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Book Reviews, Will Bowlin, Charles W. Eagles, Jeffery B. Howell, Amanda Lyons Lanata, Ryan Reynolds, Christopher T. Slocombe, Whitney Snow

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Minutes Of The 2025 Mississippi Historical Society Annual Business Meeting, Mississippi Historical Society

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

James Lynch And The Merging Of Religious And Political Reconstruction In Mississippi, Sean A. Scott

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Building Grassroots Politics-The Roots And Rise Of The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, 1961-1964, Justin Martin

Journal of Mississippi History

No abstract provided.

Parental Expectations Of Pediatric Care For Children, Brenan T. Cash, Jacquelyn D. Wiersma-Mosley, Donia Timby, Laura Herold

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Access to childhood pediatrics is a major factor for a full and healthy childhood for all children from adolescence to adulthood. However, the physical health aspect has been the main focus of most primary care clinics, and there is little focus on mental health. Mental health issues, which involve anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, are more prominent than they have ever been, as up to 30% of children have experienced mental health issues that involve post-traumatic stress disorder, especially during the pandemic years. This study employed a non-experimental, quantitative analysis utilizing online closed-ended survey questions. Caretakers were offered an anonymous, …

Jodi Dean. Capital’S Grave: Neofeudalism And The New Class Struggle Verso 2025, Chris Goldie

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

Jodi Dean’s conception of neofeudalism - her hypothesis - is a synthesis of different tendencies and phenomena characteristic of the world we currently inhabit. Each of these can and has been theorised in different and less all-encompassing ways, without the suggestion that they necessarily represent the end of capitalism as such. The notion that capitalism is dynamic and subject to significant transformations is not new. Since the 1970s it has been commonplace to deploy concepts such as late capitalism, and in fact fundamental changes to the operating principles of the capitalist mode of production requiring a reassessment of its capacity …

Spices On The Winds Of Trade: The Postcolonial Geopolitics Of Food In Amitav Ghosh’S Fiction And Non-Fiction, Suhasini Vincent

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

In The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis, Amitav Ghosh traces the journey of spices from the Spice Islands, or the Moluccas in Indonesia to Europe. Nestled between Celebes and New Guinea, these islands with their rich volcanic soil, emerged as the epicentre of global spice production, offering the world mace, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper in the 16th century. The nutmeg’s two hemispheres hold hidden meaning in today’s world: one shell portraying its commercial merits as a spice and the other elusive crust remaining open to interpretation. The inconspicuous nutmeg, a coveted spice during the ‘Spice Race’, …

Privacy And Data Protection In Africa: An Analysis Of The Adequacy Of The Nigerian Data Protection Laws, Nneoma G. Chimeziri

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

The concept of personal data is rooted in the universal human right to privacy and confidentiality. In today’s jurisprudence, the right to privacy is paramount, especially in light of evolving technological advancements. The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), implemented in 2018, established a global standard for the collecting, using, storing and processing of personal data. This development prompted numerous countries, including several African nations, to address data protection concerns, particularly in transborder data transfer.

African countries faced significant challenges in this endeavor as they grappled with inadequate laws, enforcement mechanisms, and technological infrastructure. Recognizing the legal and …

Shuttle Diplomacy As A Mechanism For Conflict Resolution: A Comprehensive Study, Dare Isaac Akindoyin

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

Shuttle diplomacy is a distinctive form of international negotiation in which an intermediary, often a third-party mediator, travels between conflicting parties to facilitate communication and help resolve disputes. This study aims to comprehensively explore shuttle diplomacy as an effective mechanism for conflict resolution in global diplomacy. It examines the historical evolution of shuttle diplomacy, starting from its early use by figures like Henry Kissinger during the 1970s Middle East peace process, to its application in contemporary international conflicts. The paper analyses key case studies, including its use in the Iran nuclear negotiations, Sudan-South Sudan conflict and the Brexit. Through a …

Navigating Divergence: Principle Or Pragmatism? The Us’ Executive Order On Ai And Its Implications For Us - Eu Governance, Terre Lundy

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

President Trump’s Executive Order 14179: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence issued in January 2025, indicates a significant shift from the United States’ alignment with EU AI and Digital policies. Replacing former President Biden’s EO 14110, which emphasized the safe, secure, and trustworthy development of AI, interagency coordination, and oversight, the new directive favors deregulation, industry-led innovation and securing US global AI dominance. Grounded in America First principles, Executive Order 14179 signifies a clear departure from multilateral AI cooperation, raising significant concerns about the future of AI development and deployment. This article examines the implications of Executive Order …

Constitutional Dictatorship And Enemies Within: A Constitutional And Historical Analysis Of The Alien And Sedition Acts From John Adams To Donald Trump, Robert T.F. Downes

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

This article traces the historical evolution of U.S. presidential emergency powers, examining how successive administrations have exploited national crises to consolidate executive authority and target perceived “enemies within” by criminalizing immigration, suppressing dissent, and suspending constitutional rights and liberties — including due process — in the name of national security. It begins by defining key concepts — constitutional dictatorship, states of exception, imperial presidency, and unitary executive theory — and situates these concepts within long-standing critiques of the U.S. Constitution’s flawed, anti-democratic design. The analysis surveys historical episodes, including John Adams’s 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts, Abraham …

New Deals In Southeast Asia: Women’S Leadership In Asean Under The Shadow Of America First, Ian Magowan

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

This paper examines how ASEAN states strategically recalibrate gender governance amid U.S. hegemonic retrenchment following Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection. Bridging feminist international relations, comparative institutionalism, and political economy, it theorizes strategic gender mainstreaming—the instrumental repurposing of gender norms by states to sustain legitimacy while navigating geopolitical realignment. Using original panel data (2000–2024) and multi-model regression techniques, including fixed effects, instrumental variables, and vector autoregression, the study demonstrates that U.S. aid withdrawal produces regime-contingent effects: democratic regimes increase women’s parliamentary representation, while hybrid regimes experience decline. Contrary to linear norm diffusion theories, findings reveal that Chinese trade engagement—despite lacking explicit …

Foreign Aid, Economic Dependency, And Disaster Management: A Case Study Of Rural Kenya, Boris Valiance

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

No abstract provided.

10th Edition Introduction, Ags Conference Team

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

We are proud to present the tenth annual issue of The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development, produced in collaboration with the AGS International Graduate Student Conference 2025, “Trump 2.0: Reshuffling the International Deck.”

The reelection of Donald Trump has sent seismic shifts through the international order, challenging long-standing alliances, diplomatic norms, and the very architecture of global governance. This issue offers an urgent and critical examination of how a reinforced “America First” doctrine may redefine international relations, trade, security, and multilateral cooperation.

Set against a backdrop of escalating global crises—from climate change and armed conflict to …

Ditch Tradition...And Move To Case-Based Learning, Emily Dane-Staples

The COSMA Journal

Recent criticisms of higher education include a lack of relevance and alignment with what employers are seeking in new hires. A lecture-based approach to teaching has proved less effective than other active learning strategies and does not adequately mimic the working environment sport professionals face. To better align the classroom and the workplace, a case-based learning approach can be used. This pedagogy blends high impact practices that have been demonstrated to assist students in knowledge acquisition and soft skill development by replacing traditional lecture and chapter readings with real-life scenarios that require student engagement with concepts in application. The technique …

The Training Needs Of Private School Principals In Al-Jamea District, Amman, In Light Of The Arab Organization For Quality Assurance In Education, Hanaa Al-Alali, Ahmad Rathwan

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to determine the training needs of private school principals in Al-Jamea District, Amman, in relation to the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education, from the principals' own perspectives. It also sought to identify whether there are significant statistical differences in these perceptions based on variables such as gender, educational qualification, and years of experience at a significance level of (α = 0.05). The sample comprised 138 principals. A descriptive survey approach was used, and the researchers developed a questionnaire with 60 items to gather the necessary data. The results indicated that principals' perceptions of their training …

The Legal System For Abolishing Public Office: A Comparative Study, Muamar Salameh, Noor Al-Hindi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study examines the legal framework for abolishing public offices through a comparative approach by discussing the concept of civil service abolition, outlining the conditions for such an action, clarifying the implications of job cancellation, and addressing the administrative judiciary’s stance on decisions related to employee dismissal due to job abolition. The findings indicate that administrative authorities must organize public utilities, which may include laying off employees when a department or unit is abolished. Administrative demobilization is a legal license granted to the government, terminating the employment relationship outside disciplinary procedures. When exercised to serve the public interest, such decisions …

The Impact Of Implementing International Financial Reporting Standard (Ifrs) 16 On Enhancing The Quality Of Accounting Information, Abdelrahman Khattab, Mahmoud Nassar

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aims to examine International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 16, related to leases, and its impact on the quality of accounting information, particularly regarding relevance and faithful representation. The previous standard, IAS 17, faced challenges, notably the failure to recognize operating leases as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet, which hindered an accurate depiction of a company's financial position. The introduction of IFRS 16 addresses these issues and is considered a positive step toward improving financial reporting by enhancing the quality of accounting information. A descriptive analytical approach was employed, utilizing a questionnaire distributed to external auditors. One …

Tv Versus Video Games: Their Distinctive Effects On Adolescent Behavior And Academic Achievement, Faiaz Rahman, Kathy L. Schuh

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

The current paper uses data collected from a publicly available, nationally representative data set to examine the effects of TV viewing and video gaming on adolescent behavioral problems and cognitive achievement. Results revealed that extended hours of TV viewing were associated with greater anxiety/depression and antisocial problems. On the other hand, extended hours of video gaming were associated with higher reading comprehension scores. Differing effects of TV viewing and gameplay by an individual’s sex was also found during the analysis. It is also important to note that the opposite effects that the two media has on outcomes, indicate that, although …

Account Creation And Provisioning Using Virtual Identity Card, Andreas Zingler Aabye

Defensive Publications Series

Embodiments allow for binding an account number (e.g., a primary account number (PAN)) with a digital identity card (e.g., mobile driver’s license (mDL)). During a transaction between a user (e.g., account holder) and a transacting entity (e.g., merchant, resource provider), where the user presents a token associated with the PAN, even though the user ID information is not shared with the transacting entity, the transaction processing server can know that the user ID information was linked in the past from the binding between the PAN and the digital ID and can verify authenticated use (or identify fraudulent use) immediately.

Hands-Free Item Confirmation And List Management Using A Wearable Device, Omar Estrada Diaz

Defensive Publications Series

Managing shopping lists on handheld devices is inefficient for shoppers who need both hands free. This is particularly true for professional shoppers who are compensated to shop for and deliver groceries or other retail goods on behalf of customers. Conventional workflows for professional shoppers require them to constantly hold, view, and interact with a smartphone, which is clumsy when handling items, opening refrigerated cases, weighing produce, and so forth. Accordingly, this disclosure addresses the problem with a hands-free list management solution. A wearable device, such as smart glasses equipped with a camera, may display the shopping list and automates item …

Monetization Framework For Extended Reality Environments, Mahdi Tayarani Najaran, Ruofei Du

Defensive Publications Series

Conventional advertising models designed for two-dimensional platforms offer opportunities for significant improvement within Extended Reality (XR) environments. These traditional models rely on simplistic metrics like impression counts and fail to leverage the unique spatial and immersive capabilities of XR. A formalized framework for XR monetization is disclosed to address these limitations. The framework’s core technical components include the introduction of novel spatial ad placements, such as world-locked and environment-aware ad types, that are native to three-dimensional spaces. Additionally, the framework introduces advanced interaction metrics that leverage XR device sensors for a more nuanced understanding of user engagement.

At least two …

Enhancing Science Learning Outcomes With Sitaya Miniature Media: A Quantitative Study Of Elementary Education, Gilang Kripsiyadi Praramdana, Hamdan Hamdan, Agus Gunawan, Fauziah Dwi Hijriani

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study investigates the impact of SITAYA Miniature media on the learning outcomes of grade VI students in science subjects at SDN 2 Darma. Conventional teaching methods, often less engaging for students, were identified as a significant factor contributing to low academic performance. The study employed a quantitative research approach, with a randomized sample of 43 students divided into an experimental group (24 students) and a control group (19 students). Pretest and posttest data were collected using a structured test instrument, and statistical analyses, including normality, homogeneity, t-tests, and N-Gain tests, were conducted to assess the effectiveness of SITAYA Miniature …

Battery Management System For Solar Powered Li-Ion Battery In Electric Vehicle Applications: A Comprehensive Review, Mustafa Abdulelah Ali, Mohanad Aljanabi, Faris Mohammed Ali

The Nexus of Sustainability and Energy Technology Journal

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging use is going up solar installations on rooftops and on a large scale in power plants are increasing consequently. Therefore, a Battery Management System (BMS), which is the system for managing battery storage, was used to control the solar energy generation to coordinate charging. Such a connection gives the BMS the opportunity to modify charging/discharging patterns with the help of solar energy predictions and prices of electricity from the grid. Moreover, the battery is being protected from aging with the BMS to monitor the state of charge/health of the battery. The BMS protects the Li-ion batteries …

Unlocking Potential: A Case Study Of Solar Photovoltaic Growth And Challenges In Bangladesh, Kaniz Farhana, Borhan Uddin Khan, Aditya Bhattacharjee, Abu Shadate Faisal Mahamude

The Nexus of Sustainability and Energy Technology Journal

This case study looks at the design and technology of photovoltaic cells and assesses Bangladesh’s advancements in using solar energy, including government programs. Because of Bangladesh’s continuous industrialization and population increase, the country’s energy needs are rising quickly. These issues can be resolved by solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, which provide a renewable energy source because of their adaptability, minimal environmental impact, and fuel independence. Due to its advantageous location, Bangladesh receives a significant amount of solar energy every day, which makes solar photovoltaic cells a viable choice. The Bangladeshi government has taken several steps to encourage solar energy, and organizations …

Chacahoula 2025, Volume 92, Alayna Pellegrin

Chacahoula

The 2025 issue of Chacahoula includes December 2024 and May 2025 graduating classes, as well as stunning photography student life on the banks of Bayou Desiard. With features covering students, faculty, and staff, this year's time capsule preserves an academic year in the life of the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

What Motives Influence Parents’ Commitment To Their Children’S Sport Participation In The United States?, Katherine N. Alexander, Daniel J. M. Fleming, Mitchell Olsen, Travis E. Dorsch, Kat V. Adams

Human Development and Family Studies Student Research

Background: The public often places value on youth sport involvement in the United States due to its potential to foster positive outcomes for participants. Although sport parents are key socializers and provide access to appropriate participation opportunities for children, less is known about how their perceptions of their child’s motives influence their sport commitments. Purpose: Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to understand how parents’ perceptions of their child’s motives for sport participation were associated with time/travel sport commitments. Methods: Participants (N = 1250) were parents in the United States reporting on their child’s youth sport participation. Measures …

Understanding And Assessing Climate Change: Preparing For Nebraska’S Future, 2024 Climate Change Impact Assessment Report, Deborah J. Bathke, Eric Hunt, Heather Akin, Andrea D. Basche, Jesse E. Bell, Daniel R. Dileo, Ross Dixon, Martha Durr, Tonya Haigh, Francis John Hay, Kristina W. Kintziger, Nicholas A. Mcmillan, Hank Miller, Jerome Okojokwu-Idu, Crystal Powers, Tirthankar Roy, Zhenghong Tang, W. Ryan Wishart, Aaron R. Young, Sarah A. Sonsthagen, Jonathan J. Spurgeon

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Contents

Report Team

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

Introduction

Climate Change Contexts: Global, National, and State

Observed Changes in Nebraska's Climate

Projections of Nebraska's Future Climate

Water Systems

Energy

Ecosystems

Agriculture

Human Health

Communities and the Built Environment

Indigenous Peoples

Climate Justice and Equity

The Response of Faith Communities

Nebraskans' Perceptions of Climate Change

Next Steps and Future Work

Supplemental Report: Adaptation, Risks, and Impacts

About the Authors

Faith-based Communities Survey

Evaluated Plans and Assessments

References

Organic Glycinate Trace Minerals Improve Hatchability, Bone And Eggshell Breaking Strength, And Mineral Uptake During Late Laying Cycle In Layer Breeders, Mujtaba Akram Jahangir, Muhammad Muneeb, Muhammad Farooq Iqbal, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Syed Sohail Habib, Sohail Ahmad, Kasim Sakran Abass, Nasir Mukhtar, Rashed A. Alhotan, Ali R. Al Sulaiman, Ala E. Abudabos

Food and Animal Sciences Faculty Research

This study evaluated the effects of replacing inorganic trace minerals with organic glycinate forms at two inclusion levels in layer breeders during the late laying cycle over 6 weeks (66 to 72 weeks of age). For this, a total of 180 layer breeders (162 hens and 18 males; Lohmann LSL Ultralite) were randomly divided into three treatment groups having six replicates of nine hens each and one male for each replicate following a completely randomized design (CRD). The dietary treatments included: (1) Basal diet + inorganic trace minerals at breed recommended levels (ITM100), (2) Basal diet + organic trace minerals …

Uc Resources, Space And Budget Committee Minutes 2025-09-24, Northern Illinois University

University Council Archives

No abstract provided.