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Soil Re-Engineering In Western Australia, Part I: A Novel Approach For Rapid And Lasting Improvement Of Soil Physical And Chemical Properties, Gaus Azam, Chad Reynolds

Natural Resources Research Articles

Context

Soil acidity, high soil strength, and poor subsoil structure are major constraints to crop productivity in coarse-textured and texture-contrast soils of southern Australia. These interacting limitations restrict root growth, reduce access to subsoil water and nutrients, and constrain yield potential in water-limited environments. While deep tillage and surface liming have been used to address individual constraints, their benefits are often short-lived and insufficient to overcome multiple subsoil limitations simultaneously. Aims

This study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of soil profile re-engineering on soil physical, chemical, and hydrological properties, and to determine the persistence of these changes …

Bl(U)E Crab: Bluetooth Low Energy Connection Risk Assessment Benchmarking, Dylan Christopher Conklin

Dissertations and Theses

The usage of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-based tracker devices for stalking has become a salient privacy concern. Detecting unwanted or suspicious trackers is challenging due to their cross-platform compatibility issues, inconsistent detection methods, and lack of an industry-wide standard for detecting malicious devices. BL(u)E CRAB, Bluetooth Low Energy Connection Risk Assessment Benchmarking, scans data and generates risk factors about nearby devices to classify them as suspicious or not. These risk factors include the number of encounters the user had with a device, the duration of time a device has been near the user, the distance a device has traveled …

A Glimpse Into The Impact Of Physical Activity On Linear Growth In Children And Adolescents Through Activity Restrictions Accompanying The Covid-19 Outbreak, Yi-Chun Lin, Wen-Ling Liao, Chung-Hsing Wang, Fuu-Jen Tsai

BioMedicine

Background: Linear growth in children and adolescents, a key health indicator, is influenced by various factors, including physical activity (PA). The COVID-19 lockdown in Taiwan created a unique opportunity to examine the effect of PA restrictions on growth.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at two hospitals in central Taiwan. The study included 72 children and adolescents (26 males, 46 females) who attended a growth clinic. Height and weight measurements were recorded in three stages: pre-lockdown, during lockdown, and post-lockdown. Growth rates were compared across stages using paired t-tests.

Results: The average growth rate was lowest during lockdown (0.0181 …

Increased Dairy Product Consumption Is Associated With Shorter Telomere Length In Buccal Cells Among Normotensive Adults, Hsin-Hwa Tsai, Yang-Di Su, Zi-Lun Lai, Chia-Yu Lin, Shu-Fan Lin, Hsiu-Ching Hsu, Wen-Yuan Lin, Po-Ren Hsueh

BioMedicine

Background: Telomere length (TL) is a biomarker of biological aging and a predictor of age-related diseases. Dietary patterns, including dairy consumption, may influence telomere dynamics, but the evidence remains limited, particularly in Asian populations. This study investigates the association between dairy consumption and relative telomere length (RTL) in Taiwanese adults, with results analyzed by hypertension status.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 259 adults in Taipei, Taiwan. RTL was measured using quantitative PCR from buccal cells. Dietary intake was assessed through self-reported questionnaires, with a focus on dairy frequency and fat content. Multiple linear regression models were used to …

Kriminalistik, Pengungkap Materiele Waardheid, I Nyoman Nurjaya, S.H.

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Abstract

Teachers’ Views On The Relevance Of Local Wisdom Values In Strengthening Students’ Character Education, Fatkhurozqi Razaq, Oktaviani Adhi Suciptaningsih, Aynin Mashfufah

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The digital era has had a dual impact on basic education, where technological advances are often accompanied by cultural erosion and moral degradation among students. The increase in bullying cases and the decline in manners indicate that conventional character education has not been able to effectively filter the negative influences of globalization. This study aims to explore the perception of urgency and pedagogical strategies of elementary school teachers in integrating local wisdom values into character-building learning. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, involving ten elementary school teachers as participants selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out using …

Integrating Island Local Wisdom Into Project-Based Learning: A Strategy To Enhance Critical Thinking Skills In Coastal Primary Education, Miirwan Rambe, Mohammad Yusuf Randy

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research was driven by the identified deficit in critical thinking skills among elementary students at UPTD SDN 010131 Pulau Rakyat Tua, largely attributed to traditional teacher-centered instruction and a lack of contextualized, project-based learning. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model integrated with local wisdom on the critical thinking proficiency of fifth-grade students. Utilizing a pre experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved 30 students as the experimental sample. Data were collected through validated critical thinking tests and structured observation sheets. The results indicated a significant enhancement in student performance, …

Improving Science Learning Outcomes On Force Module Through Teams Games Tournament (Tgt) Model For 4th Grade Students At Sdn 15 Indralaya, Nia Julianti, Mohammad Yusuf Randy

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research was initiated to address pedagogical challenges identified at SD Negeri 15 Indralaya, specifically the low levels of student engagement and sub-optimal learning outcomes in the Science (IPAS) "Force" module. The objective of this study was to evaluate the improvement in academic performance following the implementation of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model among fourth-grade students during the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted over two cycles, each comprising four systematic phases: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The participants included 14 fourth-grade students. Data were analyzed using …

Strengthen The Implementation Of 2013 Curriculum Based On Local Wisdom In Growing Elementary School Student Character, Amina Divina P

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The entry of foreign culture which increasingly erodes local values and culture is a problem for the Indonesian nation. This problem arises due to a lack of public interest and concern for the cultural wealth they have. In order to foster the potential of students with characters based on culture, values, and local wisdom that are in accordance with the demands of society, this study aims to examine the strengthening of the implementation of the operational curriculum of the SD Gunongsekar 1 Madura education unit towards the character of students based on local wisdom. The development of the 2013 curriculum …

Development Of E-Book Teaching Modules In Science Learning To Improve Learning Outcomes Of Grade V Students Of Sdn 2 Nurussalam Aceh Timur, Sri Irma Susanti, Lili Kasmini, Siti Mayang Sari, Fitriani Manurung

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study responds to the need for interactive elementary science teaching materials that enable timely feedback, particularly on the topic of magnetic force. The study aimed to develop an e-book teaching module for Grade V science and to examine its validity, practicality, and effectiveness. A research and development approach was applied using the ADDIE model. A limited try-out involved 30 Grade V students at SDN 2 Nurussalam, East Aceh. The module was reviewed by expert validators to evaluate content quality, instructional design, and language clarity using validation questionnaires. Practicality was measured through teacher and student response questionnaires, while effectiveness was …

Development And Implementation Of Google Earth-Assisted Guided Inquiry Teaching Materials To Improve Student' Learning Outcomes In Ipas, Andika Bayangkara, Siti Mayang Sari, Rita Novita

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study developed and implemented Google Earth-assisted guided inquiry teaching materials for IPAS and evaluated their validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The study used a research and development approach with the ADDIE model. Participants were Grade V students at SD Islam Laboratory Aceh Besar. Data were collected using expert validation sheets, teacher and student practicality questionnaires, and a learning outcomes test administered before and after implementation. Data were analyzed using descriptive percentages and N-gain. The expert validation results indicated high validity for media (98%), content (92%), and language (94%). Practical responses were also high, with teachers reporting 92% and students 85%. …

Empathy Training Program As A Strategy To Improve Empathy In Elementary School Students, Rizqi Hanabella

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study examined the effectiveness of an empathy training program for elementary school students using a non-randomized quasi-experimental design (untreated control group with pretest-posttest and follow-up measurements). The participants were 39 students from Grade IV and Grade V who were assigned to groups based on existing class membership. The program was developed from Davis's empathy framework (perspective-taking, fantasy, empathic concern, and personal distress), and empathy was measured using an Interpersonal Reactivity Index based scale adapted for elementary students. Data were analyzed using a mixed-design ANOVA. The findings showed a significant time-by-group interaction, and the experimental group demonstrated a significant increase …

Modeling And Analysis Of Opportunistic Traffic Offloading Between Wireless Networks, Shensheng Tang

Day of Scholarship

This paper examines traffic offloading between two wireless networks operating in the same service region, where a beneficiary network can temporarily redirect calls to a benefactor network during periods of congestion. To analyze this interaction, we develop a finite level‑dependent quasi‑birth‑and‑death (LD‑QBD) model that captures the joint dynamics of admission control, opportunistic offloading, and preemption. The LD‑QBD structure enables exact computation of the steady‑state distribution using efficient sparse linear solvers. From these steady‑state probabilities, we derive key performance metrics, including blocking and drop probabilities, mean occupancy, throughput, mean system time, admission gain, and successful throughput gain. Numerical results show that …

Design And Implementation Of A Microblaze‑Based Embedded System For Programmable Led Control On An Artix‑7 Fpga, Shensheng Tang

Day of Scholarship

This paper presents the design and implementation of a MicroBlaze‑based embedded system developed using the AMD/Xilinx VIVADO Design Suite to control programmable LED patterns on an Artix‑7 FPGA development board via push‑button inputs. The MicroBlaze, a 32/64‑bit RISC Harvard‑architecture soft‑core processor, provides a flexible and configurable platform that enables integration of customized peripheral, memory, and interface components within a single FPGA. The proposed system employs two GPIO controllers—one interfacing with sixteen LEDs and the other with five push buttons—connected to the MicroBlaze processor through an AXI interconnect to support efficient on‑chip communication. LED functionality is managed through a software application …

Fpga Implementation Of A Sequence Detector Using A Finite State Machine, Shensheng Tang, Nick Zander

Day of Scholarship

This project presents the design and hardware implementation of a Finite State Machine (FSM) capable of detecting the binary sequences “1001” and “1111” with full support for overlapping occurrences. The FSM was designed to operate efficiently in real time and was implemented on an Artix‑7 FPGA development board using the AMD/Xilinx Vivado Design Suite. The system processes a serial input stream and asserts a detection signal whenever either target sequence appears, even when sequences share bits across consecutive detections. The FSM architecture, state transition logic, and verification strategy were developed and validated through simulation before being deployed to hardware. Experimental …

Trust At A Distance: 6 Strategies For Managing In Remote Workspaces, Peggy Kendall, David Horsager

Day of Scholarship

In 2025, over 50% of US workers worked in hybrid jobs while another 27% work fully remote. As the way we work changes, it is important to understand how these technologies change the way we communicate and how we build trust. This project, based on research done through an Edgren Scholarship, has culminated in a book co-authored with David Horsager and published by Berrett-Koehler. The book has opened conversations related to challenges like proximity bias, remote accountability, employee burnout, meeting structures, and the changing nature of nonverbal communication.

Zooming Into Success: Collaborative Virtual Spaces For Dissertation Research And Pedagogy In Higher Education, Stephanie L. Brooke

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Dissertation students face numerous challenges, including narrowing down research topics, managing scholarly writing, and overcoming writer’s block. This article explores the creation and piloting of collaborative virtual spaces designed to support dissertation mentees in their academic journey. Through this project, three distinct virtual spaces emerged, each addressing specific student needs: emotional support, academic writing, and research alignment. The development of these spaces was influenced by theory as well as workplace cultural initiatives in an online program for dissertation mentoring. Creating these collaborative virtual spaces based on student needs led to transformative best practices in virtual learning environments. This method provides …

Book Review: On Women By Susan Sontag, Vaishali Saxena, Sangeeta Sharma, Sushila Shekhawat

Journal of International Women's Studies

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Human Trafficking, Ikhlaus Ahmed

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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How Many More?, Allison Aggarwal

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Fed Up, Lauren Goette

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Where Is Home?, Katie Miyoshi

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Big Hearts And Cold Snow, Megan Johnson

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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A Romance With Romance, Jillian Keegan

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Almost Heaven, Nicholai Busch

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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A Beautiful Failure, Lydia Kwong

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Ethos, Pathos And Logos In "We Need To Talk About An Injustice", Fiona Cullen

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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The Great Escape, Isamar Hernandez

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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The College Appetite Dilemma, Jessica Ferguson

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

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Mass Rapes In War And Peace: Reflections On Sofi Oksanen’S Same River Twice: Putin’S War On Women, Olivera Simic

Journal of International Women's Studies

In this essay, I reflect on the book Same River Twice: Putin’s War on Women by Ukrainian writer Sofi Oksanen, using it as a backdrop to discuss mass rape. I use Oksanen’s discussion of the war on women in Ukraine to examine the prevalence of gender-based and especially sexual violence during both armed conflict and peacetime. As a scholar of transitional justice, I am concerned about the collective blaming of women for mass atrocities committed mainly by men, both soldiers and civilians. I write this essay as an anti-militarist feminist, taking neither a pro-Russian nor an anti-Ukrainian stance. I also …