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A Consideration Of Food In A Diversity Society, Masayo Morofushi

Japanese Society and Culture

In recent years, the number of foreign visitors such as tourists and businesspeople, and the number of foreign residents such as workers and international students, have been steadily increasing in Japan. However, the decrease in the number of foreign residents in Japan is relatively small compared to the number of foreign visitors to Japan, due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarding restaurants, Japan has experienced diversity, progress, and cross-cultural understanding; however, these changes have been stagnant due to a decrease in the number of foreign visitors to Japan during the pandemic. Many natural disasters have recently occurred, and …

Exploring The Definition Of Child Poverty : For Consideration Of Legal Policy, Kazuko Ikeya, Fumie Adachi, Kazutoshi Imade

Japanese Society and Culture

We explore the definition of child poverty for consideration of legal policy.

Survey of the actual situation in local governments and private organizations concerning child poverty.

① Some parents don’t know how to prioritize their spending, and there are cases where parents don’t provide for their children.

② This cannot be addressed only with financial investment.

It is inappropriate to define child poverty only by low household income. It should also be

defined as whether children are being provided for through their development.

From Cart To Kitchen Workshop, Madison Craig, Joshua Kim, Grace Manalac, Divya Thomas, Abby Zerby, Cameron Zirkel

Public Health Science Capstones

From Cart to Kitchen is a hands-on workshop designed to support families experiencing housing transitions in the San Jose area in building healthier eating habits. In partnership with Family Supportive Housing, the program focuses on strengthening food literacy, helping participants feel more confident in choosing nutritious meals on a budget.

The workshop includes short, easy-to-follow videos and interactive activities that cover topics like reading food labels, understanding basic nutrition, and grocery shopping with limited resources. Participants also receive a user-friendly pamphlet with tips on meal planning, shopping smart, and incorporating seasonal produce.

Delivered in an in-person setting, From Cart to …

Joint Optical And Infrared Observations Of Nitrogen And Oxygen Reveal The Dust-Obscured Gas In Haro 3, Yuguang Chen, Tucker Jones, Ryan L. Sanders, Dario Fadda, Jessica Sutter, Robert Minchin, Nikolaus Z. Prusinski, Sunny Rhoades, G. C. Keerthi Vasan, Charles C. Steidel, Erin Huntzinger, Paige Kelly, Danielle A. Berg, Fabio Bresolin, Rodrigo Herrera-Camus, Ryan J. Rickards Vaught, Guido Roberts-Borsani, Peter Senchyna, Justin S. Spilker, Daniel P. Stark, Benjamin Weiner, D. Christopher Martin, Mateusz Matuszewski, Rosalie C. Mcgurk, James D. Neill

Physics and Astronomy Faculty Publications

Accurate chemical compositions of star-forming regions provide a critical diagnostic tool for characterizing the star formation history and gas flows that regulate galaxy formation. However, the abundance discrepancy factor (ADF) between measurements derived from the “direct” optical electron temperature (T_e ) method and those from recombination lines (RLs) introduces a ∼0.2 dex systematic uncertainty in the oxygen abundance. The degree of uncertainty for other elements is unknown. We conduct a comprehensive analysis of O⁺⁺ and N⁺ ion abundances using optical and far-infrared (far-IR) spectra of a star-forming region within the nearby dwarf galaxy Haro 3, which exhibits …

Bodies At Risk When Choice Is A Privilege: Women’S Reproductive Healthcare Accessibility And Health Outcomes Since The Dobbs (2022) Ruling, Dallas Bonnet

Undergraduate Theses

Existing literature has well-documented the disproportionate effects of abortion restrictions upon socioeconomically disadvantaged women and women of color. This thesis builds on that work by exploring the relationship between state-level abortion restrictions and women’s self-reported health, as well as state-level infant mortality rates and maternal mortality rates. This project breaks these relationships down into three separate studies: Study 1 investigates the effect that abortion restrictions have on women’s self perceptions of health. Study 2 assesses the impact of abortion restrictions on infant mortality rates. Study 3 inspects the impact of abortion restrictions on maternal mortality rates. The primary independent variable …

Hands Free Policy Brief, Ryan E. Spohn, Justin Nix, Sadaf Hashimi, Travis Carter, Seth Goldsmith, Nikolas Hahn

Reports

Owning a motor vehicle and a smartphone are modern conveniences that most Nebraskans were accustomed to by 2024. 1 The combination has, however, proven to be a modern challenge for roadway safety. Traffic crashes stemming from cellphone distractions have increased steadily since 2016, and traffic fatalities have fared no better since 2019. 2 Cellphone laws restricting the use of cellular devices while operating a motor vehicle may offer some relief. Although most states, including Nebraska, have text-messaging bans, others have begun instituting additional legislative mandates prohibiting cellphones while driving—often termed a hands-free policy (HFP). The purpose of this policy brief …

The Scarlet - Volume Civ, No. 9 (March 20, 2026), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The March 20, 2026 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University.

Due Process And Press Credentialing, Nicole J. Ligon

Penn State Law Review (2003 - Present)

No abstract provided.

Photobiomodulation In Treatment Of Head And Neck Cancer-Related Chronic Lymphedema: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Jie Deng, John N. Lukens, Barbara A. Murphy, Erin Mcmenamin, Karthik Rajasekaran, Ryan J. Quinn, Joy C. Cohn, Wendy Schlessinger, Lucy P. Andersen, Bryan A. Spinelli, Alexander Lin

Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Chronic lymphedema is a common late effect after completion of head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment, contributing to substantial symptom burden and negatively impacting quality of life. No effective approaches are available to treat this progressive condition. This study aimed to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy for chronic lymphedema in HNC survivors.

METHODS: This was a pilot, randomized, wait-list controlled trial. Eligible HNC survivors included those with chronic lymphedema after completion of complete decongestive therapy. Participants were randomized (1:1) to 1 of 2 arms: intervention group (active) or wait-list control group (control). The active group received …

Fenced And Feral: Farming And Spread Of Flowerhorn (Amphilophus Spp.) In Lake Sampaloc, Philippines, Janice A. Ragaza, Hannah Nicole Gasmen

Environmental Sustainability

This study examines the spread and ecological impact of invasive Flowerhorn cichlids (Amphilophus spp.) in Lake Sampaloc, Philippines, driven by both accidental release and intentional aquaculture practices. Field observations and literature reveal that these highly adaptable and aggressive fish outcompete native species, contributing to biodiversity decline amid increasing pollution, eutrophication, and microplastic contamination. Their phenotypic plasticity allows them to thrive in degraded environments, further exacerbating ecological imbalance. While local communities have begun utilizing Flowerhorns for ornamental trade and potential aquafeed production, such practices risk reinforcing their proliferation. The study highlights the need for integrated management strategies combining biosecurity, pollution control, …

Visual-Physiological Concordance And Target Vessel Outcomes: A Μqfr-Based Real-World Cohort Study, Yanfeng Lu, Abdulrahman Alqazzaz, Jasmine Bao, Gary S Mintz, Jiahao Feng, Yong Zhang, Shanshan Gao, Qiang Song, Feifei Ning, Wangge Ma, Haoyu Wu, Yuejiao Wei, Jiaying Li, Ning Guo, Xin Huang

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Quantitative flow ratio (QFR) offers a non-interventional alternative for evaluating ischemia, yet its concordance with real-world treatment and clinical outcomes remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the alignment between Murray law-based QFR (μQFR) physiological assessment and treatment strategies, evaluate the association between treatment concordance and clinical outcomes, and explore factors influencing concordance.

METHODS: In this retrospective cohort, 242 patients with angiographically intermediate coronary stenosis and μQFR values adjacent to the grey-zone (low: 0.70-0.74; high: 0.86-0.90) were included. Treatment concordance was defined as PCI for low μQFR and medication for high μQFR. The primary endpoint was target …

Effects Of Technology-Integrated Science Of Reading And Kindergarten Readiness On Reading Fluency, Jeffrey Maxey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The Science of Reading (SoR) model has influenced curriculum reform through state mandates and classroom practices emphasizing explicit, systematic phonics instruction in response to national trends indicating significant deficits in students’ reading abilities. The problem addressed through this study was the gap in knowledge on the effect of technology-integrated SoR on early elementary students’ reading skills at a large southeastern U.S. public school district. Grounded in Gough and Tunmer’s simple view of reading theory, the purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the main and interaction effects of students’ Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) levels and 2 years of technology-integrated …

Polymer Microstructures For Advanced Biomanufacturing, Tongyao Wu

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

With the continued growth of the biopharmaceutical industry, the demand for scalable, robust, and resource-efficient platforms for large-scale mammalian cell culture is amplified. Recent developments in microfluidic technology, such as precise control of the microenvironment, showed the potential to improve the performance of cell culture systems. However, constrained by scalability and operational efficiency, applying such approaches to large-scale cell culture and biopharmaceutical production presents challenges. This dissertation addresses these challenges through three independent but conceptually related technological developments. First, a roll-to-roll (R2R) fabrication process was developed for the scalable production of hollow microcarriers (HMCs). HMCs provide three-dimensional microenvironments suitable for …

Comparing The Levels Of Some Biochemical Markers In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With And Without Depression, Shnst Ibrahim Mohamed Ali, Israa Ghassan Zainal

Baghdad Science Journal

One of the most common comorbidities of rheumatoid arthritis is depression, which is an independent mood disorder. This study aims to examine the blood levels of some biochemical markers in rheumatoid arthritis patients with and without depression compared to healthy group. This study included three groups: rheumatoid arthritis patients with depression, rheumatoid arthritis patients without depression, and a healthy group. The results showed that patients groups had significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher activity of acetylcholine esterase and ceruloplasmine, carbonyl, ischemic modified albumin (IMA), interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α ), Haptoglobin, and Cupper, and significantly (P ≤ 0.05) …

Chemical Synthesis For Mesoporous Silica (Mcm-41) And Evaluating Its Efficiency In Removal Of Heavy Metals Ions, Israa M. Faliyh, Wahran M. Saod

Baghdad Science Journal

The pollution of water sources due to harmful chemicals, especially heavy metal ions such as Ni⁺⁺ and Co⁺⁺, remains a global challenge. To address this issue, various studies have focused on developing new treatment methods. Nanotechnology provides innovative techniques for efficiently removing heavy metals and other pollutants from water and wastewater. It is crucial to eliminate these hazardous heavy metals to protect both human health and the environment. Mesoporous silica (MCM-41) is a type of silica nanoparticles with pores ranging from 2 to 50 nm in diameter, and a total diameter below 1 μm. It is gaining …

Protective Effect Of Boswellia Carterii And Gum Arabic (Senegalia Senegal) On Induced Arthritic In Male Rats, Basma Ali Jasim, Alia Hussein Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

The study aims to use natural substances like Senegalia senegal and Boswellia carterii to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a painful disease affecting joints and making movement difficult, , The two plants were used to treat the symptoms of induced arthritis in male rats by using the complete freund's adjuvant method. A group of thirty adult male rats was used in this study, divided into six groups, with five rats for each group. The 1st group was the negative control (without arthritis induced and without treatment); the 2nd group is the positive control group (with arthritis induced and without any treatment); the …

Pre-Operative Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Colonization Increases The Risk Of 90-Day Medical And 2-Year Implant-Related Complications Following Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Propensity-Matched Analysis, Muhammad Hamza Ilyas, Tarishi Parmar, Zina Smadi, Viraj A. Deshpande, Akin A. Adio, Joseph A. Abboud, Hafiz F. Kassam

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: Pre-operative methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization has been associated with increased risk of post-operative infection and medical complications in lower-extremity arthroplasty; however, its impact on outcomes following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) remains poorly understood. This study aims to evaluate the association between MRSA colonization and early medical as well as mid-term implant-related complications after primary TSA.

METHODS: The TriNetX US Research Network was queried to identify primary TSA patients. Propensity score matching (1:1) was performed using demographic characteristics and relevant comorbidities. Ninety-day medical complications, including readmission, emergency department utilization, venous thromboembolism, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, …

Epidemiology And Follow-Up Adherence Of Ophthalmic Emergencies: A 10-Year Study At A Tertiary Medical Center In Taiwan, Tsung-Ying Tsai, Chunya Kang, Laura Liu, Nan-Kai Wang, Kuan-Jen Chen, Wei-Chi Wu, Chi-Chun Lai, Sunir J. Garg, Eugene Yu-Chuan Kang, Yih-Shiou Hwang

Wills Eye Hospital Papers

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to evaluate factors influencing outpatient follow-up adherence among patients receiving ophthalmology consultations in the emergency department (ED).

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective cohort study collected data from the Chang Gung Research Database. Patients who received ophthalmology consultations at the ED of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Medical Center from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2019, were included. Patients were divided into two groups based on whether they completed outpatient follow-up within 28 days, a timeframe consistent with our hospital's scheduling policy. Demographics, ED visit timing, triage categories, ophthalmic diagnoses, prior visits, and …

Pressed For Time: The Role Of Time Pressure And Attentional Awareness On The Mental Health Of Employed Informal Dementia Caregivers, Kate Bishop

University Honors Theses

Informal caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD) experience increased time demands and poorer well-being, especially when caregiving is combined with paid employment. Subjective feelings of high time pressure, which include feeling rushed and short on time, relate to poorer self-reported measures of mental health more than objective task load. Attentional awareness is one of the fundamental components of mindfulness alongside nonjudgmental acceptance; it has been linked with more optimal mental health and feelings of having enough time. This cross-sectional study examined whether higher levels of perceived time pressure would relate to poorer self-reported mental health functioning and …

European Geosciences Union Honors Bianchi, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Science And Technology Communication And Construction Of China’S International Discourse System: Strategic Significance, Current Challenges, And Innovative Pathways, Haonan Du, Ting Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Against the backdrop of a new round of scientific and technological revolution with the ongoing restructuring of the global governance system, science and technology have become central to competition in national comprehensive competitiveness and struggles for international discourse power. China’s science and technology have achieved a historic leap from “catching up” to “running alongside” and even “leading in certain areas”, providing solid strength support for the construction of an international discourse system. However, the transformation of scientific and technological advantages into discourse advantages remains insufficient, and the international community holds a dual perception of China’s technological advancements—recognition alongside concerns. The …

From Data To Intelligence: A Review Of Recent Technological And Theoretical Advances In Computational Communication Science, Mengxiao Zhu, Zongting Ge, Jiaojiao Ji

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Against the backdrop of a platform society and the rise of multimodal content, communication processes are increasingly mediated by algorithms, while digital traces continue to expand in scale and granularity. Building on the 2009 and 2020 “computational social science” initiatives as an intellectual lineage, open science and testable evidence have gradually become field-wide norms. Building on prior work, this study traces a “actors–content–platforms/algorithms–audience–effects” pathway to clarify what computational communication studies and what its central questions are, and to review how artificial intelligence is used across the 5W elements of the pathway. We further review international institutionalization driven by scholarly societies …

Combatting Desertification Scientifically: Where Feasible, Where Necessary, Bojie Fu, Yanxu Liu, Shuai Wang, Yijia Wang, Guipeng Cui, Yue Guo

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

China has made remarkable achievements in combating desertification, achieving “zero net growth” in land degradation. With the goal of scientifically improving the relationship between humans and nature in drylands, the continuous exploration of new concepts, methods, and pathways for scientific desertification control will contribute to advancing the harmony between humans and nature in China’s drylands. Based on the definitions of desertification, ecological restoration baselines, and the contributions of nature to humans, we clarified the scientific implications of “controlling desertification where it is feasible and necessary”. We discussed the shift in China’s desertification prevention and control direction from “humans advancing while …

The International Decade Of Sciences For Sustainable Development: Global Progress And China’S Actions, Lin Wang, Shaofeng Hu, Fan Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD, 2024–2033) was officially launched by the United Nations in 2024, with the aim of strengthening and demonstrating the central role of science in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This study systematically reviews the development of IDSSD, its governance structure, mechanisms for project solicitation and endorsement, as well as the thematic and regional distribution of endorsed initiatives. On this basis, it assesses China’s current participation and potential opportunities. During the first call for initiatives, IDSSD received 221 proposals from 52 countries, with 109 …

Theoretical Construction And Practical Transformation Of “New Science Popularization” In Process Of Chinese Modernization, Ting Wang, Haonan Du, Tian Zhu, Shihui Yang, Rongting Zhou

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Rooted in the historical context of China’s national strategy-driven science popularization (SP), this study analyzes the local practical integration of “science popularization” and “science and technology communication”. It proposes a theoretical framework for “new science popularization” suitable for a strong state-strong society collaborative governance environment, based on the fundamental hypotheses of “innovation-driven development”, “systemic coupling”, and “nodal creation”. The core argument introduces the “One Body, Two Wings; Three Layers, Three Stages” dynamic system model. This model elucidates how SP, under the unity of national strategy and human development, achieves a spiral evolution—from knowledge interconnection and literacy co-shaping to ecosystem co-creation—through …

Innovation-Oriented Science Popularization (Iosp): A New Paradigm For Frontier Science Communication And Innovation Capacity Building, Yong Ge, Yifei Li

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Under China’s strategy of becoming a science and technology powerhouse, traditional transmission-oriented science popularization inadequately addresses youth demands for frontier technology practice, constraining source innovation in talent cultivation. Informed by international approaches such as learning by doing and responsible research and innovation (RRI), together with domestic Chinese practices, this study formulates innovation-oriented science popularization (IOSP) as a new paradigm focusing on frontier technologies, deep experiential learning, and innovation capacity building. IOSP establishes a systematic implementation pathway through four integrated dimensions: layered content design, virtual-real fusion, industry-academia-research-user linkage, and multi-scenario coverage. Taking the Shanghai Youth Science Innovation Practice Workstation as a …

Construction Of Emerging Contaminants Risk Governance System, Cheng Li, Mingcheng Wang, Chunlei Li

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Emerging contaminants pose considerable risks to the ecological environment, human health, and social safety. The establishment of an emerging contaminants risk governance system constitutes a crucial component of the national ecological security strategy and the ecological civilization framework in the new era. When examined through the lens of the holistic view of national security and guided by the ecological civilization philosophy of the new era, China’s current efforts in managing emerging contaminants reveal several shortcomings—including a fragmented and incomplete risk management system, as well as preliminary stages in chemical environmental management policies and related technologies. Therefore, grounded in national conditions …

Conduction Paths And Policy Design Of New Quality Productivity Empowering Urban-Rural Integrated Development, Lulu Yang, Yi Wang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China emphasized that during the “15th Five-Year Plan” period, resolving the issues relating to agriculture, rural areas, and rural people must remain a top priority for the entire party, and efforts should be made to promote integrated urban-rural development. As an inevitable path to addressing the relative lag in agricultural and rural modernization, urban-rural integration has entered a new phase, transitioning from establishing institutional mechanisms to developing integrated factor allocation. This phase urgently requires new theoretical guidance and breakthroughs in dynamic models. This study constructs an …

Research And Reflections On Model Of China’S Ai Open-Source Innovation Ecosystem, Yuntao Long, Haibo Liu, Qigang Zhu, Xudong Ren, Yanjun Wu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Open-source innovation, leveraging its strengths in collective collaboration and agile development, is increasingly becoming a core driver reshaping innovation paradigms and industrial ecosystems in the global artificial intelligence field. As a significant force in global technological development, China is actively promoting technology enterprises, research institutes, universities, and other diverse entities to deeply integrate into the construction of the global AI open-source innovation system through policy guidance, community building, and breakthroughs in large models. Based on the practical experience of building China’s AI open-source innovation ecosystem, this study systematically examines the current development status and challenges. By analyzing the operational models …

Transformation Of Open-Source Innovation Governance Of Large Models, Zhe Wang, Jinsong Cai

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Artificial general intelligence (AGI), represented by large-scale models, is a transformative driver of new-quality productive forces, making the effective construction and governance of open-source innovation commons increasingly critical. Yet traditional open-source models are under strain, and existing commons theories require further development. Model training costs rise exponentially with each iteration, while a sustainable profit cycle from innovation to industrial application has not been established, rendering long-term cost-bearing infeasible for individual organizations. The traditional community-enterprise collaboration model, once successful in generating ecosystem value, now faces escalating computing and data costs, uncertain commercial returns, and governance risks related to social and national …