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Bibliometric And Visualisation Analysis Of Biomass Burning Research In Thailand (1997-2024), Weerachon Sawangproh, Arika Bridhikitti

Applied Environmental Research

Biomass burning is a major driver of air pollution and climate-related impacts in Thailand, but a national-level synthesis of research efforts is lacking. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric and qualitative review of 256 peer-reviewed publications from 1997–2024, using Scopus-indexeddata to explore research trends, thematic patterns, and existing gaps. The analysis reveals a strong emphasis on atmospheric chemistry, air quality modeling, and remote sensing, which collectively account for more than 60% of the research landscape.Studies frequently focus on pollutants such as PM2.5,PAHs, carbon monoxide, and heavy metals, with biomass burning identified as a dominant source, especiallyduring the dry season in …

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Via Dempster-Shafer, Statistical Index, And Certainty Factor Models In Gis And Their Comparison At Pidie Recency In Aceh, Indonesia, Septianto Aldiansyah, Amniar Ati, Fitriyani Saudi

Applied Environmental Research

Landslides are natural disasters that are active if there is an interaction of environmental factors that are considered to control them, especially in mountainous areas. This study developed a landslide susceptibility map in Pidie Regency via the Dempster-Shafer (DS), statistical index (SI), and certainty factor (CF) models. A total of 957 landslide events were mapped, 70% of which were used for modeling, whereas the remaining events were used to validate the model output. Fourteen layers of conditioning factors were used: elevation, slope, aspect, curvature, TWI, SPI, STI, NDVI, rainfall, distance from river, distance from road, distance from fault, LULC, and …

Assessment Of Landslide Susceptibility And Settlement Exposure Via Geospatial Techniques In Bulambuli Distrcit, Eastern Uganda, Andrew Mulabbi, John Calvin Esagu, Gertrude Akello, Remigio Turyahabwe

Applied Environmental Research

Landslide susceptibility is a significant concern in Elgon County, Uganda, particularly during the rainy season. This vulnerability is attributable to several factors, including steep slopes, fertile soils, and dense settlements on volcanic ridges. Landslide susceptibility maps are important in mitigating the risk particularly at the local level. The objectives of this study were 1) to model landslide susceptibility via an interpretable machine-learning model, 2) to identify the most influential factors for landslide susceptibility in the study area, and 3) to assess the exposure of settlements to landslide risk. This study employed the XGBoost model trained on nine conditioning factors via …

Exploration Of Indigeneous Biosurfactant-Producing Bacillus Sp. From Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soil In Indonesia, Rizky Danang Susetyo, Wahyu Wilopo, Suwarno Hadisusanto, Endah Retnaningrum

Applied Environmental Research

Hydrocarbonolastic bacteria are valuable for the remediation of petroleum-polluted environments. The production of biosurfactants by such bacteria significantly enhances hydrocarbon bioavailability and increases remediation efficiency. One genus of hydrocarbonolastic bacteria with the potential to produce biosurfactants is Bacillus, yet strain-level diversity and local adaptations remain underexplored.Tthis study aimed to isolate and characterize hydrocarbonolastic bacteria belonging to the Bacillus genus from soil samples collected at Geopetroleum Teksas Wonocolo, Kedewan District, Bojonegoro Regency, Indonesia, which is a historically underreported hydrocarbon site. Additionally, the capacity of Bacillus to synthesize biosurfactants was examined. Bacillus strains capable of biosur-factant production were identified via a polyphasic …

Nanofiltration-Based Recovery Of Sodium Gluconate From Fermentation Broths Of Oil Palm Solid Residue Hydrolysates, Ayla A. Liswani, Aulya R. Arevin, Naufal Baariq, Ibnu M. Idayatullah, Muhamad Sahlan, Masafumi Yohda, Heri Hermansyah, Apriliana C. Khayrani

Applied Environmental Research

Sodium gluconate (SG), a functional organic salt derived from gluconic acid, is widely utilized in various industrial sectors because of its excellent chelating ability, low toxicity, and biodegradability. SGs can be produced sustainably through the neutralization of gluconic acid, which is obtained from the microbial fermen-tation of lignocellulosic biomass such as oil palm fronds (OPFs) and empty fruit bunches (OPEFBs). To meet commercial demands, SGs must be recovered in concentrated form, and nanofiltration (NF) offers a promising membrane-based approach for this purpose. This study aimed to optimize the SG concentration from the fermentation broths of oil palm residue hydrolysates via …

Community Perception And Attitudes Toward Plastics And Microplastic Pollution: A Case Study In The Red River Delta, Vietnam, Dang Hai Mai

Applied Environmental Research

Plastics and microplastic contamination pose increasing threats to human health, food safety, and environmental sustainability. In Vietnam, rapid urbanization, economic growth, and population expansion have contributed to a surge in plastic waste, intensifying pollution across regions such as the Red River Delta. This study adopts the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explore community perceptions, attitudes, and behavioral intentions regarding plastic and microplastic pollution. A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected through structured questionnaires administered to 1,305 respondents via a stratified multistage sampling strategy across four provinces in the Red River Delta. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression …

When Should Training An Ai Model Prevail Against Copyright Infringement?, Jeffrey Greenbaum

Oklahoma Law Review

No abstract provided.

Exposed! Students’ Personal Reproductive Healthcare Information, Janet Koven Levit

Oklahoma Law Review

No abstract provided.

Modularity, Licensing, And The Nrc, Tara Righetti, Madeleine Lewis

Oklahoma Law Review

No abstract provided.

Assessing Gender Differences In The Students’ Academic Performance, Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence And Grit, Farheen Nasir, Athari Almuraikhi, Asma Alkusayer, Fatima Saeed, Abdulmohsen Alkushi, Areej S. Alowfi, Muhammad Alghaihab, Faizan Nasir

Health Professions Education

Purpose: This research aimed to assess gender differences in academic performance, aptitude, emotional intelligence, and grit among the students.

Method: The sample included 302 students (250 females and 52 males) from Saudi health sciences institutes, located in Riyadh, Jeddah and Alahsa. Data collection was done through Google Forms which was based on demographic information, Self-Report Measure of Emotional Intelligence and Grit Scales. Results: Statistical analysis was done through STATA-16 by applying ANOVA. Results indicated a significant gender difference in students’ CGPA, aptitude and emotional intelligence. However, there was an insignificant gender difference in students’ grit scores. Conclusion: The findings show …

Faculty Relationships: A Key Factor In Fostering Students' Sense Of Belonging In A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program, Gina Gang, Jenni Rae Rubio, Michael Antich, Anayansi Balmaceda, Alexandra Candamil, Lacey Fogata, Corey Salce, Roger Vermont Zelaya, Noha Daher

Health Professions Education

Background: Sense of belonging is critical for student success in higher education. Limited research exists investigating factors perceived by Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students contributing to belonging during on-campus curricula.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore belonging among second-year DPT students and identify influencing factors and strategies to enhance on-campus belonging.

Methods: The study used a convergent parallel design, integrating quantitative cross-sectional survey data with qualitative thematic analysis. Second-year DPT students in one residential program completed the University Belonging Questionnaire (UBQ) and answered open-ended questions. The primary outcomes were degree of student belonging, factors influencing belonging, …

Social Network Sites: Use, Perception Of Addiction And Health Risks Among Nursing Students In Meknes Morocco, Rachida Archou, Meriem Ouadrhiri, Rajae Lamsyah, Maryem Rhanoui, Mustapha Boucetta, Mounia Mikram, Kamelia Amazian, Rachid Aalouane

Health Professions Education

Objectif : Le nombre d'utilisateurs des réseaux sociaux est en constante augmentation et les jeunes représentent la catégorie la plus attirée par ces sites. Cependant, une utilisation incontrôlée des réseaux sociaux peut entraîner de graves problèmes de santé physique et psychologique. Par conséquent, cette étude vise à déterminer la dépendance perçue aux réseaux sociaux et son impact sur la santé des étudiants infirmiers marocains.

Méthodes : Il s'agit d'une étude transversale. Les données ont été collectées auprès de 300 étudiants infirmiers marocains à l'aide d'un questionnaire auto-administré et pré-testé. Le questionnaire est divisé en trois sections : a) données démographiques, …

Exploring Approaches To Teaching Communication Practices For Shared Decision-Making In Medical Education: A Scoping Review, Sarah A. E. Aboushawareb, Saki Sultana, Peter Nugus, Tracie Barnett, Amalia M. . Issa, Gillian Bartlett-Esquilant

Health Professions Education

Objective

Health professional education researchers have documented increased training on shared decision-making (SDM) skills in undergraduate as well as continuing professional development (CPD). In this review, we seek to understand the current methods and approaches to teaching SDM for healthcare providers and trainees.

Methods

This scoping review involved the systematic search of 4 databases: MEDLINE, ERIC, PsycINFO, and Scopus for qualitative and quantitative studies literature covering the topic of teaching SDM in medical education.

Results

We identified 20 records that met our search criteria and were included in this study. We found that SDM training provided in medical education included …

Learning Styles Preferences Among Medical Students: Professional Year, Gender, Residence And Educational System Based Comparative Analysis, Rizwan Faisal, Noor Ul Saba Khattak, Maria Saeed, Fazl E Amin, Muhammad Waqar Ahmad Khan

Health Professions Education

Background:

Learning style is an approach students start to adopt to new information. It can be assessed by various models. Among them, the VARK (visual-V, aural-A, read/write-R, kinesthetic-K) model is more appropriate, concise, and reliable. Visual learners grasp information best through images and diagrams; auditory learners excel by listening to spoken content; reading/writing learners prefer writing and text-based materials; and kinesthetic learners understand concepts through hands-on activities. Understanding students’ preferences of learning styles grants higher academic efficiency and helps the faculty to use suitable teaching methods for enhancing the student’s grasping ability.

Objective:

To compare preferred learning styles by using …

Uncovering The Perceptions Of Grades In Dentistry Students: How Are Grades Impacting Learning & Clinical Development?, Jenna J. Yuen, Andrew Horne, Tyler S. Beveridge, Sarah Mclean

Health Professions Education

Purpose. Educators have noted that grades may have negative impacts on students’ clinical performance; however, dental students’ perceptions of grading practices remains unknown. This study aims to: (i) identify the most prevalent grade perceptions and the underlying driving factors, and (ii) explore how students perceive the impact of grades on their learning and clinical development.

Methods. To address our aims, we used a mixed-methods research approach with a population of dentistry students at our institution. We distributed online surveys (Winter 2021; n=68), and conducted virtual semi-structured interviews (Fall 2021; n=6) and a focus group (Fall …

Chatgpt Use In Active Learning Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study., Asma Bouriami, Kamal Takhdat, Sana Barkatou, Abdelmounaim Manoussi, Jaouad Chouikh, Samia Boussaa, Ahmed Rhassane El Adib

Health Professions Education

Purpose: Active pedagogy offers interesting potential for teaching and learning, especially when combined with artificial intelligence tools. The aim of this study is to investigate students' knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and experiences regarding the use of ChatGPT within active learning methodologies.

Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted using a questionnaire with 913 nursing students from four public higher nursing institutes.

Results: Overall, the majority of participants have a low to medium level of knowledge, even though 79.4% of them use ChatGPT. In fact, Participants use ChatGPT mainly for problem-based learning, and project-based learning. In addition, men students are 1.55 more …

Effect Of The Development Of Social Networks On Expansion Of Social Entrepreneurship: Moderating Role Of Digital Technology Infrastructure And Social Norms, Mahdi Maskani, Reza Mohammadkazemi, Fargol Saberi Qomi

AMTP Proceedings 2025

In today's era, social networks, which are an effective tool in promoting ideas and innovations, have met with global acceptance and popularity. The communication that is formed between people in society through them can be the basis for ideas and opportunities for social entrepreneurship and voluntary social activities, and it is expected that this global platform will be the basis for the expansion of social entrepreneurship. The study aimed to examine the effect of the development of social networks on the expansion of social entrepreneurship by explaining the moderating role of digital technology infrastructure and social norms. The findings revealed …

A Scientometric Study On Research Trends And Characteristics Of Tooth Intentional Replantation, Yan Zhou, Simin Deng, Wenhua Xu, Wei Liu, Yibo Guo, Mingyi Zhu

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose: Intentional replantation is regarded as a final strategy to preserve natural teeth affected by inaccessible endodontic and periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to analyze the scientometric characteristics and research trends of tooth intentional replantation.

Materials and methods: All the papers on intentional replantation were comprehensively retrieved from the Scopus database. The years of publication were divided into before 2017 and after 2017 in the analysis of research trends.

Results: There were 356 papers on intentional replantation, with total citations of 5562 and the h index of 42. The trend of bone substitutes, boron …

Culture Of Disease: A Historiographical Review Of The Black Death, Jack Bamford

History - Master of Arts in Teaching

I. Synthesis Essay ………………………………2

II. Document Selection ………………………. 22

III. Textbook Critique…………………………...32

IV. Original Textbook Entry…………………... 36

Customer Service Operations: A Gatekeeper Framework, Maqbool Dada, Brett A. Hathaway, Evgeny Kagan

Faculty Publications

Customer service has evolved beyond in-person visits and phone calls to include live chat, AI chatbots and social media, among other contact options. Service providers typically refer to these contact modalities as “channels”. Within each channel, customer service agents are tasked with managing and resolving a stream of inbound service requests. Each request involves milestones where the agent must decide whether to keep assisting the customer or to transfer them to a more skilled – and often costlier – provider. To understand how this request resolution process should be managed, we develop a model in which each channel is represented …

Origami Folding Pattern Development For Gossamer 18 Structures, Larry L. Howell, Ivy Running, Carolina Wright, Robert J. Lang, Spencer Magleby

Faculty Publications

Gossamer structures for satellites are large, thin deployable structures that are attractive for space applications because they can be stowed compactly for transportation and deployed to have large functional surface areas. Reflectarray antennas, in particular, are candidates for gossamer structures because they can be realized on thin membranes. However, the efficiency of reflectarray antennas decreases with any deviations from a flat plane, including those induced by plastically deformed creases. Rolling membranes can prevent some plastic deformation, but requires relative slipping between layers that are rolled together. In this work, we describe, analyze, and demonstrate two rolled configurations for deployable gossamer …

Exosomes And Encapsulated Exomirs In Breast Cancer: Theragnostic Applications And Clinical Implications, Muhammad Imran Sajid, Shafia Bukhari, Hamid Ilyas, Rubina Malik, Minahil Fatima, Rakesh Kumar Tiwari, Surya M. Nauli, Khawaja Husnain Haider

Pharmacy Faculty Books and Book Chapters

Exosomes, released by cells, are small vesicles that have emerged as critical theranostic tools in breast cancer due to their unique ability to transport diverse biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, and RNAs, including microRNAs (ExomiRs). These vesicles are critical in modulating the tumor microenvironment, driving processes like cancer proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and drug resistance. Exosomal microRNAs such as ExomiR-21, ExomiR-1246, and ExomiR-155, with their profound influence on the gene expressions in the recipient cells, are the unsung heroes in tumor progression and immune modulation. This chapter delves into exosome's dual diagnostic and therapeutic potential in breast cancer. It highlights their …

Scalable Mental Health Analysis Using Big Data: A Demographic And Geographic Study Of Depressive Symptoms, Saikrishna Katamneni, Anitha Bommana, Naman Pandya, Gokul Kareti, Sangwhan Cha

Harrisburg University Other Works

This project explores the application of Big Data technologies for large-scale mental health analysis, focusing on the prevalence of depressive disorder symptoms across diverse demographic and geographic subgroups. Utilizing Apache Spark on Google Cloud Dataproc, the system efficiently processed millions of survey records stored in Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS). Through comprehensive data preprocessing, aggregation, and visualization, the analysis revealed critical trends and disparities in mental health outcomes related to age, race, education level, gender, and state. Seasonal variations and subgroup-specific confidence intervals were also examined to identify high-risk populations and areas of measurement uncertainty. The results offer actionable insights …

Readmission Prediction For Diabetic Patients: A Scalable Big Data Approach For Resource-Constrained Hospitals, Rhema Ike, Minjae Kim, Bhushan Chindarkar, Sangwhan Cha

Harrisburg University Other Works

Hospital readmissions, particularly among diabetic patients, place a significant burden on healthcare systems by increasing operational costs and straining limited resources. This project presents a scalable, cloud-based solution that leverages machine learning and big data analytics to predict 30-day hospital readmissions. Utilizing a ten-year dataset of over 100,000 patient records, we implemented a Random Forest classifier trained on clinical, demographic, and hospitalization data. The system architecture integrates Google Cloud Platform services—including BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Looker Studio—with a custom Python/Flask web application for real-time data input and inference. Data preprocessing and feature engineering were conducted in Vertex AI Workbench, enabling …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Doped Rare-Earth Zinc Alloys, Partha Das

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

Rare-Earth-Zinc (RE-Zn) alloys doped with manganese represent a promising class of materials with diverse applications in magnetic, electronic, and thermoelectric devices. These alloys hold significant potential owing to the unique combination of rare-earth elements' properties with the versatility of zinc, augmented by manganese doping. In this study, I present the successful synthesis of ErMn_0.2Zn_11.8 alloys, achieved through self-flux method. The synthesized crystals were characterized using electron dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD). Additionally, magnetic measurements were performed to investigate the magnetic properties. Future plans include DFT calculations and comparison study between Rare-Earth-Zinc alloys with …

Livelihood Adaptive Strategies And Marginalization In Decision-Making: A Study Of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) Vulnerable Communities In Northern Pakistan, Sobia Shah

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

This study examines livelihood adaptation strategies and the dynamics of marginalization in decision-making within communities vulnerable to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan, Northern Pakistan. Grounded in a vulnerability framework encompassing exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity, it addresses two objectives: identifying household and community-level adaptation strategies to GLOF risks and analyzing structural drivers of marginalization in adaptation decision-making. A mixed-methods design was used, combining a systematic review of GLOF measures in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region with a household survey of 150 respondents in Hassanabad and Hoper valleys. Generalized Additive Models (GAMs) assessed how socio-demographic, economic, institutional, and …

Balancing Performance And Efficiency: An Autoencoder Approach To Api-Based Malware Detection, Selma Bouraoui

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

The constant evolution of malware presents a critical challenge to today's interconnected world. It poses an increasing threat on different scales, spanning from individuals, organizations to critical infrastructures such as government’s security. Hackers continuously develop new techniques to evade detection methods. When confronted with the high volume and variety of malware, conventional approaches tend to struggle to perform in robust, accurate and timely manner. This thesis explores the application of deep learning methods to improve malware detection and classification techniques. By analyzing API call sequences, the proposed approach leverages Autoencoders to compress high-dimensional malware data into more optimized representations that …

Netchoice, Regulatory Competition, And The Real Battle Behind Social Media Regulations, Tao Huang, Assistant Professor Of Law

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

Regulating online social media platforms has been a fiercely debated issue for years. The NetChoice case decided by the US Supreme Court 2023 Term arises from a circuit split regarding Florida and Texas laws that regulate social media content moderation. Most discussions on regulation of social media content moderation have focused on whether social media platforms are speakers (editors) or carriers (conduits), and whether their moderation practice constitutes editorial judgment (i.e., protected speech). This Article argues that this framing of the debate ignores another more important role of social media platforms—as regulators. Platforms, when they enact and enforce their content …

Evaluation Of Practical Methods To Determine If A Karst Creek Is Gaining Or Losing: Case Study Of Leith Creek, Elizabeth Jones

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

Karst landscapes are abundant in Missouri, with features such as caves, springs, and sinkholes that form through the dissolution of limestone. Leith Creek is a small stream in Polk County, Missouri fed by two springs and the shallow unconfined Springfield Plateau aquifer, a highly karstified aquifer which is made up of limestone and minor interbedded shale-mudstone units. To determine if Leith Creek is gaining or losing, stream flow, water chemistry and temperature sensors were monitored. Stream flow results required multiple visits to take measurements while temperature sensors required two visits, one to install the dataloggers and another to remove the …

Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Secretome And Nanoemulsion Propolis Combination Ameliorate Osteoclastogenesis In Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Osteolysis In Hyperglycemia Rats, Alexander Patera Nugraha, Kunhua Yang, Adya Pramusita, Nurul Aisyah Rizki Putranti, Muhammad Luthfi, Nastiti Faradillah Ramadhani, Ratri Maya Sitalaksmi, Putri Cahaya Situmorang, Muh Artasasta, Ananto Ali Alhasyimi, Wibi Riawan, Albertus Putera Nugraha, Khairul Anuar Shariff, Kotaro Tanimoto, Guang Hong

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell secretome (HUCMSCS) and nanoemulsion propolis (NEP) from Tetragonula biroi may be beneficial regenerative medicine to reduce LPS-induced osteolysis with hyperglycemia. This study aimed to investigate the HUCMSCS and NEP effect on nuclear factor associated T-cell-1 (NFATc1), sclerostin, receptor activator kappa beta (RANK), its ligand (RANKL), the osteoprotegerin (OPG) expression, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAPase), and cathepsin K (Ctsk) serum level in LPS-induced osteolysis in hyperglycemic Wistar rats ( Rattus novergicus ). Materials and methods Twenty-eight healthy male Wistar rats, 1–2 months old and 250–300 g body weight, were divided into seven groups, namely …