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Donation Drive For St. Mary's Community Services, Brianna C. Aguilar

Service Learning Showcase

In Stockton, local organizations such as St. Mary’s Community Services work to combat homelessness by addressing challenges and improving their clients’ unique circumstances. Donations from the community are one of the most fundamental elements at St. Mary’s, as they help ensure clients receive adequate resources. However, the hygiene departments often experience deficiencies in essential items. These items include sports bras, tank tops, underwear, and belts. The goal of my donation drive was to reduce the deficiency of these frequently requested items.

Keeping The Spark Alive: Sustaining Alumni Engagement Over Time, Moses Belasco, Zoya Khan

Service Learning Showcase

At the heart of this initiative is the desire to listen deeply to the voices of our current fellows across all programs. Our goal is to gather their ideas, hopes, and honest reflections on what alumni engagement could and should look like in the years ahead. By inviting fellows to share their perspectives, we aim to ensure that the future of our alumni community is shaped by those who know the experience best. The insights we collect will be shared with the Stockton Service Corps team to help shape their upcoming three-year alumni engagement plan, making it more meaningful and …

Environmental Stewardship, Kaitlyn Southiphonh, Gretel Hernandez

Service Learning Showcase

Environmental Stewardship in Stockton,California promotes conservation, community engagement, sustainable practices, and a better quality of life for communities and future generations. This project aims to highlight the environmental stewardship issues communities in Stockton face and the work Restore The Delta, a non-profit organization has done to help address these ongoing challenges. For our project we created a brochure style poster that introduces environmental stewardship in Stockton, California in an understandable way specifically catered to youth, community residents, and people interested in learning more about environmental stewardship. The project aims to educate people about environmental stewardship, ongoing issues many environmental stewardship …

Art Club At Clairmont: Exploring Creativity, Therese Bui, Alfredo Dominguez-Soto

Service Learning Showcase

Art has the power to inspire, heal, and connect us to history. At our site LodiUSD Clairmont Elementary School, we implemented an art club for the third grade group during enrichment hours. We wanted to give students a creative outlet beyond their usual activities while incorporating art history into our planned art activities. Many students experience emotional struggles, and art provides a safe environment where they can develop creative thinking skills, self-expression, and motor skills. Through extensive research, we select budget-friendly activities that are inspired by or incorporate art history to ensure that the students are engaged and learning at …

Mnemonic Devices For Elementary Age Students, Benjamin J. Brogger, Valeria Espinoza

Service Learning Showcase

This project was aimed to address the issue of students not keeping their hands to themselves, particularly first grade through fourth grade students. After conducting a brief interview with the site supervisor at John R Williams Elementary, we decided that one of the most pressing issues was that of students physically touching or disturbing one another, which leads to conflict. To address this, we devised several mnemonic devices to encourage students to keep their hands to themselves. We devised a slogan (Hands in place- Jaguar space!) along with acronyms (P.A.W.S, H.A.N.D.S) and put those mnemonic devices on posters which were …

The Fellows Food Pantry, Alexis N. Mcadams, Evangelina Sanchez, Mario Sanchez, Sebastian Cruz

Service Learning Showcase

This project focuses on creating a sustainable food pantry for the Boys and Girls Club to address food insecurity among youth and their families. For many students, the meals they receive at school are their primary or only source of daily nutrition, highlighting the urgent need for accessible food resources outside of educational settings. By partnering with local organizations such as the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton, the pantry aims to provide consistent access to nutritious food. The goal is to create a lasting resource that supports the well-being of children while strengthening community ties.

Pathway To Focus: Creating A Space For Regulation And Learning, Michaella Queen Allen, Jessica Baldo, Ticho Castillo

Service Learning Showcase

As part of the University of the Pacific's College Corps, our group decided to create a project to help improve student focus, emotional regulation, and well-being through structured movement. Inspired by observing the teacher aides at Colonial Heights taking short walks with students and the research on the benefits of movement-based learning, we developed the sensory hallway project at Colonial Heights to provide an inclusive and engaging space where students can regulate their energy levels and emotions while also enhancing their concentration.

A sensory hallway specifically refers to a designated pathway created by placing interactive panels and tactile surfaces with …

Enhancing Enrollment Strategies For Unbound Stockton, Dillan Nguyen, Lilamae Young, Malak Khalil Anam

Service Learning Showcase

Unbound Stockton Community Charter School is dedicated to redefining education through innovative outreach and enrollment initiatives that prioritize family engagement and accessibility. To ensure that our mission aligns with the diverse needs of Stockton’s families, we have launched a community-driven outreach effort aimed at fostering awareness, inclusivity, and long-term educational success. This initiative encompasses a range of strategies, including direct engagement with local families, collaboration with community organizations, and the development of accessible enrollment resources. By hosting informational sessions and interactive workshops, we aim to empower families with the knowledge and confidence to choose Unbound Stockton as their educational home. …

Breaking Down Financial Aid For High Schoolers, Julian B. Ruiz, Milan K. Ramezani, Jake M. Martin

Service Learning Showcase

This workshop is designed to equip members of the Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) Brotherhood with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is a critical step for securing federal financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities, which play an essential role in making higher education accessible and affordable. The IYT program serves to motivate high school students to attend higher education, and this presentation will help the students start thinking about the financial aspect of going to college. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the FAFSA …

Myuphoria Festival Design, Caroline Rivera

Research & Creativity Showcase

My original concept behind the name was to combine the captivating presence and storytelling of the muses in Greek mythology and merge it with the feeling of euphoria. My branding also ties into folklore and the seductive nature of sirens. The siren’s call becomes my own design language, incorporating seafoam textures—playing on the idea of a siren’s passing—with a warm color palette intentionally meant to be unconventional for imagery surrounding sirens. My work is based on the themes of wayfinding, mythology, and immersive design. This festival branding was purposefully designed to create a space where people can lose themselves and …

Theorizing The Body In The Asl Interpreting Field: Promising Dimensions For Further Research, Taylor L. Woodall-Greene, Lucy E. Bailey

Journal of Interpretation

This paper theorizes body politics in the American Sign Language Interpreting profession. The field is facing problems with burnout and attrition. We focus on the interpreting body and present four themes, including the embodied demands, the limited available scholarship over “the body” in ASL, the fluctuating meaning of the interpreter’s bodily labor, and the educational implications of our analysis. We argue that attention to body politics matters, and more research is needed on the intersections between the body and the ASL interpreting profession. Continuing the research into these theoretical dimensions and interpreters’ self-care given the embodied demands of the profession, …

Academic Freedom In Interpreter Education: Teaching Communication Access In A Culture Of Censorship, Dawn M. Wessling, Mark A. Halley, Brendan Stern

Journal of Interpretation

Abstract

The primary function of signed language interpreters and translators is to foster inclusion and equity by ensuring effective communication access for deaf individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds in public spaces. The effectiveness of interpreter education depends on the freedom of expression, thought, and behavior. This paper explores the impacts of illiberal legislation on American Sign Language/English interpreter education in Florida. Specifically, we describe how the illiberal attacks on academic freedom that preclude Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and curricula, such as Florida’s SB266/HB999 (2023) and SB2525/HB7 (2022), present unprecedented challenges for interpreter and translator educators. In conclusion, we …

Admission Screening Into Signed Language Interpreter Education: A Longitudinal Case Study Of Readiness, Len Roberson, Sherry Shaw, Gail D. Hughes

Journal of Interpretation

Testing applicants for admission into academic interpreting programs, whether spoken or signed, centers on the attempt to recruit and retain students who are most likely to acquire interpreting skills and successfully complete programs. Despite continual experimentation with various screening instruments and procedures in interpreter education, a definitive battery of tests to predict favorable student outcomes remains elusive to researchers, and programs are justifiably reluctant to enforce admission decisions based on screenings that have not been sufficiently evaluated for validity and reliability. This exploratory study provides an analysis of nine years of admission screening data to identify variables that might significantly …

Shaping A Resilient Future: Perspectives Of Sign Language Interpreters And Deaf Community In Africa, Leonida Tausi Kaula, Washington Opiyo Sati Mr.

Journal of Interpretation

The study sought to explore the state of deaf and interpreter communities of the countries in the African region. It adopted a mixed-method approach consisting of comprehensive document reviews, online collection of data using a questionnaire and key informant discussions at the Conference. The survey approach also deployed both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The Google form was deployed as a platform for data collection and analysis. The findings reveal that despite majority of the countries having ratified the UNCPRD, and several others having existing national policies supporting accessibility for the deaf populations, domestication and implementation still remains a challenge. …

Exploring Perceptions Of Beliefs And Attitudes Toward Deaf Interpreters, Pauline M. Ballentine, Latoya K. Dixon, Adele Ann Eberwein, M. Diane Clark

Journal of Interpretation

The Beliefs and Attitudes regarding Deaf Interpreters (BADi) scale was developed to assess perceptions of Deaf Interpreters (DIs) among hearing interpreters, community members, and the broader hearing population. This study underwent four phases, encompassing item development, feedback from stakeholders, refinement, and broad data collection. Reliability analysis using Cronbach's alpha demonstrated acceptable internal consistency, with a final alpha rating of .72. The BADi items were split into two groups (Deaf and hearing) to investigate the frequencies for each item in both groups. Results indicated that most Deaf and hearing participants responded similarly across items, showcasing an overlap in beliefs and attitudes …

The Tax Adviser, Volume 17, Number 8, August 1986, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

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Tax Trends, Nicholas J. Fiore

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Thumbtax, Sandra K. Lewis

Tax Adviser

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Washington Report: Tax Division Comments On Irs Practitioner Policies, Kenneth F. Thomas, James S. Clark, Leonard Podolin

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Current Use Of Tax Planning Software In Cpa Firms, Leslie L. Mccormick, Kevin M. Misiewicz

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Timing Considerations In Making Accounting Changes, Lawrence D. Maples

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Tax Clinic, Robert M. Rosen

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Claiming Rental Losses And Rolling Over Gain On Principal Residences, Thomas L. Dickens, Richard A. White

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Sec. 704(B) Final Regulations Pose “Substantial” Interpretation Problems, Philip J. Wiesner, Donald J. Massoglia

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Quantum Machine And Deep Learning For Medical Image Classification: A Systematic Review Of Trends, Methodologies, And Future Directions, Eman A. Radhi, Mohammed Y. Kamil, Mazin Abed Mohammed

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Quantum Learning (QL) has emerged as a promising approach to medical image classification, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to improve the performance and efficiency of machine learning algorithms. This systematic review provides a comprehensive critical assessment of the current status of QL techniques developed for medical image classification, with a specific focus on trends, methodologies, and future directions in this rapidly evolving field. A thorough literature search was conducted across five major databases, resulting in a total of 28 relevant studies published between 2018 and 2024. The studies were analyzed and classified based on the type of quantum algorithm, …

Different Methods To Estimate Stress-Strength Reliability Function For Modified Exponentiated Lomax Distribution, Raya Salim Al-Rassam, Khalida Ahmed Mohammed, Safwan Nathem Rashed

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

When ensuring the reliability of device or the suitability of a material, it is necessary to take into consideration the stress cases in the operating environment. This means that the uncertainty about the reality environmental stress must be taken into as random. The stress-strength (S-S) model treated the stress and strength variables as random. In the simplest form of stress-strength model, y represents the stress put on the unit by the operating environment, and the strength of the unit represented by x. A unit is able to perform its required function if its stress imposed on it is less than …

A New Ridge-Type Estimator In The Zero-Inflated Bell Regression Model, Nawal Mahmood Hammood, Nadwa Khazaal Rashad, Zakariya Yahya Algamal

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Count data modeling requires usage of the Poisson regression model as a primary analytic method. Excess dispersion in variables makes the model unfit to use when the Poisson distribution mean value differs from its variance value. Data fits well with the results obtained by using the Bell regression model. Excess zeros occur frequently in the observed count data records. The Zero-Inflated Bell regression model is a substitute for the Bell regression model in this situation. The approach of maximum likelihood is mostly used to estimate the Zero-Inflated Bell regression model's parameters. When modeling the link between the response variable and …

An Improvement Finger Vein Authentication System Based On Pcanet Deep Learning And Hyper Parameter Machine Learning, Raniah Ali Mustafa, Tarek Abbes

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Finger vein authentication is a biometric technique that uses unique vein patterns within the finger to verify identity, ensuring security by scanning veins with near-infrared light to prevent counterfeiting. The reliability of this technology and its resistance to skin disorders make it highly appreciated. The motivation for using PCANet deep learning in finger vein authentication arises from the need for a more precise, secure, and effective biometric system. Conventional methods have trouble with image quality, noise, and illumination, whereas PCANet improves classification accuracy by employing principal component analysis (PCA) to extract deep features. Its lightweight structure guarantees computational efficiency while …

Liberated Arabic Handwritten Text Recognition Using Convolutional Recurrent Neural Networks, Ahmad Abdulqadir Alrababah, Mohammed Khalid Aljahdali, Abdulrahim Abdulhamid Al Jahdali, Mohammed Saleh Alghanmi, Israa Ibraheem Al_Barazanchi

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

Arabic script is exhibited in a cursive style, which is a departure from the norm in many common languages, and the shapes of letters are contingent on their positions within words. The form of the first letter is influenced by the subsequent letter, middle letters are shaped by both preceding and succeeding letters, and the shape of the final letter is determined by the preceding letter. Additionally, certain letters are found to have strikingly similar shapes, making Arabic text recognition a formidable challenge in computer vision. The challenge of detecting and recognizing Arabic handwritten text is addressed in this paper …

Honors Research Day [Program] April 26, 2025, University Of Northern Iowa

Honors Research Day Programs

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