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2025-10-21 Master Of Arts Education - Elementary Revisions, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., University Graduate Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Proposed revisions to the Master of Arts Education for the Elementary track approved on October 21, 2025.

An Empirical Investigation Into The Effect Of Brain Drain “Japa Syndrome” On Agile Practitioners Developing Healthcare Information Systems Software In Nigeria, Yazidu Buba Salihu, Julian M. Bass, Gloria E. Iyawa

Communications of the IIMA

Within the software engineering context, agile approaches encourage customer collaboration, iterative development, and flexibility. However, the mass exodus of highly skilled professionals, known as the “brain drain” or "Japa Syndrome," has emerged as a significant challenge, especially in Nigeria. This phenomenon has particularly impacted agile software development practitioners by undermining project continuity, knowledge transfer, and team dynamics. This study empirically examines the effect of brain drain, “Japa Syndrome,” on agile practitioners developing healthcare information systems software in Nigeria. It employed a qualitative, multi-method approach to gather empirical data from 13 agile practitioners in Nigeria’s healthcare information systems sector. The study …

History In Our Backyard: Youth Podcasting About Jimmy And Rosalynn Carter’S Georgia, Katherine A. Perrotta, Hao Ran Li, Prinsha Chanda, Anvitha Battu, Shaurya Attal

Teaching Social Studies in the Peach State

The purpose of this article is to highlight the curriculum development and recording of a special episode about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter for the student-created History in our Backyard: The Names of Places in Georgia podcast. The students’ research process for writing and recording the podcast are highlighted, as well as pedagogical strategies that social studies teachers can use to engage students in creating their own podcasts. Insights from the student researchers are included to provide teachers with actionable steps for promoting historical thinking and inquiry through podcasting.

Crow's Nest, October 20, 2025, Crow's Nest Staff

Crow's Nest

The October 20, 2025 issue of Crow's Nest.

The Unavoidable Consequences Of Homelessness, Sara K. Rankin, Laura Riley

Utah Law Review

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Grants Pass v. Johnson decision sounded the death knell for Eighth Amendment protections for people experiencing homelessness. The decision not only overruled key Ninth Circuit decisions, but also severely cabined the Court’s own precedent, allowing cities across the country to jail and fine people for doing nothing other than surviving in public space when they have no reasonable alternative. The Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment is a powerful symbol of America’s aspiration to realize the dignity and humanity of all its people, especially those who are marginalized and vulnerable to systemic discrimination …

Polina Kourova '27 Studies Feeding Patterns Of Marine Invertebrates As Eckley Scholar, Julia Perez

Press Releases 2020-2029

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A Brief List Of 10 Important Guidelines For Prospective Sbg Authors, Josephine A. Ruggiero

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

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Adjudicating Atrocity: Reading Hitesh Verma V State Of Uttarakhand As A "Landmark" Case In The Judicial Discourse On Caste Violence, Tejaswi Chhatwal

Socio-Legal Review

This article critically examines the Supreme Court’s judgment in Hitesh Verma v State of Uttarakhand (2020) and argues for reading it as a “landmark trial” in the judicial undoing of reform—namely, the statutory changes introduced by the 2016 Amendment to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989. Existing socio-legal scholarship on atrocity jurisprudence has shown that the judicial understanding of caste violence and doctrinally instituted evidentiary standards have historically operated to invisibilise caste from crime’s framework. As a result, most instances of caste-based discrimination and violence have not been named as offences of “atrocity” under the …

A Letter To Faculty Mentors And Current Sbg Readers From The Editor In Chief, Josephine A. Ruggiero

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

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Perceived Neighborhood Cohesion And Well-Being During The Covid-19 Pandemic In The U.S., Jennifer W. Robinette, Brooke Jenkins, Nicole-Marie Duran, David A. Frederick

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

The U.S. entered a “second pandemic” characterized by depression and loneliness after the initial outbreak of COVID-19. These psychological consequences have driven researchers to identify protective factors during this crisis. The present study tested whether perceived neighborhood cohesion, or that neighbors trust and count on one another, related to fewer depressive symptoms and less loneliness as the pandemic unfolded. Two waves of data were collected online from the same adults in April and October, 2020 (N = 1,928). People who reported greater neighborhood cohesion had fewer depressive symptoms (b = −1.01, p <  0.001) and were less lonely (b = −0.20, p <  0.001), even when considering other pandemic-related risk factors. The association between cohesion and loneliness was even stronger 6 months into the pandemic (b = …

Impact Of Leadership Style On Climate And Culture, Tyler R. Mcnamara

Graduate Teacher Education

Abstract

This literature review studied the impact of transactional leadership, transformational leadership, democratic leadership, and autocratic leadership had on the climate and culture of schools. Specifically focused on the influence each leadership approach had on three components, teacher job satisfaction, teacher job performance, and student motivation. Culture and climate have leveraged retaining and recruiting quality teachers that can best educate students for the betterment of society. Research consisted of a collection made up of quantitative studies with two qualitative studies, taking place around the world in different countries, cultures, and religions. Results found transformational and democratic had the largest positive …

Connectedness And Belonging: An Autoethnography About Military Veteran Transition, Benjamin A. Smet

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Military veterans often face profound challenges transitioning to civilian life, yet prevailing narratives focus narrowly on PTSD and combat trauma. This dissertation uses autoethnography to broaden that view, blending personal narrative with theory to explore seven interrelated transition stressors: grief and bereavement, loss of military identity, autobiographical memory, service-connected nostalgia, moral injury, stereotype threat, and socialized masculinity and stoicism. These layered stories illuminate the cultural, emotional, and relational dimensions of transition, showing how isolation, disconnection, and loss of belonging shape veteran experiences as deeply as trauma. The analysis demonstrates that healing emerges not from prescriptive programs but from relational practices …

Red, Yellow, And Green: Traffic Signals As Symbols Of Authority In The United States, Alek Villarreal

ENGL 1102 Showcase

Traffic signals are ubiquitous in American society, but traffic laws themselves are violated with extreme frequency. The reasons for such a discrepancy between the widely understood benefits of tools like stoplights and their practical application in the everyday lives of individuals often goes underdiscussed.  The aim of this project is to explore how the reciprocal relationship between the authority of large-scale institution like the United States government and the agency of individual citizens can be examined by analyzing both the implementation and public impact of traffic signals. By consulting a variety of previously published academic, journalistic, and commercial sources, it …

Secularization And Women's Rights Navigating The Legal, Economic And Social Impacts Of Gender Roles And Modernization In The United States, Isabella Rivera

Political Analysis

Isabella Rivera is a senior graduating in May of 2025 pursuing a dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Religion through the Honors Program. Her research focuses on secularization in the United States, with a particular interest in its impact on women’s rights and religion, the central theme of her senior thesis. Inspired by the complex relationship between secularization and gender dynamics, she set out to examine how this cultural shift affects women, while also exploring the religious dimensions of this interplay. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the intersections of politics, faith, and social change. …

Introduction And Table Of Contents, Samuel Fox

Political Analysis

No abstract provided.

Establishing Criminal Justice Safety Teams: Theoretical Foundations, Practical Implementation, And State Leadership, Boaz Sangero, Hagit Turjeman, Yosef Zohar

Georgia Criminal Law Review

In hazardous areas, the need for safety measures is self-evident and substantial efforts are dedicated to their implementation. In the criminal justice system, significant hazards exist, notably the wrongful conviction of innocent individuals, but the need for safety mechanisms has not been internalized. One explanation for this oversight is the mistaken belief that the criminal justice system is nearly error-free. Yet, research has consistently demonstrated that wrongful convictions are not uncommon, representing one of the most significant injustices a liberal state can impose on its citizens and residents. Therefore, it is the duty of the state to introduce robust safety …

Intercultural Communicative Competence In Saudi University Efl (2015-2025): A Scoping Review, Rehan Almegren

UB Journal for Humanities

This review synthesizes findings of empirical research on Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) from 2015 to 2025 in Saudi university EFL contexts. It included research that covered mixed-method, quantitative, qualitative, and investigations that use ICC frameworks, such as Byram’s model and Bennett’s DMIS which are international, to apply to local educational contexts. Findings show a gap between teachers’ theoretical support for integrating culture and how it is implemented in classrooms, compelled by curriculum demands, sensitivities around cultural content, and limited teacher training. Learners often struggle with pragmatics in aspects like politeness strategies and appropriate speech acts which highlights the necessity for …

Media Edukasi Digital Untuk Promosi Candi Penataran Sebagai Upaya Pengembangan Pariwisata Budaya, Munawar Holil

Bhakti: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

The development of cultural tourism greatly depends on the appreciation and involvement of the community in preserving and maintaining their cultural assets. However, over time, public awareness and concern for cultural heritage have gradually declined. One site that holds high historical and cultural value is Candi Penataran, a relic from the Majapahit era that has been recognized as an important cultural and historical tourism destination in Indonesia. Candi Penataran possesses significant tourism potential. In addition to its historical value as a cultural heritage, its strategic location along the same route as the tomb of Indonesia’s Proclaimer, Ir. Soekarno, …

Pemantapan Materi Kerajaan Singhasari Bagi Mgmp Sejarah Sma Dan Smk Jawa Timur Sebagai Upaya Memperkenalkan Temuan Mutakhir, Deny Yudo Wahyudi

Bhakti: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

It is essential for teachers, especially history teachers, to possess strong professional competencies, as the outcomes or objectives of history education are closely related to the orientation of learning that focuses on the transfer of values based on various historical facts obtained through research using scientific methods (both historical and archaeological research methods). The need or obligation to continuously develop professional competence requires history teachers in East Java to stay up to date with the latest historical research findings to ensure the development of high-quality teaching materials that align with scientific advancements. More specifically, there is a need for a …

Sosialisasi Tinggalan Arkeologi Masa Perang Dunia Ii, Bunker Desa Amoito Siama Kecamatan Ranomeeto Kabupaten Konawe Selatan, Salniwati Salniwati

Bhakti: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

The aim of this community service is to give information of bunker as historical sites from World War II to the community around Amoito Siama Village, Ranomeeto District, South Konawe Regency through socialization. This activity managed to raising awareness and knowledge in the community about the importance of preserving and conserving historical sites in the village of Amoito Siama. This Community service used a socialization method through material presentations and interactive discussion with the community of Amoito Siama. The socialization material includes the history and important values of bunker as archaeological remains from World War II, together with Amoito Siama …

Fy2026 Faculty Salaries Over $50,000, Clemson University

Salary Reports

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Fy2026 Faculty Salaries $30-$50,000, Clemson University

Salary Reports

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Eksplorasi Seni Dalam Mengasah Pemikiran Kritis Di Pojok Baca Parudongka, Abellia Anggi Wardani

Bhakti: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

The transmigration program in Parudongka Village, which began in 2016, has brought forth a young generation facing limited infrastructure, including restricted access to learning resources. This condition underlies the establishment of Pojok Baca Parudongka as an art-based literacy space. The purpose of this study is to encourage critical thinking, foster the courage to ask questions, and enhance reading interest through interactive literacy activities. The research employs Freire’s (1968) cultural action theory framework, which emphasizes dialogue, praxis, and critical consciousness as means to achieve educational liberation. In addition, it adopts Conde’s (2021) art-based approach focusing on narrative inquiry, visual storytelling, and …

Strategies For Standardizing Nurses’ Pay To Mitigate Equal Pay Regulatory Fines, Pamela Davis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Business leaders face pressure from community and government officials to standardize employee wages. Fines and litigation risks can be substantial for employers who fail to comply with equal pay regulations. Grounded in the wage devaluation theory and the equity theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies healthcare leaders use to standardize wages and ensure compliance with equal pay regulations. Participants were four senior healthcare human resource leaders of private nonprofit hospital systems in the United States who have been successful in standardizing wages and in being compliant with equal pay regulations. Data were collected …

2025-10-17 Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda booklet for the Board of Regents meeting of October 17, 2025, which includes the minutes of the meeting held on August 8, 2025.

Ud In The News Oct. 11-17, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured a new mental health program for college students that includes the University of Dayton. The Dayton Business Journal highlighted research to better detect lung nodules in CT scans of children.

Exploring The Black Woman Experience Related To Sexual Practice, Sexual Identity, And Sexual Expression: A Qualitative Study, Ashley V. Rodriguez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study revealed the complex interplay between personal identities and social constructs, focusing on Black-identifying women and their lived experiences with sex, sexuality, and sexual expression. Over centuries, societal influences depicted Black women as hypersexual, simultaneously exposing them to criticism, shame, and judgment for their sexual expression and meaning-making related to sex and sexuality. Consequently, Black women remain a high-risk demographic for unsafe sexual practices and sexually transmitted infections. Using intersectionality theory and Black feminist theory, this study explored how Black-identifying women give meaning to sex, sexuality, and sexual expression as they shape the Black feminine experience. I sought to …

The Political Construction Of Anti-Transgender Policy: A Critical Policy Analysis Of North Carolina State Legislators' Discursive Strategies, David Osworth, Morgan Edlin

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

In recent year anti-LGBTQ policy has been cropping up at the state level across the United States. While these policies have been described as unprecedented, they signal a period of retrenchment for the rights of queer and transgender individuals in the United States. This critical policy analysis of North Carolina state legislation that is decidedly homophobic and transgender examines the discursive tactics of policy actors (i.e. North Carolina Legislators) as they argue these policies during legislative sessions. Through our analysis of legislators’ commentary during House of Representative sessions we identified discursive formations that were considered allied with the LGBTQ community …

Wayward Joy In Queer Femme-Inist Educational Research, Sarah Stapleton, Lindsay Cavanaugh, Jade Crimson Rose Da Costa

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

This article draws on our experiences with “Femme Educational Futurities,” a dream-mapping (Author 2, 2023), critical arts-based, participatory-informed project about softness in K–12 schools, to explore the boundaries of queer, femme-inist research. We trace how our attempts to enact research softly (Schwartz, 2020) led us towards wayward joy (Hartman, 2019): a messy affective terrain marked by connection, vulnerability, shame, and hope. For each author, we identify what Applebaum (1995) calls a “stop” moment and explore within each instance the convergence of softness, radical love (hooks, 2000) and tender failure (Halberstam, 2011), and discuss what joy means to us as a …

“It Has Made Me Stronger”: The Strengths Of Trans And Nonbinary Teachers, Heather K. Mcentarfer, Matthew D. Rice

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

This study draws from two data sets collected from interviews with trans and nonbinary (TGNB) teachers. It highlights the strengths related to gender identity and gender history that the teachers bring to schools and classrooms, as identified by the teachers and the researchers. Strengths identified included multiple ways of supporting LGBTQ+ students (especially TGNB students), connecting with all students, greater self-awareness, and seeing beyond “boxes.” The study adapts Pennell’s (2016a, 2016b) queer cultural capital, introducing and exploring TGNB cultural capital.