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Composing Songs For Dead Sailors, Toby Wren

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

Toby Wren discusses his latest creative work, the Songs for Dead Sailors song cycle, a psychological exploration of love and loss in the time of tall ships. This project was conceived as creative practice scholarship. In this presentation, Toby explains the creative processes and influences behind the work.

Ms. Anna Belle Harrison

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral program of Anna Harrison. Service held on June 27, 2025 in Statesboro, Georgia

Where The Soul Belongs: The Search For A Meaningful Life Through Han Funerary Art — With A Focus On The Mawangdui T-Shaped Painting And Jinqueshan Han Tomb Silk Painting, Tong Su

Theses - ALL

Perceptions of life and death are deeply embedded in the artistic expressions of a society, shaped by its cultural, philosophical and social environment. This study explores how funerary paintings from the early Han dynasty - the Mawangdui T-shaped painting and the Jinqueshan Han tomb silk painting - reflect evolving views of life and the afterlife under changing social conditions. While both paintings derive from the funerary traditions of Chu culture and Daoist beliefs in immortality, their differences highlight a significant shift: the Mawangdui T-Shaped Painting emphasizes ascent to the heavenly world through nature worship and ancestral connections, while the Jinqueshan …

From Descent To Creation – Women Descenders In Katabasis Stories, Ruilin Shi

Theses - ALL

Katabasis, the journey to the underworld and back, is a classic narrative in mythologies and modern literature around the world. However, the uniqueness of the women descenders and the connection between the underworld and femininity remain underexamined. This thesis examines the differences between men and women descenders in Katabasis narratives, including their different narrative structures, relationship with the underworld, and psychological needs in this journey. Using a comparative analysis of classical and modern katabasis narratives, this study employs a feminine perspective to examine the classic descent stories across different cultures and time periods. The student reveals the unexamined reasons why …

Illustration As Analysis: Discussing Gender Bias And Stereotypes In The Design Of Female Characters In Chinese Video Games, Hanyu Shi

Theses - ALL

This research is dedicated to examining gender bias in the design of female characters in Chinese video games, and exploring how illustration strategies can effectively promote the transformation of female characters from stereotypical and one-dimensional to more diverse and three-dimensional representations.Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, this research synthesizes and applies a multifaceted research approach that includes a literature review, sociological and feminist theoretical frameworks, semi-structured interviews, in-depth case studies, and visual cultural analysis. By combing the existing literature and several computer game cases on the market, this research reveals the profound influence of traditional cultural concepts …

Exploring Self-Narratives Through Visual Art: How Young Female Artists Form Their Identity, Jingyang Zhou

Theses - ALL

This paper focuses on exploring how female artists are able to develop their identity from research on self-narratives in their work. Many artist with a strong and unique voice incorporates aspects of their personality and perspective into their work (Robinson, 1985). Among them, I have observed that contemporary female artists in their twenties have navigated social changes and experienced psychological struggles while striving to understand themselves and find their role in the society. In this process, self-narratives have emerged as a vital and indispensable tool. In this paper, I will study the related theories, study the work of historical and …

The Political Philosophy Of Habitude: Conservatism Analytically Explained, Kyle S. Hodge

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Conservatism is both undertheorized and poorly understood in philosophical political theory; all extant theories have proven deficient. They either conflate what is contingently associated with conservatism with its essence, draw mistaken generalizations from apparently conservative behavior, or else are explanatorily incomplete.

To avoid these deficiencies, I develop a rigorous, theory-neutral groundwork for evaluating theories of conservatism. This groundwork utilizes both traditional methods of analytic philosophy and, for the first time in the field, historiometry. Philosophical analysis determines the formal requirements of a successful explanation while empirical, historiometric data determines the most salient conservative exemplars whom any such theory must explain. …

Beyond The Gray Ghost: John S. Mosby And The Power Of Legend, Kevin R. Youngberg

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Civil War generals are among the most celebrated figures of their time. In the post-Civil war era, many of these officers retreated to farms, and businesses and disappeared into obscurity. This was not the case with Colonel John Singleton Mosby, who quickly transformed into a figure whose legacy from the Civil war gave him a unique place in the American imagination as the legendary Gray Ghost of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He lived until 1916, a remarkable fifty years filling those decades with a host of accomplishments in public service both at home and abroad. His legacy is complex, …

Living Heritage, Resilience And Ethically Informed Infrastructures In Malawi, Martha B. Lerski, Frank Puluputu Mwale

Publications and Research

Rooted in a rural community’s needs, this paper explores how historically, and ethically informed infrastructures can support community engagement towards identification, documentation, and dissemination of local, traditional, and indigenous knowledge relating to climate change. The paper examines climate adaptation and sustainability issues through the lenses of community organizing and Library & Information Science best practices. It draws on a growing body of literature identifying a role for expanded epistemological and subject discipline perspectives. While the impacts of climate on material culture are increasingly recognized, intangible, and biocultural heritage have not received as much attention. Living heritage traditions and knowledge systems …

A Sem Study Of The Three Domains Of Religious Experience, Mediated By Intellectual Humility And Cognitive Flexibility, Predicting Religious Tolerance Among Christian University Students, Conrad Dioniz Zygmont, David Dioniz Bolton

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

The present study extends an existing mediation model of religiosity and socio-cognitive variables influence on religious tolerance by considering three religious co-variates (informal religion/personal spirituality, formalised religiosity, and God image) as antecedents. The sample for this study is recruited through university Christian student associations. The results will be discussed from an Adventist perspective challenging contemporary discourse of religiosity vs spirituality, and image of God.

Leadership Programs As A Moderator Of Youth Involvement In Evangelistic Outreach, Jimmy Adil Jr, Carthy Joy Aguillon, Ray Opao, Susa Opao, Arceli Rosario

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

This study explores how youth involvement in decision-making and leadership preparation influences evangelistic outreach. Using Gen Z data (N = 1,272), quantile regression showed decision-making involvement significantly predicted outreach participation. Leadership preparation also correlated positively, with its moderating effect varying across levels of outreach engagement.

Effect Of Coaching On School Heads’ Servant Leadership Qualities: A Case Of Adventist Primary Schools In Southern Tanzania, Baraka Manjale Ngussa, Devotha Dioniz Magere, Randy Siebold, Ramiro Quero

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Using the quasi-experimental design, this study assessed the role of coaching on school heads’ servant leadership in Tanzania. Twenty-seven employees assessed nine school heads’ servant leadership qualities before and after coaching sessions. Posttest leadership qualities results were significantly higher than pretest results. Therefore, coaching significantly improved the servant leadership qualities.

The Role Of Faith-Based Health Interventions In Managing Mental Health Among Seventh-Day Adventist Youth, Oloo Stephen Nyanjwa Jr

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Participants reported moderate levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, with excessive worry and difficulty concentrating being prominent. Faith-based practices were frequently used and viewed as effective for mental well-being. While comfort in seeking church-based support was moderate, professional help-seeking was low. Most participants were recent members, reflecting shifting church demographics.

Belief In The Pre-Advent Judgment And The Local Resonance Of Global Misinformation Issues, Mennen Pearl C. Talibong, Ray Opao

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Concerns about misinformation among Adventist students were significantly linked to belief in the Pre-Advent Judgment, unlike among faculty. This study highlights that theological conviction may influence sensitivity to information suppression. Findings suggest that theological education could promote discernment and reduce vulnerability to conspiracy thinking.

Global Issues Local Impact, Philip Jenkins

Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

No abstract provided.

Where Do I Belong? What Should I Call Home?, Viplav Bhaskar Subramanian

Deliberately Queer Journal

Employing autoethnography, this reflection explores the contestations of home-place for queer racialized identities. Tony Adams asserts the vitality of such an embodied investigation when speaking about intersectionally assembled marginalized communities and identities through stating, “I turned to writing stories that others could use in times of relational distress […] by doing and living autoethnography” (Jones et al., 2013, p. 21). In this piece, I delve into my lived experiences, chartering conceptions of belonging while integrating personal stories and theoretical discourses. Such an embodiment, as expressed by Ellingson (2017), considers the body as “simultaneously physical and affective, social and individual, produced …

Preserving The Groove: Identifying & Preserving Grooved Media, Michael Bean, Michael Bean

LWLC Faculty Research

Preserving the Groove” is an introductory workshop on the identification, handling, and preservation of grooved sound media. The session covers three primary formats shellac, acetate, and vinyl while also touching on lesser-known and historically significant discs such as transcription discs, Bone Records, and Vitaphone soundtracks. Attendees will learn how to distinguish between formats, understand their playback requirements, and apply best practices for cleaning, storage, and digitization. Emphasis is placed on the physical vulnerabilities of each medium and the importance of preservation in archival and personal collections alike.

Terry Woodford Interview, Shoals Music Archive

Interviews

In this oral history interview, former producer, singer, and songwriter Terry Woodford reflects on his experiences in the Shoals music scene and the broader music industry. He reviews his childhood, where his love of music started. His first singing and recording experiences began at the age of five with his grandfather. His later childhood was marked by numerous moves due to his father’s job, but he still found time to sing and record with his grandfather, even into his twenties. Due to the moves, Terry encountered many people from diverse backgrounds at a very young age. Terry also details his …

Front Matter, Arthit Jiamrattanyoo

Journal of Letters

No abstract provided.

Translation Of Aramaic Words In The New Testament Bible Into Chinese, Natthasake Naksit

Journal of Letters

This article aims to study the translation of Aramaic words appearing in the New Testament of the Bible into Chinese. Using a case study from the New Testament of Chinese translation of the Bible (Chinese Union Bible), the research found that the Chinese translation of the Bible has four main forms of translation for Aramaic words among the Greek text of the New Testament; Transliteration with an explanation of meanings according to the original text, Transliteration without any meaning explained, Transliteration with an explanation of meanings which do not appear in the original text, and Translate only the meaning of …

Detective And Family: The Representation Of Same-Sex Family In Holmes & Moriarity By Josh Lanyon, Kanokwan Wichiansri, Thosaeng Chaochuti

Journal of Letters

This paper aims to study the questioning of in heteronormativity in early detective fiction by investigating the representation of homosexual family in the crime fiction series Holmes & Moriarity by Josh Lanyon. The study finds that the representations of the male detective and homosexual family are influenced by heteronormative standards. The selected texts raise questions about the conventions of early detective fiction that usually offer stereotypical representations of the male detective. The male detective in early detective fiction typically prefers a life of solitude and refuses to start a family. The selected texts, however, portray a protagonist who is able …

Male-Female: Destabilizing Binary Opposition In Detective Conan The Series, Sutasinee Chaithanaphat

Journal of Letters

This article presents a study of Japanese detective fiction that has been adapted into the Thai-dubbed television cartoon series Detective Conan the Series from TIGA Company, with this study focusing only during Years 1–5. This article highlights the destabilizing of the binary oppositions, with the study exploring the male-female binary opposition, which reveals the possibility of subordinate power challenging and destabilizing another. The reversal of roles reflects the ability to negotiate with the dominant power. Despite this, women have the ability to challenge male power; however, in their efforts to do so and their given roles, women are eradicated from …

A Study On The Discourse Regarding The Handover And Continuation Of Power Of The Ruling Class Under The Succession System In Ancient Chinese Patriarchal Society In The Chinese Novel “Romance Of The Three Kingdoms”, Pantagarn Uswachoke, Suree Choonharuangdej

Journal of Letters

This article aims to study and analyze the discourse regarding the handover and continuation of power of the ruling class under the succession system in the patriarchal society during the Late Han Dynasty in the Chinese novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” by using a critical discourse analysis approach, to study the language strategies used in the construction of discourse about class, and to analyze the ideology reflected through this discourse. The study found that on the issue of handing over and continuing the power of the ruling class, the novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” reproduces the construction of …

“Health Insurance Is A Worthwhile Investment” Language And Ideology In The Discourse Of Health Insurance Advertising: A Critical Discourse Analysis Perspective, Patamaporn Mingcharoenwong, Sirirat Rakchat, Sirawat Kavilanan

Journal of Letters

This research aimed to examine the relationship between linguistic strategies and the ideology of “health insurance is a worthwhile investment” as well as the discourse practices and socio-cultural practices in health insurance advertising, using a critical discourse analysis framework based on Fairclough’s (1995) three-dimensional model of discourse. The data were collected by selecting the top three most popular and reputable life insurance companies in the 2024 Thailand’s Most Admired Brand survey (A.Kanitha, 2023): AIA, Thai Life Insurance, and Muang Thai Life Assurance. The findings revealed two sets of ideologies: 1) health insurance as an investment for financial security and 2) …

Male And Female Portraits In Russian Proverbs: Status Of Husbands And Wives, Parit Aroonoast

Journal of Letters

This research article studied the portrayal of husbands and wives in Russian proverbs to analyze the thoughts and beliefs of Russians on gender roles from Christian perspectives and the concept of hegemonic masculinity. Data was collected from Vladimir Dal’s “Proverbs of the Russian People” (1879), one of the largest collections of Russian proverbs. The literature indicates that Russian proverbs tend to be misogynistic, reflecting societal domination by hegemonic masculinity. Men were seen as leaders before the adoption of Christianity in Russia, but Russian proverbs influenced by Christian teachings imply that hegemonic masculinity opposes biblical teachings. Despite different spousal responsibilities, the …

The Research Status In The Chinese Academic Sector Regarding Overseas Chinese In Siam Over Six Decades (1962-2023), Yao Siqi

Journal of Letters

This research surveys and examines the research status in the Chinese academic sector regarding overseas Chinese in Thailand over the past six decades. It gathered research articles, academic articles, and graduate theses that were published in complete form from 1962 to 2023. The research found that researchers in the Chinese Academic Sector studying overseas Chinese in Thailand have consistently published their works. From 1962 to 2023, 33 research works were identified, with the topics of greatest interest being the activities of Chinese associations and societies in Siam, followed by the economy and trade between China and Siam, Thai government policies …

Pretty And Problematic: The Use Of Music In Guadagnino's 'Call Me By Your Name', Brandon L. Foskett

Deliberately Queer Journal

Tension in the reception of the American-Italian film Call Me by Your Name (dir. Guadagnino, 2017)—as a beautiful film that implicitly condones a problematic narrative—is shaped in part by its compilation soundtrack. Already lauded as a timeless masterpiece in cinematography, sensuality, and music, the film also receives steadfast criticism regarding its portrayal of homosexuality and alleged condoning of interage desire between Elio, a 17-year-old Italian-French boy, and Oliver, a 24-year-old American man. In this paper, I analyze five musical episodes from the film, including The Psychedelic Furs’ “Love My Way,” Ravel’s Une barque sur l’océan, and Sufjan Stevens’s “Mystery …

Ties That Bind: A Study Of Relational Networks And Spiritual Formation, Joshua Michael Leborious

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In His earthly ministry, Christ tasked the church with the responsibility of making disciples. Today, God calls leaders into professional ministry to discern specific means of doing so. The calling does not make that task easy and the methods for making disciple vary greatly, leaving Christian leaders overwhelmed by trying to figure out how to disciple the people in their care. A mountain of sources suggest that a relational approach has remarkable potential for making disciples. The purpose of this quantitative research study was to explore the potential relationship between relational networks and quantifiable habits of spiritual formation for adult, …

Apologetics Curriculum In A Chinese International School, William Kiel Nation

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Christian schools face the challenge of engaging students whose biblical views are being secularized by a culture that is individualistic and materialistic. At International Christian School Hong Kong, in response to such secular challenges, the overreliance on classical and evidential apologetics in the Bible curriculum has led to student disengagement, as these methods often fail to address the presuppositions of secular youth. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a presuppositional apologetics curriculum, grounded in Tim Keller’s Making Sense of God, compared to the traditional classical approach grounded in Keller’s The Reason for God, to determine which method better …

Student And Teacher Perspectives On Blending Popular Music Pedagogies Into Kodály-Based Elementary Music Classes, Maurine Floyd Parker

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Kodály instructors in the United States train music educators to use American folk songs and classical Western European music as a foundation for students’ lessons; however, American music classrooms today look very different from the 1940s Hungarian classrooms when Zoltán Kodály developed his philosophy for teaching music, and there is a current need to include music that reflects the diverse student population within our schools. While Kodály “purists” may be hesitant to add music outside the realm of folk songs and art music, doing so may provide today’s learners the relevancy to stay engaged as valued members of the music …