Digital Commons Network^™

Taking Pride In Vegan Consumption: A Construal Level Theory Account Of Ad Message Appeal And Future Self Connectedness, Mona Safizadeh, Atefeh Yazdanparast, Reto Felix

Marketing Faculty Publications

Despite growing interest in vegan products, research examining the motivations, underlying psychological processes, and boundary conditions that drive consumer preference for vegan products remains limited. Drawing on theories of temporal self and appraisal theory, we find that an immediate message appeal (e.g., animal welfare), as compared to a future outcome message appeal (e.g., environmental benefits), leads to higher preference for vegan products. Anticipated consumption pride, but not guilt, mediates this relationship, highlighting the role of positive emotions in shaping ethical behavior. Furthermore, we examine how aligning the temporal orientation of advertising message appeals with individuals' construal mindsets, as primed by …

Intouch Week Of January 26, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Alcohol Use Disorder Yields Worse Prognosis Following Brain Hemorrhage 
• Love at NYMC 
• Student Spotlight: SOM Student Is Bridging Language Gaps in Neurology with AI

P*Law 2026, Cardozo Center For Public Service Law

2026 Event Invitations

Cardozo's commitment to public service is highlighted every January during Public Interest Law Advocacy Week (P*LAW), a series of events that includes daily panels and workshops featuring inspiring conversations about the practice of public interest law. Join us for P*LAW 2026, which will feature panels discussing how to navigate student loans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness, trans rights, a client interviewing workshop, and more! Students must RSVP on Symplicity for the events they plan to attend. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend any session, no RSVP required.

Disruptive Religion And Ethical Opposition: The Force Of Moral Authority In Indonesia’S Democratic Consolidation, Savran Billahi, Idris Thaha, Suryani Suryani, Mohammad Ezha Fachriza

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This article argues that democratic consolidation in Indonesia cannot be explained solely through the performance of formal institutions. By foregrounding ethical opposition as a missing variable in dominant consolidation theories, it shows that democracy has also been sustained by a normative infrastructure that legitimizes critique beyond institutional arenas. Based on qualitative historical analysis of Abdurrahman Wahid’s and Ahmad Syafii Maarif’s oppositional practices under the New Order and in the post-Reformasi period, the article finds that moral authority enabled non-institutional opposition to constrain state power, normalize dissent, and protect democratic quality. While both figures articulated a corrective and non-subversive mode of …

Factors Related To Digital Transformation In Local Government: A Scoping Review, Herry Soesanto, Margaretha Rumbekwan

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This study examines factors shaping digital transformation in local government and the mechanisms through which these factors influence implementation outcomes. Using a scoping review design, the study maps recent empirical and conceptual literature to capture the breadth and diversity of evidence. A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Springer, and EBSCOhost using the keywords “digital transformation” AND “local government”, limited to English-language publications published between 2021 and 2025. The search identified 246 records, of which 22 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. Extracted data were synthesized using a multi-level analytical framework encompassing individual, organizational, …

Legal Paradoxes Of Transition: Transitional Justice And The Rule Of Law Between Nürnberg And Saddam Hussein Trials, Rasha Abdelsamea Ahmed Baghdadi

Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT

This thesis critically examines the legal paradoxes embedded within transitional justice (TJ) discourse, using the Nürnberg and Saddam Hussein trials as case studies to interrogate the complex relationship between justice and the rule of law in TJ discourse. It highlights the inherent tension between forward-looking societal reforms and the pursuit of backward-looking justice, challenging the foundational assumptions of TJ as a universal tool for justice and peace. It also questions the validity and credibility of "transition" as a phase between the past and the future. It contends that TJ, driven by Western liberal epistemic foundations, functions as an exclusionary …

Balls, Boots, And Bats: Indo-Fijian Women Reimagining Sport, Masculinity, And Identity In The Global South, Rohini Balram

Journal of Global South Sport Studies

In Fiji, physicality and hegemonic masculinity are largely defined by rugby and the military, institutions dominated by Indigenous Fijian men, who are predominantly Christian, often marginalising other races, genders, religions, and sports. While research in the Global South has examined intersections of race and gender, little is known about how masculinity is understood across different sports, sporting icons, and contexts—particularly from the perspective of South Asian migrant women in Oceania with hybrid identities. This paper investigates how young Indo-Fijian women negotiate masculinity, identity, and agency through sport, Bollywood cinema, social media, and cultural narratives. Drawing on a year-long, multi-method participatory …

Stressors And Challenges Faced By Mexican American Caregivers Of Family Members With Alzheimer’S Disease, Romeo Escobar, Denise Longoria, John M. Gonzalez, Nelda Rodriguez

School of Social Work Faculty Publications

Mexican American caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease face unique stressors and challenges, which may be influenced by cultural, socioeconomic, and systemic factors. This population often assumes caregiving responsibilities based on strong cultural values of familismo which emphasizes family duty and collective care. However, this commitment can lead to increased emotional strain, mental health concerns, financial and physical strain, particularly when caregivers have limited access to healthcare resources, financial support, or respite. Language barriers and a lack of culturally competent healthcare services can further exacerbate stress, making it difficult to navigate the complex healthcare system. The purpose of this study …

Prevention And Resilience: Addressing Thc Use In Little Elm, Denton County, Texas, Luci Papanastassiou

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement

The goal of this Social Change Portfolio is to design a collaborative, community-level primary prevention program for adolescents in the Little Elm, Denton County, Texas area to mitigate the mental health and cognitive risks associated with THC use while strengthening protective factors across the entire community (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2018; Smith, 2024; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2025).

Significant Findings

The Little Elm, Denton County, Texas area is an area of growth and development that also faces the need for mental health professionals, especially with the current situation of THC use with adolescents (Substance …

The Rider (2026-01-26), Daniela Chapa-Reyes

The Rider Archives

Vol. 11, No. 16

Fact Sheet: Kratom, Cadence Johnnie, Ashley Yaugher, Aaron Hunt, Cara Murray, Timothy Keady

All Current Publications

There are many common myths and misunderstandings associated with kratom. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. In recent years, kratom use has grown in the United States. It is sold in various forms, including capsules, powders, and most commonly as liquid extracts or “shots." These kratom products are promoted as health supplements, advertised for benefits such as boosting energy, enhancing mood, or producing opioid-like effects. However, most users may not fully understand what they are consuming or the potential risks it carries. Commercial kratom products vary widely in their chemical composition. Synthetic (human-made) or …

From Private Custody To Public Policy: The Politics Of State Responsibility For Post-Divorce Abandoned Children (Hadhanah) In Serang, Indonesia, Ali Faisal, Naf’An Tarihoran, B Syafuri, Nurul Ma’Rifah

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This article examines how hadhanah (child custody and care) can be reframed from a private family matter into a public policy issue, positioning the state as a responsible actor when children become abandoned after divorce. Drawing on a normative–juridical and qualitative socio-legal analysis of Islamic family law, national legislation, and municipal policy instruments, the study uses Serang City as an illustrative case of policy urgency. The findings demonstrate a systematic implementation gap between Indonesia’s constitutional mandate to care for abandoned children and local-level governance practice: (1) a legal–administrative gap, where court-based custody decisions and parental obligations do not automatically trigger …

The Effect Of Information Sharing And Quality On Increasing Consumer Satisfaction At Garut Fighting Sheep Farmers In Garut Regency, Faisal Ramadhan, Lilis Nurlina, Achmad Firman

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

The cultivation of fighting type Garut sheep is expanding and thriving in West Java, Indonesia, particularly in Garut Regency, necessitating an analysis of efficiency and effectiveness of factors supporting, including information, the aplplication of supply chain management, and productivity to fulfill customer satisfaction. This study aims to assess the impact of sharing information and information quality regarding the implementation of supply chain management and the effect on the process of accelerating the performance of supply chain management, as well as its influence on the process of enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain management, with the aim of boosting …

Correlation Between Socio Economic Characteristic And Entrepreneur’S Motivation Of Dairy Goat Farmers With Dairy Goat Business Sustainability, Lilis Nurlina, Hasni Arief, Unang Yunasaf, Marina Sulistyati

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

ABSTRACT

The aim of this research were to study : (1) socio economic characteristic of dairy goat farmers; (2) entrepreneur’s motivation of dairy goat farmers; (3) dairy goat sustainability business; (4) dairy goat farmer’s strategy to business sustainability; ( (5) correlation between socio economic characteristic and entrepreuneur motivation farmer with dairy goat business sustainability. The research used mix method, there were quantitative and qualitative approach. Respondents of this research were 15 dairy goat farmers, that are variants from small scale business, medium and big scale. The result of this research showed that : (1) characteristic socio economic of dairy goat …

Analysis Of Factors Affecting Business Performance Of Agricultural Young Entrepreneurs Program (Pwmp), Dhori Rabithoh, Linda Herlina, Achmad Firman

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Program Penumbuhan Wirausaha Muda Pertanian (PWMP) merupakan salah satu kegiatan Kementan (Kementrian Pertanian) dalam rangka mewujudkan regenerasi petani yang dirancang untuk penyadaran, penumbuhan, pengembangan dan pemandirian minat, ketrampilan, dan jiwa kewirausahaan generasi muda di bidang pertanian/peternakan.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seberapa besar analisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kinerja usaha program PWMP. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Survey. Jumlah responden adalah 16 orang. Penelitian dilakukan pada alumni mahasiswa Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Padjadjaran yang menerima bantuan dana PWMP di Jawa Barat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa profil usaha kelompok PWMP ini seperti, volume produksi, biaya produksi, volume penjualan, dan keuntungan sangat …

Agentic Intelligence Under Constraint: Energy, Context, And The Expansion Of Exchange, Nick Loghmani

iSchool - All Scholarship

Recent advances in agentic artificial intelligence have been driven primarily by scale: larger models, increased data, and expanding computational resources. However, rising energy costs, inference latency, and hardware constraints increasingly challenge this trajectory. This paper argues that intelligence—biological or artificial—does not primarily scale through raw computational expansion, but through the management of exchange under constraint. Drawing on cognitive science, systems theory, and prior work on exchange-based models of intelligence, the paper proposes a theoretical framework in which agentic intelligence scales through context management, proceduralization, and the assembly of reusable units of exchange. Unlike approaches that focus solely on model compression …

Belonging Through Research: How Engaging Undergraduate Efl Students In Authentic Research Experiences Affects Their Sense Of Belonging, Dr. Nawal Ibrahim Alhodithi

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

When undergraduate EFL students engage in authentic research, they begin to see themselves not merely as language learners but as legitimate researchers, a transformation that reshapes their academic belonging. This study investigates how authentic undergraduate research experiences influence English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ sense of belonging in a Saudi higher-education context. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from 122 female undergraduate EFL students enrolled in a Research Methods course. Quantitative data were gathered using an adapted multidimensional belonging survey measuring membership, acceptance, affective comfort, trust, and participation/withdrawal, while qualitative reflections captured students’ identity development and research perceptions. …

Holy Hurt: Understanding Spiritual Trauma And The Process Of Healing, Sehrish Haroon

Consensus

Book Review Holy Hurt: Understanding Spiritual Trauma and the Process of Healing Hilary McBride Brazos Press, 2025

Teaching Global Partnership And Responsibility Using The Earth Charter, M. Beth Mccutcheon

Consensus

No abstract provided.

The Image Of The Father In The Autobiography Of Saleh Al-Ghufaili A Psychological Narrative Study, Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Battah Al-Khazzi

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

This study examines the image of the father in Saleh Al-Ghufeili’s autobiography “My Life Journey” through a psycho-narrative lens. It employs tools from modern psychological theory—particularly Freud’s view that literary texts are largely emotional products shaped by unconscious stimuli—alongside narrative techniques to trace and interpret the father’s representation and its explicit and implicit meanings. The father’s image emerges as complex and psychologically charged. The narrator appears torn between an unconscious urge to settle unresolved conflicts with his father and a conscious attempt to construct an idealized paternal figure. However, this idealized image collapses when confronted with the contradictory, textually revealed …

Al-Marrār Ibn Munqidh Al-ʿAdawī’S Mīmiyyah: A Study In Imagery And Intertextuality, Tami Bin Dughaylib Al-Shamrānī

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

This study explores two key stylistic features in Al-Marrār ibn Munqidh al-ʿAdawī’s’ poem: poetic imagery and intertextuality, as they form the main structural and aesthetic basis of the poem. It highlights their psychological and artistic connotations through a descriptive-analytical and stylistic approach that examines the poem’s expressive and aesthetic aspects. The study includes an introduction outlining the problem, aims, method, and previous studies, followed by two sections: the first section analyzes the artistic image, its forms and meanings; the second section discusses intertextuality with earlier Arabic poetry and its influence on meaning. The conclusion shows that Al-Marrār used simile to …

Insomnia, The Witch, And The Dark Passenger As Shadow Projections In Joharah Al-Remal's Al-Awsaj, Dr. Afaf Al-Enezi

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

This study investigates how psychic repression and identity fragmentation are represented in Joharah Alremal’s Al-Awsaj (2023), asking how inherited trauma and the symbolic Dark Passenger shape the protagonist’s fractured selfhood. It aims to clarify the mechanisms through which insomnia, shadow projection, and the witch’s prophecies externalize unresolved familial wounds. Methodologically, the paper employs a psychoanalytic close reading informed by Jungian theory, situating the novel in comparative dialogue with Jeff Lindsay’s Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004). The comparison examines both the universality of repressed destructive impulses and cultural trauma specific forms through which trauma manifests. The study finds that negotiations with the …

Strategies For Socio-Emotional Well-Being In Medical Training With Artificial Intelligence Using Neutrosophic Ahp, Regla Cristina Valdés Cabodevilla, Varna Hernández Junco, Zenia Batista Castro, Dra. Esp. Vivian González Aguilar

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Nutrition Assistance Programs And Pediatric Weight Outcomes: A Systematic Review, Dan Ferris, Genevieve Davison, Tyler Frank, Amanda Gilbert, Fanice Thomas, Sydney Rothman, Kim Lipsey, Sarah Moreland-Russell

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Food insecurity and pediatric obesity have increased concurrently in the U.S., raising questions about the role of Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs (FNAPs) in shaping weight outcomes. This systematic review examined evidence on relationships between FNAP participation and pediatric weight outcomes.

METHODS: Six databases were searched for U.S.-based, peer-reviewed studies published through July 2024 that assessed FNAP participation and pediatric weight outcomes.

RESULTS: Seventy-five studies met the inclusion criteria, and no consistent pattern indicated that any single FNAP or program type (educational setting-based or direct financial support) reliably reduced or increased childhood overweight or obesity risk. Twenty studies found statistically …

Review Of “War, Disability And Rehabilitation In Britain: ‘Soul Of A Nation’” By Julie Anderson, Kellen Kurschinski

Canadian Military History

Review of War, Disability and Rehabilitation in Britain: ‘Soul of a Nation’ by Julie Anderson

Review Of “Give Me Shelter: The Failure Of Canada’S Cold War Civil Defence” By Andrew Burtch, Matthew Wiseman

Canadian Military History

Review of Give Me Shelter: The Failure of Canada’s Cold War Civil Defence by Andrew Burtch

Review Of “The Stomach For Fighting: Food And The Soldiers Of The Great War” By Rachel Duffett, Matthew Walthert

Canadian Military History

Review of The Stomach for Fighting: Food and the Soldiers of the Great War by Rachel Duffett

Dysfunctional Interpersonal Communication In Professional Contexts, Ayoub Dehbi

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

In this article, we have presented an overview of the communication process, formulated a definition of communication and examined its central elements: process, transaction, symbols and (shared) meaning. We also examined the debate on intentionality. We briefly reviewed the history of the field of communication to understand how its diverse origins in rhetoric, psychology and elocution support the diversity we find in the field today. As communication is not always positive, the ways in which it can be destructive were noted. Finally, because of these destructive results, communication can never be discussed without an examination of ethics and, therefore, three …

Review Of “Combat Stress In The 20th Century: The Commonwealth Perspective” By Terry Copp And Mark Osborne Humphries, Kathleen Meghan Fitzpatrick

Canadian Military History

Review of Combat Stress in the 20th Century: The Commonwealth Perspective by Terry Copp and Mark Osborne Humphries

Review Of “The British Way In Counter-Insurgency, 1945–1967” By David French, David Charters

Canadian Military History

Review of The British Way in Counter-Insurgency, 1945–1967 by David French