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Scotus At The Bat: Touching Base With Baseball’S Antitrust Exemption, Porter Y. Schenewark

BYU Law Review

In the longstanding debate surrounding Major League Baseball’s exemption from federal antitrust laws, recent legal developments and Supreme Court dynamics call for a reexamination of the Supreme Court’s 1922 Federal Baseball decision. Drawing parallels between the Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the potential reconsideration of Baseball’s exemption, this paper explores the factors at play and the implications for the future of the sport.

Through the Court’s framework of five factors as used in Dobbs, the paper evaluates the nature of the Court’s error, the quality of reasoning, workability, effect on other areas of law, …

Stand-Ins: Causes And Consequences Of Temporary Leadership, Anne Joseph O’Connell

BYU Law Review

Hafen Lecture, BYU Law School, September 13, 2023.

Enhanced Lithological Mapping In Arid Crystalline Regions Using Explainable Ai And Multi-Spectral Remote Sensing Data, Hesham Morgan, Ali Elgendy, Amir Said, Mostafa Hashem, Wenzhao Li, Surendra Maharjan, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Lithological classification is essential for understanding the spatial distribution of rocks, especially in arid crystalline areas. Artificial intelligence (AI) recent advancements with multi-spectral satellite imagery have been utilized to enhance lithological mapping in these areas. Here we employed different AI models namely, Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest Classification (RFC), Logistic Regression, XGBoost, and K-nearest neighbors (KNN) for lithological mapping. This was followed by the application of explainable AI (XAI) for lithological discrimination (LD) which is still not widely explored. Based on the highest accuracy and F1 score of the previously mentioned models, RFC model outperformed all of them, and …

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2024-10-16 Totally Booked: Post Office [Contains Mention Of Sexual Assault], Dylan Berman

The Spectator Online

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The Quest For Resilience In Senior Graduating Student Nurses, Julia Dawn Crumley

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Abstract Background Turnover is a chronic phenomenon which has plagued nursing since Florence Nightingale’s time (West et al., 2007). Nursing has conducted research on resilience with the intent to find a way to support nurses (Fleming & Ledogar, 2008). There are multiple phenomena that may contribute to sustained resilience (Haase, & Phillips, 2017; Heinze et al., 2021; Rushton et al., 2021; Yilmaz, 2017) Objectives This study will examine the background of resilience and how it relates to new graduate nurse turnover. It will explore the concepts of resilience, spirituality through meaning and purpose in the workplace, moral resilience, ethical dilemmas, …

The Impact Of Explaining Vegetarian Meal Requests On The Affective Responses And Perceptions Of Meat Eaters, Emma Howard, Kate Laffan Dr

Articles

Social situations can present challenges for those looking to reduce or avoid eating meat. In an experimental vignette study with a large representative sample of 1,117 UK-based meat eaters, we explore affective responses to requests for vegetarian meals and perceptions of those making the request across four social situations: a BBQ, a pub, a restaurant dinner, and a dinner party. We examine moderators of these perceptions including whether the requester presents themselves as vegetarian or a meat restrictor and whether they cite health, environmental or no motives for their request. Overall, we find that these moderators have a greater impact …

Educators' Perceptions For Low Performance On Mathematics State Assessment Among High School Algebra Students With Learning Disabilities In An Alternative Education Program In California: An Explanatory Case Study, D. Sung Choe

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This case study addressed educators' perceptions regarding the low performance on state mathematics assessments among high school algebra students with learning disabilities in an alternative education program in a California school district. Vygotsky's theory on the zone of proximal development served as the overarching framework for mathematics content that students with learning disabilities in the alternative education environment should learn at various stages of chronological age. The central research question was: What are educators' perceptions of low performance on mathematics state assessments among high school algebra students with learning disabilities in an alternative education program in California? The methodology used …

Multi-Criteria Analysis Of Municipal Solid Wastes Treatment Scenarios: The Case Of Arusha City, Tanzania, Edwin N. Richard

Tanzania Journal of Science

Selection of the most effective municipal solid waste (MSW) treatment option is crucial for sustainable MSW management, but it remains a challenge in most cities of developing countries. More often, the decision-makers make the selection of the treatment options without economic (ECs), and environmental (ENCs) cost evaluations. Consequently, the selected technologies fail to suit the local conditions of the concerned areas and they become a high burden activity to manage. Therefore, this study aimed to use the multi-criteria analysis approach based on the ELECTRE method to analyse the most effective MSW treatment option in terms of ECs and ENCs costs …

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Moral Injury In Military Corrections, Jeremy Ryder Meyers

Masters Theses

Over the past thirty years moral injury has been a topic of concern regarding the behavioral and spiritual health of military members. Part of that work has given a voice to Vietnam veterans and the events they faced while in combat. Some of these events were acts of betrayal at the hands of another military member or their own. This act led to an injury to their moral code. Military chaplains may have morally injured soldiers in need of pastoral care as they serve. This includes soldiers working the military prisons like the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth. …

Stories Of The Re-Awakening, Joseph Cecil Broadbent

Masters Theses

The Present piece takes a look at the realms of the fantastical and vital elements that help to create a best seller. The creative piece is a brief look into a hopefully soon to be published Fantasy/Science Fiction Young Adult Teenage series. Brief insights are followed by a prologue and four book beginnings to welcome the reader into its world.

Ring Ring ... No Answer, No Warrant, No Problem? A Look Into A Hidden Cost Of Home Surveillance Technology, Lauren Cahill

San Diego Law Review

This Comment analyzes the exigent circumstance doctrine as applied to law enforcement’s obtainment of home surveillance data from a provider of such technology. Part II of this Comment provides a case study of one major home surveillance technology provider, Amazon Ring. This Comment uses Amazon Ring to analyze a broader range of issues that pertain not only to Amazon Ring, but to all home surveillance technology providers. Part III analyzes the relevant background law of the Fourth Amendment. Part IV describes the ways that law enforcement can currently obtain home surveillance data. It discusses how the third-party doctrine, which generally …

"Arbitrary And Fortuitous"? The Revival Of Territorialism In American Choice Of Law, Lea Brilmayer, Fred Halbhuber

San Diego Law Review

When the conflict of laws revolution swept away the First Restatement in the mid-twentieth century, it took with it many of the ideas associated with traditional choice of law theory. Territorialism was one such collateral casualty. The close association between territorialism and the disgraced First Restatement methodology made it an obvious target. However, the real problem was not territorialism but rather the First Restatement’s system of “vested rights,” its endorsement of a “general common law,” and its system of inflexible rules.

A more successful challenge to territorialism was the claim that territorialism produces “arbitrary and fortuitous” results. This assertion has …

Literal Falsity And The Role Of Social Media Influencers, Kelsey Tidgewell

San Diego Law Review

This Comment seeks to analyze and resolve the current circuit split and justify the solution based on changing forms of advertising through social media.

In addition, this Comment identifies certain categories of goods and services such as skincare, food and beverages, and medical products that warrant the presumption of materiality. Shifting the burden to the defendant for these particular categories would deter influencers and the companies who employ them from making potentially false and misleading statements about products and services that can affect a consumer’s physical wellbeing.

This Comment proceeds as follows: Part II provides background on the Lanham Act, …

The Pivotal Role Of Evaporation In Lake Water Isotopic Variability Across Space And Time In A High Arctic Periglacial Landscape, Pete D. Akers, Ben Kopec, Eric S. Klein, Hannah Bailey, Jeffrey M. Welker

Michigan Tech Publications

Rapidly changing climate is disrupting the High Arctic's water systems. As tracers of hydrological processes, stable water isotopes can be used for high quality monitoring of Arctic waters to better reconstruct past changes and assess future environmental threats. However, logistical challenges typically limit the length and scope of isotopic monitoring in High Arctic landscapes. Here, we present a comprehensive isotopic survey of 535 water samples taken in 2018 and 2019 of the lakes and other surface waters of the periglacial Pituffik Peninsula in far northwest Greenland. The δ18O, δ2H, and deuterium-excess values of these samples, representing 196 unique sites, grant …

Searching For The Radical Constitution, Robert L. Tsai

Faculty Scholarship

Due to its length and richness, The Constitutional Bind could be considered several books in one. It is a socialist critique of American political development that highlights the tradeoffs from incremental rather than transformational progress. It is also a partial intellectual history of radical and alternative constitutional theories marginalized by the set of ideas that came to rule. Finally, the book serves as an urgent plea for fellow citizens to give up the mesmerizing, yet frustratingly confining rhetoric of twentieth-century liberal constitutionalism.

Given Rana’s central objective of investigating the rise of the “creedal” approach to American constitutionalism, I believe it …

Molecular Mechanisms Of Biofilm Formation In Helicobacter Pylori, Hoda M Malaty, Yoshio Yamaoka, Muhammad Mifthussurur

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Biofilm formation in

METHODS: We conducted a literature review analysis of the published articles on the

RESULTS: The results showed that biofilm formation starts as adhesion and progresses through micro-colonies, maturation, and dispersion in a planktonic form. Moreover, specific genes modulate each phase of biofilm formation. Few studies have shown that mechanisms, such as quorum sensing and diffusible signal factors, enhance coordination among bacteria when switching from biofilm to planktonic states. Different protein expressions were also observed between planktonic and biofilm strains, and the biofilm architecture was supported by exopolysaccharides, extracellular DNA, and outer membrane vesicles.

CONCLUSIONS: This infrastructure …

Association Between Access To Healthcare Providers, Health Insurance, Income, Employment Status, And Aca Provision Based On Black Non-Hispanic And White Non- Hispanic, Motunrayo Arike Animashaun

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite significant advancements in healthcare delivery and policy reforms, disparities in access to healthcare services persist among different racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on these disparities remains debated. The purpose of this quantitative study was to utilize a secondary dataset from the Health and Medical Care Archive (HMCA) to examine the association between access to healthcare providers (dependent variable) and health insurance, income, employment status, and ACA provision (independent variables), based on Black non-Hispanic and White non-Hispanic between 2017 and 2020. The research questions investigated whether the ACA affected …

Influence Of Incomplete And Unverified Vote-By-Mail Ballots On Mail-In Voting, Susanne Lynne Timmons

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Vote-by-mail (VBM) ballots that were returned inaccurately during past general elections contributed to votes that were not counted in Florida. Since 2016, more than 600,000 mail ballots were not counted in the state; 73,000 were not counted in Broward County, Florida. The problem was that VBM ballots were returned as incomplete due to missing or mismatched signatures and not counted during the election processes. However, it was not known if this issue impacted voter perceptions of VBM voting. The public choice theory was the theoretical framework. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain an understanding of voter perceptions …

Teachers’ Experiences Of Applying Transcaring Strategies With Secondary English Language Learners In Online Spaces, Rosa Haydee Addis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

English language learners (ELLs) have struggled with learning a new language and content online within the U.S. school system. The research problem on which this study was based was that because ELLs have unique cultural and linguistic challenges while learning online, a better understanding of teachers’ experiences of how transcaring strategies are applied in online learning spaces for secondary ELLs was needed. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore teachers’ experiences of applying transcaring strategies with secondary ELLs in online spaces. Garrison’s community of inquiry was the conceptual framework, in which the research question related to the …

Absent Fathers And The Propensity Of Criminal Behaviors Among Children Later In Life, India Kewanna Holmes

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of the qualitative phenomenological research was to investigate the experiences of young adults raised by one caregiver and how the lack of fathers in the household impacted their decision-making processes concerning engaging in criminal behaviors. The following inquiry guided the research: What are the effects of fatherlessness on decision-making in young adults, and how is it related to criminal behavior? Semi-structured interviews of 15 participants, aged 18 to 26, were used as the primary data collection method. The interview instrument consisted of ten items, and responses were analyzed using coding and thematic analysis. The study's findings revealed several …

Crime Against The Homeless Population: Barriers And Strategies From Washington, Dc Housing Services Case Managers, Stephanie Strianse

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Homelessness is a widespread concern across the United States, especially in Washington, DC. The homeless population experiences victimization at alarming rates compared to their housed counterparts; however, these instances of crime against this population are often unreported. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the barriers to reporting crime against the homeless population and the strategies to reduce those barriers from the perspective of housing services case managers in Washington, DC. Lenoir’s social exclusion theory was the theoretical framework for this study. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with 11 housing services case managers who work with …

The Lived Experience Of African American Female Veterans With Mental Health Service Utilization Following Active Duty Discharge, Martha Woodley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Although extensive research has explored mental health, transitional barriers, and trauma-related experiences of women veterans, little research has focused on the utilization of mental health services by African American female veterans following active duty discharge. Minority female veterans tend to face gender treatment differences and racial biases, encounter trauma-related stressors, and experience the societal absence of military cultural competency when transitioning from active duty. The overall purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of African American female veterans with mental health service utilization following active duty discharge. A phenomenological research design was used to explore the experiences …

Louisiana Teachers’ Experiences Of Instructional Strategies For Improving Literacy Skills Of K-3 Students, Fretarsha Muse-Harry

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Over 50% of K-3 students struggle with literacy skills at a southeastern Louisiana school. The issue continues despite teachers attending weekly professional development sessions to improve literacy instruction. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of K-3 teachers regarding their instructional strategies to teach students. The simple view of reading (SVR) served as the conceptual framework for this study. The research questions focused on exploring the experiences of K-3 teachers regarding their literacy instructional strategies and the resources and supports needed to implement the SVR framework into their literacy instruction. For the basic qualitative design, 10 teachers …

Health Care Leaders’ Effective Strategies For Improved Employment Satisfaction And Quality Patient Care, Eddie Obiora Ndife

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Health care leaders experience challenges due to the absence of effective strategies to reduce employee burnout and achieve quality patient care. The lack of effective strategies by health care leaders can result in higher turnover rates, leading to higher organizational costs. Grounded in transformational leadership theory and the Donabedian quality care model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore effective strategies that some health care leaders use to balance employee satisfaction to reduce employee turnover and deliver quality patient care. The participants were five health care leaders from five health care organizations in Washington, DC …

Primary Care Providers’ Experiences Working With Diabetic Patients Who Develop Chronic Kidney Disease, Loriann Leonard Mallory

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasingly prevalent global health threat, with diabetes mellitus (DM) being one of the risk factors for developing CKD. Preventive interventions for DM and CKD have been shown to reduce health care utilization, lower health care costs, and improve the quality of life for individuals with CKD. Patients with DM who do not have early identification of CKD end up requiring renal replacement therapy. The purpose of this general qualitative study was to examine primary care providers’ (PCPs’) experience working with diabetic patients who develop CKD. The research questions addressed how PCPs assess their patients …

Trauma-Informed Supervision In Substance Use Treatment Agencies, Janice Ruesler

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is limited research from supervisors' perspectives on the use of trauma-informed supervision practices when supervising substance use counselors. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore the process of licensed professional counselors who are clinical substance use supervisors using trauma-informed supervision. The research question was: How do substance use counselor supervisors engage in trauma-informed supervision? Participants included eight licensed professional counselor substance use supervisors who met the inclusion criteria of more than five years of clinical experience, utilized a trauma-informed supervision model, and supervised one or more supervisees. Following grounded theory methodology, a bottom-up coding approach was …

Effective Talent Retention Strategies Employed By Information Technology Managers In Ghana, Isaac Mensah Nyame

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Employee turnover presents a significant challenge in Ghana’s IT industry, undermining the sector’s growth and development. Technology managers in Ghana are struggling to retain skilled employees, who are frequently lured away by competing companies offering more attractive compensation packages and greater opportunities for professional growth. Grounded in Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory of motivation, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore effective strategies that information technology managers employ to reduce high employee turnover in Ghana's IT industry. The participants were six eligible technology leaders who have implemented effective retention strategies. Data were collected using semistructured …

Exploring Strategies Financial Services Business Leaders Use To Effectively Integrate Emerging Technologies To Drive Revenue Growth, Consolata Ochieng

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

For financial services organizations, the risk of misalignment between technology integration and organizational objectives can result in reduced revenue and potential disruptions to customer relationships. Business leaders in this sector must navigate complex strategic decisions to ensure that technology adoption aligns with their organizational goals while addressing the evolving needs of their customers. Grounded in the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework and the 7 Ps extended marketing mix theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies financial services business leaders use to effectively integrate emerging technologies to increase revenue growth. The participants consisted of seven financial services business …