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Retracted: A Novel Benchmarking Framework For Selecting The Best Deep Learning Model Diagnosing Covid-19 Based On New Development For Dual Mcdm Methods, Mahmood M. Salih, Yousif Raad Muhsen, M.A. Ahmed, Reem D. Ismael, Moceheb Lazam Shuwandy, Z.T. Al-Qaysi

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

COVID-19 was diagnosed using deep learning models by a group of studies. Evaluating and benchmarking these models are essential to achieving the most suitable model for diagnosing coronavirus. Objective: In this investigation, we offer an inclusive valuation of several deep learning models to detect the maximum appropriate and active model which gratifies doctors' requirements and assessment criteria. Method: This study combines Fuzzy decision by the opinion score method (FDOSM) and Fuzzy-Weighted Zero-Inconsistency (FWZIC). According to the advantage of Trapezoidal Intuitionistic fuzzy, we developed FWZIC into Trapezoidal Intuitionistic fuzzy named (TrIF-FWZIC) for weighting criteria and FDOSM into Trapezoidal Intuitionistic fuzzy FDOSM …

A Lockean Theory Of Coastal Climate Adaptation, Lingxi Chenyang

Ocean and Coastal Law Journal

What rights do coastal residents have as the seas swallow their homes and livelihoods while the government fails to act? Many legal and policy reforms have been proposed to help people better respond to climate-induced coastal erosion. Little has been said about the underlying theories of climate governance. This Symposium Article identifies three theories of climate adaptation in the context of disappearing coastlines: scientific realism; economic realism; and liberal rights. According to scientific realism and economic realism, the key obstacle to effective climate adaptation is an uninformed government facing a scientifically and economically complex climate future. To the extent that …

Remote Home Blood Pressure Monitoring For Management Of Hypertension, Kathleen M. Oliphant

Dissertations

Remote home blood pressure (BP) monitoring has the potential to improve patient engagement and adherence with the prescribed treatment plan for managing hypertension. This DNP project examined the effects of daily remote BP measurement using transmission of biometric data through a Bluetooth-equipped device paired to participants' smartphones. The clinical management of a chronic condition such as hypertension is a long-term process, but the findings of this DNP project supported the empirical evidence showing that remote BP monitoring improves patient outcomes.

Rams In Research: A Guided Journey Through The Mcnair Scholars Summer Program, Rajade M. Berry-James, Cindy Vigil

McNair Journal at VCU

This paper examines the significance of mentoring relationships in higher education, particularly for first-generation college students. Drawing on extensive literature, we highlight how effective mentorship enhances student success by fostering trust, belonging, and self-efficacy. The McNair Summer Research Program serves as a case study, featuring the collaboration between McNair Scholar Cindy Vigil and her mentor, Dr. RaJade M. Berry-James. This partnership focused on analyzing homicide rates in El Salvador, emphasizing key factors such as population, poverty, and government-negotiated truces. Through a comprehensive analysis of data from 1994 to 2019, Cindy refined existing research methodologies and gained valuable insights into the …

It Starts At Home: An Exploration Of Family Ethnic-Racial Socialization And Depressive Symptoms Among Biracial Black-White Young People, Ashley M. Dominguez, Mckenzie N. Green

McNair Journal at VCU

Abstract

A growing body of literature has suggested that ethnic-racial socialization (ERS) is a protective factor for Biracial youth as it can provide youth with skills to face different adversities like racial discrimination, ultimately improving their psychological well-being. Various types of ERS exist (e.g., verbal, non-verbal, etc) across different levels (e.g., parent-child, household/family) but some have been overlooked and understudied in research. This study sought to bridge this gap by exploring ERS at the family/household level and determining whether it relates to depressive symptoms among Biracial Black-White adolescents and emerging adults (N = 723). Specifically, the study examined if (a) …

Attention Problems In Black Children Presenting To Pediatric Integrated Primary Care: Comorbidities And Gender Differences, Jaylynn A. Floyd, Heather A. Jones

McNair Journal at VCU

Introduction: Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a lifetime prevalence rate of 8.7% (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). Numerous previous studies have exhibited how ADHD can be debilitating with both symptoms and impairments, but Black youth remain understudied (Green et al., 2024). To add, ADHD may present differently depending on one’s gender (Young et al. 2020), and bias has been shown to influence ratings of someone’s ADHD symptoms (Fairman et al., 2020). To combat these health disparities seen within the literature, this study aimed to describe attention problems in Black youth and to investigate whether attention …

دمج أسلوبي اتخاذ القرار العقلاني والبديهي في إدارة الأزمات على المستوى الاستراتيجي والعملياتي في مديرية الأمن العام في الأردن, محمد عقله أبو زيد, رضا مصطفى البطوش

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

تتناول هذه الدراسة دمج أسلوبي اتخاذ القرار العقلاني والبديهي ضمن مديرية الأمن العام في الأردن، مع التركيز على نتائج هذا الدمج في إدارة الأزمات على المستويين الاستراتيجي والعملياتي. وباستخدام عينة قصدية مكوّنة من 530 مشاركًا، تستعرض الدراسة الخصائص الديموغرافية وتفضيلات اتخاذ القرار والتفاعل بين المنهجين العقلاني والبديهي لدى أفراد الأمن العام، أظهرت النتائج أن القوة العاملة تتكوّن في الغالب من شباب متعلمين من الذكور، ما يدفع إلى تساؤلات مهمة حول شمولية وتمثيل مختلف الفئات في عمليات اتخاذ القرار. وقد بيّن المشاركون تفضيلًا ملحوظًا لاتخاذ القرار العقلاني، غير أن الدراسة تؤكد وجود مشهد مركّب لاتخاذ القرار يدمج بين العقلانية والحدس، وقد …

أثر الأساليب القيادية على إدارة الأزمات في قطاع الفنادق الأردني, رهف أحمد محمد الحلايبة, رائد حسام الزعبي

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدفت هذه الدراسة للتعرف على التنبؤ بإدارة الأزمات من خلال الأساليب القيادية في قطاع الفنادق الأردني، واعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، حيث تم استخدام الاستبيان كأداة لجمع البيانات، وتكون مجتمع الدراسة مـن جميع الفنادق ذات التصنيف من نجمة واحدة إلى خمس نجوم في الأردن والبالغ عددهم 325 فندقًا مدرجًا من قبل جمعية الفنادق الأردنية، أما عينة الدراسة فقد تم تحديدها بأسلوب العينة القصدية وتم جمع البيانات من 165 فندق المصنفة من (3-5) نجوم في الأردن، وتم إجراء التحليل الإحصائي باستخدام برمجية (SPSS)، وقد أظهرت النتائج أن هناك علاقة ذات دلالة إحصائية بين أبعاد الأساليب القيادية وإدارة الأزمات، حيث بلغ معامل …

دور العمل التطوعي في الإستجابة للكوارث والحوادث الكبرى في الدفاع المدني الأردني, بكر جميل الشنيكات

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

استعرض المقال الدور الحيوي للمتطوعين في الاستجابة للكوارث ضمن منظومة الدفاع المدني الأردني، مستندًا إلى نهج بحثي وصفي نوعي يعتمد على مراجعة معمقة للدراسات السابقة. ستكشفت الدراسة مساهمات المتطوعين في مختلف مراحل إدارة الكوارث والحوادث الكبرى، بدءًا من الاستعداد والتخفيف من المخاطر وصولًا إلى الاستجابة والتعافي. كما سلط البحث الضوء على الفوائد العديدة لمشاركة المتطوعين، مثل تعزيز القدرة الاستيعابية، وزيادة مشاركة المجتمع، والفعالية من حيث التكلفة. علاوة على ذلك، حددت الورقة التحديات والمجالات المحتملة لتحسين إدارة المتطوعين، مع التركيز على التدريب والتنسيق. وتؤكد النتائج على الحاجة إلى نهج أكثر تنظيما وتكاملا لإدارة المتطوعين لتعزيز الفعالية الشاملة للدفاع المدني الاردني في …

دور القيادة التكيفية في إدارة الأزمات: الدور الوسيط لإدارة التغيير في الشركات الصناعية الأردنية, إيثار خلف الهميسات

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تحليل دور القيادة التكيفية في إدارة الأزمات في الشركات الصناعية الأردنية، مع دراسة الدور الوسيط لإدارة التغيير في تعزيز هذه العلاقة. وتم اتباع المنهج الكمي لإجراء الدراسة، واشتمل مجتمع الدراسة على الإداريين في الشركات الصناعية الأردنية وقد تم سحب عينة عشوائية بسيطة من 377 إداري، وقد تم استرداد 307 استبانة صالحة للتحليل. أظهرت النتائج أن للقيادة التكيفية تأثيرًا مباشرًا على تحسين أساليب إدارة الأزمات. كما تعمل إدارة التغيير دورا وسيطا مهما في التأثير على علاقة القيادة التكيفية و إدارة الأزمات. خلصت الدراسة إلى أهمية دمج إدارة التغيير والقيادة التكيفية في الاستراتيجية التنظيمية لضمان انتقال سلس للأزمات.ومن …

تصميم منصة تدريبية وفق النموذج العام وقياس أثرها في تنمية الدافعية لدى العاملين على تلقي البلاغات عبر رقم الطوارئ 911 في مديرية الأمن العام, مصطفى عوض السكر, عبد المهدي علي الجراح

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدف البحث الى تصميم منصة تدريبية وفـــق النموذج العام لعقد الدورات التدريبية الخاصة بمرتبات مديرية الامن العام في الاردن ولقياس أثرها في تنمية الدافعية من خلال استخدام المنصة، تم عقد دورة تدريبية خاصة بمهارات التواصل للعاملين على تلقي البلاغات عبر رقم الطوارئ 911 في مديرية الأمن العام، حيث تم استخدام المنهج شبة التجريبي، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من مجموعتين، إحداهما تجريبية وعدد افرادها (20) متدرباً، والاخرى ضابطة وعدد افرادها (20) متدرباً، واستمرت مدة تطبيق التدريب (20) ساعة تدريبية موزعه على (8) لقاءات جميعها حول مهارات التواصل، واجري قياس بعدي وقبلي، وتوصلت نتائج البحث الى فاعلية المنصة التدريبية وكان لها اثر ذو …

المهارات القيادية ودورها في اتخاذ القرارات أثناء إدارة الأزمات, مفلح حامد السلمي

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على المهارات القيادية ودورها في اتخاذ القرارات أثناء إدارة الأزمات في المنظمات، واستخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي المسحي، وقائمة الاستقصاء كأداة للدراسة، وتم اختيار عينة عشوائية بسيطة عددها (648) مفردة لتطبيق هذه الدراسة، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى عدة نتائج من أبرزها: أن أفراد عينة الدراسة موافقون بشدة على أبرز المهارات القيادية لإدارة الأزمات بمتوسط حسابي بلغ (4.48)، وأن أفراد عينة الدراسة موافقون على واقع اتخاذ القرارات أثناء إدارة الأزمات في المنظمات بمتوسط حسابي بلغ (3.91)، وأن أفراد عينة الدراسة موافقون بشدة على مدى تأثير المهارات القيادية في عملية اتخاذ القرارات أثناء إدارة الأزمات بمتوسط حسابي بلغ (4.49)، كما …

Renewable Energy As A Mediating Variable In The Relationship Between Strategic Planning And Sustainable Development In Palestinian Local Authorities, Salameh Salem, Ola Quzmar

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study primarily aims to explore the correlations between strategic planning practices and the achievement of sustainable development in Palestinian local authorities. To accomplish the study's objectives, a descriptive-correlational approach was employed to examine the relationship and impact between the study variables from the perspectives of members of strategic planning committees in the major governorates of the northern West Bank (Nablus, Tulkarm, Jenin, Tubas, Salfit, and Qalqilya). The study model was tested using a sample of 262 members, whose responses were collected through an electronic questionnaire. Non-probability (convenience) sampling was used for ease of data collection. The questionnaire served as …

The Effectiveness Of Myofascial Massage Of The Gastrocnemius Muscle On The Threshold And Pain Tolerance., Karolina Pawlikowska, Aleksandra Jażdżewska, Jakub Kortas

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of the myofascial self-massage technique of the gastrocnemius muscle in determining the possibility of increasing pain tolerance and individual pain threshold, which could increase exercise efficiency, allow for greater training loads and accelerate post-exercise regeneration, as well as to determine the subjective assessment of pain intensity using the VAS scale. Material and Methods: 85 students at Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport took part in the research, including 37 women and 48 men aged 19–25 years. (M = 20.7; SD = 1.07). The test consisted of applying pressure …

Assessing The Living Conditions Of Mining-Induced Resettled Persons: The Case Of Ahafo South Resettlement Communities, Ghana, Jonathan Zinzi Ayitey, Mustapha Okyere, Frank Gyamfi-Yeboah

Journal of Sustainable Mining

This study examines the living conditions of mining-affected persons in the Ahafo South Mining Communities in Ghana using Cernea’s Impoverishment Risks and Reconstruction (IRR) model. Employing a case study design, data for the study was obtained through a combination of semi-structured interviews and close-ended questionnaires administered to ninety (90) respondents in the Ntotroso and OLA resettlement communities in the Asutifi North District, Ghana. The results show a complex mix of outcomes of mining-induced displacement and resettlement of the resettled population. While an analysis of resettlement impacts found a high level of satisfaction among the resettled population with housing provision, road …

Algerian Viewers’ Attitudes Toward Taboo Language: A Case Study Of Mourad Oudia’S Humorous Youtube Content, Amaa Naib

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The present research aims to investigate taboo language within an online setting. The study has two main objectives: (1) to identify the taboo language themes frequently used by Algerian comedian Mourad Oudia to create humorous content, based on Ljung's (2011) and Qanbar's (2011) classifications, and (2) to examine the impact of age and gender on Algerians' attitudes toward these themes. It focuses on exploring perceptions of taboo language across different generations in Algeria. The study employs a mixed-methods approach for data collection and analysis. To address the first research question, the initial step involved collecting primary data through content analysis. …

Students' Attitudes Toward Psychological And Educational Counseling At Al-Zaytoonah University And Their Relationship To University Life Quality, Haifa Qoqazeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The research aimed to examine the attitudes of Al-Zaytoonah University students toward psychological and educational counseling and its relationship to the quality of their university life. To achieve this, a descriptive correlational approach was employed. The study was conducted on a sample of 370 male and female students selected through a stratified random sampling method from undergraduate students at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan. The findings indicated that the attitudes of Al-Zaytoonah University students toward psychological and educational counseling are positive. Additionally, the level of quality of university life was found to be high. The results also revealed a positive relationship …

Perceptions Of Secondary School Students In Mafraq Governorate Towards Distance Learning And Self-Learning In Light Of The Corona Pandemic, Rami Al-Mashaqbeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to examine the perceptions of secondary school students in Mafraq Governorate towards distance learning and self-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve this, the researcher designed a questionnaire consisting of 30 items, the validity and reliability of which were confirmed. The questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 582 high school students in Mafraq Governorate. The study adopted a descriptive survey approach. The results indicated that the perceptions of secondary school students in Mafraq Governorate towards distance learning and self-learning during the pandemic were high. Additionally, there were statistically significant differences at the significance level (α = …

The Degree Of Academic Freedom Available At Al-Balqa Applied University Among Faculty Members And Its Relationship To Their Social Responsibility From Their Perspectives, Medhat Mohammad, Adnan Al-Ibrahim, Suliman Qazaqazeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to assess the degree of academic freedom at Al-Balqa Applied University among faculty members and its relationship to their social responsibility from their perspective. First, it measured the degree of academic freedom, which consisted of 24 items distributed across three areas: freedom of expression, freedom of research, and freedom of teaching. Second, it measured the level of social responsibility, comprising 25 items. The study was conducted on a sample of 317 faculty members, selected through a simple random method. The results indicated that the degree of academic freedom at Al-Balqa Applied University among faculty members was high, …

The Degree To Which School Principals In Ramtha District Apply Social And Psychological Principles And Their Relationship To Improving Teacher Performance, Ayat Al-Sukhny, Adnan Al-Ibrahim, Musa Abu Dalbouh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the degree to which principals in Ramtha District education schools practice principles of social and psychological foundations and their relationship to improving teacher performance from the teachers' perspective. A simple random sample of teachers was selected for the study. The results showed that the principals' practice of social and psychological principles in Ramtha District education schools was significantly high. The study also found that the level of improvement in teacher performance was considerably high and that there was a moderate, statistically significant positive correlation (α = 0.05) between the principals' application of these principles and …

An Analysis Of Hybrid/Remote Work Eligibility In Academic Librarian Job Advertisements, Ruth S. Connell, Meris Mandernach Longmeier

Library Faculty Publications

This paper seeks to capture changing policies and approaches to hybrid and remote work in academic libraries following the COVID-19 pandemic. For this study, job advertisements were gathered and those hiring managers surveyed. Results show hybrid/remote positions have competitive salaries, many types of academic library positions have hybrid eligibility, and campus and library policies regarding hybrid/remote work and their inclusion in job postings continue to evolve. Despite the potential recruitment benefits of these flexible work arrangements, many who offer them are not including this information in their job advertisements; therefore, job candidates should ask or negotiate for this benefit.

Budget Fy 2025 - 2026 (Detailed), Swosu Administration

SWOSU Fiscal Year Budgets

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2025-2026 Pediatric Subspecialty Trainees, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Residents and Fellows Portraits

Photo composites of the graduate pediatric trainees in advanced non-invasive imaging,, allergy/immunology, Pediatric EM/child abuse, child abuse pediatrics, child neurology, clinical neuro-psychology, clinical child psychology, clinical child psychology internship, congenital cardiac surgery, developmental-behavioral, epilepsy, hospice & palliative care, laboratory genetics & genomics, pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric bioethics, neonatal-perinatal medicine, pediatric adolescent gynecology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric clinical pharmacology, pediatric critical care medicine, pediatric dentistry, pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric endocrinology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric infectious diseases, pediatric nephrology, pediatric optometry, pediatric orthopedic surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, pediatric pathology, pediatric pulmonology, pediatric rehabilitation, pediatric sports medicine, pediatric surgery, sleep medicine, pharmacy, …

Society And Health, University Of Mississippi

University Website Migration from WordPress

"The Minor in Society and Health focuses on the socioeconomic, cultural, and psychological factors associated with human health at multiple levels of society, coupled with their implications for ethical healthcare practice and policy. Students will develop an interdisciplinary social science and humanities based approach to understanding health and an appreciation for the value of interprofessional, team-based problem solving to improve healthcare and health outcomes."

Ua64/2 The Challenge: Magazine For The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 58 Summer 2025), Elizabeth Joyce Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

Magazine created by and about the WKU Center for Gifted Studies.

Cognitive Diversity, The Keystone To Effective Ptd In The Medical Research And Medical Device Industries, John Gilmartin

ASEM Capstones

2025 ASEM 620 Capstone Project

Grounded Leadership: A Look Into California Community College Mid-Level Leaders, Vicki Hou

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this explanatory mixed-method study was to identify and describe what exemplary California Community College mid-level leaders do to maintain their physical, emotional, intellectual, social, vocational, and spiritual health based on the six dimensions of Rosen’s healthy leader model.Methodology: This study employed a purposive sampling method to select 15 mid-level leaders from two California community college districts. Data collection involved two instruments: the Stay Grounded Survey, administered to all 15 participants, and semi-structured interviews conducted with a subset of five participants. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including mean scores, frequency distributions, and standard deviations. Qualitative …

Leveraging Cultural Agility In K-12 Public Educational Organizations: A Phenomenological Study Of How Superintendents Coach Other Leaders, Curt Eichperger

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this phenomenological analysis was to identify and describe how California K-12 public school superintendents use culturally agile task management competencies while coaching other leaders in their organization.Methodology: This phenomenological study identified and described the culturally agile task-management competencies that 12 California Central Coast Superintendents employ to navigate the complex and ever-evolving public educational landscape. Participants were purposively selected based on specific criteria. The researcher served as the primary instrument of data collection, conducting semi-structured interviews with participants. The data was analyzed and coded to identify themes and subsequent findings. Findings: This study identified eight key findings …

The Uncovering Of Five Distinct Learning Experiences In A Graduate Instructional Design Course Through Network Analysis, Dori Do, Jonan Phillip Donaldson, Ananya Mahesh

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2025 Summer Expo Poster Presentation

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Understanding Risk For Industrial Emergency Response Teams, Terill A. St Martin

ASEM Capstones

2025 ASEM 620 Capstone Project