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The Prophet's Medicine: How Mormon Doctrine And Medical Practices Evolved Along The American Frontier, Drew Robinson

The Ozark Historical Review

Joseph Smith rejected both the religious and medical orthodoxies of his day and developed his own theological systems while learning to rely solely on herbs for his medical care. His medical convictions regarding herbal medicine were as authoritative and binding for Mormons to practice as his religious revelations. However, by the time Brigham Young had become leader of the Mormons, regular medicine had become both modern and superior to other medical practices, including the Mormons’ herbal medicine. Though the use of herbal medicine had been codified into religious law by Smith, the benefits and availability of modern medicine earned the …

Tokugawa Nationalism: The Decline Of Chûgoku And The Restoration Of Traditional Identity, Chad Totty

The Ozark Historical Review

This paper discusses the rise of Japanese nationalism as a response to Confucian centering around Chinese superiority and the rigidity of the Japanese class system.

Curricular Praxis: Preparing Athletic Trainers By Combining Formal Debriefing With Clinical Experiences, Christopher J. Hamlyn, Thalia Mulvihill

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

Background: This study examined the integration of formal debriefing in athletic training clinical education, addressing a gap in understanding its role during the transition to professional master's programs. It focused on how formal debriefing can bridge the shift from traditional learning models, ensuring effective student learning and knowledge application in diverse clinical scenarios. The study specifically explored the perceptions of preceptors and students about the incorporation of debriefing in a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education accredited athletic training program.

Methods: This qualitative study used a purposive sample of five preceptors for an accredited athletic training program with training …

Humanitarian Intervention And Just War Theory, Nathaniel R. King

The Ozark Historical Review

Since the end of World War II, the United States has engaged in a new type of warfare. No longer fighting conventional wars, the United States has begun to enter into an intervention style of warfare. Often, intervention occurs on humanitarian grounds, rather than for reasons of conquest, which can often lead to unwanted destruction and alienate local populations. At the same time America’s military tactics shifted the world saw the resurgence of universal human rights. Increasingly included within these rights was the right to protection, or R2P. Just war theory becomes joined with humanitarianism when the action of intervening …

“It’S Like Mental Marginalization”: Stories Of Four Music Students At A Hispanic Serving Institution., Sarah Minette

Visions of Research in Music Education

Researchers have explored the ways in which P-12 teachers and students negotiate Latino/a/x/e cultural and musical identities in the classrooms (Abril, 2009; Lechuga & Schmidt, 2018; Palkki, 2015). While some have connected culturally responsive teaching to the needs of the growing number of Latino/a/x and Hispanic students in P-12 settings (Abril & Kelly-McHale, 2015), currently, no studies within music education address the experiences of music students at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), as well as the music making practices, curriculum, and faculty experiences at HSI. This case study examined how a music department at an HSI served the needs of its …

Transformational Choral Spaces And Trans-Formational Experiences, Dillon E. Beede

Visions of Research in Music Education

Despite a significant increase in the trans and gender expansive (TGE) population in the US (Ghorayshi, 2022), pedagogies and policies have not changed at the same rate in cis-dominant choral spaces (Aguirre, 2018). Drawing from bio-ecological systems theory and trans-identity development frameworks, this qualitative research highlights the challenges and affirmations faced by TGE singers. This study also examines the pedagogical and policy-oriented frameworks within a trans and gender-expansive choral ensemble, aiming to share the unique perspectives of performers and examine how these frameworks influence identity development. This study further contributes to the growing body of literature advocating for equity and …

Music Making To Transgress: A Phenomenology Of Transgressive American Music Educators, Anders P. Lewis

Visions of Research in Music Education

This phenomenological case study examined four self-described transgressive music teachers in the United States. Transgressive teachers may be described as those who challenge oppressive structures, both in educational settings and in the broader social context, to support marginalized students. Findings suggest that teacher identity creation and analytic frameworks of oppressive structures shape the elements of their transgressive pedagogies. These findings also suggest varied paths of becoming for transgressive teachers. The researcher concludes with suggestions for further research and implications for current teachers.

A Descriptive Analysis Of Elementary Music Teachers' Planning Time, Seth N. Mcknight

Visions of Research in Music Education

The purpose of this descriptive study was to examine elementary music teachers’ planning times. The existing literature on planning time is scarce and the literature on elementary music teachers’ planning time is nearly non-existent. The following research questions guided the study: (a) How many minutes of planning time do elementary music teachers have? (b) What type(s) of planning do elementary music teachers participate in? (c) What do elementary music teachers do during their planning time? The researcher modified an existing survey (Hixson et al., 2013), which underwent two piloting phases to establish content validity and statistical reliability. The participants (N …

Conducting Inclusion: A Udl-Inspired Approach To Choral Education, Maria Varvarigou

Visions of Research in Music Education

In this paper I explore the possibilities of a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)-inspired curriculum developed over four years of teaching a module on choral conducting education in three formats: online, as blended, and in-person. The learners were primary school generalist student-teachers. They had diverse backgrounds, experiences, and levels of confidence in choral singing and conducting. Examining UDL through the theoretical lens of inclusive pedagogy offered a theoretical foundation to discuss my approach to creating inclusive choral conducting environments that promote learning and participation. At the same time, implementing inclusive pedagogy through UDL brought to the surface institutional challenges and …

Editorial: A Vision For Research In Music Education? New Answers To A Perpetual Question, Cara Bernard

Visions of Research in Music Education

No abstract provided.

Activity Design Principles To Support Engineering Engagement For Families With Preschool-Age Children From Low-Income English-And Spanish-Speaking Communities, Scott A. Pattison, Smirla Ramos Montañez, Viviana López Burgos, Gina Svarovsky, María Quijano, Amy Corbett, Catherine Wagner, Diana Contreras

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER)

Existing evidence highlights the significance of family STEM learning experiences during early childhood. However, there is a lack of research specific to early childhood family-based learning in the field of engineering, especially with preschool-age children (three to five years old). To address this gap and inform engineering education programs for young children, we conducted a design-based research study in collaboration with 15 Spanish-and English-speaking families with preschool-age children from low-income communities. Our study aimed to develop and test a series of family-based engineering design activities while also identifying underlying design principles. Guided by an asset-based family learning framework, which acknowledges …

A Test Rig For An Aircraft Propeller Powered By Battery Motor, C. M. Vigneswaran, J. Induja, K. S. Bharath, M. J. Spoorthi, R. Chethana

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

The propeller test rig is a crucial component in aeronautical engineering that plays a vital role in the development, testing, and optimization of propeller systems for aircraft. This research outlines the design, development, and performance evaluation of a state-of- the- art propeller test rig developed for research and testing purposes. The primary objective of this project is to enhance the understanding of propeller dynamics and efficiency, leading to the improvement of aircraft propulsion systems. The test rig provides a controlled environment to evaluate and compare multiple propeller designs, aiding engineers in making informed decisions during the design process. An advanced …

A Framework For Test Planning Of A Vision System Supporting Aerial Refueling, Jonathon K. Parry, Donald H. Costello, Michael D. M. Kutzer, Charles J. Doherty, Sarah M. Hubbard

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

This essay presents a framework for evaluating a computer vision system providing perception for an uncrewed aircraft completing the automated air-to-air refueling (A3R) task. As the Department of Defense acquires capabilities that exhibit increasing levels of autonomy, the test and evaluation community must adapt the current framework to provide airworthiness officials the information required to accurately access the risks associated with the system underdoing testing. Following a brief introduction to A3R, this essay lays out a testing framework that leverages dendritic analysis and effectively deconstructs the critical issue into measurable data elements that can be used to support test and …

Valuing Fruit Tree Lease Contracts Under Uncertainty: A Probabilistic Framework For Fair Pricing, Abdurakhman Abdurakhman, Agus Sihabuddin, Kurniawan Chandra Wijaya, Evita Purnaningrum, Di Asih I Maruddani

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Fruit tree lease contracts are a prevalent economic practice in Indonesia, especially within rural communities. This study addresses the challenge of establishing equitable contract prices for both lessees and tree owners, specifically by integrating the inherent uncertainties associated with crop yield and fruit price fluctuations. To achieve this, we develop and employ two distinct models: Fixed-Time Discount Model (FTD) and the Dynamic-Time Discount Model (DTD). Each model is mathematically formulated, leveraging a Poisson distribution to capture yield uncertainty and a Uniform distribution to represent fruit price variability. Through computations, we evaluate the impact of key parameters - average yield ( …

Hybrid Feature Selection And Ensemble Classification For Climate Change Indicators: A Machine Learning Approach, Firas Ali Hashim, Yasmin Makki Mohialden, Nadia Mahmood Hussien

Terra Joule Journal

Climate change poses a significant challenge across various domains, necessitating advanced analytical techniques for effective monitoring and decision-making. This paper introduces a hybrid machine learning pipeline that selects and classifies features of climate change indicators. A synthetic dataset, representing different climate indicators and their application fields, is generated and processed using a combination of SelectKBest and Recursive Feature Elimination with Cross-Validation (RFECV) for robust feature selection. An ensemble of random forest and gradient-boosting classifiers is employed to enhance prediction accuracy. The predicted methodology has attained the lower initial accuracy of classification of 0.4 with five chosen climate characteristics. Optimizing the …

Scalable Framework For Sustainable Wind Energy Production In Low-Wind Speed Regions: Case Studies From Iraq, Abdul Salam K Darwish, Hussain H. Al-Kayiem

Terra Joule Journal

Wind energy has not been put in view for power generation in Iraq due to the low mean wind speed. To capture geographic variability, Sulaymaniyah in the north and Nasiriyah in the south were selected as they are over-average wind potential locations in Iraq and assessed using Weibull distribution models, extrapolated to operational hub heights, and cross-validated with satellite data. A Blade Element Momentum approach implemented in MATLAB was used to optimize rotor blade geometry, including twist angle and chord profile of two commercial wind turbines. The turbines were selected according to aerodynamic compatibility and site-specific wind conditions. Simulated layouts …

The Scarlet - Volume Civ, No. 1 (September 5, 2025), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The September 5, 2025 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University.

Cocoa Polyphenols Modulate The Mouse Gut Microbiome In A Site-Specific Manner, Marcus Hayden, Eliza C. Stewart, Mohammed F. Almatani, Jeremy Case, Samuel Rice, Giovanni Rompato, Korry J. Hintze, Abby D. Benninghoff

Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Student Research

Background/Objectives: The dietary modulation of the gut microbiome is a promising strategy for mitigating gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colitis-associated colorectal cancer (CAC). Cocoa powder is rich in polyphenols, including (−)-epicatechin and (+)-catechin, which have been associated with beneficial effects on gut health and microbiome modulation. Importantly, changes in the bacterial populations associated with the gut mucosal layer may have different health impacts compared to changes in cecal or fecal microbiomes. This study investigated the effects of cocoa polyphenol supplementation on microbiome composition across the cecal, fecal, and mucosal compartments in a mouse model of colitis. …

Cosine-100 Full Dataset Challenges The Annual Modulation Signal Of Dama/Libra, Nelson Carlin, Jae Young Cho, Jae Jin Choi, Seonho Choi, Anthony C Ezeribe, Luis Eduardo França, Chang Hyon Ha, In Sik Hahn, Sophia J Hollick, Eunju Jeon, Han Wool Joo, Woon Gu Kang, Matthew Kauer, Bongho Kim, Hongjoo Kim, Jinyoung Kim, Kyungwon Kim, Sunghyun Kim, Sun Kee Kim, Won Kyung Kim, Yeongduk Kim, Yong-Hamb Kim, Young Ju Ko, Doohyeok Lee, Eun Kyung Lee, Hyunseok Lee, Hyun Su Lee, Hye Young Lee, In Soo Lee, Jaison Lee, Jooyoung Lee, Moo Hyun Lee, Seo Hyun Lee, Seung Mok Lee, Yujin Lee, Douglas S Leonard, Nguyen Thanh Luan, Vitor Hugo De Almeida Machado, Bruno B Manzato, Reina H Maruyama, Robert J Neal, Stephen L Olsen, Byung Ju Park, Hyang Kyu Park, Hyeonseo Park, Jong-Chul Park, Kangsoon Park, Se Dong Park, Ricardo L C Pitta, Hafizh Prihtiadi, Sejin Ra, Carsten Rott, Keon Ah Shin, David F F S Cavalcante, Min Ki Son, Neil J C Spooner, Lam Tan Truc, Liang Yang, Gyun Ho Yu

Faculty and Staff Publications

For over 25 years, the DAMA/LIBRA collaboration has claimed to observe an annual modulation signal, suggesting the existence of dark matter interactions. However, no experiment using different target materials has observed a dark matter signal consistent with their result. To address this puzzle, the COSINE-100 collaboration conducted a model-independent test using sodium iodide crystal detectors, the same target material as DAMA/LIBRA. Analyzing data collected over 6.4 years by the effective mass of 61.3 kilograms, with improved energy calibration and time-dependent background modeling, we found no evidence of an annual modulation signal, challenging the DAMA/LIBRA result with a confidence level greater …

Chamada-Call-Convocatoria Iii Premio Alambique, Libby Ginway, Dale Knickerbocker

Alambique. Revista académica de ciencia ficción y fantasía / Jornal acadêmico de ficção científica e fantasía

Chamada-Call-Convocatoria III Premio Alambique

“There's No Such Thing”: Between The Latin American Science Fiction Archive And A Growing Academic Field., Maria Dolores Gonzalez Ortega, Valeria Seminario Portella

Alambique. Revista académica de ciencia ficción y fantasía / Jornal acadêmico de ficção científica e fantasía

Abstract: Over the past few decades, Latin American science fiction has garnered growing academic interest in both Latin America and the United States. This increase in attention is driven not only by the proliferation of new publications in the region but also by the persistent archival, collecting, and cataloging efforts of scholars and collectors who work to uncover, preserve, and define the genre’s historical and cultural significance. Accessing these texts, which often circulate outside canonical literary and institutional frameworks, presents significant challenges. Specialized collections dedicated to Latin American science fiction reflect a response to these obstacles and attempt to bridge …

Advancing Ckd Diagnosis: Race-Free Egfr, Cystatin C, And Genetic Insights, Halah Tariq Albar

Saudi Toxicology Journal

Globally, the rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are increasing due to the increasing incidence of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. Early detection and treatment of kidney disease are essential in improving health outcomes. Estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is used to diagnose, stage, and manage CKD. CKD biomarkers are broadly categorized into traditional (serum creatinine), emerging (cystatin C), and disease specific (Interleukin-6). The purpose of this narrative review is to synthesize the current evidence regarding the use of eGFR in diverse populations. The initial eGFR equations included race variables, which created a controversial debate about their relevancy and has …

Strategies For Addressing The School Vaping Problem In The United States, Shanika Cole

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Vaping has become a pressing health concern among students, providing easy access to nicotine and other harmful chemicals. In schools, this issue threatened student well-being, discipline, and policy enforcement, underscoring the need for effective prevention. The purpose of this mixed-method study was to examine of the U.S. school practices and policies addressing vaping and (b) the development of a strategic prevention and intervention plan informed by the American Stop Smoking Intervention Study Framework (ASSIST Model). The study focused on one public school system and sought to answer practice-based research questions: How can the Board of Education effectively decrease vaping incidence …

Impact Of Retaining Midlevel Managers At A U.S. Bank Branch, Sharlene Marie Malcolm

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Employee retention is essential for sustaining organizational stability and performance, particularly in the financial services industry, where turnover disrupts client relationships and reduces productivity. This challenge matters to bank leaders seeking efficiency, employees pursuing career stability, clients depending on consistent service, and communities relying on strong financial institutions. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore strategies that midlevel bank managers in U.S. branches used to reduce employee turnover. Guided by Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the study examined how intrinsic motivators, growth opportunities, autonomy, appreciation, and work–life balance shaped loyalty and commitment. Data were collected through semistructured interviews …

Out Of The Vacuum: The Effect Of Tax Liability Changes On Compliance In The Presence Of Withholding Position And Group Affiliation, Chelsea Rae Austin, Donna Bobek Schmitt, Spenser G. Seifert

Faculty Publications

Prior research has established that tax liability increases lead to decreased compliance. However, tax liability changes do not happen in a vacuum. Notably, prior research has also identified a withholding phenomenon: individuals in a tax due position are less compliant than those in a refund position. Additionally, tax law changes are often enacted in politically polarized environments. We examine how three factors—tax liability changes, withholding position, and group affiliation—combine to influence individuals' tax compliance decisions. Our experimental results show that a tax increase is universally experienced as a loss, even when coupled with a tax refund and enacted by an …

The Development And Validation Of The Measure Of Critical Reflection, Yea Jin Chang

Dissertations

Critical reflection, a component of critical consciousness, is defined as a metacognitive ability that is engaged when identifying, critiquing, and transforming social oppression. This study developed and validated the Measure of Critical Reflection, with items that assess participants’ cognitive ability to critically reflect and are framed to be generalizable across time and social contexts. Items were generated through literature review and interviews with critical consciousness educators and data was collected across two samples for factor structure analysis (N = 300) and replication and validation (N = 286). Results confirmed that a unidimensional model was most appropriate to represent the data …

Blue Light As An Anti-Inflammatory And Analgesic Strategy In Thoracic Trauma (Blaastt): Protocol For A Randomised Controlled Trial In Adult Trauma Inpatients With Painful Rib Fractures, Rebecca E Kotcher, Matthew R Rosengart, Luca La Colla, Hsing-Hua Sylvia Lin, Keith M Vogt, Yan Xu, Matthew D Neal

2020-Current year OA Pubs

INTRODUCTION: Blue light (peak wavelength 442 nm) has been shown to modulate the immune response in preclinical models of intra-abdominal sepsis and pneumonia.

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This is a randomised controlled trial in which adult trauma inpatients (

ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Full ethical approval for this trial has been granted by the University of Pittsburgh Institutional Review Board. On study completion, results will be published in the peer-reviewed literature and at ClinicalTrials.gov.

TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT06626334.

Efficacy Of Peroneal Nerve Functional Electrical Stimulation (Fes) For The Reduction Of Bradykinesia In Parkinson’S Disease: An Assessor-Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial (Steps Ii)—Study Protocol, Abbey Tufft, Helen Neilens, Jonathan Marsden, Siobhan Creanor, Ayesha Ali, Margaret Donovan-Hall, Paigan Aspinall, Amber Lord, Ben Jones, Paul Taylor

School of Health Professions

Introduction Difficulty with walking can lead to reduced quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease (pwPD); improving walking is considered a treatment priority. Drug therapies can control PD symptoms; however, pwPD often still experience mobility problems. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) induces movement in weak muscles via external electrical stimulation. FES is used in stroke and multiple sclerosis patients to correct dropped foot by stimulating the common peroneal nerve and is associated with improved quality of life and mobility. The randomised feasibility study preceding this definitive study showed that daily FES can produce a clinically meaningful improvement in walking speed …

Experimental Assessments Of Second-Hand Battery Degradation Under V2g Operation For Electric Vessels, Olamide Olagunju, Tamer Kamel, Sarah Fear, Lee J. Durndell

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Vessel-to-Grid (V2G) technology offers significant potential for supporting grid stability, boosting renewable energy integration, and increasing the profitability of electric vessels (EVs) through intelligent energy management. However, concerns linger regarding the impact of frequent charge-discharge cycles on battery health, especially with the further inclusion of the V2G power cycles. The impact of this approach has been well-studied for road-based electric vehicles, where the concluded outcomes are particularly customised based on the road vehicle operational duty cycles. However, this approach remains largely unexplored for marine EV batteries, due to their unique duty cycles and implementation of second-hand battery systems for use …

Wholehearted And Finite: Teaching Effectively Within A Theology Of Limits And Calling, Leah A. Zuidema

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

No abstract provided.