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Exploring Engineering Technology: A Multi-Year, Multidisciplinary Project-Based Engineering Technology Workshop, Benito Mendoza, Angran Xiao, Muhammad Ummy

Publications and Research

Many students enter engineering technology programs with a limited understanding of disciplinary differences, curricular expectations, and career pathways, contributing to early dissatisfaction and attrition. To address this challenge, we developed Exploring Engineering Technology, a multidisciplinary, project-based workshop that introduces students to Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering Technology through a shared robotic systems project. This paper presents a multi-year design-based educational research (DBER) study documenting the iterative refinement and sustained implementation of the workshop across three consecutive summers (2023–2025) at a large urban public college. Using a consistent post-workshop survey administered across cohorts and aggregate student progression indicators, we examine …

The Operatic Mind In Teaching Music Appreciation: An Action Research Study On Developing Aesthetic Intelligence, Tan Wan Xin

Student Works (2020-2029)

Middle-school music educators face persistent questions about what and how to teach, seeking an inclusive yet relevant syllabus that benefits every learner while opening less-explored areas of music education. Aesthetic intelligence, recognised as a crucial quality for thriving in a high-value world, refers to the ability to understand, interpret, and articulate expressions evoked by a particular experience. This action research study explored how music appreciation stimulates human thinking and action in aesthetic intelligence through the ‘Operatic Mind’ and examined the effectiveness of the ‘Operatic Mind’ lesson plans in attaining aesthetic intelligence. The teacher-researcher implemented the ‘Operatic Mind’ framework with a …

Kegiatan Aktivisme Sastera Kontemporari Malaysia, Nik Azura Nik Nasron

Student Works (2020-2029)

This study traces the emergence and development of contemporary literary activism. By focusing on the political and cultural shifts following the 14th General Election, the study centres on three contemporary collectives—Malaysia Muda, Jurnal Sang Pemula, and Gerak Malaysia, which operate independently outside formal institutional structures yet play a significant role in positioning literature as a medium for political expression, democratic discourse, and cultural resistance. The study also explores the early development of literary activism in the post-2010 period as a critical foundation for understanding the trajectory and strategies of these contemporary collectives, particularly through the earlier initiatives of Buku Jalanan …

Integrating Structural Analysis In The Pre-Appe Curriculum: Experiences From Three Institutions, Jennifer Ko, Sharon E. Connor, Emily K. Frederick, Katherine Foley, Emiline Snook, Ava Romah, Katie F. Leslie

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

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Standardizing Pressure Injury Prevention Documentation Through A Clinical Procedure Flowsheet, Aixa Quijano Palés

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Improving Strategic Planning In Faith-Based Transitional Housing For Women And Children, Cheryl Lee Burrall

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Flame Retardant Metabolites In Urine Samples Associated With U.S. Consumer Dietary Behaviors, Heather Marie Holliday

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Improving Patient Experience And Cms Reimbursement Stability In Non-Profit Women’S Health Centers, Jacaia Ellis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Association Between Food Insecurity And Mental Health Of Active-Duty Service Members And Their Families, Ashley Harr

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Staff Education On Triage For Resource Nurses In The Emergency Department, Michelle Donahue Smeltzer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Difficult History During Difficult Times: Amache Junior Rangers, Katelyn Morkovsky

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

My research aims to understand approaches to teaching difficult histories to children at cultural heritage institutions. To do this, I examined the creation process of the Amache Junior Ranger booklet that launched at the site in the fall of 2025. Amache, a WWII Japanese American incarceration center, presents significant interpretive challenges in balancing the traumatic nature of the site with age-appropriate content as well as highlighting the agency people exercised without losing the gravity of the situation. In addition to how the booklet was made, I use my research to situate the booklet in the social and political climate in …

Voice And Choice: Exploring The Role Of Student Agency In High School Math Course Placement, Anne Patia Carpenter Sterry

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined how students make sense of the mathematics placement process within a high-rigor independent school. In contexts where placement decisions shape access to advanced coursework, students’ interpretations of these decisions may influence both their academic trajectories and their developing mathematical identities. The purpose of this qualitative bounded case study was to understand the experiences of students who enrolled in mathematics courses that differed from placement recommendations, focusing on their motivations for self-selection, their interpretations of feedback from adults and peers, and how these experiences shaped their mathematical identities.

Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 high school …

Artificial Intelligence In Biomedical Scientific Publishing, Steven Bailey, Adrian Baranchuk, Magnus Bäck, Michael Böhm, Robert O Bonow, George W Booz, Giuseppe Boriani, Biykem Bozkurt, Nico Bruining, Davide Capodanno, Çetin Erol, Péter Ferdinandy, Alessia Gimelli, Gerd Heusch, Thomas Kahan, Chim Choy Lang, Gerald Maurer, Robert J Mentz, Marco Metra, Philip Moons, Daniel Piskorz, Massimo Piepoli, Piotr Ponikowski, Alexandra Popma, Bianca Rocca, Juan Sanchis Fores, Philipp Sommer, Rhian M Touyz, Zoltan Ungvari, Pascal Vranckx, Joseph A Hill, Thomas F Lüscher, Filippo Crea

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Artificial intelligence is now embedded across the scientific research and publishing ecosystem, influencing discovery, analysis, knowledge translation, authorship, peer review, and editorial workflows. In cardiovascular and biomedical sciences, these developments offer substantial opportunities to accelerate knowledge generation, integrate complex datasets, and improve efficiency and consistency. At the same time, they introduce new risks related to bias, transparency, data integrity, and authorship responsibility, potentially endangering trust in the scientific record. This commentary examines the evolving role of AI in biomedical publishing, with particular attention to generative models and machine learning tools. We review both benefits and limitations, highlight risks such as …

Single-Nucleus Profiling Reveals A Core Disease Signature And Cell Type-Specific Vulnerabilities In Early Rett Syndrome, Sih-Rong Wu, Jean-Pierre Revelli, Hu Chen, Zhandong Liu, Huda Y Zoghbi

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Rett syndrome (RTT) is an X-linked neurological disorder caused by MECP2 mutations, creating distinct cellular environments in females (mosaic) versus males (nonmosaic). Despite female patients representing most cases, how mosaicism contributes molecularly to RTT pathogenesis, particularly in presymptomatic stages, remains poorly understood. To address this question, we profiled hippocampal transcriptomes of young female and male RTT mice using bulk and single-nucleus RNA sequencing. We identified a core disease signature of consistently dysregulated genes only in MeCP2− cells across RTT models. Moreover, we uncovered non–cell autonomous effects exclusively in female MeCP2+ excitatory neurons, suggesting that these circuits are more vulnerable early …

Encountering The Blue Economy Through Event Ethnography: A Methodological Reflection On The Geographies Of Policymaking, Carlo Ceglia

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

This article offers a methodological reflection on adopting a particular type of ethnography—event ethnography—to engage with the production and circulation of policy realities. Responding to recent geographical calls asking us to critically investigate the Blue Economy (BE)—a recent policy paradigm supposedly ensuring economic development, social well-being, and environmental sustainability—I detail my choice of event ethnography as the primary methodological choice informing my encounter with one such paradigm in the archipelagic state of the Republic of Seychelles. In doing so, this article expands on current qualitative methodological approaches for the study of the BE by foregrounding the potentialities of event ethnography …

Solid State Form Of Resmetirom And Its Processes For Preparation, Msn Laboratories Private Limited, R&D Center; Hyderabad, India; Srinivasan Thirumalai Rajan; Revu Satyanarayana, Nomula Sathaiah And Rayavarapu Srinuvasarao.

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to a novel crystalline form of 2-[3,5-dichloro-4-(5-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridazin-3-yloxy)phenyl]-3,5-dioxo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro[1,2,4]triazine-6-carbonitrile represented by the following structural formula-1, which is referred to as Resmetirom.

Formula-1.

The Impact Of Slow Tourism On The Psychological Well-Being Of Urban Recreational Tourists In Jakarta, Ahmad Ghazy Dananjaya

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This study addresses the urgent need for psychological escape among Jakarta's population due to high life pressure, noise pollution, and density. While slow tourism offers tranquility and deep connection, its application in fast-paced metropolitan settings remains under-researched. This study analyzes the impact of Tranquility and Physical Activity Involvement on the Psychological Well-being of urban recreational tourists. Adopting a sequential explanatory mixed-method design, quantitative data were collected from 200 purposively selected domestic tourists and analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression, followed by in-depth interviews. Surprisingly, statistical results indicate that neither tranquility nor physical activity significantly influences psychological well-being, either simultaneously or partially. …

Post-Revitalization Accessibility Critique: A Case Study Of Tunggang Parangan Cemetery Vs Kelambu Kuning Cemetery, Achmad Ramadhani

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This study examines the disparity between revitalization objectives and the implementation of comprehensive accessibility in cultural heritage sites in Indonesia. Through a comparative analysis of two recently revitalized pilgrimage sites - the Tomb of Habib Tunggang Parangan and the Tomb of Kelambu Kuning - this research investigates how different revitalization approaches affect accessibility outcomes. The study employs a literature review methodology utilizing digital sources and policy analysis, framed within the 3A tourism framework (Attraction, Accessibility, Amenity). Findings reveal that despite implementing different models - public-private partnership versus government-led development - both sites demonstrate similar deficiencies in implementing comprehensive accessibility principles. …

Enough With The White Lie-Ability: Decreasing Frivolous Health Care Liability Actions In Tennessee With Time And Transparency, Mary Katherine Smith

University of Memphis Law Review

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Picturing Africa: Critical Reflections On The Importance Of Imagery In Textbooks, Amber R. Reed, Bailey A. Brown

Essays in Education

While many social studies teachers in the Atlanta metro area are working to combat stereotypical and racist images of Africa, our analysis of three commonly used textbooks demonstrate these are exactly the types of images that tend to get reproduced. This essay draws on an analysis of three commonly used textbooks in Georgia as well as interviews with teachers in the area. We show how stereotypes of Africa as filled with wild animals, primitive, and poverty-stricken are often upheld in publications despite teachers’ fervent desire to dismantle them. Because these images are often decontextualized, it is difficult for teachers and …

Whose Game Is It? Re-Centering Athlete Voice In Interscholastic Sports: A Literature Review, Nick Pocius

Essays in Education

Interscholastic athletics have long been positioned as educational spaces that support the holistic development of young people. However, an increasing emphasis on outcomes such as winning, advancement, and visibility has shifted the experience away from its intended purpose. This article examines the growing disconnect between what athletes report valuing in their sport experience and the expectations imposed by adults and broader societal pressures. Drawing on motivational frameworks such as Self-Determination Theory and achievement goal theory, alongside practitioner experience, the article identifies four key elements that athletes consistently prioritize: belonging, growth, autonomy, and meaningful engagement. It then explores how external influences, …

Plant-Assisted Synthesis Of Cobalt Oxide (Co3O4) Nanoparticles Using Ziziphus Jujuba And Capparis Decidua Extracts And Evaluation Of Antioxidant Activity, Muhammad Yaseen Khan

Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology

The plant-assisted synthesis method was employed to synthesize cobalt oxide (Co₃O₄) nanoparticles using the Ziziphus jujuba (Z. jujuba) (Jujube, Chinese Date, and Red Date) leaves and Capparis decidua (C. decidua) (Karira, Kair, and Bare Caper) stem. The Co₃O₄ NPs were characterized by various techniques. The ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrum disclosed that Z. jujuba-based Co₃O₄ NPs had absorption peaks at 347, 384, and 423 nm. Whereas the C. decidua-based Co₃O₄ NPs showed absorption peaks at 327, 376, and 402 nm. The Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum showed the …

Laser-Ablated Au@Ag@Au Core-Double Shell Nanoparticles To Fight Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria, Ahmed A. Aktafa, Uday M. Nayef, Majid S. Jabir

Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology

This work involved synthesizing Au@Ag@Au core double-shelled structures in deionized water (DW) using various laser energies (300, 500, and 700 mJ). These compounds served as antimicrobial agents against two bacterial types: Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Gram-negative Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii). The findings showed that bactericidal efficacy increased with higher laser energy. During production, a pulsed Nd-YAG laser synthesized Au@Ag@Au core-double-shell nanoparticles (NPs) in a 5 mL DW solution. The laser generated 250 pulses at energy levels of 300, 500, and 700 mJ. The device operated at a wavelength of 1064 nm. XRD analysis confirmed the crystal structure, …

Radiation-Driven Transformations In Polystyrene: Optical, Mechanical, And Morphological Insights Under High-Dose Gamma Exposure, Samah M. Hussein, Nahida J. Hameed, Evan T. Salim

Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology

The radiation sensitivity and the structure's stability of polystyrene (PS)-based polymers have been thoroughly investigated. The PS films were exposed to Gamma doses ranged between 10 to 30 kGy. The ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectra showed a direct correlation between the dose of radiation and absorption. As the dose increases, the intensity of the absorption increases steadily, especially in the UV region below 400 nm. The exposed PS films to Gamma radiation demonstrated a linear response at wavelengths of 450, 650, and 850 nm. The response displayed a slight deviation of approximately ± 2, revealing a praised optical measurement. The optical band …

Synthesis And Characterisation Of Bioactive Glass 45s5 By Sol-Gel Method And Evaluation Of Biological Properties In Vitro, Khulood Haleem Yousif, Enas Muhi Hadi, Nehia Naema Hussein, Raid A. Ismail

Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology

Bone defects resulting from trauma or pathological events are among the most significant clinical, social, and economic problems. Bioactive glass (BG) is a possible alternative to inert graft materials. In this study, BG was fabricated from a SiO₂–CaO–NaO–PO₅ system using a new acid-catalyzed sol-gel method. Field emission scanning electron microscopy was used to analyze the morphology of 45S5 BG powders, and their microstructural properties were investigated in detail. The common distinctive peaks of hydroxyapatite (HA) formation were confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Bioactivity and degradation were evaluated by immersion in simulated body …

Synergistic Effects Of Resveratrol And Hydroxychloroquine Nanoparticles On Apoptosis And Autophagy Gene Expression In Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells, Wasnaa H. Mohammed, Ghassan M. Sulaiman, Hamdoon A. Mohammed

Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology

The development of nanoparticles (NPs) has enabled their usage in numerous biological, physico-chemical, and functional biomedical applications, especially as anti-cancer therapy. In this study, a cancer-healing conjugate composed of resveratrol (RES) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) was formulated via liquid crystalline nanoparticles (LCNPs) covered with numerous layers of chitosan (+ charge) and hyaluronic acid (- charge), through a layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly method. The nanoparticle delivery drug systems based on lipids were used to assess therapeutic efficacy and biocompatibility against the cells of cancer. Many procedures described the production of RES/HCQ-LbL-LCNPs, such as zeta potential (ZP) analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, …

The White Elephant Saloon News: 25th Anniversary Edition

Joseph K. Dulle Fort Worth Stockyards Photograph Collection

The White Elephant Saloon News, 25th Anniversary Edition newspaper, released in 2001.

The White Elephant Saloon News: 20th Anniversary Edition

Joseph K. Dulle Fort Worth Stockyards Photograph Collection

The White Elephant Saloon News, 20th Anniversary Edition newspaper, released in 1996.

White Elephant Saloon Postcard With Photograph

Joseph K. Dulle Fort Worth Stockyards Photograph Collection

A postcard from the White Elephant Saloon featuring a photograph of people at the bar.

White Elephant Saloon Postcard With Painting

Joseph K. Dulle Fort Worth Stockyards Photograph Collection

A postcard from the White Elephant Saloon featuring a painting from the bar, "The Nude Over The Bar" by Frank Burket.