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A Handbook On Mentoring Students In Undergraduate Research: Proven Strategies For Success (2nd Edition), Nadia Benakli, Monica Berger, Aida Egues, Hamidreza Norouzi, Kate Poirier, Diana Samaroo

Open Educational Resources

This Handbook was developed by the multi-disciplinary Undergraduate Research Committee (URC) at New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of The City University of New York (CUNY). The URC provides unique opportunities for students to participate in authentic research experiences with trained faculty mentors. Committee members themselves are trained mentors who are actively engaged in interdisciplinary and disciplinary research that spans the fields of anthropology, architecture, astronomy, biology, chemistry, communication design, engineering, health sciences, history, literature, management, mathematics, philosophy, physics, psychology, robotics, sociology, and theater.

Additional information about this and the first edition of the Handbook can be found …

The Hip Ontology: A Formal Framework To Support Disaster Risk Reduction And Management, Shirly Stephen, Mark Schildhauer, Krzysztof Janowicz, Kitty Currier, Pascal Hitzler, Cogan Shimizu, Colby K. Fisher, Dean Rehberger

Computer Science and Engineering Faculty Publications

Open data initiatives and knowledge graphs, in synergy, have contributed to an increasing volume of disaster-related data in the Semantic Web. Synthesizing and enriching these data is critical to support all aspects of data-driven disaster risk reduction and management. A standard template that coherently defines, maps, and classifies the wide range of hazards to which communities are exposed is a key input for this task. The UNDRR-ISC Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs) provide evidence-informed standardization of hazard nomenclature and definitions and a “science-backed” classification. Unfortunately, they are not in a machine-readable format. This paper develops the HIP Ontology as its FAIR …

Integrating Contradictory Perspectives In Latin American Philosophy: A Multialism Approach, Maikel Yelandi Leyva Vázquez, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

This study explores the integration of indigenous philosophies and postcolonial modernist theories within the framework of MultiAlism, highlighting the potential for dialogue and synthesis between these diverse philosophical traditions in Latin America. MultiAlism, a concept developed by Florentin Smarandache, is utilized to bridge the gaps and contradictions between these systems by focusing on areas of neutrality such as cultural diversity and power structure critiques. The research emphasizes the importance of incorporating both ancestral wisdom and modern critiques to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Latin America’s rich philosophical heritage. This integrative approach offers practical insights for developing inclusive policies …

A Review At Two Nuclear Reactor Problems In Asia, Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

The development of nuclear power plants (NPP) is often a heated debate, especially in developing countries [1]. In relation to this, it is worth the public's attention that lately, it seems that there have been increasingly frequent press releases from various parties representing the government regarding plans to build the first nuclear fission reactor in Indonesia in the not too distant future. Reportedly there will be a large amount of additional energy supply planned (around 100 GW to be built in Indonesia within the coming decade). For this reason, the authors would like to invite readers to take a moment …

Enforcing International Human Rights Law Against Corporations, Barnali Choudhury

All Papers

International human rights law is generally thought to apply directly to states, not to corporations since the latter is not a subject of international law. Some domestic courts are, however, enforcing these norms against corporations in domestic settings. Canadian courts have, for instance, recognized that corporations can be liable for breach of customary international law norms while UK courts have enforced international human rights norms indirectly against corporations relying on a combination of domestic corporate and tort law.

At the same time, some states are choosing to enforce international human rights norms against corporations using regulatory initiatives. These initiatives, known …

Legal Infrastructure For Inclusive Tech Development: Artificial Intelligence In The Global South, Jake Okechukwu Effoduh, Kingsley Eze, Victor Ufot

The Transnational Human Rights Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting economic and legal orders, yet its benefits and burdens remain unevenly distributed. This paper asks whether, and under what institutional and material conditions, the Global South can secure equitable participation in the AI economy. It advances a normative claim grounded in distributive justice, drawing on Rawls, the capabilities approach, and TWAIL critiques, arguing that bridging the AI divide is not a matter of charity but a duty of international cooperation under ICESCR Articles 2(1) and 15. Methodologically, the paper combines doctrinal analysis of international human rights law with comparative assessment across six constraint domains: energy, …

Commentary - Much Ado About Nothing? The Importance Of A Decolonial Framing Of The Withdrawal Of The United States Of America From The World Health Organization, Omowamiwa Kolawole

The Transnational Human Rights Review

The withdrawal of the Unites States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has been decried as bad for global health governance and the financing of the WHO. While there are legitimate concerns around the implications of this withdrawal, it is important that the action is framed through a decolonial lens. I argue that global health scholars must not replicate paradigms that problematize the withdrawal as a loss of the global north’s leadership in global health. I argue that the withdrawal offers an opportunity to interrogate the terms upon which global solidarity is built, and to push for the normative primacy …

Good Intentions Gone Wrong: The Copyright Act’S Safe Harbor Provision And The Requirements Of Actual Knowledge, Dolapo Igori

UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law

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The Inadequacy Of Current Digital Asset Statutes And Why A Large Subset Of Digital Assets Are Not Securities, Hamdee Khader

UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law

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Biogen Int’L V. Banner Life Scis. Llc: Exploring The Other Possibility That Could Have Resulted, Priyal Patel

UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law

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Refounding Copyright In The Right To Dialogue. Consequences For Chatgpt And Other Artificial Intelligence Services, Juan Carlos Riofrio

UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law

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Table Of Contents & Introductory Material

UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law

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When Statute And Judicial Doctrine Collide: Doctrine Prevails, Derek Rhea

UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law

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Covid-19 Pediatric Vaccine Authorization, Fda Authority, And Individual Misperception Of Risk, Joanna K. Sax, Neal Doran

Faculty Scholarship

Vaccines are one component to the public health strategies to alleviate the COVID-19 pandemic. Hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccines in the United States has been problematic, which is not surprising given increasing overall vaccine hesitancy in recent decades. Most vaccines are administered during childhood years. Consequently, understanding hesitancy toward administration of vaccines in this age group may provide insight into possible interventions to reduce vaccine hesitancy. The present study analyzed a subset of over 130,000 public comments posted in response to a notice of meeting of the vaccine advisory group to the Food and Drug Administration. The meeting addressed whether to …

Waring Library Society Newsletter, Winter 2024, Waring Library Society, Waring Historical Library, Medical University Of South Carolina, Anna Marie Schuldt, Jacob Steere-Williams, Joann Livingston Zeise, Tabitha Samuel

The Waring Library Society Newsletters

The Winter 2024 issue of the Waring Library Society Newsletter is available now. In this issue, Waring Library Society President Dr. Jacob Steere-Williams discusses Dr. Francis Bonneau Johnson’s contributions to studying filariasis in Charleston; JoAnn Zeise highlights the tableaus used as part of MUSC's centennial celebration; Tabitha Samuel announces the completion of the MUSC Bicentennial Resources guide; and Anna Marie Schuldt shares Waring's recent events in celebration of Black History Month.

2024-2025 Risd Course Catalog, Risd Registrar's Office, Risd Archives

RISD Course Catalogs / Announcements

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Health And Lifestyle Behavioral Changes To Prevent Myocardial Infarction (Mi): Mixed Methods Approach To Understand Secondary Mi Prevention, Naila Saghir

Global Public Health | Student Research Posters

• Annually in the United States, 605,000 individuals experience their first MI & 200,000 experience their second.
• Lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet, and hypertension are some of the causing behavioral factors of a primary myocardial infarction but can also put the individual at risk for a secondary.
• The choice to adopt positive health and lifestyle behaviors lies on the individual.

Understanding Covid-19 Booster Hesitancy Amongst Those Experiencing Homelessness And Housing Instability, Kelsey Bas

Global Public Health | Student Research Posters

The COVID-19 vaccine had an efficacy of 80-90% against symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 infections in those who have completed the primary series of the vaccine. The booster vaccine restored infection protection with an efficacy of 75-85%.

California marks the highest rate of homelessness in the nation which was influenced by the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic also caused 17 million Californians (44%) who live in rented homes to be at risk for eviction moratoriums and rental assistance. Those experiencing homelessness and housing instability are at higher risk of contracting severe COVID-19 due to prior medical conditions, poor health status, and lack …

Root Causes Of Homelessness In Marin County And Prevention Strategies, Michaela George, Kelsey Bas, Joe Blakely, Naila Saghir, Garrett Siebels, Liliana Valle-Contreras, Sehrish Khan

Global Public Health | Student Research Posters

Even with increased prevalence of homelessness in the US, there is limited research that investigates circumstances that can lead to homelessness. This lack of understanding perpetuates the inequities in health and wellbeing, access to basic necessities, effective prevention strategies and meaningful policy changes.

More individuals are experiencing homelessness in California than ever before In Marin, the Ritter Center (RC) strives to prevent and resolve homelessness and improve the health and well-being of individuals living in poverty

How Financial Status Affects Food Decisions In Households Of Marin City, Joe Blakely

Global Public Health | Student Research Posters

• Food insecurity is a multifaceted issue influenced by various factors, including socioeconomic status and access to nutritious foods. Research has shown that low-income households often face challenges in accessing healthy food options due to financial constraints.
• Cultural and psychological factors also play significant roles in shaping food choices among low-income populations. Additionally, the availability and affordability of healthy foods within local food environments significantly impact dietary behaviors.
• Economic factors such as income levels and household expenses further compound the challenges of food insecurity. Studies on food spending decisions among low-income demographics revealed that financial constraints often force families to prioritize …

How Financial Status Affects Food Decisions In Households Of Marin City, Joe Blakely

Global Public Health | Senior Theses

This research addresses disparities in food decision-making among households in Marin City by examining their food spending habits after covering essential bills. Understanding how these households allocate resources for food is crucial for developing targeted interventions to improve food security and health outcomes. Utilizing qualitative methods, semi-structured interviews, this study explores the spending patterns and decision-making processes related to food expenditures among households in Marin City. The sampling method ensures consideration of different economic levels and grocery strategies. Recruitment involves collaboration with community organizations and social service agencies such as Marin City Community Center. The study focuses on residents of …

Vaccine Hesitancy In Those Experiencing Homelessness And Housing Instability In Marin County: Is Covid-19 Any Different?, Kelsey Bas

Global Public Health | Senior Theses

Introduction:

COVID-19 booster hesitancy amongst different populations is a continuing public health issue. Within Marin County, individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability are not receiving their booster vaccination in spite of receiving the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hence, there is a lack of research that reveals the barriers and motivation as to why individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Marin are facing hesitancy towards the COVID-19 booster.

Methods:

In this qualitative study, the researcher interviewed clients of the Ritter Center. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals ages 18 and older, currently experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and …

Health And Lifestyle Behavioral Changes To Prevent Myocardial Infarction (Mi): Mixed Methods Approach To Understand Secondary Mi Prevention, Naila Idreesa Saghir

Global Public Health | Senior Theses

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death globally and about 200,000 individuals experience their second myocardial infarction yearly. There is a lack of understanding about how lifestyle and behavioral changes can prevent secondary myocardial infarction a year in the United States. The objective of this study is to use a mixed methods approach to understand how individuals who have made lifestyle behavioral changes to prevent their secondary myocardial infarction. Surveys and interviews consisted of questions about the participants' health behaviors and health history. Demographics, background information, and lifestyle behavioral changes were measured using Qualtrics. Valid and reliable tools such …

Interracial Friendships And Symptoms Of Depression And Anxiety Among College-Age Filipino Americans, Jenyse Rojo

Global Public Health | Senior Theses

Background: There is little research on interracial friendships and Filipino American mental health. A previous study found that Filipino Americans are more likely to be depressed and anxious when having 3 or more non-Filipino close friends, and that friendship discord mediated this relationship. Studies that look at Filipino American mental health have also found that there is a relationship between colonial mentality and depression. In this study, we further examine the relationship between depression and anxiety and interracial friendships. We also examine the relationship between colonial mentality and friendship discord.

Methods: This study’s sample is taken in the San Francisco …

Examining The Sleep Habits Of College Aged Individuals, An Intervention Study, Garrett Siebels

Global Public Health | Senior Theses

Background-

Sleep deprivation, characterized by insufficient or poor-quality sleep, is a prevalent public health issue. Recent statistics reveal that over 110 million Americans are suffering from sleep deficiency, and about 60% of college aged individuals suffer from sleep deprivation. Previous research suggests that theta wave therapy may help induce sleepiness. We aim to discover how these intervention strategies may contribute to improved sleep quality and overall well-being among college-aged individuals.

Methods-

Participants were recruited using convenient sampling, then randomized into the intervention group and control group. Individuals self-reported demographics, baseline information and initial Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores using …

The Need For Corporate Guardrails In U.S. Industrial Policy, Lenore Palladino

Seattle University Law Review

U.S. politicians are actively “marketcrafting”: the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act collectively mark a new moment of robust industrial policy. However, these policies are necessarily layered on top of decades of shareholder primacy in corporate governance, in which corporate and financial leaders have prioritized using corporate profits to increase the wealth of shareholders. The Administration and Congress have an opportunity to use industrial policy to encourage a broader reorientation of U.S. businesses away from extractive shareholder primacy and toward innovation and productivity. This Article examines discrete opportunities within the …

Securities Regulation And Administrative Deference In The Roberts Court, Eric C. Chaffee

Seattle University Law Review

In A History of Securities Law in the Supreme Court, A.C. Pritchard and Robert B. Thompson write, “Securities law offers an illuminating window into the Supreme Court’s administrative law jurisprudence over the last century. The securities cases provide one of the most accessible illustrations of key transitions of American law.” A main reason for this is that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a bellwether among administrative agencies, and as a result, A History of Securities Law in the Supreme Court is a history of administrative law in the Supreme Court of the United States as well.

Establishing Recharge Rates In The High Plains Aquifer: Mapping, Precipitation Modeling, And An Evaluation Of The Chloride Mass-Balance Method, Arindam Mukherjee

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In this dissertation, three studies related to understanding and predicting recharge are presented. First, geospatial techniques were used to identify potential groundwater recharge areas in the High Plains Aquifer. Second, a precipitation generator was developed to produce site specific synthetic precipitation series that depend on daily precipitation occurrences, particularly on the distribution of wet spells for sites to be used in numerical modeling. Third, the unsaturated flow code VS2DI was modified to allow the simulation of chloride accumulation from recharge, and this model was used to evaluate errors in the Chloride-Mass-Balance (CMB) method for estimating recharge due to heterogeneity.

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Acculturation And Seeking Campus Counseling Services Among Saudi International Students In The United States: An Intrepretative Phenomenological Analysis, Abdullah Almutairi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study adopts a phenomenological qualitative approach to explore and examine the acculturation process of Saudi students living in the United States, particularly in relation to their access to campus counseling services. The findings of this study identify five themes: 1) premigration expectations and realities, 2) journey of cultural adaptation, 3) navigating academic adaptations, 4) coping with acculturation and academic pressures, and 5) expectations of services provided by campus counseling experiences. This study highlights that the acculturation journey is a complex experience that affects Saudi students’ psychological well-being, which hinders their access to campus counseling services. The purpose of this …

The Relationship Between Nutrient Intake And Performance Recovery In Ncaa Softball Athletes, Derionne Brooks

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collegiate athletes are faced with the challenge of maintaining optimal performance outcomes in spite of their demanding training schedules. As a result, athletes rely on recovery strategies such as nutrition and adequate sleep to optimize their recovery in these shortened windows. This study aimed to explore the relationship between dietary intake, sleep, and athletic performance in female collegiate athletes (N=27) using dietary recalls analyzed using the Nutrition Data System for Research, self-reported sleep data, and data collected using PERCH devices. Twenty-seven current members of a collegiate softball team participated in the data collection throughout their fall season (August – December). …