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Determination Of The Liberation Size Of Mekaneselam Iron Ore In The Southern Wollo Zone, Northern Ethiopia: Implications For Beneficiation, Getahun Meseret, Bisrat Kebede, Belayneh Digafe

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Previous investigations in the target area primarily focused on ore genesis or the geological formations of the ore deposit, neglecting the specific beneficiation aspects associated with the ore. Due to gaps with respect to beneficiation aspects,the research aimed to determine the liberation size of the target iron-bearing ore mineral through mineralogical identification, chemical composition analysis, and examination of the particle size distribution. In this study, various methods were employed, including atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), X-ray fluorescence (X-RF), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, and sieve analysis. The chemical composition analysis of Mekaneselam iron ore revealed significant amount of 16.55–77.59 % Fe2O3, 7.31–59.02% …

Leveraging Intrinsic Properties For Classification Of Coal Seams Towards Spontaneous Combustion Proclivity And Predicting Susceptibility Using Machine Learning: Smart And Sustainable Mining Approach, Siddhartha Agarwal, Pradeep K. Gautam, Yuhao Zou, Rishabh Dwivedi, D.C. Panigrahi, C. Dagli, Atul Singh

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Mine fires and other hazards caused by spontaneous coal combustion are a pervasive and longstanding issue in Jharia coalfields, India. This study proposes a novel approach to classify coal seams based on their propensity to spontaneous combustion using the intrinsic properties of 30 coal samples from different seams. This method eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming experimental determinations of susceptibility indices (SI) such as crossing point temperature (CPT), critical air blast (CAB), and differential thermal analysis (DTA). All clustering models, viz. hierarchical, k-means, and multidimensional scaling, aptly classify coal seams into three categories: highly risky, medium risky, and low …

A Dynamic Intuitionistic Fuzzy Group Decision Analysis For Sustainability Risk Assessment In Surface Mining Operation Projects, Mohammad Panahi Borujeni, Arash Behzadipour, Hossein Gitinavard

Journal of Sustainable Mining

With the increasing advancement of technology and science in the fields of engineering, different industries have different benefits that can help the global community in areas related to social, environmental, and economic requirements. The mining industry is one of the suitable sources of wealth production in different societies, which leads different societies to appropriate profitability. In this regard, one of the challenges facing managers and decision-makers is not related to financial challenges and risks. This research uses the dynamic intuitionistic fuzzy entropy method to compute the criteria weights, and the dynamic intuitionistic fuzzy maximizing similarity (DIF-SM) approach to compute the …

An Automated Integrated Web-Based Smart Tool For Open Stope Design, Yerkezhan Madenova, Fidelis Suorineni, Shuai Xu

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The Stability Graph is a widely used tool for the design of open stopes in underground mining. Many users of the Stability Graph still apply this design method manually. Although the manual approach has benefits, using multiple graphs and stability number computation charts for each stope surface is time-consuming, even for the experienced mining engineer. Current practice in the use of the method also limits data sharing. This paper presents a StopeSoft web-based tool for open stope stability prediction that is developed on the basis of the Stability Graph method and is available at openstope.com. StopeSoft incorporates flexibility in terms …

Education For Citizenship In Times Of Global Challenge: Iea International Civic And Citizenship Education Study 2022 International Report, Wolfram Schulz, John Ainley, Julian Fraillon, Bruno Losito, Gabriella Agrusti, Valeria Damiani, Tim Friedman

Civics and Citizenship Assessment

This open access book investigates the ways in which young people around the world are prepared to undertake their roles as citizens. It presents the international results from the third cycle of the study IEA’s International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS 2022). Based on data from 24 countries or benchmarking participants from Europe, Latin America, and Asia, ICCS 2022 studies contexts for and learning outcomes of civic and citizenship education in a wide range of national contexts at the beginning of the third decade of the 21st Century. It responds to both enduring and emerging challenges of educating young …

“Restating” The Record: Evaluating Ali’S Aided-By-Agency Disclaimer, Danielle Dascher

Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Lessons In Low-Tech: A Handbook For Sustainable Education, Ceri Almrott, Loann Astorino, Sébastien Bette, Benoit Delinchant, Philippe Fortemps, Ulysse Girard, Paul Hendrick, Sacha Hodencq, Fabian Lecron, Julie Lhuissier, Kévin Loesle, Luis Miguel Lopez Santiago, Santiago Perez Rodriguez, Gauthier Renard, Tatiana Reyes, Virginie Vandenbulcke, John Walsh

Other resources

LT4SUSTAIN, an Erasmus+ funded transnational project, is at the forefront of responding to the increasing awareness of environmental and climate challenges. This awareness, particularly among youth, has led to a demand for social justice. With the coordinated work among six institutions, ranging from higher education institutions to private companies and associations, LT4SUSTAIN aims to raise awareness of Lowtech across society.

LT4SUSTAIN is pioneering a unique approach to technology design. By developing “hackathons” and other “hands-on” events, we are engaging students and industry in a way that improves inclusiveness. Our objective is to equip individuals with the skills to embark on …

Baseball Career Of Andy Cooper In Kansas, Revised, Mark E. Eberle

Monographs

Andrew Lewis Cooper was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. He was a lefthanded pitcher, who played and managed in the Negro Leagues from 1920 until his death in 1941, mostly for the Detroit Stars and Kansas City Monarchs. Cooper also played baseball in California, Cuba, and the Far East. However, his life before 1920 has been little studied. Andy Cooper was born in Texas, probably in 1897. Although he was a resident of Waco and began playing baseball in northern Texas, contemporary newspaper reports document an African American pitcher from Texas named Andrew “Lefty” Cooper …

Lusaka's Colonial Legacy: Town Planning, Public Health, And The Making Of A Segregated City, 1913–1963. A Study Of Power, Inequality, And Urban Development, Wamburakwao J. Sapao

Zambia Social Science Journal

This paper explores the intersection of town planning and public health policy in Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), during the colonial period (1913–1963), which was a time of significant urban growth and transformation. British colonial authorities adapted Ebenezer Howard's Garden City principles to design and manage Lusaka, but these measures perpetuated spatial control, segregation, and social engineering, thus exacerbating racial and socio-economic disparities. By analysing secondary and primary sources, including planning ordinances, zoning regulations, and public health policies, this study reveals how these measures shaped the city's development and reinforced inequalities. Despite colonial intentions for a white settler-city, Lusaka evolved …

Housing First: A Journey Towards Ending Homelessness In The U.S., Samantha Frey

Community Engagement Student Work

Housing First is a model developed to address homelessness founded in the belief that housing is a basic human right; therefore, it does not require “housing readiness” when determining eligibility for housing. This capstone is a qualitative case study that aims to provide insight into the successes and challenges of utilizing the Housing First model. Five interviews were conducted with organizations across the United States who are effectively implementing the Housing First model in their programming. Key implementation themes were found across the interviews including individualized and client driven supports, the importance of wrap-around services, community partnerships and cross-agency collaboration, …

The Role Of Maternal Position During The Second Stage Of Labor On Reducing Perineal Injury: An Integrative Review, Ericka L. Dalton, Tabatha Ruth Erlandson

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Perineal lacerations remain a common occurrence amongst vaginal deliveries. While there are some recommendations for supportive techniques throughout the literature, position is typically not included in these. Perineal trauma can have a lasting effect on the individual and increase health care costs. The purpose of this review is to identify what birthing positions are most effective at preventing perineal injury.

Methods: A formalized search of the literature was conducted via PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and SCOPUS databases. Of the 344 articles identified, 22 original studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria for this review. A literature matrix and quality …

How Assistance Dogs Impact The Academic And Social/Emotional Development Of Students With Disabilities, Elizabeth A. Bloom

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This literature review explores the impact of using assistance dogs in special education to address social-emotional development and academic success for students with various disabilities. The review evaluated dog-assisted interventions, a form of animal-assisted therapy, increasingly used in schools, libraries, hospitals, and higher education settings. The research findings reported positive outcomes when animals were used, such as increased motivation, reduced anxiety, and improved reading skills (Bassette and Taber- Doughty (2013), Goodmon et al. (2021), Herderson et al. (2020). More rigorous, long-term research across diverse student populations and disability categories is needed to address the long-term benefits of animal- assisted therapy. …

Impact Of Nature-Based Tourism On Bird Vocalization Rate In The Bajo Del Tigre Reserve, Monteverde, Costa Rica, Abby K. Bressette, Adriana Arias Aguilar

Environmental Studies Publications

Nature-based tourism benefits economies, communities, and conservation initiatives, but it can also have unintended negative effects on wildlife. For birds, vocal communication is essential, yet it can be disrupted by anthropogenic noise. In this study, I used passive recording to examine how human visitation impacts the rate of bird vocalizations in the Bajo del Tigre Reserve in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Overall, bird vocalization rate was not affected by visitation (p > 0.05), but species-specific differences were found. Vocalizations of the lesser greenlet showed no significant change with visitation (p > 0.05). In contrast, the orange-billed nightingale-thrush exhibited a decrease in vocalization rates …

Establishing Relationships With Student Affairs To Improve Student Success At Private Colleges And Universities, Carlos Grooms, Brittany N. Champion

Library Faculty Scholarship

This book chapter examines how student success librarians at private colleges and universities collaborate with student affairs departments to enhance student success, particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Drawing on the professional experiences of two Black librarians, the chapter highlights the value of relationship-driven outreach, culturally responsive programming, and strategic partnerships across campus. Emphasizing mentorship, inclusive instruction, and community engagement, the authors demonstrate how academic librarians support retention, foster belonging, and advocate for student empowerment. The chapter also reflects on the challenges and opportunities unique to private institutions and underscores the essential role librarians play in aligning library services with …

Defeating Mother Nature: A Feminist Rhetorical Analysis Of Tampax’S “Serena Williams Vs Mother Nature” Advertisement, Elisabeth Stevens

University Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

Scalable And Ethical Insider Threat Detection Through Data Synthesis And Analysis By Llms, Haywood Gelman, John Hastings

Research & Publications

Insider threats wield an outsized influence on organizations, disproportionate to their small numbers. This is due to the internal access insiders have to systems, information, and infrastructure. Signals for such risks may be found in anonymous submissions to public web-based job search site reviews. This research studies the potential for large language models (LLMs) to analyze and detect insider threat sentiment within job site reviews. Addressing ethical data collection concerns, this research utilizes synthetic data generation using LLMs alongside existing job review datasets. A comparative analysis of sentiment scores generated by LLMs is benchmarked against expert human scoring. Findings reveal …

Course Catalog 2025-2026, Csusb

CSUSB Course Catalog

No abstract provided.

A Phenomenological Study Exploring Superintendent’S Perceptions On Four Servant Leadership Characteristics For Developing High-Performing Teams, Katie Chin-Berry

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and describe public school superintendents’ perceived impact of four servant leadership characteristics established by Spears (2010) on developing and maintaining high-performing teams. Methodology: This phenomenological research study explored and detailed how superintendents perceived the influence of four servant leadership characteristics on developing and maintaining high-performing teams. Eight participants were chosen using nonprobability purposeful and convenience sampling based on specific criteria, which required at least 4 years of experience in their district, a minimum of 10 years of experience in the K–12 public school system, and employed in a K–12 district …

Leadership’S Impact On Employees’ Perception Of Their Safety Culture In A Public Transportation Organization, Paul Hadley

Dissertations

Purpose: This nonexperimental quantitative study aimed to examine the relationship between various leadership styles using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ; Bass & Avolio, 1995) and employees’ perceptions of their organization’s safety culture based on a developed Safety Perception Questionnaire (SPQ) within the context of a public transportation agency. Methodology: This study used a quantitative approach to collect data from employees in a public transportation agency. Leadership characteristics were assessed using the MLQ, which is a self-report tool designed to measure three distinct leadership styles. The employees’ MLQ scores were correlated with their results on the SPQ, which evaluates perceptions of …

Quiet As Maus - Are Obscenity Laws Directed At School Libraries Silencing Children's First Amendment Protections?, Gabrielle Mark-Bachoua

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Business Of Childhood: Ensuring Ethical Practices Within The Influencer Playground Through A Federal "Kidfluencer" Labor Law, Allison J. Miller

California Western Law Review

No abstract provided.

Interference With The Democratic Process As Public Nuisance, Richard C. Boldt, Donald G. Gifford

Faculty Scholarship

This Article argues that the tort of public nuisance provides a vehicle for holding accountable those engaged in antidemocratic conduct. Recent history suggests that neither the criminal justice system nor Constitutional checks and balances are always up to the task. Following the 2020 election, some supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol to prevent the counting of the electoral votes, tampered with election machines, and intimidated election workers and voters. Depending on the results of the 2024 election, criminal charges against Trump and some of his followers may be dismissed. The Senate failed to convict the President on articles of …

The Health Impact Of Clinical Training On Nursing Students In Cambodia, Felicia Kim Yee, Kimberly Aguilar Mondragon

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Clinical training presents significant challenges for nursing students worldwide, particularly evident in developing countries like Cambodia, where these difficulties are intensified by a lack of training, resources, and health issues like stress and fatigue. Many students struggle without adequate guidance, forcing them to navigate complex clinical environments independently. These factors not only impact students’ confidence and academic performance, but also their health and well-being. Through this study, we can gain insight into nursing in a developing country that hasn’t been widely studied, contributing to global nursing research. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the health impact …

Psychological Impact Of Ulcerative Colitis On Pregnancy And Postpartum Period, Stephanie C. Carver

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background

Ulcerative colitis (UC) poses significant challenges during pregnancy, affecting both physical and mental health. While the physiological effects of UC during pregnancy are well documented, less is known about its impact on maternal mental health. This study aims to investigate the psychological effects of UC on pregnant women, focusing on stress levels, postpartum depression (PPD) incidence, and the role of multidisciplinary care in improving mental health outcomes.

Objective

The primary objective of this research proposal is to evaluate the psychological impact of UC during pregnancy and determine whether disease activity increases the risk of PPD and stress. A secondary …

Northeastern Illinois University, Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Northeastern Illinois University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Harold W. Shunk Papers, Sdsu Archives And Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library

Manuscript Archive

Harold W. Shunk (1907–1998) was an educator, public servant, and historian from Philip, South Dakota. His career included teaching in Tripp County, working on the Rosebud and Cheyenne River Indian reservations, and serving as superintendent for several Bureau of Indian Affairs agencies. After retiring in 1968, he remained active on various educational and governmental boards and contributed to local media in Rapid City.

The collection focuses on the history of the Dakota and Lakota, featuring manuscripts, notebooks, historical lists, and personal histories. Key items include transcripts from the Wahehe Heirship hearing, materials on the Dakota Indian Tiospaye system, records of …

West Central Minnesota Regional Food Assessment, Ed Brands, Daniel Jahngurske, Allison Koos, Kat Kraemer, Argie Manolis, Mikayla Morris, Isabel Olson, Cristina Ortiz, Annabelle Scafe

Center for Small Towns

This project documents food access, barriers, production, and suggestions for improvement in the food system across a largely agricultural five-county (Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse) region in West-Central Minnesota. A variety of methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups, were used to gather data. Secondary (e.g., US Census, USDA Census of Agriculture) and historical (e.g., grocery store directories) data were also used in this project.

Approximately half of household food security survey respondents (N= 283) had in the last year at least worried about there not being enough money for food in their household. Respondents experiencing food insecurity were …

Cc Magazine Winter 2025, Connecticut College

Alumni News/Connecticut College Magazine

No abstract provided.

Larry Sultan: Photography's Role In Shaping Perceptions, Ella Hodges

Global Contemporary Artist Analysis Archive

This paper and presentation provide an overview and analysis of photographer, Larry Sultan. They explore his background and career providing insights into his practice and projects. The 2 main projects discussed are titled "Pictures From Home" and "The Valley."

2025 Transfer & Adult Students Viewbook, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Communications and Marketing Publications Archive

The 2025 Morehead State University Transfer and Adult Students Viewbook.