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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 …

Bonnie Peragallo V. W&T Holdings And Jason Laursen : Reply Brief, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

APPEAL FROM THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR CACHE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH HONORABLE SPENCER WALSH

ROBERT JANICKI MATTHEW JONES STRONG AND HANNI Counsel for Appellee

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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 …

Cohort Study Of Microelement Status In “Healthy” Population Of Russian Megapolis, Andrew K. Martusevich, Konstantin A. Karuzin

BioMedicine

The aim of the study was at the cohort assessment of microelement status in large city residents classified as “apparently healthy people”. The population study included 2,025 randomly selected middle-aged (2045 years) persons without chronic diseases or acute infectious pathologies. The set of subjects was standardized by age and gender. A blood sample was taken once from each person to determine concentrations of microelements. The level of peripheral blood microelements were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry using «Shimadzu AA7000» device (Japan). The study of a large population of city residents demonstrated inhomogeneity in their microelement status. Deficit conditions were found …

Navigating Challenges In Higher Education: Narratives Of Undocumented And Daca Recipient Latine Students In Arkansas, Christian Miguel Canizales

Student Theses and Dissertations

The current study investigated the challenges that undocumented and DACA recipient Latine students in Arkansas face and how they navigate their challenges. Furthermore, the study analyzed the ways in which the challenges and navigation methods influenced the student’s sense of belonging and academic performance. The current study provides support to higher education administration who have previously lacked empirical research to aid in guiding their services provide to Latine DACA and undocumented students. Higher education administrations now use the current study as a foundation for enhancing their services to not only Latine students but other minoritized populations as well. Biographical narrative …

Exploring Community Adaptation To Public Safety Power Shutoff Events: Findings From Two Case Studies Of Unincorporated Mountain Communities In Southern California, Ramiro M. Brown

Master's Theses

As aging electrical infrastructure in the US continues to succumb to unyielding weather patterns brought on by climate change, there is an urgency among Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) to reduce the likelihood of their equipment sparking a wildfire. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) – the intentional de-energization of the electrical grid on high fire weather danger days – have become a staple in IOU Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs) since 2018 as one way to avoid wildfire ignitions via electrical infrastructure. One criticism of PSPS events is that they create their own hazard by cutting off power to thousands – sometimes millions-of …

Spectator 2024-11-14, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 53, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Results Are In! 47th U.S. President Decided -- WSHU Hosts Diplomat Speaker -- Trumbull Mall Safety Concerns -- La Hispanidad: Campus Hub for Hispanic Pride -- Multicultural Kickback Brings SHUdents Together -- New Mental Health Workbook for Students -- Inside Student Athlete Support Services

Bearing The Weight: A Phenomenological Exploration Of Burnout And Stress Among Medicolegal Investigators, Ava Juliette Thorpe

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This phenomenological study aimed to investigate and comprehend the impact of burnout and associated maladaptive behaviors among medicolegal and coroner investigators in the United States. Burnout is broadly defined as factors impeding practitioners' physical and psychological well-being in these fields. Despite extensive research on burnout among criminal justice practitioners in trauma-informed care environments, there is a notable gap in the literature concerning support mechanisms for medicolegal and coroner systems (Slack, 2020). This study addressed this gap by exploring the lived experiences of medicolegal and coroner investigators, providing insights for addressing burnout in these contexts. The central problem addressed in this …

A Comprehensive Analysis Of Challenges And Strategies In Enhancing Cyber Security For The Defense Industry, Taehyun Lee

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and strategies involved in enhancing cybersecurity within the defense industry. Given the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the critical importance of safeguarding national security, this research addresses the unique vulnerabilities faced by the defense industry. Utilizing a phenomenological approach based on routine activity theory, the study gathers insights from cybersecurity professionals through semi-structured interviews, providing a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape. The research identifies key themes such as the growing complexity of cyber threats, the importance of proactive threat-hunting, and the need for collaboration across public and private …

Analysis Of Forensic Crime Gun Data As A Predictive Tool For Crime Gun Intelligence And The Disruption Of The Shooting Cycle, Michael P. Garvey

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Gun violence is a national issue; however, major cities account for most recovered crime guns and shootings. Various efforts to address gun violence by identifying shooters and sources of crime guns, enhancing intervention efforts, improving social services, and prosecuting prolific offenders have been offered over the last twenty years. However, large urban cities continue to observe high homicides and non-fatal shooting rates. Forensic techniques have been used to generate leads to solve crimes. In addition, group violence intervention programs, such as Operation Ceasefire, are used to identify potential groups associated with gun violence to provide social alternatives or enhanced prosecution. …

Mitigating The Negative Effects Of Perceived Stress Using Wellness And Resiliency Training Programs On Job Satisfaction In Public Safety Officers In The United States, Benjamin T. Iobst

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The following quasi-experimental, cross-sectional, survey-based quantitative research study investigated the role of wellness and resiliency training programming in mitigating the adverse effects of stress on job satisfaction (JS) in US Public Safety Officers (PSOs). This research measured the dimensions of perceived stress, such as technological stress, critical incidents, organizational stressors, work-life balance, and social-conflict stress. Additionally, this research examined the relationship between these stressors, wellness, and resiliency education and their effect on job satisfaction in PSOs. It was found that perceived stress has a statistically significant negative correlation with job satisfaction (rs = -.466, p < .001). Additionally, organizational stress (rs = -0.556, p < 0.001), work-life balance stress (rs = -0.452, p < 0.001), critical incident stress (rs = -0.306, p < 0.001), and social conflict stress (rs = -0.298, p < 0.001) have a statistically significant negative correlation with job satisfaction, whereas technological stress does not (rs = -0.109, p = 0.129). Finally, it was found that resiliency training does not have a statistically significant relationship with job satisfaction (U (195) = 4647, p = .971) or perceived stress (U (195) = 4434.50, p = .608) based on the conditions that were tested. Police departments can use results from this research to guide and develop policies and training to address stress and job satisfaction in the public safety industry.

The Effects Of Sleep And Culture On A Police Officer’S Mindset Involved In A Traffic Collison, Christopher Gary Cano

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The host police department experienced 58 traffic collisions from 2019-2020, which resulted in adverse outcomes for police officers and community members. The police department seeks a solution to reduce and prevent future collisions. This problem is not an isolated incident, as traffic collisions have been the leading cause of death and injury to police officers in the United States for the last three decades. Previous research focused on the causative factors of traffic collisions (speeding, distracted driving); however, little research has been dedicated to why a police officer would engage in risky driving. Is the mindset of a police officer …

Synergy In Safety: A Multimodal Method To Mitigate Workplace Violence, Jennifer Hill Bsn, Rn, Onc, Sheryl-Lyn Quijano Msn, Rn, Onc

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Introduction and Context:

Workplace Violence (WPV) within healthcare settings poses a significant challenge, leading to substantial organizational costs stemming from teammate stress and injuries. A nurse-led interdisciplinary team undertook a proactive approach encompassing early identification of escalating behaviors, enhanced accessibility to de-escalation resources, and improved communication strategies of identified violent patients. These interventions sought to effectively mitigate WPV incidents with teammate injuries.

Implementation Strategy:

A multi-modal pilot implemented on four adult inpatient units at a large teaching hospital. The Brøset Violence Checklist (BVC), a validated tool used to score a patient’s potential for imminent violent behavior, was adopted from behavioral …

A Qualitative Approach Exploring Interoperation Communications By Law Enforcement Officers During Active Shootings, Amy Schissler

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this exploratory-descriptive qualitative study was to investigate how law enforcement officers communicate during active shooting incidents. The study used Ferrell’s Human Factors theory (1997) and the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) as the theoretical and conceptual framework. Data collection methods included 11 oral narratives, 11 individual semi-structured interviews, and 12 open-ended questionnaires, involving a total of 12 participants. The study followed the Exploratory-Descriptive Qualitative design proposed by Hunter et al. (2018). The interview and questionnaire data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis and the HFACS to identify major themes, while the narrative data …

Mental Health Of Western Tennessee Police Officers, Jasmin Marie Powell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this grounded theory study is to understand the group think regarding mental health and wellness of police officers in the western Tennessee region. The theory guiding this study is group think, a theory first defined in 1972 by Irvin Janis. Irvin Janis, a psychologist introduced the phenomenon of groupthink and described it as a group of people, in this research case police officers, where loyalty was required from members and that this can cause both positive and negative side effects. The research population for this research will consist of 92 participants, including males and females, of different …

2024-11-13 Phishing Emails Plague Student Inboxes, Tristan Scott

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Academic Senate - Minutes, 11/12/2024, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Student Affairs Minutes 11/12/2024, Student Affairs Committee

Student Affairs Committee

No abstract provided.

Fbi Crime Reporting: Overcoming Challenges For A Safer Future, Alan Saquella

Publications

Accurate crime reporting is essential for effective law enforcement, evidence-based policymaking, and building trust between communities and their local police departments. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program has served as a vital source of crime statistics for decades. However, its data collection process faces hurdles that, when addressed, could lead to even greater transparency and safety improvements. These challenges—such as inconsistent participation, voluntary reporting, and varying crime classifications—have contributed to underreporting, leading to gaps in our understanding of crime trends. The good news is that these are surmountable challenges, and focusing on improvements can foster a clearer picture of …