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Deeds That Demons Would Be Ashamed Of: The Kkk, Justice, And Bystanders., Michael J. Aaron

The Gettysburg College Journal of the Civil War Era

Abstract: The Ku Klux Klan used a number of tactics to impact the judicial system of the South, tactics that can be seen in public interviews of Congress’s Report of the Joint Select Committee to Inquire into the Condition of Affairs in the Late Insurrectionary States. Intimidation was a powerful and widespread strategy of the KKK to create fear and inhibit the judicial system. Deception was also key to KKK activities, as many times KKK crimes went unprosecuted due to the secrecy of the offenders. Some popular support for what the KKK stood for and judges who were either ineffective …

Echoes Of Antiquity: The Romanticization Of The Classical World Through Architecture In The Old South, Cait Gurley

The Gettysburg College Journal of the Civil War Era

In the aftermath of the Civil War, the American South looked to the Ancient World as cultural and ideological model. Specifically, the Old South conceptualized Ancient Greece as a glorious land filled with honorable heroes who defended their home and way of life. Confederates utilized formal education in Classical studies to instruct the public on its ideologies. However, the economic downturn immediately following the Civil War forced Confederates to find another means of disseminating their ideologies to the public. Thus, in Reconstruction, ancient Greek-inspired architecture, as demonstrated in the Nashville Parthenon, acted as a vehicle for transporting ideologies. Yet, the …

“A Wise Ending To A Singularly Foolish Beginning”: An Analysis Of The Chiriqui Colonization Project, Hayden C. Strittmatter

The Gettysburg College Journal of the Civil War Era

Ambrose Thompson, a Pennsylvanian entrepreneur, aimed to profit from his title to coal-rich lands in Chiriqui by negotiating with several presidential administrations. Thompson’s plan during the Buchanan presidency centered on constructing naval bases and extracting resources for the navy. Although the Buchanan administration withheld their approval of the scheme, Thompson pounced on the opportunity to renew conversations about his colonization project with President Lincoln. This article examines how Thompson targeted Lincoln's racial and political ideologies in letters to launch the project and explores the factors that ultimately molded Lincoln’s decision to abandon the Chiriqui scheme during the Civil War.

Authoritarian Strategic Alignments In The Ukraine War: Russia, Iran, North Korea, And China, Yasin Çağlar Kaya, Yunus Emre Aydin

Journal of Strategic Security

This article explores how Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea have adapted their strategies during the Ukraine war. Rather than forming treaty-based alliances, they have turned to flexible partnerships shaped by sanctions evasion, arms transfers, and coordinated diplomacy. The framework draws on concepts such as authoritarian solidarity, hedging, norm subsidiarity, and wartime strategic learning, and the analysis focuses on four domains of cooperation: defense industries, finance, information operations, and institutional platforms. Empirical cases highlight Iran’s drone supplies, North Korea’s transfer of artillery and munitions, and China’s provision of economic lifelines, with Russia serving as the central coordinator. These relationships display …

Surveying New Battlegrounds: Ukraine And The Future Of Cognitive Warfare, Chad M. Briggs, Anita Tusor

Journal of Strategic Security

Cognitive warfare (CW) has emerged as a decisive battlespace in modern conflict, shifting the focus from physical terrain to the perceptions and resilience of societies. This article analyzes the Russian Federation's application of CW in Ukraine since 2013, contrasting it with the strategic concepts developed by the People's Republic of China (PRC). Russia's approach, rooted in Soviet-era maskirovka and reflexive control, integrates cyber operations, disinformation, and the use of non-state proxies, including private military companies, organized crime, and the Russian Orthodox Church, to destabilize adversaries and manufacture uncertainty. In response, Ukraine has demonstrated remarkable resilience through a whole-of-society mobilization, effectively …

Right Attributions To Rivers: From Bio-Cultural Rights To The Rights Of Future Generations, Danny Marrero

Philosophy Faculty Publications

The research shows how the movement of the rights of rivers has open new spaces for subjugated people in Latin America such as Afro-decendent communities, indigenous communities, or the future generations to inject radically different legal and philosophical traditions. The research explores two pioneer cases of right attributions to rivers: Comunidades Afrodescendientes del Rio Atrato v. Presidencia de la Republica de Colombia (Afro-Colombian Indigenous Communities of the Atrato river v. Presidency of the Republic of Colombia) and Las Generaciones Futuras v. Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y Desarollo Sostenible (Future Generations v. The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development). These cases …

Standing And Prosecutorial Discretion: Why The Doctrine Of Standing Precludes Challenges To Categorical Non-Enforcement, Michael Diamandakis

UC Law Constitutional Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Laryngeal Hypersensitivity From The Perspective Of Pain Science: An Integrative Review Of Empirical Studies On Associated Factors And Processes, William Saint-Jules, Hugo Massé-Alarie, Nicole Y. K. Li-Jessen, Maude Desjardins

Revues de littérature, synthèses de connaissances

Objective

Laryngeal hypersensitivity (LHS) is a state of heightened sensorimotor response to stimuli in the upper airway. Although its clinical picture is becoming progressively clearer with recent research progress, specificities about its associated factors and processes remain to be clarified. The aim of this integrative review was to synthesize published empirical data from human studies on LHS, focusing on related factors and pathophysiology.

Study Design and Data Sources

Integrative review of the literature; Pubmed, EMBASE, and Web of Science.

Methods

Keywords associated with the following three main concepts were used to query databases: (1) manifestations potentially associated with an irritable …

A Comparative Study Of Social Interactions In Social Studies Classrooms In Buffalo, New York & Siena, Italy, Abagail Alex

International Professional Development Partnerships (IPDP) Consortium

Through Buffalo State University’s IPDS (International Professional Development Schools) program, I completed my second student teaching placement in a Social Studies classroom at the International School of Siena. This research study compares social interactions in Social Studies classrooms in Italy and the United States, focusing on how classroom rules and management strategies impact student-teacher relationships, peer interactions, and the overall classroom environment. Findings and conclusions offer valuable insights for educators in Western New York, where classrooms are diverse, and suggest culturally responsive teaching practices that could improve classroom dynamics in the Buffalo area.

Volume 23, Santa Clara Journal Of International Law

Santa Clara Journal of International Law Masthead Archive

No abstract provided.

Pediatric Hearing Loss: Screening For Developmental Delays Among Children With Hearing Aids, Kelsey Wallace

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Children with hearing impairments are at risk for developmental delay, and research has shown that children born with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) are at a higher risk for delays in motor, sensory, and social skills development. The literature points to an obvious impact of hearing loss on development, but also a lack of screening for this phenomenon beyond language development skills. A doctoral capstone project was conducted to pilot a process for the implementation of developmental screening for children with hearing aids (HAs), as well as subsequent therapy referrals and parent education, in collaboration with a hospital-based pediatric audiology department. …

Toward A More Accountable And Inclusive Vision Of Health Ethics: Navigating Complexity In Contemporary Clinical Practice, Peter A. Depergola Ii

Journal of Health Ethics

Editor's introduction to Vol. 21, No. 1 of the Journal of Health Ethics.

The Ethics Of Student Attrition In Healthcare Education Programs, Kent Haina Jr, Peter A. Depergola Ii

Journal of Health Ethics

Student attrition is a problem in healthcare education programs, but there is little in the literature regarding the organizational ethics of lowering it. Some argue that lowering attrition is unethical, because it would lower academic and professional standards, potentially impacting patient care. Others say students deserve to make decisions about when to leave a course of study. However, these arguments ignore inequities in attrition, as well as the conflicts of interest in, and moral obligations of colleges and universities. Lowering attrition rates in healthcare education programs is inherently ethical because it levels the playing field for underrepresented minorities that disproportionately …

The Ethical Impermissibility Of Implanting Embryos That Carry The Genetic Markers For Deafness, Cat Mastalerz

Journal of Health Ethics

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is a reproductive procedure that involves testing embryos conceived by in vitro fertilization for genetic conditions, including cystic fibrosis, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, and controversially deafness. This paper examines the ethical dilemma surrounding parents using this technology to select for and choose to implant an embryo that carries the genetic markers for deafness. Disability and impairment are discussed, followed by an in-depth analysis of the role of Deaf culture, including the perspective of hearing children of deaf adults. The effect of deafness on life opportunities is then viewed through the lens of the child’s right to an open …

Characterization Of Cancer Cell Migration Through Brain Vascular Endothelium Model, Malak Taysser Al-Noubani

2025 Fall Honors Capstones Projects - Archive

One of the hallmarks of cancer is increased vessel growth to feed the tumor’s rapid expansion. The newly formed blood vessels are immature and often leaky due to structural and functional abnormalities. This leads to ineffective anti-cancer drug delivery and provides tumor cells with additional opportunities to metastasize. We propose to develop an in vitro vascular endothelium model and introduce aggressive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells to mimic the tumor environment, utilizing a Transwell migration assay. The impact of TNBC cells on vessel permeability will be assessed by staining for tight junction proteins, and the migratory capabilities of TNBC cells …

Social-Emotional Activities To Decrease Problematic Behaviors, Ages 3-5, Michael Perez

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this capstone experience is to implement social-emotional activities into specific classrooms of a local daycare center for preschoolers ages three to five years old that are both easy to implement by the teachers and are well received by the children. The overall goals of this capstone are as follows: To develop social emotional training materials for teachers. To help teachers develop evidence-based strategies to develop social-emotional learning in the classroom. To gain a thorough understanding of the social emotional milestones in children ages three to five and how those behaviors manifest in the classroom to facilitate proficiency …

Nurturing Potential: Building Teacher Capacity To Support Infant Developmentin Low Income Daycares, Jeanae A. Williams

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Nurturing Potential: Building Teacher Capacity to Support Infant Development in Low Income Daycares

Jeanae Williams, OTDS

Faculty Mentor: Kelly McGloon, PhD, OTR/L

ABRSTRACT:

Early childcare centers play a critical role in fostering young children’s learning and development. Each year, approximately 600,000 infants are born at risk for developmental delays, yet less than 50% are identified early. Early detection and support are crucial in reducing long-term developmental challenges and improving outcomes for reaching milestones. This capstone project aims to enhance the capacity of infant classroom teachers in low-income daycare settings by providing education on typical development and increasing awareness of resources …

Enhancing Caregiver Understanding Of Pediatric Spasticity Through Multimodal Educational Resources, Maia Grams

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

Spasticity is a highly complex neuromuscular impairment, which can make it a particularly difficult topic for caregivers to fully understand and manage without appropriate support and education. This capstone project was completed at a pediatric outpatient therapy clinic under the mentorship of an occupational therapist who specializes in neuro-related conditions. Following a clinical needs analysis, this project was designed to address a specific need: the limited availability of clear, accessible educational resources related to spasticity for caregivers.

The purpose of the project was to increase access to spasticity-related education by developing multimodal resources that rehabilitation therapists could easily distribute to …

Occupational Therapy In Oncology: Enhancing Quality Of Life For Head And Neck Cancer Survivors, Anna C. Hildebrand

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

This occupational therapy capstone project was completed through collaboration with a site that aims to eradicate cancer through multidisciplinary patient care, innovative research, and education and training. The purpose of the project is to improve the quality of life (QoL) in Head and Neck Cancer survivors through resources created to enhance self-efficacy, symptom management, and overall well-being throughout the cancer trajectory. The project included the goal of furthering the health care team’s understanding of occupational therapy’s role within the cancer population, specifically HNC, by providing these supportive resources. Educational patient handouts were distributed to HNC care providers to then distribute …

Protestant Resistance And Catholic Resilience: The Notre Dame Riot Of 1924, Jacob Rooney

Tenor of Our Times

On a cool spring morning in 1924, a herd of Notre Dame students crowded the streets outside of the local Ku Klux Klan headquarters. When the students began to attack the hooded Klansmen, a full-scale riot ensued throughout the city. As the rioting began to subside, pro-Klan organizations and newspapers began to broadcast this riot as an attack on both Protestantism and American values. By looking at the responses of Klansmen, the riot and its aftermath can be understood as part of the larger context of American anti-Catholicism. The narrative of the riot helps show us how fear mixed with …

The Key Revolutionary Element: The Development Of Russia’S Military And The Vitality Of The Russian Soldier To Revolution, Max C. Jones

Tenor of Our Times

This paper looks at the substantial role the Russian Military played in the events leading up to and during the February Revolution in 1917 in Russia. It looks at the military history of Russia prior to the February Revolution (from Peter the Great-Nicholas II) and how certain decisions and events in that timespan created a military that was completely unprepared for the total war of WWI. The paper takes closer looks at the Crimean War and the Russo-Japanese War/1905 Revolution, in which significant changes in the military occurred but, as is seen in the outcome of WWI, were not enough …

Dream Of Gangland: The Successful Life And Passing Of Jonny Torrio, Brantley K. Anderson

Tenor of Our Times

Johnny Torrio was one of the most interesting individuals to exist in the field of organized crime in Chicago. There were several factors that contributed to this fascination, not limited to the revenue he obtained through his illicit activities. He would be one of the only gang leaders to survive long enough to die of natural causes, an ending every mob boss would strive for. Historical records and accounts reveal that his mindset around crime, as well as his organizational strategy and interpersonal efforts, are, in part, reasons for his successful life and death. Comparison of other mob bosses of …

Tallgrass Prairie Center 2024-2025 Highlights, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Annual Reports

Contents:

--- Staff
--- From our Director
--- Iowa Roadside Management: Enhancing our public roadsides
--- Research and Restoration: Native seeds and methods for prairie reconstruction
--- Plant Materials: A prairie pedigree for Iowa’s roadsides and beyond
--- Irvine Prairie: Restoring a piece of the original Iowa landscape
--- Prairie on Farms: Making prairie practical
--- Prairie Roots Project: A deeper appreciation of the prairie ecosystem
--- Green Iowa AmeriCorps: Service members expand TPC capacity
--- A Hidden Gem - UNI's Biological Preserves: A legacy of service and partnership
--- UNI Students at the TPC: Practical experience in support of …

The Irony Of Humphrey's Executor & The Separation Of Powers Doctrine, Nicholas R. Barrow

St. Thomas Law Review

The vestiges of the Humphrey’s Executor1 exception for independent agencies are crumbling. Just as with Chevron, the Roberts Court—particularly in the turbulent wake of Free Enterprise, Lucia, and Seila Law—has seemed to suggest that Humphrey’s days are numbered. When Consumers’ Research v. Consumer Product Safety Commission finally arrived at the doorstep of the high Court, the inevitable had seemingly arrived—Humphrey’s was finally to fall. Yet there were not four votes to hear the case. The Fifth Circuit was so hotly divided amongst itself as to Humphrey’s continued meaning and applicability to modern administrative agencies that a bare-thin majority (9-8) concluded …

Clarifying The Constitutional Boundaries Of Income Taxation After Moore V. United States, Catherine Gluchowski

St. Thomas Law Review

Despite the significance of the term “income,” both the United States Supreme Court and the Internal Revenue Code do not provide an explicit definition of the term. This ambiguity causes the constitutionality of income taxation to remain a contested issue. Central to this ongoing debate is the issue of realization as a prerequisite for income taxation, exemplified by the case of Moore v. United States. In a landmark decision, the Ninth Circuit ruled that realization is not a constitutional requirement for Congress to impose a tax exempt from apportionment under the Sixteenth Amendment. This decision marked a pivotal departure from …

Makeup And Made-Up Protection: Unveiling The Need For Stronger Legal Protections Against Makeup Dupes Within The Luxury Beauty Industry, Crystal Couso

St. Thomas Law Review

To strengthen trademark protections for luxury beauty brands against makeup dupes, this Comment proposes amending the Lanham Act to combat the rise of makeup dupes. Part II provides a brief background on trade dress laws and the elements required to establish a claim under the Lanham Act. Part III highlights the current inadequacies of the current trade dress protections afforded by the Lanham Act, including its failure to account for generic product designs and the irrelevance of consumer confusion in makeup dupe cases. Part IV proposes a novel solution to modify the Lanham Act to accommodate the makeup dupe phenomenon. …

Courting Bias: Effects Of Gender Socialization And Judges' Genders On Litigants And The Judiciary, Ellie Barmes

Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality

No abstract provided.

Awake And Affected: Cultural And Socioeconomic Impacts On Sleep Insufficiency In Modern-Day Ohio, Nehal Mittal, Marina Shenouda

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Background: Previous literature explores factors such as urban environments, screen use and stress negatively impact sleep quality in American adults. However, there is a lack of demographic focus on non-white, low-income populations specifically related to sleep. There is a growing need for targeted interventions to address increasingly prevalent disparities.
Objective: Our study aims to look deeper into race, age, and socioeconomic status and other demographic factors that may affect sleep health.
Results: Our analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between insufficient sleep and selfreported poor or fair health (r = .728) and a moderate positive correlation with unemployment (r = …

Examining Low Mammogram Rates In Native American Populations In Arizona And New Mexico, Mason Berges, Ayesha Ahmad

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Introduction: Despite improvements in technology over the last several decades, breast cancer incidence and mortality rates have remained steady among the Native American population. This is in direct contrast to the general United States population which has seen substantial decreases in these incidence and mortality rates. A key factor in eliminating breast cancer and saving lives is undergoing mammogram screenings. While mammogram screenings are of crucial importance, many Native American women lack equitable access to healthcare resources and as a result face unnecessary health challenges. Several social determinants of health could be playing a key role in these mammogram screening …

Social And Structural Determinants Of Mammography Screening Rates Among Female Medicare Beneficiaries: A Retrospective Analysis, Stephen Fuglsang, Rakhsha Khatri

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Introduction: Despite Medicare fully covering annual mammogram costs, less than one half of female Ohio residents aged 65-74 sought yearly mammograms. As such, our analyses explore which social and structural determinants of health predict the likelihood that a woman aged 65-74 on Medicare will receive an annual mammogram.
Methods: This retrospective analysis utilized data from the County Health Rankings database, focusing on female Medicare enrollees aged 65-74. Mammography screening rates were compared across counties within Ohio, Michigan, and Missouri. Pearson and Spearman correlation tests were employed to examine relationships between English non-proficiency, high school graduation rates, residential segregation, primary care …