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Perceptions Of Bullying In A Public Charter School, Ana I. Perea

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

ABSTRACT

Bullying is perceived in different ways according to the experience or training of individuals. In my practice, adults often misidentify disputes or incidents as bullying due to a lack of evidence or varying perceptions. This problem must be a theme of reflection for all stakeholders in traditional or charter schools. My study aimed to understand how teachers and parents perceive bullying in terms of social implications, cultural factors, and professional training. In my research, I provided insight into how the stakeholders in a public charter school perceive this phenomenon. The participants highlighted their perceptions and topics of communication, exclusion, …

05-20-25 Board Of Regents Notice Of Meeting, Patricia Serna

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

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The Role Of Popular Culture In Decolonial Transformative Learning: A Racially Minoritized Adult Educator's Journey, Riyad Shahjahan

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

While a growing body of literature examines the role of popular culture in transformative learning, much of it centers on fostering transformative experiences among learners, rather than educators themselves. This paper addresses that gap by exploring how popular culture enhances transformative learning for racially minoritized adult educators. Drawing from my experiences as a graduate instructor at a predominantly white institution, I reflect on how engaging with popular cultural texts facilitated my own transformative learning within my teaching practice. Grounded in decolonial theory, which emphasizes the inclusion of Indigenous and marginalized knowledges while confronting contemporary colonial oppressions, my reflexive approach highlights …

Making "Monsters" Of Women: A Case Study Of Tradwives And Childless Cat Ladies, Greta Gustafson

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

The presentation, once a podcast, examines how the dialectic of "tradwives" and "childless cat ladies" reflects greater us vs. them dynamics described by "Monster Theory". To begin, the presentation explores the rise of these two reductionist caricatures and their influence on political divisiveness. The presentation also addresses how the us vs. them politics these caricatures contribute to distract from real societal progress and proposes what could be done about it.

Faculty Sponsor: Aleisha Balestri

Entropic Origins And Quantum Dissolution Of Temporal Structure, Lucille Sugarman

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

Findings conceptually investigate the quantum mechanical nature of time and its relationship with the second law of thermodynamics. At the quantum level, the distinction between past and future dissolves, and the present moment, as commonly understood, ceases to exist. Time's directional flow—the "arrow of time"—arises not from the fundamental laws themselves, but from boundary conditions and observer-dependent coarse-graining.

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Raul Barrea

Mass Transfer In Binary Stars, Pierson Lipschultz

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

I investigated the properties of mass transfer in binary star systems. I feature results from Vela X-1, V404 Cygni, and W Ursae Majoris as well as corroborating data from POSYDON. Furthermore, I found the local populations on an HR diagram of each system. Additionally, I found anomalous data properties in both MESA and V404 Cygni which warrant further investigation.

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Joseph DalSanto

The Shooting Of Sonya Massey Case Analysis, Cameron Stevens

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

This paper examines the shooting of Sonya Massey by Deputy Sean Grayson, highlighting systemic failures, Grayson's background, and the police response. It explores legal proceedings and raises concerns about police accountability, racial bias, and the urgent need for improved training, oversight, and reforms within law enforcement agencies.

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Tauya Forst

A Modern Witch Hunt: America’S Past And Future Of Mass Hysteria And Its Emergence In Contemporaneous Abortion Politics, Makayla Reynolds

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Judicial Storytelling On The Supreme Court’S Sociological Legitimacy, Alexea Fleming

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Monochromacy Of Justice: The Global Cost Of Racial Colorblindness, Arnold Brown Jr.

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

An Open Letter To Law Students On The Death Penalty, Sister Helen Prejean, Jesse Cheng

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

U.S. Economic Inequality And Crime Rates At The County Level: 2018-2022, Steven R. Morrison

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Of K9s And Quadrupeds: A Cautionary Concession To Police Dogs, Elizabeth N. Jones

DePaul Law Review

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DePaul Law Review

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Comparative Analysis Of Sexual Violence Laws And Policies Across Countries, Arwah S. Ajmeri

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

My research examines sexual violence laws in multiple countries, focusing on legislative clarity, enforcement mechanisms, and sociocultural influences. Using a comparative analysis approach, it investigates how variations in legal frameworks and cultural contexts impact the effectiveness of these laws. Findings reveal that comprehensive legislation, robust enforcement, and supportive cultural attitudes are crucial in reducing incidents and improving survivor outcomes. These insights contribute to global policy reform efforts, aiming to strengthen protections and effectively prevent sexual violence worldwide.

Faculty Sponsor: Maureen Heffern Ponicki

Populism, Economic Cooperation, And Human Rights In Latin America, Justina Rodriguez Carrozzo

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

I studied how modern populist leaders in Latin America, specifically Jair Bolsonaro and Javier Milei, impact economic cooperation and human rights. Through historical comparison and analysis of recent policies, I found that while these leaders promise national strength, their actions often weaken regional ties and democratic protections.

Faculty Sponsor: Professor David Goldberg

Does Shakespeare Have A Death Wish?, Alyssa Marie Cordero

COD Library Student Research and Award Symposium

During their reign, both King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I were ruthless in persecuting and executing those who publicly and privately challenged their legitimacy - such opposition was seen not only as treason to the British monarchy but as defiance of the divine will of God. Violence, bloodshed, and cruelty were a norm and custom in Tudor England. Although he began his career catering to the audiences' bloodthirsty appetite, William Shakespeare wrote his later plays exploring the human psyche, the gendered experiences of women, and subtle political criticisms. With the looming threat of tyranny in Julius Caesar to the …

5x-Multiplier Vs 3-Tier Model For Discharge Opioid Prescriptions After Intra-Abdominal Cancer Surgery: Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol, Brittany C. Fields, Timothy E. Newhook, Heather A. Lillemoe, Wei Qiao, Jose A. Karam, Surena F. Matin, Larissa A. Meyer, Ching-Wei D. Tzeng

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

Background

Surgeons provide up to 10% of total opioid prescriptions across all specialties, and more than one-third of surgeon-prescribed medications are opioids. Patient-reported opioid consumption and risk of persistent opioid use beyond the postoperative recovery period correlate with the initial opioid quantity prescribed at discharge. Interventions to reduce postoperative opioid prescribing have demonstrated no adverse effects on pain control or increased need for prescription refill; however, in the absence of standardized prescription protocols, opioid prescribing practices vary widely.

Objective

The study objective is to identify the opioid prescribing model that provides the lowest oral morphine equivalents (OME) volume prescribed at …

Assessing Community Attitudes Towards Homelessness And Services, Sarah Makar, Chris Runhaar, Dorothy Wallis

Utah Conference on Community Engagement

A collaborative, community-engaged research project was done to better understand Utah communities' attitudes and beliefs towards homelessness and evaluate for needed services for homeless individuals across Cache, Carbon, Utah, and Uintah counties. Through comprehensive data collection and analysis, this project will help identify community perceptions, challenges, and gaps in services, enabling providers to better tailor their efforts to meet the unique needs of homeless individuals within these counties. Ultimately, the research will foster more informed, responsive, and compassionate support systems for homeless populations across these diverse regions.

Sevier County Adventures - Poster Presentation, Jori Kloosterman, Anna Gilliam

Utah Conference on Community Engagement

"The Sevier County Adventures is a community engagement series of events that are fun for all and center on 4 community-identified needs; mental health, substance abuse, suicide, and parenting/family relationships. Once a quarter in 2025, the USU Sevier County Extension Office and the Central Utah Health Department, in conjunction with other entities, will hold community events to provide resources and information that highlight a specific need from the 4 community-identified needs. 1-Mental Health Game Night – Participants will be given a resource packet with information on local providers and teams will play an escape room game box. 2-Home Run for …

Enhancing Management Of Hospitalized Patients With Opioid Withdrawal, Christine Aliory

Group: Northern Arizona University School of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers

Opioid use disorder (OUD) impacts over 1.2 million people in the United States. This population suffers from multiple comorbidities which can result in the need for hospitalization. Managing opioid withdrawal in hospitalized patients is challenging. Assessment tools like the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) help healthcare providers determine appropriate interventions to alleviate withdrawal symptoms for these patients. This quality improvement project aimed to decrease the number of incidents of violent behaviors and/or patients leaving the hospital against medical advice (AMA) during opioid withdrawal and enhance nurses’ ability to perform the COWS assessment. Organizational data from a 402-bed acute care hospital …

Toward A Global Consensus On The "S" In Esg: Strengthening Human Rights And Corporate Accountability Through Global Governance, Emma O'Connor

Pace International Law Review

This paper argues that the international community, led by the United Nations, must develop a coherent global framework for the “S” in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) to strengthen corporate accountability and human rights protections. While environmental metrics in ESG have gained global traction, the social pillar remains fragmented, inconsistently defined, and weakly enforced, opening the door to impact washing, where companies misrepresent or exaggerate their positive social impact. Drawing from international, regional, and domestic case studies, this paper illustrates how this incoherence leads to economic, ethical, and operational harms for businesses and the global community. It argues that public governance …

Prioritizing Peace: Elevating Women Influencers In Global Governance, Stacy H. Runia

Pace International Law Review

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Human Rights Denied: Forced Evictions And Housing Injustice In The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Francesco Seatzu

Pace International Law Review

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) grapples with a pervasive and alarming phenomenon of forced evictions orchestrated by multinational corporations operating within its cobalt and copper mining sites. This comprehensive inquiry, undertaken collaboratively by Amnesty International and the DRC-based Initiative for Good Governance and Human Rights, meticulously scrutinizes the multifaceted human rights implications emanating from four mining projects situated in the Kolwezi region of the DRC. The investigative report documents a troubling pattern of systematic disregard for the fundamental rights and dignity of affected populations, compounded by a stark failure on the part of mining operators to adhere to extant …

Forced Adoptions Of Ukrainian Children From An International Human Rights And Humanitarian Law Perspective, Ines Gillich

Pace International Law Review

The article analyzes the legality of the Russian practice of forced adoptions of Ukrainian children from an international human rights and humanitarian law perspective. It argues that while the relocation of children from conflict zones to safe areas is generally lawful under international law, these measures must only be temporary, and persons abducted must be returned as soon as possible. This article also argues that human rights obligations must be read in the light of international humanitarian law, which is the lex specialis applicable in armed conflicts. The article concludes that any permanent measures against the will of the children …

Puerto Rico's Coast: Preservation Through Positive Obligations On Property Owners And The State In The Context Of Climate Change, Jaime Villeta-Garcia

Journal of Comparative Urban Law and Policy

The rise in sea level, the obvious rampant coastal erosion and the uncertain future due to climate change urge the need to rethink the coast, through property and administrative law. The security of life, property and the fair and orderly use of the ultra-valuable resources that is the coast depend on a new concept for properties in the coastal zone and its effective execution by a conscious and responsible State. Centered on the community of Ocean Park in San Juan, Puerto Rico, it’s no longer a question of whether coastal property rights can contribute to safeguarding the coast, but rather …

Introduction, Karen Johnston

Journal of Comparative Urban Law and Policy

This article provides an introduction to the Journal of Comparative Urban Law & Policy, the Study Space Program offered by Georgia State University College of Law, and the articles resulting from the Study Space Rio de Janeiro Program held in June 2024.

Les Blattes Orgueilleuses, Siham Amraoui

Journal of Amazigh Studies

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La Diglossie Et L’Enseignement De La Langue Amazighe Au Maroc, Abdelaziz Yannous, Fatima Agrou

Journal of Amazigh Studies

L'école joue un rôle essentiel dans la formation de la personnalité et le développement cognitif de l'enfant, en complément de la famille. Ces deux institutions forment la base principale de la socialisation, à travers les interactions familiales d'une part et le milieu scolaire d'autre part. Cet article examine l’enseignement de l’amazighe standard (AS) dans les écoles marocaines, perçu comme une langue artificielle avec un métalangage souvent méconnu des locutrices et locuteurs amazighophones. Les supports pédagogiques sont présentés non seulement dans une variante autre que Tamazight, mais aussi dans une langue standardisée comportant un nouveau lexique, créant ainsi une situation de …

Amazigh Lexical Substrate In Tunisian Derja: An Outcome Of Linguistic Contact On Youtube And Facebook, Soubeika Bahri

Journal of Amazigh Studies

Despite the extensive discussion of the structural and lexical impact of Tamazight on North African spoken varieties in Morocco, Algeria, and Libya (Berkai 4-14; Souag 2018, 192-200; Faizi 29-39; Bensoukas and Boudlal 179-21; Zellou 1-13), little is known about the linguistic contact outcome between the Tunisian spoken variety (henceforth, Ettounsi or Tunisian Derja) and Tamazight. In this article, we present and analyze Amazigh linguistic substrate examples in the lexicon of Ettounsi. Contact-induced change (Lafkioui 51-93; Thomason 339-46; Heine and Kuteva, 529-72) and language contact on YouTube (Garley, 77-106), along with the method of computer-mediated discourse (Androutsopoulos, 419-438), offer …