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Milestone: Covid-19 Five Years Ago

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Highlights Of The Borderplex Economic Outlook To 2026, Thomas M. Fullerton Jr., Steven L. Fullerton

Border Region Modeling Project

No abstract provided.

The Case For An International Severity Of Illness Scoring System, Alexander Tracy, Jorge Ibrain Figueira Salluh, Eirik Alnes Buanes, Dave A. Dongelmans, Stefano Finazz, Bharath Kumar Tirupakuzhi Vijayaraghavan, Nazir Lone, David Pilcher, Matti Reinikainen, Wangari Siika

Anaesthesiology, East Africa

Severity of illness scores in the critical care context have evolved to serve multiple functions. These scores enable risk-adjusted outcomes to be benchmarked for the assessment of intensive care unit (ICU) performance, inform resource allocation, and enable the characterization of disease severity. Numerous illness severity scores have been developed to optimize calibration at the national level, but few studies have examined the international application of such scores.()

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the value of benchmarking outcomes across heterogeneous populations and across various health care systems. Severity of illness scores were widely used to describe trial populations, assess treatment effects and …

How Strategic Investors Drive The Transformation And Upgrading Of China's Automotive Industry, Gongwei Wang

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This dissertation conducts a systematic study on the successful transformation and upgrading of China's automotive industry over the past decade, especially the remarkable progress made in the field of Electric and Intelligent Vehicles, and examines how China's automotive industry chain has seized the historical opportunity of the great transformation of the global automotive industry by “Four Modernizations”—electrification, intelligentization, lightweighting and modularization along the path of "Independent Innovation", and realized the overall improvement of both corporate performance and industrial strength under the synergy of strategic investors.

China has newly become the world's largest automotive exporter and successfully built up an advantageous …

Venture Capital, Marketization, And Corporate Innovation Performance, Jia Dong

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

The paper explores the impact of venture capital (VC) on the innovation performance of companies listed on the ChiNext and STAR markets of China’s A-share market. By examining the effect of VC involvement on the number of patent applications and patents granted to listed companies, the study reveals the role of VC in promoting corporate innovation and its potential mechanisms. The research finds that venture capital significantly enhances firms’ innovation performance through increased R&D investment and management incentives. Additionally, the degree of marketisation, as an important external factor, significantly amplifies the positive impact of VC on corporate innovation.

The paper …

Research On The Implementation Path Of Digital Transformation In Manufacturing Enterprises: A Case Study Of An Aluminum Deep Processing Company, Yanhong Zhang

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

Currently, the internal conditions and external environment for the development of China’s manufacturing industry are undergoing profound and complex changes, and face new opportunities and challenges. In this context, why do manufacturing enterprises need to urgently carry out digital transformation, and the motivations, paths, values and criteria for the success for digital transformation all need to be systematically analyzed and studied?

This paper takes a certain aluminum deep-processing company as an example, focusing on the development strategies of digital transformation in the manufacturing industry. A maturity model of digital transformation for aluminum deep-processing company is constructed through literature research, qualitative …

Distinctions Among Astronomy Lecture Demonstrations, Thomas Hockey

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Working With Forced Migrants In The Context Of Graduate Research Training, Alfonso Mercado, Frances R. Morales, Amanda Palomin, Andy U. Torres, Amanda Venta

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

Researchers, including graduate students, who work with refugees and asylum seekers are exposed to narratives of torture, trauma, loss, and distress. This article features the testimonies of the authors as doctoral students and mental health researchers-in-training—as well as their supervisors—regarding their research with the immigrant community in an underserved area on the Texas U.S.–Mexico border, a popular migratory entry point for Central American immigrants seeking asylum in the United States. This article aimed to bear witness to the emotional impact that working with forced migrants may have on researchers by describing the experiences of doctoral students conducting research with asylum …

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Anger, And Violence Among Justice-Involved Youth: A Network Analysis, Nan Li, Matt Shelton, Elena L. Grigorenko

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a complex construct that can be viewed as a network of interconnected adversities, with some interactions being substantially stronger than others. However, relatively little is known about the complex interactions between adversities in justice-involved youth (JIY). Moreover, even less is known about the pathways through which early adverse experiences contribute to violent offending.

Objective: The present study aimed to identify the most influential adverse event(s) within a network structure of adversity. It also investigated one of the pathways through which ACEs contributed to violent offending.

Participants and setting: We used archival data consisting of …

Amputation Eras, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

No abstract provided.

The Hidden Cost Of Using Time Series Aggregation For Modeling Low-Carbon Industrial Energy Systems: An Investors’ Perspective, Markus Fleschutz

Publications

Time series aggregation (TSA) is commonly used in energy system optimization to reduce model complexity and computational expenses by selecting periods to represent the entire time series. TSA’s accuracy has traditionally been assessed by comparing the objective values between the original and TSA models (assumed error). However, evaluating TSA from an investor’s standpoint involves analyzing the performance of TSA-based energy system designs using the original time series. Therefore, we introduce the hidden error and total error, novel error metrics, to evaluate the financial implications of TSA through backtesting the TSA-based system designs using the original time series. Our analysis extends …

Integrating The Interconnections Between Groundwater And Land Surface Processes Through The Coupled Nasa Land Information System And Parflow Environment, Fadji Z. Maina, Dan Rosen, Peyman Abbaszadeh, Chen Yang, Sujay V. Kumar, Matthew Rodell, Reed Maxwell

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Understanding the interactions between the atmosphere, the land, and the subsurface is fundamental to hydrology and is critical for a better assessment of the impacts of climate change and human management on hydrological systems. However, many land surface models simplify the subsurface hydrology and thereby these interactions. In this study, we couple the land surface model Noah‐MP included in the NASA Land Information System (LIS) with the integrated hydrologic model ParFlow (ParFlow‐LIS) using the Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF) and the National United Operational Prediction Capability (NUOPC). This coupling improves the simulation of water and energy cycle processes by adding …

Risk-Based Methodology For Structural Evaluation Of Bridge-Sized Culverts, David Yang, Kevin White, Timothy Wood

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

This report presents the results of the project sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), “Risk Based Methodology for Structural Evaluation of Bridge-Sized Culverts”. The goal of this project was to develop general methodology to (a) quantify uncertainty, especially live load uncertainty, unique to bridge-sized RC box culverts and (b) analyze and calibrate reliability of culverts rated under different rating loads. Over 344 combinations of culvert designs and backfill depths were analyzed based on the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation as well as the three-dimensional finite element models (FEMs) of the soil-culvert systems. For each combination, a wide range of …

Revised Draft Final 2022 Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Sampling: Bres No. 158 Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

We Need To Talk: Modernizing Attorney-Client Jail Communications, Cynthia Alkon

University of Richmond Law Review

Attorney-client jail phone calls, video calls, and emails are all routinely recorded and monitored by jails, with numerous examples of jails and private telecommunications providers giving those recordings and emails to law enforcement and prosecutors. This widespread failure to protect the confidentiality of attorney-client communications prevents lawyers from being able to enjoy easy, quick, and regular communications with their clients. In practice, and despite the ever-expanding communication methods in the outside world, those held in jails in this country while their criminal cases are pending are effectively stuck in the nineteenth century when the only way to communicate was in …

Investing In Limb Preservation: A Case Report In Avoiding Bilateral Amputation In A Vasculopathy Patient, Stephanie N. Campbell, Craig J. Verdin, Heather V. Tran, Nikita Gambhir

School of Podiatric Medicine Publications

Limb salvage and prosthetics play vital roles in restoring function and mobility for patients with severe injuries or metabolic conditions. Limb salvage involves surgical techniques aimed at preserving a limb rather than resorting to amputation, while prosthetics provide artificial devices to replace lost limbs. Key considerations for limb salvage include restoring a functional foot, maintaining patient independence, minimizing hospitalizations, and avoiding bilateral lower limb amputations.

Introduction 17(1) 2025, Rosalind Latiner Raby

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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Introduction: 2024 State Of The Field Report, Rosalind Latiner Raby

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

International Higher Education: A Discussion On The College Experience For International Students Who Identify As Lgbt+ And Development Of An Interview Tool, Jacob W. Werst, Brandon B. Million

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Culture Difference: Perceptions Of Student Engagement Of Chinese International Graduate Students At A Canadian University, Meng Xiao

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

An All-Hazards Return On Investment (Roi) Model To Evaluate Us Army Installation Resilient Strategies, Gregory S. Parnell, Robert Curry, Eric Specking, Anthony Beger, Randy Buchanan, Susan Wolters, John P. Richards, Patrick R. Ables

Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

The paper describes our project to develop, verify, and deploy an All-Hazards Return of Investment (ROI) model for the U. S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to provide army installations with a decision support tool for evaluating strategies to make existing installation facilities more resilient. The need for increased resilience to extreme weather caused by climate change was required by U.S. code and DoD guidance, as well as an army strategic plan that stipulated an ROI model to evaluate relevant resilient strategies. During the project, the ERDC integrated the University of Arkansas designed model into a new army …

Radical Restorative Justice: Reflections On Conflict, Trauma, And Hope In Chicagoland Schools, Amy J. Cohen, Uma Blanchard

Cardozo Law Review

This Article tracks how abolitionist and reformist debates are unfolding within urban schools’ attempts to smash the school-to-prison pipeline. We document how Chicago-area public school teachers are grappling with new restorative justice programs and their complex and divergent sociopolitical and institutional meanings. Drawing on over forty qualitative interviews with teachers, we illustrate how difficult widespread implementation of new conflict resolution mechanisms, in the name of restorative justice, are turning out to be. We analyze how teachers are interpreting restorative justice practices and the challenges they involve for students, educators, and school administrators who learn and teach and work in hierarchical …

Expanding The Healthy Project: Assessing Health Literacy And Health Information Navigational Skills In High School Youth, Isaac Perez, John Ronnau, Eron Manusov

MEDI 9331 Scholarly Activities Clinical Years

Addressing the gaps identified by previous health literacy assessments in the Rio Grande Valley, this study evaluated an educational intervention aiming to enhance eHealth literacy among adolescents at a Title I high school by incorporating peer-to-peer education that targeted state educational standards for high school health science courses. Results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in students' mean eHEALS scores by 6.56%, notably in using online health resources effectively. However, students' abilities to critically evaluate health information showed less improvement. Although statistically significant, the practical relevance of these improvements on students' real-world health-seeking behaviors requires further investigation, pointing to the necessity …

The Impact Of Electronic Word-Of-Mouth Marketing (Ewom) Acceptance On Purchase Intentions For Household Products On Tiktok Shop, Giang Nguyen Thi Phuong, Huong Ngo Thi Thanh, Nhu Tran Thi Huynh, Tan Thai Dong

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This article aims to discover the influence of Electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on consumer purchase intentions within the context of TikTok Shop, with particular attention given to household products. The motivation behind this study is to explain key variables that determine the role of eWOM as a major driver of consumer behavior in the digital market. A detailed model was also recommended to clearly establish how information perceived as useful and reader attitudes towards shared content influence purchasing behaviors. Conducting a mixed-methods investigation, this study aims at collecting the necessary data on 500 consumers from Ho Chi Minh City, …

Comparison Between The Partial Least Squares Method And Principal Components Using Genetic Algorithm With An Application, Hayder Osman Hussein, Rabab Abdul Rida Al-Bakri

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The problem of multicollinearity among independent variables in a regression model was addressed in this study using Partial Least Squares (PLS) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The influence exerted by multicollinearity can deteriorate the results of regression modeling; that is, it makes the traditional technique OLS less reliable. The research is centered on applying advanced algorithms for Partial Least Squares (SIMPL and O-PLS) as well as for PCA (NIPALS and SVD) on real-life data scenarios, as well as integrating genetic algorithm (GAs) with these algorithms to optimize predictive performance. The relative efficiency of these methods is evaluated primarily through the …

Strategic Leadership And Their Impact On The Quality Of Work Life: An Analytical Study In The Directorate Of Intelligence And Counter-Terrorism, Omar Abdul Rasool Abdul Karim, Tala Asim Faiq

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The present study investigates the linkage between strategic leadership practices and quality of work life (QWL) within the Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Directorate. Data was drawn from 115 freshly acquired respondents from senior and middle management by means of a multi-item questionnaire. The analysis that follows - SPSS, AMOS and SMART PLS V.4 - shows that the Directorate's clear defining of strategic direction and decisive decision making largely affects QWL. The study deduces critical issues pertaining to strategic leadership towards the improvement of work conditions and job security and human capital development where all will lead to better performance by the …

The Role Of Inspirational Leadership In Succession Planning - An Analytical Study In The First Rusafa Education/Baghdad, Mahmoud Shaker Mahmoud, Mohammed Yaseen Raheem

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This paper investigates the effect of motivation leadership on the performance of succession planning in the Ministry of Education / the First Rusafa Education/ Baghdad. The data was collected for the employees, which was analyzed using the inspirational leadership model. Other dimensions like creating inspiration for followers, future vision, communication, teamwork and mutual trust are also emphasized. The study shows that in order to realize optimal results, there needs to be constant support and supervision from the management. There were problems that were traced in the internal communication that led to this phenomenon. The role of an inspiring leader who …

The Effect Of Psychological Capital On Professional Compatibility: Analytical Research In The General Directorate Of Administrative Affairs, The Headquarters Of The Ministry Of Education, Arwa Qais Ahmed, Khaled Mahdi Saleh

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research explores psychological capitals influence on professional compatibility among its employees in the General Directorate for Administrative Affairs, Ministry of Education, Iraq. Psychological states include self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and flexibility, which are essential in preparing employees so they can adjust accordingly to their professional roles. In addition, it will examine professional compatibility through some of its dimensions such as the nature of work, work environment, relationships with colleagues, and relationships with supervisors. The research showed a strong impact of positive psychological characteristics, including a proactive attitude and resilience, in the adaptability of an individual in the diversity of workplace …

Organizational Immunity And Its Role In Institutional Excellence: An Exploratory Study From Employees' Perspectives At The Oil Products Distribution Company / Ministry Of Oil, Huda Qasim Saeed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This research study investigates the impact of organizational immunity on the attainment of institutional excellence at the Oil Products Distribution Company of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil. The components that encapsulate organizational immunity include but are not limited to organizational learning, organizational memory, and organizational DNA, which together empower the organization for adaptive response in the face of challenges and the resilience to bounce back. From here, an institution is expected to demonstrate excellence in leadership, in human resources, in service quality, and in organizational culture. The study further states that there is a positive significant relationship between the tenets …

Analysis And Measurement Of Investment In The Industrial Sector And Its Impact On Unemployment In Iraq For The Period (2004-2022), Haitham Abdul Hussein Kadim, Lawrence Yahiya Saleh Al- Kubaisi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The study scrutinizes the influence that industrial investment has on unemployment rates in Iraq during the years ranging from 2004 to 2022. Employing the ARDL econometric model, the study analyzes and interprets the net as well as foreign investments and their concomitant relationship with unemployment. The findings reveal a significant and direct qualitative relationship between investment in the industrial sector and unemployment, showing that increased investment in this sector will, indeed, decrease the unemployment level. This has managed to emphasize the importance of an industrial sector in the absorption of surplus labor and contributions to gross domestic product (GDP). Further, …