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Exploring Ethnomethodology: A New Framework For Analyzing Human Resource Practices, Fajar Azmi Kurniawan, Imam Mukhlis, Arief Noviarakhman Zagladi, How Shwu Pyng

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This article presents a literature study that examines the use of ethnomethodology as an approach in qualitative research, specifically within the context of human resource management (HRM). Employing the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, this study explores, identifies, investigates, evaluates, and interprets existing research to uncover how ethnomethodology addresses challenges in HRM. The findings reveal that ethnomethodology offers a valuable lens for understanding complex issues within HRM by analyzing the everyday interactions and practices of individuals in the workplace. This approach enables researchers to uncover underlying problems in HRM and provides insights that can inform strategies for problem-solving. By highlighting …

Literature Study Of Intercultural Communication Competence In The Adaptation Process Of Indonesian Housekeepers In Japan, Sri Nurhafmi Widia Hermawan Putri, Hardayati Rambe, Mela Sari Pili

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Japan is one of the countries that often opens job vacancies for foreign workers, but cultural diversity, differences in beliefs, and different seasonal climates often pose challenges in social interactions. This has the potential to cause misunderstandings between foreign workers, including those from Indonesia, and local coworkers. Therefore, intercultural communication competence is crucial to creating a harmonious and productive work environment. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method through a literature review to examine the role of intercultural communication in the work context in Japan. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of effective intercultural communication is a …

Ideals And Lattices In Number Fields, Sarah Ali Saeed Alyammahi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This thesis investigates algebraic number fields and their rings of integers, which generalize the ring of integers Z in Q. The study focuses on ideals, units, and ideal class groups, which describe the arithmetic structure of number fields and the failure of unique factorization. Key invariants such as the norm, trace, and discriminant are developed and applied, with particular emphasis on quadratic number fields and classical examples such as the Gaussian and Eisenstein integers. Some explicit computations of ideal class groups are carried out. The thesis also explores connections with lattice theory by interpreting rings of integers as lattices and …

Approach To Physics Education Using Local Ai With Rag For Open Educational Materials Generation, Dmitriy Beznosko

All Things Open

The new tool that starts to enter all parts of our life is AI – and it enters education as well. There are two standing large concerns with using AI for education – the safety of students’ data and the AI missing specific knowledge about the given class. The approach of using the Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) provides the user data to the locally run LLM model (using Ollama framework, a free and open-source tool that allows you to run large language models locally on your system) as a context for the generation of the OER materials. As this AI …

The Effectiveness Of Animal-Assisted Interventions On Social And Communication Skills In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Uae, Shamsa Ali Almarzooqi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) on the social and communication skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study is organized into four connected phases, each building on the findings of the previous stage. Phase 1 explored parents’ perceptions of how companion pet ownership contributes to their child’s social interaction, communication, emotional well-being, and daily activity routines, using focus groups with mothers of children with ASD. Phase 2 employed a mixed-methods design to observe how students with ASD engage with different animal species (cat, rabbit, and fish/birds) …

Examining The Impact Of Professional Development On Paraprofessional Self-Efficacy In Rural Settings, Elise Murray, Moriah Smothers, Tori L. Colson, Stacey Keown-Murray

Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children

Due to an increasing reliance on special education paraprofessionals in rural schools, this study examines their self-efficacy beliefs before and after professional development. Using a mixed-methods approach, findings suggest no significant change in self-efficacy post-training. Paraprofessionals’ confidence was more influenced by on-the-job experiences than by a single professional development session.

Critical Incident Analysis: A Methodological Approach For Teaching Trauma Informed Practices, Penny B. Howell, Mary S. Thomas, Shantel D. Crosby, Khirsten Scott

Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children

Drawing on sociocultural theory, a transdisciplinary, multi-racial team of teacher educators, a social work educator, and a scholar of English and rhetoric, designed a study focused on developing teacher candidates’ understanding of trauma-informed practices during their teacher preparation program. Qualitative data from teacher candidates’ reflections on Critical Incident Descriptions (CID) completed during student teaching reveal their developing understanding of trauma-informed practice with Timing, Maintaining Relationships, Holding High Expectations, and Engaging Students so they Remain in the Classroom as prevalent themes across all CIDs. Findings suggest that Critical Incident Analysis promotes teacher candidates’ reflection practices as they make connections …

Digital Transformation And Market Microstructure: Analyzing The Impact Of Algorithmic Trading On National Stock Exchange Of India Price Discovery Mechanisms Through Complex Systems Theory., Mukesh Bhaskar Ahirrao, Harshal Anil Salunkhe, Vishal Sunil Rana

Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)

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This research examines the evolution of market microstructure at the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) from 2020 to 2024, a period characterized by substantial growth in algorithmic trading from 35% to 44% of total trading volume. Using market microstructure data and analytical techniques grounded in complex systems perspectives, the study documents temporal patterns in price discovery, liquidity, volatility, and market efficiency associated with this digital transformation.

The analysis reveals several notable changes in market characteristics. Transaction costs improved significantly, with bid-ask spreads declining by 23.4% and market depth increasing by 18.1%. Price adjustment half-life decreased by 50%, indicating …

Impact Of Cause Related Marketing Participation And The Black Lives Matter Movement On Company Image, Jerome Christia

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Social Media Influencer Perceived Source Credibility Scale Validation And Consumer Attitudes Toward The Brand: An Exploratory Study In Urban India, James E. Stoddard, Christy M. Cook, Lubna Nafees

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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You Chose Me, I Didn’T Choose You. . . Can We Both Be Happy?: Customer Satisfaction Without Customer Choice, Kimberly Grantham

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Importance Of Emotional Intelligence In Delivering Services: Nature Of Service Robot And Customer Interactions, Valentina Hurtado Uribe, Ismet Anitsal, Melek Meral Anitsal

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Increasing Salesperson Engagement Through Autonomy And Creativity, Diane R. Edmondson, Lucy Matthews, Cheryl Ward

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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A Look At The Future Of Fashion In The Metaverse, Heather Morgan, Thomas Tanner

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Exploration Of Dimensionality In Nfts, Blockchain, And Cryptocurrencies, George D. Shows

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Access-Based Consumption And Identity, Ayesha Tariq, Thomas L. Baker

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Analysis Of Consumer Response To Online Same-Day Grocery Delivery Service: The Case Of Korea, Hyun Sang An, Arim Park, Ju Myung Song, Christina Chung

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Charm Pricing In Real Estate: Impact By Price Segment And Market Conditions, Jason Beck, Lindsay Levine, Michael Toma

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Mental Model Dilemma Of Technological Shifts And Generational Gaps? Incorporated From The Musings Of An Octogenarian, Madhavi Chakrabarty

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Centering Joy And Connection: Returning To Instruction After Hurricane Helene, Megan Keiser

Current Issues in Middle Level Education

This descriptive essay focuses on one teacher educator's response to a disrupted academic semester after a natural disaster that threatened to erode a service-learning designated interdisciplinary methods course for middle grades educators. This essay shares the process of pivoting to retain critical elements of the course. Reinforcing the use of resilience-informed pedagogy and modeling use of advisories, the instructor focused on developing a cohesive classroom community. Other aspects of the course revamp include offering differentiated service-learning opportunities. Centering teacher candidates’ joy and modeling best practices for middle level educators, the instructor describes project-based learning, a multidisciplinary literacy experience with a …

On Topological And Algebraic K-Theories, Amar Yasser Aldakheel

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This thesis explores topological K-theory, a powerful framework for studying invariants of topological spaces via algebraic structures. We investigate the construction of K-groups, with particular emphasis on the categorical formulation. The exposition is structured pedagogically, with careful development of the main concepts supported by detailed proofs and examples. The categories of vector bundles and projective modules are thoroughly defined and investigated. A central result studied in this thesis is the Serre–Swan theorem, which provides a bridge between the algebraic context of projective modules and the geometric context of vector bundles, enabling the use of algebraic techniques to solve geometric problems, …

Is Customer Always Right? A Common Service-Related Issue In The Sport Arenas, Steve Chen, Christy L. Trent, William Wellman, Jose P. Garcia

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Trucking And Road Transportation Trends In The Logistics Industry, Alan D. Smith

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

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Synthesis And Catalytic Activity Testing Of Coke-Resistant Nickel-Based Catalysts For Methane Reforming And Hydrogen Production, Abdulmuizz Adamson

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Ni-based catalysts are widely used in methane reforming and hydrogen production, but their industrial application is limited by deactivation caused by carbon deposition (coking). This dissertation examines the role of iron as a dopant in improving catalytic performance and coking resistance, with emphasis on its incorporation method and impact on coke oxidation during different methane reforming reactions.

The results show that dispersing iron ions within the γ-Al₂O₃ support significantly enhances catalyst coking resistance and hence catalyst performance under partial oxidation and combined partial oxidation-dry reforming conditions. This improvement is attributed, mainly, to the redox function of Fe and the enhanced …

Fully Decentralized Hierarchical Federated Learning At The Edge With Post-Quantum Secure Communication, Tariq Qayyum

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Federated learning (FL) enables collaborative model training without centralizing raw data, but deploying FL at scale in real edge environments remains challenging because iterative training and aggregation must operate over heterogeneous, resource-constrained, and often mobile devices with time-varying connectivity. Conventional hierarchical federated learning (HFL) partially mitigates communication cost by introducing fog/edge aggregation, yet many designs retain cloud-based global aggregation and cloud-centric coordination. This places wide-area network latency on the critical path of every training round, creates a single point of failure, and limits responsiveness as model sizes and federation scale grow. Moreover, moving coordination and aggregation closer to the edge …

Tennessee Birth Defects Data Report 2016-2020, Tennessee. Department Of Health.

Tennessee Birth Defects

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Tennessee Birth Defects Data Report 2017-2021, Tennessee. Department Of Health.

Tennessee Birth Defects

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Tennessee Birth Defects Data Report 2015-2019, Tennessee. Department Of Health.

Tennessee Birth Defects

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The Shorthorn: August 4, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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The Shorthorn: July 28, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

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