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Application Of Analytical Methodologies To The Analysis Of Food Flavoring Agents: Part Iv, Tyler Witt, Anna Wallace, Melissa C. Rhoten

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

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A Marriage By Any Other Sign: Social Signification In The Way Of The World, Alyssa Alexander

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

This paper analyzes William Congreve’s The Way of the World through the lens of Derrida’s theory of différance, arguing that the play destabilizes the fixed social categories of marriage and identity through linguistic performance. While many critics read Congreve’s portrayal of marriage as either reinforcing or satirizing Restoration social structures, this analysis emphasizes how language itself resists fixed meaning. Drawing on key scenes between Mirabell and Millamant, Waitwell’s reflections on autonomy, and Fainall’s contradictory claims of masculine selfhood, the paper demonstrates how the signs “husband,” “wife,” and “man” shift and defer meaning rather than affirm static roles. Characters do not …

Comparison Of Untreated Caries And Caries-Risk Improvement In An Elementary-School-Based Comprehensive Dental Care Program, John-Vincent Quiao D.D.S., Gavin To, Dahea Ham, Courtney H. Chinn Dds, Mph, Elizabeth Best M.P.H., Rose Amable D.D.S.

The New York State Dental Journal

Purpose: This retrospective chart review explored differences in initial exam caries-risk assessment and mean change in untreated carious teeth at 18-month recall.

Methods: Five years of clinical records from two school site locations were reviewed. Bivariate analysis (t-test) was used.

Results: A total of 150 charts satisfied the inclusion criteria. Average caries-risk score at initial exam was significantly higher in Asians compared to non-Asians.

Conclusions: Findings demonstrate that Asian subjects show a higher initial risk assessment score. There was no significant difference in untreated caries by treatment location, which demonstrates the efficacy of school-based programs.

Murder On Music Row: A Narrative Analysis Of Mass-Mediated Country Music And Independent Texas Red Dirt Music, Jennifer A. Worley

Communication Theses

This project employs Roland Barthes' narrative codes as a framework for textual analysis to examine the underlying structures and meanings within song lyrics from two contrasting traditions of country music: mass-mediated Nashville country and Texas Red Dirt. With a sample spanning a five-year period, the study explores how narrative forms reflect broader socio-cultural dynamics and economic forces. Drawing upon the critical theory of the Frankfurt School, particularly the works of Theodor Adorno and Karl Marx, the project concentrates on the commodification of cultural products and implications for authenticity and truth in cultural expression. Through a comparative analysis, the research reveals …

Improving Fluid And Electrolyte Intake In Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd) Patients: Integrating A Mobile Application, Wubit Tilahun Raru Crnp

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Managing fluid and electrolyte intake poses a significant challenge for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients, resulting in health complications, preventable hospitalizations, and increased healthcare costs.

Aim/Objectives: This project aimed to use the KidneyDiet mobile application to improve fluid, electrolyte, and weight management and reduce hospitalizations in CKD patients and assess patient satisfaction with the app.

Methods: The project involved 33 adult CKD stage 4 and 5 patients identified at one primary care practice, with 18 attending application training. Eight active participants utilized the app to track daily intake of fluid, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus over 30–90 days. Data on …

Basking In Abundance: Distribution And Abundance Of Alabama Map Turtles (Graptemys Pulchra) In The Upper Coosa River, Abigail Wilkins

Theses

The Alabama Map Turtle (Graptemys pulchra) is one of the least studied species of turtle in the United States. Little is known about the species distribution and abundance within the northeastern portion of its range. The aim of this study is to determine the distribution of G. pulchra in the Upper Coosa River drainage as well as estimate population sizes for G. pulchra at 6 sites accessible in the Upper Coosa River Drainage. I used a variety of methods (e.g., rapid assessment surveys, trapping, mark-resight population estimates) to determine the presence and abundance of the species in the Upper …

Your Car Is Killing You: Reducing Traffic To Promote Healthy Communities, Andrew D. Levy

Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine

In the United States, cars contribute to a bevy of health problems, constituting a large cost to U.S. taxpayers who must subsidize the medical treatment that stems from them. This Note explores solutions to this health problem by attempting to minimize the number of cars in urban spaces. In particular, it looks at reworking statutory funding strategies for bicycle lanes, calls for using certain types of bicycle lanes that will lead to wider utilization, and advocates for rezoning urban areas to promote density.

Holy Mother: The Sacred And Subversive Wisdom Of Motherhood And Ministry, Kathryn Collins

Doctor of Ministry Projects and Theses

This dissertation investigates the intersections of ministry and motherhood as a method to unmask the added benefits of both vocations for their congregations and families. Western Christian culture has traditionally elevated the intersections of fatherhood and ministry, while tales of motherhood within ministry are hidden or surrounded by scandal. Mothers, like Ann Marbury Hutchinson, have been expelled from their communities or put on trial for teaching and preaching to groups consisting of men and women. Despite their vicious critics, mothers, like Jarena Lee and Catherine Booth, have continued preaching, fueled denominations, and sent forth disciples while also educating their children …

Examining Comprehensive Strategies To Address Gender-Based Violence: A Case Study Of Nigeria, Bridget Efua Martin, Imomotimi (Timmy) Imomotebegha

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

The Global Burden Of Mental Illness: A Policy Research Paper, Imomotimi (Timmy) Imomotebegha

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

Mixed-Methods Findings And Implications From Hrsa Grantees On Addressing Health Workforce Burnout And Moral Injury, Alys Barton, Lauren Munoz, Margaret Ziemann, Polly Pittman

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

A Silent Epidemic: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (Masld) In The United States Among Hispanic Children, Jeniffer Collado Rivera

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

Growth Outcomes In Neonates And Infants Born To Mothers On Bictegravir During Pregnancy, Misgana Woldemeskel, Olivia Munger, Justin Unternaher, Natella Rakhmanina

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Measles And Rubella Elimination Progress In Bangladesh, Sara Park, Jon Andrus Md, Sudhir Khanal Phd

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

Advancing Diversity And Inclusion In Cancer Clinical Trials: Necessity, Barriers, And Strategies, Grace Murphy Bs, Maranda C. Ward Edd, Mph

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

Empowering Staff Wellbeing: A Team-Based Qi Initiative, Rebecca Lauren Smith, Elizabeth Morse, David Phillippi

SPARK Symposium Presentations

Project Title: Empowering Staff Wellbeing: A Team-Based QI Initiative

Keywords: Burnout, wellbeing, DNP, primary care, QI methodology

Background and Rationale: The consequences of burnout in healthcare are alarming: worse patient outcomes, lack of continuity of care, higher turnover, and increased cost to employers. Many studies of burnout and wellbeing of clinicians focus on larger institutions such as hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Over the past several years, burnout has been discussed among our small, eight-person clinician team working in a small, non-profit primary care clinic. Yet, there has been no formal assessment of the level of burnout among …

Genealib Archive 2025-04, Genealib

GENEALIB Archive

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Process And Preliminary Results In Developing A Rural Teacher Intention Survey, Jennifer G. Whitfield, Devon Brenner, Diana Outlaw, Dana Pomykal Franz

The Rural Educator

Across the US, schools struggle to recruit and retain teachers in rural communities. While the body of research that documents rural teacher staffing challenges is increasing, more research is needed about preservice teachers’ decisions about where to teach and how their educator preparation programs (EPPs) may influence their decision. An important step in this process is collecting data regarding preservice teachers’ intentions to teach in rural schools before entering the profession and their perceptions of experiences in EPPs that may have influenced those decisions. In this article, drawn from a larger National Science Foundation collaborative research project focusing on the …

Reexamining The Relationship Of Georgia’S Rural World Language Teachers’ Efficacy To Teacher Attrition, Shannon Borum, Peter B. Swanson

The Rural Educator

U.S. schools, including those in rural America, have struggled with a shortage of world language teachers for decades. Using Bandura’s framework of self-efficacy teaching languages, the researchers conducted a study using the same methods as an earlier study of rural world language teacher attrition in Georgia. Contrary to those findings, results in the present study indicate that teacher efficacy is not a factor in one’s decision to remain in or leave the teaching profession in Georgia; environmental factors appear to be a stronger indicator of rural world language teacher attrition. The study also has implications for teacher and administrator preparation …

Reconstruction And Repatriation Of Looted Cultural Heritage Property: Ownership Mechanism, Yichi Zhang

School of Public Policy Capstones

The frequent foreign invasions and widespread social instability during World War II led to the displacement and loss of countless cultural relics across borders. Many of these artifacts ended up in countries with limited historical and cultural ties to them, resulting in a lack of intrinsic understanding and root connection to their origins. This root disconnection often represents the recipient nations viewing these artifacts through a lens of ownership rather than heritage, perceiving them as property or commodities instead as invaluable representations of ancient civilizations (Boz, 2023). The commodification approach fueled the illicit trade and trafficking of cultural property but …

Walking On Sunshine: Walkable Cities Affect On The Health And Well-Being Of A Population, Carter J. Barnett

SPARK Symposium Presentations

A simple definition of a city is an organizational unit that consists of a dense population within a specific area. This unit can carry a variety of goods and services, complete with housing, businesses, places of leisure and community. A city provides residents with all three of the aspects to live, work, and play within a set distance. How people get around this area is a vital question considering the large number of people in a relatively small zone. For many metropolitan areas a personal car is how movement between city spaces is carried out, however this can cause air …

Assessing Awareness And Trade Facilitation Under The Afcfta: A Focus On Small-Scale Cross-Border Traders In The Southern African Development Community, Faith Mbakhwa

Southern African Journal of Policy and Development

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Trade present significant opportunities for trade facilitation reforms, particularly for small-scale crossborder traders (SSCBTs). However, the success of these initiatives hinges on the awareness and participation of these key stakeholders. This study investigates the awareness levels of SSCBTs regarding the AfCFTA, and analyses their understanding of trade facilitation reforms and their perceptions of the benefits and challenges of these reforms. Drawing on border reviews across 12 SADC commercial border posts and on interviews with traders and customs officials, the study identities significant gaps in …

Nsu Kpcom Link - Spring 2025 - Volume 4.1, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Florida Link Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Faculty Highlights: Dr. Brittany Slatton, Professor Of Sociology, Office Of The Provost

Faculty Highlights

Dr. Brittany Slatton Publishes an article entitled “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Women in the US”

Faculty Highlights: Dr. Demetrios Kazakos Professor, Coset: Mathematical Sciences, Office Of The Provost

Faculty Highlights

Appointment as Editor-in-Chief of the WSEAS Journal: Transactions on Systems and Control

A Benefit For The Masses: A Practical Look On How West Virginia, Rural America, And The United States Can Benefit From Statutory Horizontal Well Pooling, Leading To Increased Energy Production And Security, Garrett M. Spiker

West Virginia Law Review

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The Digitization Of Asylum: The Legal And Ethical Implications Of Ai Use Within Migration Governance, Myla Somersall

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

This paper critically examines the blossoming integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within European asylum systems, demonstrating the interplay between operational efficiency and state obligations for human oversight. Case studies from Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy, where AI software, including DIAS (language recognition), Casematcher (filtered case comparisons), and S.I.N.D.A.C.A (speech-to-text transcription) reveals technology’s ability to streamline and enhance asylum processing. Imbalanced success in facilitating similar technologies across Europe questions the maturity and accuracy of existing AI implementation. Moreover, AI-guided surveillance and identification methods, including mobile phone data analysis, reflect privacy, legal, and proportionality concerns of AI deployment. Through discussion of refugee-centered …

Beautiful Pawns: The Politics Of Art Provenance, Margaret Simpson

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

This paper examines the politics of provenance, focusing on the historical and ethical implications of Nazi-era art looting and the role of Switzerland in laundering looted artworks. By analyzing the actions of the Einsatzstab Reichsleiter Rosenberg (ERR), the complicity of European art dealers, and the postwar silence surrounding collections like that of Emil Bührle, the study argues that provenance is not merely a bureaucratic tool but a political archive. In particular, it explores how Swiss neutrality and secrecy facilitated the trade and concealment of stolen art, and how contemporary institutions struggle with accountability and transparency. Through historical records, museum exhibitions, …

A Critical Assessment Of Military Ai: Operational Risks And The Governance Gap, Julia Williams

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

This paper examines how the intersection of operational risks and the regulatory gap of artificial intelligence in modern warfare creates a global security crisis. Through three case studies, the United States, Ukraine, and Israel, this research shows how these technologies are transforming contemporary conflict and outpacing legal frameworks. The research demonstrates that current forums for governance are failing to reach consensus on necessary standards and highlights how this regulatory gap enables systematic violence, undermines human judgment, and threatens global stability. The analysis focuses on key operational risks, such as black-box decision-making and bias, as well as barriers to governance, including …

Caught In The Middle: The Geopolitics Of The Visegrad Group’S Just Transition, Jack Helms

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the former satellite states of Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary, together known as the Visegrad group, have found themselves at a geopolitical crossroads. After gaining independence, Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia quickly ascended to pan-European alliances such as the European Union (EU) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), dealing a geopolitical blow to Russia and setting the region up for integration with greater European geoeconomic grand strategy. Recent political movements in all four countries questioning Western leadership have imperiled one of the European Union’s signature long-term geoeconomic programs: reducing the continent’s reliance on fossil fuels. …