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Restoring Breath: A Culturally Grounded Response To The Leadership Gap In Keaukaha, Jacquelyn T. Gomes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In Hawaiʻi, where economic strain and rising suicide rates continue to impact young adults, the challenges facing emerging leaders extend beyond ministry models to issues of identity, belonging, and survival. This praxis project addressed the leadership gap among young adults (ages 20–40) in the Keaukaha community of Hawaiʻi Island. While Hale Pule Ke Ola Hou demonstrated strong engagement from elders and children, the absence of young adult leaders revealed deeper challenges in generational continuity, cultural connection, and ministry relevance. Grounded in biblical discipleship and Hawaiian cultural values, this project proposed a contextualized, organic model of leadership development integrating relational presence, …

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of African American Adults Who Self-Identify As Christians Serving As Caregivers For Their Parents Or Family In The Southeastern United States, Margaret J. Lee

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative, transcendental-phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of African American adult children who self-identify as Christians and serve as caregivers for their parents or family members in the southeastern United States. Despite the prevalence of caregiving within African American families, research typically does not capture the unique cultural and spiritual contexts that shape these experiences. The theories guiding this study are Bowen's family systems theory (Bowen, 1978) and the Afrocentric Perspective. These theories examine family dynamics and cultural expectations. This study sought to understand how faith, cultural values, and familial dynamics shape caregivers' experiences, …

Exploring The Impact Of Cultural Beliefs On Death Anxiety: A Qualitative Study To Inform Healthcare Education And Practices, Sharon Sonnilal

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A hermeneutic phenomenological approach framed this qualitative study, examining how cultural beliefs, spiritual traditions, and relational contexts shape death anxiety and meaning-making among adults from diverse backgrounds. Terror Management Theory and Culturally Sensitive Grief Treatment guided the conceptualization of death anxiety as a culturally mediated and relational phenomenon rather than an isolated psychological response. A purposive sample of 13 adults aged 18 and older represented diverse cultural, racial, gender, and spiritual identities. Recruitment occurred via Instagram, and participants completed an open-ended demographic and narrative survey. Participants who provided rich survey narratives received invitations to complete semi-structured Zoom interviews to deepen …

Does Enrollment In A Career, Technical, And Agricultural Education (Ctae) Program Predict Students’ Maladaptive Behaviors And High School Graduation Rates In A Rural Georgia High School: A Descriptive And Correlational Analysis, Breanna M. Strickland

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study examines the effectiveness of the Career, Technical, and Agricultural (CTAE) program in a rural Georgia high school and its effectiveness on high school graduation rates and maladaptive behaviors in the setting. Grounded in both the Social Learning Theory and Happenstance Theory, this study explores how structured and unplanned experiences influence student outcomes. A quantitative, non-experimental correlational design was used to analyze archivable data from approximately 512 students across six cohorts spanning the 2015-2016 school year through the 2024-2025 school year. Variables in the study include CTAE participation, behavioral referrals, and graduation rates.

Findings from the study reveal positive …

From Educator To Entrepreneur: The Role Of Social Media In Shaping Digital Entrepreneurship In Music Education, Jennifer A. Fabianski

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Social media has become a vital component of music education, providing new opportunities for students and teachers to connect, collaborate, and create. While its use in education continues to grow, a noticeable gap remains in understanding the connections between social media and music programs. This is particularly evident regarding how it encourages entrepreneurship in music education. As digital platforms reshape how educators teach and learn, it is essential to leverage these platforms to actively build a strong digital presence. Incorporating this mindset will drive creative ventures that promote and market music programs on a global scale. This research examines the …

A Phenomenological Study Of Early Educator Experiences Regarding The Educational And Developmental Benefits Of Play-Based Learning For Children Identified With Special Needs In Inclusive Early Education Classrooms, Karen Renée Gallagher

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study is to understand what are the lived experiences of early childhood educators with providing play-based learning experiences in inclusive classrooms. The theory guiding this study is Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Development theory. This phenomenological study focused on understanding the perceptions and experiences of early childhood educators in regard to how play-based learning supports school readiness within early care and education environments. The focus of the study included educators who care for and teach children between the ages of birth to five years old within inclusive, state licensed early childhood learning environments located in the …

Becoming Resilient: The Lived Experiences Of African American Women Who Were Raised By Single Mothers While Pursuing Higher Education, La'quita Shaunae Williams

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study employed Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to explore the lived experiences of African American women ages 18–45 who were raised exclusively by single mothers while pursuing higher education. The purpose of the study was to examine how participants interpreted and made meaning of resilience within the context of their academic journeys. Nine participants met inclusion criteria following an initial screening process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using IPA’s iterative, idiographic approach, allowing for in-depth exploration of individual narratives prior to cross-case thematic synthesis. Findings revealed resilience as relational, intergenerational, and culturally grounded. Themes reflected maternal modeling, adaptive persistence, …

Objective Oculomotor, Vestibular, Reaction Time, And Cognitive Signatures Of Vestibular Migraine, Claire E. J. Ceriani, Alexandr Braverman, Alexander Kiderman

Department of Neurology Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate oculomotor, vestibular, reaction time, and cognitive (OVRT-C) function in patients with vestibular migraine (VM) using objective eye-tracking-based metrics and to identify patterns of dysfunction relative to healthy controls.

BACKGROUND: Vestibular migraine is a common yet underdiagnosed cause of vertigo. Diagnosis remains primarily clinical, because objective neurologic and vestibular findings are often absent or inconsistent. Quantitative methods capable of capturing the multisystem manifestations of VM may improve objective characterization of the disorder.

METHODS: Participants with a clinical diagnosis of vestibular migraine were recruited from a tertiary headache center and assessed using a battery of OVRT-C tests administered with …

Comparative Hematological And Biochemical Alterations Associated With Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections Of Lower Urinary Tract In Dogs And Cats, Mohamed Alasmar, Maged El-Ashker, Mohammed Albaloushi, Mayyadah Alkuwayti, Mohamed Marzok

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The aim of this study was to investigate hematological and biochemical alterations associated with gram-negative bacterial lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs and cats. For this purpose, 56 dogs and 36 cats were examined between October 2022 and May 2023. Twenty-eight dogs and twenty-two cats with clinical signs of lower UTIs were confirmed using ultrasonography, urinalysis, hematobiochemical analysis, and molecular identification of recovered pathogen. In dogs, UTIs were significantly associated with pyuria (82%), crystalluria (85.7%), and proteinuria. There was also significant decrease in total protein and globulin levels compared to those in the control. A significant increase in BUN, …

Hantaviruses As Priority Zoonotic Diseases: A Comprehensive Review, Wimbuh Tri Widodo, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Rahmania Ambarika, Widoretno Widoretno, Masri Sembiring Maha, Abdul Hadi Furqoni, Lisa Andriani Lienggonegoro, Bima Putra Pratama, M. Hasinuddin, Zakkiyatus Zainiyah, Eny Susanti, Mufarika Mufarika, Luluk Hermawati, Alvina Setiawardani, Syahputra Wibowo, Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Hantaviruses are zoonotic agents that play a significant role in global public health, primarily due to their ability to cause two highly severe clinical syndromes: Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), which is predominant in Eurasia, and Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS/HPS), which is primarily found in the Americas. Although long recognized, the complex interactions between the virus, its rodent reservoir, and environmental factors make hantaviruses still a relevant epidemiological threat today. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of their virological characteristics, epidemiological patterns, pathogenesis mechanisms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, therapeutic options, prevention strategies, and the latest developments in …

Pembangunan Bertahap Sistem Hukum Komunitas Asean, Melda Kamil Ariadno, Yusuf Ausiandra, Lila Pratiwi, Aditya Nuriya Sholkhah Nuriya Sholkhah

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Pelanggaran Internet Marketing Pada Kegiatan E-Commerce Dikaitkan Dengan Etika Bisnis, Imas Rosidawati, Edy Santoso

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Masyarakat Sipil Dan Mekanisme Asean Intergovernmental Commission On Humang Rights: Studi Kasus International Human Rights Treaty Bodies, Hadi Rahmat Purnama

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Relevansi Etika Bisnis Dalam Hukum Perjanjian Kredit Perbankan, Wulanmas Apg, Frederik Frederik

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Penetapan Masajabatan Jaksa Agung Ri Berdasarkan Putusan Mk No. 49/Puu-Viii/2010 Tentang Pengujian Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2004 Tentang Kejaksaan Ri Dalam Sistem Penetapan Jabatan Pejabat Negara Menurut Uud Nri 1945, Titik Triwulan Tutik

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Pemahaman Undang-Undang Nomor 14 Tahun 2008 Tentang Keterbukaan Informasi Publik, Astim Riyanto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Kebijakan Dan Strategi Pengaturan Usaha Perikanan Dan Pengelolaan Wilayah Pesisir Di Teluk Jakarta Yang Mengacu Pada Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat Nelayan Tradisional, Afdhol Afdhol, M. Sofyan Pulungan, Bono B. Priambodo

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Peranan Negara Dan Hukum Dalam Memberantas Kemiskinan Dengan Mewujudkan Kesejahteraan Umum, Yohanes Suhardin

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Penempatan Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi Sebagai Organ Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Ri Tahun 1945, Josef M. Monteiro

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Penemuan Hukum Dalam Perkara Pidana Adat, Hwian Christianto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Kajian Yuridis Tentang Pengelolaan Tanah Penguasaan Pemerintah Kota Malang Yang Disewa Oleh Pihak Ketiga, R. Moeljono, Imam Koeswayono, Aan Eko Widiarto, Sutoyo Sutoyo, Darin M. Mualiffien

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Manajemen Transportasi Di Dki Jakarta (Suatu Tinjauan Sosiologis Dan Hukum), Mutiara Hikmah, Heru Cahyoko

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Urgensi Fatwa Dan Lembaga Fatwa Dalam Ekonomi Syariah, Yeni Salma Barlinti

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Dispute Settlement Body - Wto Dalam Penyelesaian Sengketa Perdagangan Internasional, Ade Maman Suherman

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Modernisasi Hukum Notaris Masa Depan: Kajlan Hukum Terhadap Kemungkinan Cybernotary Di Indonesia, Edmon Makarim

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Director's Duty To Employees: At The Borders Of Corpora Te Law And Labour Law, Hesty D. Lestari

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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The Importance Of Pedal Acceleration Time (Pat): A Case Study, Kelly N. Bui

Undergraduate Project Award

A case study manuscript about the importance of pedal acceleration time (PAT) exams in assessing lower extremity perfusion at the level of the foot and its role in clinical decision making. The diagnostic value of PAT exams is compared with other methods such as ankle brachial indices (ABI), toe-brachial indices (TBI), and lower extremity arterial duplex. This case presents a patient with a complex medical history and the ultrasound exams listed above displayed its strengths and limitations as to how it contributed to the patient's overall vascular assessment.

Comparing Treatment Options For Impending Axillobifemoral Bypass Graft Failure, Marcus Allan Alonzo

Undergraduate Project Award

This is a case study detailing the importance of ultrasound maintenance for axillobifemoral bypass grafts and how findings can influence treatment options. Additionally, the case study addresses how language barriers can deter the choice to seek healthcare and provides solutions to mitigate risks from language barriers.

Echocardiography Evaluation Of Aortic Dissection: A Case Study, Alyssa Garvey

Undergraduate Project Award

Case study on aortic dissection.

Introducing Our New Intranet Platform, Glenn Lockhart, Shannon Augustine, Maria Petrova-Margason

Staff Professional Development Week

Join us to learn about what’s replacing MyGU and how it is designed to enhance student organizations, university events, and engagement among students, staff and faculty. Get an overview of its features, rollout plans, and how the platform can streamline communication, collaboration, and campus connection.