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Learning To Love, Addelyn M. Maxwell

Emerging Writers

The article describes the author's personal memory of meeting her new baby sister.

How Losing My Phone Saved My Life

Emerging Writers

The author describes their journey through a mental health episode, choosing treatment, and concluding a stay at a health support facility. Please note that the author has chosen to publish under a pen name to protect their privacy.

Community Accountability And Covenant At The Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Atlanta, Serethiel Freeman

Emerging Writers

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta is a multi-faith, covenantal community united by a shared commitment to kindness, respect, and diversity, and it strives to use community accountability mechanisms to address harms that arise from unconscious bias. Currently, UUCA's commitment to diversity is falling short as the congregation struggles to use community accountability to address harm. The covenant is an essential part of the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition, and it has the potential to shape and guide the use of community accountability within a congregation. However, at UUCA, the covenant has not been interwoven into congregational life. This article argues …

An Ordinary Hero: Examining The True Nature Of Amelia Earhart, Daniella Hernandez

Emerging Writers

This essay explores how Amelia Earhart’s perception in society has been skewed by the sensationalism surrounding her career as a female aviator and the conspiracies surrounding her mysterious disappearance. The author argues that Earhart’s true character and the impact she had on society as a whole have been overshadowed by the media’s fascination with her strange death.

Super Soapbox

Emerging Writers

American superhero comics have always had some sort of political/socio-political spin to them. During the Golden Age of the 1930's to 50's, characters such as Superman and Captain America appeared in World War II propaganda fighting the Axis Powers. The following Silver Age from the 50's to 70's became infamous for its self-censorship under The Comics Code Authority, which in practice banned LGBTQ+ representation. However, the gradual retirement of the CCA's regulations allowed titles such as Uncanny X-Men and The Dark Knight Returns to cover heavier topics such as racism and political corruption during the Bronze Age of the 70's …

Deinfluencers As Institutional Actors: Dramaturgical Work And The Embedded Contestation Of Consumerism, Gokcen Coskuner-Balli, Charlene Chu, Niklas Myhr, Cristina Nistor

Business Faculty Articles and Research

"In the sections that follow, we develop theoretical scaffolding for our analysis. We begin by reviewing the literature on institutional work, focusing on how embedded actors engage in purposive actions to disrupt taken-for-granted norms. Next, we examine theoretically how influencers operate, setting the stage for understanding how deinfluencers leverage and subvert these roles. We then review scholarship on anti- consumption and consumer resistance, highlighting how deinfluencers depart from conventional activist modes by adopting culturally embedded, everyday practices. Collectively, these literatures inform our conceptualization of deinfluencing as a dramaturgically enacted form of institutional work. Subsequently, we present our methodology, followed by …

Adverse Childhood Experiences And Proactive Coping: Impacts On College Adjustment And Risky Behavior, Saige A. Imm, Jisook Park, Will Stutterheim

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Numerous studies have examined the enduring impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on individuals’ capacity to manage stress and effectively navigate challenges in the rigors of the university environment. Exposure to negative life events has shown to interfere with individuals’ psychological maturation, heightening an inclination to engage in risky behaviors, especially during pivotal developmental transitions like the start of college. Thus, investigating the impact of ACEs on college students is crucial as it could impair their societal well-being and increase mental health concerns and maladaptive behaviors in college (Schafer, 2021; King et al., 2024). The current research examines the role …

Auditory Stimulation Rescues Cognitive Deficit In, Mohamed Ouardouz, Amanda E Hernan, J Matthew Mahoney, Rodney C Scott

Faculty Research 2026

Background/Objectives: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a triplet repeat expansion in the Fmr1 gene leading to the loss of Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein (Fmr1 protein). The loss of Fmr1 protein modulates many cell biological processes and leads to the emergence of intellectual disability and autism. FXS is modeled in Fmr1-KO mice that display features consistent with human FXS, including hypersensitivity, cognitive and learning deficits, hyperactivity and audiogenic seizures. Here, we investigated the effect of auditory stimulation during a range of developmental stages on recognition memory and sociability deficits in Fmr1-KO mice. Methods: Fmr1-KO …

March 30 Elections, Census & Redistricting Update, Jeffrey M. Wice

Elections, Census & Redistricting Updates

No abstract provided.

Shu World Review- March 30th 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

Aibl Chapter Earns Second Consecutive Chapter Of The Year Honor, Communications And Marketing

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

AiXGa1−XN (0.7 < X < 1) Schottky Diodes Using Distributed Polarization Doped Layer With A Current Density Of 14 Ka/Cm2, Tariq Jamil, Abdullah Al Mamun Mazumder, Mafruda Rahman, Muhammad Ali, Grigory Simin, M. Asif Khan

Faculty Publications

High Al-content Al_xGa_1-xN (0.7 < x < 1) quasi-vertical Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) with distributed polarization doping were grown on the bulk AlN substrate. They exhibit excellent rectification behavior with a large forward current density (~14 kA/cm² ) and a high breakdown field of ~8.3 MV/cm. The SBDs also exhibited low ideality factors of (n~1.2) with a high Schottky barrier height (Φ _b~ 1.7 eV). Thus, this study demonstrates the feasibility of the distributed polarization doping approach for high current–high voltage devices.

Dawes, Trevor A. And Michael J. Krasulski, Eds. Twenty-First-Century Access Services: On The Front Line Of Academic Librarianship, Second Edition. Chicago: Association Of College And Research Libraries, 2023., Alyssa Ohlhauser

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Family-Level Mediators In The Intergenerational Transmission Of Maternal Childhood Trauma: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Pooled Effect Measures, Emma J. Mew, Rhayna Poulin, Veronika Shabanova, Hannah Gorman, Marie-Claire Meadows, Jessica L. Bonumwezi, Victoria Chung, Rachel Hennein, Audrey Y. Huang, Kevin Quach, Vanessa Blas, Ashlin Ondrusek, Karly Sara Weinreb, Kate Nyhan, Si’Itia Soliai-Lemusu, Jueta Mccutchan-Tofaeono, Nicola L. Hawley, Sarah R. Lowe

Department of Psychology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Children of mothers with childhood trauma are at an increased risk for mental health problems, yet the most influential family-related mediators of this intergenerational transmission remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized effect sizes from 29 studies (n = 352,279 dyads) examining psychosocial family-level mediators between maternal childhood trauma and child mental health. We identified 380 simple and 40 serial mediation paths across four domains: child characteristics, maternal characteristics, parent–child relationship factors, and household characteristics. Maternal characteristics showed the largest pooled effects (proportion median [PM]: 31.2%; ratio median [RM]: 0.21), particularly maternal mental health (PM: 36.0%), maternal attachment style …

Auditory Stimulation Rescues Cognitive Deficit In Fmr1-Ko Mice, Mohamed Ouardouz, Amanda E. Hernan, J. Matthew Mahoney, Rodney C. Scott

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

Background/Objectives: Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a triplet repeat expansion in the Fmr1 gene leading to the loss of Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein (Fmr1 protein). The loss of Fmr1 protein modulates many cell biological processes and leads to the emergence of intellectual disability and autism. FXS is modeled in Fmr1-KO mice that display features consistent with human FXS, including hypersensitivity, cognitive and learning deficits, hyperactivity and audiogenic seizures. Here, we investigated the effect of auditory stimulation during a range of developmental stages on recognition memory and sociability deficits in Fmr1-KO mice. Methods: Fmr1-KO mice were …

Physical Rehabilitation For Older Patients With Acute Hfpef (Rehab-Hfpef) Trial: Design And Rationale, Amy M. Pastva, Gordon R. Reeves, David J. Whellan, Robert J. Mentz, Haiying Chen, Alain G. Bertoni, Pamela W. Duncan, Mark A. Espeland, Shelby D. Reed, M. Benjamin Nelson, Christopher M. O'Connor, Dalane W. Kitzman

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

RATIONALE: Older patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) experience persistently poor outcomes, including physical disability, cognitive impairment, depression, impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL), rehospitalizations, loss of independence, and mortality. In our previous phase 2 REHAB-HF trial, an innovative physical rehabilitation intervention, delivered across three phases-inpatient, 12-week outpatient, and 3-month home-based maintenance-produced large improvements in physical function and HRQOL, with signals of reduced clinical events among patients with acute HFpEF. These findings provide a compelling rationale for a definitive, event-powered trial to evaluate clinical outcomes.

HYPOTHESIS: Targeting physical frailty and multisystem functional impairments using …

Who Is Presidential? Women’S Political Representation, Deflection, And The 2016 Election, Kaitlin M. Boyle, Chase B. Meyer

Faculty Publications

In 2016, Hillary Clinton was the first woman to gain the presidential nomination from a major political party in the United States, yet she was unsuccessful. The current study explores barriers to being elected as president for women generally and Hillary Clinton specifically. Using the propositions and tools of affect control theory, we demonstrate how women’s political representation shapes cultural sentiments about women and the president. In a nationwide sample of Americans surveyed shortly before the election, we find women’s representation on the state level influences voter preferences through these cultural sentiments: More women in politics makes a woman president …

Acknowledgments And Author Biographies

Emerging Writers

An editorial note of acknowledgement along with author biographies.

Qingming Jie: Across The Horizon, Elby Wang

Emerging Writers

This paper attempts to provide an understanding of an Asian tradition, Qingming Jie, by providing the past, the present, and the future of the tradition. The article explains the origin of Qingming Jie as well as contemporary changes to the tradition and explores how practicing this tradition differs from practicing in the motherland.

The Effects Of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption On Cancer Development, Bailey G. Ottmann

Emerging Writers

The dramatic rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption worldwide has sparked growing concerns about its impact on cancer development and human health. UPFs contain high levels of added sugars, unhealthy fats, chemical additives, dyes, and toxic compounds formed during cooking and processing. This study investigates the relationship between UPF consumption and cancer through a review of primary and secondary sources, alongside an observational survey conducted among 15 healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and nursing educators. Survey findings indicate that 53% of participants observed higher cancer prevalence in patients consuming large amounts of UPFs, with colorectal cancer most frequently reported. The …

Starting The Engine, Rowan Rodgers

Emerging Writers

This is a nonfiction narrative about how the author gained and grew their motivation for fine arts and education. The piece discusses early obstacles in school and how the author eventually overcame them with newfound skills and supporters.

The Critical Window: How The Design And Implementation Of The Equity To Prosperity Preschool (E2p) Program Shaped Early Childhood Development, Eric D. Harris

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The Equity to Prosperity (E2P) Preschool Program was designed as an integrated early-childhood intervention that combines structured, developmentally informed instruction with family economic supports to improve the kindergarten readiness of 2-year-old children in Memphis, Tennessee. This study investigated whether the key design and implementation features of the E2P program contribute to its effectiveness and whether these features can inform revisions to early childhood education policy. Using a design-focused case study approach, the analysis drew upon Barzelay’s (2019) mechanism-intent analysis framework to examine how conceptual and embodiment design choices shaped implementation, instructional practice, and child outcomes. For the child cohort represented …

Stream Biofilms In West Tennessee Provide Insights As A Tool For Informing Restoration Practices, Kimberly Elizabeth Baldwin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Many streams in West Tennessee, USA, have been heavily modified for agriculture or flood prevention purposes, which can result in altered stream microbial community dynamics. There is little research comparing biological and physicochemical dynamics between disturbed and natural streams, especially in West Tennessee. There is a need to understand how restoration efforts may impact microbial communities and thus ecosystem processing. Here, we investigate the community and assembly dynamics of microbial communities (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) in a degraded stream slated for restoration by 1) comparing this disturbed site to an undisturbed control stream, 2) examining seasonal variation of biofilms and riparian …

Aldo Faldi's 12 Brevi Studi Seriali And The Modern Solo Oboe Tradition, Michael Isaac Ripple

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This dissertation examines the pedagogical and musical significance of Aldo Faldi’s 12 Brevi Studi Seriali per Oboe within the broader context of twentieth- and twenty-first-century solo oboe repertoire. While etude literature has historically functioned as a bridge between technical study and performance practice, the standard oboe etude canon remains largely rooted in nineteenth-century tonal idioms and does not adequately address the technical and perceptual demands of post-tonal music. Through detailed analytical study and comparative repertoire analysis, this project argues that Faldi’s etudes provide a systematic pedagogical framework for developing the skills required in contemporary oboe performance. These studies isolate and …

Works Of Michael Kahle; Expanding The Viola's Role Within The Classical Music Canon, Andrew Scott Mcguire

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This project reexamines the role of the viola within the classical canon, arguing for its repositioning as a melodic and collaborative instrument rather than a purely supportive inner voice. Analytical and experiential findings demonstrate that the viola’s capacity to modify articulation, timbre, and projection enables it to mediate between contrasting instrumental families such as bowed strings, winds, and percussion. Grounded in performance-based research, this study investigates the viola’s function in non-traditional chamber ensembles, with particular repertoire development through collaboration with composer Michael Kahle, whose works for mixed ensembles—including flute, vibraphone, oboe, piano, and wind ensemble—feature the viola as a primary …

"Finding Greatness Elsewhere": Racial Discrimination And The Attrition Of Black Women In School Psychology Training Programs, Asya Tiani Miles

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Prior literature identifies discriminatory school experiences as a factor in Black women’s thoughts of leaving school psychology training programs (Jackson, 2023; Proctor, 2009). However, no studies have thoroughly examined how intersecting racial and gender discrimination contributes to Black women’s decisions to follow through with leaving. In addressing this gap, participants included eight Black women who left their programs between 2017 and 2023 due to discriminatory treatment. A reflexive thematic qualitative design was employed, and the following themes emerged: microaggressions, harsher evaluation and academic underestimation, alienation and exclusion, unsuccessful attempts to make the environment more bearable, and finding greatness elsewhere. Implications …

“At That Point You Aren’T Even A Teacher”: Literacy Teacher Resistance In The Age Of The Edtech Panopticon, Dallas Joseph Allen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The growth of digital education programs in public education, combined with increased legislative restrictions, has created an environment where literacy and English Language Arts teachers are working under complex networks of surveillance and control, where curriculum materials are provided to them by outside designers. Teachers who have ideological or moral issue with the supplied materials may choose to resist and subvert. Previous research in teacher resistance highlights instructional strategies educators used in the pre-and-early digital era: class discussion, subversive reading, and leveraging institutional authority and experience. This dissertation analyzes qualitative interview data gathered from four high school English Language Arts …

Driving Behavior; Predicting Role Of Social Intelligence And Personal And Social Responsibility, Seyedehsareh Hashemikamangar

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of responsibility and social intelligence on dangerous driving behavior among young drivers. Quantitative (i.e., multiple hierarchical regression) and qualitative (i.e., thematic analysis) methods are combined to achieve this goal. A total of 404 US drivers aged 18-35 participated in this study and completed an online survey that included demographic questions, the Dula Dangerous Driving Index (DDDI), Tromsø Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS), Responsibility Questionnaire (RQ), and open-ended questions. The quantitative results indicated that higher social awareness, social skill, personal responsibility, and social responsibility are correlated with less frequent dangerous driving behavior …

Cocreando Una Experiencia Vivencial Con El Robot Sarita, Neil Andrés Jiménez Pinzón, Édgar Eduardo Roa Guerrero, Jenni Katerine Ramírez Caviedes, Miguel Ángel Ballén Sierra

Ingeniería

El libro CoCreando en una experiencia vivencial con el robot SARITA – Nivel básico se presenta como un microprograma de robótica educativa, resultado de un proyecto de investigación, en colaboración con el semillero del Programa de Ingeniería Electrónica de la Universidad de Cundinamarca, sede Fusagasugá, en el que se integra la ciencia, la creatividad y el aprendizaje significativo en una experiencia educativa innovadora.

Más allá de aprender a programar o ensamblar un robot, los jóvenes desarrollan habilidades para trabajar en equipo, resolver problemas y pensar de manera lógica y creativa. La robótica educativa no se limita a enseñar sobre tecnología. …

Plantas Medicinales En El Territorio: Una Vista Desde Los Saberes Ancestrales, Eugenio Alexander Garnica Serrano, Gloria Naidu Cuevas Rodríguez, Diana Carolina Molina León

Ciencias de la Salud

Plantas medicinales en el territorio: una mirada desde los saberes ancestrales, recoge la memoria viva de Cundinamarca y la sabiduría de nuestros mayores, quienes han sabido transmitir el uso de las plantas para aliviar dolencias cotidianas (insomnio, problemas digestivos o los dolores articulares). Esta obra enlaza tradición y ciencia, ofreciendo un testimonio que fortalece la identidad cultural y se convierte en legado para las generaciones presentes y futuras. Más que un compendio de plantas y remedios, este libro es un homenaje a los adultos mayores que cuidan y preservan estas plantas en sus hogares. Su publicación contribuye a la …