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The Impact Of Generative Ai On Undergraduate Students During The Scenic Design Process, Tetta M. Askeland

Education Doctorate Dissertations

The landscape of theatre education is rapidly evolving as students immersed in technology are entering education struggling with traditional artistic techniques while gravitating toward digital tools. This pre-experimental one-shot case study investigated the impact of Adobe Firefly on undergraduate theatrical design students' self-perception of their visual communication skills during the scenic design research process.

Thirty-four undergraduate students from six Midwestern universities participated in a three-phase study utilizing Teresa M. Amabile's Componential Theory of Creativity as the theoretical framework. Participants completed traditional scenic design projects for Lily's Purple Plastic Purse, engaged in an Adobe Firefly intervention module, and subsequently completed …

Reimagining The Canvas: Exploring Culturally Responsive Teaching In Art Education, Elice F. Brunnette

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Considering the inequities faced by culturally diverse students inside and outside of art classes, it is crucial to build a greater understanding of the specific challenges they encounter and to creatively implement more effective pedagogical approaches. This thesis seeks to illustrate the links between culturally responsive teaching practices and arts education, in order to foster greater academic and social outcomes for diverse learners within visual arts classes. Art education provides students with specific modes of learning, expression, and connections that differ from what they experience in other educational settings. These experiences lead to impactful culturally responsive teaching strategies that support …

Three Weeks Ago, I Found A Body, Dead., Christie Gardiner

Inscape

Christie Gardiner is an award-winning author, poet, writer, and performer. Her literary oeuvre includes four ecumenical books (one, currently in its ninth printing), four anthologies, journal publications, booklets, articles, and the writing of her own videocast/podcast. Additionally, Christie has made numerous appearances as a regular media contributor, has cohosted two successful podcasts and serves as a facilitator of writing groups for women. She worked in poetry acquisition for Inscape literary journal, holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Utah Valley University and is an MFA student at Brigham Young University. Recent and upcoming publication credits includes poems and essays …

A Pixel Odyssey, Claudia Tong

Inscape

Claudia Tong is an artist and quantitative researcher based in London, creating at the intersection of traditional and digital art. Her practice spans from painting, illustrations, and mixed media to visual computing, photography, and music. She graduated from Brown University in computer science and has lived, worked, and exhibited internationally.

Interview With Sonya Huber, Skylar Russel

Inscape

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Full Issue

Inscape

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Book Of Abstracts, Iaccp

Papers from the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology Conferences

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Can Secure Base Script Knowledge Predict Changes In Perceptions Of Conflict Resolution Discussions In Engaged Couples Over Time?, Sarah Finkelstein

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

According to attachment theory, attachment representations shape the way in which individuals obtain and organize social information. One facet of social information processing that has been studied in relation to attachment representations is memory reconstruction, which is the process by which previous experiences and prior knowledge shape the recollection of past events. In this study, we examined how secure base script knowledge, an aspect of attachment representations that reflects access to a temporal-causal sequence regarding receiving support from close others, predicts changes in how romantic partners perceive conflict resolution discussions over time. Members of engaged couples (N =154) rated levels …

Informing Choice: The Role Of Adoption In Women’S Pregnancy Decision-Making, Elizabeth R. Kirk, Ryan Hanlon

Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy

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Don’T Trust The Vibes: A Better Test For Pop Music Copyright Infringement, Lauryn M. Sparger

Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy

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Sidgwick’S “Move”: A Reply, T. A. Cavanaugh

Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy

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Implementing Visual Supports Through Vocational Training Modules For Students Preparing To Exit School-Based Services, Kaitlynn Karthan

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

Unemployment and underemployment remain persistent barriers for autistic and developmentally disabled individuals, with up to 75% of autistic adults in the United States experiencing difficulty obtaining or maintaining meaningful work. To address this disparity within school-based transition services, this capstone project evaluated the effectiveness of video modeling as an instructional method for vocational skill acquisition among seven young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD). Grounded in the Occupational Justice framework, this study utilized a quantitative pretest–posttest–follow-up quasi-experimental design to measure accuracy and task completion time on two vocational tasks: rolling silverware and filling condiment cups. …

Remediating Public Health Crises Through Litigation: Lessons From Oklahoma In The Tobacco And Opioid Epidemic Litigations, Caroline Beckworth

Oklahoma Law Review

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Predictors Of Dietary Meat Reduction In Gen Z College Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey Using The Com-B Model, Deanne Moosman

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Overconsumption of meat negatively impacts human and environmental health, and these challenges are expected to worsen due to global population growth and increasing meat consumption. Many consumers appear unwilling to reduce their meat intake, and this resistance to dietary change is more common among adult men than women. However, data about meat-eating attitudes and behaviors are lacking for younger generational cohorts. Generation Z (i.e., those born between 1995 and 2010; Gen Z) is a growing consumer group whose dietary decisions will have environmental and human health consequences. Little is known about Gen Z's meat consumption habits and behaviors and whether …

Self-Esteem Moderating Multiracial Identity And Social Anxiety In Asian Americans, Hoa Vo

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This study examines the relationship between multiracial identity and social interaction anxiety among emerging Asian American adults. Specifically, it explores the moderating role of self-esteem and potential gender differences in these relationships. Multiple regression models and independent samples t-tests were used to analyze data from 139 multiracial individuals with Asian heritage (Mage = 19.95, 79.13% female) aged 18 to 29. The results indicated that while multiracial identity integration (MII) was positively associated with social interaction anxiety (SIAS; B = 0.843, p = .010), it was not significant and self-esteem (RES; B = 0.036, p = .899) did not significantly moderate …

The Legend Of Taylor Heinicke: An Autoethnography Of Unexpected, Passionate Fandom, Brendan O'Hallarn

Communication & Theatre Arts Faculty Publications

Passionate fandom is not a novel phenomenon in the field of sport. The fervor of fans builds stadiums and has allowed the sport industry to grow exponentially in the past few decades. Scholars have examined the passionate fan through many theoretical lenses, but comparatively little scholarship has looked at sport fandom fervor from inside. An autoethnographic examination of my unexpected journey as a fan of journeyman National Football League (NFL) quarterback Taylor Heinicke demonstrates how fandom can stir passions and create rituals in sport followers. A multimedia diary of Heinicke's unexpected ascension to starting quarterback of the Washington Commanders provides …

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog, Sacred Heart University

Graduate & Undergraduate Catalogs

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Usu Extension Sustainability Permaculture Initiative: 2025 Impact Report, Natalia Bustos, Roslynn Brain Mccann, Jake Powell

Extension Research

• Permaculture Statistics
• Harvest Donations (Organic)
• Participant Response
• 2025 Monthly Educational Events
• Publications
• USU Extension Workshops & Events

Investigating Leadership Influence On Adoption Of Artificial Intelligence In Corporate Communication, Ernest Cornel Oduor

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

This study investigated the influence of leadership on adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in corporate communication within two civil society organizations (CSOs)—the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Transparency International-Kenya (TI-Kenya). The study used a qualitative method to identify AI tools in corporate communication, examine leadership approaches that influence AI adoption, scrutinize employee perceptions of leadership influence on AI use, and identify the motivators and barriers to adopting AI. Data collected through interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) revealed that 23 AI tools were employed across various corporate communication functions to enhance efficiency and productivity. The overall finding was that, among …

Examining The Status Of Ai Use Guidelines In Editorial Policies Of Kenyan Digital Media Houses And Challenges In Their Formulation And Implementation In Newsrooms, Nickson Mwirigi Mbaabu

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

Integrating AI in Kenyan digital media houses presents opportunities and challenges, underscoring the need for formal guidelines in newsrooms. This study examined the status of AI use guidelines in the editorial policies of Kenyan media houses, along with the challenges involved in formulating and implementing these guidelines. Semi-structured interviews served as the primary data collection method, conducted with editors and reporters from four purposively selected media houses: Nation Media Group (NMG), Kenyans.co.ke, Nairobileo.co.ke, and Sauce.co.ke, all based in Nairobi. A total of 14 journalists were interviewed. Additionally, editorial policies of the selected media houses were analysed to assess if AI …

“I Learned To Bottle Up My Feelings From A Young Age”: A Narrative Analysis Of Latina Young People’S Family Mental Health Socialization, Jenn M. Lilly

Social Service Faculty Publications

Latina young people report high levels of mental health problems and low levels of helpseeking

compared with their white peers, but little research has examined factors influencing

their mental health views. Inductive analysis of 25 participants’ narratives revealed that Latina

young people described three stages in the development of their mental health-related beliefs,

attitudes, and behaviors: undergoing a process of family mental health socialization, suffering

in silence, and attaining a new perspective. Within each of these phases, participants shared

stories that attest to their agency and resilience. This research uncovers a novel theoretical

construct, “family mental health socialization,” which elucidates …

Digital Zines As Mental And Sexual Health Communication Tools For Latina Teens: Format And Content Acceptability And Initial Findings, Jenn M. Lilly, D'Andrah Almanzar, Susan R. Pace, Dante D. Bryant

Social Service Faculty Publications

Recognizing the potential of digital zines (defined as selfpublished,

online publications combining artwork and

text) as culturally tailored health communication tools,

this article examines the acceptability and impacts of two

digital zines about mental and sexual health created by

Latina young people for Latina teens as a health communication

strategy. We conducted an anonymous online

survey completed by Latina teens who read the zines (32

for sexual health and 33 for mental health). Data analysis

aimed to explore, summarize, and interpret the collected

data using an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced

approach. Survey participants found the zine format and

content acceptable and …

Examining Mental And Sexual Health Themes In Latina Youth Zines: A Multi-Modal Content Analysis, Jenn M. Lilly, D'Andrah Almanzar, Doreen Dorcely, Luisa Fernanda Sandoval Cortes, Ana Iris Murcia

Social Service Faculty Publications

Multiple, convergent risk factors place Latina youth at disproportionate risk for mental

and sexual health issues. Yet, their firsthand perspectives and experiential knowledge of

how to navigate mental and sexual health challenges is rarely the subject of scholarly

inquiry. This article presents a multi-modal content analysis of themes and messages

conveyed by two digital zines created by Latina young adults for Latina teens through an

arts-based research project. In this arts-based research, zines functioned as both data and

method, capturing Latina youth’s nuanced perspectives and lived experiences of mental

and sexual health. We identified six themes in their works—acknowledging and …

Investigating Consumer Determinants Of News Subscriptions Among Media In Kenya: The Case Study Of Nation Media Group, Gerald Andae

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

The changing media landscape in a digital era has compelled media organisations in Kenya to transition to subscription-based business model in efforts to stay afloat amid dwindling advertising revenues. While an upward trajectory of online readership has driven this shift, consumers have shown slow adoption to subscription models posing a challenge to financial viability of traditional media organisations. This study investigates the determinants influencing digital news subscriptions in Kenya, focusing on Nation Media Group's (NMG) platform, Nation.Africa. The research uses a mixed-methods approach to analyse perceived value, psychographic factors, and socioeconomic influences shaping consumer subscription behaviour. The findings reveal that …

The Impact Of Layoffs On Journalists Who Remain Employed By Media Organisations In Kenya, Gloria Lihavi Aradi

Master of Arts in Digital Journalism

The digital revolution in Kenya has caused a mass migration of audiences from traditional to digital media platforms, leading to record drops in legacy media revenues and profits. To cope with the continued shrinking of revenues, legacy media entities in Kenya frequently implement workforce reductions. In mid-2024, Kenya’s two largest media companies, NMG and SG, announced hundreds of job cuts, marking one of the biggest downsizings in the history of the country’s media industry. The move of one of the country’s biggest newspapers, People Daily, to a fully online publication in November 2024 could also signal more job cuts. However, …

2024-2025 Service Learning Report, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Assessment Center Reports

Service-learning is an educational approach that combines classroom instruction with hands-on community service, intentionally linking academic learning with real-world application to meet both student developmental goals and community needs, all through structured reflection. In 2004, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) joined the Campus Compact coalition, a partnership of over 1,000 colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education.

Government Support And Local Residents’ Behavior In E-Waste Management: Evidence From Thailand, Peeranart Kiddee, Somsiri Decharat, Suttiporn Bunmak

Applied Environmental Research

Electronic waste (e-waste) management is a critical global pollution concern. This study investigates government support; local residents' perceptions, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to e-waste management; and collaborative governance in southern Thailand. Employing both quantitative and qualitative methods, this research involves expert government officers who are well versed in e-waste management and local residents. The study utilized in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and workshops. The results revealed that the government is responsible for four e-waste management approaches, encompassing various e-waste collection, transportation, and disposal methods. Local residents exhibited low perceptions of e-waste news but possessed substantial knowledge and positive attitudes toward e-waste …

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Via Dempster-Shafer, Statistical Index, And Certainty Factor Models In Gis And Their Comparison At Pidie Recency In Aceh, Indonesia, Septianto Aldiansyah, Amniar Ati, Fitriyani Saudi

Applied Environmental Research

Landslides are natural disasters that are active if there is an interaction of environmental factors that are considered to control them, especially in mountainous areas. This study developed a landslide susceptibility map in Pidie Regency via the Dempster-Shafer (DS), statistical index (SI), and certainty factor (CF) models. A total of 957 landslide events were mapped, 70% of which were used for modeling, whereas the remaining events were used to validate the model output. Fourteen layers of conditioning factors were used: elevation, slope, aspect, curvature, TWI, SPI, STI, NDVI, rainfall, distance from river, distance from road, distance from fault, LULC, and …

Assessment Of Landslide Susceptibility And Settlement Exposure Via Geospatial Techniques In Bulambuli Distrcit, Eastern Uganda, Andrew Mulabbi, John Calvin Esagu, Gertrude Akello, Remigio Turyahabwe

Applied Environmental Research

Landslide susceptibility is a significant concern in Elgon County, Uganda, particularly during the rainy season. This vulnerability is attributable to several factors, including steep slopes, fertile soils, and dense settlements on volcanic ridges. Landslide susceptibility maps are important in mitigating the risk particularly at the local level. The objectives of this study were 1) to model landslide susceptibility via an interpretable machine-learning model, 2) to identify the most influential factors for landslide susceptibility in the study area, and 3) to assess the exposure of settlements to landslide risk. This study employed the XGBoost model trained on nine conditioning factors via …

Exploration Of Indigeneous Biosurfactant-Producing Bacillus Sp. From Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil In Indonesia, Rizky Danang Susetyo, Wahyu Wilopo, Suwarno Hadisusanto, Endah Retnaningrum

Applied Environmental Research

Hydrocarbonolastic bacteria are valuable for the remediation of petroleum-polluted environments. The production of biosurfactants by such bacteria significantly enhances hydrocarbon bioavailability and increases remediation efficiency. One genus of hydrocarbonolastic bacteria with the potential to produce biosurfactants is Bacillus, yet strain-level diversity and local adaptations remain underexplored.Tthis study aimed to isolate and characterize hydrocarbonolastic bacteria belonging to the Bacillus genus from soil samples collected at Geopetroleum Teksas Wonocolo, Kedewan District, Bojonegoro Regency, Indonesia, which is a historically underreported hydrocarbon site. Additionally, the capacity of Bacillus to synthesize biosurfactants was examined. Bacillus strains capable of biosur-factant production were identified via a polyphasic …