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Exploring Ninth–12th Grade Teachers’ Experiences And Supports Needed When Using Trauma-Informed Practices, Kimberly C. Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Heat Spread Through Smoldering Pine Needles, Timothy Keith

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this thesis is to calculate the average speed of flame spread through smoldering pine needles. We present two different models for doing this: the first is a very large system of ODEs meant to represent the spread of flame through individual needles, the second is a macroscopic model based on the porous medium PDE. Simulations are run for each of these models and compared to each other as well as to existing models and experimental results.

Examining The Role Of Physical Illustrations Within The Home To Represent Our Connections With The Climate Emergency And Its Potential For Climate Action, Devon Tipping

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

In a time of upheaval and rapid change individuals and society arechallenged emotionally, often expressed as anxiety and a sense of powerlessness.This is particularly relevant in terms of environmental issues and in the context ofthe climate emergency which has contributed to a rise in eco-anxiety. Within thiscontext, illustration can offer valuable tools to inspire climate action. Artwork, acommon feature in most homes, is often viewed daily, yet can it serve a purposebeyond decoration?The project, Floriography, explored how images within domestic spaces can fosterclimate awareness. The focus was to engage people who may find climateconversations overwhelming, using illustration to introduce these …

Success In Student Leadership: An Appreciative Inquiry Approach To A Student Leader Program, Ana M. Tayeb

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the strengths and successes of a Student Leader Program within a Physician Assistant (PA) program at a large southeastern university, using an Appreciative Inquiry (AI) framework to understand how the program positions students for success. The program, established to support leadership development, academic engagement, and professional growth, includes elected student roles such as class president, vice president, wellness champion, volunteer liaison, and class liaisons. Through semi‑structured interviews with faculty, administrators, current Student Leaders, non‑leader students, and a Student Leader alumnus, the study examined lived experiences and perceptions of the program’s impact. Guided by the AI 4‑D cycle, …

Race, Ethnic, And Gender Disparities In Human Trafficking Risk, Identification, And Investigation, Emily D. Walker

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Youth and human trafficking remain significant and complex issues. Existing literature suggests that trafficking risk, victimization, and identification are shaped by structural and social context, creating differential impacts across demographic groups, such as racial, ethnic, and gendered groups. Yet, current research has yet to fully capture the complexity of victimization across groups. This dissertation consists of three interconnected studies examining youth trafficking investigations. Using a mixed-methods approach and administrative data from Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), this dissertation address three objectives (1) examining potential variation in documentation of trafficking risk, victimization, and narrative framing of youth trafficking investigations …

Designing For Fitness And Resilience In Human Artificial Intelligence Systems, Thomas R. Gill

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Over the last decade, new artificial intelligence models, frameworks, and applications have emerged that have radically changed the socio-technical landscape. These new technologies represent both great opportunities and great potential risks. Due to the recency of their emergence, there is little known about the longevity and long-term repercussions of artifacts powered by new artificial intelligence technology. In this dissertation, I evaluate A.I. and A.I.-based artifacts through the lens of the fitness-utility model, a tool developed by Gill and Hevner (2013) for the evaluation of an artifact's ability to survive and reproduce over long time horizons. In so doing, I also …

Man Down: Exploring Identity, Uncertainty And Resilience In An Autoethnographic Performance Of Prostate Cancer As Applied Health Communication, Kevin Hawley

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation study was to explore how an autoethnographic performance of my experience of prostate cancer could serve as a method of applied health communication, designed to encourage men to be screened for prostate cancer. One in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. However, while the incidence rate of prostate cancer is increasing—particularly of advanced-stage disease—the number of men choosing to be screened is declining (American Cancer Society, 2025).This study explores the barriers to men being screened, both in the literature and in my personal experience. Among those …

Strengthening The Properties Of Clay Soil With Crushed Oysters, Hadeel Ammar Mohammed, Najwa Wasif Jassim, Hanan Adnan Hassan Afaj, Mohammed Yousif Fattah, Noor S. Al-Hassnawi

HBRC Journal

When problematic clayey soils are used for engineering purposes without treatment, they can lead to structural cracks in roads, buildings, and underground infrastructure. The use of oyster shell powder in geotechnical applications has been the subject of little research, which is why this study looked into it. Examining the stabilization of different percentages (6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 21 percent) of oyster shell (OS) treatment of clayey soil is the aim of this study. Compaction, strength, CBR, and Atterberg tests are among the experiments used in this study. The study's importance lies in turning oyster shell waste into a …

Determinant Velocity Of Money During Covid-19 In Indonesia: An Ardl Approach, Atik Purmiyati, Yofa Breka Keloko, Nonny Anggela, Asan Ali Golam Hassan

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study seeks to examine the impact of digital payment systems particularly the utilization of the Indonesian Standard Quick Response Code (QRIS), on the velocity of money in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic periods. In addition, the research aims to explore other determinants that influence the velocity of money in both the short and long term. The variables used in this study include the volume of QRIS transactions, the volume of ATM debit card transactions, the volume of credit card transactions, the number of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) machines, interest rates, and inflation, while the dependent variable is …

The Indonesian Nickel Downstream Industry: Analysis And Economic Impacts, Aditya Subur Purwana, Muh. Nurkhamid, Mirza Chaidir Rachman

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

Nickel downstream in Indonesia was started in 2020. In international trade, nickel downstream means non-tariff trade barriers in the form of nickel ore exports ban. This study aims to examine the impact of nickel downstream on Indonesia's nickel export foreign exchange, characteristics of export volumes, export revenues, investment, and company performance. The research used secondary data from 2017 to Q1 2024 and primary data from in-depth interviews with the Directorate General of Customs and Excise and Nickel Companies. The analysis method was a mixed method, quantitative descriptive and regression, and qualitative interpretative. The results of the study showed the increasing …

Cubbie & Co.: Everyday Living With Filipino Textile Pouches, Jaime Luis B. De Guia, Philippa Micaela Q. Doplon, Aaron Luis Y. Plata, Jian Loriz H. Santorcas

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Founded in June 2025, Cubbie & Co. is a student-led enterprise established to provide sustainable, functional, and culturally meaningful lifestyle products for the Filipino youth. The business specializes in foldable messenger-style laptop bags crafted from locally sourced jute fabric. Further product diversification plans include the release of jute-based makeup pouches and additional color variations. Operating under the sole proprietorship of Jaime de Guia, the business is supported by Aaron Plata as Operations Officer, Philippa Doplon as Marketing Officer, and Jian Santorcas as Finance Officer. Key support groups include Julie Go’s Native Store in Manila, which provides locally sourced jute textiles …

“If It Can Tell A Story”: The Past, Present, And Future Of Musical Crossroads, Christian M. Folk, Dwandalyn Reece

Visions of Research in Music Education

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), part of the Smithsonian Institution (SI) complex in Washington, D.C., is the only SI museum with a permanent music exhibition, titled Musical Crossroads. I traced the development of Musical Crossroads from the perspectives of three key figures in the exhibit’s history using narrative inquiry: Dr. Dwandalyn Reece, former curator of music and performing arts; Dr. Kevin Strait, a former curatorial assistant for the exhibition; and Ms. Hannah Grantham, a current curatorial and research assistant for NMAAHC. These narratives are bound by temporality, sociality, and place, highlighting the crux of …

Instruments Of Access: A Collective Case Study Of College Marching And Athletic Bands At Highly Selective Institutions, Dylan Parrilla-Koester

Visions of Research in Music Education

This study explored the role of athletic bands at highly selective universities with Division 1 FBS athletics, considering how directors navigate recruitment, admissions, access, and community engagement within academically constraining environments. By integrating Kingdon's Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) and Ribot and Peluso’s Theory of Access, the study examined the agency of athletic band directors (ABDs) as policy practitioners who advocate for their programs, their students, and prospective students in the face of institutional barriers. Five themes emerged: athletic band accessibility, overcoming structural adversity, cross-campus collaboration, community engagement, and institutional displacement. Findings indicate that athletic band directors and their ensembles can …

Va Dent J January, February And March 2013

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Online Learning Library

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Virginia Meeting 2013

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Trustee's Corner, Julian Hal Fair Iii, Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Lilaya, Naomi Remo Aquino, Matthea Mican Magnayi Delfino, Erinloise Sagun San Gabriel, Zachary Lyle Quiñones Ultado, Hannah Nicole Elazegui Zavalla

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Founded on October 30, 2025, Lilaya is a sustainable accessory brand bridging eco-friendly innovation with accessible fashion. Currently in the product diversification stage, the venture produces "Blumebeads"— handcrafted accessories made from invasive water hyacinths from Laguna de Bay. This unique positioning is supported by a partnership with Sta. Rosa Livelihood Organization Inc. (SLOI), Lilaya’s primary manufacturer. Operating as a sole proprietorship for simplicity, Lilaya is managed by five students with skills in leadership, logistics, conflict mediation, accounting, and digital design. The venture is supported by De La Salle University and hands-on mentorship from a research advisor.

Marketing focuses on digital …

Arova, Nickaela Lo Crescini, Marie Wilson Acio, Jalanie Karim Hilal Jr., Julianne Panganiban Manalo, Julia Ayroso Sia

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Arova was established in 2025 by five De La Salle University Senior High School students from the ABM strand to address the growing need for more eco-conscious products that have a wellness concept by creating drink-themed scented candles, using more environmentally friendly materials such as soy wax, gel wax, and eco-wick. These materials make the product a safer alternative to traditional paraffin candles. What sets it apart is that it combines eco-friendly and aesthetic qualities, unlike other mass-produced candles made with artificial ingredients. Arova’s marketing activities started with research and surveys, followed by online promotion via social media. Currently, the …

The Memorare Booth, Jana C. Huang, Bettlynn D. Tan, Aimee Barcel, Alexis Isabela P. Haley, Fiorela C. Marinduque

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The Memorare Booth was conceptualized in early June 2025 to innovate eco-friendly photo booth souvenirs. The business offers both a service and a product, a photo booth experience, with or without an NFC-enabled photostrip keychain that allows users to store digital content, such as photos, videos, and links, using eco-friendly materials, including R-PMMA keychain cases. The business holds proprietary rights over its brand name, logo, and tagline, ensuring a distinct market identity. Marketing efforts began on social media platforms to build engagement among target consumers. The venture is currently in the post-launch stage, having successfully participated in ABM Bazaar 1, …

Swippets: Development Of Plush Keychains With Integrated Microfiber Cleaning Functionality, Darlene Hillary C. Co, Hiu Sum Hong, Amanda Jayleen D. Llamasares, Iza Laraine M. Quiming, Samantha S. Sicat

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Swippets was established in February 2025 by five individuals who identified an opportunity to elevate an everyday essential into a cherished companion: a plush keychain with a concealed microfiber cloth for cleaning eyeglasses and screens, all with style and convenience. The venture soft‑launched in late February 2026, building early momentum through product sampling and social media teasers, then began active selling via online platforms and bazaars. To date, 120 units have been sold from the first batch of 150 received, with a total production run of 300 units. Swippets operates in the collectible market and is now scaling after successful …

Vda Services Vendors Are Here To Help, Elise Rupinski

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

The Virginia Meeting 2013

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Failure To Communicate: A Method To Improve Osha And Fsis Collaboration In Meat And Poultry Plants, Ty Haralson

Journal of Food Law & Policy

In its 2024 annual report, the GAO recognized the overlapping functions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (“FSIS”) in meat and poultry plants and how the two agencies have failed to effectively collaborate. Although both FSIS and OSHA have vested interests in ensuring healthy environments in meat and poultry plants, the administrative agencies have not developed a thorough approach for collaboration.

Created after the passage of the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA’s primary responsibility is to “ensur[e] safe and healthful working conditions . . . ” in …

Closing The Gaps: Reforming Maryland Controls On Veterinary Antimicrobial Distribution, Samantha Capaldo, Kerry Mcclaughry

Journal of Food Law & Policy

Antimicrobials have been used in livestock and other food animals in the United States (“U.S.”) since the late 1940s. An antimicrobial is “[a]ny natural, synthetic, or semisynthetic substance that can eradicate or prevent the growth of microbes,” including “[a]ntibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral medications.” Antimicrobial use in food animals is subject to a complex statutory and regulatory framework at both the state and federal levels. Antimicrobial use in food animals has been widely criticized for contributing to antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections in humans. In response to this criticism, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and several states, including Maryland, have …

Exploring The Experiences And Challenges Of Librarians In Cataloguing Academic Resources In Public University Libraries In The Volta Region Of Ghana, Hawa Osman Dr, Joana Dango Mrs., Hannatu Abue Kugblenu-Mahama Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This study explored the experiences of librarians involved in cataloguing academic resources and examined the challenges they face in public university libraries in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Methods: A qualitative research approach was adopted to gain in-depth insights into librarians’ lived experiences. The study was conducted at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Library and Ho Technical University (HTU) Library. A total of 30 participants were selected using purposive sampling, guided by Yamane’s formula for sample size determination. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis with NVivo software. Ethical standards, including …

Temperature-Dependent Electrocatalytic Activity Of Mxene For Hydrogen Evolution Reaction., Javlonbek I. Mamanazirov, Shavkat I. Mamatkulov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

This study represents the synthesis technology of MXene catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and investigates the temperature-dependent electrocatalytic activity of MXene-based catalysts in alkaline media. Using a three-electrode configuration in 1M KOH, the electrochemical performance was systematically evaluated across a temperature range of 25 °C to 40 °C. Linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) results demonstrate a significant enhancement in catalytic efficiency at elevated temperatures, evidenced by a consistent shift in polarization curves toward lower potentials. Specifically, the overpotential required to achieve a current density of 10 mA/cmІ decreased from 257 mV at 25 °C to 203 mV at 40°C, marking …

Utilizing Bim Technology To Model The Engineering Systems Of The International Space Station, Lama Saoud, Fadi Kbeili

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

The usage of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology significantly benefits the AEC industry due to the BIM's capability to solve many discrepancies and avoid risks during the design and execution stages. This has been made possible by BIM's ability to simulate any structure in the virtual environment. The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest engineering structure ever placed in space around the Earth. The ISS has faced many obstacles during the assembly and operation periods due to design discrepancies, as its various parts were designed by Russia, the United States, Europe, Japan, and Canada. This research aims to explore …

Smart City Utopia: Between Marketing And Humanization ``Epistemological Reading'', Fidaa Faez Zayna

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

The review offers a critical reading of the politicization of contemporary urban problems. Recently, numerous headlines and ideas have emerged regarding the ongoing quest to meet planning standards that keep pace with significant developments in the special needs of the population, but this quest has not been neutral with respect to the main goal of achieving the ``humanization'' of the city's constituent elements. The review discusses whether Urban Media Marketing of the ``fashion'' of smart cities, smart planning and other attractive titles ``within the framework of ``Urban Marketing'' has produced cities that respect human privacy. The review also touches on …

Agentic Ai Approach For Online Financial Fraud Detection, Shadi Saleh, Kelechi Osuji, Wolfram Hardt

Al-Farahidi Expert Systems Journal

As digital payment systems facilitate billions of transactions every day, there is a high probability of fraudulent activities in these systems. Traditional fraud detection systems, including rule-based systems and machine learning-based systems, have three major limitations: lack of explainability in terms of regulatory requirements, lack of contextual reasoning in terms of rare behavioral patterns, and lack of interaction with human experts in fraud analysis. This paper proposes a novel agentic framework in fraud detection systems by integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in context-aware reasoning based on historical transaction evidence. The framework is designed as a system …