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Mega-Influencers And Brand Dynamics: Shaping Attitudes Toward Leading And Challenger Brandsthrough Electronic Word Of Mouth, Riccardo Rialto, Lamberto Zollo, Kacy Kim, Sukki Yoon

Mathematics and Economics Faculty Journal Articles

The aim of this paper is to explore how mega‐influencers' electronic word of mouth (eWOM) messages on social media influence consumers' brand attitudes in duopolistic markets. Through three experimental studies, we observe that when mega‐ influencers send positive (vs. negative) eWOM messages about a leading brand, followers form positive (vs. negative) brand attitudes, but these effects fail to occur when influencers back challenger brands. The findings are consistent across three duopolistic market rivals (Apple vs. Samsung; UPS vs. FedEx; Nike vs. Adidas), three social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and X), and four mega‐influencers (Marques Brownlee, Gary Vaynerchuk, Kanye West, and …

Time And Imagined Futures In Eastern African Art Forms, Alex Perullo

Politics, Law, and Society Faculty Journal Articles

This article introduces the NJAS special issue “Art and Imagined Futures in Eastern Africa”, edited by Alex Perullo, Claudia Böhme, and Christina Woolner, and has not been peer-reviewed. Artists in eastern Africa use songs, poems, fiction, cartoons, and other artistic forms to explore their lived experiences and future possibilities. Through their art they can envision alternatives to their current experiences, contest social and political problems, and reveal the dangers of complacency. They can also grapple with regret at missed opportunities or develop a sense of longing for a future that could or should have been had different decisions been made. …

Turtleheads, Iridoids, And Checkerspots, W. John Hayden

Biology Faculty Publications

This article follows the story of how a plant, a molecule, and an herbivore interact with each other. The plant, of course, is White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra), the 2024 VNPS Wild􀏐lower of the Year; the molecule is something called an iridoid glycoside; and the herbivore is the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydras phaeton).

Fund Kinship Caregivers To Help Keep Families Together, Not Separate Them, Joshua Gupta-Kagan

Faculty Scholarship

Money impacts relationships. And when the money involved is a foster care subsidy to kinship caregivers, it can drive a wedge in relationships between parents and kinship caregivers that should be strengthened, not strained. Unfortunately, foster care funding incentivizes the “relational disruption”1 endemic to foster care, when it should instead support family members coming together to support each other and their children.

In contrast, Medicaid funding has increasingly supported family members taking care of each other and can provide child welfare with a model for funding family caregiving without disrupting relationships and without even requiring a family court or foster …

Adherence To Governance Patterns: How Institutional Work And Knowledge Dissemination Influence The Institutionalization Of Brazilian Industrial Clusters?, Mácio Jacometti, Sandro A. Gonçalves, Leandro Bonfim, Luiz C. Oliveira

Faculty Journal Articles

Purpose – This article examines how the institutional work of inducing agents and the dissemination of knowledge among induced immersed actors have influenced adherence to governance standards in Brazilian industrial clusters.

Theoretical framework – We use institutional theory to frame the relationships between embedded firms through regulatory, normative, and cultural-cognitive pillars and the view of field-level agents engaged in institutional work, who share knowledge to induce adherence to governance standards.

Design/methodology/approach – We adopted a mixed methods research design, examining 96 companies in three Brazilian industrial clusters. We used WABA analysis to test our model within and between clusters using …

Legal Support For Local Election Officials, Rebecca Green

Faculty Publications

Local election officials (“LEOs”) face enormous pressure. They must administer elections when a wide swath of the American public has grown mistrustful of their work; they increasingly face ominous personal attacks and threats; they cope with chronic underfunding of elections; and they must navigate frequent changes in the law governing elections. Lawyers provide a critical avenue of support for local election officials. They provide guidance on how to implement legislative mandates and judicial orders; they anticipate and prevent disputes from arising; and they represent election officials when they or their offices are sued—a more common occurrence today than ever. Although …

Lethal Phenotypes In Mendelian Disorders, Pilar Cacheiro, Samantha Lawson, Ignatia B Van Den Veyver, Gabriel Marengo, David Zocche, Stephen A Murray, Michael Duyzend, Peter N Robinson, Damian Smedley

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Purpose: Existing resources that characterize the essentiality status of genes are based on either proliferation assessment in human cell lines, viability evaluation in mouse knockouts, or constraint metrics derived from human population sequencing studies. Several repositories document phenotypic annotations for rare disorders; however, there is a lack of comprehensive reporting on lethal phenotypes.

Methods: We queried Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man for terms related to lethality and classified all Mendelian genes according to the earliest age of death recorded for the associated disorders, from prenatal death to no reports of premature death. We characterized the genes across these lethality categories, …

Post-Trial Responsibilities In Pragmatic Clinical Trials: Fulfilling The Promise Of Research To Drive Real-World Change, Stephanie R Morain, P Pearl O'Rourke, Joseph Ali, Vasiliki Rahimzadeh, Devon K Check, Hayden B Bosworth, Jeremy Sugarman

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

While considerable scholarship has explored responsibilities owed to research participants at the conclusion of explanatory clinical trials, no guidance exists regarding responsibilities owed at the conclusion of a pragmatic clinical trial (PCT). Yet post-trial responsibilities in PCTs present distinct considerations from those emphasized in existing guidance and prior scholarship. Among these considerations include the responsibilities of the healthcare delivery systems in which PCTs are embedded, and decisions about implementation for interventions that demonstrate meaningful benefit following their integration into usual care settings-or deimplementation for those that fail to do so. In this article, we present an overview of prior scholarship …

The Youth Tax In Parole Hearings, David M. N. Garavito, Amelia Hritz, John H. Blume

South Carolina Law Review

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The Children Are Our Future (Not Our Future Criminals): Protecting South Carolina's Youngest Citizens By Setting A Minimum Age Of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction, Peggy D. Nicholson

South Carolina Law Review

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Alone & Afraid: The Need For Elimination Of Solitary Confinement In South Carolina, Sydney Ford

South Carolina Law Review

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Rethinking Youth Release: An Analysis Of The South Carolina Board Of Juvenile Parole In The Context Of The Evolving Landscape Of Reforms Of Juvenile Release Authorities, Aleksandra Chauhan

South Carolina Law Review

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University Of Kentucky Libraries' Libqual+ Report 2024, Julene L. Jones

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

Report of University of Kentucky's 2024 LibQUAL+ results

City Of Concord, Fy 2024 Annual Report, Concord Town Representatives

Concord, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Perceived Context Typicality And Beliefs In The Generalizability Of Management Research Findings, Przemyslaw Hensel, Adam Tatarynowicz

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Despite growing calls for a greater internationalization of management research, the discipline still struggles with the challenge of integrating diverse national contexts. While recent decades have seen a change toward a more equitable treatment of all national contexts, the belief that research conducted outside the United States is less generalizable remains strong. In this research note, we explore the general perceptions of what is considered a “typical” study context by associating them with authors' variable tendencies to report threats to external validity. Using a sample of 400 papers from seven top-tier management journals, we find that research based on non-US …

Examining Enrollment & Engagement In A Hospital-Based Violence Prevention Intervention Study At A Level 1 Trauma Center, Leigh Frederick

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

BACKGROUND: Violence is a significant healthcare issue that affects the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Violence prevention and intervention programs are a powerful way to stop the revolving door of violent injury in our hospitals and communities. The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI), develops and connects violence intervention programs, promotes equity for victims of violence globally, and is dedicated to engaging patients during the window of opportunity when they are recovering in the hospital after a violent injury to reduce the chance of retaliation (related to the injury) and recurrence. A small body of research shows …

Menstrual Hygiene Amongst School Girls: Still A Messy Business, Naghma Rizvi, Saleema A. Gulzar, Tazeen S. Ali, Syeda Aleena Fazal, Alishah Aziz Gulzar, Yasmin Parpio, Rimsha Hirani

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Menstruation has become a taboo topic among adolescent females, affecting their reproductive health, particularly in more traditional South Asian nations such as Pakistan. The study highlights the societal silence surrounds menstruation, which leads to detrimental practices and attitudes among school-age females. The study reveals the sociocultural, psychological, and educational challenges that teenagers encounter. The presence of myths and misconceptions adds to unsanitary habits, which undermine education and reproductive health.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in urban Karachi. The participants were 850 unmarried school-going female adolescents aged 13 to 19. The data were collected using a pre-coded questionnaire. …

Use Of Social Media For Receiving Professional Support In Enhancing Mothers’ Lactation Self-Efficacy, Mehtab Lalwani, Zohra Kurji, Salma Rattani, Zahra Shaheen, Hussain Maqbool Ahmed Khuwaja, Shabina Ariff

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Insufficient support for breastfeeding and limited exclusive breastfeeding rates emphasize the need for high-impact approaches to enhance maternal confidence in lactation. Social media has emerged as a promising platform for professional support and information dissemination in this context. This review aims to examine the role of social media in providing professional lactation support to mothers in enhancing their lactation self-efficacy.
Method: Employing PRISMA guidelines, the review sought relevant literature on professional assistance in enhancing breastfeeding self-efficacy. Major databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and Science Direct, were meticulously queried using targeted keywords. Every selected article underwent screening for English …

Balancing Life After Spousal Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating The Mental Well-Being And Life Satisfaction Of Martyrs’ Wives, Mehreen Aslam, Ambreen Tharani, Yasmin Parpio, Rafat Jan

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: The wives who have lost their spouses in conflict zones are known as martyrs’ wives. After sacrificing the martyrs’ lives, their wives not only face the traumatic experience of losing their loved ones, but this loss may substantially affect their physical, socioeconomic, and emotional health. It may serve as a "vulnerability factor," raising the risk of depression.
Objective: To assess the levels of life satisfaction and mental well-being within the wives of martyrs residing in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the mental well-being and life satisfaction of martyrs’ wives living in Karachi Pakistan. …

Determinants Of Underutilization Of Maternal Health Services In Anc Clinics In Lmics: A Narrative Review, Jonathan Johnson, Rubeka Mansha, Abeer Musaddique

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is critical for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3.1 and 3.2, aiming to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, and to decrease neonatal and under-5 mortality rates. Despite its importance, approximately 830 women die daily from preventable pregnancy and childbirth causes, predominantly in low-resource settings.
Methods: The study conducted a comprehensive literature search from January 1, 2009, to December 30, 2020, focusing on delayed initiation of ANC in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The search used multiple databases and included observational research and Demographic …

Enhancing Maternal And Fetal Well-Being: Exploring The Determinants Of Preconception Care, Mahak Mehdi Hashim Mehdi Hashim, Nurmeen Anwar Ali

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Preconception care is the delivery of biomedical, behavioral, and social health interventions to women and couples of reproductive ages. The significance of care is emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO), as it greatly affects the quality of life of the mother and child. However, the uptake of pre-conception care services in Low and Middle-income countries (LMIC) such as Pakistan is low due to several factors. This discussion paper will identify some of the contextual factors related to the quality of health care services, acceptability due to cultural value beliefs, and affordability that largely influence the utilization of preconception care …

The Application Of Carbonate And Sediment Budgets To Assess The Stability Of Marginal Reef Systems, Shannon Dee, Adi Zweifler, Michael Cuttler, Jake Nilsen, Joshua Bonesso, Michael O'Leary, Nicola K. Browne

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Coral reefs and their associated landforms (carbonate islands and shorelines) are under increasing threat from the effects of anthropogenic climate change, including sea level rise (SLR). The ability of a reef to keep up with SLR depends on the rate of calcium carbonate accretion. Census-based carbonate budgets quantify rates of net calcium carbonate production on a reef and facilitate estimations of vertical reef accretion potential (RAP). To date, most carbonate budget studies have been undertaken in clear-water settings resulting in a limited understanding of how inshore reefs situated in more marginal environmental settings are functioning now and under future climate …

The Combined Effect Of Weisella Cibaria And Fusarium Oxysporum Nanoparticles On Cervical Cancer Cells, Yusra Mb. Muhsin, Huda Zuheir Majeed, Ali Murtatha Hasan, Sundus Qasim Mohammed, Nadia Zuhair Jassim

Baghdad Science Journal

The predicted global cancer burden is expected to surpass 20 million new cancer cases by 2025. Despite recent advancements in tumor therapy, successful cancer treatment remains challenging. The emerging field of nanotechnology offers great opportunities for diagnosis, imaging, as well as treatment of cancer. The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by fungi is an ecologically clean and nontoxic method compared to other physical and chemical methods. The purpose of this study is to determine the Synergistic Effect of Combination Nanoparticles Synthesized from Fusarium oxysporum with Weisella cibaria against cervical cancer cells. The study has done from 2022 to March 2023 in …

Preparation, And Evaluation Of Waste Ground Tyre Rubber As Antioxidant, Antibacterial Activity And Anticorrosion Inhibitor For N80 Steel In 0.1n H3po4, Naeem T. Faili, Khawlah S. Burghal

Baghdad Science Journal

In this work, polybutadiene (PBD) was prepared from waste tires. The halogenated of polybutadiene was grafted with mono, di, and triethanolamine, the grafting was studied by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. And according to the thermal characteristics (TGA and DSC), the produced compound was thermally stable up to 202 °C. Using potentiodynamic polarization techniques, the adsorption and corrosion inhibiting effects of three grafting polymers on N80 steel in 0.1 N H3PO4 as aggressive environments were measured at four different temperatures: 25, 35, 45, and 55°C. The prepared polymers have excellent inhibition efficiency at high temperatures. The pBut-g-mono ethanol amine …

Enhancement Optical Characterized Of Tin Oxide In Polymer Polyvinyl Alcohol Colloid Prepared By Laser Ablation Method, Nadheer Jassim Mohammed, Zahraa Sabah Rasheed

Baghdad Science Journal

Nanocomposites are appropriate materials to meet emerging demands resulting from advances in science and technology. Components with novel structures and better efficiency compared to conventionally processed components are required for technological advances. In this research, polymer-inorganic colloidal nanocomposites can be created by using pulsed laser ablation for tin oxide nanoparticles in polyvinyl alcohol as a host. The optical characteristics and absorption spectra were used to look into the optical characteristics of the nanocomposite. The optical band gap (Eg) was measured; indirect transition values for pure polymer polyvinyl alcohol were determined to be 5 eV and 3.5 eV for PVA-SnO2 nanocomposite. …

Preparing A Compound Of New Nanoparticles Of Lactam, Pe To Improve Their Specifications, Suad Muhsin Ali, Sanaa A. Al Sahib

Baghdad Science Journal

This research deals with the properties of polyethylene (PE) using lactams with metallic nano-oxide compounds extracted from (clove) plants, specifically the flower buds of the clove tree as stabilizers and reducing agents, where the nano-oxide stabilizes and covers the natural polymer. The study aims to show that the nano-oxide performs the best bonding of the prepared composites, due to the increased surface area, and thus can bind to the prepared polymer and ability of electronic stability is due to a large number of bonds, which allow the electronic charge to be distributed and then dispersed outside the surface of the …

Molecular Docking, Synthesis And Evaluation For Antioxidant And Antibacterial Activity Of New Oxazepane And Benzoxazepine Derivatives, Athra G. Sager, Jawad Kadhim Abaies, Zeena R. Katoof

Baghdad Science Journal

In the field of molecular simulations, molecular docking is a method that can determine the optimal and preferred orientation of a certain molecule related to another when they are coupled to create a stable complex. The strength of the association, or binding affinity, between two molecules can be predicted using knowledge of their preferred orientation. In this study, a series of prepared compounds were evaluated for their binding modes, potential interactions, and target binding locations. Some derivatives 1,3-oxazepane, and 1,3-benzoxazepine were prepared from three Schiff bases compounds (1S-3S). The compounds (1S-3S) were reacted with succinic anhydride and phthalic anhydride to …

Human Amylin As A Novel Diagnostic Marker For Hypothyroidism In Iraqi Patients, Duha Khalil Ibrahim, Layla Othman

Baghdad Science Journal

Amylin is a peptide hormone that the pancreas cell secretes along with insulin. As a neuroendocrine hormone that sends a specific signal to the brain, amylin is essential for maintaining homeostasis in the metabolism. The goal of the current study is to determine the role of Amylin as a diagnostic marker of hypothyroidism. The 120 samples were divided into two groups (80 patients with hypothyroidism) and the second group (40 healthy people). Amylin levels significantly increased compared to the control group in the group with hypothyroidism, according to the data (p < 0.001). Amylin levels raised in Iraqi patients with Hypothyroidism. Amylin a good diagnostic marker for Hypothyroidism with most accurately, sensitively cut off value 51.

Removing Basic Fuchsine Dye By Adsorption Over Cuco2o4 Nanocomposite As An Active Adsorbent Surface, Ali A. Kadhim, Muneer A. Al-Da’Amy, Salah H. Kadhim, Eman Talib Kareem

Baghdad Science Journal

This study involves the synthesis of CuCo2O4 spinel-type nanocomposite. This material was synthesized using the co-precipitation method and characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-rays Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). The activity of the synthesized materials was investigated by following removing basic fuchsine (BF) dye from its aqueous solution by adsorption. Different adsorption parameters were conducted involving the dose of adsorbent surface, time of adsorption, pH of the medium, and temperature. The optimum removal efficiency was around 97 % at contact time 5 minutes, 0.005g of dose the surface adsorbent, pH …

Oscillation Of The Impulsive Hematopoiesis Model With Positive And Negative Coefficients, Iman Sabeeh Hadeed, Hussain Ali Mohamad

Baghdad Science Journal

In this paper, the problem of oscillating solutions for an impulsive hematopoiesis model with positive and negative coefficients is investigated. There are several evolutionary processes, which frequently encounter dramatic shifts at specific times and are sensitive to short-term perturbations. As a result, we construct several oscillation criteria that are either brand-new or enhance many of recent findings in the literature. We also give illustrations of how impulsiveness affects the oscillating solutions of the hematopoiesis model.