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State Laws For Administering Presidential Elections: Recommendations And Considerations For Reform, Fordham Law School Rule Of Law Clinic, Seamus Crowley, Molly Johnston, Alexander Paget, William Russell

Rule of Law Clinic

States have a critical role in administering presidential elections, and there are currently a range of emergent challenges that they must confront. In this report, the Fordham Law School Rule of Law Clinic outlines reform recommendations and considerations to assist states in crafting their presidential election administration policies in key areas, including (1) implementation of provisions of the federal Electoral Count Reform Act; (2) preparation for natural or human-caused election disruptions; (3) prevention of faithless and fake electors; (4) accommodation of third-party and independent candidates; and (5) preparation for implementation of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

The Harding University Speech Clinic As A Community Outreach Program In White County, Melaney Binkley

McNair Scholars Research

A university speech clinic provides, at no cost to clients, more selective, limited speech and language services by a student clinician in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP). A private speech clinic requires certified speech-language pathologists and assistants. The purpose of this study was to analyze the Harding University Speech Clinic’s client population, particularly in terms of socioeconomic status, since the city in which the university is located has a higher average poverty rate than the state. Additionally, the study sought to measure the level of client satisfaction with the services …

Wee1 And Cell Size Control In Fission Yeast By The Protein Kinase Cdr2, Rachel Berg-Murante

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

The mechanisms that govern cell size have long been topics of study in the field of cell biology. In eukaryotic cells this size control is tied to checkpoints, a set threshold of minimum necessary growth linked to cyclin dependent kinase activity regulation. In the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe, the Cdk1 regulatory network is conserved, and G2/M represents the major size checkpoint. Prior to mitosis, Cdk1 is inhibited by phosphorylation applied by Wee1 during G2 phase. Once S. pombe cells have satisfied the size checkpoint, Cdk1 is activated through dephosphorylation by Cdc25. Wee1 is a dose-dependent regulator of mitotic entry …

Resilience: Understanding The Role Of Coping In A Racialized Society Among Black Women, Danielle Pendarvis

ETD Collection

The present study explored the intricate relationships between race-based stress, coping strategies (Emotion-focused, Problem-focused, Avoidant coping), the Black Superwoman Schema, resilience, and health outcomes among Black women. Employing a mixed-methods design, an online survey (N = 97) and in-depth semi-structured interviews (N = 10) were conducted, with five transcripts selected for detailed thematic analysis. Quantitative results revealed significant relationships between race-based stress, coping strategies, and adherence to the Black Superwoman Schema. Specifically, race-based stress predicted lower levels of general health, while adherence to the Black Superwoman Schema was associated with diverse coping strategies and higher levels of race-based resilience. Moderation …

Comparison Of The Sleep Quality Of Undergraduate Training Staff In The Strong Survivors Exercise Program For Cancer Patients And Caregivers And A Control Group Of Undergraduate Students Not Involved In The Program, Amirmohammad Babaniamansour

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Classroom Volume 11 July 2024 - Athlos And Arete, Students Affairs And Services Pakistan

Student Affairs and Services (SAS) - Beyond the Classroom Archives

• Global Orientations Week
• AKU Sports Olympiad 2024
• Open Discussion with Student Executive Council
• Meeting Between Vice Provost and AKUSA
• Mini Marathon for Heart Health
• AKU Rowing Club hosts inaugural Rowing Regatta
• Workshop on Supporting Student Well-Being
• Promoting Gender Equality at AKU
• IED Students and MC Residents Connect
• Student Representative attends ICM Conference
• First-Ever TEDx Event at AKU
• Managing Stress for PGME Residents
• Suicide Prevention Day Event
• Student Meeting with Leadership
• Mental Health Symposium
• Farewell Celebration for the EN-RN Class of 2024
• International Self-Care Day Celebration
• Trivia Night
• Branding Yourself with Dr. Fahad Mirza
• Conflict Resolution Workshop
• BScN 2024 Tours Heritage …

Characterization And Evaluation Of Bacteriophages Φpa-C And Φpa-Tc Infecting Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Joanne Harrison

Master's Theses

Pseudomonas aeruginosa are prevalent opportunistic bacterial pathogens that cause nosocomial infections in at-risk individuals. The rise of multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa poses an immense threat to hospitals. Additionally, P. aeruginosa are common food spoilage organisms that contribute to food waste. Alternative effective treatment methods are needed to improve public health and reduce food waste. Recent studies have shown that bacteriophages, viruses that only kill host-specific bacteria, are promising alternatives. This study characterizes two lytic P. aeruginosa phages, ΦPa-C and ΦPa-Tc, and evaluates their efficacy against P. aeruginosa in two model food systems. The morphology, genome, structural proteins, host range, growth kinetics, …

2024 July - Tennessee Monthly Climate Report, Tennessee Climate Office, East Tennessee State University

Tennessee Climate Office Monthly Reports

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Kanopy On An Academic Campus, Ashley Eaton, Reagan Stearns, Hassna Ramadan

Alabama Libraries

This article describes the collaborative process involved in selecting the streaming service Kanopy as a learning resource for in-person and distance instruction in a university setting. The process of implementing the service, as well as the service’s special features that aided in that process are outlined. This article discusses how Kanopy has been used for marketing library resources and outreach to our academic community. Moving forward, strategies will be employed to transition our patronage’s sentiment of Kanopy from a resource for entertainment, to a research tool as well.

“1st Amendment Rights, Baby!”: Banned Books Week On A College Campus, Abigail E. Higgins, Carrie D. Hill, Piper L. Cumbo

Alabama Libraries

Since 2021, the American Library Association has reported a marked increase in the number of book challenges in the United States. Public and school libraries, where most of these attempts at censorship occur, frequently celebrate Banned Books Week each fall, to raise awareness about the ongoing threat to intellectual freedom. College and university libraries face fewer book challenges and might not celebrate Banned Books Week; however, given the rise in number and visibility of conversations surrounding book banning, hosting events on the week’s theme offers academic libraries a way to engage their students thoughtfully in civic conversations. This practical article …

Understanding Sport Attrition In Experienced Adolescent Athletes In Minnesota: A Mixed-Approach Study, Justin M. Gagnon

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Sports participation has the potential to positively impact a young athlete’s physical, mental, and social health. Although some athletes have positive experience with sports, many choose to leave sports for a number of reasons. Sport participation has been on a decline in both the United States and Minnesota over the past 10 years. The purpose of this study was to understand the motives as to why experienced athletes decided to quit sports. Minnesotan adolescents aged 12-17 who quit sports after at least three years of participation were the subjects for this study. Thirty-two adolescents participated in a 20-question Likert-scale survey, …

Assessing The Feasibility, Effectiveness, And Outcomes Of Engaging Family Planning Services In Peri-Urban/Rural Areas Of Islamabad, Iqbal Shah, Ali M. Mir, Nauman Safdar, Saima Zubair, Mumraiz Khan, Muhammad Khalil, Irfan Masood

Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices

No abstract provided.

Does Virtual Reality Facilitate Motor Learning?: A Literature Review, Alicia Johnson, Laura Petranek, Mariane Bacelar

Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research

Through motor learning, we develop essential motor skills that allow us to perform crucial daily living activities. Thus, the development of strategies to make the process of acquiring motor skills more effective is important not only for researchers, but also for practitioners, whose job relies on teaching others how to perform motor skills. Due to recent technological advancements, virtual reality (VR) has been proposed as a cost-effective alternative to support the learning of motor skills. In the present study, we reviewed the literature to investigate how VR has been used in motor learning. Overall, the few studies that have examined …

Promoting Community Health And Wellness Through Arts And Nature-Based Interventions: A Literature Review, Tessa Tinkler, Laura Deitrick, Richard W. Hurt Iii, Connelly Meschen

Arts and Culture

This literature review covers two areas of nonprofit work that are traditionally underfunded yet potentially impactful for improving social determinants of health: engagement with the arts and connecting with nature.

Las Posadas-Manual-English, Krysia Heimer, Marcos Kempff

Liturgias

Las Posadas-manual

Digital Transformation Perceptions In Tourism Businesses: The Case Of Batman Province, Ferhat Kurt

Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research

This study explores the perceptions of digital transformation within tourism businesses in Batman Province, with a specific focus on accommodation, food and beverage and tourism agencies. Perceptions of digital transformation are considered to have of growing influence on the tourism business, and the research of these perceptions is a critical study not only for academic research but also for practical applications. Experiences, strategies, and challenges of the businesses in digitalization are studied with qualitative research methods, specifically semi structured interviews with five businesses running in Batman, Turkey. The findings highlight the varying degrees of digital transformation awareness and the different …

The Relationship Between Communication Styles And Nonverbal Communication Level: A Study On Tourist Guides, Melike Sak, Ali Turan Bayram, Gül Erkol Bayram, Anuj Kumar, Shakeel Basheer

Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research

Communication, a fundamental tool in human interaction, encompasses a variety of methods and techniques. One such method, non-verbal communication, is a form of expression that transcends words or language. Instead, it relies on a spectrum of non-verbal cues, such as body language, eye contact, physical posture, gestures, and facial expressions, to convey meaning. In the context of tourist guiding, non-verbal communication is a key element. The non-verbal communication skills of tourist guides are pivotal in shaping the quality of the tour experience. By employing non-verbal communication techniques, guides can significantly enhance the quality of interaction with tourists, thereby optimizing communication …

Play-Based Learning: A School Improvement Plan, Pamela Butler

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

In early childhood education, the benefits of play-based learning are widely recognized. Research indicates that it has a significant impact on a child’s social-emotional development, literacy skills, and mathematics. Within the West Elementary building at Knoxville Community School District, studies suggest that children could benefit from more time spent in play-based learning activities. This school improvement plan outlines the steps necessary to increase the time dedicated to play-based learning in transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms. By implementing these strategies, the district aims to enhance student engagement and overall academic achievement.

The Incorporation Of Social-Emotional Learning Into The School Setting, Josh Reynolds

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The concept of social and emotional and learning has been prevalent for years, however, it has not been at the forefront of educational initiatives until recently. Today, we understand through extensive research that social-emotional learning can be utilized to strengthen the whole school experience for all students. The purpose of this school improvement plan is to decrease problem behaviors, and help our students become more engaged in the whole school experience. Modern education has moved into the realm of symbiosis, where learning is reciprocated, and where learning is a process rather than simply a beginning and an end. We are …

Dying With Dignity: How Can We Deliver Values-Concordant End-Of-Life Care For Immigrant Patients In The United States?, Khushi Kohli, Erin Jay G. Feliciano, Nishwant Swami, Aditya Narayan, Tej A. Patel, Bhav Jain, Puneeth Iyengar, Julie Kanevsky, Paul L. Nguyen, Edward Christopher Dee

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications

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Silicon-Based Ultra-Broadband Mid-Ir And Lwir Near-Perfect Metamaterial Absorber, Ahmed Elsayed Abouelez, Essam A. Eldiwany, Mohamed A. Swillam

Faculty Journal Articles

Ultra-broadband metamaterial absorbers (UBMAs) that are compatible with CMOS technology for use in the mid-infrared and long-wave infrared regions are crucial for a variety of applications, including radiative cooling, thermal photovoltaic, and thermal imaging. In this regard, we propose, in this work, a design of an UBMA based on the heavily doped silicon (D-Si) and silicon carbide (SiC). The 3D finite-difference time-domain method is used, mainly, to numerically calculate the optical characteristics of the proposed UBMA. The absorber, which is made up of a periodic array of symmetrical multilayered square rings of D-Si and SiC, achieves high absorption with an …

Exploring Serum Α-Synuclein And Its Autoantibodies In Essential Tremor: Implications For Diagnosis And Symptom Correlations, Ali Shalash, Ahmed Doma, Mai Barakat, Eman Hamid, Mohamed Salama

Faculty Journal Articles

There is no definite biomarker for confirming the diagnosis of essential tremor (ET) or differentiating it from other diseases, particularly Parkinson's disease. The present study aimed to investigate the serum levels of the α-synuclein protein (α-syn) and its autoantibodies in patients with ET compared with healthy controls and its relation to motor and non-motor symptoms in patients with ET. Serum α-syn and its autoantibodies were measured in 32 patients with ET and 32 age- and sex-matched controls. Both groups were assessed using the non-motor symptoms scale, MoCA, Beck Depression Inventory, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, and the Short Form 36 Health …

Removing Methane Via Atmospheric Oxidation Enhancement: The Legal Framework, Romany M. Webb, Martin Lockman, Korey Silverman-Roati

Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

To achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting the increase in global average temperatures to “well below 2 degrees Celsius,” and ideally 1.5 degrees Celsius, above pre-industrial levels, global greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions must reach net zero in the second half of the century. The global community is not currently on track to achieve net zero emissions. In fact, with the exception of a slight dip during the Covid-19 pandemic, emissions have risen steadily in recent years. This, together with the increasingly visible impacts of climate change, has prompted growing interest in the possibility of removing GHGs directly from the …

Mega-Influencers And Brand Dynamics: Shaping Attitudes Toward Leading And Challenger Brandsthrough Electronic Word Of Mouth, Riccardo Rialto, Lamberto Zollo, Kacy Kim, Sukki Yoon

Mathematics and Economics Faculty Journal Articles

The aim of this paper is to explore how mega‐influencers' electronic word of mouth (eWOM) messages on social media influence consumers' brand attitudes in duopolistic markets. Through three experimental studies, we observe that when mega‐ influencers send positive (vs. negative) eWOM messages about a leading brand, followers form positive (vs. negative) brand attitudes, but these effects fail to occur when influencers back challenger brands. The findings are consistent across three duopolistic market rivals (Apple vs. Samsung; UPS vs. FedEx; Nike vs. Adidas), three social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and X), and four mega‐influencers (Marques Brownlee, Gary Vaynerchuk, Kanye West, and …

Turtleheads, Iridoids, And Checkerspots, W. John Hayden

Biology Faculty Publications

This article follows the story of how a plant, a molecule, and an herbivore interact with each other. The plant, of course, is White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra), the 2024 VNPS Wild􀏐lower of the Year; the molecule is something called an iridoid glycoside; and the herbivore is the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydras phaeton).

Legal Support For Local Election Officials, Rebecca Green

Faculty Publications

Local election officials (“LEOs”) face enormous pressure. They must administer elections when a wide swath of the American public has grown mistrustful of their work; they increasingly face ominous personal attacks and threats; they cope with chronic underfunding of elections; and they must navigate frequent changes in the law governing elections. Lawyers provide a critical avenue of support for local election officials. They provide guidance on how to implement legislative mandates and judicial orders; they anticipate and prevent disputes from arising; and they represent election officials when they or their offices are sued—a more common occurrence today than ever. Although …

The Youth Tax In Parole Hearings, David M. N. Garavito, Amelia Hritz, John H. Blume

South Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Children Are Our Future (Not Our Future Criminals): Protecting South Carolina's Youngest Citizens By Setting A Minimum Age Of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction, Peggy D. Nicholson

South Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

Alone & Afraid: The Need For Elimination Of Solitary Confinement In South Carolina, Sydney Ford

South Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

Rethinking Youth Release: An Analysis Of The South Carolina Board Of Juvenile Parole In The Context Of The Evolving Landscape Of Reforms Of Juvenile Release Authorities, Aleksandra Chauhan

South Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.