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A First Look Into Parental Strategies, And Challenges Around Children’S Device Usage In Urban Nepal, Rizu Paudel, Prakriti Dumaru, Ankit Shrestha, Mahdi Nasrullah Al-Ameen

Computer Science Student Research

There have been substantial changes in the landscape of technology use by children in Global South during COVID-19, when the shift to online learning platforms necessitated parents to avail personal devices (e.g., smartphones, computers) for their children to fulfill their educational needs. However, the use of devices by children are not limited to serving educational purpose only. Our study positions itself in a critical post-pandemic period in Nepal, characterized by the increase in device use by children, while a little study to date, investigated parental mediation in this developing country. To this end, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 parents, …

Usa V. Vinaykumar Patel

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. David Curran

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Corey Hamlet

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

June 4, 2025 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

No abstract provided.

A Ka-Band Omnidirectional Metamaterial-Inspired Antenna For Sensing Applications, Khan Md. Zobayer Hassan, Nantakan Wongkasem, Heinrich D. Foltz

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

A Ka-Band, 26.5–40 GHz, omnidirectional metamaterial-inspired antenna was designed, built, and tested to develop a simple printed compact (10.3 mm × 10.3 mm × 0.0787 mm) multiple-point sensor for air pollution monitoring. This Ka-band antenna generated a dual band at 27.49–29.74 GHz and 33.0–34.34 GHz. The VSWR values within the two bands are less than 1.5. The radiation and total efficiency are 97% and 92% in the first band and they are both 96% in the second band. The maximum gain is between 3.26 and 5.50 dBi and between 5.09 and 6.52 dBi in the first and second bands, respectively. …

Ladder Of Inference, Emily Westphal

Organizational Leadership and Management Department Undergraduate Course Papers

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Epidemiological Investigation Of Viral, Bacterial And Parasitic Etiology Of Calf Diarrhea In Türkiye, Yasemi̇n Erdoğan, Edi̇z Kağan Özgen, Seyda Cengi̇z, Murat Özmen, Eli̇f Karadeni̇z Pütür, Nebahat Polat, Ci̇han Öz, Ercan Atalay, Ersan Pütür, Meryem Güloğlu, Ece Kaplan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In cattle breeding, neonatal calf diarrhea is considered the most significant health problem, causing 50% of total calf deaths. The presented study aimed to identify etiological agents in diarrheic calves in 9 provinces of the Eastern Anatolia Region, where the most intensive cattle breeding is conducted in Türkiye, using real-time PCR. Stool samples were taken from a total of 500 calves with neonatal calf diarrhea. In the samples taken, the agents bovine coronavirus, bovine rotavirus, Escherichia coli K99, Salmonella spp., Cryptosporidium spp., bovine torovirus, and bovine norovirus were analyzed using real-time PCR, while C. perfringens alpha toxin, and Eimeria bovis/Eimeria …

The Effects Of Fcs And Cysteamine On The Freezing Of Kıvırcık Ram Semen, Eli̇f Merve Çinar, Hati̇ce Şenli̇kci̇, Asi̇ye İzem Sandal, Ramazan Arici, Özen Banu Özdaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The sensitivity of ram semen to cryobiological procedures has motivated many researchers to investigate this issue. In clinical practice, one of the main objectives is to reduce the damage caused by freezing cells through the addition of preservatives to semen diluents. In our study, fetal calf serum (15% FCS) and 3–6 mM cysteamine were added to ram semen diluents, and their effects on semen after freeze-thawing were investigated. Semen was collected from five Kıvırcık rams using an electroejaculator and combined in equal volumes (pooling). After macroscopic and microscopic examination, the samples were divided into six equal volumes. Six study groups …

Phylogenetic Insights Into Three Turkish Native Sheep Breeds Through Microsatellite Analysis, Mesut Yildirir, Tülay Canatan, Nezi̇h Ata, Zuhal Gündüz, Emre Alarslan, Yasemi̇n Öner, Onur Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Animal genetic resources are recognized as an indispensable component of humanity’s natural heritage and are essential for ensuring environmental sustainability for future generations. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity, population structure, and presence of genetic bottlenecks in three indigenous Turkish sheep breeds: Dağlıç, Karagül, and Sakız, all of which are conserved as genetic resources in Türkiye. Genomic DNA was extracted from 140 blood samples using the salt precipitation technique. These samples were collected from the Sakız (n = 53), Dağlıç (n = 58), and Karagül (n = 29) breeds, which were reared on 13 farms …

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Is It Time To Scrap Stare Decisis?, Wilfred U. Codrington Iii

Articles

Shortly after returning to the presidency, Donald Trump terminated several independent federal officers, prompting legal action by employees who occupied government positions covered by statutory for cause removal protections long held constitutionally permissible and valid. Eventually, one or more suits alleging unlawful termination owing to the removal without cause will reach the Supreme Court to be decided on the merits. Having steadily narrowed the Humphrey’s Executor line of cases that insulate these officers, the Court now seems poised to displace that precedent entirely. In isolation, the overruling would mark a seismic doctrinal shift and major advance in legal conservatism's pursuit …

Mixtape Volume #1: Culturally Sustaining Practices Within Mtss Featuring The Everlasting Mission Of Student Engagement, April Boozer

Journal of the Arts and Special Education

In this edited collection, each of the three sections of the Mixtape Volume #1: Culturally Sustaining Practices Within MTSS Featuring the Everlasting Mission of Student Engagement take the reader on a beautiful journey through Hip-Hop, weaving in its intentionality of providing a voice to the often-marginalized experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students with and without disabilities. The book presents actionable steps, that can seamlessly and authentically be incorporated into the classroom, through the support of Hip Hop Pedagogy (HHP), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Culturally Relevant Practices (CRP), and High Leverage Practices (HLPs). Whether you are a novice …

Unveiling Success: A Qualitative Exploration Of Job Offer Attainment Among International Female Master's Graduates In Technology, Anna Bahvala

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative study explores the job search experiences of international female graduates from a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Information Systems (MS BAIS) program in the United States. I focus on the job search and preparation strategies that differentiate graduates, earning $100,000 and above from their peers. Using an Appreciative Inquiry framework and attribution theory as a foundation, the research examines the intersection of gender, mindset, risk-taking, negotiation skills, and self-efficacy in job attainment outcomes. Nine participants were interviewed, with data analyzed using Saldaña’s coding techniques to identify common themes and behaviors. Findings indicate that high earners demonstrated …

The Play's The Thing: Using Game-Based Learning To Teach Romeo And Juliet And Critical Media Literacy As An Aspect Of Civic Engagment, Lucy A. Winkel

Undergraduate Honors Theses

In this capstone thesis project, a simulation unit on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is used to combine the teaching of literature with the teaching of critical media literacy. Research encompassing the need for teaching literature and media literacy, media literacy as an essential component of citizenship, and Generation Alpha’s challenges and needs in the classroom precedes a literature review on gamified and game-based learning. The challenges of teaching Generation Alpha in a post-pandemic world make gamified and game-based learning an important topic in the field of education. Today’s students struggle with traditional learning styles, but multiple studies show that they …

“The Lender Conversation: Interrogating The Racial Wealth Gap” -- Event Information, Lender Center For Social Justice

The Lender Center for Social Justice

A poster for the THE SOCIAL JUSTICE #HASHTAG PROJECT: A DIGITAL HUMANITIES STUDY event

Linking Dna Methylation In Brain Regions To Alzheimer’S Disease Risk: A Mendelian Randomization Study, Hua Zhong, Jingjing Zhu, Shuai Liu, Dan Zhou, Quan Long, Chong Wu, Bingxin Zhao, Chao Cheng, Yaohua Yang, Qing Wu, Yong Wu, Changwei Li, Zhaoming Wang, Jianyong Wu, Xingyi Guo, Degui Zhi, Youping Deng, Lang Wu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Aim: DNA methylation in brain regions represents a potential mechanism linking genetic variation to Alzheimer's disease (ad) risk, yet most studies have focused on blood-derived methylation markers. In this study, we conducted a systematic Mendelian randomization (MR) study to evaluate associations between predicted brain region-specific DNA methylation levels and ad risk, using methylation quantitative trait loci (mQTL) as genetic instruments.

Methods: We analyzed mQTLs from five human brain regions: cerebellum (CRBLM), frontal cortex (FCTX), causal pons (PONS), and temporal cortex (TCTX) from 600 individuals in Gibbs et al's study, as well as mQTLs from dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) of 543 …

Career Impact Of The National Interprofessional Fellowship In Patient Safety: An Alumni Evaluation, Bradley V Watts, Kathleen Carluzzo, Blake F Webb, Kelley Arredondo

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: There has been a proliferation of health professions training programmes focused on quality and patient safety, but little information regarding the outcomes of these programmes. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an interprofessional quality and patient safety curriculum on career outcomes of interprofessional healthcare learners for the Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Fellowship.

Method: We conducted a survey-based assessment of 117 alumni of the Interprofessional Fellowship in Patient Safety assessing their satisfaction with the training program and career impacts.

Results: 84 of 117 alumni were located and participated in the assessment. Fellows entered the training …

Impact Of Sociodemographic Determinants On Enrollment Into Contemporary Lymphoma Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review, Jun Yang Jiang, Ang Li, Alexis Romero, Christopher R Flowers, Chijioke Nze

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

While the incidence and survival associated with lymphoma have improved in recent years, outcome disparities related to sociodemographic factors such as age, sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES), and other social determinants of health (SDOH) remain prevalent in the modern era. Clinical trials are crucial for further improving outcomes, yet not all sociodemographic groups are equally represented in contemporary lymphoma trials. We conducted a systematic review of the literature evaluating the impact of SDOH on enrollment into clinical trials in the United States and identified 21 relevant studies. We confirmed that Black and Hispanic individuals are underrepresented in lymphoma clinical …

Assessment Of Water Quality Among Handwashing And Drinking Water Stations In Schools In Belize, 2022, Anh N Ly, Alexandra Kossik, Ary Sosa, Uriel Sosa, Dian Maheia, Yolanda Gongora, Russell Manzanero, Francis Morey, Melissa Diaz-Musa, Dennis Nichols, Adrianna Maliga, Kelsey Mcdavid, Christina Craig, Gerhaldine Morazan, Matthew Lozier, Kristy O Murray

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Water quality assessments are critical for ensuring timely responses to water-related concerns, particularly in low-resource areas with limited water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. In collaboration with the Belize Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, we conducted a survey on WASH infrastructure and resources among 221 schools. We identified 65 schools across all six districts of Belize for water quality testing. Among these 65 schools, 83% had at least one water sample that did not meet the WHO's recommended free chlorine residual level for drinking water. Additionally, coliforms and Escherichia coli were …

Asset Building For All, Starting At Birth: Emergence Of A Federal Policy And A Key Design Lesson, Michael Sherraden, Margaret M. Clancy, Jin Huang, Ray Boshara, Lissa Johnson

Center for Social Development Research

A proposal in the 2025 tax-reconciliation bill would provide federal Child Development Account–like accounts for all children born between 2024 and 2028, with a provision enabling children born in 2028 or after to open accounts. This Policy Brief is designed to inform public debate about the legislation through a discussion of the evidence underpinning the most fundamental of many lessons learned from SEED for Oklahoma Kids, the Center for Social Development’s long-running, randomized experiment with Child Development Account policy: the need for a centralized savings-plan platform.

Um Research Indicates Stuttering Is More Than A Speech Disorder, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Many people consider stuttering just a simple speech disorder. But University of Mississippi professor Gregory Snyder and a team of student researchers are working to upend that thinking and develop new ways of treating it as a complex central nervous system disorder.

The Class Of 2025’S Achievements Celebrated At Pre-Commencement Awards Ceremony, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Class of 2025 was honored at Cardozo’s annual Pre-Commencement Awards Ceremony, celebrating student excellence both in and beyond the classroom. Highlights included the Cardozo Service and Achievement Awards, the Professor John Appel Award for exemplary service, and recognition of outstanding written work across civil advocacy, criminal justice, and publication. Numerous students received distinctions such as the Jacob Burns Medals for editorial leadership, the Stanley H. Beckerman Public Interest Award, and honors in fields like constitutional law, intellectual property, ethics, and public interest. The ceremony showcased the exceptional achievements and dedication of Cardozo’s graduating class

Pesticides As Multiple Stressors To Bivalves And Echinoderms, Alexandra Gabrielle Tissot

Dissertations and Theses

Pesticides are ubiquitous in aquatic environments, alongside numerous contaminants and other stressors that can result in combined exposure to target and non-target organisms. Nevertheless, traditional toxicity studies quantify the effects of these compounds at an individual level, and to a narrow range of traditional test organisms. Through this dissertation, I explored the presence and effects of commonly detected pesticides of concern in the Pacific Northwest in order to realistically quantify potential effects from combined stressors. In Chapter 2, I demonstrated my background knowledge on these select pesticides (atrazine, bifenthrin, diuron, indaziflam, and imidacloprid), including their chemical and physical properties. Using …

Exploring The Pathway From Customer Sexual Harassment To Instigated Incivility In Service Employees, Fernanda Wolburg Martinez

Dissertations and Theses

The current study explores how and why customer sexual harassment (CSH) experienced by service workers may lead to instigated incivility towards customers in the same week. Specifically, following the tenets of Personality Systems Interaction theory (PSI) and the affective shift model, I hypothesized that week-level affective shifts mediate this relationship, such that upshifts in anxiety and downshifts in self-assurance govern changes in motivational and cognitive functions that impair the employee's ability to provide good customer service. Further, supervisor preventive behaviors and psychological detachment are proposed as interventions that may lead to a departure from the mistreatment spiral by weakening the …

Investigation Into Thermodynamic And Kinetic Phenomena In Arylation Reactions With Diaryliodonium Salts, Soocheta Jha

Dissertations and Theses

Benzenoid rings are fundamental structural motifs in organic chemistry, widely recognized for their prevalence in natural products, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Transition metal-catalyzed arylation, using catalysts such as palladium, nickel, or copper, has revolutionized C-C, C-O, and C-N bond formation, offering broad substrate scope and high efficiency. Among the reagents developed for efficient aryl group transfer, diaryliodonium salts have emerged as particularly powerful tools. Diaryliodonium salts facilitate metal-free arylations across a broad spectrum of nucleophiles, offering high reactivity, operational simplicity and environmental compatibility. The versatility of diaryliodonium salts has led to their widespread adoption as efficient arylating reagent in …

Mulberry Leaf Disease Detection By Cnn-Vit With Xai Integration, Mohammad Asif Hasan, Fariha Haque, Hasan Sarker, Rafae Abdullah, Tonmoy Roy, Nishat Taaha, Yeasin Arafat, Abdul Karim Patwary, Mominul Ahsan, Julfikar Haider

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

Mulberry leaf disease detection is vital for maintaining the health and productivity of mulberry crops. In this paper, a novel approach was proposed by integrating explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) techniques with a convolutional neural network (CNN) and vision transformer (ViT) for effective mulberry leaf disease classification with three disease classes. Initially, in this proposed CNN-ViT model, features are extracted using a customized CNN architecture, and then the extracted features are fed into ViT for leaf disease classification in a more streamlined approach. The CNN-ViT model achieved promising results with a projection dimension of 64, utilizing 8 heads and 8 transformer …

Traumatic Ulna Fracture With Plastic Deformation Of The Radius In A Skeletally Mature Pregnant Female: A Case Report, Robert Wetzel

Researchers, Instructors, & Staff Scholarship

Case: A 20-year-old pregnant female presented with an ulna fracture after a crush and bending type injury. Anatomic reduction of her ulna was not possible due to plastic deformation of the radius, requiring a corrective osteotomy of the radius. She is now 16 months out from surgery with full painless range of motion and radiographic union. Conclusion: Plastic deformation of forearm fractures in adults is a rare phenomenon. It is possible that the patient’s pregnancy contributed to her injury. Patients with uncommon fracture morphology can make operative intervention more complicated and necessitate additional procedures to achieve optimal motion and alignment.

Secondary Medical Conditions In Pediatric Survivors Of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Role In Performance-Based Neurocognitive Functioning, Caregiver-Reported Outcomes, And Adaptive Functioning And Transition Readiness Intervention, Victoria Seghatol-Eslami

All ETDs from UAB

Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk of secondary medical conditions arising from disease and treatment effects. Secondary medical conditions are associated with adverse survivorship outcomes (e.g., neurocognitive, psychosocial, and adaptive functioning/healthcare transition) in adult survivors of childhood ALL. Little is known about secondary medical conditions in pediatric ALL survivors. Further, the relationship between secondary medical conditions and survivorship outcomes has not been explored in this younger population. This dissertation examined 1) the role of secondary medical conditions in performance-based and caregiver-reported neurocognitive, psychosocial, and adaptive functioning; and 2) the roles of secondary medical conditions and neurocognitive …

Community And Competition Lead Iwu Esports Teams To Success, Julia Perez

Press Releases 2020-2029

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