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The Rise Of The Global Middle Class, Homi Kharas

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West presented a lecture titled, "The Rise of the Global Middle Class" by Brookings senior fellow in global economy and development, Homi Kharas.

For the last two hundred years, ever since the start of the Industrial Revolution, the most successful economies in the world have developed large, stable middle classes. With globalization, the expansion of the middle class has accelerated to a historically unprecedented speed. But global consumerism is scaling faster than the adaptation of institutions, ecosystems, and social norms. Brookings senior fellow Homi Kharas discusses his most recent book, …

How Shakespeare Films Distort History, Ruth Vanita

Global Humanities and Religions Faculty Publications

The Oscar-nominated Hamnet exploits the playwright’s fame to manipulate facts of his life and work and encourages viewers to derive fake history from the movies.

Post-Wildfire Water Quality And Aquatic Ecosystem Response In The U.S. Pacific Northwest: Science And Monitoring Gaps, Sara Wall, Jana E Compton, Ashley A. Coble, Beth M. Haley, Jiajia Lin, Allison Myers-Pigg, Justin Reale, Katie Wampler, Kevin D. Bladon, Kurt Carpenter, Heejun Chang, Multiple Additional Authors

Geography Faculty Publications and Presentations

An increase in the occurrence of large, high severity wildfires in the western Pacific Northwest (PNW), USA, has created an urgent need for science to better inform forest management and policy decisions to maintain source water quality in the region. The western PNW faces similar challenges to other regions with shifting wildfire regimes and large population centers reliant on surface water from forested catchments. However, the uniquely wet and highly seasonal climate of the western PNW suggests that findings from other, more frequently burned regions may not be directly applicable. To identify science, monitoring, and management gaps and opportunities in …

A Comprehensive Review Of Food Waste Management In Attaining Sdg 12.3 Goals: Insights From Asian Countries, Ping Hu, Lotifa Tamanna Toma, Ashraful Alam, Md. Tanvir Ahmmed, Md. Jahidul Islam, Kazi Farhana, Marjia Sultana, Miraj Ahmed Bhuiyan

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Food waste is one of the most important world-wide challenges whose environmental, economic and social impacts have far-reaching effects that include contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, resources depletion as well as the rising levels of food insecurity. These problems are further intensified in Asia due to high rate of urbanization, population growth, changing dietary habits, and lack of waste management facilities. These conditions complicate the fact that countries are increasingly struggling to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3, which is to ensure that by 2030, half of the world has dropped per-capita food waste, and food losses …

Can Blockchain-Adoption Announcements Create Market And Operating Value In Banks? Evidence From An Event Study For Global Banks Initiatives, Nourhan Said

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis offers quantitative work in exploring the market value and operation advantages associated with blockchain initiatives in listed banks. We utilized an event study approach to analyze the market value added to banks adopting blockchain technology on a short term. The sample consist of 126 event observations spanning 30 different countries in the period between 2016 and 2024. The study also focuses on the signals and cues that drive the changes in the banks’ abnormal returns and cumulative abnormal returns. Different project attributes like the blockchain type, blockchain application, and objective as well as bank characteristics like the bank …

Mechanism And Performance Characterization Of Dry-Process Asphalt Mixtures Modified With Ldpe/Eva/Sbs Composite Particles, Zhengwei Yi, Junhong Jiang, Xiaoxuan Du, Xiangyang Ren, Dongzhao Jin, Tai Sheng, Xiaoxue Li, Hongfu Liu

Michigan Tech Publications

This study employed a dry-process method to prepare SBS/recycled LDPE/EVA composite-modified particles (CMP) for asphalt mixture modification. Conventional performance tests, including penetration tests, determined the optimal CMP dosage to be 8% by mass of asphalt. The rheological properties and microstructure of base asphalt, SBS-modified asphalt, and composite-modified asphalt were systematically compared, and the road performance of the corresponding mixtures was evaluated. The results demonstrated that the composite modifier forms a uniform elastic network within the asphalt, significantly enhancing both high- and low-temperature performance and fatigue life while also improving thermal stability and deformation resistance. The modification mechanism is predominantly based …

Curriculum Materials Cataloged For Browsing, Michelle Emanuel

Library Publications

When the University of Mississippi Libraries acquired a collection of state-adopted school textbooks for K-12 from its School of Education, a decision was made to catalog the collection for browsing to anticipate the needs of its primary users, both “in service” and “pre-service” teachers. The textbooks would be grouped according to their grade level, and cuttered by subject area, instead of being classed according to its subject area. As the collection would be integrated into the regular circulating collection, and not into a curriculum materials center, issues arose for both technical services and access services throughout the process, from cataloging …

Depaul Digest

DePaul Magazine

Melissa Ockerman, a school counseling professor, publishes guidance on how institutions can address the youth mental health crisis through de-escalating conflicts and cultivating social-emotional well-being. Noé de la Sancha, associate professor of environmental science, studies urban rat populations to better understand the impact of human-driven habitat change and loss on mammals. Plus, news briefs on exciting developments at DePaul University’s 10 colleges and schools, from a new Department of Neuroscience to robotics engineering in a new CyberLabs facility, and DePaul Connect, a community connecting alumni and students for network and mentor opportunities.

Moments

DePaul Magazine

Photo spread of The Fullertones, a DePaul student a cappella group, performing on the Lincoln Park Campus for DePaul Days and the launch of the university's Mission: Forward philanthropic campaign 

Full Issue: Winter 2026

DePaul Magazine

In DePaul Magazine's winter 2026 issue, learn how Mission: Forward, the most ambitious philanthropic campaign in the university’s history, is empowering purpose-driven education to solve society’s biggest problems. Also, read about the Dialogue Collaborative, a campus-wide initiative that creates space for reflection, rearticulates purpose, and builds capacity for respectful engagement across roles and disciplines; meet a finance student who launched a bottled agua fresca startup; and more.

From The President

DePaul Magazine

DePaul University President Robert L. Manuel shares how the Mission: Forward campaign redefines the role of higher education in society.

Conversation Peace

DePaul Magazine

DePaul University’s Dialogue Collaborative is a campus-wide initiative that creates space for reflection, rearticulates purpose, and builds capacity for respectful engagement across roles and disciplines.

Forward Momentum

DePaul Magazine

Mission: Forward, the most ambitious philanthropic campaign in DePaul’s history, is fueling purpose-driven education to solve society’s biggest challenges. Learn and watch videos about DePaul programs and initiatives that exemplify the campaign through academic innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, service-oriented community partnership and activist scholarship.

Class Notes

DePaul Magazine

From promotions to performances, see the latest accomplishments by DePaul alumni across class years and generations. Plus, read alumni spotlight profiles of Rudy Hodgson (CMN ’22), a pro hockey announcer, and Rania Elalej (BUS ’20), an international hotel operations specialist.

Making A Difference

DePaul Magazine

A new scholarship program furthers the legacy of the late Sue Ling Gin, a pioneering entrepreneur and former DePaul trustee who guided the establishment of two university science buildings.

Cv: Matthew Domico (Clinical Psychology), Matthew Domico

Psychology Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

Capacitors For High Temperature Systems, Methods Of Forming Same, And Applications Of Same, Morgan E. Ware, Pijush Kanti Ghosh, Xiangbo Meng, Mirsaeid Sarollahi, Rohith Allaparthi

Patents Granted

A capacitor is provided for high temperature systems. The capacitor includes: a substrate formed from silicon carbide material; a dielectric stack layer, including a first layer deposited on the substrate and a second layer deposited on the first layer; a Schottky contact layer deposited on the second layer; and an Ohmic contact layer deposited on the substrate. The first layer is formed with aluminum nitride (AlN) epitaxially, and the second layer is formed with aluminum oxide (Al.sub.2O.sub.3). AlN and Al.sub.2O.sub.3 are ultrawide band gap materials, and as a result, they can be use as the dielectric in the capacitor, allowing …

Cellulose Nanocrystal-Based Emulsions And Uses Thereof, Jin-Woo Kim, Gurshagan Kandhola, Joseph Batta-Mpouma

Patents Granted

This invention relates generally to a method of treating a crop with an agricultural product, where the method includes the steps of incorporating a cellulose nanocrystal-based emulsion into an agrochemical to produce the agricultural product and applying said agricultural product to said crop. The cellulose nanocrystal-based emulsion includes a continuous aqueous phase and a dispersed oil phase, where the continuous aqueous phase includes between about 0.25% and about 3% (w/w) of sulfonated cellulose nanocrystals, between about 0.25% and about 1% (w/w) of co-stabilizing biopolymer, and up to about 3.0% (w/w) of cationic crosslinker. The dispersed oil phase includes a plant-based …

Hyperdensity On Head Ct—An Imaging Review, Ramsis Benjamin, Christian Menard, Erik Larson

School of Medicine Publications

The 3D images derived from non-contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) scans provide a glimpse into the intra- and extracranial structures, based on the ability of electromagnetic X-rays to penetrate through various tissue densities. The gray matter, for example, possesses a higher density than the white matter, absorbs more X-rays, allows less penetration (attenuation), and thus has larger Hounsfield units (HU), the mathematical value of attenuation coefficient. The CT scanner’s wide availability and ease of use allow for quick assessment of acute neurosurgical abnormalities, such as hemorrhages, mass effect, hydrocephalus, and traumatic injuries. An attenuation value of +60 to +90 HU generally …

Student Affairs Minutes 02/10/2026, Student Affairs Committee

Student Affairs Committee

No abstract provided.

Long-Range Fit: A Software Package For The Representation And Study Of Long-Range Molecular Interactions, Adrian L. Batista-Planas, Ernesto Quintas-Sánchez, Richard Dawes

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

Describing intermolecular forces is fundamental to modeling and predicting the behavior of molecular systems. In particular, long-range molecular interactions with electrostatic, induction, and dispersion as the main components play a critical role, especially for low-temperature and low-density regimes. Long-range interactions are often described through perturbation theory, representing the electronic charge distribution via a multipolar series of the moments and polarizability tensors corresponding to each molecule. However, while the theory is well established, obtaining the resulting analytical expressions (and their practical implementation) constitutes a highly complex and system-dependent task. To address this challenge, we developed long-range-fit (LRF), an interactive and user-friendly …

Resolution On Article Ii, Section 3 Of The Faculty Senate Constitution, Todd Bruns

Faculty Senate Resolutions

This resolution addresses Article II Section 3 of the Faculty Senate Constitution regarding a required 90-day consultation period for the Executive Committee of Faculty Senate and concerned parties on administrative re-organization changes.

Approved 8/0/4 with one "Present" vote, the resolution identifies the Spring 2026 reorganization/mergers consultation period as ending March 9, 2026.

Fireside Chat | Ethan L. Silver ’02: The Evolving Landscape Of Crypto, Ronald H. Filler Institute For Financial Services Law

Ronald H. Filler Institute for Financial Services Law

February 10, 2026

The George-Anne

The George-Anne

No abstract provided.

Chemical Control Strategies For Poa Annua In Managed Turfgrass Systems, James D. Mccurdy, Rebecca G. Bowling, Aaron J. Patton, Edicarlos B. De Castro, James T. Brosnan, David E. Ervin, Shawn D. Askew, Clebson G. Goncalves, Matthew T. Elmore, J. Scott Mcelroy, Multiple Additional Authors

Environmental Science and Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

Poa annua L. is a widespread and persistent weed in managed turfgrass systems, exhibiting both annual and short-lived perennial growth habits. Effective management requires an integrated approach, with chemical herbicides remaining a primary tool. This review outlines the current landscape of chemical control strategies, including pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide options, plant growth regulators, and emerging chemistries. Herbicide resistance in Poa annua continues to pose a significant challenge, with confirmed cases spanning multiple modes of action. Consequently, sustainable management depends on rotating herbicide classes, using mixtures and sequences of treatments, and integrating nonchemical tactics.

Structural And Mechanical Properties Facilitate Shock Wave Damping By Helmet-Like Orbital Hoods In Snapping Shrimp, Mia Kazel, Rebekah E. Cammack, Alexandra C.N. Kingston, Ahmed A. Alshareef, Tarek Shazly, Daniel Isaac Speiser

Faculty Publications

Snapping shrimp damp the shock waves they produce and use as weapons with a helmet-like structure termed the orbital hood. Here, we ask how structural and material properties contribute to shock wave damping by orbital hoods in Alpheus heterochaelis. Using tensile mechanical testing, we find orbital hoods are approximately half as stiff as carapace and have twice the capacity for viscous energy dissipation. Microstructural features probably contribute to tissue-specific mechanical properties: the endocuticles of orbital hoods have almost twice as many lamellae as those of carapaces despite being half as thick, suggesting a mechanism for enhanced material mobility underlying …

Probing Intraplate Lithospheric Architecture: Magnetotelluric Imaging Of The Crust And Upper Mantle Across The New Madrid Seismic Zone, Mississippi Embayment, And Alabama-Oklahoma Lineament, Kaushik Sarker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This study presents a broadband magnetotelluric (MT) investigation of crustal resistivity structure beneath the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), aimed at identifying conductive features that may control present-day intraplate seismicity. Because electrical resistivity is sensitive to fluid content, temperature, and rock fabric, it provides indirect constraints on crustal strength and deformation processes, which influence fault reactivation and earthquake occurrence. We collected MT data along a profile spanning the Axial and Reelfoot faults to image subsurface conductivity contrasts associated with these active fault zones. We conducted a broadband magnetotelluric (MT) survey from December 2021 to March 2023 across five profiles- spanning …

February 10, 2026 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Planning Minutes 02/10/2026, Planning Committee

Planning Committee

No abstract provided.

Net Present Value Impact Of Fda’S Phase 3 Waivers On Monoclonal Antibody Biosimilar Development, Ranjit Ranbhor, Priyanka Kulkarni

Montclair State University Scholarship & Creative Works

Background: The FDA’s October 2025 guidance proposes waiving Phase 3 comparative efficacy studies for biosimilars when analytical and pharmacokinetic similarity are demonstrated.

Methods: We conducted a net present value (NPV) analysis comparing traditional biosimilar development pathways (with Phase 3 comparative efficacy studies) to streamlined pathways utilizing FDA’s Phase 3 waiver framework. The model incorporates industry-benchmarked cost data (Phase 3 studies: $20–28M), development timelines (Phase 3 duration: 1–3 years). Economic outcomes were evaluated across three monoclonal antibody biosimilar programs representing high-, moderate-, and lower-complexity scenarios. Sensitivity analysis evaluated parameter variation across realistic ranges.

Results: Waiving Phase 3 studies reduces development costs …