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Alaska Educator Survey: Instrument Development Report, Dayna Jean Defeo, Staci Corey, Trang C. Tran

CAEPR Reports

This report details the survey development methodology for a statewide survey of in-service K-12 educators in Alaska. It describes the comprehensive literature review, document analysis, shareholder listening sessions, and cognitive interviewing activities that went into survey development.

Ways Of Living And Knowing, Reem El Hassan Mohamed

Theses and Dissertations

After decades of sedentarization, the Muzeina tribe in South Sinai now has new generations born into sedentary lifestyles, never experiencing nomadism like their ancestors once did. This shift has impacted their knowledge system, traditionally shaped by interactions and kinship with nature. Exposure to social media is influencing younger generations' ways of living, raising the older generations’ concerns about their Bedouin identity. Despite being one of the largest tribes in South Sinai, the Muzeina are rarely represented in literature.

This ethnography explores the impact of sedentarization and contextual developments on the Muzeina's knowledge system, inherited from their ancestors. Muzeina’s relationship, and …

Exploring The Role Of Religious Media In Shaping Public Perceptions Towards Climate Change In Egypt, Hebatullah Ashour Abdel Fatah Ibrahim Ashour

Theses and Dissertations

Climate change poses significant threats globally, with particular vulnerability noted in developing nations like Egypt. While effective communication is crucial for societal engagement, the role of influential actors like religious media within specific cultural contexts remains under-explored. This thesis investigates the role and communication practices of religious media (Islamic and Coptic Christian) concerning climate change in Egypt, a country where religious institutions command significant public trust and influence. Existing literature highlights gaps in understanding how these specific media outlets navigate and frame climate change discourse.

Employing Framing Theory and Communication for Development (DevCom) Theory as a combined framework, this study …

The Instrumentalization Of The Unprivileged Combatants By Western Countries Aimed To Oppress National Liberation Wars, Fares Mahmoud Def-Allah Abdelhamid

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is purported to be the humanization of wars. Nonetheless, the atrocities committed in wars and the war criminals’ impunity suggest the failure of IHL. Notwithstanding, some voices call for reforming and developing IHL. In contrast, this thesis argues that IHL should be rejected entirely since the distinction between privileged and unprivileged combatants indicates that IHL is biased against anti-colonizers. It is biased in three senses. Firstly, IHL, particularly the distinction between privileged and unprivileged combatants, is dominated by Western rationality, which can be noticed in the domination of the civilization concept with its …

“Perfect Hearts And Pure Pages”: The Transmission And Recitation Of The Qur’An In Mamluk Cairo—The Shāṭibiyya As A Case Study, Jonathan Hearn

Theses and Dissertations

The Ḥirz al-Amānī wa-Wajh al-Tahānī of Abū al-Qāsim b. Fīrruh al-Shāṭibī (d. 590/1193) became one of the most widely studied texts associated with the recitation of the Qur’an. A didactic versification of Abū ʿAmr al-Dānī’s (d. 444/1053) Kitāb al-Taysīr fī al-Qirāʾāt al-Sabaʿ, the Shāṭibiyya was composed in Ayyubid Egypt and transformed the discipline of the variant readings (qirāʾāt). Despite its popularity and acknowledged impact upon the discipline, the Shāṭibiyya remains a relatively untapped resource for understanding the Qur’an in its recited form. This thesis studies the recitation of the Qur’an in Mamluk Cairo through the Shāṭibiyya, …

In-Service Teachers’ Awareness And Professional Development In Egyptian Public Schools, Hanan Mohamed Metawea

Theses and Dissertations

Neuroscience is an emergent field that focuses on studying brain structure and understanding its significance in the learning process. There has been a recent movement in how to bridge the gap between neuroscience concepts and education by incorporating neuroscience principles into the teaching process. However, there have been limited studies in Egypt on how educators understand and utilize neuroscience principles in the classroom. This qualitative exploratory case study examines Egyptian teachers’ understanding of neuroscience concepts and how they apply them in their teaching practices. This case study was carried out in two government schools, including interviews with 11 teachers representing …

The Social Standing Versus The Mind Standing Of Older Adults In Egypt: Cross-Sectional Analysis Of The Relationship Between Social Capital And Cognitive Functions, Shaza H. Shinaishen Dr

Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Egypt's population, much like that of other countries, is expected to age considerably over the course of the coming decades. Although biological and socioeconomic predictors of cognitive function have been studied widely, personal level social capital remains unexplored, especially in LMICs.

Purpose: This study primarily investigates the relationship between individual social capital and cognitive functioning among older adults aged 65 years and older in Egypt using the structural and cognitive components of social capital, including group membership, civic engagements, and caregiving roles.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey on 363 older individuals in different geographical and demographic segments of Egypt using …

Assessing The Impact Of Digital Transformation On Regulatory Processes And Systems Compared To Traditional Paper-Based Processes At The Egyptian Drug Authority, Rania Aa Soliman

Theses and Dissertations

In the past several decades, the rate of scientific and technological advancements in drug development and digital fields have been extraordinary. Internet of Things and block chain technologies are currently viable in the mature cloud computing industry, these transformative examples contrast starkly with the current pharmaceutical regulatory submission, review, and approval process of the EDA. However, with the emergence of initiatives that aim to improve and expedite regulatory decision-making, there is a promising future ahead. These initiatives, if successful, will not only transform the current transactional structure but also leverage scientific and technological advances to deliver patient-centric therapies. This radical …

Comparative Analysis Of Water Management Practices In Denmark, Egypt And Uganda: Implications For Sustainable Water Management In Uganda, Junior Twehamye Ashaba

Theses and Dissertations

Water scarcity and mismanagement are escalating global challenges, with over two billion people lacking access to safe drinking water and projections indicating that nearly two thirds of the world’s population could face water shortages by 2050 (Jones et al., 2024). This thesis presents an analysis of water governance and management practices in Denmark, Egypt, and Uganda-three countries that exemplify diverse hydro-climatic conditions, socioeconomic realities, and institutional frameworks. The study explains how governance structures, technological innovation, stakeholder participation, and policy design shape water resource outcomes, and how lessons from Denmark and Egypt can inform more resilient and sustainable water management in …

Bitcoin As A Currency: A Theoretical Framework Of Bitcoin’S Supply Effect On Consumption And Inflation, Begad Amr Hassan

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines the macroeconomic effects of Bitcoin's fixed money supply within a dynamic general equilibrium context. Traditional Keynesian economics proposes that central banks regulate the money supply through interest rate manipulation and monetary interventions to promote economic stability within the market. However, cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, present a challenge due to their algorithmically predetermined supply, which halves every four years, removing discretionary monetary policy. By adapting Calvo's (1983) staggered-price model to a closed economy, supposing Bitcoin is the only medium of exchange, it is deduced that Bitcoin's deflationary nature causes a persistent consumption collapse and hyper deflationary spirals. Furthermore, calibrations …

5d Framework To Maximize Revit's Potential In Bim For Commercial Projects, Mohamed Swailim

Theses and Dissertations

This research investigates the integration of a 5D framework within Building Information Modeling (BIM) using software to optimize efficiency in the design and construction of commercial projects, specifically within the hospitality, retail, and residential sectors. While the advantages of BIM are well documented, its full potential remains underutilized, particularly in large-scale commercial developments that significantly impact national economies. A structured methodology was employed to address this gap, beginning with a systematic literature review (SLR) to explore existing applications of 5D-BIM in commercial projects, focusing on trends, challenges, and implementation strategies. Expert interviews were conducted to gain insights from professionals experienced …

Stuck In The Maze: Syrian Unaccompanied Children Navigating Spheres Of Protection In Egypt, Anouk Pelletier De Chambure

Theses and Dissertations

This research explores the protection of Syrian unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) in Egypt who have fled the Syrian conflict and reflects on the role of formal protection providers and informal networks of solidarity. In hopes of pushing back against the over- essentialization of UASC as vulnerable children, this research unravels the lived experiences of seven aged-out Syrian UASCs who have been living in Egypt for a few years, which reveals their authentic and original crafting of spheres of protection. This thesis aims to contribute to a more extensive and more accurate understanding of the lives and needs of Syrian …

Practicality Of Implementing Sub-Clause 8.4 [Advance Warning] Of The Fidic 2017 Red Book In Egypt, Gehad Ibrahim

Theses and Dissertations

Disputes in construction projects can cause cost and time overruns that can be detrimental to the parties involved and to the project. Several measures have been advocated by the industry’s practitioners in an attempt to avoid disputes and their adverse impacts. One of these measures is the introduction of advance warning sub-clauses in construction contracts, where the contracting parties play a proactive and collaborative role in warning each other of potential adverse impacts to the project. Such clauses have been in the NEC suite of standard construction contracts for decades and have recently found their way to the 2017 edition …

The Communal Lyric: Poetry In Devotional And Oppressed Communities, Michael N. Yacoub

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis investigates the interaction between lyric and community; it asks what a communal lyric is, how it functions, and to what ends. In Chapter One, I compare Jonathan Culler’s performative model of lyric with the theory of Takhyīl as expounded by Arab philosopher-critics al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, and al-Qartajanni to argue that a communal lyric is a form of audience-oriented public discourse distinguished by formal features that prompt the poem’s (re-)iteration and establish an interpersonal relationship with the audience in order to influence them and make shareable value claims about the world. In Chapters Two and Three I provide close-reading …

Opportunistic Networks On The Move: A Context-Aware Framework For Opportunistic Networking Under Heterogeneous Mobility Settings, Sara Elsingergy

Theses and Dissertations

Most computer networks require continuous end-to-end connectivity between sending and destination nodes for data transfer. However, in certain scenarios—such as disaster zones, geographically remote areas with intermittent or no connectivity, or regions facing peak network loads—such continuous communication paths may be unavailable. A notable example of this challenge occurred during Hurricane Milton in 2024 and the Los Angeles wildfires in 2025, where Starlink provided free satellite internet to support disaster relief efforts and enable communication in affected areas. However, while offering satellite services at no cost can be effective in emergencies, it may not always be feasible on a global …

“Redefining The Fortress” Migrant Experiences, Adaptation And Connection Within Serbian Borderlands, Nicholas J. Leone

Theses and Dissertations

Abstract This thesis seeks to examine migrant experiences due to Serbia's geopolitical significance along the so-called Balkan route, and how this is specifically exemplified in the northern autonomous region of Vojvodina. Serbia’s position outside the external border of the European Union has caused it to be a strategic transit point for migrants en route to desired destinations, typically within Western and Northern Europe. However, the European Union’s externalization policies in partnership with Serbian authorities have played an extensive role in migration mobility patterns and humanitarian conditions for migrants traversing within the Serbian borderlands, specifically along the border with Hungary. The …

The Sealed Palace: How Direct Access To The Supreme Constitutional Court Can Bridge The Gaps In Constitutional Review In Egypt, Ahmed Sameh Fahmi

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines the limitations of Egypt’s current constitutional review system and argues for the introduction of a direct access mechanism to the Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC). Under Egypt’s centralized model of judicial review, individuals are restricted to indirect access through ordinary courts, which has resulted in significant procedural and substantive inefficiencies. The referral-based mechanism of judicial review of legislation has caused delays in adjudicating constitutional claims, the insulation of certain laws from review, legislative omissions, and excessive gatekeeping by lower courts. Through a comparative analysis of direct access models in Colombia, Germany, Turkey, and South Africa, the thesis identifies …

A Tragedy Of Incommensurability: Indigenous Rights And The Limits Of Human Rights Law, Zeina Ali

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores the tragedy of incommensurability between indigenous rights and international human rights law. Despite the emergence of frameworks like the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), indigenous calls for sovereignty remain fundamentally unintelligible within a liberal order structured to preserve settler-state legitimacy. Tracing the historical and theoretical evolution of indigenous advocacy, this study critiques the strategic shift from demands for self-determination to claims of cultural rights. It argues that this shift offers no real alternative: self-determination and cultural rights are functionally equivalent, as both are ultimately filtered through legal and political frameworks that cannot …

The Craft Of Tally: Tracing Marketability And Economic Sustainability Of Crafts, Mariam Mabrouk

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores the marketability and economic sustainability of the Tally craft in Gezeirit

Shandaweel, Sohag, Egypt, with a focus on how the craft navigates the tension between cultural

preservation and economic adaptation. Tally, a traditional form of embroidery, has deep cultural

roots in Egypt but faces significant challenges due to global market dynamics, shifting consumer

preferences, and systemic institutional neglect. Through an ethnographic case study, this research

investigates how artisans, institutions, and market forces interact to shape the craft's future. The

study examines the role of cultural perceptions, innovation, and institutional support in fostering

or hindering Tally's economic viability. …

Photographic Truth: Civilian Manipulation And Reality Under Stalinism, Reese Finnigan

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

No abstract provided.

Examining Family Accommodation In Early Childhood, Allison Smith Dupre

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The relationship between parent and child anxiety is well established. One factor that may account for this relationship is family accommodation (how family members alter their behavior to alleviate child distress). Family accommodation has been studied in child anxiety for the past decade and has been linked to increased parent and child anxiety. However, little research has focused on a young sample without clinical elevations of anxiety. Acknowledging the impact of family accommodation on child anxiety, the strong link between parent anxiety and accommodation, and the importance of early intervention, this study aimed to expand the literature of family accommodation …

Therapy, Safety, And Logistics Of Preoperative Vs Postoperative Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: A Preliminary Analysis Of A Randomized Clinical Trial, Debra Nana Yeboa, Jing Li, Ruitao Lin, Sujit S Prabhu, Thomas H Beckham, Todd Allen Swanson, Xuemei Wang, Xiaohan Chi, Chinenye Lynette Ejezie, Dima Suki, Chenyang Wang, Chibawanye Ene, Ian E Mccutcheon, Susan Mcgovern, Mary Frances Mcaleer, Martin Tom, Amol Ghia, Subha Perni, Wen Jiang, Brian De, Caroline Chung, Betty Y S Kim, Barbara J O'Brien, Jason T Huse, Jeffrey S Wefel, Laurence Court, Hussein Tawbi, Filip Janku, Nandita Guha-Thakurta, J Matthew Debnam, Jason Johnson, Ceylan Altintas Taslicay, Christopher Alvarez-Breckenridge, Shaan M Raza, Amy B Heimberger, Franco Demonte, Robert North, Tina M Briere, John F De Groot, Raymond Sawaya, David Grosshans, Frederick F Lang, Ganesh Rao, Sherise D Ferguson

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Importance: Preoperative stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) vs postoperative SRT logistics and toxic effects provides clinically significant data on management outcomes.

Objective: To determine preoperative SRT logistics and safety profile compared with postoperative in patients with brain metastases.

Design, setting, and participants: This single-institution phase 3 randomized clinical trial included patients 18 years and older and undergoing a planned surgical resection. Patients were required to have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status score of 2 or greater and be candidates for SRT within 30 days of surgical resection. Patients with radiosensitive histologies (eg, small cell lung cancer and lymphoma), brain …

Digital Strolls Using Unicdent Toolkit-Part 2: Reimagining The Walking Method For Online Participation, Prashanti Eachempati, John Martin, Sally Hanks, Mona Nasser

Peninsula Dental School

Distance and remoteness no longer pose barriers to conducting meaningful research, as the adaptation of participatory methods can address these challenges effectively. This article examines the transformation of the UniCDent Toolkit, originally designed to capture patients' perceptions of uncertainty in dental environments, for online participatory interactions with dentists. The toolkit, which uses the walking method, incorporates components such as imagery, gallery walks, quadrant mapping, and trade-offs to explore uncertainty in dental practice. Initially, dentists expressed discomfort in sharing their uncertainty in a group setting, prompting a shift to an online format that maintained participant engagement and created a safe space …

Ai-Enabled System For Efficient Data Storage, Debdeep Bandyopadhyay, Alok Roy, Prajna Shetty

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for efficiently storing data based on reinforcement learning and actor-critic models. An agent, comprising a “chunking actor” and a “redundancy critic” can segment various types of computer files into “dynamic segments” and “redundant segments” and store those segments in a dynamic datastore and a redundant datastore respectively. In general terms, redundant segments can comprise segments of files that exist “redundantly” among multiple files stored by the system, such as header information. Dynamic data segments can comprise data segments that are unique or generally unique to their respective files. By identifying redundant data …

Marine Exchange Of Alaska Automatic Identification System And Weather Station Installations, Carol D. Janzen, Shawn Mauldin, John Hollingsworth

Benefits of Ocean Observing Catalog (BOOC)

The Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) has supported the Marine Exchange of Alaska (MXAK) for over 15 years to enhance maritime safety in Alaska by installing and operating 70 terrestrial weather stations in areas that lacked reliable weather intelligence. The MXAK provides the real-time weather information directly to vessels over the Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel tracking network. The MXAK also equips 16 vessels with weather sensors to build-out automated shipboard weather observing capabilities. All data are made available to NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) in real-time, supporting Alaska's marine forecasts, situational awareness, weather models, and decision support for the …

Dietary Intake, Body Composition Analysis, Muscle Soreness, Fatigue, Mental Stress, Sleep Patterns And Alertness Observance In Jordanian Paralympic Athletes, Omar Suleiman Hindawi Prof., Tamara Mohammad Alhalaiqah Msc, Mohammad Hassan Abualtaieb Prof.

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction Jordanian Paralympic (Para) athletes are a small and rare category among Jordanian athletes; their nutrition and wellness (Sleep quality, fatigue, stress, mental health) are essential to their performance. This research aims to assess Jordanian Paralympic athletes' nutritional status, body components, muscle Soreness, fatigue, mental stress, sleep patterns, and alertness.

Methodology

A descriptive case series study will be conducted with 74 participants, adult male and female Jordanian Paralympic athletes who are at age of 18 years and above and diagnosed with different disabilities. Three 24-hour dietary recalls (24HR) will be collected (2 training days, 1 resting day). Moreover, the Hooper …

Defining “Inclusion”: Scholars’ Use And Operationalization In Major Physical Education Journals, Jenna Fesemyer, Justin Haegele, Wesley J. Wilson

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction
The word “inclusion” has been vaguely defined since its formulation, despite its ubiquity in physical education literature and practice (Imray & Colley, 2017). Without clear meaning, the term’s proliferation has created space for multiple understandings to the detriment of building capacity to meaningfully enhance the concept in social justice and educational contexts (Cobigo et al., 2012). To better understand its use, our purpose in this study was to analyze how “inclusion” is used in scholarship published in well-known physical education journals. This study advances ISAPA’s theme “Creating New Opportunities to Thrive,” by fostering awareness for stakeholders in education environments …

Beyond The Court: The Support System Of Singaporean Wheelchair Rugby, Daniel W.H. Seah Mr, Heng Yeow Yap Dr, Jernice S.Y. Tan Dr

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

This study examines the support environment for parasport in Singapore, focusing on the Wheelchair Rugby Association of Singapore (WRAS). The research aims to identify the key factors influencing participation and development in parasport, as well as to uncover opportunities for improvement. A qualitative research approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews, was employed to gather insights from eight key stakeholders, including athletes, caregivers, and volunteers. Key findings revealed positive perceptions regarding accessibility to facilities and equipment, volunteer cohesion and expertise, and public engagement efforts. However, areas for improvement were identified, including the need for increased public awareness and education, a robust development framework …

The Journal Of Texas History

Journal of Texas History

Published by: The Alliance for Texas History in cooperation with the University of Texas at Arlington Vol. 1, No. 1 June 2025

Fos Special Publications, Florida Field Naturalist

Florida Field Naturalist

No abstract provided.