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Crypto Accounting Market Dynamics: Advanced Econometric Analysis Of Earnings Impact With Bert-Powered Genai Models, Karina Kasztelnik, Steven Campbell, Eva K. Jermakowicz

Journal of Global Awareness

This study is, the authors believe, a groundbreaking investigation into the impact of cryptocurrency news on the earnings of publicly traded companies. Using advanced Generative AI (GenAI) models and the BERT framework for sentiment analysis, we integrated comprehensive data from the Financial Modeling Prep API. This enabled us to employ a rigorous event study methodology and advanced machine learning algorithms. Valuable insights were derived from the BERT model, shedding light on the reasons behind abnormal returns and facilitating a thorough analysis of material and immaterial impacts. The study’s findings highlight the significant influence of both positive and negative cryptocurrency news …

Notes From The Editor, Jay Nathan

Journal of Global Awareness

No abstract provided.

Letter From The Editor, Jay Nathan

Journal of Global Awareness

No abstract provided.

Imagination: Bridging The Intended, Delivered, And Received Curricula, Vicki Boley Dr., Paul A. Michalec Dr.

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

This paper explores the transformative potential of imagination in higher education, particularly its capacity to bridge the intended, delivered, and received curricula. Through a qualitative study involving in-depth interviews with graduate students, the research highlights how imagination fosters holistic, socially just, and humanizing educational experiences that transcend traditional instructional boundaries, encouraging student ownership and creative engagement in the higher education classroom and beyond.

Gastrointestinal Tumor Presenting As A Upper Gi Bleeding, Jorge R. Duarte

Research Colloquium

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common nonepithelial solid neoplasms involving the alimentary tract. We report a case of a 61-year-old man presented with epigastric abdominal pain for one month. Further evaluation revealed slowly decrease in hemoglobin with a sudden drop while hospitalized for alter mental status in a setting of urinary tract infection. Rectal exam showed melena. CT scan of the abdomen shows a large complex cystic mass attached to the abdominal wall. An upper endoscopy was done finding a 3cm tumor in greater curvature that resemble Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Patient underwent to exploratory laparotomy with wedge …

The Real Price Of Glory: Gerald Gurney’S Ethical Indictment Of Intercollegiate Athletics, Hayden V. Coombs, Bryson V. Lester

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

Gerald Gurney’s The Cost of Winning: An Insider’s Perspective on Exploitation and Greed in College Sports is a powerful and timely indictment of the ethical and financial dysfunction in NCAA Division I athletics. Drawing from decades of experience in academic advising and compliance, Gurney delivers a reflective yet scathing critique of a system that prioritizes winning, revenue, and prestige at the expense of athlete welfare and educational integrity. His analysis reveals how institutional complicity, inflated coaching salaries, the academic-athletic eligibility divide, and misleading graduation metrics distort the purpose of higher education. Combining narrative depth with scholarly relevance, The Cost of …

“I Didn't Come Here To Make Money”: Exploring Power 4 Athletes’ Perceptions Of Exploitation, Sarah Stokowski, Chris Corr, Kaleigh Smith, Elijah Toney, Emma Kate Bostick, Eileen Russell, Brooke Prince, Michael Godfrey

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

While it is widely noted that athletes competing in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletics are exploited in a variety of ways, scholarly examinations of college athlete exploitation have rarely sought to engage athletes themselves. Accordingly, researchers conducted in-depth, detailed, semi-structured interviews with college athletes currently competing in Power 4 conferences to uncover their perceptions of exploitation based on their lived experiences. Ten athletes representing five distinct sports (baseball, football, gymnastics, softball, and track and field) competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, and Southeastern Conference agreed to participate in the study. Findings indicate the characteristics of participants’ …

College Student-Athlete Identity Unveiled: The Interplay Of Racial And Ethnic Subdimensions, Trevor Bopp, Rhema Fuller, Michael Stellefson

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

The racialized and institutionalized structure of the NCAA, college sports, and the PWIs that host most athletic programs positions racial and ethnic identity as a potential barrier to the social and academic engagement, mental health, and identity development of student-athletes. However, few studies examine the relationship, role, and influence of racial, student, and athlete identities outside of domain-specific outcomes. We collected data from 343 student-athletes to explore the relationships between student-athletes' academic and athletic identities, race centrality, and private and public regard, while also examining how race and ethnicity influence these identity dynamics. Our results revealed race and ethnicity to …

Ncaa Student-Athletes' Sports Gambling Behaviors Examined Using Psychological Reactance Theory, Braden E. Norris, Paul M. Pedersen

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

Since the repeal of the Pro and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, sports gambling has been a rapidly growing segment of the sport world. The United States federal government has left it up to individual states to legalize and govern the activity of sports gambling, however, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) still prohibits (Bylaw 10.3) the activity regardless of legality. With it known that student-athletes violate Bylaw 10.3 (e.g., Paskus & Derevensky, 2025; Richard et al., 2019), this study examined sports gambling behaviors through under the scope of Psychological Reactance Theory (PRT) to investigate if student-athletes’ sports …

Academic Professionals’ Perspectives On Return To Learn Following Concussion In Ncaa Student-Athletes, Tom Bowman, Monica R. Lininger, Alicia M. Pike Lacy, Johna K. Register-Mihalik, Steven M. Myers, Stephanie M. Singe

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

While evidence supports the gradual return to participation in collegiate athletics following a concussion, limited evidence exists of the return to learn (RTL) procedures for a successful return to the higher education classroom. The objective of this study was to determine what academic supports and hindrances are present for NCAA student-athletes during the RTL process following a concussion from academic professionals’ perspectives. In this qualitative study with purposive recruitment strategies, academic support professionals (5=female, 4=male, age=44.2±13.9 years, experience=11.6±10.4 years) and faculty athletic representatives (5=female, 5=male, age=48.6±7.8 years, experience=3.9±5.6 years) volunteered to complete virtual interviews. We conducted semistructured one-on-one interviews with …

Irreparable Harm: How The United States Fails To Remedy Unjust Deportations, Joe Colley

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

When the United States wrongfully deports individuals, the harm is often irreversible. This piece explores the systemic gaps that leave those unjustly deported without meaningful remedies or recourse.

Peach State To Global Debate: Election Technology And Voter Faith, Laura Starling

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

The Coffee County voting data breach highlights vulnerabilities in U.S. election technology—prompting a comparison with global voting systems to identify best practices for restoring public trust in democratic processes.

K-Popopoly: Navigating Antitrust Terrain In South Korea’S Music Markets, Elise Joffe

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

South Korea’s unique blend of Chaebol dominance and a booming K-Pop industry contrasts sharply with U.S. antitrust norms, raising key questions about how competition law adapts across cultures.

Child Rights: Bangladesh’S Obligations Under The Worst Forms Of Child Labor And Minimum Age Conventions, Ella Jones

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

Despite international prohibitions, millions of children in Bangladesh endure exploitative labor in violation of ILO conventions, highlighting the country’s enforcement failures and urgent need for reform.

Will Green Mean “Stop”? Exploring How Combatting The Climate Crisis Impacts On Wto Relevance, Sean Stacy

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

The WTO faces a legitimacy crisis as climate change demands leadership it may be structurally unfit to provide, raising doubts about its future role in global governance.

The Local Impact Of The International Standardization Of Transitional Justice: Lessons From The Ugandan Case, Thomas Hansen

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

This Article examines how international transitional justice (TJ) standardization has influenced Uganda's TJ processes, exploring stakeholder perceptions, local implementation, and its implications for academics, policymakers, and practitioners.

Countries As Laboratories: Reflections On Sierra Leone’S Amended Anti-Human Trafficking Law, Andrea Dennis

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

Sierra Leone’s improved anti-trafficking laws align with global norms, but enforcement remains weak due to socio-economic realities and Western deterrence mismatches, limiting effective prosecution despite recent legislative reforms.

Masthead, Gjicl Journal

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Workforcetowards The Establishment Of A Workforce Development College In Liberia, Leon L. Banks Mr.

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

The call for establishing a workforce development college in Liberia is a growing necessity that cannot be ignored or overlooked. The call is growing louder. This article seeks to contribute to the discourse by proposing concrete justification for achieving such a worthy endeavor. A workforce education deficiency highlights a long-standing gap in the workforce sector that needs to be addressed sustainably. Workforce education provides several advantages for enhancing essential workforce skills and competencies. It lays the basis for collaboration among stakeholders. Despite its advantages, the process of establishing a workforce development college is marked by challenges. Some of these include …

Genetic Factors Associated With Myocardial Infarction In Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Saeed, Abdullah Alshafea, Hussain Aldaghaies, Abdullatif Saeed, Abdulrahman Alshehri

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Introduction:

Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the leading causes of mortality in Saudi Arabia, with individuals sharing genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors. The present investigation aimed to review the literature on genetic susceptibility to MI among Saudi individuals, with a specific emphasis on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for coronary artery disease (CAD) and MI. Studies have revealed the relationship between polymorphisms in genes such as proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2B antisense RNA 1 (CDKN2B-AS1), which are involved in lipid metabolism, inflammation, and endothelial function.

Methods:

This PROSPERO-registered …

Opening Ceremony Of The Heart And Cancer Centre

Inaugural addresses and related documents

No abstract provided.

The Internationalisation Of Aku

Letters from dignitaries highlighting significant achievements

No abstract provided.

Preserving Heritage In A Multilingual Metropolis: The Experiences, Perceptions, And Challenges Of Ilocano Adults In Metro Manila, Nathaniel Rey D. Ferrer

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Within the diverse linguistic landscape of Metro Manila, adult speakers of Ilocano navigate significant sociolinguistic challenges while striving to preserve their heritage language amidst intense competition from Filipino and English. This qualitative descriptive research examined adult Ilocano speakers’ lived experiences, perceptions, and challenges in urban environments. This research draws on the Heritage Language maintenance framework of Spolsky and the Sociolinguistic Identity Theory by Bucholtz and Hall to explore how the participants experience the use of language with its cultural value in the face of challenges to its maintenance. Preliminary findings suggest that Ilocano is used for personal communication and as …

Road To Healthy Qcitizen: Mapping The Qc Public Health Facilities Based On Barangay’S Population, John Cris C. Tababa

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Healthcare facilities are essential for the public, especially for the middle-to poor population during the pandemic. This project identified the needed Quezon City public health facilities based on the barangay’s population. Since the pursuant of a national policy of primary health care (PHC) in 1978, health stations delivered a beneficial and participative program to reach the populace. The World Health Organization recommended that there should be health facilities per 10,000 population. In this context, the barangay is a small administrative unit with a relatively small population. Thus, this project indicated that there should be one public health facility per 1000 …

Effectiveness Of A Contextualized Interactive Multimedia For Grade 8 Science Students, Richard G. Cadizal, Ma. Cristina Bandarlipe

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

The Computer-Assisted Instruction is undertaken widely to catch interest and to improve student’s performance. This Descriptive and Quasi- Experimental research was anchored in determining the effects of the developed and validated Contextualized Interactive Multimedia (CIMM) to the non-equivalent groups of grade 8 students of Tanglag National High School in their Science subject. To determine the level of interest of the population toward Science subject, the researcher utilized a 10-item survey-questionnaire called Test of Related Science Attitude (TORSA). Additionally, a researcher-made pretest and posttest questionnaires were administered to determine the academic performance of the respondents. Findings showed that there is an …

I Would Do Backflips And Move The Earth For A Transformational Leader: Exploring The Complex Role Of Psychological Safety In Teacher Evaluation, Melanie M. Morris

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Teacher evaluations are intended to promote professional growth, yet when conducted without psychological safety (PS), they often lead to disengagement. PS enables educators to receive constructive feedback and take meaningful steps toward improvement. PS is underexamined in K-12 education, especially in formal evaluations. This gap between what evaluations are meant to support and how they are experienced affects how educators respond to feedback, often working against growth rather than promoting it. This qualitative study examined how transformational leadership (TL) influences psychological safety (PS) and how that sense of safety affects willingness to apply feedback. The study was guided by Affect …

The Consequences Of Technology In Player Piano, I, Robot, And Feed, Chehalis D. Eno

Student Research

With the rise of technologies coined as “artificial intelligence,” the question of human agency in society has never been more pressing. The literary genre of science fiction (SF) holds crucial clues to answering the question. Authors of texts such as Player Piano, I, Robot, and Feed each construct societies shaped by the technology they create and postulate drastic consequences as a result. Using Althusserian Marxism to analyze the ideological and repressive state apparatuses of each author’s society and posthumanism to analyze the resulting interactions with technology, this essay seeks to recognize patterns in human behavior that create technological …

Histodx: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Diagnosis Through Advanced Imaging Techniques, Wishal Arshad, Tehreem Masood, H. M. Shahzad, Hassan A. Ahmed, Syed Hamza Ahmed, Hafiz Muhammad Tayyab Khushi

Business Faculty Publications

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of mortality among women worldwide, highlighting the need for efficient histopathology-based screening methods for early diagnosis. This study introduces HistoDX, a deep learning framework to classify Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) using 277,524 histopathology image patches (50x50 pixels) from Paul Mooney’s IDC dataset on Kaggle, comprising No Cancer and IDC(+) classes. HistoDX employs a preprocessing pipeline with normalization, data augmentation, and class balancing via oversampling and weighted loss to address the class imbalance. A customized convolutional neural network, built on EfficientNetV2-B3 with additional layers, achieves 97% accuracy and a 0.91 ROC-AUC score on the …

College Degree Attainment In The Mountain West, 2010-2020, Isabelle G. Graham, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Higher Education

This fact sheet presents data on the gaps in college degree attainment in the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The data appear in “Learning and Earning by Degrees: Gains in College Degree Attainment Have Enriched the Nation and Every State, but Racial and Gender Inequality Persists,” report published by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), a research and policy institute within Georgetown University that focuses on the connections between education, career qualifications, and workforce demands.

Optimizing Concrete Strength: How Nanomaterials And Ai Redefine Mix Design, Dan Huang, Guangshuai Han, Ziyang Tang

Physics and Engineering Science

Nanomaterials and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are typically used together in efforts to enhance the performance of concrete and mitigate the environmental impact of concrete construction. However, the complex interactions between nanomaterials, SCMs, and cement make concrete mix design a challenging, iterative, and labor-intensive process, often relying on trial-and-error experimentation. Machine learning (ML) offers an opportunity to better understand the influence of input parameters and to accelerate the optimization of mix designs through data-driven insights. This study proposes an open-source and easy-to-access framework, Canopy, to support the concrete research community in optimizing mix design. Using a dataset collected from the …