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Differing Outcomes: A Qualitative Study On The Experience Of Required College Admission Testing Among Graduates At An Urban Charter School In Oklahoma, Stephen-Scott Frazier

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study was designed to analyze the perceptions of required college admissions testing by graduates in the state of Oklahoma. Students in the state of Oklahoma were required to take the ACT or SAT to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act, following the adoption by the state in 2017. This study was conducted to determine: whether graduates saw a perceived educational or vocational impact by taking these exams and whether there exists a perceived relationship between college admissions testing results and educational satisfaction. A human capital theoretical framework was employed to analyze the extent that students are being taught …

The Influence Of Accommodations On Academic Achievement For Middle School Students With Dyslexia In A Private School Setting, Kendra Mcvay Johns

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine if teacher perceptions of dyslexia accommodations affect the proper implementation of accommodations in the testing process with a focus on formative and summative assessments. The following research question and sub-questions guided the study: What are the perceptions of teachers regarding formative and summative testing accommodations as they relate to academic achievement for dyslexic students? What are teachers’ perceptions regarding how and whether accommodations impact student achievement? How frequently do teachers offer accommodations while assessing student growth during assessment activities? This qualitative, case study used middle school teachers from a private Christian …

Examination Of Hindering Influences Of Uncertified Teachers, Teacher Attrition Rates, And Inexperienced Teachers On Reading Achievement In High-Poverty Schools, Terri Guy

Student Theses and Dissertations

This quantitative study examined the influences of uncertified teacher rates, teacher attrition rates, and teacher inexperience rates on reading achievement in high-poverty schools in Arkansas, incorporating the frameworks of Human Capital and Social Capital Theories. Utilizing archival data from the 2021-2022 academic year and employing multiple linear regression and analysis of covariance, the study meticulously examined the relationship between teacher characteristics and third grade reading achievement across the state. Contrary to initial hypotheses, the findings presented a nuanced landscape where none of the teacher-related factors (uncertified status, attrition, inexperience) significantly predicted reading achievement outcomes within the examined cohort. This divergence …

Postcolonial Theory And The Intersection Of Ghanaian Cinema And Politics, Anwar Jamison

Student Theses and Dissertations

The foundation of postcolonial theory rests on the assertion that the specter of colonialism permeates every aspect of society in erstwhile colonial nations. Ghana, originally called the Gold Coast, was a colony of Great Britain until 1957. That the British founded the film industry in Ghana as a tool to indoctrinate their colonial subjects provides a singular opportunity for scholarly exploration. Evaluating Ghanaian cinema from its colonial origins to its post-independence evolution, while incorporating an examination of the myriad political developments that paralleled its progression, helps to elucidate the effects of colonialism on the country’s film aesthetic. After independence, Kwame …

Trent Lott Leadership Institute Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – As the Trent Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi celebrates its 25th anniversary, it continues to break new ground in developing future leaders through its unique programs.

Stevens Foundation Selects Four Law Students As 2024 Fellows, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

The John Paul Stevens Foundation has chosen four Indiana University Maurer School of Law students to serve as 2024 Stevens Fellows this summer. The Foundation made the announcement today (June 26).

Selection as a Stevens Fellow comes with $12,000—half from the Foundation, half from the Law School—to help offset the cost of unpaid public interest work over the summer. This year’s Stevens Fellows are Kristal Davis ’25, from Lansing, Michigan; Allegra Maldonado ’25, from Indianapolis; James Monroe ’25, from Naperville, Illinois; and Niara Wakaba ’26, from Louisville.

Examining Diverse Gender Dynamics In Human-Robot Interaction: Trust Privacy And Safety Perceptions, Manizheh Zand, Krishna Kodur, Sean Banerjee, Natasha Banerjee, Maria Kyrarini

General Engineering

This research adopts a multidisciplinary approach, synthesizing insights from psychology, technology, and ethics to unravel the intricate threads of diverse gender perceptions regarding trust-building, privacy considerations, and safety concerns in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). Our study contributes to a holistic understanding of HRI dynamics, providing valuable insights for designing robots to assist individuals with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) at home, including tasks such as preparing their daily meals independently. This study delves into the correlation between robot failures and gender perceptions of trust, privacy, and safety when a human communicates with a robot in a natural way by using …

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Nutrien V. Agreeta, Order On Def's Renewed Motion To Seal Records & Allow Redacted Filings, John J. Goger

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Protocol To Construct Humanized Mice With Adult Cd34, Chun I. Yu, Richard S. Maser, Florentina Marches, Jacques Banchereau, Karolina Palucka

Faculty Research 2024

Humanized mice, defined as mice with human immune systems, have become an emerging model to study human hematopoiesis, infectious disease, and cancer. Here, we describe the techniques to generate humanized NSGF6 mice using adult human CD34 + hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs). We describe steps for constructing and monitoring the engraftment of humanized mice. We then detail procedures for tissue processing and immunophenotyping by flow cytometry to evaluate the multilineage hematopoietic differentiation. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Yu et al.

An Examination Of The Impact Of Court-Appointed Fines And Fees: How Governmental Reliance On These Expenses Is Harming Vulnerable Communities, Rachel Elizabeth Couche

Dissertations and Theses

Fines and fees are commonplace in the United States criminal justice system as a form of punishment for both minor and severe offenses. While substantial research has demonstrated that these financial consequences disproportionately affect certain communities, studies that depict a narrative of these impacts are vastly underrepresented in the field. This project expands upon past literature by delving into the effects of these practices on individuals and their families. The current study outlines the findings from a content analysis of twelve semi-structured interviews on the impacts of fines and fees in Oregon. The findings create a deeper understanding of how …

Translation Of Cases Of Greek Nouns Into Chinese: A Case Study From The Gospel Of Matthew 5-7, Natthasake Naksit, Kanokporn Numtong

Journal of Letters

This article aims to study the translation of Cases of Greek nouns into Chinese. Using a case study from Matthew 5-7 in Chinese translation of the Bible (Chinese Union Bible), the research found that the Chinese translation of the Bible have four main forms of translation for Greek noun’s cases: Direct translation, Partial translation, Rearranged translation and Omitted. For the comparing the forms of translation with the earlier Chinese translations of other religious texts, it was found that Bible translations have more open and diverse forms and standards. It is not relying on the original text beyond necessity but has …

A Greater Distance Between The Readers And The Recounted Story In Salvatore Besso’S Travel Book: The Function Of The Picture Postcards, Panita Silapavithayadilok

Journal of Letters

This article analyses the scanned picture postcards in Salvatore Besso’s travel book with the aim to point out how they assume a crucial role in changing the main theme of the narrative on Siam in this book. From two main themes that run along together in the written narrative, exotism of Siamese culture and the recognition that Siam gained from Western nations, the scanned picture postcards lead the readers to focus particularly, if not only, on the first theme. This article seeks to shed more light to the significance of intermedial perspective in delving into subtle motives in cultural encounters. …

An Application Of Geoinformatics Technology To Assess Green Space Potential For Urban Resilience Samut Sakhon Province, Kannika Janchidfa, Areerut Patnukao

Journal of Letters

Rapid urbanization in Samut Sakhon province is transforming urban green spaces and public spaces, creating an urgent need to strengthen capacity to improve essential urban ecosystems and to create a sustainable future for everyone. The objective of this research is to assess the potential of suitable green spaces for urban resilience in Samut Sakhon province by applying geographic information system (GIS) tools and multicriteria analysis using an analytical hierarchy process (AHP), together with interviews. There are four main criteria used in the data analysis: (1) socioeconomic factors, (2) physical factors, (3) natural and environmental factors, and (4) access to infrastructure. …

The Role Of Japan In The Establishment Of The Siamese Modern Armed Forces During The Reign Of King Chulalongkorn, Thep Boontanondha

Journal of Letters

The establishment of Siamese modern armed forces importantly relied on military knowledge and technologies from the Western world. As a result, Siamese armed forces sent cadets to Europe, particularly King Chulalongkorn's sons, to study military science. However, the Paknam Incident in 1894, which Siam was decisively defeated by France, made the government realize the need for rapid development of the armed forces. Furthermore, Siam recognized that relying solely on European nations limited its choices for developing the armed forces. During this time, France continued to expand its influence over territories in Southeast Asia. These factors compelled Siam to find an …

Senses Of The Word /Tɛ̀ː/ In Old Thai (13th – 15th Century Ce), Khet Lengwiriyakul

Journal of Letters

Holding an assumption that the word /tɛ̀ː/ in Thai is polysemous and that the word’s senses are historically related, this research intends to conduct a historical study on the word. The purpose of this study is to find out whether /tɛ̀ː/ in the past used to have senses other than the ones existing in the present. This study aims to analyze the senses of /tɛ̀ː/ in Old Thai (13th – 15th century CE) by applying criteria proposed in Tyler and Evans’s Principled Polysemy (Tyler and Evans 2001; Tyler and Evans 2003; Evans 2004; Evans 2005). By applying the criteria, collocates …

Ud Business Students Excel In Ohio Export Program, University Of Dayton

School of Business Administration Blog

The Ohio Export Internship Program provides an experiential learning opportunity for students interested in international export management while assisting Ohio-based businesses in overcoming export challenges.

A Blueprint For Future Achievements For Nonprofits, William B. Calder

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Nonprofit organizations hire strong leaders to articulate a vivid and persuasive picture of how the organization will be better, in a significant way, than what currently exists. Leaders should not underestimate the use of a powerful vision, as it is needed to help define the issues and challenges for stakeholders (inside and outside the organization). Leaders need to describe what success looks like and continue to task all stakeholders to assist in building the “dream.”

Operational and staffing challenges are more difficult for NPOs without an articulated, compelling, and concise vision statement. The resultant costs of not having this statement …

Evaluation Of Surface Type And Time Of Day On Agility Course Performance, Arielle Pechette Markley, Nina R. Kieves, Linda Blake Rivas, Abigail B. Shoben

SKMC Student Presentations and Publications

INTRODUCTION: Canine agility competitions are performed on a variety of surfaces. In the equine and human literature, surface type has been associated with speed, performance, and injury risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of general surface type and time of day on calculated speed (yards per second over a measured course distance) and course performance during the UKI Agility International (UKI) U.S. Open. We hypothesized that surface type would affect calculated speed, with sand being the slowest.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data on course performance from the 2021 and 2022 events were obtained directly from UKI. …

Human-Robot Interactive System For Warehouses Using Speech Slam And Deep Learning-Based Barcode Recognition, Harish Ram Nambiappan, Sama Nikanfar, Ayon Roy, Joey Hussain, Deep Shinglot, Sneh Acharya, Nicholas Gans, Fillia Makedon

Association of Computing Machinery Open Access Agreement Publications-Archive

This paper presents an initial investigation of a speech-based humanrobot interaction system for locating items in a warehouse environment. The system uses a 2D SLAM map and visual servoing with deep learning-based barcode recognition to identify and locate items based on user speech commands. The system was tested with and without item location in the SLAM map and achieved a 100% success rate in identifying and localizing items. The average speech processing time was recorded at 9.28 seconds, and the system demonstrated a best-case timing of 15.46 seconds and a worst-case timing of 3 minutes for identifying items on different …

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A Study Of Big Bath Practices In The Egyptian Capital Market: An Emphasis On Ceo Turnover And Origin, Engy Elhawary, Rasha Elbolok, Dina Hassouna

Business Administration

Purpose – This study aims to investigate how major big bath accounting practices and CEO turnover in Egypt relate to one another, as well as the first to use the CEO’s origin as a moderating factor.

Design/methodology/approach – This study uses 10-year longitudinal data from 2012 to 2021 and 290 firm-year observations from Egypt’s listed nonfinancial firms that witnessed CEO turnover to identify the significant big bath accounting practices in Egyptian businesses after the Egyptian revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic. Using fixed and random effect models, the authors investigate the impact of CEO turnover on company earnings during the first …