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One Year Of The Papacy Of Leo Xiv: The Role Of The Catholic Church In International Conflict Resolution, Cardozo Christian Law Student Association (Clsa), Cardozo International Law Society, Cardozo Dispute Resolution Society

2025–2026 Flyers

A roundtable discussion examining the first year of the papacy of Pope Leo XIV and the role of the Catholic Church in international conflict resolution.

Speaker: Dmytro Vovk, Visiting Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

2026-04-15 Evan Honer Brings ‘Sad Folk’ To The Showbox, Diego Dumlao

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2026-04-15 Redhawk Dining Announces Spring Changes, Maya Deguzman

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2026-04-15 Investigative Debater, Dylan Berman Is The Spectator’S Next Editor-In-Chief, Kaitlyn Delfs

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2026-04-15 Timeout Session: Travis Farrell Throws Curveball At University Of Portland, Julia Pilch

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Ftsz Forms Biomolecular Condensates In A Polar-Growing Alphaproteobacterium, Todd A Cameron, Miguel Ángel Robles-Ramos, Lorenzo Suigo, Silvia Zorrilla, William Margolin

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The conserved tubulin homolog FtsZ assembles into GTP-dependent protofilaments that organize the bacterial cell division machinery. Purified Escherichia coli FtsZ (FtsZEc) can form biomolecular condensates in the absence of GTP in macromolecular crowding conditions, but FtsZ condensates have not yet been confirmed in vivo. FtsZ from the Alphaproteobacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens (FtsZAt) localizes to distinct polar foci during growth and contains an intrinsically disordered region much longer than FtsZEc, suggesting a greater tendency to form condensates. Here, we show that purified FtsZAt readily formed dynamic condensates in vitro under molecular crowding conditions, and the addition of GTP induced the formation …

Sex-Specific Autosomal Susceptibility Loci In Systemic Sclerosis: A Genome-Wide Association Study, Gonzalo Borrego-Yaniz, José Luis Callejas, Oliver Distler, Susanna M Proudman, Mandana Nikpour, Nicolas Hunzelmann, Jeska K De Vries-Bouwstra, Ariane L Herrick, Yannick Allanore, Marta E Alarcón-Riquelme, Lorenzo Beretta, Shervin Assassi, Christopher P Denton, Maureen D Mayes, Javier Martin, Marialbert Acosta-Herrera

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Systemic sclerosis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease with marked sex differences in prevalence and severity. Although genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have advanced the understanding of systemic sclerosis genetics, sex-aware approaches remain scarce. We aimed to address this gap by examining autosomal sex-specific genetic factors in systemic sclerosis.

Methods: Based on a chromosomal definition of sex, we conducted a sex-stratified autosomal meta-analysis of GWAS in systemic sclerosis. We retrieved patient-level and control data from a previous GWAS for systemic sclerosis and newly recruited participants from an international multicentre collaboration (data cutoff June 1, 2024). Adult patients (aged ≥18 years) were …

Beyond The Evidence: The Cervical Collar As Cultural Artefact, Tim Nutbeam

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Cervical collar application remains prevalent in trauma care despite the absence of evidence of neurological benefit from spinal immobilisation. Clinical behaviour in this area has proven resistant to change, and the persistence of the collar requires explanation beyond the evidential debate alone. The fear of cervical injury has origins that predate clinical practice. Neurobiological preparedness theory suggests that threat associations linked to survival-relevant stimuli are more rapidly acquired and more durably maintained than other learned fears; the cervical region is a plausible candidate for this form of prepared response. This disposition has been reinforced by centuries of cultural practice: …

Ellagic Acid Reduces Inulin's Adverse Effects: A Combined Approach To Enhance Therapeutic Potential In Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Tharani Senavirathna, Shafaei, Ricky Lareu, Lois Balmer

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This mouse study investigates the efficacy of ellagic acid (EA), a potent antioxidant in fruits and nuts, and inulin, a prebiotic known for gut microbiota benefits, in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). A Western-style diet (WD) was used to induce NASH in C57BL/6J male mice for 16 weeks. Mice then received EA (100 mg/kg/day, oral gavage, 5 days/week) and/or 5% inulin (w/w in diet) for 12 weeks while continuing WD. Inulin increased energy intake and trended toward higher body weight and fasting glucose. EA reduced liver weights and restored the liver-to-body weight ratio. EA and inulin combined significantly reduced steatosis and hepatocyte …

What It Takes To Solve The Origins Of Life: An Integrated Review. Part 2: Theoretical Methods And Emerging Trends, Silke Asche, Carla Bautista, Celia Blanco, David Boulesteix, Alexandre Champagne-Ruel, Cole Mathis, Omer Markovitch, Zheng Peng, Avinash Vicholous Dass, Eloi Camprubi

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences Faculty Publications

The origin(s) of life (OoL), which has puzzled scientists for centuries, remains a major scientific challenge in the 21st century. Understanding the processes relevant to the OoL demands theoretical frameworks that can connect processes across scales, from microscopic dynamics to emergent levels of organization. While experimental studies generate a wealth of data, theoretical and computational approaches provide the structure necessary to interpret and generalize these findings. In Part 1, we examined the most widely used experimental techniques in the field. Here, we focus on the mathematical, physical, and computational techniques used to model phenomena relevant to life’s origin(s). We discuss …

Spectrum, Volume 56, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Lil Yachty and Loud Luxury Spring Into Campus -- DHS Shutdown Impacts Travel -- SHU Dance Program Welcoming Auditions -- CLLAs for Pioneers That Make a Difference -- Furry Friends Make the Purr-fect Companion -- Fighting for the Post Season

Parental (Dis)Satisfaction With School Placement To Achieve Inclusion: A Cross-Country Comparison, Veslemøy Maria Fossum Johansson, Suanne Gibson, Stuart Woodcock, Anders Dechsling, Harry Kullmann, Marte Karoline Herrebrøden, Line Britt Ulriksen, Anders Nordahl-Hansen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background – This study draws on data from a larger international project exploring parents' perceptions of the education of their children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Using responses from 1, 309 parents in Australia, England, Germany, and Norway it examines parental satisfaction with mainstream and special schools, and parents' school placement preferences, including willingness to change schools. Parental satisfaction is assessed as an overall evaluation of how well the child's school placement meets their needs, without distinguishing between specific aspects of the school experience. The study also explores whether the child's level of support is associated with these …

Harnessing Phase Engineered Porous Mxene-Tio2 In Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membranes For Enhanced Short- And Long Chain Pfas Removal From Water, Roham Ghanbari, Javad Farahbakhsh, Ahmad Najafidoust, Ratish Permala, Stefan Iglauer, Shervin Kabiri, Masoumeh Zargar

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

MXenes (2D transition metal nitrides, oxycarbides, carbonitrides, and carbides) hold promise in water treatment due to tunable surface chemistry and hydrophilic nature but restacking in aqueous environments and susceptibility to oxidation remain challenging. Here, we deliberately exploit partial oxidation of Ti3C2Tx MXene to in situ grow TiO2 nanoparticles on its surface, creating a porous, phase-engineered MXene-TiO2 composite. The anatase:rutile ratio was adjusted through different hydrothermal process time (12, 18, and 24 h), after 18 h composition yielding the best balance of surface charge and structural stability. This composite was incorporated into the polyamide (PA) layer of a thin-film composite reverse …

From Awe To Anxiety: Investigating Art-Induced Self-Transcendence Using Virtual Reality, Monica V. Weedman, Kutter Callaway, Daniel M. Shafer, Tyler Greenway, Jo- Ann Tsang, Wade C. Rowatt

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Introduction: Art has been shown to evoke a range of emotions, yet the mechanisms underlying these responses remain underexplored. Across three studies using between- and within-subjects designs, we examined how viewing original photographic art in virtual reality (VR) influences self-transcendent emotions and related affective states.

Method: In Study 1, participants viewed photographs in one of three VR contexts (museum, warehouse, church sanctuary). In Study 2, participants viewed the same photographs in a VR museum context where the photo scale varied (small vs. large scale). In Study 3, online participants viewed video recordings of the VR museum with or without computer-generated …

Angkringan Names In Semarang: A Linguistic Landscape Study, Nurul Maghfiroh, Suhandano Suhandano, Aprillia Firmonasari

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

The article reveals the linguistic landscape study of angkringan names in Semarang City. It covers language preference, language inference, and language preservation on signages. Researchers collected 140 pictures of angkringan signages from 10 sub-districts of Semarang. Observation and interviews are also conducted to obtain comprehensive linguistic landscape data. Qualitative analysis indicates that there are two naming patterns: monolingual and bilingual. The monolingual analysis identifies that the most preferred language code is Javanese, followed by Indonesian, English, and Sanskrit. Meanwhile, in the bilingual pattern, the dominant language combination used is Indonesian-Javanese, followed by Javanese-English, Javanese-Indonesian, Javanese-Dutch, Sanskrit-English, and Sundanese-English. Meanwhile, angkringan …

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 …

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

No abstract provided.

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.