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Where Do New Englanders Buy Local Farm Food And How Often?, Cindy (Luyue) Zheng, Olivia Burton, Hannah Stokes-Ramos, Jessica Carson, Isaac Sohn Leslie, Analena B. Bruce

Faculty Publications

We conducted a population-based survey of food shopping attitudes and habits to inform decision-making about ways to expand market access for New England’s food producers; these findings can be generalized to the adult population of New England. Our research shows that more than half of New Englanders say farm stores or stands, farmers’ markets and retail stores are easily available to them, but they only shop occasionally at these places, indicating other barriers may limit participation. To understand potential barriers, we conducted 35 interviews with New Hampshire adult residents between June and November of 2023, capturing a diverse range of …

The Disaggregation Of Platform Labor: Theorizing Skin Tone Work In The Black Influencer Beauty Economy, Ta’Les Love

Open Access Publishing Support Funded Articles

Research on the beauty influencer economy highlights the role that racism plays in platform labor, as race is a prominent determinant in the hierarchy of influencers. While the literature on beauty influencers reveals the multi-faceted labor necessary for success in the genre, less attention is given to the ways that skin tone discrimination—or colorism—defines one’s subject position as a beauty influencer. I argue that skin tone is an identity characteristic that ultimately multiplies the labor required of beauty influencers, particularly for Black women with darker complexions. The extra labor required of persons from a marginalized subject position within a marginalized …

Overturning Roe V. Wade And Pre-Medical Students’ Views And Medical School Choices, Emma J. Hastings, M. Courtney Hughes

Faculty Articles, Papers, and Other Scholarship

The overturning of Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022) has led to varying abortion laws across states in the U.S., potentially influencing medical education choices. While some research has examined abortion policy changes and medical residencies and fellowship decisions, none has investigated abortion policy and medical school decisions. This study aims to determine whether pre-medical students’ personal views on abortion influence their willingness to attend medical schools in states where abortion is illegal at all stages EXCEPT to save the life of the mother. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to pre-medical organizations at the two …

Utilizing 16s Rna Sequencing To Identify Bacterial Species Colonizing Lame Birds With Bacterial Chondronecrosis With Osteomyelitis, Kara Hoover, Andi Asnayanti, Adnan Alrubaye

2025 Research Poster Competition

Poultry lameness has become prevalent in recent years due to high growth rates in broiler chickens. Bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO), the main cause of lameness, is characterized by necrosis of the femur and tibia in afflicted birds. Heavier birds are more susceptible to bacterial stress in these regions due to increased pressure on their growth plates. BCO lameness poses both ethical and financial threats to the poultry industry, as up to 15% of flocks can become affected during outbreaks. The purpose of this experiment was to identify bacterial species present in birds with BCO lameness. 1,800 chicks were randomly …

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Somatic Symptoms, And Athletic Injury Among Collegiate Student-Athletes, Samuel Aswegan

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Probiotic Supplementation In Ruminants: A Sustainable Alternative For Enhancing Health, Milk Production, And Rumen Function, Jovahna Williams

Research Papers

This paper examines the effects of probiotic supplementation on ruminant animals, with emphasis on several key areas including ruminant animal health, milk production, rumen microbial profile, microbial protein synthesis and diversity, and patterns of rumen fermentation. As global interest in economically and biologically sustainable alternatives to antibiotics continues to grow, probiotics have emerged as promising candidates for improving livestock productivity while promoting animal and consumer welfare.

The primary objectives of this paper are to evaluate the specific effects and benefits of different probiotic strains in ruminants, to assess their potential as replacements for traditional growth-promoting substances such as fermentation enhancers …

Comparisons Of Major Healthcare Systems In Europe And The United States Through The 20th And 21st Century, Isaac Shaw

Research Papers

This paper examines how healthcare systems have been created in four countries, the USSR (and then Russia post 1991), Poland, Germany and the United States, how they changed throughout the decades, their efficacy, as well as focusing on aspects such as funding, budget allocation, care quality, and the overall structure of the system. These cases were chosen to give a contrast between the development and subsequent abandonment of the Soviet Semashko system which proposed an entirely state ran and centralized program that was imposed on other Soviet Bloc Countries and the United States’ decentralized employer led health insurance system. Germany …

Molecular Interactions Between The Shellfish Pathogen Vibrio Coralliilyticus Re22 And The Probiont Phaeobacter Inhibens S4sm, Jessica Coppersmith

Open Access Dissertations

Oyster larvae aquaculture is an important industry, both economically and environmentally, helping to create sustainable food systems by supplying seed oysters to farms, and also to restoration projects aimed at building coastal resilience and improving water quality by rejuvenating wild populations. However, oyster larvae are highly susceptible to rapid mortality events, crashes, which can seriously impact the industry. One source of these crashes in hatchery systems is vibriosis, caused by pathogenic species of Vibrio bacteria that are ubiquitous in temperate coastal waters, and with rising surface water temperatures their prevalence and virulence are increasing. To prevent these larval crashes from …

Ward 5 Asset Mapping Report, Molly Schnoke, Kristen A. Blazek, Jack Yochum, Erika Shinn

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

The Center for Economic Development at the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, Cleveland State University was contracted by Cleveland City Councilperson Richard Starr to provide an accounting of assets and strengths in Cleveland’s Ward 5. The research team conducted interviews with stakeholders throughout the Ward, spoke to residents at community meetings, and conducted a survey of residents to better understand what challenges and opportunities residents and stakeholders felt were important for consideration in the planning of new projects and programs, support for existing services, and to provide guidance to the Councilperson for resource and funding considerations. This work …

Searching Effectively: Basic Principles And Practical Tips For Better Results, Roy E. Brown

VCU Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications

This handout updates Doing a Good Search: Basic Rules and Search Tips, originally published in 2024. It outlines the basic principles of doing a good search, from identifying a topic and formulating a clear question to selecting and searching at least two databases. It also includes information on Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), subject headings, and Google Scholar. New to this iteration of the document are best practices for using artificial intelligence in literature and evidence searches.

Remember: Searching is an iterative process, which involves repeated cycles of refinement. Your approach will shift depending on the specific question you're trying …

16 Types Of Listening (Infographic), Cassandra Savukinas

B. The Art of Listening

An infographic based on J.W. Williams' book, Listening Skills Training. Listening is described as Helpful (Attentive Listening), Problematic (Discriminative Listening), or Depends (Critical Listening). Includes short descriptions of each. Two versions of the infographic are in the same file, one with more color and one with less (for using less printer ink).

Improving Concentration -- Three Techniques, Lauren Martins

A. Listening in Class and in Professional Settings

A one-page infographic based on the work of Clifford G. Schuette and others. The three techniques for improving concentration are especially important for classrooms and professional settings. These techniques are:

Be Here Now

The Spider

Worry Time

Residual Present Sense Impressions And Excited Utterances In The Social Media Age, Gary Dunn

Penn State Law Review (2003 - Present)

No abstract provided.

The Patent Industry Versus Ebay, Christopher Storm

Penn State Law Review (2003 - Present)

No abstract provided.

The Paradox Of Financial Competence In Tourism Smes In West Africa: Accounting Knowledge, Gender, And Tax Bribery Risk In Ghana And Sierra Leone, Ersem Karadag, Melih Madanoglu

Journal of Hospitality Financial Management

This study examines the paradox of financial competence among tourism SMEs in West Africa, where business owners’ expertise in accounting and finance, rather than shielding firms from corruption, may increase their exposure to tax bribery. Using firm-level data from Ghana and Sierra Leone, the analysis reveals that financially competent entrepreneurs are more likely to face bribery requests due to increased transparency and visibility in extractive institutional environments. Logistic regression results show a positive association between financial competence and bribery exposure, with the effect amplified for women-owned firms. The findings highlight a behavioral and institutional mechanism in which competence, signaling financial …

The Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report, Quarter 4, 2025, Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg Micropolitan Reports

The Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report is created by the Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) at Pittsburg State University.

Annual Report Town Of Salisbury, New Hampshire 2024., Salisbury Town Representatives

Salisbury, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Seeing Her, Wanting Her: Postfeminist Desire And Its Contradictions In Zendaya’S Magazine Covers, Sophia Shelley

International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

This article examines Zendaya’s modelling evolution as a case study to explore how a postfeminist critique and psychoanalysis can illuminate the contradictory nature of women’s advertising. My analysis compares Zendaya’s covers in Seventeen (2012) and Essence (2020), emphasizing the stark differences in aesthetics, where Seventeen conforms to ideals of (white) femininity, and in opposition, Essence centres around Black femininity and desire. By situating Zendaya as both a gendered and racialized ‘other,’ the intricate dynamics of femininity, race, and age in media portrayals are made visible. I argue that Zendaya’s image is sold through postfeminist ideals of empowerment, choice, and sexuality …

Effects Of Added Vestibular Noise On Blindfolded Locomotor Veering, Russell J. Carmichael, Allison Sam, Philip K. Schot Phd

International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

BACKGROUND: Nearly every fundamentally healthy human, regardless of fitness, age, or gender is incapable of walking in a perfectly straight line when visual information is removed. This is known as veering. Many different potential causes have been examined, but the most persuasive explanation is that without visual input, sensory interference (or noise) accumulates and causes random motor output errors. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine veering behavior during blindfolded walking when added vestibular noise (vibration) was applied to the skull at select locations. METHODS: A handheld massager attached at the top of the head or over one …

Annual Report Town Of Center Harbor, New Hampshire For Year Ending December 31, 2024, Center Harbor Town Representatives

Center Harbor, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

A Case Of Unusual Hip Pain In An Adolescent Female Athlete, Joshua Clark Md, Mph, Dimitry Belogorodsky Do, Ms

Sports Medicine Division

No abstract provided.

Non-Traumatic Wrist Pain In A Toddler, Kelli Nayak Md, Matthew Grady

Sports Medicine Division

No abstract provided.

Declining Miles In An Amateur Runner, Bridget Smith Md, Dimitry Belogorodsky Do, Ms

Sports Medicine Division

No abstract provided.

Young Professionals, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Young Professionals

No abstract provided.

Sunshine Laws Cast A Dark Shadow On Democracy, Elizabeth Stephani

Wyoming Law Review

A group of people keenly aware of government corruption and the consequences of concentrated power created the United States Constitution. Flowing from the Founders’ fear of another King, the U.S. Constitution designed public institutions to be accountable to the people through the separation of powers. While the separation of powers remains the bedrock of American democracy, laws like the Wyoming Public Records Act (Wyoming Sunshine Law) allow for harmful overlaps in government powers. This Article begins by assessing federal legal frameworks for open records requests incorporated in the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Next, the Article compares and contrasts Wyoming’s …

The National Firearms Act Is An Unconstitutional Tax, Charles K. Eldred

Wyoming Law Review

The National Firearms Act (NFA) regulates certain firearms (most importantly, short-barreled rifles and suppressors) under the taxing power. The Supreme Court upheld it as such in the 1930s. But those precedents are subject to attack under Heller and Bruen, since the NFA taxes the exercise of constitutional rights the earlier precedents did not recognize—and does so without any historical precedent. Moreover, consideration of rarely considered limitations on the taxing power that the Supreme Court reaffirmed in Sebelius leads to the conclusion that several provisions of the NFA violate the taxing power, independent of any Second Amendment concerns. In sum, the …

Expanding Whose Voices Are Included In Academic Publishing About Student Services, Alison Cook-Sather

Education Program Faculty Research and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

2025 Projects Day Booklet, Seattle University

Projects Day Booklets

No abstract provided.

Syntax, Newsletter Of The Suffolk University English Department, Issue 15, Spring 2025, English Department

Syntax Newsletter of the Suffolk University English Department

No abstract provided.

How Much Glass Can I Break Before They Fire Me? Negotiating Ethically-Constructive Education In A Fractured Political Landscape, Mya Scarlato, Katie Kelly

Faculty Works

Amid the myriad of political disagreements that arise among collective identity groups vying for space within the educational curriculum, we offer in this article a theoretical framework through which we argue that schools are uniquely positioned to serve as spaces in which students can negotiate the ethical and moral selves of their choosing. Drawing upon the work from educational philosopher Maxine Greene (1988) and ethics philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah (2005), we suggest that 1) the development or ‘becoming’ of one’s identity is an ethical endeavour, 2) negotiating identity space in both education and society at large is a moral endeavour, …