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"Hopefully This Thing Is Legit:" Student Experiences Of Administrative Burden With A Promise Program, Rosa Maria Acevedo, Denisa Gándara, Sasha Smith

Journal of Student Financial Aid

Despite the expansion of tuition-free college (Promise) programs as a financial aid strategy, little is known about how students learn about, navigate, and experience them. This qualitative case study examines how second-year students encounter administrative burdens in a Promise program (PROMISE) at a large university that seeks to minimize compliance costs. Findings reveal a tradeoff between ease of access (low compliance costs) and program-related information (high learning costs). Minimal eligibility requirements contrast with limited marketing, leaving students misinformed about key aspects of their aid. Elevated learning and psychological costs generate stress and uncertainty. Despite these challenges, students draw on navigational, …

Readiness Roadblocks: Identifying Financial Challenges And Financial Wellness Among First-Year College Students, Vanessa Peña, Daniel J. Wilson, Susan P. Farruggia, Annette Wright, Aisha El-Amin

Journal of Student Financial Aid

This paper explores the financial challenges and financial wellness of first-year students from a large, public, urban research university in the Midwest. Utilizing a financial wellness lens, we uncover students’ financial preparation and identify key financial challenges they face in managing college expenses while exploring how institutions can better support students in understanding and planning for the financial costs of higher education. Our findings highlight students were encouraged to attend college but lacked financial preparation and support, limiting their ability to manage their college expenses; the financial advice and resources provided often did not align with students’ actual experiences and …

The Effectiveness Of Using The Steam Approach In Teaching Science On Developing Divergent Thinking And Deep Understanding Among Middle School Students, Dr. Saad Atiah Qadlah Alzahrani

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

The current study aimed to reveal the effectiveness of using the STEAM approach in teaching science in developing divergent thinking and deep understanding among middle school students. The experimental method was used. The study sample consisted of (64) students from the third intermediate grade, with (32) students in the experimental group and (32) students in the control group. The study tools, specifically the divergent thinking test and the deep understanding test, were applied, and the necessary information and data were collected and statistically analyzed. The results of the current study indicate that there are statistically significant differences at the (0.05) …

The Level Of Awareness Among Arabic Language Teachers In Secondary School Regarding Digital Green Education Strategies And Their Attitudes Towards Using Them In Teaching, Dr. Hanan Wanis Omair Al-Rabi

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

The current study aimed to identify the level of awareness among secondary school Arabic language teachers regarding digital green learning strategies and their attitudes towards using these strategies in teaching. The study adopted a descriptive approach. To achieve the study’s objectives, a list of digital green learning strategies, a questionnaire to assess awareness levels, and a scale measuring attitudes towards using digital green learning strategies in teaching were developed. The study was conducted on a sample of 72 teachers. The results showed that the overall level of awareness among Arabic language teachers regarding digital green learning strategies was moderate, and …

Requirements For Achieving Professional Competence Of Faculty Members At The University Of Bisha In Light Of The Kaizen Philosophy, Mohammad Eid Alshammari

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

The present research aimed to identify the requirements for achieving professional competence among faculty members at Bisha University in light of the Kaizen philosophy. The study employed a descriptive survey methodology. The research sample consisted of (427) faculty members, selected via a stratified random sampling method from a total population of (1,197), representing (36%) of the community. A questionnaire was developed as the primary research instrument to assess the sample’s responses regarding the requirements for professional competence based on the Kaizen philosophy,Key Findings,All research dimensions achieved a “Very High” rating, with an overall percentage weight of (87%). This reflects a …

The Structural Model Of The Relationships Between The Big Five Personality Traits, And Sports Fanaticism Among A Sample Of Students At King Abdulaziz University, Naif Mohammad Al Marwany, Dr. Abdulelah Mohammed Alqarni

University of Bisha Journal for Educational Sciences

This study examined the structural model of the relationships between the Big Five personality traits and sports fanaticism among King Abdulaziz University students and identified the prevalence of fanaticism. The descriptive-analytical method with a structural equation model (SEM) was employed. The sample consisted of 470 students (217 males, 253 females) selected randomly. Instruments used were the Big Five Inventory (BFI), translated by the researcher (2024) and based on John, Naumann, & Soto (2008), and Harez’s (2014) short Sports Fanaticism Scale. Results indicated that 23.11% of females and 28.37% of males were classified as sports fanatics. Findings supported the first proposed …

Digging Deep Into Curation: A Guide To Creating A Local Fossil Museum, Syd Joheim, René Shroat-Lewis

Research and Creative Works Expo

In Arkansas, the dissemination of educational content related to evolution and natural history is often constrained by prevailing cultural dynamics. This has resulted in a significant gap in the exposure of primary and secondary school students to foundational concepts in natural history and physical sciences. Even the state’s most popular science and history museums often intentionally exclude exhibits that risk upsetting a large portion of their visitors, further exacerbating the issue. As a consequence, many children do not receive proper education on natural history and physical sciences.  To address this educational deficiency, researchers identified and cataloged specimens from a collection …

Letters, Tamela Herczeg

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Lloyd C. Clark from Tamela Herczeg, Executive Director of the UTA Alumni Association, requesting a check for the remaining balance of his scholarship. Response letter from Lloyd with a $110 reimbursement check to the UTA Alumni Association for the Journalism Scholarship.

Letters, Tamela Herczeg

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Lloyd C. Clark from Tamela Herczeg, Executive Director of the UTA Alumni Association, requesting a check for his scholarship to reimburse the Alumni Association. Letter from Lloyd C. Clark to Tamela Herczeg with a $100 contribution check to the UTA Alumni Association for the Journalism Scholarship.

Letter And Article, Lloyd C. Clark

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Christy Robinson from Lloyd C. Clark, inviting her to the Distinguished Alumni Gala, and a copy of a section written by him on the Daily News-Sun.

Letter To Marina, Lloyd C. Clark

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Marina Martinez from Lloyd C. Clark regarding the Journalism Scholarship she was awarded.

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“Teas[Ing] The Patient Needle:” Needlework, Intersectionality, And Kinesthetic Memory Sites In Elizabeth Barrett Browning’S Aurora Leigh, Grace Lukens

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The Streamlined Illusion: Addressing Progress And Superficiality In U.S. Industrial Design, Misha Maryan

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Dystopian Futures And Institutional Control: Totalitarianism In The Circle And Station Eleven, Allison Lutz

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‘Queer Intentions’: The Effect Of Fan Culture On Rewriting Queer Representations In Media, Ava King

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Prospek Penerapan Pp No. 35 Tahun 2007 Sebagai Pengaturan Insentif Perpajakan Untuk Mendorong Peningkatan R&D, Brian Amy Prastyo

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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When The Second Amendment Meets The Third Dimension: Bruen In The Age Of 3d-Printed Firearms, Andrew Touma

Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy Sidebar

3D-printed firearms pose a serious threat to the public by allowing individuals to circumvent traditional regulatory safeguards. Although the first shot from a 3D-printed firearm was over a decade ago, these weapons continue to exploit gaps in the federal regulatory scheme. In the meantime, state governments have adopted a variety of approaches to regulating 3D-printed firearms. As 3D printing pushes firearms technology into the future, the Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen directs Second Amendment doctrine to look to history, leaving questions over whether a decidedly historical methodology could effectively adapt to technological …

No Cuts: How Hayao Miyazaki Highlights The United States’ Inadequacy In Protecting Foreign Authors’ Integrity, Bridget Johns

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

Although the United States joined the Berne Convention in 1989, U.S. copyright law reflects a restricted approach to moral rights protection. Unlike many Berne signatories, the U.S. largely frames copyright as an economic right rather than as a way to protect artistic integrity. Japanese law, by contrast, treats moral rights as central to creative work protections, emphasizing the importance of the work’s dignity and author’s intent. This incongruity has significant consequences in the globalized era, particularly when foreign works are distributed within the U.S. Weak statutory moral rights protections leave authors vulnerable to misattribution and distortion without meaningful recourse. This …

What The Court Tells Reporters: A Discourse Analysis Of Press Interviews With The Justices Since 2000, Brown James

UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

The Supreme Court of the United States is among the most influential institutions in American life, yet it is also well known to be one of the most secluded and inaccessible. By and large, the justices only pass their thoughts and decision-making processes to the public via their official written opinions, and seldom grant interviews to reporters. General press coverage of the Court has been given considerable scholarly attention, but the limited interviews the justices grant to the press receive comparatively little attention. This article examines those interviews by analyzing 82 press interviews with active and retired justices from 2000 …

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UC Law SF Communications and Entertainment Journal

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The Myth Of Long-Standing Precedent, Max Stul Oppenheimer

St. Mary's Law Journal

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Investigation Of The Distribution Of The Mental Load Of Household Invisible Labor Tasks, Taylor Ann Kormes

ETD Collection

Parenting can be a stressful time. There are many factors that can influence how burdened a parent feels. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mental load of invisible labor household tasks undertaken by adult parents in the United States. This was accomplished by administering a survey that integrated a household task instrument to measure mental load and demographic information. The survey was distributed online via social media. Participants took the survey on Qualtrics. 161 participants responded to the survey. After removing participants who did not complete vital parts of the survey, 123 participants’ data were left for …

Indirect Competitive Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay For The Detection Of Enrofloxacin Residues In Animal-Derived Food, Huang Jiaxiang, Li Yanfei, Wang Kaile, Zhang Min, Wang Yao, Kang Huaibin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a highly sensitive indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ic-ELISA) for detecting enrofloxacin (ENR) residues in animal-derived food. [Methods] ENR was conjugated with keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) using the carbodiimide method to prepare an immunogen, and New Zealand white rabbits were immunized to produce high-sensitivity antibodies. Based on this, the detection system was optimized to establish ic-ELISA, the detection performance was evaluated, and spiked recovery tests were conducted in animal-derived food. [Results] Under the optimized conditions of coating antigen concentration at 0.25 μg/mL, antibody dilution of 1∶40 000, secondary antibody dilution of 1∶5 000, primary antibody incubation for …

Dilemma Of Food Safety Information Release In The Protection Of Consumer Rights And Interests, Kong Fei

Food and Machinery

From the perspective of consumer rights protection, and in light of the existing institutional mechanisms and practical conditions in the field of food safety, this study finds that the current release of food safety information faces several dilemmas, including insufficient transparency in government food safety information disclosure systems, relatively single channels for information dissemination, and a relatively lagging public opinion monitoring system. In response to these dilemmas, solutions can be proposed from three distinct dimensions. First, enhancing the transparency of the government food safety information release system, namely by clearly defining the responsibilities of various departments and enriching the types …

Bearing Fault Detection Of Fruit Puree Packing Machine Based On Multi-Channel Depth Residual Graph Neural Network, Yan Shengli, Fu Hui, Li Hao

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To address the issue of bearing failure in fruit puree packaging machines operating in complex work environments. [Methods] This study proposes a method of bearing fault detection of fruit puree packing machine based on multi-channel depth residual graph neural network. First, it uses the Cmor wavelet to complete signal preprocessing, and converts the original one-dimensional bearing fault signal samples into two-dimensional time-frequency graph signals. Second, the study designs the multi-channel feature extraction module, which reduces the number of parameters and enhances the data interaction between each channel, so as to effectively extract the two-dimensional time-frequency spectrum information of the …

Automatic Sorting System For Citrus Fruits Based On Machine Vision Algorithms And Intelligent Camera, Li Lei, Gao Yanling, Hou Yakun, Liu Zihui

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To achieve the automatic sorting of citrus fruits. A smart sorting system combining machine vision algorithms and an intelligent camera is designed. [Methods] The system is composed of a detection room, an intelligent camera, a mirror, a lighting system and rollers (including conveyor belts). The intelligent camera is equipped with a microprocessor, which can capture and process images without a dedicated computer. The lighting system consists of LED light strips positioned above the fruits, operating in stroboscopic mode synchronized with the camera to ensure uniform and stable illumination. For the captured fruit images, machine vision algorithms are applied to …

Non-Destructive Prediction About Storage Quality Of Prunes In Xinjiang Using Visible And Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Technology, Wen Long, Zhang Hui, Lai Lisi

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a prediction model for the soluble solid content (SSC) and firmness of prunes in Xinjiang using visible and near-infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy, enabling nondestructive and accurate evaluation of the internal quality of the fruit. [Methods] Taking 280 prunes in Xinjiang as research samples, the study collects Vis-NIR reflectance spectra at different storage periods with a near-infrared system. Principal component analysis-Mahalanobis distance (PCA-MD) is applied to eliminate abnormal samples. Then, the remaining dataset is divided into a calibration set and a prediction set at a ratio of 3∶1 using the Kennard-Stone (K-S) algorithm. Partial least squares (PLS) and support …

Intelligent Defect Detection On Peanut Surfaces Based On Improved Yolo V 7, Tian Boxuan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To propose an intelligent defect detection method based on an improved YOLOv7 model for the challenges of strong polymorphism in peanut surface defects and insufficient accuracy of traditional visual inspection methods. [Methods] A cross-channel attention mechanism is integrated to enhance local feature response. Then, a bidirectional feature pyramid is constructed to improve multi-scale defect fusion. Additionally, an angle constraint loss function is introduced to optimize irregular object localization. Furthermore, the model is optimized using an industrial-grade sample library combined with data augmentation strategies. [Results] The improved model achieves a precision of 0.917, a recall of 0.903, [email protected] of 0.948, …