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Fostering Cyber Defense: Investigating Effective Methods To Enhance Cybersecurity Awareness, Dmitri H. Morris

Emerging Writers

In the current rapidly evolving digital era, the importance of cybersecurity has become paramount, with millions of records stolen daily and the cost of cybercrime reaching trillions of dollars annually. While the importance of cybersecurity is increasing, many individuals continue to implement poor cybersecurity practices, such as utilizing weak password construction strategies, opening phishing attachments, and handling data irresponsibly. These practices place individuals and the entities that employ them at risk, highlighting a critical need for greater cybersecurity awareness. Addressing this need requires effective strategies to increase awareness and alter individual behaviors. This paper provides a thorough examination of two …

Artificial Intelligence And Intellectual Property, Part Iii: Ip Protection For Ai-Assisted Inventions And Creative Works, Joshua Landau

American University Business Law Review

Chairman Darrell Issa, Ranking Member Hank Johnson, distinguished members of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet ("Subcommittee") of the Committee on the Judiciary ("Judiciary Committee"), on behalf of the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and its members, thank you for this opportunity to share our views on intellectual property (IP) protection for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted works and inventions.

Without Noncompete Agreements, Can Employers Keep A (Trade) Secret?, Cynthia L. Dahl

American University Business Law Review

Data, algorithms, and proprietary information and processes are critical assets for increasing numbers of companies. Since information assets often cannot be protected through patent, companies may instead rely on trade secret law. To meet the legal standard of a trade secret, companies must show that their information assets confer a competitive advantage to them by virtue of the secret status, and that they have taken reasonable measures to preserve the secrecy.

One of the reliable methods companies use to maintain secrecy, and to show that they have taken the required reasonable measures, is the use of restrictive covenants. Traditionally, companies …

Litigating The Gaza Crisis: Legal And Political Strategies In South Africa V. Israel, Michael Ramsden

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review

The article examines the strategic use of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case of South Africa v. Israel, highlighting how states leverage the ICJ to influence international relations beyond legal compliance. It evaluates the efficacy of the ICJ's provisional measures in addressing the conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the intersection of legal strategy with political and humanitarian objectives.

Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Use And Patient-Reported Well-Being Among Individuals With Diabetes And Obesity: Evidence From The All Of Us Research Program, Tinsae Gashachew Admassu

Public Health Theses

Abstract Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, with growing interest in their potential effects on mental health and functional outcomes. However, clinical trials often exclude individuals with psychiatric comorbidities, limiting generalizability. Objective: To examine the association between GLP-1 RA use and self-reported mental health and functional outcomes in individuals with diabetes and obesity using real-world data from the All of Us Research Program. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 53,127 adults with type 2 diabetes and 35,430 adults with obesity who had both EHR and survey data. GLP-1 RA users were …

Subsidized And Forgotten: The Quiet Erosion Of The Supplemental Security Income Program In American Social Policy, Johntrell Bowles

Public Health Theses

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program was created to guarantee a basic level of income security for the nation's most economically vulnerable populations: low-income elderly adults, people who are blind, and individuals with disabilities. Despite this foundational mission, SSI has stagnated over the past fifty years, becoming increasingly inadequate in addressing the economic and social realities of those it was designed to support.

This thesis examines how congressional neglect, enduring stigma toward welfare recipients, and outdated policy structures have eroded SSI’s ability to fulfill its original promise. Grounded in a critical social policy framework and informed by the author's professional …

State Performance Plan / Annual Performance Report: Part C, For State Formula Grant Programs Under The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, For Reporting On Ffy 2023, Tennessee, Tennessee Early Intervention System, Tennessee. Department Of Intellectual And Development Disabilities, United States. Department Of Education

Annual Performance Reports

The Annual Performance Report is a federal report to the Office of Special Education Program (OSEP) on the performance of the state’s early intervention program on several compliances and results indicators of quality.

33rd Sunday In Ordinary Time - 16 November 2025, Angela Mccarthy

Pastoral Liturgy

No abstract provided.

Rukeyser Biannual, No. 3 (Spring 2025), Muriel Rukeyser Living Archive

Rukeyser Biannual

No abstract provided.

Brief Of Amici Curiae In Support Of Plaintiff–Appellant Seeking Reversal, Nat’L Org. For Women–N.Y.C. V. U.S. Dep't Of Def., Dkt. No. 25-71 (2d Cir. 2025), Yelena Duterte

Court Documents and Proposed Legislation

No abstract provided.

From 1957 To 2023: How The Supreme Court Prevented Little Rock Schools From Achieving The Ideal Of Desegregation, Nyssa Kruse

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

No abstract provided.

“Change Is Inevitable”: How The First Amendment Safety-Valve Theory Can Expand Protections For Student Expression, Leslie Klein, Jonathan Peters

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

This article challenges the traditional notion that the regulation and protection of student expression in public schools should be based primarily or exclusively on the marketplace theory, which often reinforces the status quo. The safety valve theory is more appropriate and should be applied, especially in the current political and social climate, to inspire an expansion of student speech and press rights that would support expressive activities seeking to change the public discourse around important issues. Students who can speak freely will be more willing to accept decisions that go against them, and a school environment in which passionate or …

Adopted Into Debt?, Grace Palcic

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

While adoption procedures differ from state to state, every state uses some variation of the best interest of the child standard to determine the outcome of an adoption proceeding. To gather information for the best interest determination, states have created the home study process to investigate prospective adoptive families. A home study allows social workers and/or private adoption agencies to look at the needs of the child, the ability of the parents to care for the child, the existing familial dynamics, the safety of the physical home, the perceived moral character and reputation of the parents, mental and physical health …

Crip The Law: Representation As A Key Component Of Liberation Lawyering, Marissa Ditkowsky

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

No abstract provided.

The Failure Of Fcc Diversity Initiatives: A Postmortem And A Proposal, Christopher Terry, David Pritchard

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

No abstract provided.

Examining The Disclosure Of Sensitive Information Through Mobile Applications: A Privacy Calculus And Warning Experiment On Location-Based Services, Dwayne A. Ford

CCAC Theses and Dissertations

Smartphones and mobile applications have become all but ubiquitous in society. These applications provide a plethora of functions both in standalone and network configurations. Many of these popular applications utilize Location-Based Services (LBS) to deliver value to the user. Whether for navigation, transportation or social interactions, sharing information is essential when using these applications. While LBS applications provide various benefits, the sharing of location data also creates significant privacy risks. In many cases, users are unaware of the real risks and continue to share their location data in exchange for the benefits the application provides.

The problem identified in this …

Development Of A Phishing Risk Exposure Taxonomy On Mobile Devices In The Healthcare Industry, Christopher P. Collins

CCAC Theses and Dissertations

Phishing emails accessed on mobile devices present substantial risks to healthcare organizations when employees often operate under high cognitive load and with limited cybersecurity training. Despite widespread security awareness initiatives, healthcare workers continue to engage with phishing content on mobile platforms, posing threats to organizational data. Given the high value of healthcare data and the increasing sophistication of phishing schemes targeting healthcare professionals, there is a pressing need to enhance their ability to recognize phishing indicators on mobile devices.

This study developed and validated a Healthcare Workers Phishing Risk Exposure (HWPRE) taxonomy, designed to classify healthcare workers based on their …

Emulating God’S Heart In Embracing And Regulating Our God-Given Emotions, Cyndie Claypool De Neve

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Christians need a Bible-based tool to help them move from emotionally dysregulated to emotionally regulated. Instead of processing their emotions, some Christians have a tendency to ignore and suppress their emotions, which can lead to poor mental health, unfulfilling relationships, and emotionally dysregulated behaviors such as overeating, rage, and various addictions. This doctoral project explored theological, literary, and field research to create a tool to help Christians move from feeling emotionally dysregulated to emotionally regulated. The biblical examples of God, Jesus, the Prophet Elijah, and King David were combined with secular research on emotional granularity, gratitude journaling, confession, and prayer, …

Peer Mentoring In Education: Academic And Social Outcomes For Students With Disabilities, Mackenzie Peterson

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores the academic and social outcomes of peer mentoring for students with disabilities, as well as the outcomes for peer mentors themselves. Through a review of research, the findings indicate that peer tutoring and mentoring have significantly improved academic outcomes in various areas, including reading comprehension, math problem-solving, and increasing content knowledge in subjects such as social studies, for students with disabilities. Peer mentoring also fostered greater social inclusion by reducing bullying behaviors, improving student engagement, and classroom behavior. It was also found that peer mentors themselves experienced personal growth with greater leadership skills, self-esteem, empathy, and positive …

Reading Motivation And Achievement: Exploring Theories, Strategies, And School Climate Contexts, Andrea L. Esterly

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This literature review examined the intersection of self-efficacy and motivation, and their impact on reading achievement. The analysis demonstrated how motivation and context support and shape students’ reading outcomes. This synthesis of peer-reviewed research (2014–2024) from ERIC, PsycINFO, and JSTOR highlights Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a lens for understanding reading motivation through competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Evidence shows that fluency strategies (prosody, repeated reading, and arts integration) enhance pacing, comprehension, and engagement, while supportive school climates (characterized by safety, teaching, and relationships) further sustain motivation. The evidence underscores the importance of integrating motivational supports, fluency instruction, and student-centered practices to …

Novel Human Factors Challenges, Unexpected Events, And Safety Hazards Associated With Operation Of Battery-Powered Evtol Aircraft, Kendall Carmody, Bhoomin Chauhan, Maureen Namukasa, Yarisse Adorno, Meredith Carroll

Aeronautics Faculty Publications

As the AAM industry approaches its respective takeoff, novel dimensions of aircraft design, including propulsion systems and pilot interfaces, have emerged. These new and often complex dimensions result in operations differing from traditional aviation contexts, with the potential to influence pilot behavior and decision-making (Mendolia et al., 2022). There are also novel safety-critical events that pilots must be prepared to cope with on battery-powered aircraft. To examine these issues, we conducted an interview study with 11 pilots and engineers who have either flown, worked on, or conducted research pertaining to electrically powered aircraft. During the interview process, the participants were …

Ministry Organization Response To The Mental Health Crisis, Bryn L. Wood

Senior Honors Theses

The mental health crisis has been negatively affecting individuals across the globe for about half a century, only growing in its impact each year. However, following the Covid-19 pandemic, mental health crises skyrocketed. This is especially true for youth and young adults as physical isolation has altered many facets of their lives. This thesis will explore the mental health crisis, as well as the way it has impacted youth and young adult organizations. Specifically, it will discuss research on recommended ways for these organizations to respond to the mental health crisis through unique programming and how these practices have been …

From Soil To Society: Enhancing Local Food Systems Through Global And Cultural Insights, Rhiannon Marie Morgan

Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts

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Campus Connect, Katie Coates, Bella Wengappuly, Annabelle Brown, Kyie Salerno

Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts

This paper examines how university campus design can be strategically utilized to support student mental health, drawing on global examples to inspire improvements in the University of Montana’s (UM) campus planning. The University of Montana, like most college campuses worldwide, is currently facing pressing mental health challenges among the student body. College can be a highly stressful experience, where students encounter unique pressures that, without adequate support, can lead to mental health crises. Many universities across the globe have recognized the role of campus design in promoting mental well-being, and they have adopted innovative, student-centered design strategies to foster positive …

Portrayals Of Autism On Tv And Impact On Autistic Viewers’ Self Esteem, Sam Ryan

Scripps Senior Theses

Portrayals of autism on TV are frequently rife with negative portrayals and inaccuracies, but also contain positive portrayals (Jones et al., 2023). These inevitably both promote stigma and educate individuals about autistic individuals, and also serve to directly and/or indirectly impact their well being. The current study aims to explore how combinations of positive and negative TV portrayals of autism impact autistic viewers’ self esteem. Participants will be exposed to clips of fictional autistic characters on TV shows, and their self esteem will be assessed with the Self Esteem IAT. It is expected that participants who view higher ratios of …

Tackling Media Convergence: An Examination Of Video Game Influence In La Liga Live Streams, Melina Durre

Scripps Senior Theses

Following a partnership with gaming giant EA Sports, Spanish top-flight soccer league La Liga has begun to include various digitized elements reminiscent of video games in the broadcasts of their matches. This sponsorship has allowed La Liga to set itself apart from competitors through the creation of a unique viewing experience while simultaneously selling EA's product. Using aspects of media convergence theory, this project aims to explore the growing relationship between video games and live sports. These findings reflect a trend among younger generations, who want to get more out of their engagements with their favorite athletes and teams. As …

The Game Of Going Public: Market Timing, Information Asymmetry, And The Signaling Effects Of Initial Public Offerings (Ipos) In The Technology Industry, Kiana Seva

Scripps Senior Theses

My thesis explores the game of going public in the technology industry, specifically the strategic decision-making process of issuing an initial public offering (IPO), the advantages a company may gain from its market timing, and the signaling effects of its IPO. Existing research on this subject is vast but fragmented into areas that focus on the decision to go public, game theoretical analysis of the advantages, analysis of the advantages using quantitative data, and signaling effects. To address this gap, I developed and analyzed three game theoretic models which account for all these factors that affect the success of an …

Severance As Metaserial Dystopia: Penal Spectatorship And Critical Reintegration, Sofia Buntz

Scripps Senior Theses

Typical prison media, while purporting to represent incarceration and its social meaning to the public, transforms lived realities of state-sanctioned violence into entertainment spectacle and operates under strict material and ideological constraints that prevent it from meaningfully questioning the legitimacy and function of the prison as a built institution. The television series Severance (2022), however, represents incarceration in the form of the dystopian office-prison where the innies are trapped, employing metaserial and science fictional narrative mechanisms to critically implicate the spectator. The show’s science fictional premise links the explicit violence of incarceration to the more subtle form of disciplinary control …

Transcending Boundaries: Integrating Scientific Perspectives In Liberal Arts Education, Zlata Božac

GHEA21 Open Educational Resources

Transcending Boundaries: Integrating Scientific Perspectives in Liberal Arts Education confronts the enduring divide between the sciences and humanities, a split famously critiqued by C.P. Snow in his essay "The Two Cultures". While liberal arts education now includes natural sciences alongside humanities and social sciences, many Core Curriculum courses still fail to resonate with STEM students. These students often find such courses disconnected from their academic interests, perceiving them as irrelevant or lacking transferable skills.

This guide aims to bridge that gap by providing practical strategies and class exercises that integrate scientific thinking into the broader liberal arts framework. Drawing on …

Teaching Ai Through Student Research Projects: A Short Guide, Inesa Stolper

GHEA21 Open Educational Resources

This guide is based on practical experience designing and supervising research-based projects on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of social sciences and humanities education. Teaching about AI in these disciplines often presents specific challenges: the fast-changing nature of the field, the difficulty of connecting abstract concepts to real-world implications, and the need to make technical developments accessible without oversimplifying them. Moreover, traditional forms of assessment, such as essays, are being reshaped by the growing use of generative AI.

In this context, short research-based projects offer an engaging and flexible alternative. They encourage students to take ownership of their learning, …