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Augmented Reality Platform To Improve Last-Meter Arrival Using Visual Navigation, Jaydeep Untwal, Rakhi Parekh, Yash Dave, Aakanksha Parameshwar

Defensive Publications Series

This document describes an augmented reality (AR) platform designed to enhance last-meter arrival experiences through visual navigation. The platform leverages computer vision techniques and mobile device capabilities to provide users with real-time guidance in complex or unfamiliar environments. The AR system analyzes the user's surroundings, performs a visual frame matching, and overlays contextual information onto the user's view, thereby facilitating seamless navigation. The platform includes components such as a visual tracking module, a route planning algorithm, and an AR rendering engine. By utilizing the system, users may experience improvements in wayfinding efficiency and reduced cognitive load during the final stages …

System, Method, And Computer Program Product For Evaluating Generative Machine Learning Models, Yang Wang, Alberto Garcia Hernandez, Roman Kyslyi, Nicholas Kersting, Ajit Vilasrao Patil, Ranjan Dutta

Defensive Publications Series

Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for evaluating generative machine learning models. An example system includes a processor configured to determine queries and ground-truth answers associated with the queries. The processor is also configured to generate generated answers based on the queries using a model that is being evaluated. The processor is further configured to input the queries, the ground-truth answers, and the generated answers to an evaluator model trained to evaluate the generated answers in comparison to the ground-truth answers and based on a grading scale associated with accuracy, honesty, and completeness of a generated answer. The …

Effect Of In-Season Potentiation And Priming On Jump Height In Collegiate D1 American Football Players, Benjamin Dagostino, Kody Cooke, Paulette Yamada, Trevor Short

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Neuromuscular priming and post-activation potentiation (PAP) are techniques utilized to increase nervous system excitation, muscle force, and rate of force development during subsequent muscle contractions in sport. PAP is a commonly used approach that has the potential to influence neuromuscular status monitoring and flagging, and optimize power training. Specifically, jump height is an important parameter in athletic performance and assessing inter-limb asymmetries. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to report the effects of different PAP strategies on jump height during a competitive D1 American football season. These findings will inform practitioners on optimal PAP strategies and their implications …

Book Review: Always Becoming, Never Arriving, Laura Fitzpatrick

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

A review of Mulder, D. J. (2024). Always becoming, never arriving: Developing an imagination for teaching Christianly. Cascade Books. ISBN-13 979-8385205066. Softcover. 186 pages.

Wise Minds Wanted: Calling For Intellectual Virtue In A Post-Truth Era, Lisa Devall-Martin

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

In Healthy Christian Minds, Elmer Thiessen offers a thought-provoking exploration of intellectual virtues and vices, challenging readers to cultivate wisdom, humility, and principled openness in an age of division. While not written specifically for educators, this book holds deep relevance for those shaping minds inside and outside the classroom. Thiessen argues that true intellectual excellence is not just about acquiring knowledge but about developing character; an idea that resonates with those committed to fostering critical thinking and integrity in their students. Drawing from theology and philosophy, he examines the dangers of closed-mindedness and arrogance while encouraging a love of truth …

Scenes From A Sabbatical: Narratives Of School Leadership, Albert Boerema

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

School leadership is often described in terms of vision, strategy, and efficiency. However, the lived experiences of school leaders reveal a far more complex reality—one shaped by relationships, ethical dilemmas, and the daily challenges of guiding a school community. This paper presents insights from a sabbatical study in which the author observed and interviewed leaders at five schools—one public and four faith-based.Four aspects of leadership are illustrated in this essay: the emotionally charged moments, the tensions that arise between competing visions, the fragility of educational institutions, and the role of hospitality in leadership.These narratives illustrate how school leaders navigate conflict, …

Christ-Centered Reasoning: A Platform And Framework For Integrating Christian Faith Into Higher Education., Jf Jf

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

The integration of Christian faith in higher education can be challenging, as the parameters and scope of integration are not always clear. Notably, the term ‘integration’ has been overused and/or thrown around without distinction within the Christian Liberal Arts halls of learning. Generally, no principles are provided for integration in terms of curriculum, pedagogy, or learning; hence, a clear articulation is required regarding what integration entails with respect to curricula, learning, and pedagogy. There is also an urgent need to theorize integration practically and pragmatically within higher education, particularly in relation to inquiry methodologies and discipline-specific specializations. One way to …

The Experience Of Being A Christian Public School Teacher, Carrie Birmingham

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

This research asks, “What is the experience of being a Christian teacher in a public school?” Analysis of semistructured interviews with 16 Christian public school teachers revealed that, while this experience is highly variable and contextualized, teachers experienced four common concerns, making visible how teachers’ religious identity shapes their purpose for teaching, their interactions with supports and oppositions, their values for themselves and for their students, and their perspectives on Christian witness and teaching in their public school settings.

Exploring The Relationship Between Classroom Management And Relational Leadership, Genie Kim, Nancy Ross

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

Our research examines teachers’ capacity to cultivate a learning environment conducive to students’ academic and social-emotional flourishing, specifically as it pertains to love and its intersection with classroom management. Utilizing Ross’ (2023) Relational Leadership Scale (RLS), coupled with an adapted version of Tschannen-Moran’s Teacher Efficacy Scale, we measured loving leadership, from the perspective of Teacher Candidates, as they observed their Associate/Host teachers’ behaviors/dispositions within the context of teaching students. The results of our study revealed a moderate positive correlation between classroom management and the overall RLS scores. It was found that teachers who engage in loving leadership behaviors were perceived …

Teaching As A Pedagogy For Christian Faith Development: A Faith-Based Framework For Pre-Service Teachers’ Reflective Practice, Sarah Fischer

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

To prepare pre-service teachers to be high-quality educators, Christian teacher educators have the responsibility of integrating professional frameworks of teaching effectiveness and reflective practice into their programs. However, the most commonly used frameworks in the United States have inherent limitations when the specific aims of a Christian teacher education program are considered, such as their isolated construction of teacher identity, their prioritization of behavioral changes over attitudinal changes, and their conceptualization of spatial and relational boundaries. Although these tools promote professional growth, they do not adequately support pre-service teachers’ integration of professional and faith development. The goal of this essay …

Computational And Experimental Study Of Slow Crack Growth In High Density Polyethylene, Abdulla Almomani

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This dissertation investigates the slow crack growth (SCG) behavior of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) under various mechanical and environmental conditions. The study combines experimental analysis and computational modeling to enhance the understanding of SCG mechanisms in HDPE, particularly in pressurized pipes and under the exposure to hydrocarbons. A novel Crack Layer (CL) theory-based SCG model is developed and validated through experimental data, offering a predictive framework for HDPE failure assessment. The main objective of this dissertation is to quantify and model the viscoelastic-viscoplastic behavior of HDPE under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions while addressing SCG kinetics in structural applications. The study …

“Any Black Man Will Do”: A Transparency Framework For Eyewitness Identification In The Facial Recognition Technology Era, Ariam O. Kiflemariam

Washington Journal of Social & Environmental Justice

No abstract provided.

Drawing Lines In The Sea: Indigenous Sovereignty Through The Coastal Zone, Tyler Hall

Washington Journal of Social & Environmental Justice

No abstract provided.

Freedom To Choose Planned Parenthood? Private Enforcement Of Medicaid’S Freedom Of Choice Provision Post-Talevski, Danica Dabelstein

Washington Journal of Social & Environmental Justice

No abstract provided.

(Environmental) Justice For All: Rethinking Environmental Disaster Remedies, Alyssa Umberger

Washington Journal of Social & Environmental Justice

No abstract provided.

Justice Lewis Powell’S Quiet Luxury: From Bakke To Sffa, Lucille A. Jewel

Washington Journal of Social & Environmental Justice

No abstract provided.

Front Matter, Washington Journal Of Social And Environmental Justice

Washington Journal of Social & Environmental Justice

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Functional Potential Of Beetroot And Green Apple Pomace: Characterization, Polyphenolic Extraction And Application In The Bakery Product, Fathima Zenha

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Pomace is a by-product from the juice processing industry that contains around 30-50% of the whole fruit or vegetable. The peel, pulp, seeds, and stem are still a rich source of nutrients, polyphenols, and bioactive compounds. This study was proposed to explore the potential of green apple pomace (GAP) and beetroot pomace (BP) for the extraction of polyphenolic compounds and fortification of bakery products. For a comprehensive characterization, the pomaces were processed into powders of three different particle sizes (≤250, 250-500, and ≥500 μm). The nutritional composition analysis concluded that GAP is a rich source of content (29.06 g/100 g), …

Factors Affecting Integration Of The Nurse Practitioner Workforce Into Health Systems: A Delphi Consensus Study, Joshua Porat-Dahlerbruch, Rebecca Clark, Brandon Dutchess, Nancy P. Blumenthal, Moriah E. Ellen

General Submissions: Clinical Settings Materials

Research has documented the positive impact of the nurse practitioner workforce on patient and system outcomes in multiple countries. Achieving these outcomes relies on successfully integrating the workforce into the health system. Research has reported negative effects of integration barriers on the ability for nurse practitioners to improve outcomes. Barriers include scope of practice restrictions, organizational climates inconducive to nurse practitioner care, and lacking mentorship. To design efficacious policies, organizational and national policy decision-makers require knowledge of the factors affecting the integration of this human resource into care settings. No research has synthesized these factors into an easily understandable and …

[2025 Honorable Mention] The White Savior Trope In A “Post-Racial” Era, Gannon Camp

Ethnic Studies Research Paper Award

This paper explores how the media's promotion of the white savior trope, particularly following Obama's election, contributed to a false perception among Caucasians that significant racial issues had been resolved, despite evidence to the contrary.

Women's Learning For Community Peacebuilding, Robin Neustater

Peace and Conflict Studies

Around the world, every day, women work on building peace in their communities. Through various roles, paid and unpaid, women’s community care work is significant to the lives of individuals, families, communities, and the women themselves. Understandings of peace are varied, and often nuanced to the context and experience of who is defining peace. How women define peace will inform how they think about peacebuilding. Women engage in learning about peace and for their peacebuilding work, through nonformal and formal programs, and through experience and role models. Their learning to do peace is vital to getting things done. This article …

‘You’ And ‘We’ In #Womanlifefreedom: A Corpus-Based Discourse Analysis Of Collective Identities And Speech Acts In The Twitter’S Discourse Of Iranian Protests, Kimiya Roohani

Peace and Conflict Studies

This paper applies corpus linguistic discourse analysis to approach the social media discourse of a recent political movement in Iran, known as #WomanLifeFreedom and Mahsa Amini. The movement included vast protests in different parts of Iran and went viral on an international scale. Protesters relied heavily on social media, particularly Twitter, to determine strategies and support each other during the expansive calls. To address the discourse shaped in that platform, a corpus was compiled from the Twitter posts, named Mahsa Amini Tweets Corpus (MATC). Using this data collection and analysis method, the endeavour was to obtain a balance between quantitative …

A Study Of The Management Of The Herders-Farmers Conflict-Induced Internal Displacement In Nigeria, Rita Iorbo, Dick Taverishima Andzenge

Peace and Conflict Studies

The management of the herdsmen-farmers conflict-induced internal displacement in Nigeria was characterised by remote factors that affected the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons (IDPs). This qualitative study was conducted on 12 participants comprising humanitarian workers, IDPs, and lawmakers who were conversant with the persistent herdsmen-farmers conflict-induced internal displacement. The study explored the inter-connected relationship among stakeholders within the humanitarian ecosystem. It found that though the herdsmen-farmers conflict led to mass displacement, remote factors such as unwillingness of government, data challenges, the undiplomatic approach of government in the management of the displacement failed to win support of other stakeholders …

Social Capital And Protests In The United States, Carolyn Chisadza, Matthew Clance, Rangan Gupta

Peace and Conflict Studies

In the last decade we have witnessed rising protests in the United States associated with issues that form part of society’s social fabric that can either facilitate or break down collective behaviour. Rising social inequalities can cause people to no longer share the same values and force individuals to work against each other. This breakdown in social capital can be a key driver for protests as the marginalised attempt to voice their grievances. Using social capital data from the Social Capital Project and protest data from the GDELT Project for U.S counties, we find that higher social capital is negatively …

Developing A Nurse Practitioner Integration Model, Joshua Porat-Dahlerbruch

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

Purpose of study:

1. To reach expert consensus on an inventory of factors affecting the integration of nurse practitioners into the health system.

2. To understand the ways in which integration affects NP ability to reduce health disparities.

Discarnate, Editors Of Fragments

Fragments

Discarnate: absence of form; separation of body and spirit.

Size Structure Of A Threatened Population Of M. Falcata In The North Yamhill River, Levi Buker

Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement

Western Pearlshell mussels (Margaritifera falcata) are an ecologically important freshwater species that currently has little data regarding population demographic rates and size distributions. Local populations in the Yamhill watershed are threatened by reduced water flow, which can cause dewatering. The goal of this survey was to document baseline size distribution and investigate size structure differences in order to see if mussel size influences dewatering mortality risk.

Parallel, Editors Of Fragments

Fragments

Parallel: Side by side - a reflection

Cadential Rhetoric And Separate Agencies: Split-Voice Pacs And Their Impact On Formal Closure In The Music Of Dvořák, Xieyi (Abby) Zhang

Gamut: Online Journal of the Music Theory Society of the Mid-Atlantic

This article analyzes three pieces by Dvořák that make use of a cadential device henceforth referred to as a split PAC: either the melody or the bass appears to cadence significantly before the other—often by several measures—and maintains a holding pattern until the other voice catches up. This paper begins by contextualizing split PACs within the existing formal theory of cadences. Then, using the analytical perspective of multiple agencies, this paper reads these cadential gestures as drivers of musical narrative that often have long-lasting implications for the remainder of the piece.

Unravelling Host Defense And Pathogen Virulence In Fusarium Proliferatum-Induced Sudden Decline Syndrome Of Date Palm In The Uae, Gouthaman Puthan Purayil

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Sudden decline syndrome (SDS) poses a significant threat to the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), a crop of critical agricultural and cultural importance in arid regions. Despite its growing impact, the molecular basis of the host-pathogen interactions driving this disease remains poorly understood. This dissertation investigates the disease dynamics of SDS, a severe affliction of date palm caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium proliferatum DSM 106835 (Fp). The objective of this study is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying Fp infection in date palm and characterize the plant defense responses. To achieve this, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of the novel Fp strain …