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Star Anise's Shield: How Illicium Verum Protects Dna From Oxidative Damage: An Integrated Experimental And Computational Study, Rafeef Amer Abdul-Jabar, Sabaa Ali Mohammed Al. Fadal, Anwar H. Ali Aug 2026

Star Anise's Shield: How Illicium Verum Protects Dna From Oxidative Damage: An Integrated Experimental And Computational Study, Rafeef Amer Abdul-Jabar, Sabaa Ali Mohammed Al. Fadal, Anwar H. Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

Illicium verum, a star anise evergreen tree, is of great ethnopharmacological, medicinal, and biological interest. Objective: To develop an aqueous extract from its fruits and to evaluate its antioxidant potential, particularly in terms of DNA protection. The extraction method was straightforward; total phenolics (123 mg GAE/g) and flavonoids (51.3 mg QE/g) were quantified, and antioxidant (DPPH radical scavenging and iron (III) reducing) properties determined. The total antioxidant capacity (TAE) of the extract was estimated, and its protectiveness on human genomic DNA was examined. In addition, an in silico computer docking simulation was conducted to describe the molecular interactions of …

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Synthesis And Characterization Of A Novel Crystal Complex Of Copper(Ii) With A Tridentate Schiff Base, Bushra Mohan, Naser Shaalan Aug 2026

Synthesis And Characterization Of A Novel Crystal Complex Of Copper(Ii) With A Tridentate Schiff Base, Bushra Mohan, Naser Shaalan

Baghdad Science Journal

This study presents a simple method for synthesizing a novel distorted octahedral copper(II) compound. The structural and electronic properties of the compound were determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD). A three-coordinate Schiff base ligand (NNO system) was synthesized by condensation and fully characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR), carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (13C-NMR), electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), thermogravimetric/differential gravimetric analysis (TGA/DTG), and elemental analysis (CHN). The ligand is linked to the copper(II) ion via pyridine nitrogen, azomethine nitrogen, and enol oxygen, forming five-membered rings. The crystal structure reveals …

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Ph-Driven Structural Optimization Of Hydroxyapatite/Alginate Composites For Sustained Clindamycin Release And Antibacterial Applications, Wulandari Wulandari, Novesar Jamarun, Diana Vanda Wellia, Emriadi Emriadi, Miftahul Fikriyah, Vivi Sisca Aug 2026

Ph-Driven Structural Optimization Of Hydroxyapatite/Alginate Composites For Sustained Clindamycin Release And Antibacterial Applications, Wulandari Wulandari, Novesar Jamarun, Diana Vanda Wellia, Emriadi Emriadi, Miftahul Fikriyah, Vivi Sisca

Baghdad Science Journal

Bacterial infections, especially those caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, still pose a significant challenge for biomedical applications, such as the management of wound and bone infections. This investigation aimed to prepare and characterize hydroxyapatite–alginate (HAp/Alg) composites from bamboo shell waste at several synthesis pHs (7–10) and to study their potential as clindamycin-loaded antibacterial drug delivery systems. XRD results showed that hydroxyapatite was the main crystalline phase in all samples, while FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of both hydroxyapatite and alginate in the composite. As a result, the smallest crystallite size of HAp/Alg-10 (21.25 nm) among the composites that …

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Unfolding Dynamics Of Distractor Suppression Through Reaching Movement Trajectories, Shinhae Ahn Aug 2026

Unfolding Dynamics Of Distractor Suppression Through Reaching Movement Trajectories, Shinhae Ahn

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Efficient visual search requires prioritizing relevant information while suppressing salient but irrelevant distractors that compete for attention. Previous studies have shown that attentional suppression of salient distractors can be modulated by perceptual grouping (Ma & Abrams, 2023) and distractor salience (Stilwell et al., 2023; 2024). However, prior work has relied primarily on discrete keypress or oculomotor measures, such as reaction time, accuracy, and first saccadic destination. Although these measures provide important evidence about whether distractors interfere with or are suppressed during visual search, it still remains unclear how distractor-induced spatial biases emerge and change over the course of the target …

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Racial Trauma And Posttraumatic Growth: Implications For Counselors, Margaret M. Poandl, Nowoola Awopetu, Paul C. Harris Dr. Aug 2026

Racial Trauma And Posttraumatic Growth: Implications For Counselors, Margaret M. Poandl, Nowoola Awopetu, Paul C. Harris Dr.

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Racial trauma is ubiquitous among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and people who belong to other marginalized groups. It is likely that counselors will work with individuals who have experienced racial trauma. Aligned with the counseling profession’s values, counselors can take a strengths-based approach that incorporates facilitation of a historical trauma posttraumatic growth (HT-PTG) framework. This paper presents evidence-informed practices that can foster growth on individual and collective levels. A case example is provided that integrates individual- and collective-level interventions bidirectionally, along with implications for counselor training pedagogically, through supervision, and continuing education. Counselors can identify, encourage, and …

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The Safe Fishbowl Model: Psychological Safety By Design In Counseling Skills Training, Mike Mariska Aug 2026

The Safe Fishbowl Model: Psychological Safety By Design In Counseling Skills Training, Mike Mariska

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Skills training in counselor education can be constrained by performance anxiety, which may reduce participation, limit deliberate practice repetitions, and shift demonstrations to the instructor. This applied-practice manuscript introduces the SAFE (Structured Avatar and Feedback Experience) Fishbowl model, a simulation architecture designed to address performance anxiety while scaling participation. SAFE Fishbowl integrates rotating counselor roles, a real-time coaching loop, structured observation grounded in experiential learning theory, and purposeful debriefing. An implementation example for group counseling leadership skills is provided, along with adaptation guidance across multiple skill domains and delivery modalities. Descriptive course-evaluation feedback illustrates feasibility and perceived usefulness. Implications include …

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Integrating Consensual Non-Monogamy In Counselor Education: Practical Guidelines And A Pilot Descriptive Study, Yun-Zhuo (Zoey) Liu, Lena Salpietro Aug 2026

Integrating Consensual Non-Monogamy In Counselor Education: Practical Guidelines And A Pilot Descriptive Study, Yun-Zhuo (Zoey) Liu, Lena Salpietro

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is a prevalent and diverse relationship structure, yet mononormative assumptions persist in counselor training and practice, contributing to stigma and inadequate care. Research indicates that counselors’ CNM-specific knowledge and attitudes are critical to positive therapeutic outcomes (Schechinger et al., 2018), highlighting the need for clear guidance. In response, this paper presents Guidelines for Incorporating CNM in Counseling Curricula. Three domains are grounded in multicultural and social justice principles: foundational knowledge and terminology, challenging bias and promoting self-reflection, and application informed by attachment theory. Additionally, findings from a survey of counselor educators (N = 54) are presented. Results …

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U.S. Service Member To Counseling Student, Nicole Marie Arcuri Sanders, Kellie Forziat-Pytel Aug 2026

U.S. Service Member To Counseling Student, Nicole Marie Arcuri Sanders, Kellie Forziat-Pytel

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

This qualitative descriptive study examines the absence of military career pathways for licensed mental health counselors (MHCs) and the impact of this structural limitation on service members' career transitions. Findings indicate that both combat and non-combat veterans pursued mental health counseling due to personal service-related mental health experiences and dissatisfaction with available care while in service. Despite these challenges, many participants expressed a strong desire to continue serving their country as professional counselors. Over half of the participants reported separating from the military because no occupational role existed for licensed MHCs. At the same time, most indicated they would have …

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Management Of Advanced Periodontal Disease In A Patient With Down Syndrome-A Case Report, Robert T. Verceles Aug 2026

Management Of Advanced Periodontal Disease In A Patient With Down Syndrome-A Case Report, Robert T. Verceles

Oral Health

Down Syndrome is a common developmental disability.  Patients with DS may have many co-morbities associated with the condition, which include cardiac abrnormalities and severe periodontal disease.  This case illustrates how a patient with advanced periodontitis was treated in the Special Care Clinic at UOP, Dugoni School of Dentistry.

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Construction Influence And Reinforcement Measures Of Super-Large Pipe Jacking Side-Crossing Dense Building Areas, Yang Jingfeng, Miao Bingyang, Guo Qiang, Liang Bin, Ji Yinglong Aug 2026

Construction Influence And Reinforcement Measures Of Super-Large Pipe Jacking Side-Crossing Dense Building Areas, Yang Jingfeng, Miao Bingyang, Guo Qiang, Liang Bin, Ji Yinglong

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Based on the 2# pipe jacking project in the south line of Shiyan, Shenzhen, the construction influence and reinforcement scheme of super-large diameter double circular pipe jacking side-crossing dense building areas were studied by adopting Midas-GTS/NX finite element software and field monitoring data. The results show that the influence of pipe jacking construction on the displacement of the front pile is greater than that of the back pile, and the longitudinal displacement of the pile (the displacement along the excavation direction of pipe jacking ) is most affected in the range of two times the diameter of the central axis …

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Regulation Of Temperature Control And Heat Transfer Characteristics In Permafrost Subgrade By Phase Change Materials, Li Zijun, Wang Mingtian, Zhao Nanlu, Zhao Huilong, Hao Ruoyu Aug 2026

Regulation Of Temperature Control And Heat Transfer Characteristics In Permafrost Subgrade By Phase Change Materials, Li Zijun, Wang Mingtian, Zhao Nanlu, Zhao Huilong, Hao Ruoyu

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Heat transfer models were built for ordinary subgrade and phase change subgrade to reveal the temperature control and heat transfer laws of phase change subgrade in permafrost regions of the Qinghai‒Tibet Plateau. The variation characteristics of temperature and heat within the subgrade were analyzed by numerical simulation. The effects of phase change materials ’ phase change temperature, phase change enthalpy, and dosage on the temperature and heat of the subgrade bottom and the surface at 3.0 m height were studied. Research indicates that compared with ordinary subgrade, the phase change subgrade reduces the high temperature of the subgrade by phase …

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Review On Performance Evaluation And Composite Modification Mechanism Of Anti-Rutting Agents For Asphalt Pavement, Tang Zihao, Tang Xind E, Fu Ruixin, Zheng Xuanjie Aug 2026

Review On Performance Evaluation And Composite Modification Mechanism Of Anti-Rutting Agents For Asphalt Pavement, Tang Zihao, Tang Xind E, Fu Ruixin, Zheng Xuanjie

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

Rutting is a typical distress of asphalt pavement in high-temperature and heavy-load conditions. The addition of anti-rutting agents is key to improving the high-temperature stability of asphalt mixtures. The effectiveness and modification mechanisms of various anti-rutting agents, including rock asphalt, styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS ), crumb rubber (CR), plastic modifiers (PET, PE, etc.), and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE ), were systematically reviewed. The pavement performance, modification mechanism, construction technology, and performance evaluation methods of various anti-rutting agents were compared, and their modification effectiveness and limitations were analyzed to address critical technical challenges and promote the upgrading of anti-rutting modification technologies. The research indicates …

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Field Test And Mesoscopic Load-Bearing Mechanism Of Soilbag-Supported Expansive Soil Slopes, Deng Sen, Zhang Hongri, Wei Jian, Yang Jiming, Huang Kaike, Song Yanxin Aug 2026

Field Test And Mesoscopic Load-Bearing Mechanism Of Soilbag-Supported Expansive Soil Slopes, Deng Sen, Zhang Hongri, Wei Jian, Yang Jiming, Huang Kaike, Song Yanxin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To investigate the feasibility and load-bearing stability of using soilbags to support expansive soil slopes, a field test was conducted on an expansive soil slope supported by soilbags. The physical and mechanical properties and stability changes of the soilbag slope protection structure during the slope loading process were analyzed. In addition, numerical unconfined compression tests were performed to investigate the reinforcement effect of the soilbags. The results indicate that, at the macroscopic level, soilbags exhibit good impermeability and water-retention performance under normal rainfall conditions. The swelling pressure generated by expansive soil after moisture absorption significantly affects the pressure between the …

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Strength Model Of Swssc With Different Types Of Aggregates Based On Grey Theory, Shang Yanguang, Yu Shuang Aug 2026

Strength Model Of Swssc With Different Types Of Aggregates Based On Grey Theory, Shang Yanguang, Yu Shuang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To study the freeze-thaw durability of different types of recycled aggregate seawater sea-sand concrete (SWSSC) in freeze-thaw dominated environments of cold regions, a compressive strength degradation prediction model [GM(1,1)] was constructed based on grey theory in this paper, and the synergistic effects of the number of freeze-thaw cycles, recycled aggregate types, and replacement rates on compressive strength were analyzed. Experimental and model prediction results indicate that the compressive strength of concrete shows a nonlinear attenuation with the increase of freeze-thaw cycles. The deterioration of recycled brick aggregate concrete is the most significant; after 75 freeze-thaw cycles, its strength is 14.50 …

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Experimental Study On Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Soft Soil During The Construction Of Wenzhou Shield Tunnels, Zheng Kai, Cao Zhigang, Liu Yaoxing Aug 2026

Experimental Study On Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Soft Soil During The Construction Of Wenzhou Shield Tunnels, Zheng Kai, Cao Zhigang, Liu Yaoxing

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In the subway engineering of soft soil areas, the physical indicators and static-dynamic properties of soft clay are important factors influencing subway design, construction, and project cost. In particular, during subway operation, cyclic dynamic stress induced by running trains acts on the underlying soft soil foundation of the tunnels, thus greatly affecting the operational safety and maintenance of the subway. Based on the Wenzhou Metro M1 Line project, laboratory geotechnical tests and systematic research were carried out on the soft soil through shield tunnels to obtain the basic physical indicators of Wenzhou soft clay, with its consolidation, shear characteristics, and …

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The Impact Of Japan’S Security Policy Expansion On Great Power Competition In Southeast Asia: The Case Of Indonesia, Rafyoga Jehan Pratama Irsadanar Aug 2026

The Impact Of Japan’S Security Policy Expansion On Great Power Competition In Southeast Asia: The Case Of Indonesia, Rafyoga Jehan Pratama Irsadanar

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

This paper discusses how fragmented perceptions of threat impact the outcome of international security cooperation. It analyses the impacts of Japan’s expanding security posture in Southeast Asia, specifically focusing on the Japan-China great power rivalry in the region. While previous research has examined Japan’s intention to intensify its security engagement with Southeast Asian countries, this paper aims to study the broader impact of Japan’s expanding security cooperation on the region's security constellation. To achieve this objective, the paper employs Japan-Indonesia security and defence cooperation as a case study. The research found that, despite strengthening bilateral relations, the increasing Japan-Indonesia security …

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Trump's Rise: Will China Disrupt The Current Order Or Maintain It?, Ahmad Nurcholis, Wasisto Raharjo Jati Aug 2026

Trump's Rise: Will China Disrupt The Current Order Or Maintain It?, Ahmad Nurcholis, Wasisto Raharjo Jati

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

This paper examines the long-term likelihood of a US-China war, particularly in light of Donald Trump's US presidential win. The two nations have consistently experienced strained relations and intense rivalry, especially throughout the Trump and Biden presidencies. Both leaders are worried about China's growing assertiveness. While these nations are still battling over trade, this situation could easily escalate into an armed conflict later on. Due to China's increasing economic power and America's reduced influence in specific areas, there are predictions of a change in how the world is governed. This paper examines the question of whether China will become a …

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Elite Mobilisation And Norm Contestation In A Pluralistic Legal System: A Case Study Of The Gambia, Oumie Njie, Abdou Barrow Aug 2026

Elite Mobilisation And Norm Contestation In A Pluralistic Legal System: A Case Study Of The Gambia, Oumie Njie, Abdou Barrow

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

This paper examines elite mobilisation and norm contestation within The Gambia's pluralistic legal framework, encompassing common, customary, and Sharia law, in the context of implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Despite ratification and domestic legislation, implementation has been significantly challenged by religious leaders and traditional authorities who mobilised resistance against key CRC provisions, including prohibitions on child marriage, child labour, and female genital mutilation (FGM), citing incompatibility with local customs and beliefs. This resistance manifested both implicitly through neglect and explicitly through direct contestation. The paper highlights the tension between civil society organisations and international human …

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Relational Reasoning Across Cultures: Consistency And Variation In South Korea, The United States, And China, Alexandra Carstensen, Minju Kim, Youngon Choi, Caren M. Walker Aug 2026

Relational Reasoning Across Cultures: Consistency And Variation In South Korea, The United States, And China, Alexandra Carstensen, Minju Kim, Youngon Choi, Caren M. Walker

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Abstract reasoning in early childhood is often described as following a “relational shift,” over which children become increasingly sensitive to relations. However, recent work has challenged the generality of this account, showing that children in the US and China follow distinct trajectories in a relational match-to-sample task. This difference aligns with multiple cultural and linguistic factors implicated in relational reasoning, where the US and China appear at opposite ends of a continuum, focusing on objects (US) versus relations (CN). This raises the possibility that differences in culture and language may shape variation in the development of abstract reasoning. Here, we …

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Hemodynamic Characterization Of Cardiac Dysfunction After Traumatic Brain Injury Using A Controlled Cortical Impact Model In Male Rats, Preston So, Amit Iyengar, Noah Weingarten, Mrinal Patel, Jessica Dominic, Andrew Belec, Joyce Ho, Samuel Shin, Pavan Atluri Aug 2026

Hemodynamic Characterization Of Cardiac Dysfunction After Traumatic Brain Injury Using A Controlled Cortical Impact Model In Male Rats, Preston So, Amit Iyengar, Noah Weingarten, Mrinal Patel, Jessica Dominic, Andrew Belec, Joyce Ho, Samuel Shin, Pavan Atluri

Division of Cardiology Faculty Papers

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with cardiovascular dysfunction that worsens clinical outcomes, yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly under stood. Clinical studies are limited by heterogeneity, highlighting the need for con trolled experimental models. Controlled cortical impact (CCI) provides precise control of injury severity, and invasive pressure- volume (PV) loop analysis allows detailed hemodynamic assessment. Adult male Wistar rats underwent sham op eration or mild or severe CCI- induced TBI. PV- loop assessment and transtho racic echocardiography were performed at 8 or 24 h after TBI or sham. Serum epinephrine (EPI) and norepinephrine (NE) were quantified by ELISA. At …

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Control Design For High-Side Blocking Of E3 High-Altitude Electromagnetic Insults, Connor A. Lehman, Rush Robinett, Wayne Weaver Aug 2026

Control Design For High-Side Blocking Of E3 High-Altitude Electromagnetic Insults, Connor A. Lehman, Rush Robinett, Wayne Weaver

Michigan Tech Publications

This paper presents a novel approach for protecting transformers during an (Formula presented.) HEMP insult as well as the associated technology-agnostic voltage, power, energy storage, and bandwidth requirements of various control laws. The mitigation is performed by placing a controlled voltage supply in series with the primary winding of a transformer. The controlled voltage supply is subjected to four control laws: an integral controller (capacitor), a linear quadratic regulator (LQR), a nonlinear energy storage optimal feedforward control law, and a Hamiltonian feedback control law. The research gap addressed is that most (Formula presented.) mitigation discussions emphasize neutral-side blocking, whereas transmission-level …

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Maternal Sjögren's Disease And Its Long Shadow: Adult-Onset Seronegative Lupus Nephritis Following Congenital Heart Block, Tatiana Dacak, Abelardo Rodriguez, Luisa Fernanda Gomez, Corey Haines, Nida Asif Aug 2026

Maternal Sjögren's Disease And Its Long Shadow: Adult-Onset Seronegative Lupus Nephritis Following Congenital Heart Block, Tatiana Dacak, Abelardo Rodriguez, Luisa Fernanda Gomez, Corey Haines, Nida Asif

School of Medicine Publications

Congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB) is a well-recognized manifestation of neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE), caused by transplacental transfer of maternal anti-Ro/Sjögren's Syndrome Type A (SSA) and anti-La/Sjögren's Syndrome Type B (SSB) antibodies. Although non-cardiac manifestations of NLE typically resolve within the first year of life, the long-term autoimmune risk in affected offspring remains unclear. We report a 24-year-old woman with CCAVB secondary to maternal Sjögren's disease who presented with acute heart failure, nephrotic-range proteinuria, bicytopenia, pericardial effusion, and findings concerning for Libman-Sacks endocarditis. Despite negative conventional lupus serologies, renal biopsy demonstrated Class IV/V lupus-like immune-complex glomerulonephritis with full-house immune complex …

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Explaining Safety Challenges And Their Relationships Using A Qualitative-Fuzzy Dematel Approach: A Surface Mine Case Study, Neda Molamehdizadeh, Gholam Hossein Halvani, Hossein Ebrahimi, Ali Asghar Farshad, Seyedeh Melika Kharghani Moghadam, Saber Moradi Hanifi Aug 2026

Explaining Safety Challenges And Their Relationships Using A Qualitative-Fuzzy Dematel Approach: A Surface Mine Case Study, Neda Molamehdizadeh, Gholam Hossein Halvani, Hossein Ebrahimi, Ali Asghar Farshad, Seyedeh Melika Kharghani Moghadam, Saber Moradi Hanifi

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Safety in surface mining operations is a major organizational management challenge due to the inherently hazardous nature of mining activities. This study aimed to explain safety challenges and identify their interrelationships through a combined qualitative-fuzzy DEMATEL approach in a surface mine in Yazd Province, Iran. The research was carried out in two sequential phases: first, key safety challenges were identified through qualitative interviews with employees, supervisors, and safety experts; then, the relationships among these challenges were analyzed and prioritized using the fuzzy DEMATEL technique. The main challenges identified included insufficient specialized training, inadequate safety equipment, weak organizational safety culture, and …

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The Carbon Footprint Of The Hard Coal Sector In Poland In The Context Of The Evolution Of The European Union’S Climate Neutrality Policy, Katarzyna Widera Aug 2026

The Carbon Footprint Of The Hard Coal Sector In Poland In The Context Of The Evolution Of The European Union’S Climate Neutrality Policy, Katarzyna Widera

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The topic of the article is the carbon footprint of coal as a primary source of energy. In light of climate change and the energy transition in the European Union, it is increasingly important to analyse the carbon footprint of individual economic sectors. The aim of this review article is to present an analysis of the carbon footprint of the hard coal sector in Poland against the background of the EU’s climate neutrality policy. The paper reviews EU strategic documents, such as the European Green Deal, the ”Fit for 55” package, and the REPowerEU and Clean Industrial Deal initiatives, in …

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Belonging, Safety, And Well-Being: An Ecological Systems Review Of School-Based Supports For Transgender And Gender-Diverse Students, Lauren Deluca Aug 2026

Belonging, Safety, And Well-Being: An Ecological Systems Review Of School-Based Supports For Transgender And Gender-Diverse Students, Lauren Deluca

Educational Specialist, 2020-current

Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth continue to experience significant challenges in school belonging, safety, and mental health outcomes within K-12 educational settings. At the same time, literature highlights the important role affirming school environments play in promoting resilience and well-being among TGD students. The purpose of this systematized review was to synthesize the current literature examining the school-based factors associated with belonging, safety, and well-being for TGD students across ecological systems, as well as identify the barriers that hinder educators in implementing affirming practices in schools, and how school professionals navigate these barriers. Guided by Minority Stress Theory and Ecological …

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A Systematized Review On Key Considerations For Trauma Informed Practices For K-12 Students Experiencing Trauma That Impact Behavioral Outcomes, Sarah Caufield Aug 2026

A Systematized Review On Key Considerations For Trauma Informed Practices For K-12 Students Experiencing Trauma That Impact Behavioral Outcomes, Sarah Caufield

Educational Specialist, 2020-current

Across different socioeconomic statuses, geographic locations, and racial or ethnic backgrounds, trauma can affect students in nearly every school across the U.S. While children show vastly different behavioral responses to these experiences of trauma, their experiences affect their behavior in the classroom and, in turn, their ability to succeed academically. Ultimately, the goal of this systematized review was to answer the question, “what are key considerations for trauma informed practices for K-12 students experiencing trauma that impact behavioral outcomes?”. This was done through a systematized review of current literature and studies in surrounding interventions to use with students who have …

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Supporting Karen Refugee Student Learning Through Trauma-Informed Practices, Rachel P. Wilson Aug 2026

Supporting Karen Refugee Student Learning Through Trauma-Informed Practices, Rachel P. Wilson

Graduate Teacher Education

This writing explored how trauma-informed practices could best support Karen refugee students in the classroom. The Karen are a small community with a diverse traumatic history (Delang, 2003). Because of this, research explored ways to create a safe and welcoming environment to promote student learning. A review of literature was used to determine the trauma-informed strategies that are most effective in supporting student learning for Karen refugees. Research was conducted across fifteen different sources, which were all original and peer reviewed. A combination of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies were used to determine the most effective trauma-informed practices. Five …

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Exploring The Impact Of An Ethnic Studies Course On Latiné High School Students’ Social-Emotional Health And Identity Development, Xitlalli G. Najera Aug 2026

Exploring The Impact Of An Ethnic Studies Course On Latiné High School Students’ Social-Emotional Health And Identity Development, Xitlalli G. Najera

Doctoral Dissertations

Prior research demonstrates that culturally relevant pedagogies can enhance students’ academic engagement, critical thinking, and sense of belonging, while also buffering against the negative effects of discrimination and marginalization. Research on ethnic studies (ES) courses has shown positive impacts on students’ graduation rates, GPA average, and motivation to be involved with their community. Related studies on the impacts of ES curricula show socio-emotional benefits such as an increase in self-esteem, improved perceptions of self-agency, and fewer depressive and anxiety symptoms. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of an ethnic studies course on Latiné high school students’ …

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The Role Of Reassurance Messages In Pediatric Oncology, Isabelle Faller Aug 2026

The Role Of Reassurance Messages In Pediatric Oncology, Isabelle Faller

Doctoral Dissertations

Despite decreasing mortality rates, the high prevalence and incidence of pediatric cancer necessitate the need for advancements in the treatment of psychological concerns, specifically the reduction of patient distress and anxiety. A more comprehensive understanding of current reassurance messages in clinical practice can aid in developing a standardized framework for providing reassurance in pediatric oncology. Qualitative Content Analysis was employed to examine the types of messages nurses use to reassure patients (to reduce their anxiety about a future health-related event) and how effective nurses perceive these messages to be in relieving patients' anxiety. The adult participants, located at hospitals throughout …

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Host-Pathogen Dynamics Underpinning Staphylococcus Aureus Growth During Intracellular Osteoclast Infection, Luke D. O'Connor Aug 2026

Host-Pathogen Dynamics Underpinning Staphylococcus Aureus Growth During Intracellular Osteoclast Infection, Luke D. O'Connor

WUSM Theses and Dissertations – All Programs

Bone infection is most commonly caused by the gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. It has myriad ways in which it can circumvent or subvert killing by the host or antibiotics. Intracellular infection is one such niche that is protective from immune and antibiotic attack. In 2019, Krauss and colleagues discovered that infected osteoclasts (OCs) allow S. aureus to replicate intracellularly. There they found that the ability of S. aureus to grow inside the cell was tied to OC differentiation. The magnitude of overnight bacterial expansion positively correlated with OC maturity and duration cultured with the osteoclastogenic factor RANK ligand (RANKL). Bacterial …

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