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Educating With Chronic Health Conditions During And After A Pandemic: A Narrative Study Of Experiences, Job-Related Stressors, Mental Health, Wellbeing And Coping Strategies Among Black Female Educators, Shawnee Stanfield Blake Jan 2026

Educating With Chronic Health Conditions During And After A Pandemic: A Narrative Study Of Experiences, Job-Related Stressors, Mental Health, Wellbeing And Coping Strategies Among Black Female Educators, Shawnee Stanfield Blake

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative, narrative research study explored the experiences lived by black female educators with chronic health conditions during and after the Covid-19 pandemic in the Southeastern region of the United States. These educators provided continued instruction in a central Jackson, Mississippi school district and a Georgia school district in the central Atlanta metropolitan area. The investigation during this body of work focused on how black female educators with chronic health conditions were impacted both personally and professionally. The research also centered on how these educators employed coping strategies. Candidates endured fear, stress and continued impact on their health. To subject …

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Why Black Teachers Decide To Stay: A Phenomenological Study To Understand Retention Of Black Teachers In The Suburban School Setting, Chere Swearingen Jan 2026

Why Black Teachers Decide To Stay: A Phenomenological Study To Understand Retention Of Black Teachers In The Suburban School Setting, Chere Swearingen

Student Theses and Dissertations

Retention rates of Black teachers in suburban schools are significantly lower than their White teacher counterparts. For Black teachers the assumption has always been that Black teachers wanted to teach in Urban schools who have a majority Black student makeup. This phenomenological study offers a counter-story to the commonly told narrative of Black teachers. Black teacher retention in the suburban locale was addressed with the intent to support a school system that is more reflective of student demographics. Utilizing aspects from both Job Embeddedness and Critical Race Theory, this study examined the lived experience of 8 Black teachers working in …

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The Impact Of Applying For A Post-Secondary Opportunity When Coming From A Low Socioeconomic Status, David Marlow Price Jan 2026

The Impact Of Applying For A Post-Secondary Opportunity When Coming From A Low Socioeconomic Status, David Marlow Price

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of high school seniors attending a socioeconomically disadvantaged high school as they navigated the process of applying for postsecondary education. Grounded in Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 2001) and Achievement Motivation Theory (McClelland, 1968), the study examined the barriers and motivators influencing students’ pursuit of higher education. Despite national efforts to improve college access, significant gaps persist for students from low-income households due to limited financial resources, inadequate guidance, and minimal exposure to postsecondary options. The study was conducted at a rural high school in western Tennessee where …

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Library Newsletter: January ‘26, Iwasaki Library Jan 2026

Library Newsletter: January ‘26, Iwasaki Library

Iwasaki Newsletters

This Library Newsletter reached faculty, staff, and students of Emerson College on January 23rd, 2026. This is the only published issue of January 2026. This is the eighth issue of the third volume. It includes top stories such as where is the Iwasaki Library located, finding textbooks at the library through course reserves search, a Nancy Wheeler cutout in the library, a reminder about our Ask a Librarian chat box feature, NYTimes unlimited access, staying up to date with subscriptions to Ad Age, Chronicle of Higher Ed, Wall Street Journal, NYTimes, and Washington Post, and a word cloud featuring the …

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Historical Revisionism And Public Institutions: The Smithsonian’S Dilemma, Natalia Palacino Camargo Jan 2026

Historical Revisionism And Public Institutions: The Smithsonian’S Dilemma, Natalia Palacino Camargo

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice (ERSJ) Blog

On August 10, 1846, President James K. Polk signed legislation establishing the Smithsonian Institution, created from the bequest of British scientist James Smithson, as “an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” Structurally, the Smithsonian occupies a unique legal status as a trust instrumentality of the United States: it is governed by a Board of Regents and a Secretary, is separate and distinct from governmental branches of the national government, and holds no regulatory authority beyond its own premises.  While courts have held that it is not a governmental agency, it shares immunity from state and local regulation and …

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Closing The Screening Gap: Opt-Out Hiv And Hepatitis C Testing In Emergency Care, Ishika Seth, Michael A. Friedman, Uma Gonchigar, Aditya Loganathan, Erica Valdovinos Jan 2026

Closing The Screening Gap: Opt-Out Hiv And Hepatitis C Testing In Emergency Care, Ishika Seth, Michael A. Friedman, Uma Gonchigar, Aditya Loganathan, Erica Valdovinos

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Reinventing Islamic Pilgrimage In Jogokariyan Mosque, Indonesia, Ahmad Izudin Jan 2026

Reinventing Islamic Pilgrimage In Jogokariyan Mosque, Indonesia, Ahmad Izudin

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Indonesian Muslims have a longstanding tradition of visiting holy sites as part of Islamic pilgrimages. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in mosques as popular destinations for spiritual journeys and meditation. This shift could potentially impact local communities and may lead to the development of new pilgrimage routes within the context of spiritual exploration. However, this paper examines the Jogokariyan Mosque in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which has become a significant stop on the Islamic pilgrimage route. The author utilises a case study approach, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The study highlights that a mosque, as the material objective …

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Developing Transformative Pilgrimage Tourism: Seeing The Relationship Between Stakeholders In Religion-Based Tourism Practices In Quds, Indonesia, I Nyoman Ruja Jan 2026

Developing Transformative Pilgrimage Tourism: Seeing The Relationship Between Stakeholders In Religion-Based Tourism Practices In Quds, Indonesia, I Nyoman Ruja

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The growing transformation of the pilgrimage tourism sector worldwide cannot be separated from relations between community groups, pilgrims and the tourism industry. This research analyses the relationships between stakeholders involved in faith-based tourism practices in Quds, Indonesia. Through a qualitative approach, we investigate, in Quds the interactions and relationships of multiple parties involved in the religious tourism industry, including pilgrims, government, local communities and related institutions. This research collects data through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The results show that stakeholder relationships significantly create a sustainable religious tourism experience in Quds. Collaboration between pilgrims, the government and local …

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Inventing New Pilgrimage And Religious Tourism In Lombok, Indonesia, Ujang Mahadi, Moch. Khafidz Fuad Raya, Aibdi Rahmat, Jonsi Hunadar, Rindom Harahap Jan 2026

Inventing New Pilgrimage And Religious Tourism In Lombok, Indonesia, Ujang Mahadi, Moch. Khafidz Fuad Raya, Aibdi Rahmat, Jonsi Hunadar, Rindom Harahap

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

In the contemporary Muslim world, especially in Indonesia, the boom in religious tourism is increasingly widespread after the discovery of the grave sites of saints (wali) or people who are considered holy. More than that, pilgrimage is increasingly popular when these sites display natural views and multifaceted aspects, thereby adding to the intimacy of Islamic meditation and veneration rituals. This article focuses on five holy tombs in Lombok (West Nusa Tenggara), considered tombs of Muslim saints. Using ethnography with observational techniques and unstructured interviews, we explore the construction of veneration and the marketing efforts of pilgrimages to the …

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Conceptualising Sacred Grove Tourism For Future Research Models - A Research Note, Debasish Batabyal, Rupa Sinha Dr., Kareem M. Selem Dr. Jan 2026

Conceptualising Sacred Grove Tourism For Future Research Models - A Research Note, Debasish Batabyal, Rupa Sinha Dr., Kareem M. Selem Dr.

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Sacred groves or woodlands are known in tourism settings, they require a long historical process, and their classification as a unique tourism element is expanded in academic literature. To explore the characteristic features of sacred grove tourism, this research note reviews existing studies of tourism. Moreover, this research note seeks to uncover interesting socio-religious, cultural, and conservation dimensions that could guide policy-making in nature-based tourism. A comprehensive review of the tourism literature was conducted to determine whether sacred groves were included as a tourism feature. This research analysed previous studies on nature-based, religious, and cultural heritage tourism to formulate a …

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The Power Of Historical And Creative Tourism For Sustainable Development Goals: Baan Khamkerm – Nong Seaeng Catholic Church, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand, Preedaree Sirirat, Arnunnit Manorom, Supatcharee Boonprachoom Jan 2026

The Power Of Historical And Creative Tourism For Sustainable Development Goals: Baan Khamkerm – Nong Seaeng Catholic Church, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand, Preedaree Sirirat, Arnunnit Manorom, Supatcharee Boonprachoom

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

This study aims to develop a historical tourism route tracing seventeenth century French missionaries of Baan Khamkerm-Nong Seaeng in Nakhon Phanom Province while developing local storytelling and creating digital media from information of historical value transferred through locals’ identities. Saint Joseph’s Church in Baan Khamkerm is the oldest church in upper-northeastern Thailand. To protect this historical site, emerging disciplines have offered potential communication tools for stronger heritage management. The research design is based on Participatory Action Research (PAR) which collects data from five groups of key representatives from the community of tourism stakeholders: 1) local community; 2) tourism policymakers; 3) …

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The Correlation Between Spiritual Tourism And Mental Health Of Young People In Binh Duong, Vietnam, Anh Nguyen Jan 2026

The Correlation Between Spiritual Tourism And Mental Health Of Young People In Binh Duong, Vietnam, Anh Nguyen

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

While researchers are in agreement about the positive relationship between spiritual activities (SAs) and mental health (MH) among the general population, the relationship between spiritual tourism (ST) and MH, particularly among young adults, is yet to be adequately investigated. As such, this research was conducted to determine the contribution of ST towards the MH of the younger generation. The respondents are undergraduate students located in Vietnam’s industrial province of Binh Duong. The findings, from the quantitative research approach, indicate that young people perceive ST mainly as a means for visiting places of worship, with little consideration for the MH benefits …

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Drivers Of Religious Tourism In Nigeria: Spiritual And Secular Reasons, Olakunle Shakur Olawuyi Dr, Oluwafunminiyi Wasiu Raheem Dr, Adetunji Sunday Oni Dr. Jan 2026

Drivers Of Religious Tourism In Nigeria: Spiritual And Secular Reasons, Olakunle Shakur Olawuyi Dr, Oluwafunminiyi Wasiu Raheem Dr, Adetunji Sunday Oni Dr.

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Religious activities have been engaged by humans since time immemorial. People have moved from one location to the other to offer sacrifices and engage in ritual activities around sacred objects and spiritual beings. Travelling to religious destinations with an inclination towards tourism is essentially a form of niche tourism. This study investigated the drivers of religious tourism in Nigeria from the prism of spiritual and mundane reasons. Data were retrieved via key informant interviews conducted at Osun-Osogbo Groove and Olokun Temple in southwest Nigeria. The findings revealed that the religious beliefs of most tourists who visit the Osun Grove and …

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Religious Travel To Sunan Papak’S Sacred Tomb, Garut , West Java, Indonesia, Yunus Winoto, Ninis Agustini Damayani, Teguh Husodo, Ute Lies Siti Khadijah, Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan, Falih Ijlal Septian Jan 2026

Religious Travel To Sunan Papak’S Sacred Tomb, Garut , West Java, Indonesia, Yunus Winoto, Ninis Agustini Damayani, Teguh Husodo, Ute Lies Siti Khadijah, Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan, Falih Ijlal Septian

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The sacred grave of Raden Wangsa Muhammad, or ‘Sunan Papak’, is an important holy grave in Garut, Indonesia, attracting many visitors as religious tourists. The study aimed to find out the spiritual elements in a series of pilgrimage activities, the views of pilgrims on sacred objects and sacred water, and the motivations of pilgrims who come to Sunan Papak’s holy tomb. This study uses a quantitative approach via survey research. Data were collected using questionnaires, observations, expert interviews and documentation studies. Based on the results of the study, it was revealed that in carrying out this pilgrimage, various religious elements …

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Segmenting Religious Tourists Based On Google Maps Reviews Using Latent Semantic Analysis And Hierarchical Clustering, Senthilkumaran Piramanayagam, Jyothi Mallya, Kartikeya Bolar Jan 2026

Segmenting Religious Tourists Based On Google Maps Reviews Using Latent Semantic Analysis And Hierarchical Clustering, Senthilkumaran Piramanayagam, Jyothi Mallya, Kartikeya Bolar

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Researchers in the tourism industry and academics are interested in analysing and extracting conclusions from user-generated data because they offer valuable insights into visitors’ motives, experiences, and consumption behaviour. However, religious tourists’ data have rarely been explored specifically in segmentation studies. Therefore, this study aims to segment religious tourists based on their Google Map reviews using Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) and hierarchical clustering. These analyses have resulted in three distinct segments: heritage explorers, aesthetes, and self-transcendence seekers. While heritage explorers are interested in learning about the cultural and historical significance of a site, aesthetes appreciate its beauty and art, while …

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Grave Pilgrimage: The Interface Of Islam And Local Tradition In Indonesia, Nikmatullah Nikmatullah Jan 2026

Grave Pilgrimage: The Interface Of Islam And Local Tradition In Indonesia, Nikmatullah Nikmatullah

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Grave pilgrimage is one of the important traditions for Indonesian Muslim communities, which is not only influenced by religious teachings but also influenced by local traditions. The harmonisation between Islam and local Sasak traditions forms the Sasak Islamic tradition practiced by the natives of Lombok Island. This article explains the motivations, meanings, rituals, and processions which pilgrims perform and the relationship between Islamic teachings and local traditions in the pilgrimage to the graves of Ulemas (Islamic scholars). To achieve this goal, the data of this qualitative research were obtained through observations, interviews, and online media to obtain in-depth data. The …

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Timkat (Epiphany) As Living Faith: The Intersection Of Religion, Culture, And Tourism In Gondar, World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Balew Baye, Dagnachew Nega Jan 2026

Timkat (Epiphany) As Living Faith: The Intersection Of Religion, Culture, And Tourism In Gondar, World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Balew Baye, Dagnachew Nega

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The Epiphany celebration in Gondar, Ethiopia, is one of the most unique events in the world. Due to its outstanding cultural value, the Epiphany was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List. The remarkable history of Gondar and its vast cultural heritage make the city an open-air museum for the world. However, there has been little research focused on exploring the Epiphany celebration in Ethiopia. This study follows an exploratory and descriptive research design, utilising a qualitative approach. Interviews, observations, and document analysis were employed as data collection methods. Non-probability sampling techniques were used, specifically purposive and snowball sampling, involving …

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Revisiting Tourism-Led-Growth Hypothesis In The Presence Of Structural Breaks: The Case Of Spiritual Tourism And Economic Growth In Saudi Arabia, Isiaka Akande Raifu, Lukman Lasisi Jan 2026

Revisiting Tourism-Led-Growth Hypothesis In The Presence Of Structural Breaks: The Case Of Spiritual Tourism And Economic Growth In Saudi Arabia, Isiaka Akande Raifu, Lukman Lasisi

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The study explores the Tourism-led-growth Hypothesis (TLGH) with a focus on spiritual tourism and economic growth in Saudi Arabia. Using the Generalised Method of Moments (GMM) for 28 years of annual data, we evaluated the impact of religious tourism on economic growth in the presence of structural breaks. Our analysis yielded promising results; thus, we make 4 important contributions to the literature. First, we establish the presence of a positive relationship between spiritual tourism and economic growth across all our models. Second, we discover that domestic pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia is a modest contributor to economic growth compared with international …

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Volume Cxlv, Number 10, January 23, 2026, Lawrence University Jan 2026

Volume Cxlv, Number 10, January 23, 2026, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

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Optimization Of The Preparation Process And Antioxidant Activity Of Oligopeptides From Lueyang Black-Bone Chicken, Zhang Xinyue, Chen Rui, Chen Liwei, Li Haicheng Jan 2026

Optimization Of The Preparation Process And Antioxidant Activity Of Oligopeptides From Lueyang Black-Bone Chicken, Zhang Xinyue, Chen Rui, Chen Liwei, Li Haicheng

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To prepare oligopeptides from Lueyang black-bone chicken in order to increase its added value and to determine their antioxidant activity. [Methods] Lueyang black-bone chicken meat was used as the raw material. Two proteases were employed for compound enzymatic hydrolysis, and response surface methodology was applied to optimize the preparation process of Lueyang black-bone chicken oligopeptides and to evaluate their antioxidant activity. [Results] The optimal preparation process for compound hydrolysis of Lueyang black-bone chicken oligopeptides was as follows: neutral protease and acid protease in combination, substrate concentration 3 g/100 mL, enzymatic hydrolysis time 4 h, total enzyme addition 9 300 …

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Flavonoid Identification And Antioxidant Activity Of Ampelopsis Grossedentata Leaf Extract, Dai Haoxin, Yang Dawei Jan 2026

Flavonoid Identification And Antioxidant Activity Of Ampelopsis Grossedentata Leaf Extract, Dai Haoxin, Yang Dawei

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the composition and antioxidant properties of flavonoids from the Ampelopsis grossedentata leaf extract. [Methods] Qualitative identification and quantitative determination are conducted on flavonoids from the extract by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Then, with tea polyphenols and vitamin C as controls, the scavenging rates of the extract are determined against four free radicals, including OH-, DPPH, O-2, and ABTS+, and the antioxidant effect of the extract is studied during potato chip storage. [Results] The results show that the flavonoid and polyphenol content of the extract are 41.07% and 45.50%, respectively. There are five types of flavonoids in the …

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Research Advances In The Application Of Intelligent Responsive Hydrogels For Controlled Release And Quality Monitoring In Foods, Yin Hongli, Qu Yanfeng, Yang Jiaxing, Yao Jianuo, Li Weize, Liu Shiying Jan 2026

Research Advances In The Application Of Intelligent Responsive Hydrogels For Controlled Release And Quality Monitoring In Foods, Yin Hongli, Qu Yanfeng, Yang Jiaxing, Yao Jianuo, Li Weize, Liu Shiying

Food and Machinery

With the continuously increasing demand for intelligent and precise technologies in the food industry, intelligent responsive hydrogels, as an emerging class of functional materials, have demonstrated great application potential in controlled release and quality monitoring of food products. This article reviews recent research progress in intelligent responsive hydrogels in terms of base material selection and crosslinking methods, types of stimulus responsiveness, and underlying mechanisms. It elaborates on the design and application of intelligent hydrogels in controlled-release systems for food bioactive substances, covering antibacterial packaging, nutrient fortification, and flavor-controlled release. Additionally, the application of intelligent responsive hydrogels in food quality monitoring …

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Preparation And Characterization Of Nanocellulose-Based Edible Films And Their Fresh-Keeping Effects On Bananas, Tian Huan, Song Zhen, Li Zejun, Sun Yawen Jan 2026

Preparation And Characterization Of Nanocellulose-Based Edible Films And Their Fresh-Keeping Effects On Bananas, Tian Huan, Song Zhen, Li Zejun, Sun Yawen

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To prevent postharvest fruit decay and extend shelf life, a robust, water-resistant, and self-healing multifunctional edible fresh-keeping film was proposed. [Methods] The edible fresh-keeping film's microstructure, chemical structure, physicochemical properties, mechanical properties, and its effects on the shelf life of bananas were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray powder diffractometer (XRD), texture analyzer, and rheometer. [Results] The monomers within the edible film are cross-linked via hydrogen bonds, ester bonds, and electrostatic interactions, forming an irregular network structure on the surface. The film exhibits an elongation at break of 71.73% and a mechanical strength …

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Challenges To The Internationalisation Of Small And Medium-Sized Food Crops-Based Enterprises (Smes) In Tanzania, Omari Khalifa Mbura, Sumaya M. Kagoya Jan 2026

Challenges To The Internationalisation Of Small And Medium-Sized Food Crops-Based Enterprises (Smes) In Tanzania, Omari Khalifa Mbura, Sumaya M. Kagoya

Business Management Review

This paper examines the salient attributes of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) internationalisation of food crops. Using the explanatory research design the study applied the International Entrepreneurship theory and the Uppsala internationalisation process model, to specifically link the influence of internal, psychic distance and external factors to SMEs internationalisation of food crops in Tanzania. It reports the findings of a study that used a structured questionnaire to collect data from 80 randomly selected food crop exporting firms in Tanzania. The results subjected to multiple regression analysis indicate that out of the three constructs, internal and psychic distance factors had a …

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A Prospective Study On The Epidemiology, Clinical Profile, And Management Of Snake Bite Patients, S. Venkatram Sankar, Narendra Nath Jena, P. Sathish Kumar, Uma Gonchigar, Fady Ebrahem, Molly Ruttenberg, Susan Owens Jan 2026

A Prospective Study On The Epidemiology, Clinical Profile, And Management Of Snake Bite Patients, S. Venkatram Sankar, Narendra Nath Jena, P. Sathish Kumar, Uma Gonchigar, Fady Ebrahem, Molly Ruttenberg, Susan Owens

URGENT Matters

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A Prospective Analysis Of Pediatric Emergency Department Revisits: Insights And Strategies For Enhanced Care, Jumeena Shahanaz, Tania Alhuwalia, Uma Gonchigar, Molly Ruttenberg, Fady Ebrahem, Venugopalan Poovathumparambil Jan 2026

A Prospective Analysis Of Pediatric Emergency Department Revisits: Insights And Strategies For Enhanced Care, Jumeena Shahanaz, Tania Alhuwalia, Uma Gonchigar, Molly Ruttenberg, Fady Ebrahem, Venugopalan Poovathumparambil

URGENT Matters

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Expanding The Mission Of Emergency Care: The Case For Cancer Screening, Shriansh Singh, Abigail Maier, Sydney N. Chapman, Michael A. Friedman, Aditya Loganathan, Nicholas Melucci Jan 2026

Expanding The Mission Of Emergency Care: The Case For Cancer Screening, Shriansh Singh, Abigail Maier, Sydney N. Chapman, Michael A. Friedman, Aditya Loganathan, Nicholas Melucci

URGENT Matters

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Enhancing Young Adults' Emergency Response To Life-Threatening Situations, Gautham Lingadurai, Aubrie Ford, Uma Gonchigar, Fady Ebrahem, Molly Ruttenberg, Narendra Nath Jena Jan 2026

Enhancing Young Adults' Emergency Response To Life-Threatening Situations, Gautham Lingadurai, Aubrie Ford, Uma Gonchigar, Fady Ebrahem, Molly Ruttenberg, Narendra Nath Jena

URGENT Matters

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Outcomes Of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Based On Time To Endoscopy, Ravi Dhaiya, Joseph Pauly, Uma Gonchigar, Fady Ebrahem, Molly Ruttenberg, Reena Singh Jan 2026

Outcomes Of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Based On Time To Endoscopy, Ravi Dhaiya, Joseph Pauly, Uma Gonchigar, Fady Ebrahem, Molly Ruttenberg, Reena Singh

URGENT Matters

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Recalibrating The Risk Of False Confession Wrongful Convictions: Interrogation Tactics And Inverse Probability, Scott M. Mourtgos, Ian T. Adams Jan 2026

Recalibrating The Risk Of False Confession Wrongful Convictions: Interrogation Tactics And Inverse Probability, Scott M. Mourtgos, Ian T. Adams

Faculty Publications

False confession wrongful convictions (FCWCs) are a serious failure of the criminal justice system. Although scholars have identified interrogation tactics thought to elevate this risk, existing research rarely estimates the population-level probability that legally permissible methods will produce an FCWC. Instead, inference relies on outcome-selected case series and laboratory diagnosticity ratios that ignore base rates and the far larger universe of interrogations without false confessions. This article offers a methodological recalibration. We formalize the outcome-selection problem and apply inverse probability logic to derive posterior FCWC risk integrating base rates, sensitivity, and specificity. Using Monte Carlo simulation, we synthesize available empirical …

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