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Journal of Rural Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Does Anxiety Affect Shared Leadership? A Case Study On The Shared Leadership Practices Of A Pentecostal Denomination, Gretchen H. Abney

PhD in Organizational Leadership

This study investigates the interplay between anxiety and shared leadership within the organizational structure of a Pentecostal denomination, focusing on its One Team initiative. This qualitative case study examines how anxiety and self-differentiation affect leadership dynamics and team interactions. Using the Bowen family systems theory as a conceptual framework, the research explores organizational clarity, team roles, decision-making, and relational trust. Data collection involved three phases: analysis of organizational artifacts, focus group interviews with One Team members, and individual interviews with executives. Emergent themes included organizational experiences, expressions of anxiety, self-differentiation, commitment to future development, and the importance of training opportunities. …

Painting Stories And Filming Change, Coralynn V. Davis

Faculty Contributions to Books

Mithila Art has helped illuminate various aspects of the relationship between gendered Maithil social roles and Maithil women’s narratives in connection with a feminist participatory action research project conducted primarily in 2016-2017 in and around the northern Bihari town of Madhubani. While participatory action research philosophically and methodologically attends to process as much as product, Mithila Art played a role in the process and product of making a documentary film and in our capacity to understand and communicate with varied audiences about shifting Maithil gender norms. The research and filmic project provided insight into the complex relationship among the stories …

La Economía Del Economista: Cómo Las Políticas Fiscales De Javier Milei Han Afectado La Vida Cotidiana De Los Sectores Trabajador Y Medio De Buenos Aires, Vivian Miltner

Argentina: Social Movements and Human Rights

Desde su elección a la presidencia Argentina en 2023, Javier Milei ha implementado una serie de reformas fiscales radicales para controlar la inflación y reducir el tamaño del gobierno. Sin embargo, estas políticas también han tenido un profundo impacto en la vida cotidiana de los sectores trabajador y medio de Buenos Aires. Este trabajo busca analizar estos efectos desde una perspectiva comparativa, centrándose en los cambios en el poder adquisitivo, el acceso a los servicios públicos y la percepción social de este gobierno. Basado en entrevistas con ciudadanos y expertos, además del análisis de fuentes académicas y datos económicos recientes, …

How Industrial Clusters Affect Technological Innovation: Evidence From Vanyang Small & Micro Industrial Park, Jianming Wu

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This study focuses on the mechanism through which industrial clusters enhance technological innovation among micro and small enterprises. Using the VanYang Micro-Enterprise Park in Zhejiang Province as a representative case, the research integrates perspectives from industrial cluster theory, innovation theory, and spatial economics to explore how clustered environments influence enterprise innovation performance through resource integration, knowledge spillovers, and organizational collaboration. Departing from traditional static comparative methods, this study adopts an event study approach to dynamically capture the impact trajectory and temporal structure of enterprise innovation performance, with "entry into the park" serving as the key event.

Based on panel data …

Harnessing A Paradox Mindset To Straddle Two Worlds: The Relationship Between Paradox Mindset And Professional, Social, And Well-Being Outcomes Via Identity Integration Among Low-Ses College Students, Xiaoyu Dai

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

Low-SES college students often face contradictory demands and expectations as they navigate between their home and college environments. Grounded in prior evidence demonstrating the benefits of a paradox mindset—characterized by “both/and” thinking and a tendency to accept, value, and feel comfortable with tensions—in situations that involve contradictions, this research hypothesized that a paradox mindset promotes professional, relational, and well-being outcomes among low-SES college students. Importantly, SES-college identity integration, defined as perceived blendedness and harmony between one’s socioeconomic class identity and college student identity, was proposed as a key mediating mechanism underlying these benefits. Three studies were conducted with low-SES undergraduate …

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Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Kate 2025: Trans*Cendence, Marlo Young, Sage Reliford, Julia Tenbusch, Zahara Rahi, Karina Streeter, Katie Deeter, Kyle Miller, Ellyse Gallagher, Ava Borromeo, Morgan Smedley, Charlie Ryan, Julia Zetlmeisl, Evie Reed, Ahjay Cody, Kit Mccall-Crum

Kate

Each year, kate seeks to:

• explore ideas about normative gender, sex, and sexuality
• work against oppression and hierarchies of power in any and all forms
• serve as a voice for race and gender equity as well as queer positivity
• encourage the silent to speak and feel less afraid
• build a zine and community that we care about and trust

Intimate Partner Violence In The Latino Community, Emilee Pesina

Presentations - 2025

Presenter aims to explore the barriers Latina women face in accessing the support and resources needed to escape abuse. By examining cultural norms, immigration status, language barriers, and the influence of family and community dynamics, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of how domestic violence manifests in the Latino community. They attempt to identify effective interventions and policies that address the unique needs of these women. The intended broader goal is to raise awareness, encourage community-based solutions, and develop culturally sensitive approaches to empower Latina women to break the cycle of violence and remind them they are not alone—that …

Workshop Series: Reflections On An Emerging Leadership Journey, Sanjay D. Paul

Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) Capstone Abstracts

Defense Date

April 1, 2025

Candidate Name

Sanjay Paul

Personal Email Address

[email protected]

First Advisor

Dr. Emile Hawkins

Second Advisor

Dr. Debra Dean

DSL Final Project Abstract

Project Type

Global Conference Presentation

Project Overview

Reflections on an Emerging Leadership Journey is a PowerPoint presentation (of approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes) which designed to connect glo al interests in a way that can share best practices across an interdisciplinary front. Sanjay Paul shares ideas, observations, educational, volunteer, and professional experiences, along with his growth in the leadership journey. This journey can serve as a catalyst for others who are on …

Labor And Residence Within The Mexican Community In Aurora, Illinois, 1920-1940., Eddie Guerrero

Honors Capstones

This research examines how labor opportunities in Aurora, Illinois, between 1920 and 1940 shaped the growth and development of the Mexican community. Using U.S. census data from 1920, 1930, and 1940, historical city maps, oral histories, and special agent reports, the project traces employment patterns across three distinct waves of migration. It explores the role of industries such as the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, the Cotton Mill, and New Deal initiatives like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and National Youth Administration (NYA) in the formation and growth of the Mexican community. The findings reveal that labor not only shaped …

2025 Commencement Program - Spring, Morehead State University. Registrar's Office.

Morehead State Commencement Programs

2025 Spring Commencement program for Morehead State University.

2025 (Spring) Ensi Informer Magazine, Morehead State University. Engineering Sciences Department

ENSI Informer Magazine Archive

The ENSI Informer Magazine published in the spring of 2025.

Cyber Security Of Autonomous Vehicles: The Implications For City Planning, Tegg Westbrook

Journal of Strategic Security

The rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has proclaimed positive consequences for urban quality, including reductions in accidents and deaths. As automobiles become digitalized, questions over cyber or electronic threats require further contextualization in urban security scholarship. Focusing on literature on radiofrequency interference of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-aided and -dependent systems, the aim of this article is to consider threats to vehicle safety from electronic interference and the implications for users, city planners, asset managers, and vehicle manufacturers.

While well-known issues such as privacy aversion, tax avoidance, and fraud are documented, it expands on other less-well-known threats to autonomous vehicles …

Frenemies? Fascists And Conservatives In Interwar Britain, Dylan R. Cameron

Senior Theses

This thesis examines the attitudes, beliefs, and arguments of British Conservatives (Tories) in discussions about British fascism through the lens of two mainstream Conservative newspapers, The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail, focused primarily on the buildup and aftermath of the infamous Olympia rally in June 1934. This thesis identifies two key factions within the conservative movement which arose in reaction to the rise of Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists (BUF): (1) the staunchly anti-fascist “mainline Tories” who detested the BUF’s “foreign” character, propensity for violence, and antithesis to traditional liberal democratic principles, and (2) the fascist-sympathizing “reactionary Tories” …

Repositioning The Game: Traditional Positions Vs Tracking-Based Archetypes In Nba Performance Models, Jacob Floyd

Senior Theses

Driven by the rise of advanced analytics and player tracking technologies, the NBA has transitioned away from traditional positional roles and toward more fluid player archetypes. This investigation uses principal component analysis and k-means clustering to group players based on season-long tracking data, creating new pseudo-positions that more accurately reflect modern playing styles. Predictive models were then built using both the classic position system and the newly generated clusters to forecast player scoring performance. Across every model comparison, both in terms of fit and predictive accuracy, the cluster-based system significantly outperformed the traditional position-based model. These results reinforce the idea …

Transforming The Feminist Movement – How Female Celebrities Influence The Economic Power And Consumer Behaviors Of Women, Erin Lewantowicz

Senior Theses

This thesis explores the evolving relationship between feminism, economic power, and celebrity culture in the 21^st century. Through an examination of three key industries—entertainment, athletics, and influencers—this study highlights how female celebrities like Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark, and Alix Earle act as catalysts for significant shifts in women’s economic and consumer power. Taylor Swift’s impact on the entertainment industry, Caitlin Clark’s role in redefining women’s sports, and Alix Earle’s influence on the social media marketing landscape illustrate the growing authority of women as consumers and change-makers. Utilizing social media, brand partnerships, and unprecedented fan engagement, these women transcend traditional …

Redefining "I Do": Marital Attitudes Among Generation Z, Ryley G. Bethle

Senior Theses

This thesis attempts to explain the attitudes of Generation Z toward marriage. In a larger sense, to also understand previous generational cohorts’ marital values to discover that these values are shaped by changes in technology, individualism, and societal norms. This thesis also will lean into Twenge’s framework that poses that marital values are not influenced by individual choices, but rather an overarching generational influence. There is heavy influence of technology discussed as this generation are the first to grow up as digital natives, and the introduction of online dating has expanded their relationship landscape for better or for worse. A …

The Stigma Surrounding Sex And Sexuality In American Culture, Sophia L. Pollock

Senior Theses

An important question to examine is the origin and implications of the taboo against sex and sexuality. The stigma against these topics encourages negative public health implications like poor sex education, high rates of sexually transmitted infections, and teen pregnancy. History of sexual stigma was examined through physical media and digital articles from the Thomas Cooper Library databases. The background and global perspective of these stigmas are covered, examining how past and distant cultures deal with sex. How sex is portrayed in the media, why a healthy sex life is important, and the subject of sex education are also addressed. …

No Child Left Behind Bars: The Educational Attainment Of Children With Incarcerated Parents, Nate Tackett

The Journal of Law and Education

No abstract provided.

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies 2025 Apr Self-Study & Documents, Unm Academic Program Review

UNM Academic Program Review

UNM Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies APR self-study report, review team report, response report, and initial action plan for Spring 2025, fulfilling requirements of the Higher Learning Commission.

Africana Studies 2025 Apr Self-Study & Documents, Unm Academic Program Review

UNM Academic Program Review

UNM Africana Studies APR self-study report, review team report, response report, and initial action plan for Spring 2025, fulfilling requirements of the Higher Learning Commission.

Approved Programs 4-1-25, Angela Brock

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

Who’S More Likely To Do Science Philanthropy? Research On The Factors Influencing Chinese Private Entrepreneurs’ Willingness To Do Science Philanthropy, Tsz Ho Tony Lau

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

China’s investment in scientific research funds feature relatively small amount and unitary structure of source. In recent years, the Chinese government has constantly issued policies to encourage social capital to participate in scientific research, especially fundamental research, by charitable donations or the like, but no significant results have been achieved. China's private entrepreneurs are the main force behind charitable giving. Therefore, it is imperative to engage these private entrepreneurs.

This thesis works on the characteristics of private entrepreneurs who are more likely to donate to scientific research. It can be divided into two parts/studies of research: 1) the impact of …

Mapping Organizational Theory With Scripts, Jose Eos R. Trinidad

Interdisciplinary Studies Faculty Publications

Organizational theory has developed in numerous directions that have been difficult to integrate. This review synthesizes them into seven perspectives, with theories focused within and beyond the organization (i.e., intra- and extra-organizational dynamics). It proposes the acronym SCRIPTS: structure, culture, relations, institutions, professions, transformation, and social conflict. Within organizations, structure focuses on theories of bureaucracy, management, routines, and decision-making while culture focuses on shared values, identity, climate, and sensemaking. Relations involve studies of interpersonal and interorganizational networks. Institutions focus on the macro-dynamics of fields and isomorphism, and micro-dynamics of entrepreneurship and inhabited institutions. Professions refer to psychological factors shaping individual …

Reflections From Lived Experience: Disability And Public Libraries, Jeff Gutierrez

Independent Living and Community Participation

Summary of an interactive conference session that captured the views of rural Center for Independent Living (CIL) staff and consumers on the intersection of disability and public libraries in rural areas.

Bad Buds And Their Effects On Lifetime Cannabis Use, Ryan Abernathy, Kyra Johnson

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

No abstract provided.

Holy Mother: The Sacred And Subversive Wisdom Of Motherhood And Ministry, Kathryn Collins

Doctor of Ministry Projects and Theses

This dissertation investigates the intersections of ministry and motherhood as a method to unmask the added benefits of both vocations for their congregations and families. Western Christian culture has traditionally elevated the intersections of fatherhood and ministry, while tales of motherhood within ministry are hidden or surrounded by scandal. Mothers, like Ann Marbury Hutchinson, have been expelled from their communities or put on trial for teaching and preaching to groups consisting of men and women. Despite their vicious critics, mothers, like Jarena Lee and Catherine Booth, have continued preaching, fueled denominations, and sent forth disciples while also educating their children …

Faculty Highlights: Dr. Brittany Slatton, Professor Of Sociology, Office Of The Provost

Faculty Highlights

Dr. Brittany Slatton Publishes an article entitled “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Women in the US”

A Benefit For The Masses: A Practical Look On How West Virginia, Rural America, And The United States Can Benefit From Statutory Horizontal Well Pooling, Leading To Increased Energy Production And Security, Garrett M. Spiker

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.