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Unpacking Virtual Influencer Persuasiveness: Effects Of Social Attributes, Self-Congruence, And Attachment On Brand Attitude And Purchase Intention, You Jin Song, Sejung Marina Choi

Asia Marketing Journal

As virtual influencers (VIs) increasingly function as prominent intermediaries in brand–consumer interactions, there is a critical need for systematic investigation into their impact on consumer behavior. This study empirically explores how specific attributes of VIs—competence, warmth, and eeriness—shape consumer perceptions, attachment, and brand engagement. Results indicate that competence and warmth significantly enhance VI attractiveness, whereas eeriness diminishes attractiveness and weakens consumer responses. Furthermore, attractiveness emerges as a primary determinant of consumer attachment to VIs, with actual self-congruence acting as a moderator that reduces this attachment. Notably, stronger consumer attachment fosters more positive brand attitudes, which subsequently elevate purchase intention. These …

Are You Ready To Embrace Ai-Generated Art? Exploring The Differential Effects Of Ai Versus Human Agents On Consumer Response, Seojin Stacey Lee, Yaeri Kim, Kiwan Park

Asia Marketing Journal

With a growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into creative domains, understanding its impact on consumer responses remains a critical area of inquiry. This research examines how agent type (AI vs. human) and art type (fine art vs. art-infused product) influences consumer purchase intention, along with the underlying psychological mechanism. Across three empirical studies, we find that consumers report higher purchase intention for art-infused products compared to fine art when created by AI. In contrast, this difference in purchase intention is diminished when the products are created by human artists. Perceived incompatibility functions as a moderated mediator in this process. …

Lessons Learned From Global Responses To Criminal Abortion Laws, Cynthia Soohoo

Fordham Law Review Online

No abstract provided.

Highlighting The Wins: How Movement Resilience Is Making A Difference Post-Dobbs, Greer Donley, Rachel Rebouché

Fordham Law Review Online

No abstract provided.

Deferred Action Theory As A Framework For Adaptive Educational Procurement: Navigating Uncertainty And Digital Transformation In Education Systems, Herdiana Herdiana, B. Yuliarto Nugroho, Andreo Wahyudi Atmoko

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Public procurement constitutes a significant portion of national expenditure and directly affects economic growth, service delivery, and governance quality. In Indonesia, education sector procurement absorbs more than half of the allocated budget but remains vulnerable to inefficiencies, rigid procedures, and corruption risks. This study aims to conceptualize an adaptive framework for Public Procurement Business Process Management (PP-BPM) that addresses environmental uncertainty, digital transformation, and governance challenges. This conceptual study integrates Deferred Action Theory (DAT), Emergent Business Processes (EBP), and Business Process Management (BPM) to develop a multi-level framework for procurement. The analysis covers strategic, managerial, and operational dimensions, emphasizing deferment …

Condition Monitoring Of Induction Motor Using Motor Current Signature Analysis, Francis Ikechukwu Obianke, Joseph Okhaifoh, Benjamin Akinloye

Al-Bahir

Induction machines serve as the cornerstone and driving force of modern manufacturing and production systems. This research aims to monitor and analyse the operating performance of induction motors using motor current signature analysis (MCSA). MCSA is employed to process the current signal of a motor into a frequency spectrum, known as the current signature by applying the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm. The underlying principle is that vibration generated in a motor is closely related to the changes of the magnetic field density, and the induced voltage varies with the stator current.

A simulation model replicating the behaviour of an …

Reimagining Instructional Planning: Balancing Real-Life Experiences With Ai Instantaneity, Shaanii-Grace Robinson-Ritzdorf

Essays in Education

Instructional planning challenges teachers to balance creativity, time, and application of real-life experiences. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers rapid lesson ideas, personalized resources, and adaptive tools, yet uncritical use risks generic, disengaging instruction. This essay was based on the background study that examined elementary teachers’ integration of real-life experiences in science and math lessons in northwestern New Mexico through lesson plans, professional development materials, and interviews. Results revealed teacher-centered, procedural approaches with limited connection to students’ lived experiences, while personally designed lessons allowed greater flexibility for meaningful examples. Thoughtfully guided AI can bridge this gap, supporting scenario-based learning, differentiation, and student …

Ibu Kota Nusantara Sebagai Daerah Khusus Berdasarkan Desentralisasi Asimetris, Krisna Bagas Purwopangestu, Sri Wahyuningsih

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

This research examines the legal issue concerning the administration of regional government in Nusantara Capital City (IKN) which has been consider by some scholars as demonstrating deviations from the principle of decentralization. This research takes a position contrary to the mainstream legal discourse that argues there is a conceptual deviation in the model of regional governance in IKN. This research is normative legal research employing a conceptual approach and statutory approach with data collected through library research. This research argues that the administration of regional government in IKN does not indicate any deviation from the principle of decentralization. IKN is …

Building Ground Work Agency: The Power Of Applied Learning Through A Student-Run Marketing Agency, Laurie Michaelson

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

No abstract provided.

Defying Conventions: The Marketing Alchemy Of Transforming 'Ugly' Into Iconic, Monisha Gupta, Rex Evans Mcclure

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

No abstract provided.

The Rise Of The “Religious Nones” And The Future Of The American Social Contract: Policy Implications Of A Secularizing Electorate, Vituli Musukuma

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

African Union And Electoral Transparency In Africa, Virgile Samba Moussinga

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

Beyond Community Policing: Integrating Stability Policing Models As A Framework In Addressing Conflicts, Instability And Emerging Extremism In Northern Ghana, Peter Joilah Lambon

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

A Renewed American Conservativism Or The End Of The American Republic?, Virgile Samba Moussinga

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

Tribal Sovereignty In The 21st Century: The Divergence Of The Founder’S Vision To Embracing Tribal Exclusivity, Travis Younce

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

The Trap Of A Multipolar World – Brics Using Reflexive Control To Lure Usa And Europe Into Liberal Self-Defeating Assumptions, Boyan N. Mitrakiev Mr.

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

Energy, Sovereignty And Geopolitics: The New Italy–United States Energy Alliance In The Context Of European Energy Security, Vincenzo Germinario

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

Security Partnerships In West Africa And The Sahel: Strategies To Prevent Violent Extremism And Terrorism Spillover Into Ghana, Afua Boatemaa Yakohene, Mary Prentice, Peter Joilah Lambon, Ben Ellis

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

Artificial Intelligence, U.S.- China Trade Dyanamics, And Their Implications For African Economics: Assessing Opportunities, Risks And Policy Responses, Jelili Afolabi

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

No abstract provided.

Phonetic Pre-Normalization For Cross-Store Product Title Resolution, Aaron Burton

Defensive Publications Series

A method for resolving misspelled and phonetically variant product titles in ecommerce by applying phonetic encoding as a pre-normalization step before downstream product identity resolution. The system converts product title tokens into phonetic representations using Double Metaphone encoding, matches phonetic codes against a known-good product vocabulary, and substitutes corrected tokens before the title enters any downstream normalization or matching pipeline. This enables cross-store product resolution to handle common misspellings such as brand name variants without requiring retraining or vocabulary expansion in the downstream system.

Application Of The Multi-Theory Model To Determine Predictors Of Initiating And Sustaining Stress Management Behaviors In Undergraduate College Students, Bishoy T. Samuel, Joshua Mann, Michael Welsch, Manoj Sharma, Vinayak K. Nahar

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

Background: Undergraduate college students face stress and concomitant mental health issues that can be mitigated by proper stress management behavior.

Purpose: This article examines the multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior as a predictor of change in the primary outcomes of initiation and sustenance of relaxation-seeking behavior in undergraduate college students for the purposes of stress mitigation. The two main research hypotheses tested were that (a) participatory dialogue, behavioral confidence, and change in physical environment have statistically significant effects on initiation of behavioral change, and (b) emotional transformation, practice for change, and change in social environment have statistically significant effects …

Farmers Markets And Produce Purchasing Behaviors Among University Faculty And Staff, Kritika Gupta, Laurel Lambert, Jangwoo Jo, Selby Rebecca Entrekin, Georgianna Mann

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

Background: This study explores produce purchasing criteria (PPC) and produce purchasing frequency (PPF) among university faculty and staff, a population often underrepresented in dietary behavior research.

Purpose: To identify distinct PPC profiles among university faculty and staff and examine how these profiles are associated with PPF and farmers market usage, while also assessing the role of demographic and behavioral factors in shaping these relationships.

Methods: Using a 29-item online survey administered to faculty and staff at a southern United States university (N = 175), three distinct PPC clusters were identified: health/label conscious, utilitarian, and no-specified-criteria consumers. Statistical analyses — including …

Telemedicine Kiosks: Can Technology Solve Rural Mississippi's Healthcare Crisis?, Babu George, Martha Ravola

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

Background: Mississippi’s rural counties face hospital gaps, clinician shortages, and limited broadband/device access that collectively delay care and constrain telehealth uptake.

Purpose: This paper assesses whether telemedicine kiosks can improve rural healthcare access in Mississippi while also supporting viable local entrepreneurship and community development.

Methods: A conceptual, policy-and-market analysis integrated narrative literature synthesis, secondary data and policy review, and 5-year financial modeling under two cost-allocation scenarios: an Operator Model (subscription fees covered by partners/grants) and a Network Model (subscription fees borne by the kiosk operator).

Results: Kiosks with embedded connectivity and diagnostic peripherals can deliver device-independent virtual care and directly …

Promoting A Culture Of Academic Integrity In The Context Of Artificial Intelligence: Lessons From One School Of Public Health In The Southeast, Gregory Pavela, Lindsay C. Aycock, Mercy Aula, Angela Sullivan, Matthew Fifolt

Journal of Public Health in the Deep South

No abstract provided.

Empowering Educators With Generative Ai In Higher Education: Design Patterns For Visible Learning, Jeanne Charles

Essays in Education

A student submits a paper that reads smooth and confident. With generative AI, that polish no longer proves learning. Higher education now needs course designs that keep student thinking visible and assessable.

This literature review synthesizes 39 empirical studies (2024 through early 2026) on generative AI in higher education. It treats 22 learner-facing classroom studies as design cases and codes task type, permitted AI use, instructor guardrails, and measured outcomes. It uses the remaining studies to situate adoption, policy, and academic integrity risks.

Across the evidence, outcomes follow the design more than the tool. AI supports learning when it expands …

Openarm, Elijah Iwanoff, Killian Embler, Salvatore Pizzurro, Manuel Buenrostro Macedo

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

This undergraduate research project advances a low-cost, open-source manipulation system for a university-scale quadruped, extending the Embry-Riddle OpenMutt platform with a compact 3-R arm and modular end-effectors. Motivated by the high purchase price and limited extensibility of commercial quadrupeds, we target a reproducible, student-serviceable alternative that supports loco-manipulation research and hands-on learning in controls, kinematics, and mechatronics. Open quadruped efforts such as Stanford Doggo demonstrate that transparent, replicable designs can deliver serious research capability at student budgets [1]. Our arm leverages lightweight cycloidal gearing to achieve high torque density in a printable form factor suitable for rapid iteration and repair, …

Investigating The Role Of The Circumnuclear Ring In Fueling The Central Supermassive Black Hole Of The Spiral Galaxy Ngc 1512 Using The James Webb Space Telescope (Jwst), Margret Stanley

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

NGC 1512 is a nearby barred spiral galaxy distinguished by a bright circumnuclear ring which makes it an ideal candidate for investigating how galactic structures influence the fueling of supermassive black honles (SMBHs). This projects employs high-resolution near-infrared imaging from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to analyze the photometric properties of the central region of NGC 1512. The primary objective is to evaluate the ring's role in channeling gas inward and potentially triggering active galactic nucleus (AGN) activity. Using data from JWST's NIRCam instrument across filters F150W, F277W, F335W, and F444W we conducted detailed photometric profiling and RGB image …

Revisiting Ionospheric Tomography: Non-Linear Fitting With Neutral Atmospheric Signatures And Gravity Waves, Maya Mckean

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

The global coverage of total electron content (TEC) measurements from ground-based GNSS receivers and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations offers an opportunity to extract physical insights into the ionosphere. However, many current analyses treat these datasets in isolation, focusing on geometry-specific inversion methods that limit the exploitation of their complementary information. In this work, we present a unified framework for reconstructing ionospheric electron density volumes by combining slant TEC observations from both ground-based and spaceborne receivers. Our approach relies on vertical parameterizations of the electron density profile, which we constrain horizontally through spatial interpolation and optimize via nonlinear fitting of …

Hybrid Hierarchical Swarm Robots For Planetary Exploration, Eeman Abid

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

This project proposes a novel approach to planetary exploration utilizing a hybrid hierarchical swarm robotic system inspired by social insect colonies. The project will develop a centralized 'queen' robot that provides high-level direction to a team of semi-autonomous 'worker' robots, each capable of making local decisions while following the queen's strategic guidance. This structure aims to enhance adaptability and efficiency by balancing centralized coordination with decentralized execution. The approach aligns with NASA's CADRE mission, which uses coordinated rovers to map the lunar surface. By combining simulation in ROS2/Gazebo with physical testing on lunar regolith simulant, this research will evaluate how …

Metabolomics In Precision Medicine: Application And Prospect In Cancer Research, Ming-Shi Shiao

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Metabolomics is the most recent and final discipline among the post-genomic, multiomics fields. It encompasses key technologies in systems biology, providing an overview of low-molecular-weight metabolites while examining disturbances to offer pathophysiological explanations. The two key analytical tools in metabolomics are nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, which includes gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Metabolomic research relies on a three-stage data generation process: the first stage involves precise analytical chemistry to produce data; the second stage employs multivariate statistical analysis; and the last stage uses big data as a reference for comparison to establish biochemical, metabolic, and …