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Timkat (Epiphany) As Living Faith: The Intersection Of Religion, Culture, And Tourism In Gondar, World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Balew Baye, Dagnachew Nega

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The Epiphany celebration in Gondar, Ethiopia, is one of the most unique events in the world. Due to its outstanding cultural value, the Epiphany was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List. The remarkable history of Gondar and its vast cultural heritage make the city an open-air museum for the world. However, there has been little research focused on exploring the Epiphany celebration in Ethiopia. This study follows an exploratory and descriptive research design, utilising a qualitative approach. Interviews, observations, and document analysis were employed as data collection methods. Non-probability sampling techniques were used, specifically purposive and snowball sampling, involving …

Establishment Of In Vitro Bioavailability Determination Method Of Lead In Rice, Xia Ji, Chen Yue, Li Hui

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish an effective and concise method for determining the bioavailability of lead and apply it to the evaluation of lead bioavailability in rice. [Methods] The study investigates the effects of pH, digestive enzymes, and digestion time in in vitro digestion on the release of lead in the oral phase, gastric phase, and small intestinal phase. Meanwhile, it determines the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of lead with Caco-2 cells. [Results] The results show that the optimal in vitro digestion conditions are pH 1.5 with pepsin addition and digestion for 2 hours in the gastric phase and pH 7.0 and digestion …

Determination Of Residues Of 9 Herbicides Of International Concern In Dairy Products By High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Yan Wanying, He Minheng, Li Mingming, Huang Shiying, Chen Wenjing, Shen Yingtao, Huang Jiale

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a rapid and precise determination method for 9 herbicides (asulam, hexazinone, indaziflam, norflurazon, pyrasulfotole, pyroxasulfone, sulfosulfuron, tebuthiuron, and tepraloxydim) in dairy products that are of international concern but without established maximum residue limits (MRLs) in China. [Methods] The samples are ultrasonically extracted with acetonitrile-acetone mixed reagent (v∶v=8∶2), and the extract is purified by the dispersed solid-phase extraction adsorbents Florisil, N-propylethylenediamine (PSA), and anhydrous MgSO4. A high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) method is established for determination. [Results] The nine herbicides are completely separated within 7 min. Their linear relationships are good within the range of 2.00~100 …

Identification Of Duck Meat Adulteration In Beef And Lamb Using Waters Tq-Xs Triple Quadrupole Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Zhang Feng, Zou Ying, Shen Xueying

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To develop an efficient detection method based on the Waters TQ-XS triple quadrupole liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) system for identifying cases of duck meat being substituted for beef or lamb. [Methods] Using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS), specific peptide ion pairs of beef, lamb, and duck were screened and validated. A qualitative and quantitative analysis method was established under multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode, with optimization of sample pretreatment and mass spectrometry conditions. [Results] The method showed good linearity (R2>0.99), high sensitivity, and a minimum limit of quantification of 0.5%. Detection of samples with different adulteration ratios …

A Prospective Study On The Epidemiology, Clinical Profile, And Management Of Snake Bite Patients, S. Venkatram Sankar, Narendra Nath Jena, P. Sathish Kumar, Uma Gonchigar, Fady Ebrahem, Molly Ruttenberg, Susan Owens

URGENT Matters

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Expanding The Mission Of Emergency Care: The Case For Cancer Screening, Shriansh Singh, Abigail Maier, Sydney N. Chapman, Michael A. Friedman, Aditya Loganathan, Nicholas Melucci

URGENT Matters

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Enhancing Young Adults' Emergency Response To Life-Threatening Situations, Gautham Lingadurai, Aubrie Ford, Uma Gonchigar, Fady Ebrahem, Molly Ruttenberg, Narendra Nath Jena

URGENT Matters

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Infographic: How Is Music Offered In Australian Schools?, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

Findings from an Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) survey commissioned by Alberts and The Tony Foundation of over 700 primary school teachers across 95 schools in New South Wales highlight the different ways music education is being offered. Teachers were asked: ‘In what form(s) is music education provided at your school?’. Find out more in today’s infographic.

Analisis Klaim Odc Dan Kesiapan Sistem Informasi Rumah Sakit Dalam Mendukung Pengelolaan Klaim Bpjs: Studi Kasus Di Rs. Fatmawati, Grahyta Dhamayanti, Arifin Arifin

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Masalah klaim tertunda BPJS Kesehatan pada layanan rawat inap kategori one day care (ODC) masih menjadi isu strategis di Rumah Sakit (RS) Fatmawati. Hal ini menyebabkan layanan tidak efisien dan potensi kerugian finansial. Hingga saat ini, mekanisme deteksi dini yang sistematis untuk mengidentifikasi masalah potensi klaim ODC belum tersedia secara optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pola klaim ODC serta menyusun model konseptual deteksi dini potensi klaim ODC berbasis data Sistem Informasi Manajemen Rumah Sakit (SIMRS). Penelitian menggunakan desain deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan metode campuran. Analisis kuantitatif dilakukan terhadap 2.401 data klaim rawat inap periode Januari–April 2025 di RS. Fatmawati, meliputi …

Analisis Usia Awal Merokok Remaja Dan Perilaku Merokok Orang Tua Di Indonesia: Studi Gshs 2015, Cathrine Jane David, Qonita Ayunina, Janitra Larasati, Glory Soemoele

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Kebiasaan merokok masih menjadi permasalahan kesehatan global, termasuk Indonesia. Tingginya prevalensi perokok usia remaja menjadi tantangan kesehatan masyarakat yang salah satu penyebabnya adalah perilaku merokok orang tua. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan antara perilaku merokok orang tua dengan usia awal merokok pada remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi potong lintang berdasarkan data Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2015. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 2027 responden yang dipilih secara acak sistematik. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji Chi-square untuk melihat hubungan antar variabel. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar responden memulai kebiasaan merokok …

Prof. Andrew Hammond Appointed To Seventh Circuit Advisory Committee On Circuit Rules, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

Andrew Hammond, Professor of Law and Harry T. Ice Faculty Fellow at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Circuit Rules for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

“I am honored to serve on the Seventh Circuit’s Advisory Committee on Circuit Rules,” Hammond said. “My first job out of law school was clerking for then-Chief Judge Wood of the Seventh Circuit, and my experience working for her and later Judge Dow in the Northern District of Illinois helped shape how I think about federal practice and procedure. I am also …

January 23, 2026 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Chancellor & Dean Search Committee - Notice And Agenda 01/23/2026, Uc Law Sf

2026 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

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Caribbean Early Childhood Educators, Primary Educators, And Student Teachers' Perceptions Of Visual Literacy And Visual Images Across The Curriculum, Monica Yvonne Hines-Graham

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study is the gap in knowledge about the integration and evaluation of visual literacy and visual images across the curriculum of early childhood educators, primary educators, and student teachers, despite it being a requirement for teachers in the Caribbean education system. Grounded in Hall and Hord’s concerns-based adoption model, the purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of early childhood educators, primary educators, and student teachers with the integration and evaluation of visual literacy and visual images across the curriculum. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews with 12 participants from …

Educating With Chronic Health Conditions During And After A Pandemic: A Narrative Study Of Experiences, Job-Related Stressors, Mental Health, Wellbeing And Coping Strategies Among Black Female Educators, Shawnee Stanfield Blake

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative, narrative research study explored the experiences lived by black female educators with chronic health conditions during and after the Covid-19 pandemic in the Southeastern region of the United States. These educators provided continued instruction in a central Jackson, Mississippi school district and a Georgia school district in the central Atlanta metropolitan area. The investigation during this body of work focused on how black female educators with chronic health conditions were impacted both personally and professionally. The research also centered on how these educators employed coping strategies. Candidates endured fear, stress and continued impact on their health. To subject …

A Case Study Of Why Mid-Career Teachers Stay In Education, Rachael E. Wilcox

Student Theses and Dissertations

The qualitative case study examined the lack of knowledge about a teacher's decision to stay in the profession, during a post-COVID time period, within St. Louis, MO metropolitan public schools, by answering three research questions: RQ1: What are the factors that mid-career teachers describe that influence their decisions to stay in the education profession despite the threats of burnout and other challenges? RQ2: How have individual retention factors impacted mid-career teachers’ decisions to stay in the profession despite difficulties? RQ3: How do mid-career teachers respond to working conditions in the education field? The study discovered four findings related to why …

The Diamond, January 23, 2026, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Remembering Niko Begalke; Sioux Center Public Library Navigates Issues Surrounding Minors' Access to Mature Materials; Mike Byker - Voice and Vision of the Defender Way
• Feature: Dordt Alumna Presents Poetry Exhibition at The Fruited Plain; Students Take Part in Mock MasterChef Competition for CORE-214 Final
• Arts & Entertainment: "Wake Up," Christian Script Writers; Golden Globes Awards - Relevant or Antiquated?; Free Andrew Peterson Concert; Wrestling with Faith - Christian Applications from Avatar: Fire and Ash (Spoilers); The Shepherd King Sings On Screen - David Movie Review; Marty Supreme - Flashy Movie with Attitude (Spoilers); Christianity …

The Beacon, January 3, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Northwestern history: Pursuing the Light; Raiders stand out all over the world; Preview of Northwestern’s “Defying Gravity”; The ‘Avatar’ franchise gets another movie; Zach Bryan’s new album raw and vulnerable; Northwestern holds MLK day chapel; Club spotlight: the Black V performers; Theater department welcomes new professor; Dogs and cats: man’s best friends; Disproving Bobby Fischer’s famous quote; Rocky but promising return for 2026; Raider track & field making big strides early; Setting the record straight on tennis rumors; Men’s retreat: an event for growth; 40 Northwestern students invited to ACTF

The Educational Leadership Trajectories Of Black Gay Males: A Narrative Inquiry, Abidemi Omowale Kayode

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative study examines the educational leadership trajectories of Black gay men (BGM) working in K-12 public schools. These BGM navigate identity-centered marginalization from school systems. Their leadership development is shaped by structural barriers, exclusive frameworks, and cultural expectations whether visible or invisible. This study addresses the scant literature in educational leadership around intersecting racial and sexual identities, and how this omission contributes to exclusionary and discriminatory trauma for BGM. These inequities are supported by heteronormative adult cultures, interpersonal dynamics, and policy. The consequences of these inequities are both political and professional as well as psychologically harmful and deeply personal. …

Minding The Gap – Exploring Predictors Of Retention And Success For Minority Students In Online Classes At A Pbi, Erin Kathleen Gordon

Student Theses and Dissertations

Minority students at community colleges often face lower retention and success rates in online courses, a concern that is particularly critical at Predominantly Black Institutions. This study examines the issue of low retention and success among minority students enrolled in online courses at a two-year Predominantly Black Institution in Arkansas. These outcomes impact equity, institutional effectiveness, and funding, therefore making these issues a concern for students, faculty, and administrators. The purpose of this non-experimental quantitative study was to examine the predictive relationships between high school GPA and online percentage semester load with both retention and success in online classes for …

Teacher Retention In West Tennessee: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study, Valeria Louise Walters

Student Theses and Dissertations

Teacher attrition is a problem that results in inequities for students in urban contexts. This study investigated factors associated with teacher retention and compared these relationships between urban and suburban school districts using Mason and Matas’s Four Capital Theoretical Model of Teacher Retention. Using a cross-sectional, quantitative research design, data was collected through a survey distributed to 124 teachers in urban and suburban school districts in West Tennessee. Descriptive, correlational, comparative, and logistic regression analyses were used to examine the relationships between retention outcomes, teacher mindset, and four subdomains of school climate: collegial leadership, achievement press, institutional vulnerability, and professional …

Teacher Perceptions Of The Motivational And Influential Strategies Of Their Principals, And That Effect On Teacher Retention, Carl Henry Semler

Student Theses and Dissertations

Teacher Perceptions of the Motivational and Influential Strategies of Their Principals, and that Effect on Teacher Retention This study explored the connections between perceived principal motivational and influential leadership strategies and their impact on teacher retention. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 highly-qualified grades 9-12 teachers to gain insight through their perspectives of the experiences of principal leadership and how it influenced job satisfaction and teacher retention in culturally-diverse schools. Transformational Leadership Theory and Critical Race Theory were selected as the guiding framework for this study, which was best applied to comprehend the nature of the alignment between perceived principal …

Preparation Of Novice Teachers In Special Education, Shayna Miles

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates the perceptions of ten novice special education teachers regarding their preparation for teaching in public school classrooms. Using Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) theory as a lens, the research reveals a mixed sense of preparedness among participants, who generally felt knowledgeable about core subject areas yet struggled to apply this knowledge effectively in practice. Key gaps were identified in their training, particularly concerning technical skills related to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and communication and collaboration with other educational stakeholders. Participants expressed challenges in accessing practical assessments and highlighted the need for further training in managing classroom …

Perceptions Of Mentoring Relationships And Novice Teacher Self-Efficacy And Attrition, Renee Dunwoody

Student Theses and Dissertations

A study of over 400 new Level 1 licensed teachers in New Mexico found that mentorship relationships directly correlate to a teacher's self-efficacy and their likelihood of leaving the profession. The study surveyed traditionally trained and alternative licensure teachers employed in New Mexico and in their first 3 years of teaching. The results revealed that teachers who had high-quality relationships with their mentors, as scored on the Leader- Member Exchange 7 Questionnaire, had a stronger belief in their own self-efficacy and were less likely to consider leaving the teaching profession. In contrast, teachers who rated their mentors highly on the …

A Qualitative Exploration Of The Factors Influencing The Academic Experiences Of African American Division I Collegiate Athletes In Mississippi, Deshannon Smith

Student Theses and Dissertations

African American collegiate athletes make up a large percentage of Division I athletic programs in Mississippi, particularly in high-revenue sports such as football and basketball. Despite access to strong coaching, facilities, and support services, African American collegiate athletes graduate at lower rates than their peers. The problem addressed in this study was the consistently low academic achievement among African American collegiate athletes in Division I athletic programs in Mississippi. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological research study was to investigate the lived experiences that contributed to the academic achievement of African American collegiate athletes in Division I athletic programs in …

Band Directors: Risk Factors For Vocal Dysphonia, Brianna Bumpous

Student Theses and Dissertations

The voice is an extensively utilized tool for high school marching band directors, which places them at risk for vocal disorders due to the profession's demands. Responsibilities such as leading rehearsals, teaching instrumental techniques, and directing require extensive vocal use in acoustically challenging environments, including football fields, large open indoor practice areas, and loud acoustic spaces. Research exists regarding vocal health for teachers, coaches, and musicians, yet little research has been conducted for high school marching band directors. This non-experimental exploratory study aimed to analyze if high school marching band directors experience dysphonia due to their occupation and if female …

College Preparedness: Exploring Faculty Perceptions Of First-Year Students’ Literacy Skills Transitioning From High School, Shanell Glass Bailey

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study explores faculty perspectives on the literacy skills of incoming freshmen at small community colleges in southern Mississippi, where literacy challenges affect student success. The problem addressed is the preparedness of freshmen in reading and writing, which impacts their academic performance and development through college. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to examine the lived experiences of faculty who teach entry-level English courses and to identify the support students need to succeed in literacy. Constructivist learning theory served as the guiding framework, emphasizing the ways prior knowledge, active engagement, and social interaction influence how students construct meaning …

Planning And Implementing A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Degree Program: A Case Study, Allison Nicole Young

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions, challenges, and lessons learned by administrators, faculty, and staff who were involved in the development of a new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This study was conducted at a private, non-profit institution in the southern United States. Faculty and administrators who are often tasked with planning and developing new programs demonstrate excellent clinical expertise and experience; however, they sometimes lack experience in higher education leadership. This leaves faculty with limited guidance and support for navigating accreditation, curriculum design, and assessment practices. This gap in the literature highlights …

The Adverse Mental Health Effects Caused By Acculturative Stress And Its Influence On First- And Second-Year Immigrant Students In The United States, Sara Sparks

Student Theses and Dissertations

Relevant literature points out the adverse effects of acculturative stress, particularly on the mental health of immigrants. Recent studies also emphasize that immigrant students are academically behind their U.S.-born, native English-speaking peers. However, few studies explore how the adverse mental health effects of acculturative stress influence immigrants’ academic performance. This gap in literature is significant given the academic disparities. Applying Berry et al.’s (1987) acculturative stress conceptual framework, as well as Sirin et al.’s (2019) framework on the mental health outcomes caused by acculturative stress, research was conducted focusing on factors that cause acculturative stress, its mental health implications, and …

Vertically Aligned Curriculum In The Rural Education Setting And Its Effect On Student Achievement, Jordan Palmer

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study examined vertical curriculum alignment in rural education settings and its impact on student achievement. Rural school districts in Missouri often lack cohesive curricula, leading to students’ lower performance on standardized tests compared to suburban areas. This situation hinders students' postsecondary readiness and sustains achievement gaps, especially affecting underserved rural populations. The purpose of this quantitative, causal-comparative study was to determine whether a relationship exists between vertically aligned math curricula and student achievement in rural public schools. The study was guided by vertical curriculum alignment theory, which stresses a systematic content progression across grades, and critical theory, which highlights …