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The Cowl - V. 89 N. 20 - April 30, 2026

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 89 No. 20 - April 30, 2026. 32 pages.

Research Remix: Teams, Tech, And Texts, Jaime Carbajal

UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo

The pedagogical innovation that enhanced student learning in the Research Methodologies in Health Sciences course is described as Integrated Digital Collaborative Inquiry-Based Learning (IDCIBL). The IDCIBL approach leveraged digital tools (lecture videos, podcasts, recorded poster presentations, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms), integrated journal article analysis, utilized research-informed active learning, and included team-based learning activities. The combination of multiple innovative strategies into the IDCIBL model intentionally transforms the educational environment and optimizes the student learning experience, relating to the TLC priority area of teaching and assessments in the age of Gen AI.

Bill Brand Interview By Alex Morris, April 6, 2026, Bill Brand, Alexander Morris

HIST 4798/5798: Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History

In this 2026 interview, Bill Brand, a former corporate executive and, since 2023, a trustee on the Ohio University Foundation Board, discusses his lifelong connections to Ohio University (OU) and Athens, Ohio. An OU alum, Brand earned a Bachelor of Science from the Scripps College of Communication in 1987. He discusses what about OU—from when he first visited in the early 80s up until now—has continued to entice him into involvement with the university. In particular, he touches on the strong sense of community within both the university and Athens as a whole, which he asserts serves as a safe …

Richard Vedder Interview By Alex Morris, February 27, 2026, Richard Vedder, Alexander Morris

HIST 4798/5798: Recording Memory: Methods and Uses of Oral History

In this 2026 interview, Richard Vedder, Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University, discusses his life in Athens and his career in economics. He has been continually affiliated with OU since 1965, when he joined the economics faculty immediately after completing his PHD at the University of Illinois. Some topics discussed are the evolution of both Athens and OU since his arrival, along with his memories of notable events on campus. Among such occurrences that Dr. Vedder provides anecdotes about are the protests against the Vietnam War, pushes by faculty for unionization, as well as the visit of notable …

Development Of Ispring Suite-Based Learning Media Using Dual Coding Theory For Arabic Vocabulary, Nafilah Afifah Zain, Muhammad Ardy Zaini, Mokhammad Miftakhul Huda, Taha Ramadan Ibrahim Zaghloul

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Backgrounds: Mastery of Arabic vocabulary is essential for language proficiency; however, instruction in Islamic senior high schools remains dominated by memorisation and drill methods, resulting in low retention and limited integration of cognitively grounded digital media. Objectives: This study aims to analyse students’ needs in Arabic vocabulary learning, examine the feasibility of iSpring-based learning media grounded in Dual Coding Theory, and test its effectiveness in improving vocabulary mastery. Methods: The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, combined with a one-group pre-test–post-test design. Data were collected through observations, interviews, questionnaires, and vocabulary tests, and analysed …

Artificial Intelligence In Education: Readiness, Perceptions, And Implementation In An Early Childhood Teacher Education Program At Universitas Mataram, Fahruddin Fahruddin, Mansur Hakim, Hasanuddin Chaer, Lale Dewi Nurlita Safitri

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Early Childhood Teacher Education Program (PGPAUD) requires complex pedagogical translation of content into concrete learning experiences. In this context, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to support prospective teachers in developing personalized learning media, generating age-appropriate instructional content, and simulating interactive environments aligned with children’s cognitive and socio-emotional development. Objective: This study aims to examine the readiness, perceptions, and implementation of AI in learning activities within the PGPAUD program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Mataram. Method: This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The participants consisted of lecturers and students of the PGPAUD program. Data were collected …

Reframing Arabic Reading Pedagogy Through Problem-Based Learning: An Intrinsic Case Study In Islamic Senior High School, Khoirotun Ni’Mah, Muhammad Samsul Ulum, Abdul Wahab Rosyidi, Muhammad Yakut Bainal Hajar

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Background: Arabic reading instruction in Madrasah Aliyah is often dominated by literal and transmissive approaches, limiting students’ engagement and higher-order thinking. Objective: This study aims to analyze the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Arabic reading instruction, focusing on student engagement, learning processes, and contextual factors influencing its application. Method: Employing a qualitative approach with an intrinsic case study design, this research involved two Arabic teachers and 30 purposively selected tenth-grade students. Data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: The findings reveal that PBL transforms reading instruction into a …

Ai-Based Environmental Economic - Modeling: A Case Of Germany (1994–2024), Zahraa Taha Naqee

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research aims to analyse the impact of economic and energy variables on carbon emissions in Germany during the period (1994–2024), within the framework of environmental economic modelling based on artificial intelligence techniques. The study is based on the hypothesis that the nature of the energy structure and the level of economic activity contribute to explaining changes in carbon dioxide emissions to varying degrees. To verify this hypothesis, an artificial neural network model was adopted to analyse the relationship between a set of independent variables represented by total energy consumption, total energy production, the proportion of renewable energy in total …

Comparison Of 1d-Convolution Neural Network And Hilbert Huang Transform-Based Features For Ecg Signal Classification, Baqir Ahmed Hussein, Rabab Abdulrida Saleh

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The electrocardiogram (ECG) signal is one of the primary biological signals used in the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias. However, conventional analysis and classification methods are often limited by the nonlinear and non-stationary nature of ECG signals. This research aims to evaluate the performance of a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D-CNN) and hybrid models that integrate Hilbert–Huang Transform (HHT)-based features with 1D-CNN for ECG signal classification. Five standard diagnostic categories (N, S, V, Q, and F) were considered. A comparative framework was developed, including a standalone 1D-CNN model and three hybrid models based on different HHT-derived features. Model performance was assessed …

Combined Hybrid Ardl-Garch-Bigru Model In Analyzing And Forecasting Currency In Circulation Issued By The Central Bank Of Iraq, Abdulrazzaq Tallal Akram, Omar Abdulmohsin Ali

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research examines the dynamics and forecasting performance of currency in circulation (CIC) in Iraq. It uses a theoretical framework that recognizes long-run equilibrium relationships, short-run adjustment, volatility clustering, and nonlinear patterns. These complexities limit the adequacy of traditional linear models and motivate hybrid approaches. Accordingly, a triple hybrid model is employed. This combines autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL), Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) with Generalized Error Distribution (GED) to capture heavy-tailed behavior, and Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (BIGRU). Stationarity is assessed using ADF tests. Residual diagnostic tests confirm heteroskedasticity, thereby justifying the inclusion of a GARCH component. The proposed model …

The Duality Of Presence And Absence In Al-Mutanabbi's Poetry (An Analytical Study), Maitham Razzaq Jabbar Al-Zurfi

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study examines the duality of presence and absence in Al-Mutanabbi’s poetry as a central framework for understanding his poetic, philosophical, and existential vision. The research aims to explore how these opposing yet interconnected concepts shape the poet’s perception of self, authority, and human existence. This study employs a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach by analyzing selected poems through thematic interpretation, stylistic analysis, and semiotic reading. The analysis focuses on figurative language, rhetorical structures, symbolism, irony, and contrast as poetic strategies used to construct meaning. The findings reveal that presence in Al-Mutanabbi’s poetry is represented through self-affirmation, heroism, power, and intellectual superiority, …

Penciptaan Seni Lukis Yang Terinspirasi Tokoh Blue Wing Dalam Novel The Shark Caller, Adin Vania Eka Putri, Fenny Rochbeind

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

Painting is a form of visual expression that functions as a medium for conveying ideas, emotions, and aesthetic experiences. This artistic creation research aims to visualize the character Blue Wing from Zillah Bethell’s novel The Shark Caller into decorative naïve style paintings. The novel was chosen as the source of inspiration because it presents the theme of a harmonious relationship between humans and the sea through the character of Blue Wing, who possesses a spiritual connection with sharks and the ocean as part of the cultural identity of Papua New Guinea society. The creative process was carried out through several …

Pergeseran Strategi Estetika Dan Teknik Batik Pesisiran Di Jawa Timur, Ony Setyawan, Andi Irawan

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

The batik industry has experienced significant development alongside changes in public perception toward batik products. Printing techniques, which are not officially recognized as traditional batik-making methods, have increasingly expanded in regions known as centers of textile and batik industries. Meanwhile, home-based batik industries face greater challenges as handmade products become less popular than mass-produced batik-patterned textiles. This study aims to examine the aesthetic shifts and technical adaptations employed by batik artisans in sustaining their businesses amid modern industrial competition.This research applies a qualitative approach using comparative study methods. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and literature review. The study focuses …

Media Kartu Kata Untuk Meningkatkan Penguasaan Kosakata Bahasa Arab Di Kelas Vii Mts Surya Buana, Adenia Almira, Nurul Murtadho, Lilik Nur Kholidah

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

Mastery of Arabic vocabulary is an essential aspect of language learning, especially for seventh-grade students who are still in the early stage of learning Arabic. However, low learning motivation and students’ lack of enthusiasm in memorizing vocabulary remain major challenges in the learning process. Therefore, innovative and enjoyable learning media are needed to increase student engagement. This study aimed to develop an interactive game-based word card media to support Arabic vocabulary mastery among seventh-grade students. The research employed the Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, which consists of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The research …

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Experiential Learning Untuk Melatih Keterampilan Berbicara Bahasa Jerman Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Jerman, Muhamad Ghifar Akbar Asir, Primardiana Hermilia Wijayati, Iwa Sobara

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study aims to describe the implementation of the Experiential Learning model in developing students’ German speaking skills and to identify students’ perceptions toward the implementation of the model. The Experiential Learning model emphasizes active student involvement through four learning stages, namely concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. This study employed an Action Research method in the Mündliche Kommunikation course. The research participants were students of the German Language Education Study Program at Universitas Negeri Malang, class of 2023, offering C. Data were collected through observation and questionnaires. Observation was used to obtain data regarding the implementation …

Koreografi Lingkungan Dalam Tari Kolosal Kidung Tengger Karya Heri Lentho, Paulina Merry Sugiharti, Robby Hidajat

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This article examines the choreography of Kidung Tengger, a dance work by Heri Prasetyo, popularly known as Heri Lentho. The work is performed in the Sea of Sand area of Mount Bromo and is closely related to the Yadnya Kasada ritual of the Tengger community. Kidung Tengger is inspired by the legend of Joko Seger and Roro Anteng, which serves as the narrative foundation for the arrangement of movement, music, vocal elements, properties, and performance structure. This study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through participatory observation, interviews with the choreographer, dancers, and musicians, and …

The Single Story In Translation: Domestication As A Tool Of Colonial And Neocolonial Hegemony, Younes Aich

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study examines how translation has been used to sustain colonial and neocolonial hegemony by producing reductive representations of the East. Drawing on Adichie’s notion of the “single story” and postcolonial translation theory, it argues that domestication may function as a hegemonic strategy when foreign texts are adjusted to the expectations, values, and stereotypes of the dominant target culture. Such practice constructs the West as the universal model of progress while positioning Eastern cultures as inferior, exotic, or dependent. The study uses a qualitative hermeneutic design to interpret selected concepts and examples related to colonial discourse, neocolonial representation, domestication, and …

Ai-Driven Multispectral Drone Monitoring For Afforestation In Arid Environments, Hesham Morgan, Ali Elgendy, Brandon Tran, Tamer Ismail, Mohamed M. Moursy, Yehya Kh. Shehadeh, Ahmed Elgharib, Ahmed Abdullah Al-Dughairi, Ali El Mubarak, Khaled Allam Harhash, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Monitoring large-scale afforestation projects in arid and semi-arid environments requires accurate, high-resolution, and repeatable methods to assess tree survival and growth. In this study, we integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multispectral imaging with an advanced object detection framework to evaluate vegetation establishment in the Shuayb Al-Budai afforestation site, part of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Natural Reserve, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Multispectral datasets were acquired using a MicaSense Altum-PT sensor and processed through a masked Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (RCNN) with two backbone architectures: ResNet-101 and VGG19-BN. The Mask R-CNN–ResNet-101 model achieved superior performance, with an overall accuracy …

Montana Kaimin, April 30, 2026, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Building A Culture Of Psychological Safety In The Nicu Through Leadership Rounds, Erica Huckaby, Julie Veselinovic, Tomica Franklin

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

In 2024, the GLINT survey conducted in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) showed a psychological safety score of 61 out of 100, with nurses reporting avoidance of speaking up because they feared negative reactions from physicians and leadership. These results identified a critical need for leadership interventions.

NICU nursing leaders (nurse managers and director of nursing) implemented evidence-based leadership rounds which have been shown to enhance communication and psychological safety in critical care environments (Diabes et al., 2021). Rounds were conducted on all shifts and included five main components: workflow assessment, concern identification, immediate need evaluation, staff recognition for …

Nurse Preceptors' Perceptions Of Barriers And Facilitators To Effective Precepting, Kelly Anne Jenkins-Arraf

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Introduction: Nursing school is a rigorous and demanding program, often presenting more challenges than other baccalaureate degree programs. Clinical rotations can be particularly challenging as students spend over 50% of their time learning under the guidance of clinical nurse preceptors. The effectiveness of preceptors is crucial to the students' success (Cipher et al., 2021).

Purpose Statement: The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to examine how clinical nurse preceptors perceive their effectiveness while working baccalaureate nursing students.

Methodology: Convenience sampling was employed, and the inclusion criteria specified that participants must be registered nurses with at least one preceptorship experience …

Evaluating And Addressing Workplace Violence: Strategies For A Safer Healthcare Environment, Bini K. John, Jesse Cozzetti

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Purpose: Evaluate the impact of current standard practice on workplace violence (WPV). Evaluate the workers' compensation claims from WPV. Develop a proposal for implementing a Behavioral Response or Consulting Team (BRT) among staff in a tertiary-level inpatient hospital.

Relevance/Significance: The most common type of workplace violence (WPV) in a healthcare setting is violence from patients and visitors toward healthcare staff (AHRQ, 2023). A nationwide survey of 1,000 registered nurses found that eight in 10 nurses experienced workplace violence in 2023 (NNU, 2024). The study aims to identify the current standard practice that affects the incidence of workplace violence over two …

Time And Dose Dependent Effects Of Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction Exosomes On Human Dental Pulp Stem Cell Proliferation, Sylva Dinie Alinda, Anggraini Margono, Indah Julianto, Dini Asrianti Bagio

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Background: Cell proliferation is essential for tissue repair and immunomodulation in regenerative dentistry. Adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (AD-SVF) is a promising autologous source for tissue engineering. Its exosomes (AD-SVF Exo), as cell-free products stable under ischemic conditions, represent an ethical and attractive modality for dental tissue regeneration and broader regenerative applications. Prior study indicates that AD-SVF Exo can enhance human dental pulp stem cell (hDPSC) migration and proliferation, particularly at low concentrations, but their detailed time- and dose-dependent proliferative effects remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the time- and dose-dependent effects of low-concentration AD-SVF Exo on hDPSC proliferation …

In Silico Model Of Musa Acuminata Stem As An Anticancer On Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Against Egfr, Nevrila Dewi Rachmayani, Amy Nindia Carabelly, I Wayan Arya Krishnawan Firdaus, Maharani Laillyza Apriasari, Juliyatin Putri Utami

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is characterized by overexpression of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Citral, eucalyptol, and caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), which are derived from Musa acuminata, have shown anticancer activity. This study evaluated the potential of citral, eucalyptol, and CAPE from Musa acuminata as anticancer agents for OSCC by targeting EGFR using an in silico approach.

Methods: Potential biological activity was predicted using Prediction of Activity Spectra for Substances (PASS) Online. Molecular docking was conducted with AutoDock Vina, and BIOVIA Discovery Studio was used to analyze binding affinity, interaction types, and bond …

Micro-Ct Evaluation Of Root Canal Transportation And Centering Ability In Mesial Canals Of Mandibular First Molars, Selen Ince Yusufoglu, Esma Saricam, Mert Ocak, Ferhat Geneci, Burak Bilecenoğlu

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Background: This study aimed to evaluate canal transportation, centering ability, structure model index (SMI), surface area, and root canal volume changes in the mesial canals of mandibular first molars using micro-CT.

Methods: Twenty-four mandibular first molars with two separate mesial canals and moderate curvature were included. Teeth were scanned using micro-CT before instrumentation and randomly divided into three groups (N = 8). Root canals were prepared using OneShape, OneCurve, and Rotate file systems, followed by post-instrumentation micro-CT scanning (10µm/pixel resolution). Changes in canal volume, surface area, transportation, centering ability, and SMI were analyzed at the apical, middle, and …

Evaluation Of An Audiovisual Educational Tool With Reinforcement Messages For Orthodontic Patients: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial, Laura Restrepo Quijano, Maria Paula Vasco Gomez, Natalia Hurtado Velasquez, Luis Fabian Benitez Moreno

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Background: Orthodontic treatment increases the risk of bacterial plaque accumulation; therefore, oral hygiene education is essential to prevent complications, but its impact is usually limited when it is not reinforced with effective tools. This study aims to evaluate an audiovisual educational tool with reinforcement messages, compared with a verbal explanation about the proper use of the orthodontic oral hygiene kit.

Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial that included 62 patients randomly assigned to an intervention group: 31 patients who received an educational video plus three reinforcement messages via WhatsApp, and a control group: 31 patients who received …

Sinus Formation As A Manifestation Of Chronic Periodontitis In Mandibular Anterior Region: A Report On 2 Cases, Anisha Kumari, Shikha Tewari

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Background: Periodontitis is defined as an inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms, resulting in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Clinical manifestations of Persistent chronic periodontitis may mimic varied clinical manifestations, including those of apical abscess and systemic involvement.

Case report: This report presents the management of an intraoral sinus mimicking a chronic apical abscess in the mandibular anterior region associated with deep periodontal pockets in two male patients in their early thirties. With careful clinical and radiological examination and ruling out of endodontic and systemic involvement, the …

Antibacterial And Antibiofilm Effects Of Ziziphus Mauritiana Leaf Extract Against Staphylococcus Aureus, Wiwiek Poedjiastoeti, Irvan Septrian Syah Putra Rasad, Felicia Klarissa Tanzil, Indrayadi Gunardi, Armelia Sari Widyarman

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Background: Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure often complicated by postoperative infections, with Staphylococcus aureus as a key opportunistic pathogen. Rising antibiotic resistance and side effects of conventional antiseptics like chlorhexidine highlight the need for natural alternatives. This study evaluated the antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of 96% ethanol extract from Ziziphus mauritiana leaves against S. aureus.

Methods: The extract was prepared by maceration and tested in vitro using microdilution for minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) against S. aureus ATCC 25923. Antibiofilm activity was assessed via crystal violet staining on mature biofilms, with …

Correlation Between Maxillary Morphology And Sinus Dimensions In Skeletal Class I, Ii, And Iii Subjects: A Comparative Study, Nida Shaikh, Dipti Shastri, Pradeep Tandon, Gyan Prakash Singh

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Background: This study aimed to evaluate variations in maxillary and sinus morphology and their correlations with skeletal malocclusion patterns using CBCT.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed CBCT records of 70 subjects aged 17–40 years, divided into three groups: Skeletal Class I (N = 25), Class II (N = 25), and Class III (N = 20). Five maxillary skeletal and four sinus parameters were assessed. Intergroup comparisons were performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey’s post hoc test. Correlations were evaluated using Pearson’s correlation test. Intra-observer reliability was assessed by re-measuring 8 randomly selected CBCT scans …

Retrospective Cbct Evaluation Of Missed Root Canals And Their Association With Periapical Lesions In A Makkah-Based Population, Mashael Alqahtani, Samia Mohamed Elsherief, Ibtesam Kamel Afifi

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Background: Missed root canals are common and can cause persistent periapical disease, making the assessment of their prevalence essential for improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of missed canals and evaluate their association with periapical lesions in root canal–treated teeth in the Makkah population.

Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study analysed 815 cone-beam computed tomography scans obtained from Umm Al-Qura University between 2019 and 2024. Missed canals and their association with periapical lesions were assessed by two independent observers. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test.

Results: Missed canals were …