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One Story, Jo Hawkes

Plymouth Interdisciplinary Education Open Journal

This paper, originating from the ‘Power of Us!’ conference held in June 2025, reflects on the session titled One Story, which considered how stories can help us to learn about others. The paper offers an insight into the session, sharing reflections from the discussions and calling for a renewed attention to how we teach with literature and how we help children find a love of reading.

Creativity, Inclusion And Participation, Heather Knight

Plymouth Interdisciplinary Education Open Journal

This paper, originating from the ‘Power of Us!’ conference held in June 2025, reflects on the session titled ‘Creativity, Inclusion and Participation’, which drew upon different theories to explore what is creativity and question why many people believe they are not creative. This raises questions about what happens to creativity and what is the role that education plays in developing or hindering creativity. The paper offers an insight into the session, sharing reflections from the discussions, and exploring the idea that creativity can be seen as a democratic and social process. It argues that everyone can be creative in the …

A Preston Bridge School (Pbs) Approach To Inclusive Multisport Practices Within Sen, Jack Smith

Plymouth Interdisciplinary Education Open Journal

This paper, originating from the ‘Power of Us!’ conference held in June 2025, reflects on the session titled A Preston Bridge School Approach To Inclusive Multisport Practices Within SEN, which captured the current physical provision offer at Preston Bridge, with a particular focus on how the implementation of inclusive practices enable young people with SEN to meet and achieve their EHCP targets through physical education. The paper offers an insight into the session delivered, sharing best practice, staff and student reflections, and calls for action to promote the inclusion of young people with SEN within the context of physical education.

Cross-Sectional Study: Factors Associated With Having A Medicaid Waiver At Transfer To Adult Care For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities, Ellen Fremion, Ananth Panchamukhi, Kristen A. Staggers, Taylor Mann, Ambrielle Davis, Tiffany Castenell, Samuel Garcia

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

Abstract:

Background: Home and Community-Based Service Medicaid waivers may reduce unmet healthcare needs for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). However, whether certain groups of individuals are relatively disadvantaged in accessing Medicaid waivers is unclear.

Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors associated with having an active state waiver at the time of establishing adult care in a medical home for adults with IDD.

Methods: Electronic medical records of individuals with IDD aged 19 and up including templated social work and clinician notes at the time of establishing care with a single-center medical home for adults with IDD …

Virtual Mouse Interface That Is Revealed Based On Neural Input Patterns On Touchpad, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

This innovation is to develop a Virtual Mouse System integrated into the laptop’s existing touchpad area. In this idea, users can place their wrist naturally on the touchpad, wrist movement to control the cursor motion, finger gesture sensing detects click or scroll commands. This idea can also eliminate the need to carry an external mouse.

Safety Handbook - Faculty And Staff

University press releases and calendars

No abstract provided.

On Becoming A Hero: Insights From An Unexpected Experience, Christina Maslach

Heroism Science

In 1971, shortly after earning my Ph.D. at Stanford, I found myself unexpectedly drawn into the events of the Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE). Although I was not involved in the study’s design, my reaction to the disturbing behaviors I witnessed led me to confront my partner, Philip Zimbardo, about the ethics of continuing the research. That conversation ultimately led him to end the study. In this personal reflection, I revisit my experience as an unintentional “outsider ombudsperson,” exploring the psychological and ethical challenges that unfolded within the SPE. I reflect on what I learned about dissent, disobedience, and how stepping …

Artificial Intelligence In Medical Imaging: Segmentations And Classification Of Cardiac Diseases, Mosa Alassiri, Samia Faisal Aboushoushah, Wassim Zouch, Ahmad M Alqahtani, Salha Mohammed Al Makwash, Hatem Besbes

The Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Science

Background: Medical imaging refers to the technique of creating visual representations of the structures and functions of various tissues and organs within the human body. AI’s data processing competencies are applied in areas such as predictive analytics, disease modeling, and the automation of routine tasks.

Aim: Making cardio-radiologists’ task easier by applying AI for segmentation and classifications of Short Axis Cardiac MRI (SACMR).

Methods: Datasets were collected from GitHub - Roboflow. Systems used to analyse and learn the data by deep learning is Python 3.9 (64-bit)) and libraries such as Yolo, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Short-Axis Cardiac MRI (SACMR). Convolutional Neural …

Exploring Insights Into Women’S Education In Saudi Arabia Via Statistical Data, Abdullah M Basahel, Mohammad A Yamin

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Economics and Administration

In many countries, education systems vary for males and females. Some schools are open to both genders, whereas others are exclusively for one gender only. This separation is not limited to certain regions; rather, it occurs worldwide. Saudi Arabia takes a unique approach in which male and female students attend joint classes but do so on separate campuses. Through technology, female students can participate via live video, whereas male students can participate in face-to-face classes with their teachers. This setup is used in various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Saudi Arabia and other countries. We examine the advantages and disadvantages …

Chalcone-Based Random Copolyesters Synthesis With Cytocompatibility Properties, Mohammad Mujahid, Mohd Imran Rais, Omar Abdullah Al-Hartomy, Ahmed Obaid Mosa Alzahrani

The Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Science

Eight random copolyesters were compiled into a list. They were created by employing aromatic and aliphatic diacid chlorides in the polycondensation of chalcone diol. Terephthaloyl chloride was the aromatic diacid chloride that was employed, while adipoyl, oxalyl, glutaryl and succinyl chlorides were the other aliphatic diacid chlorides. The reaction of Claisen-Schmidt condensation in the acidic medium was applied for the synthesis of chalcone. Solubility in several solvents and measurements of viscosity were done for the initial characterization of synthesized copolyesters. The other techniques of characterization used were. To know about the units that are repeated in the polymer chain, spectral …

Dual-Band High Gain Circular Microstrip Array Antenna For Wireless Applications, Hassan Ali Ragheb, Mariam Hossam

Electrical Engineering

This paper presents the design of a compact, high-gain, dual-band microstrip antenna array composed of four circular patch elements. Traditional antenna arrays employ linear or planar configurations, where the feed network plays a key role in shaping the beamwidth and sidelobe level. In contrast, this design achieves compactness by nesting a small-scaled two-element linear array within a larger two-element linear array. Each radiating element is a circular microstrip patch designed for operation at 3.1 GHz and 6.9 GHz, aligning with IEEE 802.11b/g wireless communication standards. The full array configuration operates over dual bands, covering (3.05–3.18) GHz and (6.9–7.0) GHz, and …

Commitment And Betrayal In Intimate Relationships: A Grounded Theory Analysis, Megan Van Alfen Brown

Theses and Dissertations

Commitment and betrayal are key aspects of a relationship that have impact on the quality or health of the relationship. The purpose of this paper was to use qualitative grounded theory methods to explore how commitment and betrayal are experienced in intimate relationships and to explore the outcomes of both. The data were taken from a larger project on healthy and unhealthy relationships where participants were recruited through convenience and theoretical sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and constructivist grounded theory methods were used to code, generate, and refine prominent categories in the data. Findings revealed that commitment is experienced through …

Absence Of Superconductivity In The Lightly Doped Hubbard Model, Jodie Roberts, Rudolf Torsten Clay

Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Computational Methods with Applications in Materials Science

The mechanism of superconductivity (SC) in high critical temperature cuprate superconductors remains an unsolved problem. The simplest electronic model of cuprate superconductors is the one band Hubbard model. It models copper atom positions with lattice sites, omitting oxygen atoms for simplicity, and separates the Hamiltonian into hopping (t,t) and interaction (U) components. The simplest Hubbard model only considers nearest neighbor hopping, t. To account for overlap between oxygen orbitals also requires next nearest neighbor hopping, t'. Exact solutions of the model are computationally prohibitive to find for large systems. Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC) methods such as Constrained Path Monte Carlo …

Neural Network Prediction Of Titanium-Aluminum Mechanical Properties, Carter Reed, Kip Barrett

Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Computational Methods with Applications in Materials Science

Technological progress is strongly coupled with our understanding of materials. In fields like aerospace, titanium-aluminum (Ti-Al) alloys are of particular interest for their strength-to-weight ratio and high-temperature performance. The ability to accurately predict these characteristics as a function of composition and processing conditions would reduce research costs by tuning the performance to the application's needs before producing the physical material. The mechanical properties, and performance by proxy, of a material are dependent on the microstructure of and the interatomic interactions within the material. Thus, we validate the rapid artificial neural network (RANN) potential of the titanium-aluminum binary system for the …

Assessing Effectiveness Of Runnel Restoration In New England Salt Marsh Habitats, David M. Burdick, Grant Mckown, Gregg Moore, Jenny Gibson, Wenley Ferguson, John Herbert, Nancy Pau, Susan Adamowicz, Geoff Wilson

Faculty Publications

Rising sea levels that increase flooding in salt marshes recovering from hydrologic impairments is reducing nesting habitat for salt marsh sparrows. Abandonment of colonial farming practices (1600s through 1900s) has resulted in large, waterlogged basins characterized by shallow depressions (pannes) dominated by short-form Spartina alterniflora and unvegetated megapools that are subsiding. A relatively new technique designed to provide regular tidal flooding and drainage to the waterlogged basins that have formed on the marsh is runnelling – creation of shallow hydrologic features on the marsh surface. Will runnels result in revegetation of pannes and pools with productive perennial grasses that are …

Interior Ecology Of Rural Houses In Çamlıhemşin, İrem Karadeniz Dündar, Tülay Zorlu

Interiority

Rural houses form a significant part of the rural architectural heritage, showing the region's lifestyle in their spatial organisation, types of spaces, and interior furnishings. This study examines the spatial characteristics of rural houses in Çamlıhemşin from the perspective of ecosophy, Guattari's (2005) approach of emphasising the reciprocity and intertwining of social, mental, and environmental ecologies. The impact of living culture on the spatial organisation and residential usage norms within the dwellings was evaluated and elucidated through an analysis of data gathered from on-site surveys, relevant literature, and archival scans. These data are interpreted according to the different characteristics and …

Family Homemaking Tactics In Tyneside Flats: Contemporary Interpretations Of Victorian Domestic Interior, Heba Sarhan, Rosie Parnell

Interiority

This study addresses the gap between knowledge of adaptable design and the socio-spatial practices within the interior spaces of contemporary domestic settings. The aim is to support the sustainability of residential environments by enhancing the adaptability of dwellings to changing and diverse home life needs. Consequently, this paper delves into design features that enhance the adaptability of interior domestic spaces, informed by everyday family homemaking processes. Through a case study of the Tyneside flat, this paper illustrates challenges of transitioning this flat from Victorian to contemporary family home. Drawing on data gathered using multimodal methods, the findings demonstrate homemaking tactics …

Arican - Anth24600 Middle Eastern And North African Societies And Cultures Syllabus, Alize Arican

Open Educational Resources

No abstract provided.

Japan’S Military Transformation In Abe Era: A Revolution Or Something Else?, Ganesh Aji Wicaksono, Tangguh Chairil

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

After the World War II, Japan has been adopting a pacifist Constitution and established the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) for narrow self-defense operations. The JSDF are restricted from having offensive military weapons. However, Japan’s pacifism and restrained security policy have been evolving recently, especially during the term of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2012-2020). The latest example is Japan’s plan to enable forward defense and counterstrike. This paper explores the transformation of Japan’s military through the revolution of military affairs (RMA) concept. The findings suggest evolutionary transformation of Japan’s military rather than revolutionary. The factors explored include international and domestic factors. …

Unveiling The Marketing Tactics Of Indonesian Fundamentalist Group: A Delphi Method Analysis, Arindra Khrisna Karamoy, Adrianus Meliala

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

This study investigated whether Indonesian fundamentalist group utilizes marketing principles for recruitment. The research employed a Delphi method, gathering expert consensus from marketing, communication, and visual communication fields to assess the group's use of marketing strategies in attracting sympathizers and disseminating their ideology. The first round demonstrated complete agreement on the use of marketing principles. The second round revealed some disagreement regarding the classification of mosques as distribution channels, suggesting a nuanced application focusing more on promotion than traditional marketing models. The findings highlight sophisticated marketing techniques used by this group, emphasizing the need for further investigation into how such …

Highly Contaminated Sediments From The Gowanus Canal (New York) Superfund Site: An Environmental Forensic Approach, Michael A. Kruge, Kevin K. Olsen, Eric A Stern, Maria Mastalerz, Albert Permanyer

Department of Earth and Environmental Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The 2.5 km long Gowanus Canal (Brooklyn, NY, USA) is a severely contaminated urban waterway dating from the mid-19th century, listed as a US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Superfund site since 2010. Applying an environmental forensics approach to the extensive USEPA data set, we detect systematic variations in parent PAH ring number distributions in the canal sediments, as well as an extraordinary enrichment in organic carbon. We subjected a supplemental sample set to a more detailed analysis by quantitative pyrolysis-GC-MS, Rock-Eval pyrolysis, and organic petrology. With these sensitive methods, we can confirm the alkyl-PAH fingerprint of coal tar (a legacy …

Providing An Evidence-Based Miscarriage Care Education Program For Nurses Caring For Women Experiencing An Early Pregnancy Loss, Kailee Draz

DNP Projects

Objective
Women often seek emergency care during an early pregnancy loss. Unfortunately, research shows that women are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with their miscarriage care due to lack of support and guidance, provider knowledge, communication and follow-up care. Mishandled miscarriage situations can cause women to suffer physical and psychological consequences. The purpose of this project was to discover if providing emergency room nursing staff with pregnancy loss bereavement education allows for enhanced support, knowledge, and confidence when caring for women experiencing pregnancy loss. The aim of the project is to measure if perceptions of ER registered nurses support, resources, knowledge, and confidence …

Animal Interiority: Sentience And Spatial Perception, Raymund Königk

Interiority

Interior design has traditionally prioritised human experiences, often neglecting ecological and nonhuman perspectives on interiority. This anthropocentric focus limits the discipline's ability to address the spatial and sensory needs of nonhuman persons, including teleost fishes. It overlooks interiority as a universal and relational phenomenon shared by all living beings. This research challenges these boundaries by proposing a biosemiotic framework that integrates the body, interiority, and inhabitation as interdependent constructs shaped by physiological, mental, and environmental interactions. By developing Jakob von Uexküll's (1982) biosemiotic schema, the study investigates the sentient experiences of teleost fishes to establish interiority as a capability inherent …

Using Herpetofauna To Determine Wetland Health And Function In The Red River Watershed, Shelby Rodriguez-Edwards

Biology Theses

Reptiles and amphibians are commonly used indicator species in wetlands because of their increased sensitivity to environmental conditions and use of both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Herpetofauna can reflect wetland ecological functionality through their community composition and responsiveness to environmental stressors. This study evaluated reptile and amphibian communities in natural and ACEP-WRE wetlands within the Red River Watershed of northeastern Texas and Northwestern Louisiana to assess whether restored wetlands support herpetofaunal assemblages compares to their natural counterparts. Fifteen wetlands were surveyed from February to June 2024 using visual encounter surveys, call surveys, and standardized trapping methods to document species richness …

Community-Driven Stakeholder Engagement Strategies In Public Health Projects, Kelia N. Olughu

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

Community-driven stakeholder engagement is vital for the success and sustainability of public health initiatives, yet its implementation is often hindered by significant challenges. This qualitative study explored the strategies, barriers, and lessons learned in stakeholder engagement within public health projects. Guided by Project Stakeholder Management from the PMBOK Guide and the Social-Ecological Model (SEM), this research conducted a thematic analysis of in-depth, semi-structured interviews with eleven public health professionals. The findings reveal that effective engagement strategies include early and continuous involvement, co-creation of solutions, and building on existing community trust. Key challenges identified were overcoming deep-seated community mistrust, navigating complex …

Digital Marketplace For Mitigating The Negative Impacts Of Mass Tourism, Raza Noman

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Economics and Administration

Mass tourism is a significant and rapidly expanding sector worldwide; however, it has resulted in numerous negative impacts. Therefore, this study proposes and evaluates an economically viable solution to mitigate these negative impacts. The proposed solution is a digital marketplace that allows local residents to offer freebie e-coupons to tourists at overcrowded locations. To assess this marketplace, an extended model of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is designed as a conceptual framework. This model fills a gap in existing literature by focusing on factors that can impact socially and environmentally conscious tourists. To collect the required data, an online questionnaire …

Characterizing Host And Viral Factors Relevant To Turkey Hemorrhagic Enteritis Virus-Induced Immunosuppression, Abraham Quaye

Theses and Dissertations

Turkey hemorrhagic enteritis virus (THEV) is an adenovirus (AdV) that causes hemorrhagic enteritis (HE) in turkeys, a debilitating disease affecting predominantly 6-12-week-old turkey poults characterized by immunosuppression (IMS) and intestinal lesions leading to bloody diarrhea. Although a naturally-occurring avirulent THEV strain has been adopted as live vaccine and has proven effective at preventing HE in turkeys, it still retains its immunosuppressive ability. Thus, vaccinated birds are rendered more susceptible to opportunistic infections and death than unvaccinated cohorts, leading to substantial economic losses. This dissertation focuses on elucidating both host and viral factors mediating THEV-induced IMS in turkeys. As THEV gene …

The Influence Of Rhodolith Algae On Life History Of The Painted Urchin, Lytechinus Pictus, Celine X. De Jong

Master's Theses

Rhodolith beds are globally distributed hotspots of diversity and productivity and serve as nursery habitats for some marine invertebrates. Poorly understood is whether rhodolith beds are nurseries because invertebrate larvae actively select them for settlement or migrate to them at later life stages. We studied the nursery role of rhodolith beds for the painted urchin, Lytechinus pictus at Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA. Subtidal surveys showed that in areas with greater live rhodolith cover, urchin density increased as well as mean urchin size. In caged substrate choice experiments, urchins selected rhodolith substrate relative to carbonate sand, supporting the notion that …

Teaching With The Electronic Literature Collection Volume 4, Rui Torres, Kathi Inman Berens, Maria C. Zamora, Lyle Skains, John Murray

English Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article surveys the four ELCs – Electronic Literature Collections (2006- 2022), reviews pedagogical approaches to teaching ELCs, and situates ELCs and electronic literature pedagogy into higher education’s course management systems. ELCs’ increasing accessibility serves its global audience and centers the ethical values of diversity, equality, and inclusion. The ELC4’s user experience design manifests these values. The article discusses the history of the Collections’ experience design. Volume Four (2022) expanded reader accessibility and linguistic diversity by including video playthroughs and collecting 132 works from 42 author nationalities in 31 languages. This article surveys those evolving design changes. It engages a …

Re: Comment Letter For Clark Tailings Consolidated Waste Management Area (Ctcwma) Site Investigation Quality Assurance Project Plan Revision 01 (Dated June 6, 2025), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.