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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

Magnolia Tapichalacaensis (Magnoliaceae), A New Species From The Andean Foothills Of Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador, Álvaro J. Pérez, Edison Rea, Jennifer Martínez, Fanny Hidalgo, Franco Mendoza, Ramiro Mendoza, Nelson Jaramillo Díaz, Fredy Archila, Kevin S. Burgess, Rosana Zenil-Ferguson, J. Antonio Vázquez-García

Biology Faculty Publications

The number of new species of Ecuadorian Magnolia Linnaeus (1753: 535) continues to increase as exploration of the Andes progresses. Currently, 24 species of Magnolia are recorded for Ecuador (Vázquez-García et al. 2012, 2013, 2015a, 2015b, 2016, 2017, 2018, Arroyo et al. 2013a, 2013b, 2019, Pérez et al. 2016, 2023), which belong to M. sect. Splendentes Dandy in Vázquez (1994: 4) and Talauma Baillon (1866: 3) (Wang et al. 2020), the former consisting of six species, including the new species described here, and the latter 19 species. There are 17 endemic species in Ecuador, three of which also occur in …

Bristol Myers Squibb Co V. Secretary United States Department Of Hhs

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Faculty Senate Chronicle September 4, 2025, Heather Loughney

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes for the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on September 4, 2025

Incidence And Risk Factors Of Developing A Dysrhythmia After Blunt Thoracic Trauma., Jessica Jowers, Kevin Van Derveer, Katherine Moore, Nathaniel Harshaw, Julie M Reichert, Hannah Karr, Urhum Khaliq, David J Cziperle, Lindsey L Perea

General Surgery Resident Research

Background/Objectives: The incidence of dysrhythmia after blunt thoracic trauma varies in the literature from 8-75%, and the complication rate from these dysrhythmias is not well studied. The aims of this study are to (1) identify the incidence of dysrhythmia following blunt thoracic trauma, (2) identify risk factors associated with developing a dysrhythmia, and (3) identify the incidence of cardiac intervention after developing a dysrhythmia. We hypothesize that blunt thoracic trauma may result in post-injury dysrhythmias. Methods: This is a retrospective review of trauma patients ≥ 18 years with a blunt mechanism of injury at a Level 1 Trauma …

Laii Greenleaf Scholar Lecture: Latin American Writers And Books In The U.S.: Translation And Public Reception (1940-1965), Armando Chávez-Rivera

LAII Events

The company Alfred Knopf in New York was one of the most influential and respected publishing houses in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s. At that time, one of its publication lines was dedicated to Latin America, including books and writers from Colombia, Cuba, Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil. The main Knopf editions on Latin America were novels, biographies, and historical essays. Those publications became a first introduction to Latin American literature and culture. Today, those editions look partial and limited; however, they were considered a huge progress for the time, and they often resulted in unsuccessful business deals …

Controlling The Curriculum: A Content Analysis Of Prageru's Children's Educational Material, Heather Katherine Costa

Dissertations and Theses

PragerU is a conservative media outlet founded by Dennis Prager in 2009 that aims to insert new conservative content into existing U.S. public school curricula. While conservative activist groups have attempted for decades to alter educational content and policy, PragerU is attempting to directly influence public school curricula by having their materials authorized for use in public schools.

This study utilizes qualitative content analysis to understand the meaning behind PragerU's content, using a sample of 39 videos, targeted at students in grades 6 and higher. The transcript data were analyzed to address two research questions: 1) What are the key …

Laii Greenleaf Scholar Lecture: Latin American Writers And Books In The U.S.: Translation And Public Reception (1940-1965), Armando Chávez-Rivera

Visiting Library Scholars

The company Alfred Knopf in New York was one of the most influential and respected publishing houses in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s. At that time, one of its publication lines was dedicated to Latin America, including books and writers from Colombia, Cuba, Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil. The main Knopf editions on Latin America were novels, biographies, and historical essays. Those publications became a first introduction to Latin American literature and culture. Today, those editions look partial and limited; however, they were considered a huge progress for the time, and they often resulted in unsuccessful business deals …

Air Pollution And Diseases: Signaling, G Protein-Coupled And Toll Like Receptors, Isabella Cattani-Cavalieri, Katrina F. Ostrom, Jordyn Margolis, Rennolds S. Ostrom, Martina Schmidt

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Air pollution is a significant public health issue that impacts lung health, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Both natural and anthropogenic sources of air pollution give rise to a variety of toxic compounds, including particulate matter (PM), ozone (O₃), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Exposure to these pollutants is strongly associated with the development and exacerbation of respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Notably, early life exposure to pollutants such as …

Ole Miss Students Gain Global Experience In East Asia, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students spent their summer experiencing everyday life in East Asia as they got real-world experience as interns for companies across the region.

The Impact Of Climate Entrepreneurship Education In Higher Education Institutions: A University-Wide Climate Entrepreneurship Programme, Deirdre Mcquillan, Sylvia Gavigan

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Scholars are grappling with what educational and pedagogical approaches are needed to create sustainable entrepreneurs able to cope with sustainability challenges. This paper explores the impact of a student-focused climate entrepreneurship education initiative (CEE) in Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). The paper draws on models and frameworks in the literature that integrate programme objectives and pedagogical methods with impact. The paper addresses two key questions. Firstly, how are students impacted by CEE in terms of the affectedness, skills development and the intention to start a climate enterprise. The second question asks how different types of interventions in CEE influence student …

Book Review: The Unvanquished: The Untold Story Of Lincoln’S Special Forces, The Manhunt For Mosby’S Rangers, And The Shadow War That Forged America’S Special Operations, Wylie W. Johnson

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Patrick K. O'Donnell

Reviewed by Dr. Wylie W. Johnson, US Army War College class of 2010

The Unvanquished: The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby’s Rangers, and the Shadow War That Forged America’s Special Operations, by Patrick K. O’Donnell and reviewed by Dr. Wylie W. Johnson, explores the Civil War–era precursors of today’s special operations forces. Broken into three sections, the book covers rival groups—the Jessie Scouts and Mosby’s Rangers, the Confederate Secret Service, and Sheridan’s Scouts and the retribution they wreaked upon their enemies. The reviewer calls it “. . . a strong …

Minutes From The September 4, 2025 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Faculty, University Of Montana--Missoula. Faculty

University of Montana Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting of the University of Montana faculty.

Ai-Enabled Autonomous Weapons And Human Control: Part I: Human Control And Machine Learning Design And Development, Lena Trabucco

International Law Studies

At the center of the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous weapon systems (AWS) is the challenge of human control. AI has the potential to reshape the boundaries of military capabilities. In particular, the increasing sophistication of AWS necessitates a deep examination of the balance between machine autonomy and the role and requirements of human decision-makers. In pursuit of this balance, the concept of meaningful human control emerged. It is a concept born of necessity and offers a platform to reexamine and redefine the scope of human involvement in critical and time-sensitive decision-making. MHC has become a defining feature …

Idlewild Documentary, Arise Rock

Honors Theses

This honors thesis and documentary, “I Can Breathe, the story of how Idlewild changed my life,” explores my personal journey to Idlewild with the Lee Honors College Study in the States Program. Over the past three years, I have attended every trip to Idlewild, and captured footage showcasing the enduring legacy and spirit of Idlewild, Michigan. This place was a once-thriving African American resort community during the Jim Crow era, and now is home to year-round locals who seek hope and restoration for the community. Through a deeply personal lens, this project seeks to honor Idlewild’s past and also envision …

The Development Of The Assessment Of Self-Care (Asc), Ashley R. Righetti

Clinical Psychology Dissertations

Self-care is a topic that has piqued the interest of researchers in recent years with much of the focus being on specific subsets of the population such as helping professions and those with chronic conditions. This trend has been consistent when it comes to the development of measures intended to evaluate people’s self-care practices. Designed with Butler and colleagues’ (2019) self-care model in mind, the Assessment of Self-Care (ASC) was developed to broadly assess self-care practices in the general U.S. adult population. This study discusses the development and initial validation of the ASC. After the item generation phase, exploratory factor …

Families Experiencing Domestic Violence Related Homelessness, Brittany Miller

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Homelessness in the United States remains a persistent issue despite legislative efforts to address it. Single parents navigating homelessness encounter unique challenges in accessing stable housing and essential services, with domestic violence often serving as a significant contributory factor. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of practitioners regarding the needs of single parents navigating domestic violence-related homelessness. The empowerment theory provided the framework for this study, and data were obtained from focus groups with leaders and administrators who work in the areas of homelessness, economic security, and family violence. The study’s findings revealed significant gaps …

General Education Subcommittee Agenda September 4, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes - April 3, 2025
• Course Approvals/Removals/Syllabi Approvals
• New Business
• Update on Center for Civic Excellence
• General Education Summit
• Additional Items
• Review of USU's University Studies Requirements
• Adjourn: 9:30 am

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes September 4, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - March 6, 2025
• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews
• Other Business
• Other Potential Business
• Adjourn: 2:36 pm

Book Review: The Military Legacy Of Alexander The Great: Lessons For The Information Age, Jason W. Warren Phd

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Michael P. Ferguson and Ian Worthington

Reviewed by Jason W. Warren, PhD

The Military Legacy of Alexander the Great: Lessons for the Information Age focuses on three themes—inspirational physical presence, Alexander’s army’s professionalism, and the speed with which he campaigned. The reviewer notes there are many useful observations, overall, he sees the book as a “mixed bag.” For those newer to studies “on Alexander or lessons-learned methodology, Legacy may prove a useful primer.”

Book Review: Mission Iran: Special Forces Berlin & Operation Eagle Claw Jtf 1-79, Daniel W. Harris

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: James Stejskal

Reviewed by Colonel Daniel W. Harris, US Air Force, instructor, Department of Command, Leadership, and Management, US Army War College

Adding to the history of Operation Eagle Claw, the author includes primary sources, photos, and declassified documents to the story of the failed special operations forces rescue attempt and a second planned-but-never-executed rescue attempt. The reviewer calls this book “captivating” and of interest to “anyone interested in learning more about a lesser-known element of the Desert One mission.”

Montana Kaimin, September 4, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Kenyon Collegian - September 4, 2025

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Policy Briefing | Responding To Homelessness And Severe Mental Illness In Nyc’S Subways And Other Public Spaces, Center For New York City And State Law

Center for New York City Law

Thursday, September 4

PANELISTS:

Omar Fattal, M.D., System Chief of Behavioral Health, NYC Health + Hospitals

Jeremy Feigelson, Senior Advisor, Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Ozioma Offor, RN, NYC Department of Homeless Services

Brian Stettin, J.D., Senior Advisor for Severe Mental Illness, Office of the Mayor

Cassandra White-Hemphill, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Homeless Services

Experiences Of Immigrant Adults About English As A Second Language Classes With Instructors Who Do Not Speak Learners’ Languages, Gatluak Pal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study was the lack of research on the experiences of adult immigrant English language (EL) learners regarding their engagement in college-level English as a second language (ESL) courses with instructors who do not speak the learners’ native language. Researchers have reported that EL-learning immigrant adults are not actively engaging in their learning process. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate the experiences of EL-learning adult immigrants regarding their engagement in ESL college classes with instructors who do not speak the native language of their learners. A basic qualitative study was conducted using …

Effects Of Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Grants On Math And English Language Arts Standardized Test Scores In Connecticut, Zoe Robinson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed through this study was the decrease in proficiency levels in math and English Language Arts (ELA) of 3rd- to 8th-grade students on standardized tests following the COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut (CT). The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the difference between the mean change in math and ELA standardized test scores for Grades 3-8 for 4 years before and 4 years after the introduction of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant funding in CT, while controlling for all other funds received. The theory that supported this study was Lezotte’s school effectiveness and …

The Impact Of Communication And Job Satisfaction On Registered Nurse Turnover, Kingsley Kenechukwu Onyeama

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Health care leaders are challenged with ongoing nursing shortages. The purpose of this quantitative, correlational study was to examine the impact of communication and job satisfaction on registered nurses’ turnover intentions. The conceptual framework integrated Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg and Mausner’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory, and Social Exchange Theory. Two research questions guided the study: the relationship between communication variables and intent to leave a healthcare organization, and the relationship between job satisfaction and intent to leave. A randomized sample of 156 registered nurses in California, aged 23 to 65 and identified through the California Nurses Database, was recruited via SurveyMonkey. …

What Are The Lived Experiences Of Policing Professionals With Self-Reported Alterations To Biological Instinct Alongside Operational Demands?, Madyson Wier

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Operational demands and training of policing professionals may be a source of conflict leading to a potential increase in risk for both the officer and the general public. Training in a law enforcement academy does not adequately prepare officers for the impacts the career may have on mental health, changes to the biological system, or societal criticism of modern-day policing. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand how policing professionals experience changes in the autonomic nervous system with exposure to trauma in the field, and how self-reported alterations are further impacted due to operational expectations of their department. …

Optimizing Ai Strategies In E-Commerce Customer Service: An Agent-Based Simulation, Yali Zhang, Zhenbin Ding, Jun Sun, Xingfang Zhao, Xu Hu, Zhaojun Yang

Information Systems Faculty Publications

The growing integration of chatbots in e-commerce customer service presents opportunities and challenges for online retailers in shaping effective artificial intelligence (AI) strategies. This study evaluates human-only, AI-only, and human–AI collaboration strategies using an agent-based simulation model across varying levels of task complexity, service volume, and product margin. Results show that the AI-only strategy excels in low-volume, simple tasks due to its cost-effectiveness, while the human–AI collaboration strategy proves superior in managing high-volume or complex inquiries by scaling human involvement to meet demand. For high-margin products, this collaborative approach delivers the best service, whereas the AI-only strategy is optimal for …

Spartan Daily, September 4, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2025

Volume 165, Issue 6