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Vol. 24, No. 1: Full Issue, University Of Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Mendeley: Cite Smarter Not Harder, Jennifer Stockton

Library Class: Lunch & Learn

Tired of manually formatting bibliographies and struggling to keep your research organized? This class introduces you to Mendeley, the free, powerful reference manager that will revolutionize how you handle citations. Learn how to quickly capture and organize references, generate bibliographies in various citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago), and deduplicate your results. Join us to save time, reduce errors, and focus on your research, not your formatting!

Emily Staker, Agents Of Change: The Role Of The Nfl Contract Advisor In The 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement, 23 U. Denv. Sports & Ent. L.J. 119 (2020)., Sophie Edbrooke

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

This Comment will examine the many ways that courts struggle to balance the right of publicity and the First Amendment. The main issue is that docudramas are an intermediary production between movies and documentaries, and producers are claiming the protections that exist for those two mediums also protect their works. There has been only one Supreme Court case on the right of publicity. Since this ruling, however, lower courts have found that precedent to be too narrow and have decided cases individually. This has enabled courts to try docudrama right of publicity cases with a multitude of tests.

This Comment …

The Right Way To Pay Intercollegiate Student-Athletes: A Legal Risk Analysis, Ian K. Schumaker, Leeann M. Lower-Hoppe

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

“How should student-athletes get paid?” This is the next big question in the intercollegiate sport industry. While the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) fights relentlessly to protect the amateurism of intercollegiate athletics, public pressure continues to mount for establishing a method of paying student-athletes beyond scholarships and educational expenses. There are two compensation methods frequently discussed by the media, fans and practitioners in the industry: 1) compensating student-athletes through the university, or 2) compensating student-athletes through their name, image and likeness (NIL).

Method I gives rise to legal issues pertaining to Title IX, Fair Labor Standards Act, worker’s compensation, vicarious …

Dribbling Around The First Amendment: Analyzing The Constitutionality Of University-Imposed Restrictions On Student-Athlete's Use Of Social Media, Jordan Berman

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Agents Of Change: The Role Of The Nfl Contract Advisor In The 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Emily Staker

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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A Re-Union For Mma: Reoccurring Issues Plaguing Mixed Marshal Arts Fighters And Potential Solutions, Jason Duncan

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Vol. 23, No. 1: Full Issue, University Of Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Reproductive Performance And Its Association With Esr, Prlr, Fshb Genes In Indigenous “I” Pigs, Do Duc Luc, Phan Thi Tuoi, Nguyen Thai Anh, Do Thi Hue, Nguyen Hoang Thinh

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Improving the reproductive performance of sows plays an important role in the pig industry, and it applies not only to commercial pigs but also to indigenous pigs. In this study, the polymorphisms of three genes, namely estrogen receptor (ESR), prolactin receptor (PRLR), and follicle-stimulating hormone beta subunit (FSHB) in the “I” pig population were investigated, and their associations with reproductive performance were evaluated. Ear tissue samples were collected from 151 fattening pigs and 126 sows across breeding farms in Vietnam for polymorphisms of the ESR, PRLR and FSHB genes. Three genotypes (AA, AB, and BB) were detected at the …

Evaluation Of Serum Microrna-375 Concentration In Dogs With Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study, Hyeongyeong Lee, Dohee Lee, Jayeon Park, Yeon Chae, Byeong-Teck Kang, Taesik Yun, Hakhyun Kim

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Serum microRNAs (miRNAs) serve as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for various diseases. The serum concentration of miRNA-375 (miR-375), which is abundantly expressed in pancreatic islet cells, is increased in dogs with experimentally induced pancreatic injury and naturally occurring acute pancreatitis. However, this has not been reported in dogs with diabetes mellitus (DM). This study aimed to compare the expression of serum cfa-miR-375 between dogs with DM and healthy dogs and examine changes in serum cfa-miR-375 levels after insulin administration in dogs with DM. Twenty dogs with DM and 18 healthy dogs were included. The relative expression of serum cfa-miR-375 using …

D.O. Physicians And Surgeon, American Osteopathic Association

Historical Films for Lectures

This film reel, created circa 1950s, explains what it means to be a Doctor of Osteopathy. The video walks people through the qualifications, courses, etc. of what it is like to attend College of Osteopathic Medicine as a student.

Service Dogs As An Intervention To Improve Sleep: A Systematic Review, Yvonne Monti, Sara Kuiken, Anna Owens, Rachel Madden, Skyler Roote

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

Purpose: The use of service dogs as a holistic intervention has grown significantly in the past 10 years. Studies report positive impacts of service dogs on primary and secondary symptoms associated with various disabilities. Dysfunctional sleep is a common symptom among individuals receiving service dog assistance. This study investigates the efficacy of service dogs in improving co-occurring sleep dysfunction in handlers with various conditions.

Methods: A comprehensive search of Science Direct, ProQuest Psychology Journals, PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, and 11 studies met inclusion criteria. Data extraction and quality assessment were conducted by …

Norfolk Flooding And Its Effect On Nutrient And Enterococcus Levels, Malachi R. Stephens

Knowledge and Creativity Expo

Tidal flooding is common in the City of Norfolk, VA due to high rates of sea rise in the region, as well as the region’s subsidence. This has led to increases in flooding at high tide, especially during the spring tide portion of the tidal cycle.  At high tide water from the Elizabeth and Lafayette Rivers can flood the landscape directly or can rise out of storm drains. This floodwater often stays on land for long periods of time and can deliver contaminants back into the rivers. To determine the amounts of nutrients and Enterococcus, a fecal indicator, delivered to …

Fortification Of Flour Cultivated In The Territory Of The Republic Of Uzbekistan With Own Iron And Zinc, Nodira B. Kurbanova, Gulnoza Z. Djakhangirova, Bakhtiyar I. Kurbanov, Dase D. Klava

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of the study is to investigate the regional characteristics of iron and zinc content in wheat and flour produced in Uzbekistan using instrumental neutron activation analysis, and on this basis to provide a scientific justification for effective approaches to flour fortification and the preservation of micronutrients during grain processing. The study analyzed wheat flour produced from grain grown in five regions of Uzbekistan (Khorezm, Surkhandarya, Bukhara, Tashkent, and Fergana). Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) was applied for the first time in Uzbekistan to comprehensively assess the microelement composition of flour. It was found that fortification using natural sources …

Kinetic Investigation Of The Sn2 Reaction Between Piperidine And Chloroacetic Acid Using Atr-Ftir Spectroscopy, Sadoqat O. Mamatkulova, Oytura S. Maksumova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

In this study, the kinetic characteristics of the nucleophilic substitution (SN2) reaction between piperidine and chloroacetic acid were investigated in real time at 50, 60, and 70 °C using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. The spectral analysis revealed a gradual decrease in the C–Cl stretching vibration in the 710–730 cm⁻¹ region and a simultaneous increase in absorption bands corresponding to the C–N bond in the 1020–1250 cm⁻¹ region, confirming the consistent progression of the reaction. Analysis of the conversion function X(t) showed values of X = 0.669 at 50 °C, X = 0.826 at 60 °C, and X = 0.970 at 70 °C, …

Classification Of Land Cover In Sentinel-2 Imagery Using Machine Learning Models, Ehsan Ali Al-Zubaidi, Mohammed Ridha Hammoodi, Ahmed Naser Alzurfi

Al-Bahir

Remote sensing data of medium resolution are commonly used to classify land cover, and machine learning (ML) models have taken on a central aspect in the necessary data analysis. Ordinarily, land cover is coded on a pixel basis on the basis of Digital Number (DN) values, which in turn are computed across several spectral bands. This paper is concerned with land cover mapping in Mosul, Iraq, based on satellite images captured by Sentinel-2. Two platforms featuring unsupervised classification algorithms were used, Google Earth Engine and ArcMap, making it possible to use K-means and X-means in Google Earth Engine and ISO …

The Daily Gamecock: March 2026, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

2026

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Interview With Orca Award Winner David Forsythe, Unl Political Science; International Human Rights, Mark A. Griep, David Forsythe

UNL ORCA Interview Series

Prof. David Forsythe was awarded the ORCA in 1982. He was born in North Carolina and earned a bachelor’s in political science from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. Next, he earned a master’s and doctorate in Politics from Princeton University in New Jersey. In 1973, he joined UNL as an associate professor of political science and was soon promoted to full professor. In 1993, he became chair of his department and received the Charles J. Mach Distinguished Professorship of Political Science. He has authored, co-authored, or edited about 30 books on was International Human Rights, Law, and Politics, and has …

Qualitative Analysis Of Emotion Schemes Theory Of Compassion Satisfaction In Emotion - Focused Therapy, Bronislava Šoková, Lenka Janík Blašková, Katarína Greškovičová, Júlia Halamová

The Qualitative Report

There is little to no research focused on the qualitative understanding of compassion satisfaction among helping professionals, despite the demanding nature of the profession. Our aim was to examine how helping professionals experience compassion satisfaction through the lens of emotion scheme theory applied in emotion-focused therapy. Eight helping professionals were randomly selected from the pool of 29 participants representing a convenience sample, with the age range from 20 to 44 years. Data were collected via online in-depth interviews with open-ended questions concerning emotion scheme of their intense experience of compassion satisfaction. To analyze the data, phenomenology and consensual qualitative analysis …

Residential Life As An Equity Strategy For First-Year Persistence Among First-Generation, Low-Income, And Racially Minoritized Students, Joshua Kwaku Addai

Poster Presentations

Despite decades of research on student retention, first-year attrition continues to disproportionately affect first-generation, low-income, and racially minoritized students. Institutional responses have largely emphasized financial aid, advising reform, and classroom-based interventions. However, students spend much of their first year within residential environments; spaces that profoundly shape belonging, identity development, and daily engagement. This study argues that residential life is not merely a housing function but a critical, and often underexamined, site of equity-driven student persistence. Drawing on Tinto’s theory of academic and social integration and Museus’s Culturally Engaging Campus Environments (CECE) model, this literature review synthesizes interdisciplinary research to examine …

Depression And Hypertension Among U.S. Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Nhanes Data, Abimbola Sola-Aremu

Poster Presentations

Objectives

Depression and hypertension are prevalent chronic conditions in the United States and may co-occur due to shared behavioral and physiological risk factors. This study examined the association between depression and hypertension among U.S. adults using nationally representative survey data.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from the 2021–2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Depression was defined as a Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score ≥10. Hypertension was defined by measured systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg, self-reported physician diagnosis, or antihypertensive medication use. Participant characteristics were compared by depression status using …

Sweep Angle Effects Of Flow Over A Seal Whisker-Inspired Undulated Cylinder, Trevor Dunt, Christin T. Murphy, Ondrej Fercak, Raúl Bayoán Cal, Jennifer A. Franck

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Flow over a seal whisker-inspired undulated cylinder at swept back angles is computationally investigated, comparing the vortex shedding, forces, and wake characteristics to those of an equivalent smooth geometry. Numerous prior studies have demonstrated that undulated cylinders can reduce mean drag and unsteady lift oscillations; however, none have isolated the effects of the sweep angle resulting from whisker positioning in flow. Inspired by the active control seals exert over their whiskers while navigating and sensing in unsteady aquatic environments, this study investigates how such orientation influences the hydrodynamic performance of the geometry. Simulations are performed of flow across a rigid, …

Collaborative Care For Depression In Chronic Illness: A Narrative Review, Chun Wong, German E. Corso

School of Medicine Publications

Background: Depression commonly coexists with chronic medical illness and is associated with impaired self-management, poor adherence, increased healthcare utilization, and higher mortality.

Objective: To synthesize evidence published between 2000 and late 2025 on the effectiveness of the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for depression in adults with chronic medical illness, with particular attention to contemporary U.S. implementation, policy, and equity considerations.

Methods: A narrative review of randomized controlled trials, pragmatic and implementation studies, systematic reviews, and policy analyses was conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus. Evidence addressing collaborative care for depression in adults with chronic medical illness was identified and synthesized …

Weakening Relations Over Duals Of Limit Ordinals, Nikolaos Galatos, Isis A. Gallardo

Mathematics: Faculty Scholarship

We prove that all varieties generated by weakening relation algebras over duals of limit ordinals have a decidable equational theory. We also show that there are only countably-many such varieties and they form a chain that embeds in. The time warp algebra is isomorphic to one of these weakening relation algebras (over the dual of the naturals), so we obtain the main result of a recent publication as a special case. The algebras we study connect to the theory of relation algebras, to time warps and graded modalities, and to the algebraic semantics of substructural logics. Our methods are inspired …

Design, Synthesis, And Bioevaluation Of Moxifloxacin Hydrazide Metal Complexes: Integrated Spectroscopic, Computational, Antimicrobial, And Anticancer Investigations, Abbas Mamdoh Abbas, Sara Reda Fisal, Ibrahim A.I. Ali, W. Christropher Boyd, Haitham F. Kalil, Adel Sayed Orabi

Chemistry Faculty Publications

This study reports the synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, and biological evaluation of a novel moxifloxacin hydrazide derivative (MOX-H) and its metal complexes with Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), VO(IV), and Gd(III). The ligand was synthesized by hydrazinolysis of moxifloxacin hydrochloride, and the resulting hydrazide was subsequently complexed with the respective metal salts. The interaction between MOX-H and the metal ions yielded the corresponding complexes, formulated as [Co(H2O)Cl(MOX-H)2]Cl & centerdot;2.5H2O, [Ni(H2O)Cl(MOX-H)2]Cl.4.5H2O, [VO(MOX-H)2]SO4.3.5H2O, [Gd (H2O)(MOX-H)2(NO3)2]NO3.2H2O, and [Cu(MOX-H)2(H2O)Cl]Cl & centerdot;xH2O (where x = 2, 2.5, 0.5, for products synthesized via template, microwave-assisted, and hydrothermal methods, respectively). The synthesized analogues were characterized by elemental analysis (CHN), FT-IR, …

The River Of Life In Flannery O'Connor's "The River", Abbi L. Peo

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis examines the role of the River in “The River” by Flannery O’Connor.  O’Connor’s fiction consistently explores the workings of grace and “The River” is no exception. In the story, the River functions as a metaphor for Christ’s grace. Most literary critics focus on the disconcerting drowning of the young protagonist, Harry Ashfield, an example of O’Connor’s signature use of the grotesque to facilitate her characters’ encounters with grace. However, this emphasis on Harry often obscures the broader role of the River within the narrative. When the story’s analysis is limited to Harry’s death, critics overlook how the River …

Impact Of Burnout And Sleep Deprivation On The Clinical Performance Of Neurology Residents: A Cross-Sectional Country Wide Study, Bandar N. Aljafen, Walaa S. Alkhamis, Rahmah M. Alsawad, Israa B. Alhamoud, Zahra B. Alamer, Waad A. Alshanqiti, Rawan M. Alenez

Neurosciences

Objective: To assess burnout (BU) and sleep deprivation (SD) among neurology residents and their impact on clinical performance (CP). This study is based on a neurology residents from Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This multi-centric, cross-sectional study invited 214 registered neurology residents in the country; 179 participated in the study. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Medical Council of Canada’s Physicians’ Self-Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ) were used to evaluate burnout (BU) and sleep deprivation (SD) among neurology residents and their impact on clinical performance (CP).

Results: Of the total 214 registered neurology residents, 179 participated in …

(W)Holistic Approaches: Empowering The Whole Of Child, Annette Johnson, Tiarnah Hamlin, Jack Lundie-Jenkins, Erin King, Karen Malyon, Jennifer Cartmel

International Journal of Playwork Practice

Holistic approaches are an evolving pedagogy in the Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) sector that, despite its recognised value, remain an elusive practice for many educators. This ambiguity has been acknowledged in My Time Our Place (MTOP): Framework for School Age Care in Australia 2.0 (AGDE, 2022). In alignment with this process, the ability for OSHC and extended learning to empower children’s self-identities is fundamental to supporting their holistic development. In a world emerging from the coronavirus pandemic, the ongoing impacts on children – the result of physical separation and societal stressors – cannot be ignored. Accordingly, the child’s …

Unl Authorship And Open Access Citation Impacts After A Decade (2015-2024): A Preliminary Report On Articles Indexed By Elsevier’S Scopus, David C. Tyler, Pei-Ying Chen, Erica Defrain

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: White Papers

The authors addressed the following research questions:

• Did the articles with UNL Lead Authors produce more citations than articles with UNL Contributing Authors?
• Did OA, as identified by Scopus at the journal and article levels, generate more citations?
• Were citation totals associated with the number of extra-publisher OA avenues?
• Were some publishers associated with higher citation counts than others?
• Did some subjects, by Library of Congress classification, generate more citations than others?

Evaluating Runtime Monitoring For Reinforcement Learning-Based Flight Control, Andrew Zubyk

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

Ensuring safety in adaptive flight controls systems is an ongoing challenge in aviation, especially as advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) trend upwards. Reinforcement learning is becoming more common in aerospace applications due to the ability to improve these models through training.  While models such as reinforcement learning enable controllers to learn complex behaviors from interaction with the environment, their unpredictability in novel or disturbed conditions raises severe concerns in safety-critical domains. This research investigates the integration of runtime monitoring, a real-time assurance technique, with reinforcement learning-based flight controllers to ensure safety and reliability during flight. By supervising …