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2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship Showcase, Lynn University

United Nations Millennium Fellowship Showcase

2025 United Nations Millennium Fellows:

• Amira Shiwraj
• Amit Yarlagadda
• Ana Bhattacharjee
• Arantza Espinoza Valencia
• Danielle Shapiro
• Emma Steinweiss
• Gisselle Thomas
• Jorge Suarez La Torre
• Juan Vazquez-Valderas
• Milani Ellis
• Nya Bowen
• Sofia Curiel Alvarez
• Sofia Dajer
• Tristan Posada
• Vivika Arocho

Office Of Grants And Research Services Awards 2024-2025, Office Of Grants And Research Services, Seton Hall University

Office of Grants and Research Annual Reports

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Office Of Grants And Research Services Submissions 2024-2025, Office Of Grants And Research Services, Seton Hall University

Office of Grants and Research Annual Reports

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Flexural Post-Cracking Performance Of Macro Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Super Workable Concrete Influenced By Shrinkage-Reducing Admixture, Jingjie Wei, Nima Farzadnia, Kamal H. Khayat

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Most literature has focused on the effect of shrinkage-reducing admixture (SRA) in shrinkage mitigation resistance of concrete. This study aims to examine the impact of SRA on the efficiency of macro synthetic fibers (MSF) in enhancing the flexural post-cracking behavior of fiber-reinforced super workable concrete (FR-SWC). A comparative analysis of the influence of fiber combinations on the flexural post-cracking behavior of beams is also included. Results showed that a higher dosage of SRA, particularly at 5 % by mass of binder, had a noticeable negative impact on flexural post-cracking performance of beams while exhibiting positive effect on workability and shrinkage …

Active Phytoextraction Of Toluene Shifts The Microbiome And Enhances Degradation Capacity In Hybrid Poplar, Michael Benisrael, Dasiel Obregon, Philipp Wanner, Jeremy Fernandes, Joel G. Burken, Ramon Aravena, Beth L. Parker, Elizabeth A. Haack, David T. Tsao, Kari E. Dunfield

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Hybrid poplars are widely recognized for their effectiveness in remediating subsurface aromatic hydrocarbon contaminants, including benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene isomers (BTEX). While BTEX compounds are frequently found in the transpiration streams of poplars at contaminated sites, the microbial dynamics within these trees, particularly in response to hydrocarbon exposure, remain underexplored. This study utilized high-throughput amplicon sequencing to investigate the trunk microbiome in hybrid poplars at a field-scale toluene phytoremediation site. Across the plant growth season (spring to late summer), we observed a significant seasonal increase in bacterial diversity and richness, particularly in trees located in areas with the highest …

Innovative Air Convection Embankment For Cold/Arctic Region Low-Volume Roads, Hanli Wu, Jenny Liu, Xiong Zhang, Steve Saboundjian

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Roadbed thaw settlement is a unique challenge for the durability of low-volume roads (LVRs) in permafrost regions. Air convection embankment (ACE) is an effective technique that acts as a semi-heat-transfer system to control temperature variation and reduce the thaw depth of subsoil. However, limited by the shortage of the necessary crushed rocks within a short distance, building an ACE in Alaska, U.S., is prohibitively expensive. Previous studies identified the feasibility of using cellular concrete for ACE and determined the optimized thickness of the cellular concrete aggregate interlayer for ACE. However, the economic efficiency and thermal and mechanical performance of the …

Remenet: A Memory-Enhanced Gan Model For Intrusion Detection In Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems, Xin Wang, Lianbo Ma, Sajal K. Das, Zhonghua Liu

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Ensuring the safety and reliability of Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems (T-CPS) is critical. However, the increasing interconnectedness of T-CPS exposes them to sophisticated cyberattacks, necessitating robust intrusion detection systems (IDS) to safeguard against evolving threats. This paper aims to enhance the security of T-CPS by addressing two key challenges: effective anomaly detection and handling imbalanced datasets in intrusion detection tasks. In this paper, we propose ReMeNet (Reconstruction Memory Network), a novel intrusion detection model that combines a memory module with a GAN-based architecture to enhance anomaly detection and data reconstruction. To address the challenge of imbalanced datasets, we incorporate a Vector …

The Impact Of Audit Quality On Earnings Management In Publicly Listed U.S. Companies, Blessing Chidiebere Uwakwe, James N. Mohs

Accounting Faculty Publications

This study examined the effect of Audit quality on Earnings management of publicly listed US companies. The dependent variable; Earnings management, was measured using discretionary accruals, while the Independent Variable; Audit quality, was proxied by factors Auditor size (Big Four), audit fees, and auditor tenure. The study adopted a quantitative research design to investigate the relationship between audit quality and earnings management. A sample of publicly listed U.S. companies was selected from the SandP 500 index, spanning a period of five years (e.g., 2018-2022). Financial data were sourced from publicly available databases such as SEC filings, annual reports, and audit …

Exploring Factors Influencing Posttraumatic Growth Among Nurses: A Path Analysis, Shinhi Han, Hee Sun Kang, Koun Eum, Kathleen Karsten, Faith Armstrong

Publications and Research

Introduction: Persistent exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic has subjected frontline nurses to heightened levels of collective traumatic syndromes, including stress, burnout, and emotional distress. Resilience and self-compassion may serve as protective factors in mitigating stress and burnout stemming from the pandemic. Moreover, these factors may contribute to posttraumatic growth (PTG), which has been recognized as a potential outcome for nurses caring for patients. This study aimed to investigate the factors contributing to PTG among registered nurses, with perceived stress, burnout, resilience, and self-compassion.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational survey used convenience sampling with 228 registered nurses from New York. Data were …

Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights (Srhr) In Climate Policies And Frameworks, Regenerate Africa, Population Council, Msi Reproductive Choices, Margaret Pyke Trust

Climate and Environmental Changes

The integration of SRHR—a cornerstone of women and girls’ empowerment—and human rights, has been recognised by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), among others, as a fundamental pathway to climate resilient development and as an important multi-sectoral approach to climate adaptation and resilience building for individuals and communities. This document compiles several country experiences of integrating SRHR into climate policies and frameworks, thus responding to the urgent need to understand the experiences of countries that have made progress, ensure scaling up and accountability regarding these important commitments to improve the lives of women and girls in the face of …

Submission To Ireland’S Electoral Commission- An Coimisiún Toghcháin’S Consultation On Education And Public Engagement Strategy, Brendan K. O'Rourke, Ewan Macdonald, Richard Woodward

Other Resources

An Coimisiún Toghcháin’s establishment and its work is very welcome in a world where democracy is being buffeted by many forces that are undermining it. There is a lack of trust and trustworthiness in the media (O’Neill, 2018). The public sphere is being fractured in the splintering niches of media (Nechushta,2024), in the filter bubbles, echo chambers & behavioural manipulations of the online world (Nguyen, 2020; Zuboff, 2022) and in the increasingly homosocial interactions of most people’s everyday face-to-face encounters. This submission uses, in addressing some of the main issues in democratic participation, the concept of the ‘endarkenment’ danger in …

Nobocap: Unlocking Mdr/Ivdr Regulations For Innovators In Europe, Graham Gavin, Claire Brougham

Conference Papers

The NoBoCap project (nobocap.eu) is aimed at addressing some of the challenges encountered by both SMEs and Notified Bodies across the EU. It is a multi-organizational consortium including universities, a Notified Body, and Bio-health and Innovation Hubs and Clusters. The NoBoCap project has several work packages focussed on:• Design and delivery of funded short-term courses.• Creating a dedicated NB job board.• Design and delivery of funded university accredited modules.• Design and development of e-tools to support manufacturers.• Develop a community platform to act as a voice for start-ups and SMEs

Student Research Symposium Presentation Template, Haley F. Wicklein, Globe U.S. Coordination Office

Resources

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2025 Virtual Student Research Symposium Peer Review Slideshow, Globe U.S. Coordination Office

Resources

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Srs Code Of Conduct, Globe U.S. Coordination Office

Resources

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Srs "Do" Guide, Haley F. Wicklein, Globe U.S. Coordination Office

Resources

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Better Together: Improving Youth Mental Health Through Dv Intervention, Melanie Alvarez, Rajan Bell, Katie Lopez Vasquez, Caleb Oppong, Zori Cooper

DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)

Domestic Violence, forms of abuse that occur at home, significantly and negatively impacts the long-term physical, emotional, and mental health of those who experience and witness it. Child victims face a harder time coping with their trauma as they lack access to supportive resources, the autonomy to utilize those resources, and not knowing there are available support systems in the first place. And in socio-economically disadvantaged areas in D.C. like Wards 7 & 8, the gap in access is even greater. To address this disparity, we’ve developed Better Together: a peer mentorship program focusing on supporting child victims of domestic …

Student Research Symposia Peer Review Badges And Descriptions, Globe U.S. Coordination Office, Lisa Addis

Resources

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Uncovering Libraries Instagram Engagement, Kenneth Saito

Library Research Scholars Program Spring 2025

The Binghamton University Libraries utilizes its Instagram platform to engage its audience to share information regarding its resources and services. Current research suggests elements such as color grading, scenic backgrounds, and maintaining a proper online social media presence affect how Instagram users engage with content. However, additional elements such as audience type and how they engage with content may factor into the Libraries’ reach on their platform. This project seeks to identify how the Libraries Instagram platform can maximize engagement based on their audience needs and identified interaction behavior. A literature review determined that a qualitative survey is the best …

Health Science Book Club For Cultural Competency, Yu X. Liu

Library Research Scholars Program Spring 2025

This Library Research Scholars project was designed to supplement cultural competence in health science education by developing a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-focused library collection and book club for Binghamton University’s health science programs. The project begins with a comprehensive literature review to identify how DEI resources can enhance cultural competence in health science education.

Based on this literature review, a curated book list will be developed using criteria that prioritize diverse authorship, representation of historically marginalized communities, and coverage of topics in cultural humility, health equity, and inclusive clinical practices. To further promote the collection, a library guide will …

Volume 49 (2025), Canada-United States Law Journal

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Conference Speakers, Canada-United States Law Journal

Canada-United States Law Journal

Proceedings…48th CUSLI annual conferrence

Closing Remarks, Chios Carmody

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Welcome And Opening Remarks, Amb. Mark Green, Stephen Petras

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Panel I: Intellectual Property, Copyright, And Ai, Stephen D. Burns, Jamie Simpson, Heather West, Stephen Paille

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Panel Ii: Disinformation, Deepfakes, And The Law, Rachel Freedman Lyngaas, Michael Cass-Antony

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Returning To School After A Pandemic And The Lived Experiences Of 9-12 Grade Athletic Coaches On Student-Athlete Success, Louie Vallejo

Dissertations

Purpose: This phenomenological examination examines ninth-12th grade athletic coaches’ perceptions of the impact on athletes returning to athletic competition after being online during the pandemic for 2 years with regard to behavior, athletic achievement, attitude, and social connections.

Methodology: This qualitative study interviewed athletic coaches in the Tri-County Athletic Conference in Central California. Semi structured open-ended interview questions were the main source of data collection. Data were coded and the researcher analyzed the data for themes and patterns, and the results were validated through the interrater process by an experienced researcher.

Findings: After analyzing data, codes, and themes, the researcher …

A Rhetorical Analysis Of Allyson Felix’S Commencement Speech At Usc In 2022., Silvia Solares

Communication 300 Papers

This paper looks at Allyson Felix’s 2022 commencement speech at the University of Southern California using the neo-Aristotelian method. Felix is a USC graduate and Olympic track star. During this commencement speech she shared her personal story about finding her voice and standing up for what she believes in. She was a very successful track and field athlete with many sponsors. She found her voice especially when it came to speaking out about pregnancy discrimination in sports. She explained clearly and with much detail how her experience with Nike led her to push for policy changes that now help other …

A Moonshot In An Uncertain Time, Griffin Thomas Brown

Communication 300 Papers

This is a rhetorical analysis of John F. Kennedy’s speech at Rice University given on September 12th, 1962. This speech was chosen because of its cultural and temporal significance, and it has been analyzed in a myriad of ways according to the surrounding texts within the COMM 300 framework. The paper contains a synopsis of the rhetorical situation at the time, as well as an analysis of the speech using the 5 canons, symbolic convergence theory, and visual perspectives. Kennedy’s speech is deconstructed, and his juxtaposition of pride and careful optimism is studied intently below. In addition, Kennedy’s argument surrounding …

Rhetoric And Gender Equality In Emma Watson's Heforshe Speech, Alexa Ancheta

Communication 300 Papers

This paper looks at Emma Watson's 2014 HeForShe speech at the United Nations and how she used different speaking techniques to promote gender equality. As a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Watson used her fame to encourage both men and women to support feminism. The paper breaks down how Watson made her message clear using the Five Canons of Rhetoric, including how she organized her speech, used language, and connected with her audience. It also discusses how she used credibility, emotion, and logic to persuade people. The paper explores how Watson’s speech encouraged men, especially younger ones, to care about gender …