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Early Look At Maine Primary Races: Platner Leads Mills, Collins Far Ahead Of Unknown Gop Challengers 10/23/2025, Unh Survey Center

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Graham Platner leads Maine Governor Janet Mills in the race for the 2026 Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, fueled by a wide lead among self-described socialists and progressives along with young people. On the Republican side, incumbent Senator Susan Collins holds a commanding lead over her challengers, who are unknown to most likely Republican primary voters. In Maine's 2nd Congressional District, former Governor Paul LePage holds a narrow lead over incumbent Democrat Jared Golden in the 2026 House of Representatives contest. Maine Auditor Matthew Dunlap, who is challenging Golden for the Democratic nomination, is more popular than Golden among likely …

Developing The Professional Knowledge Of Librarians Through A Webinar Series, Katie Pierce Farrier, Sandra Desjardins, Laura Haygood

Library Staff Publications

Background: The Early Career Librarians Initiative of the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association (ECLI) offered a webinar series that addressed topics of interest to new professionals such as networking, goal setting, and salary negotiation. Additionally, the ECLI assessed participant feedback on the series through a program evaluation survey.

Case presentation: ECLI partnered with the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 3, to offer six webinars over the course of two years. Attendees were asked to complete a survey. Quantitative results were analyzed, and qualitative free-text responses were thematically coded. A total of 567 people …

James Plath Offers Glimpse Into Former Home Of Mark Twain In Poetry Book ‘At Quarry Farm’, Jeffery Woodard

Press Releases 2020-2029

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Police Officers’ Perceptions Of The Cultural, Structural, And Potential Training Barriers That Prevent Police Agencies From Adopting An Effective Emergency Response System, Allan David Dunham

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite the proven efficacy of the incident command system (ICS), police agencies face obstacles in effective critical incident response. This qualitative study explored the cultural, structural, and potential training barriers that hinder the adoption of the ICS within police agencies. The purpose was to investigate how police can more effectively adopt this unified command structure designed for multiagency emergency response. Guided by the theory of planned behavior, the research question addressed how California police officers’ attitudes, perceived social norms, and sense of behavioral control influence their adoption of incident command system principles. Data were collected using semistructured Zoom interviews with …

Continuous Flow Injection-Turbidimetric Analysis For Determination Of Cobalt (Ii) Ion In Alloys Using A Microcell With Irradiation Sources At 0–180° Using A Single Solar Cell As A Detector, Murtadha Hadi Athab, Nagham Shakir Al-Awadi

Baghdad Science Journal

A cost-effective and efficient detector was created to conduct thorough turbidimetric measurements by reaction of Co (II) ion with calcium ferro cyanide to form bright green particulate, using the method of continuous flow injection analysis, the use of NAG-5SX1-1D-SSP Analyzer in determining cobalt (II) ion in a test for the validity of the new design. The NAG-5SX1-1D-SSP Analyzer is composed of five irradiation sources of white snow leds having the diameter of 10 mm with one solar cell of 55 mm length, 13.5 mm width. Using a selector switch to select the optimum voltage to be used which was 2.7 …

New Mode For 4 Mm Path Irradiation And One Side Detection At 0–180° For Cu (Ii)Ion Determination In Different Samples Using On-Line Continuous Flow Feed And Simplified, Sensitive, And Portable Photometer, Asma A. Gayed Al-Ani, Nagham S. Turkey Al-Awadie

Baghdad Science Journal

This study presents a rapid, sensitive, and straightforward approach for measuring Cu(II) ions using turbidity continuous flow injection analysis (CFIA) . The method involves reacting Cu(II) ion with calcium Ferro cyanide to produce a brown-red precipitate. To detect the attenuation of incident light as a result of collision on the surfaces of the precipitate particles, the analyzer NAG-SSP-5S-1D was used to measure turbidity at an angle (0–180°).

The linear range of Cu(II) measurements extends from 0.01 to 5 mmol.L^–1 with Correlation Coefficient of 0.9993 and R² % = 99.86 .The limit of detection (LOD) was determined to be …

Cadmium Removal From Aqueous Solutions Facilitated By Biochar Derived From Active Sewage Sludge, Aya L. Khalil, Faris H. Al-Ani, Abdul Hameed M. J. Al-Obaidy

Baghdad Science Journal

Biochar was previously confined to agriculture applications, but its utilization has since expanded across various sectors. In this case, sludge acquired from a sewage treatment facility was employed in the production of biochar. The study investigates the adsorption of cadmium in aqueous solution by both untreated biochar and biochar treated with H₃PO₄, examining the influence of adsorbent dosage, contact time, pH, and initial concentration. Phosphorus compounds present on the biochar surface activate it, enhancing cadmium removal compared to untreated biochar. The experimental results showed that the optimal dosage (1000 mg/l) and adsorption rate were significantly affected …

A Critical Alteration In Enolase Is Identified In One Isolate Of Staphylococcus Aureus To Avoid Host Immunity, Ban M. Abdulhadi, Halah H Al-Haideri

Baghdad Science Journal

The ability of Staphylococcus aureus enolase to cleave plasminogen has been thought to be important for bacterial virulence. The genetic variants of Eno gene sequences were investigated in the present study to assess the pattern of biological diversity of one isolate of S. aureus isolated from patients with diabetic food from Iraqi hospitals. The observed variant’s possible impact in altering the enolase’s binding with its receptor was assessed by docking with plasminogen before and after mutation. Within the locus 791^st, two variations were identified with two different consequences since A>T791 (in S2, S3, S14, and S17) and …

Study The Effect Of Saponin And Terpene From Alcoholic Extract Of Bacopa Monnieri Plant Cultivated In Iraq On Some Biological Aspects Of Drosophila Melanogaster Meigen (1830) (Diptera:Drosophilidae), Ruwaida A. Abd Al-Hussien, Soolaf A. Kathiar

Baghdad Science Journal

Drosophila melanogaster is an agricultural insect pest. The female pierces crops and lays eggs. Then, the eggs hatch, after which the larvae begin to develop inside the tissue, feeding on it and destroying it. This study, conducted from 1/11/2023 to 15/12/2024, aims to ascertain the impact of secondary chemicals, in the wild Bacopa monnieri plant cultivated in Iraq on the development of insect life cycle stages using different concentrations (2000, 4000, 6000, 8000 ppm) under laboratory conditions. The data revealed that the eggs had the highest mortality rates at 8000 ppm for saponin and terpene 78.666% and 74% respectively. The …

Silver Nanoparticles As A Potential Control Measure For Some Potyviruses Infecting Faba Bean And Potato Plants, Rehab A. Dawoud, Noha K. El Dougdoug

Baghdad Science Journal

The research investigates the use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as a foliar spray at a concentration (50 mg/ml) on faba bean and potato plants to stimulate systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and suppress bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV) and potato virus Y (PVY). The application of AgNPs reduced the percentage of virus reduction infection (RI) and disease severity (DS). AgNPs (50 mg/ml) was more effective on BYMV-infected faba bean (9.75 and 10.50) followed by PVY-infected potato (14.50 and 18.25) for the percentage of reduction infection and disease severity respectively. The mechanism of AgNPs involves binding to viral protein coats, aggregating virus …

Montana Kaimin, October 23, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

How To Dump Dewey: Developing Your Own Classification Scheme, Emily Roberts

Posters and Presentations

As librarians, we frequently encounter challenges with classification systems such as Dewey Decimal because they do not always meet the specific needs of our collections, spaces, and patrons. This presentation will delve into creating customized classification schemes for public, school, and special libraries to organize materials better and streamline staff and patron use. I will provide examples of various tools, strategies, and methods for altering or replacing traditional classification systems. Additionally, rationales for creating your own classification scheme and the pros and cons of doing so will be explored. UNM’s Center for Development and Disability special library will be used …

Xpert Mtb/Rif Ultra Assay For Tuberculosis Disease And Rifampicin Resistance In Children, Alexander W Kay, Maia Madison, Katie Scandrett, Tara Ness, Pauline Amuge, Leeberk Raja Inbaraj, Mukesh Kumar Sathya Narayanan, Lucia González Fernández, Michael Eisenhut, Nazir Ismail, Alexei Korobitsyn, Sabine E Verkuijl, Annemieke Brands, Kerri Viney, Tiziana Masini, Anna M Mandalakas, Karen R Steingart, Yemisi Takwoingi

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: In 2023, an estimated 1.3 million children (aged 0-14 years) became ill with tuberculosis, and 166,000 children (aged 0-15 years) died from the disease. Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra (Xpert Ultra) is a molecular World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended rapid diagnostic test that detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and rifampicin resistance. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2020 and last updated in 2022. Parts of the current update informed the 2024 WHO updated guidance for the diagnosis of tuberculosis.

Objectives: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of Xpert Ultra for detecting pulmonary tuberculosis, tuberculous meningitis, lymph node tuberculosis, and …

Use Of The Selective Cytopheretic Device With Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy In Children: A Comparison Of Contemporary Cohorts, Natalja L Stanski, Jangdong Seo, Todd Jenkins, Kelli A Krallman, Shina Menon, H David Humes, David J Askenazi, Rajit K Basu, Ayse Akcan-Arikan, Stuart L Goldstein, Katja M Gist

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Introduction: The selective cytopheretic device (SCD) is a cell-directed extracorporeal therapy approved for use in children with acute kidney injury (AKI) receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) with sepsis/sepsis-like conditions. We compared outcomes for children treated with SCD to a contemporary cohort of children treated with CRRT alone.

Methods: Secondary analysis and comparison of patients ≤22 years old and ≥10 kg from a multicenter registry of patients receiving CRRT for AKI and/or fluid overload (WE-ROCK; 2015-2021) to patients from two multicenter, prospective, interventional studies of children with AKI and multiple organ dysfunction (MODS) receiving SCD (SCD-PED-01/SCD-PED-02; 2016-2022).

Results: Eighteen patients …

Journal Of Anthropological Research (Jar) Distinguished Lecture | Image Capture: War And Iconography In Colonial New Mexico, Dr. Severin Fowles

LAII Events

Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 05:30 pm

Hibben 105

The history of colonialism in the American West is not just the story of how European people, animals, and technologies invaded Indigenous worlds but also of how these things were engaged, redeployed, countered, rejected, and, in some cases, embraced by native communities. In this paper, I look beyond the horses, guns, germs, and steel that have dominated materialist analyses of the colonial encounter to consider the circulation of images—or more precisely, the circulation of new understandings of what images are and how they function. My focus is on the “Biographic Tradition,” …

Día De Los Muertos En Latinoamérica Y España, María José Hidalgo, Mayte Villa

LAII Events

Únete a nosotros para aprender sobre el origende la tradición del Día de los Muertos y tradiciones similares en Latinoamérica y España. Además, haremos una actividad didáctica sobre autores fallecidos de estas regiones, comeremos pan de muerto y chocolate caliente, haremos calaveritas de azúcar y visitaremos los altares en el National Hispanic Cultural Center.

RSVP here by October 9, 2025.

Fireside Chat | George Katrougalos, United Nations Independent Expert On International Order, Center For International Law

Center for International Law

October 23, 2025

Cdk4/6 Inhibitors In Breast Cancer-Who Should Receive Them?, Anran Chen, Ze-Yi Zheng, Meenakshi Anurag, Ahmed Elkhanany, Natalie C Chen, Eric C Chang

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

More than 70% of breast cancers are estrogen receptor-positive (ER+). Endocrine therapy that blocks estrogen signaling remains the cornerstone of treatment, yet relapses continue to affect many patients. Cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) regulate the G1-S phase transition in the cell cycle, and pharmacological inhibition of this pathway has been successfully leveraged to reduce recurrence. CDK4/6 inhibitors combined with endocrine therapy are now the standard of care, although determining the optimal patient population for treatment remains a key challenge. A newly published study provides important insight, showing that loss of the NF1/neurofibromin tumor suppressor confers greater sensitivity to CDK4/6 …

Can Innovation Enhance Regional Government Performance In Indonesia?, Lindawati Lindawati, Sak Khie

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

In Indonesia, innovation has become an essential priority for the government. The study analysed innovation's impact on regional governments' performance. The study focused on factors such as regional financial independence, local own-sourced revenue growth rate, the maturity level of e-government, and regional competitiveness. Secondary data from related ministries, covering all provincial, regency, and city governments in Indonesia, were used for the analysis. The study tested hypotheses using partial least squares and group difference tests. The results indicated that innovation positively impacted regional financial independence, e-government maturity level, and regional competitiveness but did not impact local own-sourced revenue growth rate. Innovative …

Threshold Levels Of Environmental Quality And Fiscal Decentralization On Economic Growth In Indonesia Before, During And After Covid-19 Pandemic, Malik Cahyadin, Mehilda Rosdaliva, Selfia Bintaringintyas, Yunastiti Puwaningsih, Yong Sze Wei

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

Environmental quality can stimulate a certain level of economic growth. Besides, the fiscal decentralization will enhance economic growth by improving a better condition for a local government budget. In the COVID-19 pandemic, the government should work hard to address a higher level of economic growth. Therefore, the threshold levels of environmental quality and fiscal decentralization can be assessed to maintain economic growth in the long-run. This study estimates the threshold levels of environmental quality and fiscal decentralization on economic growth for 34 provinces in Indonesia before, during and after COVID-19 pandemic. The cross-section threshold regression was employed. The findings reveal …

Indonesian Government In The Development Of The Global Electric Vehicle Industry Through Investment And Nickel Downstream, Annisa Millania Wildhani, Dyah Mutiarin

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study aims to analyze the role of the Indonesian government in developing the global electric vehicle industry through the potential of nickel. This research focuses on investment and downstream case studies in Indonesia. The aim is to evaluate the strategic steps taken by the government in attracting investors and encouraging downstream activities for Indonesia's nickel potential in supporting economic growth. This research was conducted using qualitative research methods by presenting findings through online media, this research data comes from online news media. This data was obtained using the Ncapture feature on Nvivo 12 Plus. The results of the study …

Basic Dimensions And Community Welfare In The Boti Tribe In The Island Of Timora, Kamilaus Konstanse Oki

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The Boti tribe is the most unique indigenous traditional tribe on the island of Timor and even in the world. In the economic field, the Boti tribe fulfills economic needs independently through farming and refuses all kinds of government assistance, refuses technological production or modernization and formal education for the younger generation. However, the people of the Boti tribe feel very prosperous with their economic and socio-cultural life. The analytical tool used in this research is SmartPLS. The results show that the basic dimensions formed by the dimensions of satisfaction, meaning in life and security needs determine the very prosperous …

Corporate Social Responsibility Optimization As Collaborative Funding Innovation To Support Sustainable Development, Lindawati Lindawati, Yudhanty Parama Sany, Sak Khie, Iwan Syahrul Anwar, Dewi Listiorini

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

During the pandemic, development progress is hindered by budget constraints. Meanwhile, the business sector's contribution to development is minimal and charitable, with no significant impact. A program called "Kembang Jawara" has been introduced to optimize Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding for development programs to address this issue. This study aimed to explore the innovation of funding called "Kembang Jawara" through a case study. The primary data was gathered through focused group discussions and interviews with the Regional Development Planning, Research and Development Agency of Subang Regency. The secondary data was sourced from proposals, work plans, reports, and policies related to …

Harnessing Collaboration For Tourism In Kuta, Bali: Dual Analysing Swot And Porters Diamond Model, I Made Chandra Mandira, I Gusti Ngurah Widya Hadi Saputra, Ni Putu Nina Eka Lestari, Anak Agung Ayu Ngurah Sri Rahayu Gorda, Anak Agung Ayu Ngurah Tini Rusmini Gorda, I Ketut Nuraga

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The purpose of this study is to analyse and identify the factors of utilizing collaboration and exploring the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of tourism in Kuta Beach, Bali, using a Penta helix approach that will be concluded using Porter's Diamond Model and the identification of collaborative strategies for tourism development. The research method uses a qualitative approach with RRA (rapid rural appraisal) techniques and SWOT analysis and uses Porter's Diamond Model in concluding, assisted by the N-Vivo Plus 12 application. The informants in this study totaled 16 people, with the criteria that 10 people were traditional leaders in Kuta …

What Drives Blue-Collar Workers Transition In The Labor Market Dynamics? Lesson Learned From Indonesia, Christiayu Natalia, Devanto Shasta Pratomo, Wildan Syafitri

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The recovery from the global pandemic, as well as improvements in automation technologies, have presented substantial challenges for blue-collar workers who specialized in manual work. Labor transition is considered a strategy to adapt and strengthen their resilience. This study utilizes Indonesian National Labor Force Survey / SAKERNAS data from August 2023 to examine the key factors influencing blue-collar worker transitions in Indonesia, including three primary outcomes: (1) remaining unemployed and inactive, (2) transitioning back to the blue-collar worker, and (3) transitioning to the white-collar worker. The study employs multilevel multinomial logistic regression to examine the influence of individual characteristics (e.g., …

Development Strategy Of Food Crop Agriculture Sub-Sector In Improving Farmers' Welfare, Suprianto Suprianto, Binar Dwiyanto Pamungkas, Abdul Rahim

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study aims to describe the priority strategy of agricultural sub-sector development in improving farmers’ welfare. The data used in this study were primary and secondary data. Secondary data included: GRDP of Sumbawa District, GRDP of NTB Province, and other supporting data for this study. Primary data were: Experts Opinion Questionnaire or experts related to research problems. Respondents of this study were: bureaucrat respondents, academic respondents, farmer group respondents, and businessmen respondents. The determination of respondents used was purposive sampling technique which consisted of 30 respondents. The data analysis used was Process Hierarchy Analysis (AHP). The results of the study …

Sustaining Integrity: The Role Of Education And Macroeconomic Variables For Corruption Eradication, Indah Susilowati, Andi Kurniawan Karta Negara, Muhammad Syariful Anam, Hizbul Khootimah Az Zaakiyyah, Ramadhanti Dara Sakinah, Aini Nur Furoida

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This study aims to analyze the effect of education level and several macroeconomic variables on the corruption index in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries. This study uses the two-stage least square (2SLS) estimation method. This study found that the lifelong learning index, higher education participation, and foreign direct investment have a negative and significant effect on corruption in all APEC member countries and developing country members. Secondary education and government efficiency index have a negative and significant effect on corruption in all countries (all member states, developed and developing countries). GDP per capita and economic openness have a positive …

Money Laundering Observation From Outer Space, Agung Andiojaya, Riana Rizka, Titi Kanti Lestari, R.R. Nefriana

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

This paper examines the potential of nighttime light (NTL) data as an alternative data source to predict the number of money laundering events. The study is based on the assumption that money laundering as one of financial crime categories is linked to economic development, and previous research has explored the relationship between NTL and both economic data and crime. Panel regression analysis with random effects was used to investigate the potential of NTL data to estimate money laundering activity, which was measured using Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) data as a proxy variable. The results suggest that NTL data can be …

Exploring The Disparity Of Public Facilities In The Central Java Province, Alinka Pramesthi, Fafurida Fafurida

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

The significant difference between the number of public facilities in regencies/cities and the number of public facilities in Central Java Province, which is feared to result in high inequality, is the focus of this study. The objective of this research is to determine the level of inequality in public facilities and the factors that influence the inequality of public facilities in Central Java Province. Secondary data is utilized and analyzed using the Modified Williamson Index approach and Multiple Regression Analysis. The variables employed include population growth rate, transfer income, and the Human Development Index (HDI). The analysis of the Modified …

Simulating The Impact Of Fuel Prices Rising And Direct Cash Assistance Compensation (Blt Bbm) On Poverty In Indonesia, Ariful Romadhon, Ardi Adji

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Studi Pembangunan

Crude oil prices have become volatile as geopolitical conflicts that occur in oil-exporting countries make the Indonesian government have to increase fuel prices and plan to provide cash transfers as compensation. This study analyzes the impact of fuel price rising and the direct cash assistance compensation program/Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT BBM) on poverty using micro data simulation. Poverty simulation is generated by modifying the poverty line (GK) and expenditure by utilizing leading indicators such as commodities inflation, household consumption expenditure growth, and population growth. The simulation results show that the presence of compensation can reduce the poverty rate compared to …