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Applying Universal Design For Learning Strategies To Increase Student Engagement With Your Course Syllabus, Amy Sugar, Amanda Groff

Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository

Apply Universal Design for Learning to syllabi design.

Volume 11 Complete Issue, James W. Gallagher

The Geographical Bulletin

Volume 11 Complete Issue

Perception Of Climate In North Carolina, Jeffrey T. Lutz

The Geographical Bulletin

Geographers strive for a better understanding of how man perceives the world in which he lives. Environmental perception is a strategic concern within geography; and climate is an integral factor influencing man's responses to the complex environment. This study focuses on climatic perception, which constitutes an integral aspect of environmental awareness. Much work has been done in the field of environmental perception. Studies have dealt with the environmental in general, the perception of weather terminology and forecasting effectiveness, and specific climatic extremes or hazards such as flood and drought. However, research concerning the perception of general climatic conditions is lacking. …

Socially Responsible Investing: The Role Of Investors' Demographics And Educational Background Towards Investments, Amy Maalouf

Honors Projects in Finance

Socially responsible investing is a crucial strategy to adopt as it fosters positive outcomes for the environment and society. Sustainability is gaining traction in society because investors are creating a beneficial impact in the community. They accomplish this by focusing on factors that involve environmental sustainability, diversity, and human rights. This study employs a survey approach to obtain both quantitative and qualitative data about the educational background and demographics of investors in the stock market. The empirical analysis will incorporate a multivariate regression that attempts to measure the impact of various demographics on one's "socially responsible investing score." A regression …

Dress Codes And High School, Robert Johnson

Graduate Teacher Education

This paper examined the impact of dress codes and uniforms within high schools. Dress codes affect many high school students. Proponents of dress codes argue that they establish safety within a school, and this safety allows students to focus on learning. Research shows, however, that dress code enforcement disproportionately affects girls and minorities within a school. In looking at this research, the following research question emerged: In light of what is known about pedagogy in the contemporary educational setting, what is the relationship between the use of dress codes in high schools and student relationships with school? In attempting to …

Skepticism Beyond Knowledge: External World Moral Skepticism And The Crisis Of Political Rhetoric, Aanya Ghosh

Bates College Journal of Political Studies

This paper examines the application of external world moral skepticism to contemporary political discourse and decision-making processes. Drawing from epistemological traditions that question our ability to access moral truths about the external world, I argue that a pervasive form of moral skepticism has infiltrated modern political rhetoric, creating a crisis of justification for political action. Through discursive analysis of political communication across partisan divides, I demonstrate how skeptical attitudes toward external moral facts have transformed from philosophical positions to rhetorical strategies that undermine democratic deliberation. This transformation has significant implications for how political actors justify policies, how citizens evaluate political …

Bates College Journal Of Political Studies: Volume I, Issue 1, Spring 2025, Bates Initiative For Government Studies

Bates College Journal of Political Studies

No abstract provided.

A Living Constitutional Case For Anti-Classification: Equal Protection As A Civic-Republican Ideal, Avi Konduri

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review

No abstract provided.

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward: How Ballistic Missile Defenses Put Us On The Path To War, Karan Kuppa-Apte

Bates College Journal of Political Studies

This article argues that the use of credible homeland ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems counterintuitively encourages offense dominance by undermining the deterrence by punishment behind mutually assured destruction (MAD). It contends that while BMD is a defensive technology, under conditions of MAD that defensive capability, if credible, is perceived by adversaries to signal an intention to circumvent deterrence. Fearing an attack with impunity, adversaries increase their supply of offensive weapons, pressuring defenders to improve their BMD capabilities, and an arms race thus emerges. Using detailed case studies of Israel’s missile defense against the Axis of Resistance and Chinese reactions to …

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review: Volume I, Issue I, Spring 2025, Bates College Law Society

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review

No abstract provided.

“Don't Say Gay” Laws And Their Decades-Old Rhetorical Basis, Nicholas Danko

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review

No abstract provided.

Dworkin's Concept Of Law: A Response To The Fugitive Slave Act Of 1850, Avielle Krendel-Smyslov

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Unconstitutionality Of Religion In Public Schools, Whitney Moore

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review

No abstract provided.

Maine's Stand Against Corruption In Campaign Finance, Campbell Macdonald

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review

No abstract provided.

Online Speech And The Virtual Public Square: Applying The First Amendment To Social Media Platforms, Karan Kuppa-Apte

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review

No abstract provided.

Copy, Cut, Steal: The Legal Struggle Over Fashion’S Creative Ownership, Kosi Moneke

Bates College Undergraduate Law Review

No abstract provided.

Rethinking Structural Injunctions In State Constitutional Litigation, Jonathan L. Marshfield

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Trends In Celecoxib Prescribing: A Single Institution 16-Month Review, Ivo H Cerda, Helen Jung, Maria C Guerrero, Rodrigo Diez Tafur, Robert Jason Yong, Christopher L Robinson, Jamal J Hasoon

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background/Objectives: Celecoxib, a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is widely prescribed for pain management due to its efficacy and improved gastrointestinal safety profile compared to traditional NSAIDs. Understanding prescription trends and their comparison to other NSAIDs provides valuable insight into prescribing behaviors in clinical settings.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed celecoxib prescriptions written by three pain management physicians in a single institution over a 16-month period from 1 January 2023 to 30 April 2024. Prescription data were collected and grouped into four 4-month intervals to assess temporal trends. Additionally, we compared celecoxib prescriptions to other commonly prescribed NSAIDs, including …

From Kevin Mccallister To Captain America: The Fall Of The American Dream And The Rise Of American Power In Hollywood Films From The 1980s To The 2020s, Scotty Cypher

Public History Symposium

Cypher take a look at what happened to suburbia in popular American movies, and why it has seemingly disappeared.

Scorpions Of The Horn Of Africa (Arachnida, Scorpiones). Part Xxxvii. The Genus Hemiscorpius (Hemiscorpiidae), František Kovařík, Hassan Sh A. Elmi, František Šťáhlavský

Euscorpius

Occurrence of the rare in the Horn of Africa genus Hemiscorpius Peters, 1861 (Scorpiones: Hemiscorpiidae) is summarized, including a distribution map. A male of Hemiscorpius lipsae Kovařík & Lowe, 2022 from Djibouti is described for the first time. A new species Hemiscorpius huluul sp. n. from Somaliland is described, fully complemented with color photographs.

Clarifying Background Knowledge - Understandings And Practices That Scaffold Comprehension, Justin M. Stygles

Wellspring: A Practitioner-Oriented Journal of Literacy and Language Education

Background Knowledge is a hot topic, though not new to our understanding of reading and comprehension. Background knowledge is more than just knowing facts and a scaffold to comprehension. What kinds of background knowledge students posses has a significant impact on their ability to interact with text cognitively and viscerally. What happens when they don't have the necessary background knowledge? Students must learn to clarify to acquire new knowledge that becomes the background knowledge for future literacy endeavors.

Measuring The Effect Of A Brand Communication Strategy Through Consumer-Generated Content: A Case Study Of Telecommunication Services, Jiwon Baek, Haejin Seo, Tae Ho Song

Asia Marketing Journal

The objective of marketing communication is to develop brand knowledge in consumers’ minds by informing and persuading consumers with the information that the brand needs to convey. However, existing studies on advertising effects have primarily focused on quantitative performance metrics. Although studies measuring consumers' cognitive responses have increased recently, it is still difficult to find research analyzing the effectiveness of advertising from a communication perspective. Therefore, we aimed to examine the communication effectiveness of advertising by utilizing Consumer-Generated Content data. The results of the Semantic Network Analysis and centrality analysis revealed differences in advertising effectiveness between the two brands. Moreover, …

Illuminating The Pathway From Social Media Marketing Stimuli To Skincare Brand Choice Through Product Effectiveness, Elfi Elfi, Sabrina O. Sihombing, Ferdi Antonio

Asia Marketing Journal

This study illuminates factors driving skincare brand choice by examining the role of product effectiveness in the social media marketing context. Using quantitative approach with Structural Equation Modeling on data from 217 Gen Z respondents, the research focuses on two key social media marketing stimuli: nano influencer marketing and short video content marketing. The findings reveal that product effectiveness significantly mediates the relationship between these marketing stimuli and consumer brand selection. While various marketing stimuli can attract consumer attention, the perceived effectiveness of the product is the primary driver of brand choice. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of selecting …

Beyond Revenge Spending: Exploring The Role Of Loneliness And Online Brand Equity In Sustained Luxury Consumption Among Asian Mz Adults, Sukyoung Kang, Sanghee Kim

Asia Marketing Journal

This study examines the relationship between loneliness, online brand equity, and luxury purchase intentions among Asian MZ adults. While prior research attributed the surge in luxury purchases during COVID-19 to ``revenge spending'' aimed at alleviating negative emotions, this study suggests that individuals leverage loneliness, transforming it into a driving force for luxury consumption by addressing emotional needs rather than simply compensating for distress. By highlighting online brand equity as a moderating factor, the study demonstrates how luxury brands, traditionally reliant on offline experiences, can leverage digital channels to connect with Asian MZ consumers. Based on a survey of 200 participants, …

Sga 56 Senate 2025-04-18 Minutes, Niu Student Government Association Senate

Student Government Association Archives

No abstract provided.

Getting The Unbanked, Banked: An Adult Education Intervention Program To Increase The Usage Of The Banking System By Low-Income Families, Orlando A. Smith

Dissertations

Financial literacy describes the skills, knowledge and tools consumers use to make informed financial decisions to meet their goals. The purpose of this study was to determine how many consumers utilize the resources offered by banks and credit unions and for those who do not, after participating in an intervention, will begin to do so. The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change served as the theoretical framework. It has been shown to be a useful model to examine adults’ change in financial behaviors. The sample consisted of 65 adults who lived within specific zip codes in a large metropolitan area in …

Decolonizing The Museum: Improving Transparency Of Colonial Era Art In Museum Collections, Georgia Slattery

William & Mary Law Review Online

This Note argues that the current standards regarding the display of colonial era artwork must be addressed through a new form of oversight and enforcement. In order to understand why the law and policies surrounding museums’ duties should change, it is important to first understand the existing frameworks that guide the choices museums make today. Part I of this Note provides the relevant background, first taking a brief look at the impact of the Nazis on the art world and addressing some of the leading guidelines and legislation about provenance research and restitution claims for Nazi-looted art. Part I then …

Sga 56 Senate 2025-04-18 Agenda, Niu Student Government Association Senate

Student Government Association Archives

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Citric Acid, Synbiotic, And Probiotic Supplementation Through Drinking Water On Growth Performance, Carcass Yield, And Blood Biochemistry Of Broiler Chickens, Shahadot Hossain, Biswajit Kumar Biswas, Subir Das, Faija Sadia Pory, Rabin Raut, Fatima Yeasmin, Sharif Uddin Khan, Prantho Malakar Dipta, Sabbir Alom Shuvo, Tahera Yeasmin, Raihanul Hoque

Food and Animal Sciences Faculty Research

No abstract provided.

Characterization Of The Gut Microbiome In Alzheimer Disease And Mild Cognitive Impairment Among Older Adults In Uganda: A Case-Control Study, Martha Sajatovic, Scott M. Williams

Faculty Scholarship

Alzheimer disease (AD) is associated with significant shifts in the gut microbiome and is characterized by reduced microbial diversity and changes in the abundance of specific taxa. These alterations can disrupt the gut-brain axis, leading to increased intestinal permeability ("leaky gut"), systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress. Such microbial changes are thought to contribute to neurodegenerative changes, as observed in AD and cognitive decline, thus emphasizing the role of the microbiome in aging-related neurological health. Our study in urban and rural population in Uganda recruited 104 participants aged 60 years and older, categorized into AD, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and control …