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Causal Functional Mediation Analysis With An Application To Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Data, Yi Zhao, Xi Luo, Michael E Sobel, Martin A Lindquist, Brian S Caffo

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

A primary goal of task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies is to quantify the effective connectivity between brain regions when stimuli are presented. Assessing the dynamics of effective connectivity has attracted increasing attention. Causal mediation analysis serves as a widely implemented tool aiming to delineate the mechanism between task stimuli and brain activations. However, the case, where the treatment, mediator, and outcome are continuous functions, has not been studied. Causal mediation analysis for functional data is considered. Semiparametric functional linear structural equation models are introduced and causal assumptions are discussed. The proposed models allow for the estimation of individual …

Editorial, Niveditha K. Prasad

Socio-Legal Review

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Front Matter, Socio-Legal Review

Socio-Legal Review

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Third Place And Nostalgia In Postcolonial Jakarta: Adaptive Reuse Of Cikini Post Office, Ade Ariyani Sari Fajarwati, Mochamad Aviandy

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

The transformation of space in postcolonial cities extends beyond the restoration of old buildings; it involves cultural practices that reshape collective memory and identity. Through adaptive reuse, colonial-era heritage spaces are revitalised as social hubs. This study examines Post Kantoor cafe, a former colonial post office turned into a “third place” within urban spatial culture. Using qualitative methods—visual observation, spatial documentation, and a literature review—the study finds that nostalgic aesthetics, evident in antique artefacts, colonial atmospheres, and curated visuals, foster emotional connections across generations and social classes. More than a site of consumption, the cafe becomes a space for dialogue, …

Staff Education To Improve Patient Outcomes Through Bedside Shift Report In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Ngum Avwontom

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract Problem: Inconsistent shift handoff communication in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) contributes to adverse patient outcomes, including medical errors, falls, and pressure ulcers. Bedside shift reports (BSRs) are an evidence-based, patient-centered strategy to mitigate these risks, yet implementation at the project site was inconsistent. Methods: This staff education project implemented a standardized BSR program in a 100-bed SNF over seven weeks. The intervention trained 18 nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) on BSR using the Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) communication framework. A pre- and post-test design was used to evaluate the impact on staff knowledge, shift report duration, and patient safety outcomes, including …

Integrating Basic Science, Clinical Research, Epidemiology And Dental Public Health To Promote Innovation In Dentistry: An Editorial Review, Acing H. Mude, H. Hasanuddin, Muhammad Ikbal, Erni Marlina, Muhammad Ruslin

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This editorial review synthesizes key findings from 15 articles in the August 2025 issue of the Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science, spanning basic science, clinical research, epidemiology, and dental public health.

Methods: The studies were clustered into five thematic domains: diabetes, inflammation, and periodontal therapy; craniofacial growth and genetic determinants; oral pathology and congenital anomalies; community dentistry and interventions; and clinical innovations.

Results: Notable findings include the immunomodulatory and antibacterial effects of gum arabic in diabetic periodontitis, the radioprotective potential of mangosteen pericarp extract, and the lack of correlation between ACTN3 gene polymorphisms and skeletal malocclusion. Epidemiological analyses revealed a …

Local Communities And Tourism Development In Sultanate Of Oman: A Field Study Of The Attitudes Of The Residents In Masirah Island, Izza Bint Ali Bin Jamil Al-Owaisiya, Mustafa Babiker Abusheiba, Jalal Mohammed Hamza

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This study aimed to uncover trends towards tourism development in the island by identifying by knowing the vision of the Ministry of Tourism and its plans. It analyzed the local residents’ attitudes, and identifying the challenges they may face, and the mechanisms that help to address them. The study was based on the descriptive and analytical approach. Three research tools were used. First, analysis of the electronic executive summary of Oman Tourism Strategy 2016-2020. Second, a questionnaire to collect data from the sample of local population numbering (358). Third, an interview guide administered with official leadership in some government departments …

E-Training And Professional Development Of Social Workers At Public Schools In Muscat Governorate, Zakiya Bint Rashid Bin Hamad Al-Hashmiya, Mohammed Salim Ahmed, Ahmed Thabet Hilal Ibrahim

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

The study aimed to explore the reality of e-training in developing the professional performance of social workers at public schools in Muscat Governorate as well as identifying the justifications, requirements and challenges of using e-training in the development of social workers’ professional performance. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach. A comprehensive social survey was distributed among 162 male and female social workers and 7 male and female social counseling supervisors in the Directorate General of Education in Muscat. An electronic questionnaire was used with the social workers, and an interview was conducted with the social counseling supervisors. The study …

Challenges In Implementing Artificial Intelligence In Academic Libraries In Oman: The Case Of University Libraries, Asma Abdullah Alabbadi, Jamal Matar Al-Salmi, Sallam Osman Fageeri, Nour Eldin Mohamed Elshaiekh

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

This research explores the challenges encountered by Omani academic libraries in adopting and using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Through qualitative research that included interviews with decision-makers and technical staff, the research identified four main categories of challenges: financial, human, administrative, and technical/security. The findings revealed that high costs, limited budgets, inadequate training, resistance to change, and weak infrastructure were among the key obstacles, with most libraries relying on basic AI functionalities while advanced applications remain largely underutilized. Despite these challenges, the research uncovered a willingness among institutions to adopt AI, supported by efforts such as organizing workshops, employing cost-effective tools, …

Navigating The Role Of Ai In Research In The Global South: A Collective Autoethnography From Researchers In The Philippines, Iraq, And Malaysia, Louie Giray, Ahmed Alkhaqani, Nurliana Kamaruddin

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This paper investigates the transformative impact and ethical dilemmas of integrating artificial intelligence into the workflows of researchers from the Global South, specifically the Philippines, Iraq, and Malaysia. Through collective autoethnography, the authors analyze how AI tools function as both equalizers and disruptors in resource-constrained academic environments. The findings reveal that AI significantly enhances productivity by dismantling language barriers for non-native English speakers, streamlining literature searches, and democratizing access to global scholarship. However, these benefits are accompanied by profound challenges, including the risk of over-reliance, the proliferation of AI hallucinations, and the potential erosion of critical thinking skills. The authors …

Ai Detection Tools: A Systematic Review Of Empirical Evidence And Their Implications For Education, Halime Nuran Caner

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence has significantly transformed academic writing practices, prompting institutions to implement tools designed to verify authorship and uphold academic integrity. Artificial intelligence detection systems have emerged as a prominent, albeit increasingly debated response to these challenges. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence to assess the reliability, fairness, and pedagogical implications of artificial intelligence text-detection tools in educational settings. Adhering to PRISMA 2020 standards, this review identified twenty-five peer-reviewed empirical studies, 18 of which were conducted directly within educational settings. This review synthesizes empirical studies published between 2022 and 2025, encompassing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods …

Uji Kelayakan Teknis Dan Performa Auvest: Rompi Pendingin Otomatis Berbasis Wearable Thermoelectric Cooler Untuk Mitigasi Risiko Heat Stress, Muchammad Adam Wildan, Amelia Avril Rayhana, Nadia Hanifan Nabila, Bian Shabri Putri Irwanto

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Heat stress is a serious threat to construction workers that can reduce productivity and even threaten lives. Existing cooling vest innovations still have limitations, such as weight, manual systems, and the risk of leakage. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Automatic Vest (AUVEST), an automatic cooling vest based on Wearable Thermoelectric Cooler and the Internet of Things (IoT), in preventing the risk of heat stress. The method used is experimental with trials on one construction worker in indoor and outdoor environments. AUVEST is equipped with temperature sensors (DS18B20, TMP102) and humidity (DHT11), whose data is processed by …

Alternative Vat Policies For Sustainable Menstrual Products In Indonesia, Saraswati Nirmala Suci, Hanik Susilawati Muamarah

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

Background: Sustainable menstrual products currently face the same VAT rate as conventional products, making them less affordable and slowing their adoption. This price gap drives consumers toward cheaper disposable alternatives, increasing non-recyclable waste and environmental risks. Addressing this imbalance is essential to advancing sustainability and menstrual equity. Method: This study conducted in-depth interviews with officials from the Directorate General of Taxes, the Fiscal Policy Agency, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, academicians, and a sustainable product manufacturer. Data were analyzed using the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) framework to evaluate four VAT policy alternatives: normal VAT, VAT exemption, non-collected VAT, and …

Media Valit Berbasis Powtoon Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Analisis Fungsi Musik Di Kelas Xi Mipa, Krista Bhakti Samudra, E.W. Suprihatin Dyah Pratamawati, Hartono Hartono

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Learning in the Cultural Arts subject, particularly traditional music at SMA Negeri 1 Wates, still faces a gap caused by the use of unsuitable media. This condition has contributed to low student achievement, with many students failing to meet the minimum passing criterion of 75. This research and development study aimed to produce VALIT media—an animated video about traditional music ensembles—using Powtoon as a learning resource to improve student outcomes. The study followed R&D stages comprising identification of potential and problems, data collection, product design and planning, expert validation in content, media, and language, small-group trials, revision, second-stage validation, large-group …

Penerapan Design Thinking Dalam Merancang Media Pembelajaran Pada Mata Pelajaran Ipas Kelas Iii Sekolah Dasar, Dina Lestari, Khikmah Mijil Pawestri, Lina Yekti Oktiningtiyas, Rizky Yuliana Pratista, Tia Sulistiani

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Observations of third-grade students at SD Negeri Gedongtengen were conducted using in-depth interviews within a Design Thinking approach to explore their fears, difficulties, and concerns about learning. The findings indicated that several factors influenced their learning process. Interviews were conducted with two high-achieving and two lower-achieving students. The results showed that learning outcomes were affected not only by internal factors but also by external factors such as learning methods, instructional media, and learning styles. Students experienced difficulty understanding unfamiliar terms in Natural and Social Sciences, particularly in the topic of animal life cycles. Therefore, an engaging and useful learning medium …

Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Kahoot Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Pada Pembelajaran Ips Di Smp, Fara Wahyu Aziza, Galuh Raka Prana, Hanifa Nur Fadhilah, Indah Nor Janah, Maria Rut Ningsi Arakian, Ni Gusti Nyoman Desianti, Syamsul Bachri, Ria Nuzul Fahrudin

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

One of the main challenges in junior high school Social Studies is low student motivation. Many students perceive the subject as heavily based on memorization, making it feel monotonous and less engaging. To address this problem, the study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of Kahoot! as an instructional medium for increasing student motivation in Social Studies at SMP Negeri 13 Malang. A qualitative descriptive approach was used with Grade IX students as participants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation and analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that …

Keefektifan Konseling Individu Dengan Teknik Positive Reinforcement Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Sosial Siswa Kelas X Sma, El-Tsaniyah Rihlatul Widaad, Arbin Janu Setiyowati, Murtiningtyas Nuswantari

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Social skills are essential for individuals to build harmonious relationships with others. This study examined the effectiveness of individual counseling using positive reinforcement techniques to improve the social skills of Grade X students at SMA Brawijaya Smart School. A quantitative experimental method with a one-group pretest–posttest design was used. The participants were three Grade X students selected on the basis of a needs assessment and initial observations. Social skills were measured using the Social Skills Rating Scale developed by Gresham and Elliot. Data were collected through pretests and posttests to identify changes after the counseling intervention. Descriptive analysis showed increases …

Cost Of Illness Analysis In Total Knee Replacement At Public Hospital Jenderal Ahmad Yani, Lampung, Indonesia, Dina Fatma Alia, Dwi Endarti, Tri Murti Andayani

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most economical and frequently successful orthopedic procedures. Cost-of-illness studies of TKR in Indonesia are scarce and lack an analysis of the relationship between characteristics and costs. This study aims to examine the cost-of-illness of TKR from a social perspective and explore the relationship between the characteristics and the cost of TKR. This is an observational cross-sectional study of all patients who underwent TKR from 1st January 2022-31 st December 2023. The characteristics were collected from the medical records. Cost of illness was conducted from a social perspective with a bottom-up approach. Hospital …

Assessment Perception: Delivery Matters, Nicole Marie Arcuri-Sanders, Chelsey Simmons

Educational Sciences and Organizations

Perception shapes how individuals experience the world and guides their actions toward personal goals. In counseling, clients’ accurate understanding of assessment results is essential for informed decision-making and effective treatment engagement. Mental health clinicians have an ethical responsibility to communicate findings in ways that safeguard client welfare and empower both clients and stakeholders to collaborate in care. This conceptual manuscript introduces the BRIEF (Brief, Relevant, Interpretive, Empathetic, and Factual) Feedback Integration Framework, a structured model for delivering assessment feedback ethically and accessibly. Integrating cognitive, developmental, and cultural considerations. BRIEF provides counselors, supervisors, and educators with a practical strategy for improving …

Evaluation Of Impact Of Some Epidemiologic Factors On The Bronchiolitis Caused By Respiratory Syncytial Virus (Rsv) In Infants And Young Children Under 5 Years Old In Al- Diwaniyah Province, Rajaa Abd Hamaadi Chaloob, Wissam Salih Abood

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Background:. The biggest viral cause of bronchiolitis and one of the major agents behind respiratory-tract infections globally is the Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (HRSV). RSV is transmitted through airborne droplets or close contact with contaminated objects. Objective: The purpose of this research is to detect major risk factors associated with susceptibility to and severity of bronchiolitis in infants and young children under the age of five caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).  study design to detect antibodies Immunoglobulin M (IgM) for human RSV in serum samples by using specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits as a diagnostic test Methods: This …

Environmental Science And Sustainable Development: Behavioral Transformation To Knowledge System Integration For Sustainability Action, Ahyahudin Sodri, Herdis Herdiansyah

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Sustainability issues are now a global concern. However, knowing the root causes of problems and the target is not the only factor that constantly motivates change for the better (Wamsle & Osberg, 2022) as such change also requires encouragement from actors, including individuals, organizations, and communities. Therefore, the human aspect is crucial for the successful achievement of sustainability (Hariram et al., 2023). In other words, questions on sustainability are not just about "what should be done?" and also on “how to get people to do it?” and “why are currently available interventions not yet fully utilized?” …

Front Matter

The Writing Center Journal

Front matter for The Writing Center Journal 43:3 (2025).

“Dear Colleague”: Upholding Multilingual Voices And Pedagogies In Writing Centers Against Flattening Forces, Melanie Mcnulty, Amina Selimaj

The Writing Center Journal

Drawing on the dual perspectives of a writing center administrator and a tutor, this paper explores how political symbolism—such as the Department of Education’s 2025 “Dear Colleague” letter—technological homogenization, and institutional consolidation are contributing to a resurgence of standard language ideology and attempting to erode linguistic diversity. We argue that writing center administrators and tutors must confront their own biases, reflect on their positionality, and adopt pedagogies that prioritize inclusion and agency over assimilation; and must refuse these pressures that seek to judge diversity as deficit and flatten difference into sameness.

Native-Speakerism And Multilingual Student Anxiety In One-To-One Mentoring, Grace Lee-Amuzie

The Writing Center Journal

While one-to- one writing tutoring is often viewed as a supportive space for student writers, it can also reproduce racialized linguistic hierarchies that exacerbate anxiety for multilingual students. This article examines second language (L2) anxiety as a structurally induced emotional response to native-speakerism— the ideology that privileges white, Anglophone, native English speakers as the standard for language competence. Drawing from L2 anxiety research in applied linguistics and writing center studies, the article explores how native-speakerism influences multilingual students’ self-perception, interaction, and performance in L2 during one-to- one tutoring. It discusses the sources and dimensions of L2 anxiety across all four …

The Myth Of Revising By Ear: Does It Help Multilingual Writers?, Soo Hyon Kim

The Writing Center Journal

This study examines what multilingual writers notice while they read their writing aloud, and whether reading aloud helps improve the accuracy of their writing during revision. It also investigates whether multilingual writers’ second language (L2) proficiency influences the extent to which reading aloud impacts revision. To address these questions, a counterbalanced, mixed design study was carried out with two experimental conditions: revising while reading aloud and revising while reading silently. Multilingual writers of higher and lower English proficiency at a large research university participated in a two-day sequence of composition and revision, two times, over the course of two weeks. …

Engaging Transnational Writing Assets In The Writing Center: New Pedagogical Directions For Supporting International Multilingual Students, Olalekan T. Adepoju

The Writing Center Journal

This article argues for a shift in writing center pedagogy toward prioritizing transnational writing assets as the basis of our work with international multilingual writers specifically and every writer we encounter generally. While writing center scholarship has paid attention to the influences of language, cultural and rhetorical differences among native and non-native English speakers/ tutors in the writing center, much of this discussion has taken the “comparative” route rather than a “trans-d” (transnational) route with potentials to transform our engagements with scholars, students, and writers from other parts of the world. This IRB-approved research reveals that international multilingual writers possess …

Back Matter

The Writing Center Journal

Back Matter for Writing Center Journal 43.3.(2025)

Global Preferences And Determinant Variables Of Caesarean Delivery Among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Mitiku Tefera, Lijalem Jemberu, Eyob Getachew, Getnet Alemu Andarge, Kedir Seid, Gebeyehu Lakew, Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Eyob Ketema Bogale

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

A caesarean section (CS) is a lifesaving procedure. With rising rates, women’s delivery choices have become a global concern. This review assesses global CS preference and determinants. A search of 6 databases was conducted (PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Google Scholar and Maternity and Infant Care) in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, including papers published between 2013 and 2024. Egger’s test and funnel plot assessed publication bias, while the I2 statistic and Cochrane Q-test evaluated heterogeneity. Subgroup analysis considered sample size, publication year and economic condition. Initially, 73 articles were identified, of which 13 were deemed suitable, with a total sample size …

The Effect Of Withering Methods On Physicochemical And Sensory Properties Of Liberica Coffee Leaf Tea (Coffea Liberica), Surhaini Surhaini, Indriyani Indriyani, Rahayu Suseno, Rinaldi Rinaldi, Ferry Jie, Huda Wazzan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study aims to evaluate the effect of different withering methods on physicochemical and organoleptic properties of Liberica coffee leaf tea (Coffea liberica) and to identify the optimal treatment. The experiment was conducted using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five withering treatments, including no withering, room temperature withering for 10 h, air withering for 10 h, oven withering at 60°C for 30 min, and steaming for 2 min, each with four replications. The observed parameters included powder moisture content, pH, color (L*, a*, b*), antioxidant activity, total phenols, total tannins, flavonoids, and sensory attributes, namely color, aroma, acidity, taste, …

Comparative Study Of Combined Darn And Mesh Vs Mesh-Only Repair In The Management Of Primary Adult Male Inguinal Hernia, Samer Makki Mohamed Al Hakkak

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: The research was conducted to compare the efficacy and postoperative outcomes of combined mesh and darn (CMD) repair versus mesh alone (MA) repair in adult patients with inguinal hernia, with a focus on recurrence rates and the occurrence of postoperative complications. In the realm of general surgical practice, open surgery remains a viable treatment option for primary inguinal hernia, alongside the availability of laparoscopic procedures. Materials and Methods: A prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted of 404 adult patients with primary inguinal hernias undergoing surgery in selected hospitals between February 2020 and January 2023. Comparative parameters were length of …