Digital Commons Network^™

Community Participation Arrangements To Prevent Illegal Drilling, Iza Rumesten, R.S., Febrian Febrian, Helmanida Helmanida, Agus Ngadino

Hasanuddin Law Review

The practice of illegal drilling does not only result in destruction for to the environment, but also result in the social gap, national losses, and people’s lives. It happens to illegal drilling conducted manually using traditional equipment and less operational standard. This illegal drilling may happen because ineffective law applied and no regulation on social participation in the Law of oil and natural gas. This research uses the normative method, the result of research is analyzed qualitatively. The research showed that the active social participation was needed in environmental law enforcement to prevent a great number of illegal drilling practice, …

Bespoke Crowdfunding Regulation: A Boost Up To Startups And Smes In India, Rahul J. Nikam

Hasanuddin Law Review

The paper reviews securities regulatory requirements across the world and specifically in India that may be applicable or prohibiting Crowdfunding in India. The author argues that Indian financial and securities services regulations were not designed keeping in mind the 21st century requirements of industry. There is a regulatory gap in recognizing this emerging route of fund-raising business model addressing the needs of start-up as well as the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) businesses by way of crowdfunding and cross-border crowdfunding in the form of equity and debt. Thus, paper is seeking to clarify how crowdfunding fits into existing rules if …

Problematic Policy: Environmental Impacts Of Traditional Mining In Papua, Hotlan Samosir

Hasanuddin Law Review

Mining without permits has changed land cover in the mining area. The activities of people mining without permits have violated the principle of sustainable development, where the economic aspects take precedence over ecological and social aspects. The research is a normative-legal research using a statute, case and conceptual approaches. The research conducted in Nabire Regency, Papua, Indonesia. The results show that The activities of gold mining in Nabire regency which have been going on for decades have not been well-organized. The implementation of people mining has caused environmental damage, especially in the mining area. The environmental damage due to the …

The Implementation Of Right-Fulfillment To The Health Care In Achieving The Millennium Development Goal (Mdg’S), Muhammad Zuhri, Basri Basri

Hasanuddin Law Review

The vision of Aceh Government in 2012-2017 is Aceh are dignified, prosperous, just, and independent based on the legislation of Aceh government as a form of Memorandum of Understanding. One of the visions of Aceh government 2012- 2017 is the improved welfare of Acehnese people through quality health services through increasing life expectancy, infant mortality, decreasing the prevalence of malnutrition as well as the effectiveness of the treatment of infectious diseases to the achievement of the MDG’s. Model policies adopted by the Aceh government is monitoring and track record of cases, tv monitor, routine and case sms, a special program …

The Problematic Of Small-Scale Land Acquisition (Less Than 5 Hectares) For Public Interest Development, Donna Okhtalia Setiabudhi

Hasanuddin Law Review

Land acquisition for public interest development is stipulated in Act No. 2 of 2012 concerning Land Acquisition for Development of Public Interest. One arrangement of land acquisition in legal substances that have been formed are small-scale land acquisition (less than 5 hectares), but it is still governed by very vague and thus susceptible to the multi-interpretation and raises doubts in its implementation. This paper discusses the problematic that arise due to unclear regulations concerning small-scale land acquisition and to provide solutions to these problems. Based on the discussion the authors concluded first, the problematic of small-scale land acquisition is the …

Victim-To-Perpetrator Relationships And Types Of Crime In Developmentally Disabled Crime Victims, Amoxtli Justice Nox

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are more likely to be victimized and abused than their nondisabled peers, though not much is known about the main perpetrators of this population or the crime types most often committed against them. The purpose of this study was to explore the intersecting victimization risks for adults with IDDs. Guided by critical disability theory, this nonexperimental correlational study explored the relationship between the perpetrators and their IDD adult crime victims, established the crime types most often committed against them, and possible gender differences within victimization. Archival data from the National Crime Victimization Survey …

Lived Experiences Regarding Quality Of Life For Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer, Anna Maytte Comayagua

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The diagnosis of cancer and various treatment modalities are linked to psychological distress that generally produces a decline in emotional and physical health and quality of life. There is a need for more research geared to help these women with metastatic breast cancer have a better quality of life. Grounded in the theory of unpleasant symptoms, a descriptive qualitative study design was employed to narrow the knowledge gap. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of six participants. A descriptive coding process led to these emergent themes: consternation at the initial time of diagnosis, treatment modalities, side effects, perceived …

Clinical Practice Guideline For Nurse Practitioners: Diabetes Type Two Self-Care Management, Mercedes Perez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This project was a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for nurse practitioners regarding evidence-based guidelines for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) self-care management at a primary care practice in Ohio. The practice problem of T2DM is a prevalent disease affecting approximately 37.3 million people. T2DM can lead to complications of kidney disease, heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, eye damage, foot damage, and infections. Self-care in T2DM can improve outcomes and decrease complications. However, evidence-based guidelines are lacking to guide practitioners in self-care management of T2DM at this site. The practice-focused question was, “Does the evidence support development of a self-care, T2DM, CPG for …

Victim-To-Perpetrator Relationships And Types Of Crime In Developmentally Disabled Crime Victims, Amoxtli Justice Nox

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are more likely to be victimized and abused than their nondisabled peers, though not much is known about the main perpetrators of this population or the crime types most often committed against them. The purpose of this study was to explore the intersecting victimization risks for adults with IDDs. Guided by critical disability theory, this nonexperimental correlational study explored the relationship between the perpetrators and their IDD adult crime victims, established the crime types most often committed against them, and possible gender differences within victimization. Archival data from the National Crime Victimization Survey …

Lived Experiences Regarding Quality Of Life For Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer, Anna Maytte Comayagua

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The diagnosis of cancer and various treatment modalities are linked to psychological distress that generally produces a decline in emotional and physical health and quality of life. There is a need for more research geared to help these women with metastatic breast cancer have a better quality of life. Grounded in the theory of unpleasant symptoms, a descriptive qualitative study design was employed to narrow the knowledge gap. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of six participants. A descriptive coding process led to these emergent themes: consternation at the initial time of diagnosis, treatment modalities, side effects, perceived …

Exploring Perceived Barriers To Palliative And End Of Life Care Provision In South-West England: Bringing Together The Perspectives Of Professionals, Patients, And Families, Gary Hodge, Gina Kallis, Tomasina Oh, Hannah Wheat, Susie Pearce

School of Nursing and Midwifery

INTRODUCTION: Palliative and End of Life care (PEoLC) in the United Kingdom (UK) is increasingly being reported as inadequate. This is occurring amidst a wider backdrop of health and social care systems facing unprecedented pressure, particularly as they recover from the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to explore the barriers to PEoLC faced by those providing and receiving care in South-West England (UK). This region of the UK brings its own set of unique challenges due to its rural and coastal location, an aging population, and a historical lack of research.

METHODS: An exploratory study was …

Municipal Solid Waste Management In Egypt Environmental And Economic Objectives, Nader Ibrahem Ismael

Mansoura Engineering Journal

The research aims to study the problem of municipal solid waste in Egypt, which notes the growth of the phenomenon of dumping this waste in the streets of Egypt, especially following the January 25 revolution and the resulting shortcomings in the performance of successive governments in confronting this problem, which led to an increasing rate of solid waste accumulation in the streets of Cairo and the shortcomings of the administrations’ performance. There is also a lack of a specific methodology for collecting local waste at the republic level. The research aims to develop a methodology for managing these wastes, starting …

First Opinion: Where Is The Buddha?, Muna Sapkota

First Opinions, Second Reactions

No abstract provided.

Second Reaction: Crown, And Ode To The Fresh Cut, Jorge Daniel Perez De Jesus

First Opinions, Second Reactions

No abstract provided.

The Fathers Have Eaten Sour Grapes: History Is The Wrong Test For Establishment Clause Questions In Public Schools, Abigail Riddle

Arkansas Law Review

The old quip goes, “As long as there are math tests, students will pray in the schools.” There is, however, a distinction between private and public prayers; the former allows religious students to find peace and comfort in a moment of anxiety, and the latter openly divides the religious majority from the religious and nonreligious minority, ostracizing the minority and exacerbating their nerves. This Note examines the constitutionality of religious exercises initiated by public school faculty and staff at public education’s founding, arguing that the special considerations present when considering prayer in these contexts are too important to be limited …

Partisan Judges, Steve Leben

Arkansas Law Review

This article argues that both Republicans and Democrats should look for judges who have intellectual humility and an ability to work with others—even as both parties also look for judges who are generally likely to advance positions favored by them. Part I explores the divergence between the public’s perception that the political views of judges matter and the insistence by most judges that they do not. Ample evidence supports the public’s view, and for judges to be trusted authorities, they should admit this truth. Part II suggests that even after recognizing that political views matter, both political parties (and others …

Monstrosity And Ecophobia In Frankenstein, Moby Dick, And Dracula, Enas Hassouneh, Raja Al-Khalili

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

Since ancient times, images of monsters have appeared in many works and served as embodiments of human fears and sources of ecophobia. Monstrosity evoked contempt, hatred, and ultimately ecophobia, which Estok describes as irrational fear, contempt, or lack of mindfulness toward the natural environment. This paper explores the character of the monster as an embodiment of ecophobia in three Gothic novels: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818), Herman Melville’s Moby Dick (1851), and Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897), by interpreting monstrosity in socio-cultural contexts. The following questions will be addressed: How is monstrosity represented? How do monsters exhibit ecophobia? What role does the …

Met 303-452: Applied Thermodynamics, Angelantonio Tafuni

School of Applied Engineering and Technology Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Neighborhood Social Processes And Adolescents' Depressive Symptoms: The Intervening Role Of Neighborhood Self-Efficacy, Kristen A. Berg

Faculty Scholarship

Via observational data from the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods collected between 1994 and 2001, this study examined the degree to which neighborhood disorder, collective efficacy, and youth-centered institutional resources are directly associated with adolescents' depressive symptoms across time, and the mediating role of adolescents'neighborhood self-efficacy. Latent variable structural equation models were estimated among an unweighted representative sample of 1448 adolescents (59% male, mean age 15.19), across 79 neighborhoods in Chicago, to examine the direct effects of neighborhood disorder, collective efficacy, and availability of youth-centered resources at baseline (measured at timepoint 1; reported by an independent sample of …

Earth's Shadow Will Blanket The Moon During A Lunar Eclipse On March 14, Erik Johnson

Natural Science Faculty

A lunar eclipse is happening on Pi Day this year.

Lunar eclipses occur when Earth lines up between the Sun and the Moon, allowing the Moon to fall in our planet’s shadow. Although the Moon gets much darker, we can still see the shrouded satellite glow red and orange during a total eclipse. Earth’s atmosphere refracts sunlight, changing its trajectory and allowing some light to shine on the Moon. This is the light we see at dawn and dusk, when the sky turns from blue to yellow or orange. Thus, the eclipsed Moon is illuminated by all of Earth’s sunrises …

Feasibility And Acceptability Of The Mazi Umntanakho Digital Tool In South African Settings: A Qualitative Evaluation, Catherine E. Draper, Caylee J. Cook, Elizabeth A. Ankrah, Jesus A. Beltran, Franceli L. Cibrian, Kimberley D. Lakes, Hanna Mofid, Lucretia Williams, Gillian R. Hayes

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

To address the need for interventions targeting social emotional development and mental health of young children in South Africa, the Mazi Umntanakho (‘know your child’) digital tool was co-designed, and piloted with caregivers and 3–5-year-old children involved in home visiting programmes promoting early childhood development. The aim of this study was to qualitatively evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of this tool in four urban and four rural low-income communities, from the perspective of home visitors and caregivers. Focus groups were conducted with home visitors (n = 117) and caregivers (n = 72). Issues relating to the feasibility of …

Do “Say-On-Pay” Votes Affect M&A Decisions?, Shantanu Dutta, Micah S. Officer, Ruixiang Wang, Pengcheng Zhu

Finance Faculty Works

This paper demonstrates that firms receiving above-industry-average support in their “say-on-pay” (SoP) votes engage in more M&A transactions in the subsequent year. Our empirical findings suggest that high levels of SoP voting support may boost managerial confidence, thereby stimulating increased pursuit of acquisitions. Moreover, we observe that managers garnering higher SoP vote support are more likely to secure shareholders' backing in M&A votes, receive higher compensation in successful deals, and face a reduced likelihood of forced turnover following unsuccessful deals. Additionally, we find that both short-term and long-term M&A performance significantly improves in deals announced by managers receiving higher SoP …

System Dynamics For Manufacturing: Supply Chain Simulation Of Hemp-Reinforced Polymer Composite Manufacturing For Sustainability, Gurinder Kaur, Ronald Kander

School of Design and Engineering Papers

Supply chain management (SCM) involves complexities and uncertainties in the flow of goods and services from raw materials to end users. Inaccurate estimation of raw materials, labor, or equipment can lead to financial losses and environmental impacts. This study explores the application of system dynamics modeling (SDM) in manufacturing hemp-reinforced polymer composites (HRPC) to optimize resource usage. Using SDM software STELLA^® (Version 3.7.3), selected for its affordability and features, the research demonstrates how system dynamics (SD) can enhance sustainability by minimizing materials, labor, and equipment, reducing energy consumption. A literature review identified a gap in existing research, as we …

Returning To The Edge: Religious Education, Affiliation, And Accompaniment, Patrick R. Manning Ph.D.

Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology Publications

The aim of this article is to envision approaches better suited to facilitating an encounter with God’s love for those who find themselves at the edges of church affiliation. The first part of the article involves an exercise in pastoral listening, endeavoring to understand the present concerns and realities of such people as they experience them. The second part offers principles and examples of the kind of accompaniment that current research and practice suggest is better suited to our present situation and the needs of people who do not feel at home in the Church.

Taking Back Control: Using The Takings Clause To Hold Animal Agriculture Responsible For Its Waste Problem, Rowan Aragon

Northwestern University Law Review

Between the mid-twentieth century and modern day, the animal-agriculture model has shifted from small farms to industrial operations. During that evolution, the negative externalities of animal-farming practices have intensified. One of those externalities—animal waste—has become particularly problematic. Because of the sheer number of animals raised in the United States for slaughter and dairy production, the magnitude of animal waste produced is overwhelming. To deal with this problem, animal farmers often liquefy the animal waste and then spray it onto open fields. In that spraying process, liquefied animal waste carries through the air and reaches nearby homes, coating those properties with …

The Healing Power Of Antitrust, Theodosia Stavroulaki

Northwestern University Law Review

Millions of Americans live in hospital deserts—communities where people lack geographic access to hospitals and primary care physicians. People living in these deserts often miss doctor appointments, delay necessary care, and stop adhering to their treatment. In this way, hospital deserts exacerbate the health disparities plaguing America. This Article demonstrates that hospital deserts are not inevitable but the result of several business strategies—including noncompete agreements and merging with competitors—and antitrust enforcers’ unwillingness to recognize these harmful practices as antitrust violations. To cure the issue of hospital deserts, this Article makes three proposals. First, antitrust enforcers and the courts should expand …

Peeping Town: Drone Surveillance And The Exclusionary Rule In Long Lake Township V. Maxon, Stuart Massa

Northwestern University Law Review

For years, legal commentators have pondered the effect of the Fourth Amendment on drones, but purely as an academic exercise. No court had ever considered drone surveillance under the Fourth Amendment––until now. In Long Lake Township v. Maxon, a northern Michigan township flew a drone over a local resident’s home to gather photographic evidence of an alleged zoning violation. Relying on that evidence, the township sued to enforce its zoning ordinance. The resident moved to suppress the evidence, arguing that the drone’s warrantless surveillance violated the Fourth Amendment. The case made it all the way up to the Michigan …

Exploring Urban Growth Drivers In Heritage Areas Using Machine Learning: The Case Of Gharb Sohail, Aswan, Mohamed E. Elattar

Architectural Engineering

Heritage areas are increasingly threatened by rapid urban expansion, driven by population growth and insufficient planning measures. These areas are vital as they preserve cultural identity, social cohesion, and economic vitality, making their preservation essential. This study investigates the drivers of urban expansion in Gharb Sohail, Aswan, a culturally and historically significant heritage area. Employing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and advanced machine learning models, including the Land Change Modeler (LCM) and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) neural networks, the research identifies key factors shaping urban growth and simulates future expansion scenarios. The findings indicate that urban sprawl within the study area is …

Classifying Items With The Rating Values 3 Using Text Reviews To Improve The Recommendation Accuracy In The Collaborative Filtering Approach, Ali Mohsin Ahmed Al-Sabaawi, Mohsin Hasan Hussein, Muyassar Dalli

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Collaborative filtering is a common aspect recently used in e-commerce to increase sales and overcome information overload. One significant limitation in collaborative filtering is data sparseness. Several studies have proposed alleviating this issue by utilizing extra information such as users’ reviews. However, the researchers have been concerned with using entire reviews irrespective of the users’ ratings. This requires extra processing time and might perplex the recommendation decision. In this study, after analyzing the users’ ratings and reviews, it was noted that when the rating values are 4 or 5, most of the reviews accompanying these ratings are positive. Otherwise, when …

Computational Investigation Of The Unveils Nsd2 Inhibition Potential Of Berberis Vulgaris, Sambucus Nigra, And Morus Alba Through Virtual Screening, Molecular Docking, Md Simulation, And Dft Analyses, Supriyo Saha, Vanshita Gupta, Ahad Hossain, Prinsa Prinsa, Jannatul Ferdous, Kiran Bharat Lokhande, Vikash Jakhmola, Sarkar M. A. Kawsar

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Nuclear receptor binding set domain protein 2 (NSD2) plays a key role in chromatin regulation and is associated with different cancers and other developmental problems. Berries are rich in major secondary metabolites with anticancer properties. Here, we virtually screened 145 berry phytochemicals as putative NSD2 inhibitors via structure-based virtual screening, molecular docking, MD simulations, and DFT and ADMET analyses. Among them, α-carotene had the maximum docking score of -9.9 kcal/mol, followed by sulfuretin and β-amyrin. MD simulation analysis revealed that the dynamic behavior of the ligand‒NSD2 complexes was within the limit, indicating no significant changes in the structural integrity of …