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Expanding The Foreign National Prohibition To Combat Russian Interference In U.S. Elections, Hailey Arnett

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

In 2016, the Russian government purchased political advertisements from U.S. social media companies like Facebook to sway the U.S. presidential election. These purchases violated the foreign national prohibition (“the Prohibition”), which Congress codified as part of the Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1974 (FECA). This Note explains why Congress should expand the Prohibition to capture the recipients of independent expenditures that violate the Prohibition and fine people who run online platforms that receive independent expenditures or contributions made by foreign nationals in violation of the Prohibition.

Part I describes current U.S. case law on domestic and foreign campaign finance …

An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (Osce) For Axillary Nerve Blocks Using Ultrasound-Guidance And Landmark Techniques, Bailee Ladner, Hannah Wallace

Doctoral Projects

The purpose of this doctoral project was to create an informative educational and evaluation tool on axillary brachial plexus nerve blocks using ultrasound-guided and landmark techniques for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). CRNAs can use this in the clinical setting to help improve understanding and performance of axillary brachial plexus blocks. Axillary brachial plexus blocks are beneficial in providing analgesia throughout the perioperative period while minimizing risks associated with general anesthesia. Additionally, axillary blocks have a more desirable safety profile than other peripheral nerve blocks, such as supraclavicular nerve blocks. Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), due to accidental vascular puncture, …

The Nebraska Bird Review (December 2025) 93(4), Whole Issue

Nebraska Bird Review

Changes to The Nebraska Bird Review, by Janis Paseka

Fall Field Report, August–November 2025, by W. Ross Silcock

First definitive records of Hermit Thrush and Wilson’s Warbler subspecies for Nebraska, by Stephen J. Brenner and Joel G. Jorgensen

Ogallala Fall Field Days, Sept. 26–28, 2025

Index to Volume 93

Subscription and Organization Information

Restructuring The Standard Of Anti- Competitive Behavior With Tax-Free Spinoffs, Matthew Carder

Penn State Law Review (2003 - Present)

No abstract provided.

Changes To The Nebraska Bird Review, Janis Paseka

Nebraska Bird Review

As of this issue, The Nebraska Bird Review has been in existence for 93 years, looking very much now as it did when it began in 1933. However, due to the increasing costs of printing and postage, there will be some changes in its future. Our newsletter, The Burrowing Owl, is already provided online to our members, in a user-friendly and informative form. Future issues of The Nebraska Bird Review will also utilize a digital format to offer a more timely and colorful publication.

This is the final issue for which Ross Silcock will be compiler of the seasonal …

Secondary English Language Arts Students’ Perceptions And Attitudes Toward Constructing Multimodal Arguments, Jasenda R. League

Dissertations

The 2025 Georgia English Language Arts standards indicate that teachers will be moving away from a monomodal approach to literacy learning to include students’ construction and evaluation of multimodal texts in grades 9-12. As such, this qualitative case study explored 39 Honors American Literature students' experiences with constructing multimodal arguments. The study sought to understand students’ perceptions and attitudes of creating an argumentative multimodal composition, including their attitudes toward each stage of the composing process: planning, drafting/designing, revising/editing, and publishing. The context was a suburban high school, and the research and data collection took place over 12 weeks. Data types …

Exiting Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Jeanne L. Allert, Sherri L. Wyatt

Dignity: A Journal of Analysis of Exploitation and Violence

This study presents one of the largest qualitative samples of exited female survivors of commercial sexual exploitation in the United States to date. One hundred and eighty-nine female survivors participated in a national survey. The participants described their motivations for exiting commercial sexual exploitation, the pathways they followed, the forces that hindered their exit and increased their recidivism, and the assistance they received that ensured a permanent exit. Some of the findings challenge popular narratives on recidivism rates and what keeps women in exploitation, revealing complex relational, behavioral, economic, and systemic influences. Participants spoke about the unanticipated value of incarceration, …

Voices Of Resilience: The Journey Of African American Women Superintendents In Public School Systems, Shundreia Neely

Dissertations

The dissertation titled "Voices of Resilience: The Journey of African American Women Superintendents in Public School Systems" addresses a critical gap in educational leadership research by focusing on the experiences and challenges faced by African American women superintendents. African American women remain significantly underrepresented in the superintendency despite increasing diversity within K–12 student populations and the educational workforce. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of African American women superintendents, with particular attention to the systemic barriers they encounter and the resilience strategies they employ to navigate leadership. Guided by Black Feminist Theory, this study centered the intersection of race …

Educators’ Perspectives, Practices, And Implications Of Ai In Education For A Title I Middle School, Melanie N. Garland

Dissertations

This study examines educators’ perspectives, instructional practices, and the perceived implications of artificial intelligence (AI) integration within a Title I school context. As AI technologies become more embedded in educational settings, it is essential to understand how teachers in under resourced environments engage with these tools. The research explores how educators perceive the benefits and challenges of AI, the extent of its integration into their pedagogy, and the broader implications for access, particularly for subgroups such as students with disabilities (SWD) and English language learners (ELLs), as well as student engagement and instructional effectiveness. A qualitative case study methodology was …

University Of Baltimore Law Review, Volume 54, Issue 3, Winter 2025

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Simple Case For Slavery Reparations: Title To Slavery’S Fruits Did Not Pass, Brian C. Potts

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Elected Prosecutors And Discretionary Dissonance In The Pursuit Of Racial Justice, Leo Gabriel Tucker

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Toward An Equitable Legal Marijuana Market In Maryland: Assessing Development Strategies, Jasmine L. Tyler

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

The "Case" To Increase Access To Justice In Copyright Law: A Closer Look At The Copyright Claims Board, Anne Clevenger

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

University Of Baltimore Law Review, Volume 55, Issue 1, Winter 2026

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Right To Be Born?: What Dobbs Could Mean For Artificial Reproductive Technologies, Stewart Chang

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Over The Legal Limit: One State’S Attempt To Control Abortion Healthcare Access Outside Its Borders, Wendy Heipt, William Mitchell, Kelly O’Neill

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Elections Don’T Have Consequences—How Over 57% Of Florida Voters Supported Abortion Rights And Still Lost, Mark Dorosin

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Abortion On The Move: Navigating The Fractured Reproductive Healthcare Landscape, Claire Laurier Decoteau, Kim D. Ricardo

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

How States Decide: The Role Of Judicial Selection In Modern Abortion Jurisprudence, Lesley Bauer

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Developing Confidence, Developing Skills: The Perceived Effect Of Professional Development On Online Teaching, Michael S. Hill, Cassandra M. D. Hart, Rachel B. Baker, Di Xu, Emily Alonso, Alyssa Nguyen, Kim D'Arcy, Cheryl Bailey, Tim Vannorman, Vivian Nguyen, Jennifer Pakula

Benerd College Faculty Articles

A large body of research has documented weaker student performance in online courses relative to face-to-face courses across multiple outcomes, including grades, course completion, and persistence. These gaps are particularly pronounced for underserved students. In response, colleges and universities have sought to improve the quality of online instruction by providing technology resources, student and faculty technical support, and, the focus of this study, professional development for faculty teaching online. However, despite the increasing popularity of professional development for online instructors, evidence on its effectiveness in shaping faculty practices and confidence remains limited. This study used survey data from 82 faculty …

Miscarriage Of Democracy: What Happened In Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska, And South Dakota To Defeat Abortion-Related Ballot Measures In 2024, Deborah Machalow

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Money And Shame: Leaving Menstruators At Risk, Melissa Bosley

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.

Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence (Genai) And Developing Ai Competencies Through Joint Media Engagement In Family Settings, Tolulope Famaye

All Dissertations

As generative AI (GenAI) becomes increasingly prevalent, institutions seek to understand how students can explore AI in classrooms and develop AI literacy. However, little is known about how, families use these Large Language Models (LLMs) at home and how such engagement supports the development of foundational AI literacy skills. This study examines family engagement with generative AI to understand how AI competencies develops outside formal classrooms and to provide insights for designing contextually relevant AI learning experiences in schools. The study employs a single case study design, integrating quantitative analysis, thematic analysis, and quantitative ethnography to examine and analyze data …

Ai-Optimized Resource Management In Next-Gen Wireless Networks, Fatemeh Lotfi

All Dissertations

Next-generation wireless networks must deliver highly adaptive, scalable, and intelligent connectivity to satisfy the heterogeneous demands of emerging services, including enhanced mobile broadband, massive machine-type communications, and ultra reliable low latency applications. The Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) paradigm has emerged as a key enabler of this vision, introducing openness, virtualization, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven control into the RAN ecosystem. O-RAN’s disaggregated architecture facilitates multi-vendor interoperability and empowers intelligent management through the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC). However, achieving real-time, autonomous, and generalized optimization in such a dynamic environment remains a significant challenge due to its distributed nature, non-stationary traffic, and …

Wacsaw: An Adaptive, Statistical Method To Classify Movement Into Sleep And Wakefulness States, Austin Vandegriffe, V. A. Samaranayake, Matthew S. Thimgan

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works

Wearable actimeters can improve our understanding of sleep in the natural environments. Current algorithms may produce inaccuracies in specific individuals and circumstances, such as quiet wakefulness. New hardware allows data collection at higher frequencies enabling sophisticated analytical methods. We have developed a novel statistical algorithm, the Wasserstein Algorithm for Classifying Sleep and Wakefulness (WACSAW), to identify behavioral states from recordings of everyday movement. WACSAW employs optimal transport techniques to identify segments with differing activity variability. Functions characterizing the segments' movement distributions were clustered into two groups using a k-nearest neighbors and labeled as sleep or wake based on their proximity …

Shale Investment Dashboard In Ohio Q3 And Q4 2024, Andrew R. Thomas, Mark Henning

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

This report presents findings from an investigation into shale-related investment in Ohio, looking at up, mid, and downstream activities. The investment estimates are for July through December of 2024. The report also includes an estimate of cumulative investment into shale in Ohio from 2012 through December 2024. Prior biannual investments are included in previously posted reports that are available from Cleveland State University.

Government Learning Visit—Prep Ring Meeting Summary, Ipm South Africa

Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (PrEP Ring)

No abstract provided.

Child Development: A Developmentally Appropriate Practices Approach, Second Edition, D.R. Meece

Open Textbooks

The book follows a topical approach and covers children from prenatal to late childhood/early adolescence. The book follows a Developmentally Appropriate Practices approach, emphasizing that development results from the interaction of age-related expectations, culture and context, and individual child characteristics. The text is written for education majors, as well as others who will work with children and families in a variety of fields, including psychology, social work, nursing, and others.

Maria Gaetana Agnesi And The Proto-Feminist Movement, Katherine D. Wahnsiedler

Honors College Theses

Maria Gaetana Agnesi, a mathematician and scholar from the 18 th century, is an important historical figure who received a position at the University of Bologna. She is the second woman ever to be appointed to a University professorship, laying the foundation for other women in academia later to come. Many historians interpret Agnesi’s life to be representative of early feminist ideas and would therefore be an example of a proto-feminist. However, this is not accurate, nor is it an ideology Agnesi likely would have subscribed to. Analyzing primary sources written by Agnesi and her contemporaries helps provide insight into …