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2025 Rhode Island Public Laws, Ryan Claudino

Roger Williams University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Watch Hill Fire Dist. V. Westerly Zoning Bd. Of Rev., 338 A.3d 326 (R.I. 2025)., Trent Huff

Roger Williams University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Rights Retained: Constitutional Protections For Incarcerated Persons In U.S. Prisons, Alison J. Brochu, Olivia F. Johnson

Roger Williams University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Time Out: Mandatory Holds As A Tool For Domestic Violence Response & Prevention In Rhode Island, India Awe

Roger Williams University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Procedural-Based Contemporary Management Of Bell's Palsy Long-Term Sequelae: A Narrative Review, Robert M. Frederick, Rhorie Kerr, Eric Dobratz, William Dougherty

Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) Faculty Publications

Objective

To describe the long-term sequelae of Bell's palsy and summarize available treatment options, including recent advances, so that general otolaryngologists and other practitioners are aware of the clinical findings and available interventions.

Data Sources

PubMed.

Review Methods

A literature search was performed on December 18, 2024, via PubMed using keywords such as "synkinesis," "selective myectomy," "selective neurectomy," "botulinum toxin," "intervention" in the context of "Bell's palsy" with preference for articles published within the last 5 to 10 years but inclusion of select older articles that provided necessary context for the current topic. Articles included in the review were written …

Differences In Biologic Clinical Trials For Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps—Are We Comparing Apples With Oranges?, Marjolein Cornet, Peter W. Hellings, Martin Desrosiers, Martin Wagenmann, Richard Follows, Laura Walrave, Luz Adriana Jimenez, Lee Tombs, Dawn Edwards, Peter Howarth, Joseph K. Han

Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) Faculty Publications

In recent years, several biologics targeting Type 2 inflammation have been developed for treating chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). These have been studied in registrational randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which vary in their patient populations, trial design, endpoints, geography, timing, or data-handling processes. While (in)direct treatment comparisons and meta-analyses have been carried out to compare efficacy results from RCTs, often these fail to properly account for these between-study differences. Here, we summarize the key between-study differences that can influence trial outcomes and highlight the resulting challenges faced when comparing outcomes from different Phase III RCTs of biologics in CRSwNP.

Master Of Social Work Portfolio, Isabella Faith Decunzo

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

This Portfolio has been developed in partial fulfilment of the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and demonstrates my personal and professional growth over the course of the program. It highlights selected academic and practice-based work completed throughout the past two years, reflecting my developing knowledge and application of the Five Elements of Advanced Integrative Practice and the Ten Competencies of Social Work.

Included is an appendix containing completed assignments from the MSW program in Missoula, Montana, which supports and demonstrates the reflective narrative presented throughout the portfolio. Each artifact directly aligns with and illustrates my progression toward competency in …

Grading Practices In Secondary Classrooms: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring Teacher Decision-Making, Student Outcomes, And Implications For Educational Equity, Lauren Lay

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

GRADING PRACTICES IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY EXPLORING TEACHER DECISION-MAKING, STUDENT OUTCOMES, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. Lay, Lauren, 2026: Dissertation, Long Island University. Grading practices remain one of the most influential yet inconsistent aspects of secondary education. Despite increased interest in equitable grading, little research has examined how teachers make grading decisions within a common institutional context while exploring relationships among grading practices, student outcomes, motivation, and educational equity. The purpose of this convergent mixed-methods study was to examine how grading decision-making among 9th and 10th-grade teachers across five core content areas within one suburban New York high …

Towards Food Sovereignty In Cameroon: Indigenous Food Practices And Community Grain Banks In The Mayotsanaga Division Of The Far North Region, Prudencia Ayamba, Chimene Tankou Nkouamou Epse Nukunah Dr

Journal of Critical Global Issues

Food security is a term defined in 1996 by the World Food Summit as a situation where everyone has both economic and physical access to nutritious and safe food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. This concept also became a priority during the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and later the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to combat world hunger by 2030. However, the term ‘food security’ has faced criticism for overlooking indigenous knowledge and practices in addressing the food crisis and for misrepresenting marginalized populations. Because of these limitations, the term …

Opera | Saint Mary Of Egypt (Revised Version, 2026), John Craton

Craton Scores Collection

This is the revised score for Craton's Saint Mary of Egypt; the original 2021 version is also available in this collection.

Hidden To Display- Live Presentation, Jessica Cerri, Lawrence Treadwell Iv

Librarian Presentations

Jessica Cerri and Larry Treadwell present at the North Carolina Community College Archives Association 5th Annual Conference about the building of exhibit and programming space at Chesnutt Library.

Bridging The Gap- Faculty Publications, Jessica Cerri, Lawrence Treadwell Iv

Librarian Presentations

Jessica Cerri and Larry Treadwell speak at the North Carolina Community College Archies Association 5th Annual Conference about the building of Chesnutt Library's relationship with Fayetteville State University faculty through publication aid.

Using This Or That? And Interactive Displays To Encourage Student Outreach And Engagement Across Campus., Jessica Cerri, Lawrence Treadwell Iv

Librarian Presentations

Through gamifying library outreach, the Chesnutt Library has developed a successful outreach and engagement model that can be scalable to other campus units and partners. The Chesnutt’s library initiative began with simple whiteboard displays and evolved to creatively printed Canva posters and Springshare’s LibWizard quizzes, enhancing student engagement within the library. The development of these interactive displays leverages library creative space technology and digital engagement tools to boost participation in both on-campus and remote university community members. By combining creative space technology with approachable design tools and simple gamification techniques, this model offers innovative yet replicable methods that can be …

Evaluating The Effects Of Autonomous Learning, Goal Orientation And Self-Efficacy On The Academic Performance Of Ethiopian Stem Students’ Through Structural Equation Modeling (Sem), Jerusalem Yizengaw, Asnake Tarekegn Nigussie

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

The study investigates the relationships among self-efficacy, goal orientation, and autonomous learning and how these factors affect Ethiopian STEM students’ academic performance. A descriptive survey design using mixed-methods research was used. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were employed to gather data from eight teachers and 151 STEM students. CFA and EFA attested to the validity and reliability of the questionnaires. Quantitative data were assessed using structural equation modeling (SEM), and qualitative data were analyzed using word descriptions. Self-efficacy was positively correlated with STEM students’ academic performance (β = .12, p < .01), whereas autonomous learning and goal orientation were negatively correlated (β = -.01, p < .01) and (β = -.04, p < .01), respectively. Findings suggest that techniques that help Ethiopian STEM students develop self-efficacy should be prioritized, with implications for curriculum design and instructional approaches. According to the findings, methods that support Ethiopian STEM students in developing self-efficacy should be prioritized, with consequences for instructional strategies and curriculum design. Although self-belief appears crucial for success, further research is required to fully understand the complex interaction of these factors in Ethiopia and other contexts.

"Teas[Ing] The Patient Needle": Needlework, Intersectionality, And Kinesthetic Memory In Elizabeth Barrett Browning's 'Aurora Leigh' And George Eliot's 'Middlemarch', Grace Lukens

Student Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Hidden In Code: Unmasking Al Bias In Hiring, Katie Rubin

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The note argues that while AI-driven hiring tools offer efficiency, they often automate and amplify systemic biases by relying on flawed historical data, creating a "hidden" form of discrimination. The analysis asserts that existing legal frameworks are inadequate for addressing these algorithmic harms, necessitating urgent federal reforms to ensure transparency and accountability.

Beyond Sports: Recognizing College-Athletes As Employees In The Pursuit Of Fairness, Hannah Cohen

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The note argues that student-athletes should be legally classified as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) because the traditional amateurism model no longer reflects the economic realities of modern collegiate sports. By applying established legal tests, the analysis asserts that recognizing this employment status is essential to ensuring social justice, fundamental fairness, and basic workplace protections for athletes.

Race Conscious Programs After Students For Fair Admissions, Seonwoo Kim

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The note argues that the federal government can legally mitigate geographical segregation and economic oppression by implementing race-conscious infrastructure and procurement policies. It contends that such efforts remain a compelling state interest under the strict scrutiny standards established in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), provided they are designed to remedy specific, identifiable past government discrimination.

Trends And Innovations In The Development Of Immersive Technology In Science Education (2019-2024): A Literature Review, Aziz Kurniawan, Hartono Hartono, Bambang Subali

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact, including the change in learning methods from face-to-face to non-face-to-face learning. This change in method accelerates innovation in the use of technology to support non-face-to-face learning. Immersive technologies, such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Virtual laboratories, have offered authentic and interactive non-face-to-face learning experiences in science education. This study employed a systematic literature review (SLR) method to map trends and innovations in the development of immersive technology in science education from 2019 to 2024. The literature data were obtained from the Scopus database and then selected using the PRISMA …

Use Of Virtual Fences To Co-Fence Two Groups Of Cattle With Adjacent Virtual Boundaries, Thomas E. Aquino, Mary E. Drewnoski, Biquan Zhao, Pedro Henrique Jota Fernandes, Isaque F. Vicci, Mitchell B. Stephenson, Yijie Xiong

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Summary with Implications

While virtual fencing (VF) has proven effective in managing cattle, limited data exist on using it to manage two separate groups of cattle within the same area. If successful, this approach could reduce infrastructure costs and increase management flexibility. In this trial, VF-trained steers (n = 39) were placed in pastures with either no neighboring cattle (isolated) or next to a separate group with only a VF boundary between them (co-fenced). Containment exceeded 99% across all cattle, demonstrating that VF creates effective boundaries regardless of fence treatment. There was no statistical difference in the number of audio …

The Correlation Between 25(Oh)D, Blood Lead Levels, And Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase Activity Among Indonesia Male Workers, Ratih Fadhillah, Muhammad Ilyas, Liem Jen Fuk, Levina Chandra Khoe, Muchtaruddin Mansyur

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

Background Lead exposure disrupts the heme synthesis pathway by modifying the activity of Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase (ALAD), contributing to oxidative stress. Vitamin D has been suggested as an antioxidant to influence oxidative balance, but evidence regarding its association with ALAD activity in lead-exposed populations remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the associations between blood lead levels (BLL), serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], ALAD activity, and the 25(OH)D/BLL ratio among Indonesian male workers.

Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 90 male workers exposed to lead as part of either their occupation or living environment in Java, Indonesia. Serum 25(OH)D, BLL …

Return To Work After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention In Employee With Metabolic Comorbidities: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Bramantyo Eko Wahyudi Mr, Levina Khoe

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Journal of Indonesia

Background This evidence-based case report examines whether metabolic comorbidities independently predict return to work (RTW) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for myocardial infarction. A 52-year-old male senior manager with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and central obesity underwent PCI and required structured occupational assessment.

Methods A systematic literature search identified five eligible studies—one national registry cohort, three prospective cohort studies, and one narrative systematic review—critically appraised using Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine criteria.

Results Metabolic comorbidities showed consistent directional associations with reduced RTW probability in bivariate analyses and independently predicted longterm labour-market exit. However, in multivariate models across three of …

How Does Inclusive Education Affect Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Elementary Schools?, Kacie M. Coe

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Children diagnosed with autism are at an all-time high of 1 in 31 children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2025). What does this mean for our schools and students with autism? Inclusive education is more renowned than ever. What is now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted in 1975, and guarantees every child with a disability access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Inclusion, in theory, appears to be the right decision for all our students, but what are the schools doing to prepare for these exceptional …

Who’S To Blame? Exploring Collective Emotions Between Shared Guilt And Anger: A Semiotic Study Of Digital Narratives And Social Activism In The Context Of Online Gender-Based Violence, Cristina Greco, Marianna Boero

All Works

The present study explores digital narratives and social activism in the context of online gender-based violence, focusing on the mechanisms of collective emotions, such as guilt, anger, shame, and fear. In this perspective, the narrative continues to deal with how media representations legitimate ideological conceptions and perpetuate the normalization of online violence against women. By deepening our understanding of how collective emotions are constructed and manipulated, the study aims to identify the subtle and hidden link between media discourses and actual events as they occur online. In doing so, it explores media narratives evoking collective shame, fear, anger, and guilt, …

Celebrating Faculty Scholarship 2026, Smith College Libraries

Celebrating Faculty Scholarship: Bibliographies

Bibliography of selected scholarly and creative work produced by Smith College faculty and submitted by faculty for the 2026 celebration in the Neilson Library Skyline Reading Room, Smith College on September 14, 2026.

Impact Of Co-Culture Of Leuconostoc Citreum Omjc64, And Baker’S Yeast As Starters On The Formulation Of Potato-Wheat Sourdough Bread, Ogunbanwo S.T., Isife E.A., Olayiwola O.O., Awotidebe T.

Annals. Food Science and Technology

This study evaluates the growth, exopolysaccharide production, enzymatic activity, safety, and application of Leuconostoc citreumOMJC64, isolated from fermented sweet potatoes, in sourdough bread production. The effects of partially substituting wheat flour (WF) with orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) flour on sourdough were examined, focusing on the bread’s physical, rheological, and nutritional properties. Leuconostoc citreumOMJC64 enhanced the sourdough bread’s quality in terms of physical, sensory, and nutritional attributes. The strain grew optimally in acidic (pH 3.5–4.5) and osmotic (2% NaCl) conditions, with maximum growth at pH 4.5 and 2% NaCl. It produced exopolysaccharides, amylase, and protease but showed no lipase, DNase, gelatinase, …

Development Of A Functional Artisanal Sugar-Free Ice Cream And Study Of Physicochemical Behavior, Popescu Mariana, Dabija Adriana, Chetrariu Ancuta

Annals. Food Science and Technology

The use of natural sweeteners in ice cream production could meet the demands of modern consumers focused on natural and nutritionally balanced foods. The objective of this work was to fill the gap in the basic knowledge about the effects of sugar-free apple concentrate, a natural substitute for sugar, rose petal jam and oat milk on the properties of artisanal ice cream. As a reference sample (REF), an ice cream sweetened with sugar-free apple concentrate, rose petal jam and oat milk base was produced, then increasing the amount of apple concentrate and the amount of oat milk, and in parallel …

Composite Flour: Nutritional And Physical Properties A Review, Akanni Abubakar Adegboyega, Alimi John Praise, Abdulahi Hauwa Machina, Salako Mojisola Oladunni

Annals. Food Science and Technology

Composite flour is produced by blending flours derived from diverse grains or combining grains with vegetables, offering a nutrient-rich profile that includes vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. The growing preference for healthier and more nutrient-dense foods, influenced by evolving lifestyles and socioeconomic trends, has led to their increased relevance in food production. When one or two flours are mixed with wheat flour for baking, it influences several quality dimensions, such as the nutritional value and physical attributes of the final products. Extensive studies conducted in developing countries, where wheat flour is heavily consumed and imported to meet high demand, particularly …

Ensuring Seafood Safety - Food Handling Practices At Home To Mitigate Foodborne Illness – A Consumer Study, Arundhathi V., Mini Sekharan N.

Annals. Food Science and Technology

Inadequate food handling practices in the supply chain significantly contribute to foodborne illnesses. As global concerns about food safety intensify, understanding domestic food handling practices and raising consumer awareness is essential. The study examines the association between self-reported foodborne illness and seafood handling practices among consumers across Kerala, India. A cross-sectional survey of seafood consumers was conducted via an online questionnaire from March to December 2023. Of 2079 survey respondents, 8.5% (n=177) reported experiencing seafood-related foodborne illness. Safe handling practices among those who experienced seafood-borne illness (Case group) scored lower compared to those who did not (Control group). Seafood handling …

Postharvest Physiology And Storage Of Cereal Crops In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Mini Review, Salamatu A.S., Dandago M.A., Nassarawa Sanusi Shamsudeen, Falmata A.Z.

Annals. Food Science and Technology

Cereal crops are a vital component of food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), providing essential nutrients and calories to millions of people. Despite their importance, significant postharvest losses occur due to inadequate handling and storage practices, which are exacerbated by the region's challenging environmental conditions. This review examines the postharvest physiology of major cereal crops such as maize, sorghum, millet, and rice and their storage challenges in SSA. It discusses the physiological changes in cereals after harvest, including fluctuations in moisture content, respiration rates, and nutrient degradation. The review highlights the critical role of moisture management, the impact of respiration …