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The Personality Profile Of Nobel Laureate Pearl Buck, Sophia Geng, Aubrey Immelman

Psychology Faculty Publications

This paper presents the results of a psychodiagnostic case study of Nobel laureate Pearl Buck, 1938 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature “for her rich and truly epic descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces.” Guided by the conceptual perspective of personologist Theodore Millon, psychodiagnostically relevant data about Buck were collected from biographical sources and media reports and synthesized into a personality profile using the Millon Inventory of Diagnostic Criteria (MIDC). Then, the personality profile yielded by the MIDC was analyzed in accordance with interpretive guidelines provided in the MIDC and Millon Index of Personality …

Landscapes Of Play: An Exploration And Illumination Of Children’S Unsupervised Play Close To Home And A Researcher’S Journey To Becoming Posthuman., Mandy Andrews

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences Theses

Title: Landscapes of Play: An exploration and illumination of children’s unsupervised play close to home and a researcher’s journey to becoming posthuman. Author: Mandy Jo Andrews This thesis explores children’s play experiences and engagements out of doors close to home. Adopting a Deleuzian informed posthumanism the researcher’s journey towards immanence prompts re-thinking about play, childhood-nature entanglements, and play-space-place-player generation. Children’s unsupervised play outside of organised settings such as school or adventure playgrounds is less researched than that of organised settings. This thesis puts to work Deleuze’s process philosophy and Barad’s agential realism, together with Haraway’s biology informed multispecies manifesto, Bennett’s …

Technological Advancements In Brunei’S Local Agriculture And Fisheries Companies: An Exploratory Study Based On Field Observations, Muhammad Firdaus Mujibuddin Syah Mustafa, Navaranjan Namasivayam, Hong Shyang Pei, Fatnin Farhanah Alihan, Amni Sahilah Sahrullamzah, Khairina Umairah Takiyaudin

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

This exploratory study, through seven field observations and interviews, investigates the technological advancements transforming Brunei's agricultural landscape in pursuit of local production augmentation and self-sufficiency. It confronts challenges with emerging technologies like aquaponics, hydroponics, fertigation systems, closed-house poultry systems, and UV lighting, which hold promise for enhanced farming practices. The research provides a comprehensive assessment of current practices, including livestock management advancements, underscoring their potential to boost productivity, optimize resource use, and promote sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, it discusses the broader implications for industry standards, job employability, and alignment with Brunei's Vision 2035. The findings contribute invaluable insights, advocating for strategic …

Exploring The Impact Of Vented Packaging Configurations On Airflow Patterns And Cooling Consistency For Muskmelons In A Cold Storage Environment, Nur Wafidah Roslan, Namasivayam Navaranjan, Zohrah Sulaiman, Naseem Uddin

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

The cooling effect of different vented packaging designs was investigated for packed muskmelons fruits in a commercial cold storage condition. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation and experiments were used. The airflow pattern, heat transfer and temperature profiles were predicted from simulation and analysed. The CFD results reveal an uneven and low efficient airflow distribution inside a commercially used vented packaging (Box A). This resulted slow cooling of the fruits in Box A. Two newly designed packaging (Box B and Box C) showed better airflow distribution around the fruits and cooled them faster than Box A. The design of Box C …

Recent Advance In Biodegradable Packaging From Banana Plant Feedstock: A Comprehensive Review, M. Atiq Juani, Namasivayam Navaranjan

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

This review focuses on recent advances in biodegradable packaging derived from banana plant waste, highlighting its pivotal role in addressing environmental concerns linked to conventional packaging materials. The shift toward sustainable packaging stems from the urgent need to combat plastic pollution, reduce reliance on non-renewable resources, and foster sustainability in the food industry. Banana plants, known for generating significant organic waste during cultivation and processing, provide a valuable source for developing biodegradable packaging. Researchers have successfully transformed banana waste into innovative, recyclable, and eco-friendly packaging solutions, promoting a circular economy. Biodegradable packaging, in contrast to traditional materials derived from fossil …

Preliminary Study On The Effects Of Vinegar As Pre- Treatment For The Oven-Drying Of Pacific Yellowtail Emperor (Lethrinus Atkinsoni) Fillets, Nurisa A. Suhaili, Rafael S. Jamih, Normina A. Abubakar, Jaro O. Ajik, Merilyn Q. Amlani

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

This study aimed to assess the impact of various vinegar compositions used as pre-treatment for Pacific Yellowtail Emperor (PYE) fillets during the oven-drying process, with a focus on moisture content and optimal drying conditions. Two types of commercially available vinegar, Superior Vinegar and Datu Puti Vinegar, were compared, and different drying temperatures were evaluated. The investigation revealed that the drying temperature significantly influenced the moisture content of the dried PYE fillets. Among the tested temperatures (40°C, 60°C, and 80°C), the most favorable outcome in terms of moisture content was achieved when fillets were dried at 80°C for a duration of …

Application Of Three Of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts In Brunei Darussalam To Improve Shelf Life Of Poultry Product, Hazirah Abd Hamid, Namasivayam Navaranjan, Zohrah Sulaiman, Aida Maryam Binti Hj Basri

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Abstract. Bioactive compounds from plant derived in food application become increasingly in demand due to natural and nutritionally safe products. Due to some issues concerning food safety on the excessive use of synthetic preservatives; the present study aims to investigate the natural alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial food additives. The chicken meat’s shelf life was studied by adopting bio-based antimicrobial agents using three of selected native medicinal plants; P. betle, A. catechu, and A. tricolor, against common foodborne pathogens; E. coli, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, and Salmonella spp. The overall results revealed that, all study extracts possessed antioxidant properties by DPPH …

Byproducts Of Tropical Marine Processing As A Candidate For Industrial Food Ingredients: An Appraisal On Macro And Micronutrients, Abdul Aziz Jaziri, Hajariah Hasanuddin, Rossita Shapawi, Ruzaidi Azli Mohd Mokhtar, Wan Norhana Md. Noordin, Masmunira Rambli, Nurul Huda

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Tropical marine fish is a main raw material for surimi processing plants, including golden threadfin bream (Nemipterus virgatus Houttuyn, 1782) and swallowtail dwarf monocle bream (Parascolopsis eriomma Jordan & Richardson, 1909). After processing, more than 60% of fish are considered as byproducts (i.e., head, viscera, skin, bones, fins and scale), and tend to discard due to poor-utilization. Hence, this paper aims to evaluate macro- and micro-nutrients derived from golden threadfin bream (GTB) and swallowtail dwarf monocle bream (SDMB). The higher content of protein (25.31 ± 0.81%) was observed in the skin part of GTB, followed by the flesh (21.26 ± …

Protein Content Analysis On Brunei Delicacies: Kelupis Sulang And Sulang Fruit, Siti Nadia Saifullzan, Jhoorhanah A. Halim, Mas M. Rambli, Aida M. Basri

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Traditional Bruneian delicacy which are often reserved for special occasions; called the kelupis Sulang made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and the flesh of the Brunei Sulang fruit’s protein content were studied. The protein content of both kelupis and the sulang fruit were examined using both qualitative and protein concentration analyses. The analysis was performed using the Xanthoproteic test, Ninhydrin test, Sulphur Reduction test, and the Biuret test. The readings were obtained from the UV-Visible Spectrophotometry and revealed an average protein concentration of 21 mg/ml in aqueous extracts of kelupis sulang and 26.8 mg/ml in aqueous suspension of kelupis sulang …

Nutritional Quality Of Cultured Giant Freshwater Prawns (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii), Nurul F.M.S. Rizal, Najeebah A. Tashim, Zuhairi Azahari, Aida M. Basri, Tiong H. Lim, Aqilah Junaidi, Suriayati Chuprat, Seno A. Putra, Hanif Fakhrurroja

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Macrobrachium rosenbergii, or the giant freshwater prawn has high market demand due to its exceptional nutritional value for the human diet. Often, most nutritional studies focus on the edible prawn parts, rather than the prawn discarded components. The nutritional evaluation of different prawn parts can provide insights into the nutrient composition and guiding for the development of value-added products. Three groups of prawn samples were collected from 3 different ponds, representing different prawn sizes. The water quality analysis of each pond was also conducted to determine the extent to which it can affect the nutritional composition. The conventional and biochemical …

Trends And Patterns Of Plant Conservation Research In Borneo: A Review, Rizmoon Nurul Zulkarnaen, Sabri Mohd. Ali, Daniele Cicuzza

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Borneo hosts exceptional plant diversity, including numerous endemic species, but faces significant threats from rapid habitat loss driven by deforestation and land-use changes. This study aimed to analyze research trends and forecast future directions through a bibliometric analysis of Scopus data spanning from 1914 to 2023. The bibliometric analysis included publication outputs, citation patterns, thematic mapping, and keyword co-occurrence. We used VOSviewer to visualize bibliometric networks and the Bibliometrix package in R to perform advanced bibliometric analysis and interactive data exploration. The analysis revealed a continuous rise in publications (998 documents), with the Journal of Ecology identified as the most …

Investigating Inland Waterway Transport Through A Sustainable Development Perspective: A Case Study Of Magdalena River (Colombia), Natalia Calderón-Rivera

World Maritime University Ph.D. Dissertations

The development of transport systems significantly influences economies, growth, and welfare of populations. However, these systems can have negative consequences, such as water and air pollution, traffic congestion, noise, and biodiversity loss. To address these challenges, it is essential to implement strategies that mitigate negative effects while improving the environmental, social, and economic conditions of the population. In this regard, inland water transport (IWT) is globally recognized as a more sustainable transport alternative due to its high cargo load capacities and comparatively lower environmental and social impacts. In Colombia, the Magdalena River – the country’s most important river basin – …

การบังคับใช้กฎหมายไทยตามพันธกรณีภายใต้ความตกลงอาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม, สุรพล ศรีวิทยา

Journal of Social Sciences

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาประวัติพัฒนาการแนวคิดและหลักพื้นฐานของพันธกรณีภายใต้ความตกลงอาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมในประชาคมสังคมและวัฒนธรรมอาเซียนเพื่ออนุวัติการความตกลงอาเซียนดังกล่าว ศึกษามาตรการของการบังคับใช้กฎหมายไทยตามพันธกรณีตามความตกลงอาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมและพันธกรณีตามความตกลงสิ่งแวดล้อมพหุภาคี (MEAs) วิเคราะห์กลไกบังคับใช้กฎหมายไทยและกลไกระงับกรณีพิพาททางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมตามพันธกรณีภายใต้ความตกลงอาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมของประชาคมอาเซียนเปรียบเทียบกับสหภาพยุโรป รวมทั้งเสนอแนะนโยบายและมาตรการเพื่อพัฒนาปรับปรุงกฎหมายไทยในการอนุวัติตามความตกลงอาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมให้มีการบังคับใช้ได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพและสัมฤทธิผลในบริบทของประเทศไทยและประชาคมอาเซียน การวิจัยครั้งนี้เป็นการวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ โดยใช้ระเบียบวิธีวิจัยเอกสารในการเก็บรวบรวมข้อมูลเอกสารทั้งภาษาไทยและภาษาอังกฤษ กับวิธีการประชุมสนทนากลุ่มย่อยในการรับฟังความคิดเห็นของหน่วยงานและผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิที่เกี่ยวข้อง โดยใช้แบบสัมภาษณ์เชิงลึกเก็บรวบรวมข้อมูลจากผู้ให้ข้อมูลสำคัญ ซึ่งมีการสุ่มกลุ่มตัวอย่างตามวัตถุประสงค์ของการวิจัยจำนวน 27 คน แบ่งเป็น 3 กลุ่ม คือ (1) กลุ่มหน่วยงานภาครัฐ (2) กลุ่มหน่วยงานภาคเอกชน และ (3) กลุ่มผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิภาควิชาการ ทั้งนี้ เพื่อให้เกิดการตรวจสอบแหล่งข้อมูลแบบสามเส้า ในการเก็บรวบรวมจากผู้ให้ข้อมูลสำคัญทั้ง 3 กลุ่มตามระเบียบวิธีวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพแล้วนำมาวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเชิงเนื้อหา วิเคราะห์เชิงตรรกวิทยา และการวิเคราะห์เปรียบเทียบเกี่ยวกับการบังคับใช้กฎหมายไทยตามพันธกรณีภายใต้ความตกลงอาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม กลไกบังคับใช้กฎหมาย และกลไกระงับข้อพิพาทสิ่งแวดล้อมให้มีประสิทธิภาพและสัมฤทธิผลในบริบทของประเทศไทยและประชาคมอาเซียน รวมทั้งยังได้จัดการประชุมสัมมนาวิชาการเพื่อรับฟังความคิดเห็นและข้อเสนอแนะจากผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิและหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องเพื่อปรับปรุงสรุปผลการวิจัยและข้อเสนอแนะให้มีความถูกต้องและสมบูรณ์มากยิ่งขึ้น ผลการวิจัยพบว่า ประเทศไทยได้ดำเนินการปฏิบัติตามพันธกรณีภายใต้ความตกลงอาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมในระดับภูมิภาค และการปฏิบัติตามพันธกรณีภายใต้ความความร่วมมืออาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมและความตกลงสิ่งแวดล้อมพหุภาคี (MEAs) หากเกิดปัญหาข้อพิพาทสิ่งแวดล้อมตามพันธกรณีก็ยังมีกลไกบังคับใช้กฎหมายภายในของประเทศไทยและสมาชิกอาเซียนอื่น กฎหมายระหว่างประเทศ รวมทั้งกลไกระงับข้อพิพาททางสิ่งแวดล้อมตามพันธกรณีภายใต้ความตกลงอาเซียนทางด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมทั้งในระดับภูมิภาคอาเซียน คือ กลไกระงับข้อพิพาทภายใต้กฎบัตรอาเซียน ค.ศ. 2008 และพิธีสารว่าด้วยกลไกระงับข้อพิพาทของอาเซียน ค.ศ. 2004 รวมทั้งกลไกระงับข้อพิพาทในระดับโลก เช่น กลไกระงับข้อพิพาทขององค์การการค้าโลก อนุญาโตตุลาการระหว่างประเทศ หรือ ศาลยุติธรรมระหว่างประเทศ

Zip Codes & Genetic Codes: A Visual Ethnography Highlighting The Relationship Between Place And Health Outcomes For Women Residing In The Linden Area Of Columbus, Ohio, Jamila Taffe

Student Scholarship

No abstract provided.

How The Human Body Interacts With Religion: Religiously, Artistically, And Politically, Portia Brackley

Student Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Gender Representation In Modern Children’S Media: The Disguised Damsel In Distress, Alex Bonham Walsh

Dean James E. McLeod Freshman Writing Prize

This paper examines the influence that children’s media has on the formation of gender identity in young children. Through an analysis of the psychology behind children’s formation of gender, coupled with Judith Butler’s theory of gender performativity and history acts, this paper delves into the media’s perpetuation of gender roles and highlights the its critical role in providing children with examples about how to consider and embody one’s gender. Children’s media still possesses gender stereotypes and traditional associations, despite modern movies’ attempts to shift away from harmful narratives. Research demonstrates that children absorb these cues, adopting gendered behaviors and societal …

Becoming Mindful Teachers: A Pilot Study, Dusty Columbia Embury, Laura S. Clarke, Michael Embury, Kim Puckett

Teacher Education Faculty Publications

In this pilot action research study, one university professor, two public schooladministrators, and one classroom teacher worked together to teach mindfulness to teachers andpre-service teachers (university students studying to become teachers). The researchers used anaction and reflection process to design and deploy an online, asynchronous mindfulness courseover six weeks to meet the needs of participants. This paper discusses the pilot's progress,challenges, results, and lessons learned.

Comparison Between Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin With Collagen Carrier And Β-Tricalcium Phosphate In Lateral Maxillary Sinus Lift With Simultaneous Implant Placement, Ahmed Adel Refaat, Noha Ahmed Mansour, Sally Awad

Mansoura Journal of Dentistry

Objective: This study aimed to compare injectable PRF (I-PRF) with a collagen carrier and β-Tricalcium Phosphate (β-TCP) for maxillary sinus floor augmentation (MSFA) with simultaneous implant placement.

Materials and methods: Fourteen patients with missed maxillary posterior teeth and 3-5 mm residual bone height (RBH) were selected to perform lateral MSFA with simultaneous implant placement. A total of 18 sites (implants) in 13 patients were qualified for analysis, 10 sites with I-PRF and collagen carrier (group I) and 8 sites with β-TCP (group II). Six months later, implant stability was recorded, and all sites were analyzed using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) …

The Trouble With Classifications, Aziz Z. Huq

Public Law and Legal Theory Working Papers

The Supreme Court relies increasingly on anti-classification rules to implement the Constitution’s commands of even-handed state treatment. These rules direct attention to whether an instance of a forbidden classification is present on the face of a challenged law. They contain two necessary steps. First, a court defines a general category of impermissible terms. Second, a court ascertains whether an instance of the category is found in enacted text—triggering the familiar strict scrutiny analysis. So defined, anti-classification rules now dominate Equal Protection, Free Speech, ‘dormant’ Commerce Clause, and even Free Exercise jurisprudence. The Roberts Court celebrates them as “commonsense,” citing their …

Skin Reaction Diagnosis In Breast Radiotherapy, Rebecca Lynn Culcasi

Wayne State University Dissertations

Radiotherapy plays an essential role in post-operative management of breast cancer. Unfortunately, the doses required to eradicate malignant tissue also cause radiation-induced skin damage. The more severe effects often require treatment postponement or cessation, which can impact the probability of local control and lasting negative effects.Acute skin reactions are subjectively evaluated by the clinician according to NCI’s CTC or RTOG scoring systems. The criteria for acute radiation morbidity ranges from grade 1 to 4 for adverse advents. The onset of symptoms typically occurs approximately two weeks into treatment and is dose dependent. Given radiation-induced skin injury remains a dose limiting …

Redcedar Expansion, Cottonwood Dieback, And Birds Along The Missouri National Recreational River, Nadeesha Dilrukshi Illeperuma Arachchige Done

Dissertations and Theses

Dam construction, flow regulation, and reduced peak flows along the Missouri River have altered fluvial geomorphic processes, leading to a decline in suitable environments for cottonwood regeneration and increased opportunities for recruitment and survival of invasive woody species like eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana). Additionally, environmental changes and anthropogenic activities that disrupt the shallow groundwater table essential for cottonwood's growth, such as water diversion, groundwater pumping, channel incision, and severe drought affect the health of existing cottonwood forests. The establishment of eastern redcedar, a native upland species, in the floodplain further threatens cottonwood forest health by intensifying competition for water and …

Clark Magazine, Winter 2024, Clark University

Clark Magazine

The Winter 2024 edition of Clark Magazine. Clark Magazine is a twice-yearly publication primarily geared towards Clark University Alumni.

The cover story is 'The Mushroom Moment: In a bust of popularity, the once-humble fungus has captured the kitchen and conquered our culture. Clark mycologist David Hibbett believes he knows why'.

The Monadnock Volume 63, 2024, Clark University Geographical Society

The Monadnock (Clark Geographical Society)

Volume 63 of The Monadnock. The Monadnock was the alumni magazine of the Clark University Geographical Society (1927-1985) (2014-present).

The Dating Experiences Of Black Women, Sarah Ish

Women's and Gender Studies Theses

My thesis centers around Black women’s dating and hookup experiences at Loyola Marymount University (LMU). I distributed a survey with 44 questions; five demographic questions and eight factors that include questions revolving around being romantically and/or sexually rejected based on their race/ethnicity. After three weeks of collecting data, my research has revealed patterns involving negative attitudes towards dating apps, admissions of hopelessness in finding an intimate partner, being fetishized by white people, and feelings of betrayal when/if a person of color expressed rejection based on their race/ethnicity. The implementation of feminist theory and feminist scholars such as Audre Lorde, Patricia …

Skinny Labels: Changing Scenario Of Induced Infringement And Public Policy, Sandhu, Amit Dhillon

Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal

A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention to the inventor. However, when it comes to life-sustaining products, these exclusive rights have a negative impact on people’s lives. The government has tried to develop initiatives, such as the Hatch-Waxman Act, to compensate and speed up the entry of affordable medicines into the market. But when one patent addressing one medical condition (indication) blocks the entry of the generic, the use of skinny labels makes it possible for the generic players to carve out the label and enter the market only with indications that are off-patent. This helps bring …

Developing Methods For Analysis Of Chiral Small Molecules And D-Amino Acid Containing Peptides, Joshua I. Putman

Chemistry & Biochemistry Dissertations - Archive

This dissertation covers the development of methods to analyze chiral small molecules and d-amino acid containing peptides. The first section covers the development of liquid chromatographic chiral screening approaches for newly synthesized chiral molecules. The next part of the dissertation covers methodologies for the analysis of d-amino acid containing peptides. Lastly the bacterial degradation of three commonly used pesticides by bacteria harvested from Colorado potato beetles (Leptinotarsa decemliniata) is presented.

Twelve new azole compounds and eleven racemic ethanolamine derivatives were synthesized. These twenty-three compounds were evaluated using eight chiral columns, four macrocylic glycopeptides, a cyclodextrin derivative …

The Sociological Eye 2024, Loyola Marymount University, Sociology Department

The Sociological Eye Student Journal

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stacy Burns

Editor: Katie Shepherd

Attic Salt, 2024, Loyola Marymount University, The Honors Program

Attic Salt

No abstract provided.

Estradiol Signaling Improves Extinction Memory Recall To Combat Cue-Induced Heroin Relapse In Rats, Jordan S. Carter

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

We are in the midst of an opioid use disorder (OUD) epidemic. While several treatments mitigate a range of factors contributing to return to use, or relapse, the power of drug-conditioned environmental cues to precipitate relapse have not been adequately addressed. One treatment modality targeting cue reactivity, cue exposure therapy (CET), exacerbated relapse in individuals with OUD, perhaps due to a deficit in extinction memory recall (EMR). Here, EMR is the ability to override the drug-cue association and prevent relapse. Interest remains in combatting cue-induced relapse, potentially by introducing a pharmacologic adjunct with CET to enhance EMR. In the following …

The Study Of Baby Boomers And Generation Z’S Attitudes Towards Generational Mental Health Dynamics, Regina M. Luttrell Ph.D., Hunter Harpin, Emma Grace Reville, Yunxiang Yu, Abagail Sweeney

Real Chemistry Emerging Insights Lab

The purpose of this research is to compare and contrast how different historical events have impacted Generation Z members’ and the Baby Boomers’ attitudes towards mental health and how those attitudes have guided members of these generations to feel about medical experts and the technology that they use to deliver their services in the post-COVID era. Studying these topics allows our group to make recommendations as to how medical experts should go about interacting with members of the Generation Z and Baby Boomer generations respectively, based on how historical events have influenced their attitudes towards mental health topics, their perceived …