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Purpose-Driven Business Motivates Umn Morris Student In Nike Internship, Adam Hammer

Campus News Archive

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The Right-To-Work Debate In Louisiana: How A Moment Of Violence Changed Law, Emma K. Thigpen

LSU Master's Theses

These two projects focus on the rise of business communities in twentieth century politics of the South and how they shaped national visions of the United States’ economic future. Chapter 1, a primary source project about how labor violence led to a Right-to-Work law, examines the actions of the La. AFL-CIO, led by Victor Bussie, and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, led by Edward Steimel, as they pursue alternate visions of economic progress and the “American way.” A major theme of this chapter is how violence was manipulated and refashioned to legitimize a lobbying organization and legislation intended …

Hidinet-T: A Transformer Modeling For High-Dimensional Survival Analysis, Aashish Dhanani

Computer Science Honors Theses

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Book Review: The Raider: The Untold Story Of A Renegade Marine And The Birth Of U.S. Special Forces In World War Ii, Wylie W. Johnson

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Stephen R. Platt

Reviewed by: Dr. Wylie W. Johnson, chaplain, US Army War College class of 2010

In this gripping narrative, Stephen R. Platt uncovers the forgotten legacy of a rebellious Marine whose daring vision helped shape the future of US Special Forces. Blending biography with battlefield drama, the book reveals how unconventional tactics and bold leadership redefined America’s approach to warfare. A must-read for anyone interested in the origins of elite military units and the individuals who defied tradition to forge them.

©2026 Wylie W. Johnson

When Flood Warnings Fail: Psychological Predictors Of Information Clarity And Evacuation Intention, Katsuya Tanaka, Tadashi Kito, Kohji Tanaka

Center for Public Service Publications and Reports

Flood warnings are often assumed—particularly within traditional average-effect models—to prompt uniform behavioral responses, yet real-world evidence suggests that message effectiveness varies widely across the population. This study empirically identifies and explains such heterogeneity using a factorial survey experiment (n = 1671) conducted among residents in flood-prone regions of Japan. We estimate finite mixture beta regression models to disentangle the distinct behavioral patterns underlying information clarity and evacuation intention. Results reveal two psychological segments: a Responsive majority, whose decisions are shaped by concrete and credible warning attributes (e.g., specific breach point, forecast basis, large-font display), and a Non-Responsive minority, who remain …

Promoting Mental Wellness And A Calm Learning Environment In A 2nd Grade Classroom, Grace Tone

Capstone Projects

Promoting mental wellness and implementing cognitive behavioral strategies brings awareness to staff and students and helps to promote a calm learning environment. School-based occupational therapists support students to participate in school occupations that they may be struggling with and provide them with cognitive behavioral strategies to regulate their emotions. The ACOTE concentration area for this capstone included education to staff members on the impact of mental wellness on student participation in school occupations and education on the Calm Moment Cards program from Every Moment Counts. The second ACOTE concentration area for this capstone was program development for sustainability of the …

Kecenderungan Wanita Menjadi Korban Tindak Pidana Terhadap Kesusilaan, Sumiyanto Sumiyanto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Pembaharuan Hukum Usaha Jasa Konstruksi, Sugeng Sugeng

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Pentingnya Fungsionalisasi Pidana Tambahan Dan Tindakan Tata Tertib Dalam Penanggulangan Kejahatan Ekonomi, Bernad L. Tanya

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Mengkaji Gejaia-Gejala Nonhukum Dalam Masalah Perllndungan Wanita, Sulistyowati Irianto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Demokratisasi Kehidupan Polltik Di Indonesia Menyongsong Pemilu 1992 Dan Sidang Umum Mpr 1993, Satya Arinanto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Pendekatan Ekonomi Terhadap Hukum Sebagai Sarana Pengembalian Wibawa Hukum, Ch. Himawan

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Effects Of Solvent Type, Storage Time, And Storage Temperature On Free Radical Stability And Concentration In Model Radical Systems And Complex Vegetable Oil Matrices, Rachid Ismail Daboussi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Free radicals are reactive species with unpaired electrons that occur and form within a range of biological, physical, and chemical systems. These highly reactive entities can interact with each other and/or with other molecules present in a mixture, often leading to significant changes in the system. Control over free radical concentration and free radical reactions is necessary in various fields depending on the aim of the process. For instance, free radical addition reactions play an essential role in the synthesis of polymers, where controlled radical behavior is necessary. However, in the thermal cracking of oil, free radical addition reactions are …

Evaluation Of Remote Sensing Soil Moisture Datasets In Arid Regions And Their Prospect For Leak Detection In Water Distribution Systems, Alaa Shakfeh

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This thesis is concerned with the evaluation of satellite-based soil moisture (SSM) datasets in arid regions and their potential application to leak detection in water distribution systems. The work focuses on the SMAP Level-4 soil moisture product and a Sentinel-1 SAR-based (SAR4SM) retrieval framework, used in conjunction with in-situ observations from the International Soil Moisture Network (ISMN) and historical leak records from the Al Ain Distribution Network (AADC), currently part of TAQA Distribution. The main objectives are (i) to quantify the performance of SMAP and SAR4SM surface soil moisture estimates over arid environments against ground-based measurements, and (ii) to develop …

The Effectiveness Of Equine-Based Therapy In Developing The Social Skills Of Children With Developmental Disabilities In The Uae: Parents’ Perspectives, Fatima Mohammed Alkatheeri

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This thesis explores parents’ perspectives on the effectiveness of equine-based therapy (EBT) in improving social skills among children with developmental disabilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Equine-based therapy has gained increasing international attention; however, research in the Gulf region remains limited, especially qualitative studies exploring parents’ lived experiences. The main objective of this thesis is to explore parents’ perceptions of changes in their children’s social development following participation in equine-based therapy and to examine the cultural relevance, benefits, and challenges of EBT implementation within the UAE context. A qualitative descriptive design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 …

Ai In Insurance Industry: Using Machine Learning To Improve Insurance Risk Predictions, Simbarashe Ngonyamo

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

• Insurance companies rely heavily on accurate risk prediction to identify potential customers, make marketing easier, and reducing the chances of loosing money.
• Traditionally, actuarial models such as logistic and Probit regression have been widely used because they are interpretable and statistically solid.
• However because of the rapid growth of data, insurance companies have started to shift from these traditional methods to machine learning techniques that can capture more complex and nonlinear relationships which traditional models may miss
• Therefore, this study investigates whether modern machine learning techniques—specifically Random Forest and XGBoost—can outperform traditional actuarial models in predicting customer interest in vehicle …

Experiences Of Culturally Engaging Advising Among South Korean Doctoral Students: A Collaborative Autoethnography, Sarang Kim, Hanna Kim, Seyoung Hong, Eun Jung Paik

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Empirical research on culturally engaging advising (CEA) for international graduate students, particularly in relation to their cultural backgrounds and identities, remains limited. This study addresses this gap by employing collaborative autoethnography and drawing on CEA and intersectionality frameworks to examine the experiences of four South Korean women doctoral students in the social sciences. Findings highlight challenges these students face due to their intersectional identities as Asian, Korean women and non-native English speakers. Findings also demonstrate ways in which CEA can be tailored to suit their needs. This study contributes to comparative and international higher education by offering insights on supporting …

Office Of Criminal Justice Programs Annual Report Fy 2025, Tennessee. Department Of Finance & Administration.

Office of Criminal Justice Programs

No abstract provided.

Tennessee Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Finance & Administration.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

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Tennessee Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, Tennessee. Department Of Finance & Administration.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

No abstract provided.

Aging Across Cultures: How Cultural Attitudes Shape Senior Care In Japan And The United States, Ella Gunn, Melinda Heinz

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

This study examines how cultural perceptions of aging influence the structure and delivery of care for older adults in Japan and the United States. By comparing cultural attitudes, this study identifies implications for senior care in each country. While cross-cultural studies comparing senior care systems exist, many lack the cultural context that shapes expectations about aging and care. This work focuses on this distinction. Results revealed 2 major themes: (1) Perception of burden with a subtheme of fear of burdening others, and (2) Perception of successful aging with a subtheme of aging as contentment vs. engagement. U.S. participants reflected an …

Division Of Tenncare Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Hearing, Tennessee. Division Of Tenncare.

TennCare Budget

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Tenncare's Fiscal Year 23-24 Annual Report, Tennessee. Division Of Tenncare.

TennCare Annual Report

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Tenncare Sickle Cell Disease Report 2026, Tennessee. Department Of Human Services.

TennCare Additional Reports

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2025 Tenncare Quality Assessment And Performance Improvement Strategy, Tennessee. Division Of Tenncare.

TennCare Additional Reports

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Teachers’ Perspectives On And Experiences With Using Ai In Education: A Comparative Study Between China And The Us, Dona Dinithi Ferdinando, Timea Chen, Yunhan Hwang, Leah Stoeger, Min A. Lee, Xumei Fan

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

This study examined how teachers in China and the United States perceive using AI in education, their experiences with using AI in teaching and facilitating student learning, and factors associated with AI use. Analysis of data from TALIS 2024 revealed that Chinese teachers reported more positive views of AI benefits, and American teachers had more concerns about using AI. A major reason for all teachers’ not using AI is due to their lack of knowledge and skills to teach using artificial intelligence. Teachers with a more positive view of AI benefits were more likely to report using AI in their …

Actuarial Review Of The Tenncare And Tenncare Partners Programs (Fy 24), Tennessee. Department Of Human Services.

TennCare Actuarial Report

No abstract provided.

Actuarial Review Of The Tenncare And Tenncare Partners Programs (Fy 25), Tennessee. Department Of Human Services.

TennCare Actuarial Report

No abstract provided.

Annual Report 2025, Tennessee. Department Of Human Services.

Annual Report

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Performance Analysis Of Back-To-Back Multilevel Tnpc Converters For Wave Energy Converters, Kappala Raveendrababu

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

A Wave Energy Converter (WEC) is a device that transforms the kinetic energy of ocean waves into usable electrical energy. Wave energy has the potential to become a major renewable energy source soon, as its energy density is higher than that of solar and wind power, especially as its technology advances. This thesis addresses the integration of wave energy conversion systems into the electrical grid using back-to-back multilevel power converter topologies. The study focuses on the design and implementation of a back-to-back three-level T-type Neutral Point Clamped (T-NPC) converter for a single wave energy conversion system to enhance efficiency, reliability, …