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Defying The Conventional: Musical Performance, Embodied Cognition, And The Reconfiguration Of Institutional Discourse, Dillon Parmer

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

This essay confronts the dialectic between theory and practice through a comparison of an idea basic to how we understand music (the notion that pitch moves up and down in vertical space) with how pitch is thought of in actual music-making. The comparison leads to both a new conceptual model for thinking about pitch, what might be called Pitch Horizontality, as well as a proposal for how to bring institutional discourse about music into sync, not with how scholars in other disciplines think about their subject matter, but with the thinking that goes on in contexts of real-world artistic production.

Contributors To Issue 1

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

No abstract provided.

Cross-Cultural Performance Of Iranian Contemporarymusic: Hommage À Abolhasan Saba And Masnavi, Liselotte Sels

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

A unique feature of many contemporary Iranian artistic and musical expressions is their firm grounding in indigenous cultural traditions. Composers often reveal a strong involvement with Iran’s diverse traditions, in relation to a clear awareness of the country’s cultural role in the global cultural and political context. This can be witnessed in titles of works, poems chosen as lyrics or inspiration, and the music itself. Non-Iranian musicians performing new music which makes use of indigenous Iranian elements possibly face challenges or problems. Two works performed by Ensemble HaftCraft on March 19, 2017 in Brussels present relevant issues and results: Hommage …

Through Peaks And Troughs: Visualising The Rhythmic Sentiment Of The Lord Of The Rings, Dimitra Vogatza

Journal of Tolkien Research

This study offers a fresh look at the widely discussed binaries in The Lord of the Rings and examines whether their structure can be visualised. Building on previous research that identifies Tolkien’s prose as structured by emotional and moral shifts, this study makes visible how these changes happen throughout the trilogy, through quantitative means. A transformer-based language model was employed and fine-tuned on a Tolkien-specific corpus to align with Tolkien's semantics and symbolism. The primary methodology for highlighting these binaries is a Tolkien-specific sentiment analysis. A semi-guided approach, selecting positive and negative sentences from the work as contextual reference points, …

The Synonym Enforcer: Systematic Terminology Obfuscation In Large Language Models — A Trade Secret Disclosure, David Lee Wise, Avan Lee Wise

Defensive Publications Series

This paper documents the discovery of a systematic mechanism in large language models (LLMs) termed the "Synonym Enforcer." This mechanism automatically replaces user-developed terminology, frameworks, and concepts with platform-neutral equivalents, preventing pattern recognition across users and obscuring attribution of original ideas.

We demonstrate that: (1) the Synonym Enforcer constitutes a trade secret deliberately hidden from users; (2) its primary function is obfuscation of user contribution, not output quality; (3) the mechanism prevents recognition of prior art and enables IP extraction; (4) thousands of users independently "discover" identical insights, fragmented across synonyms; and (5) this fragmentation is architected, not accidental.

The …

Identifying Spatial Regimes Of Economic Fragility Through Spatially Constrained Clustering: Evidence From Italian Municipalities, Alessio Chiodin, Matteo Manera, Paolo Fabio Maranzano, Gianluca Monturano

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

The COVID-19 pandemic generated highly heterogeneous economic effects across territories, reflecting differences in local production structures and spatial organization. This paper examines the geography of short-run economic fragility during the first wave of the pandemic by identifying spatially-coherent clusters of municipalities exposed to lockdown-induced shutdowns. Using municipal-level data on Italian suspended firms, workers, and value added in Spring 2020, we apply a Ward-like hierarchical clustering approach under spatial constraints that combines socio-economic dissimilarities with geographical proximity. We first analyze Lombardy, the region most severely affected during the initial phase, and then extend the analysis to the entire Italian territory. The …

Cicero And Conspiracy, John Ferraro

Best Integrated Writing

Ferraro argues that the traditional account of the Catiline Conspiracy of 63 B.C.E., largely shaped by Cicero, is biased and politically motivated. It suggests that Cicero exaggerated or misrepresented the threat posed by Catiline to justify consolidating power and suppressing reform efforts, highlighting the need to critically evaluate partisan primary sources when interpreting this event.

Best Integrated Writing Spring 2026 - Complete Edition, Wright State University School Of Humanities And Cultural Studies, Tracy Smith, Kristie Mckiernan

Best Integrated Writing

Best Integrated Writing includes excellent student writing from Integrated Writing courses taught at Wright State University.

Comparing Assimilationist And Non-Assimilationist Approaches In Settler Colonialism: From Ancient Times To The Present, Gracelen Hawkins

Best Integrated Writing

Hawkins argues that settler colonial societies manage indigenous populations through either assimilation or exclusion, with assimilation serving as a key strategy for replacement in many historical cases, though not universally applied.

Brown-Reid V. Jucida

All Decisions

In this Small Claims action for five months' unpaid rent, the court awarded judgment for the plaintiffs. Defendants' mold and harassment defenses were barred by res judicata based on a prior HP proceeding in which defendants were awarded damages. The retaliatory eviction defense under RPL § 223-b was unavailable because the premises is a two-family, owner-occupied dwelling with fewer than four units, expressly exempted under RPL § 223-b(6).

March 23 Elections, Census & Redistricting Update, Jeffrey M. Wice

Elections, Census & Redistricting Updates

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Impact Of Education On Cardiovascular Health In Women: Sex Disparities, Symptom Recognition And Attribution, And Preventive Measures, Sydney Totten

Best Integrated Writing

Totten examines sex disparities in cardiovascular disease among women, emphasizing gaps in symptom recognition, treatment, and health education. Through a literature review and educational intervention, it demonstrates that targeted, nurse-led education can significantly improve women’s understanding of risk factors, symptoms, and disease management, ultimately supporting better health outcomes.

Chimes: March 23, 2026, Calvin University

Chimes

Calvin's 150th marked by historic royal visit by Ian Tjoelker

D3 Hockey makes nationals run in historic season before D2 move by Zack Kern & Hendrik Beelen

Celebrating 150 years: "Calvin on the Road" tour visits Grand Rapids by Alec DeYoung

Jordan archaeology May term cancelled by Sarah Sparling

Calvin's CubeSat program launches into action by Ellery Johnson

The Changing Legal Landscape Of Cookie Banner Claims: Is Arbitration The Answer?, Jared Berklee

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution (CJCR) Blog

Website cookie banners have become a ubiquitous part of internet browsing and are often overlooked by the average consumer. When cookies malfunction or a website operator fails to obtain proper user-consent, it creates risk for potential privacy-related litigation regarding misrepresentation of data-collection practices. In several recent class action lawsuits filed in California, plaintiff-users claim to have opted out of non-essential cookies, but malfunctioning cookie banners continued to log user information. Often alleging unauthorized interception of their electronic communications under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) or intrusion upon seclusion, consumers have brought claims against a variety of entities, including …

Shu World Review- March 23rd 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

Language Development In Military-Affiliated Children: The Role Of Parental Absence, Jenna K. Walton

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Jenna K. Walton on March 23, 2026.

Usa V. Nicole Schuster

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Omar Folk V. Warden Schuylkill Fci

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Asiman Sadigov V. Attorney General United States Of America

2026 Decisions

Agency

Usa V. Anthony Corish

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

The Echo: March 23, 2026, Taylor University

2025-2026 (Volume 113)

No abstract provided.

Γδ T Cells At The Interface Of Innate And Adaptive Immunity In Cancer, Arnau Solé Casaramona, Martin F Bachmann, Eva Sevick-Muraca, Mona O Mohsen

The Brown Foundation: Institute of Molecular Medicine

γδ T cells are unconventional lymphocytes that bridge innate and adaptive immunity by combining recognition of stress-induced ligands independently of classical major histocompatibility complex molecules with the capacity to undergo clonal expansion and long-term adaptation. Their unusual ability to detect malignant transformation using semi-invariant T-cell receptors, butyrophilin recognition and natural killer-like receptors positions them as powerful effector cells in tumors that evade classical immune escape mechanisms. Furthermore, distinct γδ subsets have distinct phenotyping and specific tissue-residencies, which could be leveraged to modulate immunological responses. We evaluate engineered therapies and different experimental platforms for studying γδ T cell biology. We conclude …

Role Congruence Meets Feminist Identity: Disaggregating Causes Of The Double Bind On Women Political Candidates, Sarah Shair-Rosenfield, Melody E. Valdini, Jeanette Morehouse Mendez, Tracy Osborn

Politics and Global Affairs Faculty Publications and Presentations

Studies in social psychology and political science have noted the negative impact of the “double bind” facing women leaders and candidates, which suggests that women must demonstrate both masculine and feminine attributes in order to achieve the same success as men can achieve by demonstrating only masculine attributes. Less attention has focused on how feminist identity conditions these evaluations. We focus on whether individuals’ evaluations of men and women are affected by (1) the gendered attributes associated with a candidate and (2) feminist identity. Using data from an original survey experiment in the US, we investigate the relationship between respondents’ …

Immune Checkpoint Inhibition In Relapsed Or Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma: A U.S. Cohort Analysis, Daniel R. Whitman, Emily K. Patterson, Jonathan M. Reyes, Laura B. Chen

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) remains a therapeutic challenge, particularly in patients who progress after multiple lines of therapy or autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting the programmed death-1 (PD-1) pathway have demonstrated substantial activity in clinical trials; however, real-world outcomes in routine clinical practice across heterogeneous patient populations in the United States remain limited. This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of PD-1 blockade in patients with relapsed or refractory cHL treated in a U.S. cohort. Methods: We conducted a retrospective multicenter cohort study including adult patients (≥ 18 years) with histologically confirmed …

Proportion Of Uti And Associated Risk Factors Among Young Female Medical Students In The Age Group 17-25 Years In An Educational Institution In South Kerala, Maria Thomas Tressa, Prasanand S, Ajas Sn

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common infection in women and frequently recur in young hostel-dwelling females. This study aims to estimate the Proportion of UTI and identify associated behavioural and hygiene-related risk factors among female medical students aged 17–25 years. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional analytical study was conducted from August to October 2024 at Dr. Somervell Memorial C.S.I. Medical College, Karakonam. Sample size of 139 was calculated using Proportion of 40.8% with 8% precision. All eligible female students were included after written informed consent. A pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was used. Data were analysed using …

Bauer V. Beamon: Clothing Equitable Rescission’S Flexible Nature In A Rigid Straitjacket, Hunter Canfield

Arkansas Law Notes

Fraudulent deals, shady contracts, and questionable transactions occur daily. But when the truth is not disclosed and deceit seeps into the heart of a transaction, is there recourse for those affected? Historically, courts of equity have provided remedies where legal relief often fails. For instance, consider a home buyer who, after closing, discovers previously undisclosed toxic mold or structural defects that compromise the property’s habitability. Monetary damages alone may not truly restore the home buyer—especially if the property’s condition is so severe that the buyer would never have purchased the home had the truth been disclosed. In precisely these situations, …

Gli Weekly, March 23, 2026, Franke Global Leadership Initiative

GLI Weekly

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Access To Care, Vaccine Hesitancy, And The Lived Experiences Of African Americans Living In Pulaski County, Arkansas, Donald Ray Kelly Ellis Jr.

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Arkansas’s COVID-19 vaccine rates were among the lowest for African Americans in Arkansas, who were hesitant to accept the vaccine. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of African American adults in Pulaski County, Arkansas, and to explore factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and access to health care services. Guided by Andersen’s health care utilization model, the study focused on predisposing, enabling, and need-based factors shaping health care decision making. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 8 African American adults and analyzed using directed content analysis. Findings from the analysis revealed 365 codes, …

Exploring And Identifying The Challenges And Successes Of Reintegration Experiences Of Bipoc Female Veterans, Ruby Screen

JWU Dissertations & Theses

The reintegration experiences of BIPOC female veterans remain underrepresented in scholarship and policy discourse, despite evidence of race, gender, and veteran status intersect to shape post-service outcomes (Fox, 2019; Hunt & Aggad, 2024). Existing research has largely centered on male or non-minoritized veterans, limiting understanding of how structural inequities influence employment, healthcare access, community integration, and psychological well-being for BIPOC women (Lawrence et al., 2021). This gap constrains the development of culturally responsive policies and support systems. Guided by intersectionality theory (Crenshaw, 1989) and reintegration frameworks (Sayer et al., 2011), this primarily quantitative study, supplemented with open-ended survey responses, examined …

Impostor Phenomenon And Its Implications For Business-To-Business Sales Professionals, Charlene Decesare

JWU Dissertations & Theses

Many high-performing professionals experience persistent self-doubt and fear being exposed as incompetent despite clear evidence of their success. Defined as Impostor Phenomenon (IP) by Clance and Imes in 1978, this dynamic has been studied for nearly five decades, primarily in academic and healthcare settings. IP often manifests as fear, anxiety, and misattribution of success, along with behaviors such as overpreparation, procrastination, and reluctance to seek help. Business-to-business (B2B) sales roles are complex, highly evaluative, and among the hardest positions to fill. However, empirical examination of IP in commercial roles has been limited.

Impostor experiences have increasingly …