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Historical Marker Plaques In Arkansas, Armando Arellano

Theses and Dissertations

Historical markers are made with a purpose of expanding the knowledge and recognition of individuals, events, or locations which are significant enough to contribute to the community. Historical markers should also stand firm to historical accuracy based on the verified and available scholarly resources. Historic preservation and manufacturing metal foundries have been a key element behind the process of historical markers, as they have been known for their recognition for historic significance. The recognition and remembrance of historical markers themselves, along with the historic preservation, has been a significant effort for the State of Arkansas, although it is not getting …

Crafting A Queer Information Literacy (Qil) Framework: An Exploration Of Embodiment, Digital Learning, And Information Literacy In Academic Spaces, Joseph Kevin Sebastian

Library Faculty Presentations

This presentation introduces and explores Queer Information Literacy (QIL) as a critical, embodied, and transformative framework within academic and digital learning contexts. Bridging theoretical explorations with practical applications, the project delves into the intersections of queerness, embodiment, and information literacy, challenging and subverting normative structures embedded within traditional literacy models and digital learning environments. Personal narratives from the researcher’s experiences as an academic librarian and digital learning specialist enrich the discussion, offering tangible insights and strategies for enacting QIL. The presentation ultimately advocates for a QIL that is collaborative, adaptive, and reflective, honoring the fluidity and multiplicity of queer experiences …

Neverland Theory: An Introduction To A Childish-Positive Framework, Daniel M. Gardner

University Honors Theses

Proposes, defines, and defends the beginnings of an original theoretical approach (Neverland Theory) which advocates for the revitalization of psychotherapy through embracing and incorporating more of the "Childish" in clinical practice. Three formal aspects of Childishness are proposed and briefly defined. A literature review of three existing psychotherapies which effectively incorporate the proposed Childish aspects are highlighted and shown to be effective and efficacious. It is argued that prioritization of these aspects contributes to treatment outcome in a way which goes beyond what can be empirically evidenced.

The Construction Of Character And Authenticity On Rupaul's Drag Race, Carli Pickett

University Honors Theses

One of the most common instructions delivered to the drag queens competing on RuPaul's Drag Race is to show their "true self." At first glance, RuPaul's Drag Race foregrounds authenticity and individuality, but it does so through a constructed lens that shapes its contestants into characters. While storylines and characterizations on the show are necessarily informed by the queen's actions, they are heavily shaped by editing.

In this essay, I will be exploring the ways in which authenticity manifests itself throughout several seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race. Each episode of Season Seven, Eight and Nine was watched with special …

A Marxist Analysis Of Women's Labor In The Soviet Union, Shania Sweet

University Honors Theses

This thesis examines the evolution of Soviet women's labor and labor laws through a Marxist lens, emphasizing the contributions of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and Vladimir Lenin. It explores the ideological foundations of communism concerning gender equality and the legislative measures taken by the Soviet Union to emancipate women from traditional capitalist oppression. The analysis reveals significant advancements in women's rights, such as legal equality and protection in the workforce, yet highlights the inconsistencies and challenges, particularly under Stalin's regime, where ideological shifts and practical enforcement diverged from Marxist principles. The research utilizes historical documents, legislative texts, and scholarly analyses …

Assessing The Impact Of Storage Conditions On Rna From Human Saliva And Its Application To The Identification Of Mrna Biomarkers For Asthma, Poorna Manasa Bhamidimarri, David Fuentes, Laila Salameh, Bassam Mahboub, Rifat Hamoudi

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: Human saliva was used to develop non-invasive liquid biopsy biomarkers to establish saliva as an alternate to blood and plasma in translational research. The present study focused on understanding the impact of sample storage conditions on the extraction of RNA from saliva and the RNA yield, to be applied in clinical diagnosis. In this study, genes related to asthma were used to test the method developed.

Methods: Salivary RNA was extracted from three subjects using the Qiazol® based method and quantified by both spectrophotometric (NanoDrop) and fluorometric (Qubit®) methods. RNA integrity was measured using a bioanalyzer. Quantitative PCR was …

309e75 Stone Llc V. Ramos

All Decisions

The landlord commenced a non-payment proceeding against the tenant based on the tenant's alleged default on rent for a market rate apartment. The tenant argued that the apartment was illegally deregulated and the landlord is charging an illegal rent. The court granted the tenant's motion for discovery to allow them to investigate their claims. The court also denied the landlord's motions to strike the tenant's defenses and for summary judgment. The court found that there are triable issues of fact concerning the apartment's regulatory status and fraud.

One-Click Analytics, Binayak Biswas, Afroze Ahmed, Bhuvanjeet Singh Gandhi, Karthik Gopalakrishna

Defensive Publications Series

Present disclosure discloses a method and a system for providing one-click analytics for business users. In some embodiments, the method 400 includes at step 402, receiving user context information and a predefined prompt format. At step 404, the method 400 includes pre-processing the user context information. At step 406, the method 400 includes generating a response from the preprocessed data using Generative AI. At step 408, the method 400 includes formatting the generated response to obtain a standardized response based on the predefined prompt format and display the standardized response as an actionable insight.

How Grand We Are This Morning, Adam Parkes

James Joyce Literary Supplement

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Genre And The Novel: The Exception Is The Rule, Steve Pinkerton

James Joyce Literary Supplement

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Woolf’S Mythic Methods, Catherine Hollis

James Joyce Literary Supplement

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No Longer Perry Mason: How Modern American Television's Portrayal Of Attorneys Shifts Public Opinion, Christopher Ryan

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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The Sponsorship Function In Collegiate Athletics: Discussing A Potential Outcome Of The Jenkins V. Ncaa Lawsuit, John A. Fortunato

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

The Jenkins v. Nat'1 Collegiate Athletic Ass'n ("Jenkins") lawsuit is now at the forefront of the legal challenges that could forever alter the economic system of collegiate athletics. The Jenkins lawsuit claims that the NCAA and the five power conferences are violating antitrust laws by colluding in creating a system where all universities are restricted in only offering scholarships of equal value to players. The plaintiffs are seeking a ruling that will essentially create a system where there is competition in the recruitment and compensation of players. If a court ruling produces this open market system, universities will need additional …

Sport And Spectacle: Should Mma Be Protected Under The First Amendment, Jason J. Cruz

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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A Race To The Bottom: International Income Tax Regimes' Impact On The Movement Of Athletic Talent, Matthew Akers

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Growing Pains: Why Major League Soccer's Steady Rise Will Bring Structural Changes In 2015, Joseph Lennarz

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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The Failure Of The Professional And Amateur Sports Protection Act, Matthew D. Mills

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

For the last fifty years, the federal government has been aggressively battling illegal gambling by enacting legislation. The most recent act, The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), prohibits states from authorizing and licensing sports gambling. New Jersey recently challenged the constitutionality of PASPA, in NCAA v. Governor of N.J., where the Third Circuit held that nothing in PASPA offends the United States Constitution. Though New Jersey has appealed the Third Circuit's ruling to the United States Supreme Court, there has been no indication whether the Supreme Court will grant a writ of certiorari.

This Comment will explore the …

Transformative Use Test Cannot Keep Pace With Evolving Arts, Geoffrey F. Palachuk

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Vol. 16, No. 1: Editor's Note, Nadin Said

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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The Legal Shift Of The Ncaa's Big 5 Member Conferences To Independent Athletic Associations: Combining Nfl And Conference Governance Principles To Maintain The Unique Product Of College Athletics, Connor J. Bush

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) can no longer effectively govern big-time intercollegiate athletics. Since the 1984 Board of Regents decision, college athletics has grown exponentially, yet the NCAA still attempts to govern over 1,000 colleges and universities under a single organization. The "Big 5" college athletic conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC) have become more autonomous in recent years, independently negotiating lucrative media rights and post-season bowl agreements. Each conference has also adopted its own constitution and bylaws to effectively manage its unique product.

This Comment argues that the "Big 5" conferences should separate from the …

Circumventing The Nba's Salary Cap: The Summer Of Dwight, Christopher C. Kendall

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Legal Liability For Sports Referees In Today's Litigious World - If You Can't Kill The Ump Then Sue Him, Marc T. Wolin, Robert D. Lang

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Amateurism Interplay Between Olympic Excellence And Ncaa Eligibility, Tyler Dumler

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Maryland Sports Law, Adam Epstein

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Mma Negotiation, Garrick Apollon

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Chronos Volume 5 Issue 1 - Full Issue

Chronos

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Nuanced Echoes: Examining Lord George Macartney's Writings On China Through The Lens Of The Late Enlightenment, Mathew Lazare

Chronos

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Elizabeth On Paper: Elizabeth I Viewed Through Her Writings And Public Addresses, Kelly Bogart

Chronos

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Revolt, God, Monarchy And Change: The International Conservative Reaction To The French Revolution, Kelsey Bilodeau

Chronos

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Disconnected Mindsets: The United States, Cuba, The Soviet Union And The Build-Up To The Cuban Missile Crisis, Frank Dariano

Chronos

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