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Reevaluating Force Majeure Clauses In The Aftermath Of The Covid-19 Pandemic And Its Implications On The Entertainment Industry, Esther Animalu

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Protecting What's Yours: Rights, Risks, And Realities In Ip And Entertainment, Fordham Iplj

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Ozempic Paradox: How Much Is Too Much In The Race For Weight Loss And Diabetes Treatment?, Jack Bekos

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Right To (Digital) Identity, Sarah M. Snow

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

Identity verification is a prerequisite for full participation in modern society. Access to financial services, employment, housing, healthcare, education, and civic engagement all hinge on an individual’s ability to prove their identity. Millions of Americans—particularly marginalized groups—struggle with the rigid, bureaucratic, and often discriminatory processes of traditional identity verification systems. Without legally recognized identification, individuals are effectively excluded from economic and civic life. This Note argues that the ability to prove one’s identity is a protected interest. It proposes adoption of a federal Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) as a legal and technological mechanism to guarantee all Americans have access to a …

Understanding And Doing Research In Education & The Social Sciences, Phillip A. Olt, Yaprak Dalat Ward, Kevin Splichal, Reade L. Dowda, Elliot Isom

All Open Educational Resources

The purpose of this book is to provide an open-access, free textbook for initial learning about research for students in the social sciences and related professional fields (such as education, social work, business, or nursing).

This OER was updated in 2026 to include accessibility updates.

Legal Practice 2.0: Emerging Technology And The Law, John Haried

Western New England Law Review

This article examines the legal profession's transition into "Legal Practice 2.0," where lawyers maintain the same fundamental goals and requirements but conduct business through emerging technologies that affect every aspect of legal practice. This piece was written by Attorney John Haried specifically for publication following his presentation at the 2024 Western New England Law Review Symposium.

Bruce K. Miller (1945–2024): A Tribute, Harris Freeman

Western New England Law Review

A Tribute to Bruce K. Miller, who served on the Western New England University Law School faculty from 1980 until his retirement in 2020. Throughout his tenure Bruce fully committed himself to advancing the Law School’s pedagogy, scholarship and social justice mission.

Using An Archival Collection In A Student Research And Creative Activity Fair: The Lourdes Gouveia Papers At The University Of Nebraska At Omaha, Claire Du Laney Dunker

Criss Library Faculty Publications

During the Spring 2022 semester, Claire Du Laney, Outreach Archivist at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Archives and Special Collections (ASC), worked with Dr. Brett Kyle and students in International Relations in Latin America (PSCI4280) to introduce political science students to primary source research.[1] Using the Lourdes Gouveia Papers (UNO-0234), students conducted archival research and incorporated those skills into their final projects.[2] The Lourdes Gouveia Papers are the research collection of Dr. Lourdes Gouveia, a UNO professor and founding director of the Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS), who studied Latinx immigrants in the Nebraska meat-packing industry from …

Development Of Nanoemulsion Formulation Incorporating Copaiba Oleoresin And Cidofovir To Enhance Skin Permeability In Topical Application For Hpv-Related Skin Conditions, Mansi Dilip More

Master’s Theses - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

The objective of this study was to develop a 1% cidofovir-loaded copaiba oleoresin nanoemulsion and evaluate its potential to enhance topical drug permeability for the treatment of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-associated skin conditions. The formulation combined the antiviral properties of cidofovir with the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial characteristics of copaiba oil to improve drug delivery and therapeutic efficacy.

Nanoemulsions were prepared using a probe sonication method. Seven formulations (F1–F7) with varying compositions were initially evaluated for particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), stability, and transparency. Among these, formulation F7 exhibited a mean particle size of 56.1 ± 3.12 nm, a PDI of 0.126 …

Can Eastern Wisdom Solve Western Problems? A Book Review On Sun Tzu’S “The Art Of War”, Tian Qin

Health Care Administration Faculty Research

This paper explores how Eastern philosophical wisdom, specifically Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, can be applied to address modern Western organizational challenges. By drawing parallels between Sun Tzu’s military strategies and Bolman and Deal’s (2008) organizational theory—particularly the structural, political, and human resource frames—the review highlights how strategic evaluation, environmental awareness, and adaptive leadership can drive success in contemporary institutions. It critically examines Sun Tzu’s authoritative leadership style and its limitations, while emphasizing the continued relevance of strategic thinking, stakeholder analysis, and resource management in complex organizations such as higher education. The analysis suggests that while some of Sun …

Equipped To Manage Risk, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law, Law-Medicine Center

Case Law-Med

• Message from the co-directors
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In Brief, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law

In Brief

Table of Contents

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Pushing The Limits Of Fermi-Gbm Data, Stephen Lesage

Dissertations

The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) is a wide-field survey instrument in a low-Earth, low-inclination orbit. It contains twelve sodium iodide detectors and two bismuth germanate detectors which together span an energy range from ~8 keV to ~40 MeV and observe the entire unocculted sky (~70%). The highest resolution GBM data product is the time-tagged event data which has ~2 microseconds temporal resolution and 128 pseudo-logarithmically spaced spectral channels. All of these factors make Fermi the perfect instrument for detecting a wide variety of high-energy terrestrial and astrophysical phenomena. In this dissertation, I implement new data analysis techniques to explore …

Understanding The Behaviors Of Internal Short Circuit And Thermal Runaway Of Li-Ion Batteries Through In Situ Diagnosis And Modeling, Siyi Liu

Dissertations

Internal short circuit (ISC) caused thermal runaway is a critical challenge for Li-ion batteries that are widely used in various applications. However, currently, there is still a lack of understanding on how exactly an ISC triggers thermal runaway. ISC is a highly localized and transient phenomenon, hence, in situ diagnosis is important in understanding the development of ISC. In this work, experimental methods were developed for simultaneous in situ measurement of ISC temperature, ISC current, and ISC resistance during slow nail penetration of small single-layer Li-ion cells and large-format multiple-layer Li-ion cells. Furthermore, the experimental results of multiple-layer Li-ion cells …

Increase Successful Outcomes With Technology-Driven Mergers And Acquisitions : Prioritize Post-Merger Integration Risk Mitigation, Kingsley Eromosele Usianeneh

Dissertations

In the post-COVID-19 era, accelerated engineering advances including Artificial Intelligence (AI) have increased firm’s reliance on technology-driven mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as an expedient strategy to bolster their technological innovation capabilities, retain competitive advantage and ensure sustainability. However, many M&As fail to achieve their strategic goals because of persistent challenges during post-merger integration (PMI). This dissertation adopts and integrates chapter 2 – chapter 4 to identify, theorize, and proactively mitigate the primary recurring PMI challenges that impede successful technology-driven M&A outcomes. Chapter 2 adopts PRISMA guidelines, conducts a systematic literature review, identifies, and synthesizes four persistent PMI risk categories: (1) …

Optimization And Efficacy Of Car T Cells Derived From Newly Generated Anti-Cd22 Monoclonal Antibody For Blood Cancer Treatment, Wipawadee Ruengdej

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has revolutionized the treatment of B-cell malignancies. Nevertheless, relapse due to loss of CD19 expression remains a major clinical challenge. CD22 serves as an alternative target because of its consistent expression on malignant B cells, even in CD19-negative disease. Optimization of CD22-directed CAR design is therefore critical to enhance antitumor potency and persistence. Two novel anti-CD22 CAR constructs were generated from monoclonal antibody clones 24A7G6 and 29H9C8, each incorporating either a 4-1BB or CD28 costimulatory domain. The resulting CAR T cells were evaluated for proliferation, phenotype, and cytotoxicity against CD22-positive (Raji, Nalm-6) and CD22-negative …

Andrews University Press 2026 Booklist, Andrews University Press

Booklists

No abstract provided.

(2025) Curriculum Vitae Of David Kennedy, David Kennedy

Collected Papers of David Kennedy

No abstract provided.

A New Guide To Kf Modified: Kf Classification Modified For Use In Canadian And Common Law Law Libraries, F. Tim Knight, Janet M. Moss

Librarian Publications & Presentations

The revised and updated edition of the Guide to KF Classification Modified for Use in Canadian Law Libraries written by Janet M. Moss of the Gerard V. La Forest Law Library at the University of New Brunswick in 2004 and published in 2006 as an Occasional Paper by the Canadian Association of Law Libraries/L'Association canadienne des bibliothèques de droit. This revision clarifies the use of KF Modified, incorporates the enhancements and improvements that have been applied to the KF Modified classification scheme during the intervening years, and contributes to the consistent use of this classification scheme in law libraries using …

Understanding Math Proficiency Gaps, Mia Cha Bustamante

Education Masters Theses

As a sixth-grade teacher at a suburban elementary school in the Pacific Northwest, I observed that many students entered my classroom with significant gaps in foundational math skills. In Fall 2025, my classroom-based assessments revealed that a majority of my students were performing below grade level, particularly in numbers and operations in base ten- place value in decimals, multi-digit calculations and operations, and algebraic thinking- translating words to expressions, finding patterns, and solving multi-step problems. The purpose of this research is to investigate the question: How do student-reported experiences with foundational skill gaps, COVID-19 disruptions, and emotional factors help explain …

Picture-Mnemonics And Letter-Sound Fluency In Kindergarten, Bryn E. Alexander

Education Masters Theses

This action-research study examined whether embedded picture-mnemonic letter cards improved kindergarten students’ letter-sound accuracy, fluency, and enjoyment compared with plain alphabet cards. Twelve students in a private early-childhood school participated in a six-week intervention embedded within daily phonics instruction. Students were randomly assigned to either a control group using plain lowercase letter cards or an experimental group using embedded picture-mnemonic cards. Data were collected through baseline and post-intervention Letter-Sound Accuracy (LSA) and Letter-Sound Fluency (LSF) probes, weekly enjoyment ratings, and observational field notes. Results indicated that students using picture-mnemonic cards demonstrated notable gains in both accuracy and fluency, along with …

The Impact Of Structured Communication Check-Ins On Student Self-Direction And Work Completion In An Elementary School Resource Room, Tim Osburn

Education Masters Theses

The purpose of the project is to examine how structured communication check-ins may improve the self-direction and task completion of third, fourth, and fifth grade elementary students with IEPs. The intervention will consist of short, intentional check-ins at the beginning and end of each instructional session. During the opening check-in, one of the intervention students (3B, 4B, and 5B) will set a personal academic or behavioral goal for that session. At the end of the session, they will reflect on their progress, evaluate their effort, and discuss the strategies that either aided or impeded their success. Each check-in will last …

Effect Of Walking With An Active Ankle Exoskeleton On The Biomechanical Responses Of The Lumbar Spine, Jose E. Rubio, Junfei Tong, Aravind Sundaramurthy, Anup Pant, Sridevi Nagaraja, Meredith K. Owen, Michael A. Samaan, Brian W. Noehren, Jaques Reifman

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Objective: Musculoskeletal injuries pose a health threat to U.S. Service members. In particular, the physical demands of walking and running with load carriage contribute to a high incidence of musculoskeletal injuries of the lower back. Active ankle exoskeleton devices are promising technologies that may help mitigate the impact of load carriage on the incidence of these injuries. However, the safe extended use of these devices requires an understanding of their beneficial or detrimental effects on the lumbar spine. In this pilot study, we investigated the impact of walking with an ankle exoskeleton device on lumbar biomechanical responses.

Methods: We collected …

A Woman’S World Through The Lens Of Socialized Politics: How Accurate Knowledge Politically And Socially Empowers A Woman’S Autonomy, Claire G. Herzog

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Women have dealt with being perceived as inferior to men, defective, and in need of control. My research draws a connection between the ways societal beliefs, judicial action and political action interact with each other to reinforce and reproduce these limiting beliefs about women. The interaction between these institutions result in underlying policies that target women's rights, silencing their voices and sense of independence, all while aiming to control the female body completely. Despite the perception that modern society has moved away from the sexist beliefs that had been created and ingrained into society centuries ago, we are left with …

Grounded In Experience: A Collaborative Approach To Resource Development For Adults With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Morgan Kam

Doctoral Projects

Background: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a complex connective tissue disorder that significantly affects daily occupations, participation, and quality of life, yet early support for individuals pursuing or newly receiving a diagnosis remains limited. Occupational therapy (OT) is uniquely positioned to address these challenges through interventions that promote self-management and functional engagement.

Purpose: This project aimed to develop an experience- and evidence-informed educational resource for individuals undergoing or newly receiving an EDS diagnosis, while increasing awareness of OT’s role in managing this chronic, multisystemic condition.

Methods: A mixed-methods approach integrated qualitative insights from interviews, online support groups, and practitioner feedback. A …

Family-Level Impacts Of Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy For Children With Disabilities: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Pilot Study, Emily Canigiula

Doctoral Projects

Equine-assisted occupational therapy (EAOT) has been shown to enhance functional, social, and quality-of-life outcomes for children with disabilities (McDaniel Peters & Wood, 2017; Prieto et al., 2022). While child-focused outcomes are well documented, significantly less is known about how EAOT participation may influence caregivers and the broader family unit, as existing research largely prioritizes individual outcomes over family experiences (Peters et al., 2017; Tan & Simmonds, 2018; Trzmiel et al., 2019; Xiao et al., 2023). Emerging qualitative studies suggest potential family-level impacts including family engagement, reduced parental stress, and enhanced feelings of pride, empowerment, and connection (Kalmback et al., 2020; …

Applying Occupational Empowerment Principles In A Life Skills Program For Unhoused Transitional-Aged Youth: Feasibility And Early Outcomes, Eriza Navarro

Doctoral Projects

The purpose of this occupational therapy doctoral capstone project was to address a gap in community-based services for unhoused transitional-aged youth (TAY) by promoting life skill acquisition and supporting participation in meaningful activities in order to enhance self-efficacy. This project aimed to design, implement, and evaluate a structured occupation-based life skills program that builds upon existing services at a local drop-in center. The program incorporated life skill education and activity-based, experiential interventions tailored to meet the needs and learning styles of the population. Methods included conducting a needs assessment, developing the program curriculum, and piloting the 6-week program consisting of …

Promoting Participation And Self-Efficacy Among Youth With Disabilities In Community-Based Vocational Education, Allison Hollender

Doctoral Projects

Occupational therapy, with its focus on participation, contextual adaptation, and strength-based practice, is uniquely suited to support the growth and inclusion of youth in transition (Angell et al., 2018; Cahill et al., 2020; Carroll et al., 2025). Research indicates that transitional-aged youth (TAY) with disabilities, ages 14-24, are less likely to graduate from high school, pursue postsecondary education, or live independently (BLS, 2024; Cheng & Shaewitz, 2022; Cook et al., 2015). These disparities are compounded by occupational deprivation, or limited opportunities for meaningful participation, which can negatively impact long-term self-efficacy and belonging (Arbesman & Logsdon, 2011; Cahill et al., 2020). …

Identification Of Potential Prophylactic Medical Countermeasures Against Acute Radiation Syndrome (Ars), Kia T. Liermann-Wooldrik, Arpita Chatterjee, Elizabeth A. Kosmacek, Molly Myers, Oluwaseun Adebisi, Louise Monga-Wells, Liu Mei, Michelle P. Takacs, Patrick H. Dussault, Daniel R. Draney, Robert Powers, James W. Checco, Chittibabu Guda, Tomáš Helikar, David B. Berkowitz, Kenneth W. Bayles, Alan H. Epstein, Lynnette Cary, Daryl J. Murry, Rebecca E. Oberley-Deegan

Journal Articles: Pathology and Microbiology

Acute radiation syndrome (ARS) occurs when hematopoietic or gastrointestinal cells are damaged by radiation exposure causing DNA damage to the bone marrow and gastrointestinal epithelial stem cell populations. In these highly proliferative cell types, DNA damage inhibits stem cell repopulation. In humans and animals, this inability to regenerate stem cells is lethal. Within this manuscript, several compounds, Amifostine, Captopril, Ciprofloxacin, PrC-210, 5-AED (5-androstene-3β,17β-diol), and 5-AET (5-androstene-3β,7β,17B-triol), are assessed for their ability to protect against ARS in an in vitro and/or in vivo setting. ARS was accomplished by irradiating mouse bone marrow cells or rat intestinal epithelial (IEC-6) cells in vitro …

Health Sciences Tenure Criteria, Department Of Health Sciences, East Tennessee State University

Tenure and Promotion Criteria

No abstract provided.