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Out With The Old, In With The Young? Youth And Old Age In Vergil’S Eclogues And Georgics, Charissa Skoutelas, Anthony Smith

New England Classical Journal

Scholars have noted that Silenus’ entrapment by Chromis and Mnasyllos (Eclogues 6) and Aristaeus’ ambush of Proteus (Georgics 4) share distinct elements. Both passages portray youths forcefully binding an old figure with chains to compel a song. In comparing old Silenus and Proteus with the “boys” Chromis and Mnasyllos and “most daring of the youth” Aristaeus respectively, this paper traces such physical compulsion alongside the metaphorical confinement of Tityrus (Eclogues 1) and the Corycian senex (Georgics 4) to argue that Vergil mobilizes the clash of youth and senectitude to comment on the effects of literary tradition …

Basilissa: Exploring Cleopatra Selene’S Complex Identity Through Her Coinage, Btari Laksono

New England Classical Journal

No abstract provided.

Full Issue (52.1, Spring 2025)

New England Classical Journal

No abstract provided.

Probative Of Prejudice: Procedural Unfairness Underlying Security Threat Group Classifications In Canadian Prisons, Shane Martinez

Journal of Law and Social Policy

Achieving meaningful oversight and enforcement of prisoners’ rights has long been a challenge for those incarcerated in Canada’s prison system. This is illustrated in part by how the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) applies the Security Threat Group (STG) classification to Black prisoners. CSC disproportionately classifies Black prisoners as being members or affiliates of STGS–even when those allegations are of unknown reliability. This paper analytically highlights how this practice impacts the liberty interests of these prisoners on the basis of unproven allegations. It also considers how a lack of procedural safeguards in this context contributes to a larger pattern of …

Le Fait Divers Et Sa Contextualisation Entre L’Effacement Et L’Accentuation : « Rayyā Et Sakīna Et Landru », Dahlia El Seguiny

Regards

Female serial killers are rarely featured in Arabic police archives. Hence the singularity of the Rayyā and Sakīna case. This article studies the classic Rayyā and Sakīna (1953, Salah Abou Seif), the first Egyptian film to tell the story of female serial killers. The film is compared to the historical narrative written by journalist and historian Salah Issa in The Henchmen of Rayyā and Sakīna, a Political and Social Account (1999). Both the Film and the book are compared to Landru (1963, Claude Chabrol), a film based on a screenplay by Françoise Sagan published in a book under the …

Vaudeville Ideology And The Unconscious Of Crime Comedy: A Postcolonial Arab Contribution, Walid El Khachab

Regards

This article proposes two theses: 1) Arabic postcolonial crime comedy articulates a social Unconscious expressed in cinematic “lapsus”. This Unconscious bears an unspoken desire of putting and end to authoritarianism and the police state, materialized by the omnipresence and omniscience of police in crime comedy; 2) Arabic crime comedy is a vehicle for a propaganda discourse at the service of “the ideology of vaudeville”. This ideology is carried by a discourse where the film promises citizens access to vaudevillesque luxury, such as wealth, sophisticated women, and even guilty pleasures, as well as integration into the fabric of the new middle …

Who Killed The Law? An Analysis Of The Syrian Drama Series "Ahmar", Lovisa Berg

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The 2016 Syrian TV series Aḥmar, directed by Jūd Sa‘īd and written by Yāmin Ḥajalī and ‘Alī Wajīh, is an intelligently constructed detective drama infused with political and social critique. This article employs media studies and theories of detective drama to analyse the plot and narrative of the series. In the first episode, the well-known judge Khālid is brutally murdered, prompting three separate investigations into his death. The first is conducted by his childhood friend, who works in the police force; the second by a radio journalist; and the third by an old friend of the judge, who is …

Enquêteurs (Non) Familiers : Qui Mène Les Enquêtes Dans Les Séries Télévisées Égyptiennes ?, Gianluca Parolin

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The chapter analyzes the ubiquitous presence of crime investigations in contemporary Egyptian television drama, away from genre definitions of crime drama. By focusing on who conducts these investigations, the chapter maps the typologies of investigators on the small screen. The ‘conventional’ investigators of global crime drama are an extremely rare occurrence on Egyptian television, and even when they exist in the original work they tend to be marginalized in the adaptation. A host of ordinary citizens, on the contrary, are extremely busy carrying out investigations on the Egyptian small screen. The chapter considers the struggles that these ‘non-conventional’ investigators encounter, …

À Propos De « Cilama » (Hady Zaccak, 2024), Joseph Korkmaz

Regards

Cilama (2024) est un documentaire du réalisateur libanais spécialiste du genre Hady Zaccak. Le titre est une déformation de « cinéma » par le dialecte populaire de Tripoli, la deuxième grande ville et chef-lieu du nord du Liban. Des années trente et jusqu’à la guerre civile en 1975, Tripoli comptait une trentaine de salles qui attiraient une foule de spectateurs avides de divertissement, d’évasion, de rencontres et de découvertes. Aujourd’hui ces salles ont fermé leurs portes et, contrairement à celles du centre-ville de Beyrouth qui ont été rasées dans le cadre de la reconstruction et de la modernisation, elles sont …

John And Linda Cooke String Scholarship Quartets

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Enjoy an evening of chamber music performed by Bailey School of Music student recipients of the John & Linda Cooke String Quartet Scholar Awards.

Digital Access, Digital Skills, And Academic Success: Rethinking Digital Capital In Higher Education, Nicholas Boon

Honors Thesis

Recent scholarship has suggested that “digital capital” (DC), encompassing digital access and competency, may play a critical role in processes of social reproduction. However, there has been limited scholarship exploring this concept’s empirical utility. Especially within higher education, where increasing digitalization may exacerbate inequality by disadvantaging students with low DC. Using a survey of 239 students at two institutions of higher education in the Midwest, this study examines the usefulness of the DC concept for understanding unequal educational outcomes in the contemporary university context. This study is among the first to empirically investigate the relationship between sociodemographic factors, DC accumulation, …

Student Senate Meeting Minutes March 31, 2025, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Minutes for March 31, 2025.

The Efficacy Of Informal Mindfulness Practices Towards Enhancing Psychological Well-Being And Life Satisfaction Among College Students, Tianhui Xie, Carol Patrick

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Embarking in an era marked by innovation and progression, US college students frequently encounter psychological challenges related to intense academic pressure and socialization. Informal mindfulness practices have been suggested to be capable of reducing stress levels, state mindfulness, study engagement, and psychological well-being. While prior research has investigated the efficacy of informal contemplative practice in various daily settings, no study has specifically examined skincare as a potential form of informal contemplative practice. This study aims to measure the efficacy of integrating informal mindfulness practices with skincare practices to enhance psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and state mindfulness among US college students. …

Crow's Nest, March 31, 2025, Crow's Nest Staff

Crow's Nest

The March 31, 2025 issue of Crow's Nest.

Practices In Single Ventricle Repairs: Insights From Computational Fluid Dynamics On Cavopulmonary Connections – A Scoping Review, Olivia K. Osuch

Student Works

Abstract: Single-ventricle congenital heart defects require complex surgical strategies, with computation fluid dynamics (CFD) playing a growing role in optimizing cavopulmonary connections. This scoping review examines CFD-derived insights into power loss, hepatic flow distribution (HFD), and wall shear stress (WSS) across different Fontan geometries.

Methods: A search of available peer-reviewed literature (1995-2024) identified studies using CFD models to analyze hemodynamic performance in second and third-stage single-ventricle repairs. Studies were categorized based on surgical stage, anatomical variations, modeling assumptions, and key outcomes such as power loss, HFD, and WSS.

Results: Of 30 included studies, 28 analyzed power loss, 24 evaluated HFD, …

Do The Effects Of Ethnocentrism And Cosmopolitanism Depend On Countries-Of-Origins? An Empirical Study Of U.S. Consumers, Thomas Tanner, Jung Kim, Ronda Mariani

Atlantic Marketing Journal

Consumer ethnocentrism and cosmopolitanism have been shown to be instrumental factors for the evaluation and purchase of foreign products. Many prior studies have provided evidence that ethnocentric consumers have lower willingness to buy for products that originated from foreign countries, while cosmopolitan consumers have higher willingness to buy. However, prior research has been conducted in the research setting where only one foreign country is pit against home country. Therefore, it is not clear whether their direct impacts on animosity, product judgement, and willingness to buy will be homogeneous, regardless of countries-of-origin. In other words, do consumers hold the same degree …

Accepting Invasive Privacy Policies In Downloading Tiktok, Stephen Baglione, Louis A. Tucci

Atlantic Marketing Journal

Privacy is important but often neglected by app users. Our results show that the respondents are highly involved in online privacy and privacy for their data on social media. When asked anonymously, around five-fifths of respondents would not accept specific TikTok privacy statements. This did change for those with a TikTok account and those who were heavy app users. These results held for place of residence and gender. This confirms the privacy paradox. What was surprising is that 17 percent of respondents are willing to accept invasive privacy actions to use TikTok.

Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management Of Civilian Craniocerebral Gunshot Injuries, Wesley Shoap, George Austin Crabill, Roboan Guillen, Kaleb Derouen, Jack Leoni, Zhide Fang, Berje Shammassian

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Introduction: Craniocerebral gunshot wounds in the civilian population constitute a devastating subset of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The aim of this study was to determine the association of mortality, intensive care unit length of stay (ICU LOS), and the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOS-E) among craniocerebral gunshot patients based on timing and type of intervention. Methods: The trauma database was queried for GSWH patients ages 15 and older who received neurosurgical intervention from January 1st 2016 to June 1st 2023. Operative notes were reviewed and patients were then divided into three groups; intracranial pressure monitor only with medical treatment (ICP), …

The Urgency Of Instituting Systemic Cybersecurity Curriculum Within Stem At Secondary Educational Levels In Preparation For Postsecondary Institutions., Robert Spencer

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Over the last 20 years, many secondary institutions have made advances developing curriculum defined as “STEM (Science, Engineering and Mathematics)” in order to ensure secondary students are eligible to apply as well excel in technology degree programs at the college and university levels. Although various initiatives exist, there are studies however, which allude to a great possibility that there will be a lack of cybersecurity professionals filling present day and anticipated future positions. Despite a large number of federal and educational enhancements there is need for additional research regarding instituting overall systemic processes and curriculum which supports secondary student transition …

Developing Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning (Sotl) On A Regional Campus, Shawn Boyne, Rosemary Erickson Johnsen

eJournal of Public Affairs

How can academic affairs administrators foster robust Scholarship of Teaching and Learning practices on a regional baccalaureate campus? Fulfilling tenure-system faculty requirements for scholarly research at a teaching institution alongside 4-4 teaching loads is a challenge, but supporting faculty in SoTL engagement shows them how it draws on their expertise to yield meaningful benefits for themselves as teacher-scholars and for their students. To lay a solid foundation for a new programmatic emphasis on SoTL, academic leadership at the Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota harnessed system resources available through the Center for Educational Innovation to a supportive cohort model. …

The Science & Art Of Provostship During Faculty Retrenchment, Joshua Powers

eJournal of Public Affairs

The pandemic laid bare the financial challenges many regional state universities had been facing for some time. This article offers a case window into William Paterson University, a regional state University in New Jersey, that was able to navigate a difficult, but necessary reduction in the faculty size and come out the other side much stronger and on a positive trajectory. Central to this was a mix of science and art. Its components, and the ultimate outcome, are described in this article.

Optimizing Transcription Efficiency Through Mutations In The T7 Rna Polymerase, Claire N. Novak

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

The production of RNA is vital for many commercial and research purposes, with one of the more notable reasons being vaccine production. The RNA polymerase, derived from T7 bacteriophage, is commonly used for RNA production due to its ability to produce full-length RNA transcripts. However, researchers have faced limitations in optimizing this polymerase. For example, the polymerase generates heterogeneous RNA products that require additional purification steps during RNA production. Here, we selected three amino acid point substitutions based on a recent publication from Moderna that showed increased RNA purity compared to the wild type T7 RNA polymerase sequence. We created …

The Effects Of Interpretation On Children Of Immigrants, Crystal Carrillo

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Translation focuses on converting written text from one language to another with accuracy and cultural nuance, while interpretation involves real-time verbal communication, requiring quick comprehension and delivery, often in high-pressure settings like conferences or medical appointments. This essay also explores the experiences of bilingual children who have interpreted for family members in healthcare settings. It investigates the emotional and psychological burden that arises from this role, particularly when individuals are required to interpret complex medical information, traumatic histories, or sensitive diagnoses. The findings reveal that informal family interpreters often face significant stress, social pressure, and potential emotional harm, impacting their …

The Overthrow Of Mohammad Mosaddegh: U.S. Motivations And Long-Term Consequences, Elizabeth Herbin

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

No abstract provided.

Understanding How Family Dynamics Affect Mental Health Communication In Inside Out: A Content Analysis, Kataryna Morton

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This study examines the impact of open communication between family members on mental health and a child’s sense of belonging in the film Inside Out. Previous research has shown the impact of media on children’s socialization, which can influence stigma and make it less likely for vulnerable communication to occur. It is crucial for children to learn to communicate their emotions, and the media can play a key role in shaping these beliefs. Inside Out provides a positive example of mental health communication, which is specifically explored through Riley’s communication with her parents throughout the film. Using a content analysis, …

The Role Of Fear Of Deportation And Perceived Discrimination On Mental Health Outcomes And Service Utilization Among Hispanic Immigrant Nebraskan Women, Karen Rodriguez

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

The 2024 US elections stirred up the anti-immigration movement in the US, thus exacerbating the culture of fear around immigration among immigrant communities. Hispanic immigrant women in the US are an underserved and marginalized group that experiences health challenges associated with immigration. These challenges may be linked with fear of deportation and perceived discrimination. This project examined the role of fear of deportation and perceived discrimination on the service utilization and mental health outcomes of Hispanic immigrant Nebraskan women. The sample consists of a convenience sample of 111 Nebraskan immigrant Latinx women. Participants completed a series of questionnaires, including frequency …

Angular Kinematics During Top Speed Sprinting In Male Intercollegiate Track And Field And Team Sport Athletes, Kenneth P. Clark, Christopher R. Meng, Cory T. Walts, Laurence J. Ryan, David J. Stearne

Kinesiology Faculty Publications

In this investigation we examined lower extremity angular kinematics and top speed sprinting performance in 98 male intercollegiate athletes with backgrounds in either track and field (TF, n = 28) or team sports (TS, n = 70). Athletes completed 40 m running trials, with high-speed video recorded from 30–40 m, and 2D sagittal plane motion analysis. Key kinematic variables included: maximum thigh extension and flexion during the swing phase, leg and foot angles of the stance leg at touchdown, swing-leg thigh and knee angles at contralateral touchdown, leg excursion angle during the ground contact phase, thigh total range of motion …

Community Engagement For The Children's Theatre, Lindsey R. Guilford

Undergraduate Theses

Community Engagement for the Children’s Theatre examines how children’s theatres across the United States build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with their surrounding communities. In a field where community support is essential, but resources are often limited, long-term success depends on meaningful, reciprocal engagement. This research draws on surveys and interviews with theatre professionals to investigate strategies used by organizations of varying sizes to connect with local audiences, educators, and families. Findings highlight key practices such as sharing resources, aligning programming with community needs, valuing both internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining transparent, ongoing communication. By consolidating these insights, the …

« Le Caire Confidentiel » : Un Film Qui Déconstruit Le Système De Corruption Politique De Hosni Moubarak, Rima Samman

Regards

This article offers a general film analysis of Cairo Confidential, a first feature-length fiction film related to the beginning of the Egyptian revolution in January 2011, shot in 2015 by Tarik Saleh, a Swedish director of Egyptian origin. Through this film analysis, we question the generic identity of Cairo Confidential through its main character and its plot, and the relationship that the film maintains in its narration, its mise-en-scène, its point of view and its visual style, with the rules, conventions and codes of film noir.

Résumé

Cet article propose une analyse filmique générale du film Le Caire confidentiel …

The Relationship Between Climate And Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Incidence Rate In Malang Regency In 2022-2024, Aticobhita C. Pramono, Suprijandani Suprijandani, Marlik Marlik, Pratiwi Hermiyanti

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an infectious disease that poses a public health problem in tropical regions and is influenced by climatic factors such as temperature, rainfall, humidity, and wind speed. In 2023, Malang Regency recorded 1,018 cases with an incidence rate (IR) of 38.2 per 100,000 population. This study aims to analyze the relationship between climatic factors and the DF IR for the 2022–2024 period using an ecological design and Spearman’s correlation analysis. Climate data were obtained from the BMKG, while DF data were obtained from the Health Office. The results showed that only air temperature was significantly associated …