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Break It Down - Examining Paradigmatic Shifts And Intersectional Devaluation Through Quantitative Exploration: Martial Arts And Narrative Inquiry As Pathways For Community Wellness Programming, Kenisha Coy

Educational Studies Dissertations

Despite growing awareness of health disparities and social exclusion, there remains a significant gap in understanding how devaluation affects both individual well-being and broader community cohesion. Historically, mental health services have been dominated by clinical settings, such as hospitals and private practices, yet this approach has limitations in reaching underserved populations. "Alternative" and "non-traditional" wellness practices offer promising avenues for promoting emotional well-being outside these traditional settings, leveraging community resources and social support networks, yet they are often overlooked and devalued. This dissertation addresses this gap by exploring the complex connections between devaluation, health outcomes, and community engagement/social capital. Using …

Evaluating The Outcome Of Different Reconstructive Surgical Options For The Management Of Shoulder Deformity Following Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury Due To Erb’S Palsy, Mohamedbakir Abbas Abdulzahra, Thamer A. Hamdan

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Obstetrical brachial plexus paralysis (OBPP) refers to an injury to all or part of the brachial plexus occurring at the time of delivery. Injuries associated with the upper brachial plexus are termed Erb’s palsy, while those associated with the lower brachial plexus are referred to as Klumpke palsy. Obstetrical brachial plexus injuries are often associated with large birth weight and shoulder dystocia. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of different secondary reconstructive surgical options for the treatment of OBPP Methods: This prospective study was conducted at Basra General Hospital from October 2022 to November 2023. Sixty-eight patients …

Model-Theoretic Properties Of Nilpotent Groups And Lie Algebras, Christian D'Elbée, Isabel Müller, Nicholas Ramsey, Daoud Siniora

Faculty Journal Articles

We give a systematic study of the model theory of generic nilpotent groups and Lie algebras. We show that the Fraïssé limit of 2-nilpotent groups of exponent p studied by Baudisch is 2-dependent and NSOP1. We prove that the class of c-nilpotent Lie algebras over an arbitrary field, in a language with predicates for a Lazard series, is closed under free amalgamation. We show that for 2c.

Detection Of Elder Abuse Through Emergency Care Technicians Screening Tool Revision For Home-Based Primary Care (Detect-Rpc): A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial Study Protocol, Brad Cannell, Nicholas Sevey, Melvin D Livingston, Jason Burnett, Kristin Lees Haggerty, Carolyn Pickering

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: The annual prevalence of elder mistreatment (EM) in cognitively intact older adults is estimated to be 11%, yet the annual prevalence in older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) is estimated to be as high as 75%. Associated with a decrease in quality of life and increase in risk of mortality, EM represents a significant public health burden. Home-based primary care (HBPC) providers are uniquely positioned to address the critical need for robust EM screening and reporting, especially among individuals with AD/ADRD. This protocol seeks to adapt the Detection of Elder mistreatment Through Emergency Care Technicians (DETECT) …

Visual Mindful Autoethnography In Practice: Integrating Visual Expressive Art And Self-Compassion Into The Research Process, Jennifer Bentley

Mindfulness Studies Theses

This thesis introduces the framework of Visual Mindful Autoethnography (VmAE) which integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, and creative visual expression as tools for reflexive self-inquiry within the research process. Grounded in the principles of autoethnography and mindfulness, VmAE fosters a deep engagement with personal narratives, biases, and cultural contexts while encouraging emotional resilience, self-awareness, and ethical integrity. By utilizing techniques such as expressive art and visual process journalling, this approach re-presents the inner emotional landscape while facilitating a balanced exploration of subjective experience. The framework is supported by the “P.A.C.E. Research with C.A.R.E.” model, which establishes mindfulness and self-compassion as foundational principles …

Growing Together: An Eco-Mindfulness Program For Parents And Children, Julia Van Fleet

Mindfulness Studies Theses

This thesis focuses on the development of an eco-mindfulness program aimed at fostering a deeper connection between parents, children, and the natural world through mindfulness practices. The curriculum is designed specifically for families and their young children, particularly in nature centers or environmental organizations. The rationale behind this project stems from the growing need to integrate mindfulness and environmental education to enhance emotional regulation, mental well-being, and environmental awareness in young children. Existing literature on mindfulness practices highlights the importance of nature in emotional health, and previous studies show that mindfulness in nature fosters a deeper sense of connection to …

Performance Art Is Ripe For Layering: Performance Art As A Therapeutic Intervention, Nur Greene

Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses

Performance art is an artform which benefits Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT), the field of expressive therapies, and the mental health profession itself. For the purposes of this literature review, performance art is defined as any expression which attempts to be transformative, is witnessed by self or other, matching at least two modes of creative expression, often interacting with those witnessing, and which offers some element of experiment. Expressive Arts Therapy, a modality of therapy within the expressive therapies aimed to move (transfer) creative expression from one artform to another and develop a connection between different artistic representations and one’s psyche, …

« Au Cœur Du Harem » Et Du Métissage Linguistique D’Elisa Chimenti En Italien : Comparaison Différentielle Et Décentrement Linguistique, Pierpaolo Amenta

Al-Kīmiyā

This article examines the literary language of Elisa Chimenti (1883-1969), which is full of xenisms, linguistic loans, metaphors, and idioms that stem from a transcultural and heterolingual imaginary. Her novel Au cœur du harem (Éditions du Scorpion, 1958), translated into Italian in 2000 under the supervision of Emanuela Benini (Edizioni E/O), is a striking example. Drawing on a differential comparative approach (Heidmann, 2017), we look at these texts to reflect on Elisa Chimenti’s literary language and to examine the translational stakes of her work and its heterolingualism (Grutman, 1997; Suchet, 2014).

English title
Au cœur du harem (In the Heart …

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Turkish Journal of Mathematics

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Α-Inequalities In Examining The Singular Version Of The Big Bang Model, Samane Ijadi, S. Mansour Vaezpour, Mehdi Shabibi, Shahram Rezapour

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this article, by extending Friedmann's equation, we propose a singular fractional differential system for the Big Bang model. In this model, the rate of increase in the size of the universe tends to infinity at time near to zero and causes the emergence of a singular differential equation,which physically justifies the near-infinity energy of the universe in the near-zero volume of the universe in the early moments of the Big Bang. Then, we investigate this type of strong singular boundary value problem, by using $\alpha$-inequalities. In the sequel, some examples, describe the main results. Moreover, we present numerical and …

Introduction, La Rédaction De « Al-Kīmiyā »

Al-Kīmiyā

Le numéro 25 d’Al-Kīmiyā s’inscrit dans une réflexion interdisciplinaire et plurielle sur la diversité linguistique, culturelle et discursive, explorant les interactions entre langues, cultures et contextes historiques. Les contributions rassemblées mettent en lumière des enjeux variés, allant de la traduction et du métissage linguistique à l’analyse pragmatique, sociolinguistique et discursive [...]

Arguments D’Autorité Dans Les Éditoriaux Du Quotidien « Aujourd’Hui Le Maroc » : Analyse Des Périodes Pré Et Post Vaccination, Zakaria Ouallou

Al-Kīmiyā

The Covid-19 health crisis, which shook the world in 2020, aroused keen interest not only in the media, but also among citizens, at the international level. This study focuses on the analysis of arguments of authority, which are powerful tools in editorial rhetoric, used to support positions by relying on recognized sources, focusing specifically on editorials in the French-speaking Moroccan newspaper Aujourd’hui le Maroc, relating to two phases, that of containment and that of vaccination. This period was marked by major health, social, economic and political upheavals. In this context, we will examine the editorialists’ choice of arguments in …

Communication Interculturelle : Regards Croisés Sur L’Expression De La Gratitude Dans Les Contextes Marocain Et Français, Salaheddine Belarbi, Mohamad El Jarari

Al-Kīmiyā

This study aims to compare the communicative practices between French spoken in France and Moroccan Arabic, focusing on the acts of thanking. The aim is to understand the underlying cultural differences through a comparative analysis of speech acts, particularly the acts of thanking, in both languages. The study falls within the field of contrastive pragmatics, which seeks to identify intercultural correspondences and dissonances in linguistic behavior. The results highlight that the comparison between the act of thanking in Morocco and in France reveals profound nuances in the way gratitude is expressed and perceived within these distinct cultures. Notwithstanding these differences, …

Les Fonctions Du Langage Dans « Lettres À Ses Amis » De Mouloud Feraoun, Rachida Sadouni, Fatiha Ramdani, Amina Tahraoui

Al-Kīmiyā

This article examines the epistolary correspondence in Mouloud Feraoun’s literary work Lettres à ses amis. It mainly aims to study the language functions employed in these letters according to Jakobson’s categorization (1963), as well as the traces of subjectivity and privacy. This paper analyzes the personality of Feraoun through his letters, and infers the characteristics of this writer’s epistolary. This article also examines Feraoun’s work from its conception to its final publication. We argue in this paper that the epistolary is not only a means of information and communication but also a revelation of secrets and disclosure of individual …

China’S Cbm Exploration And Production And Associated Technological Advancements: A Review And Reflections, Ye Jianping

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Methods Based on extensive scientific and technical literature and technical data on coalbed methane (CBM) exploration and production projects, this study conducted a comparative analysis of the development process and latest advances in China’s critical technologies for CBM exploration and production and reviewed the CBM exploration and production history of this country over the past three decades. Accordingly, this study discussed the theoretical and technical challenges in CBM exploration and production and proposed future development directions. Advances The results indicate that the insights into conversion between adsorbed and free deep CBM prove to be a significant theoretical understanding. …

Critical Technologies And Geology-Engineering Integration Practices For Deep Cbm Production In The Yanchuannan Cbm Field, Chen Zhenlong, Wang Yunhai, Liu Xiao, Cui Bin, Yang Song, Li Xin, Fang Qilong

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective and Methods This study introduces the adjustments for coalbed methane (CBM) production in the Yanchuannan CBM field‒the first deep CBM field in China. Deep CBM production in this CBM field faces challenges including strong heterogeneity of reservoirs, single arrangement mode of production well patterns, low applicability of conventional hydraulic fracturing, excessively long conventional production cycles, and a high proportion of inefficient wells. To address these challenges, a production capacity construction model for efficient deep CBM production of the field was developed through in-depth geology-engineering integration. Results and Conclusions The results indicate that the production capacity construction process of the …

Connotation, Research Status, And Development Directions Of Clean Coal Geology In China, Tang Yuegang, Wang Shaoqing, Wang Xiaoshuai, Guo Xin, Wang Yafeng, Xue Liping, Harold H. Schobert

Coal Geology & Exploration

Objective The exploration and assessment of low-carbon, zero-emission, and maximized utilization of coal resources, emerge as a focus of coal geology in the 21st century. [Research Advances] Based on the research content of coals and coal geology, along with the domestic and international development trends of clean coal technology (CCT), this study defines clean coal geology in the broad and narrow sense. Clean coal geology in the narrow sense focuses on the geological and geochemical issues related to efficiency enhancement and emission reduction in coal processing and utilization. In contrast, clean coal geology in the broad sense emphasizes …

Asymptotic Behavior Of The Kirchhoff Index For Square Lattice With Boundary Conditions, Fati̇h Ecevi̇t, Arzu Boysal

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

We determine leading asymptotic behavior of the Kirchhoff index for the square lattice under free, cylindrical and toroidal boundary conditions. Our results provide correct forms of the eleven false theorems/results published in the following papers: L. Ye, On the Kirchhoff index of some toroidal lattices, Linear Multilinear Algebra, 59:6 (2011), 645--650; J.-B. Liu, X.-F. Pan, J. Cao, X. Huang, The Kirchhoff index of toroidal meshes and variant networks, Math. Probl. Eng., Article ID 286876, 8 pages (2014); J.-B. Liu, X.-F. Pan, A unified approach to the asymptotic topological indices of various lattices, Appl. Math. Comput., 270 (2015), 62--73.

Properties Of Frontier, Exterior And Border In Picture Topological Spaces, Shanmugasundharam Durga, Lakshmanadas Vidyarani, Mandarasalam Vigneshwaran, Tomasz Witczak

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

The paper is dedicated to picture sets. They are crisp version of Cuong's picture fuzzy sets (just like intuitionistic sets introduced by Coker are crisp version of intuitionistic fuzzy sets). We have already defined several basic topological notions in this framework and we have analyzed its algebra. Now we continue our research. We introduce the notions of border, frontier and exterior. Many properties are studied. Moreover, we point out that there are some important differences between classical and non-classical approach.

Inverse Ordered Semigroups, Michael Tsingelis

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

Ένα στοιχείο x μιας διατεταγμένης ημιομάδας [[EQUATION]] ονομάζεται αντίστροφο στοιχείο του [[EQUATION]]if [[EQUATION]]και [[EQUATION]]. Μια αντίστροφη διατεταγμένη ημιομάδα είναι μια διατεταγμένη ημιομάδα S για την οποία κάθε στοιχείο του S έχει ένα αντίστροφο στοιχείο και τα αντίστροφα στοιχεία οποιουδήποτε στοιχείου του S βρίσκονται στην ίδια συνδεδεμένη συνιστώσα του διαγράμματος Hasse της σχέσης τάξης του. Παρουσιάζουμε ιδιότητες που ικανοποιούνται από αντίστροφα διατεταγμένες ημιομάδες και χαρακτηρίζουμε αντίστροφα διατεταγμένες ημιομάδες με βάση την έννοια της κανονικότητας των διατεταγμένων ημιομάδων, το σύνολο των αδυναμιών τους και τις σχέσεις του Green. Επίσης αποδεικνύουμε ότι η αντιστρεψιμότητα των διατεταγμένων ημιομάδων διατηρείται από ομομορφισμούς.

On Minimal Hypersurfaces In Euclidean Spaces And Riemannian Manifolds, Josef Mikeš, Sergey Stepanov, Irina Tsyganok

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we present the conditions under which minimal and stable minimal hypersurfaces are as hyperplanes in Euclidean spaces ands a totally geodesic submanifolds in Riemannian manifolds.

A Novel Mu-Metal Based Weak Magnetic Energy Harvester For Self-Powered Monitoring Of Power Grid Assets, Arsalan Habib Khawaja, Hassan Pervaiz, Dongsheng Cai, Jian Li, Qi Huang

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

This paper presents a novel magnetic field driven contactless energy harvester with improved flux concentration capabilities for potential utilization in Power system monitoring where stray magnetic field is abundant and readily available. The designed harvester employs multilayered Mu-Metal based cone shaped core to maximize magnetic flux density. To achieve the final design, this work investigates magnetic flux concentration ability of various geometries and material properties in magnetic flux conditions typical to overhead 11 kV power distribution circuits. Impact of layers in core-coil region of harvesting coil on magnetic flux concentration is evaluated by means of Finite Element analysis. Resultantly, the …

Advanced Prediction Of Events And Temporal Expressions In Medical Text Using The Jena Api: Integrating Ontologies And Deep Learning, Hafida Tiaiba, Lyazid Sabri, Okba Kazar

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

The automatic recognition of medical concepts and temporal expressions in narrative clinical text enhances the utility of electronic health records (EHRs) and supports clinical decision-making and research. However, challenges arise due to the complexity of medical language, ambiguity of terms, and variability in expression. To address these issues, the use of medical ontologies significantly improves data management in healthcare. A novel approach integrates various medical ontologies covering drugs, symptoms, diseases, anatomy, disease drivers, and food, and with convolutional neural networks (CNNs) -including Standard, Transposed, and Separable convolution models (CONSEPTR)- to extract both medical events (e.g., clinical departments, treatments, problems) and …

Machine Learning Models Approach For The Quantitative Classification Of Ferricyanide Compound Using Electrochemical Detection With Cpe-Fe3o4nps, Süleyman Aşir, Nemah Abu Shama, Najya Maroof Saleem, Devri̇m Kayali, Kami̇l Di̇mi̇li̇ler

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Most common electrochemical analysis techniques used to evaluate enzymes, proteins, and heavy metals over a wide potential range include electrochemical impedance EIS, differential pulse voltammetry DPV, and square wave voltammetry SQWV. Machine leaning algorithms MLA are employed to classify the Potassium ferricyaniyde K3Fe(CN)6 concentrations using a modified carbon paste electrode CPE embedded with iron (II, III) oxide (Fe3O4) NPs. The CV, DPV, and SQWV voltametric data collected from all K3Fe(CN)6 concentrations were used as input data to the machine learning algorithms. Signaling current of K3Fe(CN)6 concentrations improved at Fe3O4 modified with nanoparticles NPs CPE in a comparison with the unmodified …

Balancing Anarchy And Efficiency: Partial Team Formations And Learning In Potential Games, Muhammed Sayin

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Non-cooperative multi-agent learning, focusing on individual rationality (anarchy), often falls short in achieving system-wide efficiency in potential games, a class of games with applications in decentralized control and optimization. On the other hand, cooperative approaches prioritize system efficiency but often via global coordination, which could be impractical, e.g., for large-scale and less controlled environments. To address this dilemma, we propose a novel framework that introduces partial team formations, allowing team members with shared objectives to coordinate their actions while maintaining team-wise rationality for improved system-wide efficiency without the burden of global coordination. We model such interactions as a multi-team game …

Eng 3011-001 Literacy Editing And Publishing, Colleen Abel

Spring 2025

No abstract provided.

Québec On The World Stage: Examining A Provincial Approach To Cultural Diplomacy, Sarah E. K. Smith, Alexandre Couture Gagnon

Political Science Faculty Publications

Cultural diplomacy is typically viewed as a state activity; however, substate actors shape the practice in significant ways. This article employs a neo-institutional policy analysis to explore how the provincial government of Québec advanced its cultural diplomacy, while engaging with the Canadian federal government, as well as international actors. Acknowledging overlapping claims on the cultural sector in Canada, we provide a chronological assessment of key cultural policy statements from Québec dating from the mid-twentieth century to present, placing these in context with federal developments. This assessment allows us to explore moments of friction when Québec’s efforts at global engagement challenged …

Dose–Response Of Tdcs Effects On Motor Learning And Cortical Excitability: A Preregistered Study, Gavin Hsu, Zhenous Hadi Jafari, Abdelrahman Ahmed, Dylan J. Edwards, Leonardo G. Cohen, Lucas C. Parra

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Multiple studies have demonstrated that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the primary motor cortex (M1) can influence corticospinal excitability and motor skill acquisition. However, the evidence for these effects is inconsistent, and a common neural substrate for these effects has not been directly demonstrated. To address this, we hypothesized that higher tDCS intensities would produce more robust effects, and uncover their relationship. In this preregistered study, 120 participants engaged in a motor skill learning task while receiving tDCS with posterior-to-anterior currents through M1. We employed a double-blind, between-subjects design, with groups of 4 mA, 6 mA, or sham stimulation, …

Alma Link Resolver Material Type Report 2023-2024, Andrée J. Rathemacher

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Statistics for 2023-2024 on the number of OpenURL requests by material type made to the Ex Libris Alma link resolver for items held by the University of Rhode Island Libraries.

Information provided includes Material Type, Number of Requests, Number of Clicked Requests, and % Clicks from Requests.

Family-Based Mindfulness: A Curriculum Guide For A Four-Week Program, Megan Hauser-Cleveland

Mindfulness Studies Theses

This thesis argues that, compared to a traditional parent-only mindful parenting program, a family-based mindfulness program will more effectively support parental caregivers in developing secure attachments with their adolescent children, which is essential for healthy youth development and well-being. The rationale for this project examines the development and outcomes of secure and insecure attachment, the impact of trauma on youth mental health and parenting practices, how mindfulness can support emotional regulation, and the benefits and concerns of mindful parenting programs. The creative project for this thesis draws from the literature to create a comprehensive format for a family-based mindfulness program …