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Practitioners' Needs For Addressing The Challenges Of Sea-Level Rise—A Qualitative Assessment, D. Hirschfeld, K. M. Archie, E. Mateo, J. C. Arnott, J. A. Vano

Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Faculty Publications

Practitioners at the local and regional scale are under increased pressure to reduce risks to people and property posed by the threats of sea‐level rise (SLR) and associated impacts. To achieve this, a dialog between practitioners and scientists is imperative. Current research documents impacts of SLR, evaluates local SLR adaptation activities, identifies barriers to action, and works to assess local adaptive capacity. Despite this work, there has been little qualitative assessment of practitioners' needs when it comes to translating SLR science into local changes. To fill this gap, we used a combination of semi‐structured interviews and surveys. The interviews revealed …

Murdered In Indian Country: Expanding Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction For The Sake Of Indigenous Women, Courtney Shanahan

Nebraska Law Bulletin (Selected Issues)

This paper discusses the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Epidemic. Specifically, it analyzes what contributes to the disparate homiciderate for indigenous women by non-Indian offenders in IndianCountry. This paper concludes that to help combat the problem, the federal government should restore tribal criminal jurisdiction over crimes of homicide occurring in Indian Country where the victim is Indian, and the perpetrator is non-Indian.

Part II provides a brief history of colonialism, the use of the Discovery Doctrine in North America, and how the normalization of violence against Native women as a part of “conquest” has led to the violence against Indigenous …

Hurricane Evacuation: Navigating Uncertainty During Covid 19 And With Existing Communication Scales, And Considering Public And Expert Perception Of Alternative Scales, Leilani D. Paxton

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the effectiveness of current hurricane warning products and communication strategies, exploring factors influencing public perception of risk and decision-making during evacuations. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining survey data, focus group discussions, and interviews with meteorologists and emergency managers. The first paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hurricane risk perception and evacuation decisions. Findings indicate that while COVID-19 concerns played a role in some individuals' decisions, particularly those with pets or concerns about shelter conditions, the majority of participants evacuated for Hurricane Ian. The study highlights the importance of providing clear, consistent, and …

Strangers To The Algorithm: The Effects Of Algorithmic Decision-Making In Removal Proceedings On Due Process Rights, Otoniel Ramos

Undergraduate Research Symposium Podium Presentations

This paper investigates the impact of algorithmic decision-making tools on due process rights, particularly within immigration removal proceedings. Deviating from prior studies, which primarily focused on various measures of fairness or the long-term racial stratification as a consequence of these tools, this research emphasizes the implications for due process—a fundamental legal principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. By examining ICE's use of these tools between July 2012 (when they were adopted) and October 2016, the study reveals the ways algorithmic input may inadvertently erode principles of procedural justice, especially adjudicatorial independence, in a setting where the rights of non-citizens are …

Finance Committee Meeting - Open Session Book 11/21/2024, Uc Law Sf

2024 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

No abstract provided.

Weapons Of Influence: Unpacking China’S Global Arms Strategy, Jake R. Rinaldi

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article explores the strategic motivations behind China’s arms sales and uses Chinese-language analyses from influential party and military institutions to identify five main interests driving Chinese arms exports: protecting economic investments, gaining influence in conflict zones, enhancing partner military capabilities, building diplomatic relationships, and offsetting research and development costs. The article integrates primary sources to reveal how arms sales advance Beijing’s geopolitical aims. The findings highlight how China’s arms trade shapes partner and adversary military capabilities and underscore the need for the United States and its allies to compete in the arms trade to mitigate China’s growing influence.

The Cowl - V. 88 N. 8 - November 21, 2024

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 8 - November 21, 2024. 16 pages.

Spectator 2024-11-21, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Getting It Right The First Time: Making Child Sex Offender Sentencing In The Fourth Circuit More Efficient With A New Methodology For Crafting Content- Based Special Conditions Of Supervised Release, Nicholas S. Curcio

Vanderbilt Law Review En Banc

Defendants convicted of child-sex crimes across the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit have brought a number of appeals in recent years claiming that portions of their sentences must be vacated. They assert that the district court judges that sentenced them failed to abide by their statutory obligations under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(d) to appropriately impose certain restrictions on their ability to consume pornographic material or use the internet following their release from prison. While the Fourth Circuit tried to address this issue in 2020, appeals in the following years revealed that some district court judges were still …

Fs Transcript 2024-11-20, Northern Illinois University

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

November 20, 2024 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 53, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include:“Election Reflections”: A Campus-Wide Discussion -- Connecticut Wildfires Cause Concern on Campus -- Helping Friends & Helping Ourselves: A Heart to Heart -- Dance Program Helps Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer -- SHUdent Thanksgiving Traditions -- $300,000 Raised for SHU Performing Arts Programs

2024-11-20 Staff Hiring Slowdown Leaves University Future Unclear, Tristan Scott

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

The Trillion Dollar Loophole: Why Erisa’S Government Exemption Is No Longer Justified, Gurkaran Singh Bhatti

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Drone Vs. Drone, Mariah Smith

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

This paper focuses on the problems that drones pose to digital and physical infrastructure, as well as potential solutions to combat these issues. One solution is incorporating drone usage into ethical hacking. These drone-based attacks are affecting not only economic spaces but also seemingly high-security areas such as prison systems. It is only a matter of time before critical infrastructure is targeted. Conversely, by simulating drone attacks, drones equipped with complex hacking tools and sensors can detect unauthorized pathways and infiltrate networks for the greater good. Incorporating these new practices would enhance digital and physical protection. "Drone vs. Drone" highlights …

The Evolution Of Immigration Policy And Law Within The Democratic Party: A Comparative Analysis Of Immigration Law And Policy Between The Obama And Biden Administrations, Armando A. Olmedo Arias

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.

Understanding Contributing Factors To Injury Severity And Improper Driver Actions In Work Zone Crashes And Evaluating Smart Work Zone Applications For Safety Improvement, Rakesh Rangaswamy

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

A work zone can be described as a roadway designated for construction, maintenance, or other activities that temporarily disrupt the normal traffic flow. Due to this disrupts in traffic conditions, work zones may bring sudden shifts in driving experience, depending on the sort of work zone present, creating unpredictable maneuvers, and putting both motorists and workers at risk. To understand these issues, this study uses work zone accident data obtained from Florida and uses several methodological techniques, including the mixed logit model with variance and mean heterogeneity, temporal instability test, log-likelihood test, out-of-sample analysis, and ANOVA test.

Firstly, this study …

Annual Financial Report Tipton County, Tennessee For The Year Ended June 30, 2024, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Tennessee County Audit Reports

No abstract provided.

Week Of November 18, 2024, Student Life

College, School and Department Newsletters, Magazines, and Journals

No abstract provided.

More Than A Place For Social Capital Creation: Public Library As A Place For Immigrants’ Social Integration, Nafiz Z. Shuva

Publications and Research

Studies have shown that public libraries, one of the most trusted social institutions, play an important role in helping immigrants adjust to their host country. Although there have been quite a few international studies reporting the role that public libraries play in newcomers lives in the host country, few studies, especially in the context of the U.S., comprehensively reported local public libraries’ role in newcomers’ social integration. Previous studies on immigrants’ usage of public libraries have mainly focused on highlighting public libraries as meeting places that facilitate social capital creation for newcomers or describing the usage of public libraries among …

Can Lower-Body Strength And Power Alleviate Load Carriage Performance Decrements (Tactical Deficit) In Simulated Law Enforcement Job Tasks?, Ashley M. Bloodgood, Joseph Dulla, Megan Thompson, Matthew R. Moreno, Robin (Rob) Marc Orr, J. Jay Dawes, Robert G. Lockie

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(4): 1577-1594, 2024. Law enforcement agencies typically have recruits complete fitness assessments without personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE negatively impacts performance. Greater strength and power could alleviate performance decrements due to the extra load, termed the tactical deficit (TD). The purpose of this study was to examine whether lower-body strength or power related to the TD in civilians performing police tasks. Twenty participants (12 men, 8 women) completed baseline tests, including: standing broad jump (SBJ); relative SBJ; absolute and relative isometric leg/back dynamometer (LBD) and one-repetition maximum hexagonal bar deadlift (HBD). In two other sessions, …

Reconceiving Corporate Rights And Regulation In The Ai Era, Michael R. Siebecker

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

Can existing corporate governance principles properly guide the relationship between shareholders and directors as artificial intelligence (“AI”) plays an increasingly prominent role in corporate management, planning, and operations? Without a doubt, AI technologies allow corporations to enjoy enhanced efficiency and innovation. But the vast range of AI capabilities—from sophisticated data analytics to autonomous decision-making—raises profound questions about whether traditional governance principles remain sufficiently robust to cabin the proper development and deployment of such a powerful and rapidly evolving set of new technologies. Current corporate governance structures that focus on human actors and traditional business decision-making mechanisms seem ill-suited to address …

November 15, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

The Perceptions Of Law Enforcement Officers In Combating Carjacking And Auto Theft During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Daniel L. Gray

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore law enforcement officers’ perceptions in combating carjacking and auto theft during the COVID-19 pandemic in the southeast region of Louisiana. The framework selected to guide the study was the crime pattern theory by Brangtingham and Brangtinham. Using the purposive sampling method and snowballing sampling method, 10 active law enforcement officers were recruited from agencies across the Southeast region of Louisiana until data saturation occurred. The research questions focused on perceptions of law enforcement officers in combating carjacking and auto theft during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies used and preparedness to combat carjacking …

Patrol-Level Law Enforcement Experiences With Gray Area Mental Health Crises, Stephanie Louise Schilling

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Law enforcement officers (LEOs) often find themselves responding to mental health crises that are gray area situations that neither clearly warrant arrest nor hospitalization but still require intervention. This qualitative study involved addressing the critical issue of how patrol-level officers in California manage such crises despite limited mental health training and restrictive legal frameworks. The study involved filling a gap in literature by focusing on nuanced challenges officers face in these situations, rather than use of force or racial disparities. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological model, the research involved exploring lived experiences of six patrol-level officers using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). …

From A Traditional City To A Smart City: The Measurement Of Cities’ Readiness For Transition, Egypt As A Case Study, Ahmed Hassebo, Mohamed Tealab, Mosaad Hamouda

Publications and Research

The transition from traditional legacy cities to smart cities represents a pivotal juncture in urban development and governance. As cities worldwide grapple with the challenges of rapid urbanization, resource constraints, and the need to enhance the quality of life for their citizens, the concept of a “smart city” has gained significant attention. This paper delves into the multifaceted process of urban transformation, shedding light on the essential criteria and considerations that guide a city’s conversion into a smart city. To provide a comprehensive framework for the conversion process, this paper outlines a computer program utilized to measure the readiness to …

2024-11-15 Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda book for the Board of Regents meeting of November 15, 2024, which include the Audit Committee meeting agenda and the Board meeting minutes for October 11, 2024.

A Proposal To Rebalance Direct Democracy In The Ohio Constitution, Mark Wagoner

Cleveland State Law Review

On October 27, 2023, Cleveland State Law Review hosted an in-person Symposium to convene academics, legal practitioners, community advocates, and judges for a robust and timely conversation about democracy’s promise and the fight for its future. This Symposium piece will reiterate some of the conversations by panelists discussing the use of law to become Guardians of Justice, the relationship between education and democracy, and the Ohio Constitution as a tool for recapturing the state’s democratic values.

Improper Indeterminate Incarceration: Navigating The Constitutional Quandaries Of The Reagan Tokes Law's Powers And Procedures, Sophie M. Piteo

Cleveland State Law Review

This Article advocates for an amendment to the statutory provisions that make up Ohio’s indefinite sentencing scheme to better protect offender’s constitutional rights. Through an analysis of the Reagan Tokes Law and the Ohio Supreme Court’s ruling in State v. Hacker, this Article traces the evolution of Ohio’s indefinite sentencing framework, which was reinstated in 2019. It contrasts the current scheme with the previously invalidated, but very similar, Bad Time Law, which was struck down in 2000 for violating the separation of powers clause and due process rights. While the Reagan Tokes Law emerged from concerns for public safety …

The Perceptions Of Law Enforcement Officers In Combating Carjacking And Auto Theft During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Daniel L. Gray

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore law enforcement officers’ perceptions in combating carjacking and auto theft during the COVID-19 pandemic in the southeast region of Louisiana. The framework selected to guide the study was the crime pattern theory by Brangtingham and Brangtinham. Using the purposive sampling method and snowballing sampling method, 10 active law enforcement officers were recruited from agencies across the Southeast region of Louisiana until data saturation occurred. The research questions focused on perceptions of law enforcement officers in combating carjacking and auto theft during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies used and preparedness to combat carjacking …