparable to those of traditional bulky optics. However, conventional phase gradient metasurfaces are constrained by passive designs based on geometric configurations and the weak light-matter interaction inherent in most dielectric materials, limiting their applicability …

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A Study Of Social And Emotional Learning Provision To Kindergarten Students In A Rural School Through The Lens Of Whole Child Development, Shirley Spiegel

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this Improvement Science Project was to take appraisal of a rural school district’s current approach for developing the whole child in kindergarten. Three prominent context-based child development theories serve as the framework for this study in determining if there is evidence in practice for support of whole child development, or if those practices or components of the current practices do not demonstrate clear evidence for whole child development, according to the theoretical framework. Conducted through the lens of these whole child development theories, this study centered on the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision to kindergarten students …

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Sirt6 Deficiency Promotes Senescence And Age-Associated Intervertebral Disc Degeneration In Mice, Pranay Ramteke, Bahiyah Watson, Mallory Toci, Victoria Tran, Shira N Johnston, Maria Tsingas, Ruteja Barve, Ramkrishna Mitra, Richard Loeser, John Collins, Makarand Risbud

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Intervertebral disc degeneration is a major risk factor contributing to chronic low back and neck pain. While the etiological factors for disc degeneration vary, age is still one of the most important risk factors. Recent studies have shown the promising role of SIRT6 in mammalian aging and skeletal tissue health, however its role in the intervertebral disc health remains unexplored. We investigated the contribution of SIRT6 to disc health by studying the age-dependent spinal phenotype of mice with conditional deletion of Sirt6 in the disc (Acan^CreERT2; Sirt6^fl/fl). Histological studies showed a degenerative phenotype in knockout mice …

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An Intervention To Empower People To Confront Sexism, Rebecca Grace Drake

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Even though sexist comments and behavior occur frequently in everyday life, people do not often confront the individuals who are responsible. However, interpersonal bias confrontations can be powerful tools for reducing expressions of bias and norm setting. The current studies tested an intervention designed to increase confrontations by harnessing theory and research on what holds people back from confronting. We designed a half-hour intervention consisting of engaging and evidence-based videos on confronting bias and self-reflection exercises to increase personal relevance. The module aimed to boost confronting by intervening at multiple points of the decision-making process by increasing recognition of sexism, …

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Pathways To Physical Education Teacher Education: Understanding Pete Faculty Careers And Lives, Alexander Eugene Kurtzman

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) faculty play a critical role in shaping the future of physical education through teaching, research, and service. However, their career trajectories and professional experiences remain underexamined in the PETE literature. This dissertation combines two studies, one is a mixed-methods study and the second is a qualitative study which explore the complex pathways and socialization processes of PETE faculty. Study 1 investigated PETE faculty members’ perceptions of how prior K–12 physical education teaching experience influences their work in higher education. Drawing on Occupational Socialization Theory (OST) and the Faculty Role Socialization Model (FRSM), data from 53 …

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May 8, 2025, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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2025 Undergraduate And Graduate Commencement, Lindenwood University

Commencement Programs

2025 Lindenwood University Commencement program.

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Society’S Press: Designing A Digital Commons To Promote Critical Thought And Civil Discourse, Louis Driver

Honors College Theses

This thesis proposes the design of a new digital commons aimed at counteracting the negative incentives that currently dominate online discourse. This paper outlines the research and design of a system that promotes informative, medium-length, user-generated content, emphasizing thoughtful communication over virality. Inspired by academic peer-review practices, the proposed platform will implement a community-driven moderation model to reduce low-quality contributions and foster constructive feedback.

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The Quest For Algorithmic Justice In The Workplace: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission And Other Federal Responses To Ai, Technology, And Enhanced Dangers Of Employment Discrimination, David Lopez

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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Pope Leo Xiv: Ud Scholars Reflect On New Leader’S Social Mission And Marian Devotion, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton faculty offer early reflections on the election of Pope Leo XIV, highlighting his deep roots in the Americas, his commitment to Catholic social teaching; and his emphasis on unity, peace and dialogue. Faculty also noted his strong devotion to the Virgin Mary, made clear in one of his first public acts: leading the crowd in St. Peter’s Square in the Hail Mary prayer.

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Spectator 2025-05-08, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

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The Application Of Economic Nexus To State And Local Gross Receipts Taxes: Applying Wayfair To Pennsylvania's Mercantile And Business Privilege Tax, Nicholas D. Grimes

Widener Commonwealth Law Review

Restructuring "Justice": How States Can Decrease Prosecutorial Misconduct By Depoliticizing Accountability, Miranda E. Thompson

Widener Commonwealth Law Review

Ethical Challenges Facing Prosecutors And Defense Attorneys In White-Collar Cases, Mark S. Cohen, Sri K. Kuehnlenz

Widener Commonwealth Law Review

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

Greenlining: A Policy Response To Environmental Racism, Adynn L. Kitchin

Thinking Matters Symposium

Ableism And Museum Art Education: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Of Museum-Based Visual Studio Art Teachers, Elizabeth W. Buck

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

Ensuring Environmental Sustainability In The Context Of Innovation Through High-Quality Training Of Seafarers Using Vr Technologies, Serhii Voloshynov, Vadym Danyk, Alona Yurzhenko

Seatific Journal

Numerical Investigation Into The Effect Of Duct Use On The Performance Of Controllable Pitch Propellers, Ahmet Yurtseven

Seatific Journal

Audio-Video Synchronization Using Machine Learning, Avichal Rakesh, Mozart Alexander Louis

Defensive Publications Series

Evaluating The Factors That Lead To A Lack Of Gender Diversity Among Senior Level Executives In The Federal Bureau Of Investigation, Joyce A. Wallace

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Veteran Communicator Tapped To Lead Um Marketing, Communications, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

Empirical Study On The Correlation Between Social Media Usage And Self Esteem, Parbatti Boodhoo

Publications and Research

Youth-Driven Approaches To At-Home Dbs Hiv Monitoring: The Role Of Privacy, Clinical Trust, And Digital Tools, Cynthia Wen, Sitaji Gurung

Publications and Research

Expanding Library Publishing Services Beyond Campus: Engaging The Greater Community Through Library Publishing, Kyle Morgan

Cal Poly Humboldt Library

Faculty Authors And Creators Reception 2025 - Bibliography, Victoria Karnes

Faculty Authors and Sponsored Grant Recipients Reception Bibliographies

Application Of Bioactive Materials Primary Cilia As A Novel Delivery Vehicle, Ayan K. Barui, Farideh Amirrad, Vansh Goel, Sharareh Ohadi, Rajasekharreddy Pala, Ashraf M. Mohieldin, Andromeda M. Nauli, Surya M. Nauli

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Mindfulness Meditation Type On Self-Compassion Levels, Emily Sexton

Honors Theses

Integrating Music Content Into The Secondary Mathematics Classroom: Facilitating The Process Of Designing Interdisciplinary Lessons, Denae Bumpus

Honors Projects

Depalmitoylation Regulates Metabolism And Mitochondrial Function, Sarah Lilly Speck

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

High-Quality Factor Phase Gradient Metasurfaces With Dynamic Reconfigurability, Lin Lin

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

A Study Of Social And Emotional Learning Provision To Kindergarten Students In A Rural School Through The Lens Of Whole Child Development, Shirley Spiegel

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Sirt6 Deficiency Promotes Senescence And Age-Associated Intervertebral Disc Degeneration In Mice, Pranay Ramteke, Bahiyah Watson, Mallory Toci, Victoria Tran, Shira N Johnston, Maria Tsingas, Ruteja Barve, Ramkrishna Mitra, Richard Loeser, John Collins, Makarand Risbud

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

An Intervention To Empower People To Confront Sexism, Rebecca Grace Drake

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Pathways To Physical Education Teacher Education: Understanding Pete Faculty Careers And Lives, Alexander Eugene Kurtzman

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

May 8, 2025, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

2025 Undergraduate And Graduate Commencement, Lindenwood University

Commencement Programs

Society’S Press: Designing A Digital Commons To Promote Critical Thought And Civil Discourse, Louis Driver

Honors College Theses

The Quest For Algorithmic Justice In The Workplace: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission And Other Federal Responses To Ai, Technology, And Enhanced Dangers Of Employment Discrimination, David Lopez

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

Pope Leo Xiv: Ud Scholars Reflect On New Leader’S Social Mission And Marian Devotion, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Spectator 2025-05-08, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator