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Vol. 15, No. 1: Table Of Contents, University Of Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Denver Sports & Entertainment Law Journal

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Mathematical Modeling Of An Epidemic In Scale-Free Network With Imperfect Vaccination, Heba Hameed

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the mathematical epidemiological model has proven to be essential for understanding the disease dynamic and finding the best control tool to help contain the disease and minimize its impact. This thesis investigates the dynamics of an infectious disease spread with latent infection and vaccination. The aim is to study this model's dynamic in a network that reflects the heterogeneity of the environment where the disease spreads. The vaccination is assumed to be not perfect, which means that vaccinated persons are likely to be infected and that the vaccinated person could lose their immunity, …

Let Us Fail: Speculative Futures And Digital Librarianship, Natalia Estrada, Kristina Bush, Stacy Snyder

Journal of Critical Digital Librarianship

Let Us Fail explores what digital librarianship work might look like if digital library workers were not tied to the technology, infrastructure, or work culture of academia that we currently experience. We explore what work could look like if we were given the agency to play and be creative, support to learn from failure, and freedom from traditional assessment metrics. This podcast dreams about a future in which digital library workers are self-directed, autonomous workers with the capacity to explore, experiment, and iterate.

To stream each episode of this podcast, navigate to JCDL volume 0, issue 2 and click on …

Covidisation And Patient Safety Competence Among Filipino Nursing Students: The Mediating Role Of Health Consciousness, Angelica S. Abilong, Codyvann Rodge L. Arcega, Dominique Chiel R. Salonga, Julianne Ryce T. Uy

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Patient safety enables healthcare workers (HCW) to avoid adverse events in a clinical setting, which is vital for medical students developing related competencies. This is especially critical for nurses, given their role in delivering healthcare. However, the COVID-19 outbreak impacted their day-to-day routines and lifestyles, causing various social and psychological implications for HCWs, particularly nursing students. Following a modified version of Nola Pender’s Health promotion model, this study aims to examine the relationship between the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, termed ‘covidisation’, on the patient safety competencies of Filipino nursing students and how health consciousness mediates the relationship. A convenience …

Desire Paths In The Information Landscape, Victoria Van Hyning, Mason A. Jones, Travis Wagner

Journal of Critical Digital Librarianship

Libraries and archives serve so many different users who come to information institutions with various perspectives, needs, experiences, and desires around accessing physical or digital collections. While our users may find what they are looking for immediately, many have to beat their own paths through complex systems and metadata that doesn’t align with their needs. Their search strategies may leave digital “desire paths”–alternative routes through the information landscape that can show us how to better meet their needs. This article covers three scenarios where users’ desire paths can be seen or where gaps around user experience can be better addressed. …

Earthlings: Dangling With Sustainability, Shane Loryn L. Silvestre, Elisha Hazzel A. Concepcion, Samantha B. Evangelista, Maureen B. Hermosa, Roan Alleah I. Palacio

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Earthlings saw a gap in the Philippine sustainable jewelry market, prompting them to offer earrings made of recycled HDPE plastic at an affordable price. Established in September 2023 by five senior high school students at De La Salle University-Manila, the brand has undergone thorough product development supplemented by market research to honor its commitment to delivering quality pieces. Although there are established sustainable jewelry brands like Karisma ni Maria and Minea’s Pieces, their products may not be affordable for other market groups, especially the younger demographic. Therefore, by setting a low ceiling price of Php 249.00, which seasonally drops to …

Development Of Highly Efficient Hybrid-Functionalized Membranes For Sustainable Water Harvesting, Ahmed Abuibaid

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Water scarcity has emerged as a critical global challenge. This problem catches the world interest by events such as the severe drought in Europe during the summer of 2022. While desalination plants offer a solution, their high energy consumption necessitates the exploration of alternative, sustainable water resources. Addressing the urgent need for alternative water resources in the face of increasing water scarcity. A viable option was presented by fog harvesting. Which is a method to collect water from atmospheric fog. This method was initially developed to meet the demands of varieties of sectors such as agricultural purposes, household used and …

Sustainabling Ecoccessories By Seeks Innovate, Alyzza Joice A. Carag, Aretha Shantelle L. Llona, Helaena G. Parcon, Alphonso Cyrus R. Salvador, Geraldine Arianne G. Yu

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

On June 26, 2023, SEEKs Innovate was incorporated as a sustainable accessory start-up sole proprietorship in order to provide an outlet and solution to excess plastic waste while creating ways to support local communities through job generation. Moreover, the marketing strategies of SustainaBling by SEEKs Innovate continue to uphold its sustainable principles, even through its marketing. Most marketing campaigns are executed through digital means to minimize expenses, and during occasions where physical materials are needed, the company strives to reduce, reuse, and recycle as many resources as possible. Moreover, due to the product line’s unique design using 100% recycled HDPE …

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Chronos Volume 5 Issue 1 - Full Issue

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Nuanced Echoes: Examining Lord George Macartney's Writings On China Through The Lens Of The Late Enlightenment, Mathew Lazare

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Elizabeth On Paper: Elizabeth I Viewed Through Her Writings And Public Addresses, Kelly Bogart

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Revolt, God, Monarchy And Change: The International Conservative Reaction To The French Revolution, Kelsey Bilodeau

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Mash: Advances In Treatment And Triage During The Korean War, Ryan Planer

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To Be A Tudor Woman: Social Expectations And The Women Who Defied Them, Jessica Spriggs

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Disconnected Mindsets: The United States, Cuba, The Soviet Union And The Build-Up To The Cuban Missile Crisis, Frank Dariano

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From Rome To Aachen: The Shift From Roman To Medieval Society, Manuel L. Iravedra

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The United States & Haiti's Political Economy In Historical Perspective, James W. Livengood

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The Oneida Land Claim, Deborah Toole

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Anorexia Mirabilis: A Secular Seduction, Nicholas A. Ross

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Facing Publishing Paralysis In Teacher Education: Book Critique Of Writing Your Journal Article In Twelve Weeks (2nd Ed.), Donna Zerr, Carissa Gober, David Wolff

Essays in Education

Our lived experiences as Teacher Education faculty in the realm of scholarly writing was filled with anxiety and trepidation. In the attempt to develop as writers, we participated in a professional learning community book discussion on Wendy Laura Belcher’s workbook, Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success (2nd ed.). The text’s exercises helped motivate our steps through the writing process and developed productive writing habits for publication. This article is a critique of the book which helped us face and overcome our fears of writing with the intention to publish academic scholarship. The workbook …

“Do I Want Math?”: Anxiety Level And Career Interest In Math Of De La Salle University Senior High School Students, Heona Franczesca L. Bautista, Marielle Emily V. De Luna, Pariss Joncie C. Licup, Jannah Raisa S. Pantaran, Czarina Alikah A. Paulino, Gabriel John C. Lazaro

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Math anxiety, characterized by feelings of tension or fear when dealing with mathematics, is a prevalent issue among students that can significantly affect their academic performance and career choices. This research aims to understand the effect of math anxiety on students, as treating and reducing anxiety is crucial since it tends to exacerbate over time. The study investigates the effect of math anxiety on the career interests of De La Salle University Senior High School students in mathematics-related fields. A Likert-style survey was administered online among 116 participants to assess anxiety levels. Survey questions were grouped based on math assessments, …

The Potential Of Concrete With Titanium Dioxide (Tio2) And Corncob Activated Carbon Admixture As A Photocatalyst, Stacy Eleoriene T. Arzadon, Jezreel V . Hernandez, Ara Isybelle T. Manalo, Jamaeca Whine A. Payduan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Environmental health is directly linked to human health and societal growth; it is a significant threat to humanity and a major contributor to illness and mortality. In response to these issues, photocatalysis is becoming a trend in the pursuit of the abatement of environmental threats as it is a promising approach to the destruction of contaminants. This study aimed to develop concrete with admixtures of TiO2 and Corncob Activated Carbon (CAC) and to determine its potential for photocatalysis through the investigation of morphology and durability. Results showed that in terms of morphology, the Scanning Electron Microscopy showed that the concrete …

Housing Affordability: Determining The Percentage Of Working-Class Millennials To Afford Renting A Studio-Type Condominium In Bonifacio Global City, Johara B. Piega, Ricardo Cholo L. Santos

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Proper housing is vital for sustainable environments and for an individual’s well-being — providing security, emotional stability, and a sense of belonging. However, the Philippines faces challenges in providing affordable shelter, especially as it has remained in the lower-middle income bracket alongside other Southeast Asian countries for over three decades. Bonifacio Global City (BGC) stands as Metro Manila’s premier business district and contributes to the affordability for housing in the country. This study focuses on the affordability of studio-type condominiums in BGC for working-class Millennials aged 28-43. Conducted through quantitative research methods and a descriptive design, it employed snowball and …

Studying The Relationship Of Screen Time And Academic Performance Amongst Dlsu Shs Manila Stem 122 Students, Riyen Bernice O. Ang, Filip Angelo R. Geronimo, Nick Oshley R. Magpantay, Jervyn Jenson T. Wong

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

In today's society, technology plays a crucial role as a tool for users, particularly students, in obtaining and sharing information, but ample screen time could impact their academic performance. This paper investigates the correlation between screen time and the academic performance of STEM students at DLSU SHS Manila, focusing on the relationship between screen usage and average screen time and categorizing screen time by academic and non-academic purposes. While screen time may benefit academic performance through mediums such as online videos, several papers have discussed the potential deficiencies in the integration of technology and academics, presenting more opportunities for further …

Comfyhood, Christina Mary O. Azura, Lara Beni O. Ciervo, Lhianne Jane R. Victoria

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

ComfyHood, a blanket hoodie company, aims to provide comfort and practicality for various customers. The initial target market was the DLSU community to understand customer preferences. Market research was conducted to develop unique features for blanket hoodies in a competitive market. ComfyHood is a sole proprietorship led by Christina Azura, Lhianne Victoria, and Lara Ciervo, who manage operations, finance, and marketing. ComfyHood prioritizes customer satisfaction through visually appealing content and a solid online presence on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Ensuring transparency in billing, payment methods, and efficient logistics for prompt delivery. The emphasis on self-care and busy lifestyles drive …

Xantali, Hazel Marie R. Caccam, Julianne Ycel Ds. Kaw, Meggie Ellen D. Ngo, Mariela Emilia P. Cillan, Natania Amour C. Cello

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Xantali is at the forefront of sustainable footwear innovation, offering a unique solution to the environmental challenges posed by the footwear industry. With its flagship product, Xandals, the company introduces a novel concept of sandals with interchangeable straps, revolutionizing the traditional sandal design. This innovation not only enhances versatility for customers but also significantly reduces waste by eliminating the need for multiple pairs of shoes in varying colors, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 12. Through a strategic marketing approach focused on the 4Ps - Product, Pricing, Promotion, and Place - Xantali has successfully communicated its …