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Shooting/Filming Digong: History And Politics Of The Duterte Regime Through Philippine Cinema, John Adrianfer Atienza

Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance

The study intends to map and examine the Rodrigo Duterte regime through Philippine cinema. Viewing films as historical artifacts, it uses contemporary films made during, connected to, but not necessarily about Duterte, as discursive nodes to engage and navigate, more so examine and interrogate, his regime’s history and politics. The study firstly contextualizes the local film scene and industry during the regime alongside noting relevant film characters to Duterte to elucidate matters on his politics. It then spotlights a sample of films of the period—Marcos-Duterte films, War on Drugs films, and women-centered films—to further expound and examine his regime’s history …

Following The Wounded Women In Isabela, Kaisa R. Aquino

Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance

This article examines some elements in the crafting of my novel, Isabela (2024), particularly its novelistic formation, and its take on the emblematic figure of the wounded woman in war. I demonstrate what non-conventional stylistic and conceptual decisions give the story its syncretic mode of thought, as its trail shifts from city to barrio, one category of fiction to another, and one wounded woman to the next. I also argue that all these movements and turns are necessary in the novel’s project of representation, as it envisions to narrativize the ongoing historical moment that is the people’s struggle for liberation …

Building Group Rapport In Institutional Face To-Face Interactions: An Exploration Of Korean Language Classroom Discourse, Anna Hyun-Joo Do

Publications and Research

When people are engaged in any interaction, they are likely to respond to each other's verbal and nonverbal cues. Such responsiveness is a crucial factor in the notion of rapport. In this paper, the author posits that the same human dynamics that govern everyday conversations are at play in the context of institutional conversations, specifically among participants of classroom discourse. The purpose of this study is to develop key aspects of "conversational involvement" (Duranti, 1986; Goodwin, 1986; Gumperz, 1982; Tannen, 1985) as group rapport within language classroom discourse, and to provide observable phenomena, including participants’ verbal and nonverbal cues, that …

The Importance Of Probes In Assessing Periodontal Health, Khrystyna Vyprynyuk, Catherine Monchik

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

A Coupled Spatial-Network Model: A Mathematical Framework For Applications In Epidemiology, Hannah Kravitz, Christina Duron, Moysey Brio

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations

There is extensive evidence that network structure (e.g., air transport, rivers, or roads) may significantly enhance the spread of epidemics into the surrounding geographical area. A new compartmental modeling framework is proposed which couples well-mixed (ODE in time) population centers at the vertices, 1D travel routes on the graph’s edges, and a 2D continuum containing the rest of the population to simulate how an infection spreads through a population. The edge equations are coupled to the vertex ODEs through junction conditions, while the domain equations are coupled to the edges through boundary conditions. A numerical method based on spatial finite …

2024 Fall Vol. 41 No. 2, Alumni Affairs School Of Medicine

Medicinews

No abstract provided.

Intelligent Transformation Of New Quality Productivity From The Perspective Of Intelligence, Jianan Zhang, Hong Yu, Yanfei Wang, Yuxiang Zhang, Yanhua Wang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]The most prominent feature of the new quality productivity is scientific and technological innovation. In the new era, intelligence plays a new role of eyes and ears, spearhead and staff, and also plays a new role of guidance. This paper analyzes the intelligent revolution of new quality productivity from the perspective of information science, and probes into its challenges and opportunities to traditional intelligence work. [Method/process]New quality productivity takes data as the core element, forms wisdom based on data, enables scientific and technological innovation, and promotes social and economic development. Intelligence work needs to adapt to new productivity and improve …

Blockchain Research Status And Route In Library And Information Area In Our Country, Zhen Su, Jie Lv, Wenyan Zhao

Journal of Scientific Information Research

three categories: vector data embedding generation, vector data indexing, and vector data retrieval. Application patterns can be divided into three categories: data-driven applications, knowledge-driven applications and scenario driven applications. Challenges exist in various aspects such as high-quality generation, semantic description, storage resource utilization, collaborative sharing, and ethical security of vector data. Trends point towards the systematization of theoretical frameworks, maturation of technical solutions, and ecosystem development of application services.

Research On The Construction Of Multi-Layer Vocation-Skill Network For Industrial Talent Demand Identification, Zhanlei Yao, Jinxuan Li, Xin Xu

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/ signficance]As an important tool for labor market observation，the relative robustness and other characteristics inherent in the traditional occupational classification system make it difficult to reflect changes in industrial talent demand in a timely manner. To solve this problem，this paper focuses on how to use digital means to map the relationship between occupations and skill requirements，and how to construct a multi-layer vocation-skill network and how to realize it. [Method/process]Firstly，design a set of cross-job descriptors，a common language for describing different jobs in Chinese context，in order to establish a vocation description framework for recruitment data development and utilization. Secondly，the Key technology of …

Research On Relationship Prediction And Path Evolution Between High-Tech Firms And Professional Skills From The Perspective Of Supply And Demand Optimization：Take The Ic Field As An Example, Luyao Dou, Yuncong Huang, Zengliang Bai, Yi Li, Zhigang Zhou

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/ significance]To clarify the professional skill demand and change trend of high-tech enterprises from the perspective of supply and demand optimization is helpful to accelerate the aggregation of innovation elements, gradually establish technical groups and establish a sound cooperation system. [Method/process]Based on the resume information of incumbents in the Integrated Circuit（IC）field, the collaborative filtering recommendation algorithm in the ime dimension was used to predict and evaluate the relationship between enterprises and professional skills in the field. By combining Word2vec word vector model and LDA model, data mining and corpus expansion of resume information are carried out to identify skill topics. …

The Dengue Vaccine Initiative: A Bibliometric Analysis Of Research Publications, Festus Mulakoli, Abednego Ongeso, Horatius Musembi

School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa

Dengue fever has become a significant public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions and affects millions of people annually. Approximately 390 million people worldwide are estimated to be infected with dengue every year, of which 96 million develop dengue fever. Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in dengue cases, primarily in areas with tropical and subtropical climates. Vaccines have been developed to prevent or reduce the severity of the disease. This study reviews the number of publications on dengue vaccines and related topics worldwide. We aimed to evaluate the research output and create a narrative on global vaccine …

Enhancing Microgrid Forecasting Accuracy With Saq-Mtclstm: A Self-Adjusting Quantized Multi-Task Convlstm For Optimized Solar Power And Load Demand Predictions, Ehtisham Lodhi, Nadia Dahmani, Syed Muhammad Salman Bukhari, Sujan Gyawali, Sanjog Thapa, Lin Qiu, Muhammad Hamza Zafar, Naureen Akhtar

All Works

Accurate forecasting of solar power output and load demand is critical for the efficient operation and management of isolated microgrids, where reliability and sustainability are paramount. Traditional methods often struggle with data scarcity, limitations in capturing intricate temporal dynamics, and lack of scalability. This research introduces a novel multi-task learning (MTL) model, the Self-Aware Quantized Multi-Task ConvLSTM (SAQ-MTCLSTM), which addresses these challenges by jointly forecasting solar power and load demand while leveraging shared representations across these interdependent time series. The SAQ-MTCLSTM incorporates a sophisticated architecture that combines convolutional and LSTM layers with self-aware quantization to enhance computational efficiency and model …

A Novel Bipolar Valued Fuzzy Group Based On Dib’S Approach, Fadi Al-Zu’Bi, Abdul Ghaffur Ahmad, Abd Ulazeez Alkouri, Maslina Darus

All Works

The numerous extensions of fuzzy groups (FG) and fuzzy subgroups are complicated. Several results depending on different approaches of FG theory were introduced. This study introduces a novel extension, named bipolar-valued fuzzy groups (BVF-groups), which are based on bipolar-valued fuzzy space (BVF-space) and are created using Dib’s methodology. The BVF-space replaces the universal set in conventional set theory. The BVF-space generalizes the notion of fuzzy space (F-space) from [0, 1] to [−1, 0] × [0, 1] for the range of membership function. The novel theory of BVF-group is achieved through the BVF-space and bipolar valued binary operation (BVFBO) to build …

Exploring The Factors Affecting Career Choices Of Undergraduate Emirati Students, Laila Mohebi, Solomon Arulraj David

All Works

This study explores the determinants of career choices among Emirati students, engaging 550 students from selected universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Employing a phenomenological approach, the research utilized a survey questionnaire to understand the impact of various factors such as parental influence, educational institutions, university programs, and socio-economic elements on the career decisions of undergraduate Emirati students. Out of 550 targeted participants, 400 completed surveys were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. The findings reveal a predominant influence of parents, followed by significant roles of schools and socio-economic factors, in shaping career choices. …

Donald Trump And The Collapse Of Checks And Balances, David M. Driesen

SMU Law Review Forum

This Essay analyzes Donald Trump’s erosion of checks and balances during his presidency and how President Trump will likely seek to complete their collapse if he regains power. Its First Part shows that congressional willingness to check presidential abuses of power declined during Trump’s presidency and will likely get much weaker in a second term. It also shows that President Trump figured out how to evade checks and balances from Congress in his first term and examines his plans to further usurp congressional powers. Part Two looks at the judicial role in facilitating or checking presidential power through a lens …

Rethinking Behavior - Fall 2024, Midwest Symposium For Leadership In Behavior Disorders

ReThinking Behavior Magazine

A magazine for professionals serving children and youth with behavioral needs.

Fall 2024, Volume 8, Issue 1

Disciple Making: From Doubter To Disciple, Brad Ransom

Great Commission Research Journal

The theme of our 2024 Great Commission Research Network conference was “Disciple Making: from Doubter to Disciple.” Disciple making is the mission and call of the Church and therefore must be a priority for church leaders. Every church needs a clearly developed and defined discipleship strategy or pathway that leads every person in its sphere of influence to a relationship with Jesus and growth in their faith. The problem is that many churches do not have such a plan.

Book Review: When Narcissism Comes To Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional And Spiritual Abuse By Chuck Degroat, Timothy Clothier

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Mission In Praise, Word, And Deed: Reflections On The Past And Future Of Global Mission Edited By Edward L. Smither And Jessica A. Udall, Nathaniel (Than) Veltman

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.

About The Great Commission Research Network Fall 2024, David R. Dunaetz

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Vaccine Decision-Making Among Pregnant Women: A Protocol For A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Method Study In Brazil, Ghana, Kenya And Pakistan, Jessica Schue, Prachi Singh, Berhaun Fesshaye, Emily Miller, Shanelle Quinn, Ruth Karron, Renato Souza, Maria Laura Costa, Ferdinand Okwaro, Marleen Temmerman

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Maternal immunization is a critical strategy to prevent both maternal and infant morbidity and mortality from several infectious diseases. When the first COVID-19 vaccines became available during the pandemic, there was mixed messaging and confusion amongst the broader public and among those associated with health care systems about the recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations in pregnancy in many countries. A multi-country, mixed-methods study is being undertaken to describe how vaccine decision-making occurs amongst pregnant and postpartum women, with a focus on COVID-19 vaccines. The study is being conducted in Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, and Pakistan. In each country, participants are being recruited …

The Effectiveness Of Blended Learning By The Blackboard In Developing Critical Thinking And Technical Skills Among Female Students Of The College Of Education At The University Of Hail, Shimaa N. Rehab

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies

Abstract: The research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of blended learning via the Blackboard platform in developing critical thinking and technical skills among female students of the College of Education at Hail University. A quasi-experimental design was used to achieve this goal, with a sample of 60 female students, and they were divided into two groups, one of which was experimental, with a number of 30 students studying using the experimental treatment of the research, and the other was a control group with a number of 30 students studying in the usual way. Some measurement tools were also used, namely: …

How To Impeach A Verdict: A Response To Melanie C. Regis, Cynara Hermes Mcquillan

Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Uni Jazz Combos Fall Concert, October 1, 2024 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Biological Evaluation Of Anti-Cancer Activities Of Novel Small-Molecule Tubulin Polymerization Inhibitors In Prostate And Pancreatic Cancer, Rui Wang

Alternative Theses and Dissertations (AETDs)

Colchicine binding site inhibitors (CBSIs) are an emerging class of microtubule-targeting agents (MTAs) with promising potential for cancer therapy. Traditional MTAs like paclitaxel, docetaxel, and Cabazitaxel, are three FDA-approved taxanes for treating various cancers. Acquired chemoresistance and toxicities caused by chemotherapy are some of the main barriers that limit their clinical outcomes. More effective novel agents and therapeutic strategies are needed to overcome these challenges. Tremendous efforts have been made in discovering novel CBSIs and evaluating many cancer types, reporting their promising potential to treat both primary, resistant, and metastatic cancers including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma. …

Aging Skeletal Muscle: Influence Of Obesity And Role Of The Exercise Responsive Nuclear Receptor Nor-1, Hector G. Paez

Alternative Theses and Dissertations (AETDs)

Skeletal muscle mass and function are critical components of overall health and quality of life. Advanced age is associated with skeletal muscle disease characterized by a loss of muscle mass, function, and quality. Indeed, low muscle mass and function is associated with poor disease outcomes and greater mortality, greater incidence of falls, and a high fiscal and societal cost. Aging contributes to a decline in skeletal muscle health through several intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms including impaired nutrient sensing, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, physical inactivity, and proteostatic imbalance. Obesity, an increasingly prominent public health concern, is becoming more common in the elderly …

Homebound: The Road To Faster And Safer Discharges, Olivia Crum, Alexcia Davis, Lily Lawrence, Mi Min Lee, Brianna Lipovetsky, Christina Mata, Catalina Rodriguez, Georgia Straub, Olivia Waldroup

2023

No abstract provided.

Professor Durwood Ball Oral History New Mexico Historical Review Part 1 Fall 2024, Holly Guise

Oral Histories HIST 300, Fall 2024

Students from Dr. Holly Guise's Oral History class 300/500 interview Dr. Durwood Ball about the New Mexico Historical Review and his experience. Part 1 recorded on October 8, 2024

Will Holmes Oral History Interview Oct 2024, Angelita Ybarra

Oral Histories HIST 300, Fall 2024

Oral History interview with Will Holmes discussing, family, football, footloose, and more.

Interview With Amelie Palmer, Laila Halloul

Oral Histories HIST 300, Fall 2024

10 minute interview with Amelie Palmer for Oral History class midterm. Discussions about life, general questions