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Narrative Threads: Mining Testimonios And Story-Building As Transformative Practice, Nicole M. Romanski, Leslie C. Sotomayor Ii, Julia L. Hovanec

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

This visual essay interweaves narrative and feminist testimonio practices through the lived experiences and critical reflections of three art educators. It explores storytelling as a transformative method within art education and visual culture. Through vignettes of personal narratives and testimonios, the authors examine how individual experiences shape their teaching philosophies and pedagogical practices. This article situates their positionalities through diverse creative processes, including story mining, bookmaking, filmmaking, advanced clinical experience reflections, and visual pláticas. By merging practice and reflection, the collaborators highlight narrative pedagogy as a tool for personal and professional growth. Drawing on the work of scholars such as …

Drawing Out Remarkable Communities, Bailey Ennig

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

This visual essay examines how an unused classroom whiteboard evolved into a student-driven site of relational art and community building. Initially left blank, the whiteboard became a shared drawing space as students began to doodle informally, returning regularly to contribute and interact. Over time, these collective drawing practices fostered friendships, cross-grade connections, and a sense of belonging grounded in shared pop culture interests and creative play. Drawing on theories of relational aesthetics (Bourriaud, 2002), creative ecosystems (Harris, 2021), and connected learning (Ito et al., 2019), the whiteboard functioned as a dynamic social space shaped by student agency rather than teacher …

Metaphoring Visual Metaphors For Visual Art Research, Jeff Horwat

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

In Art Practice as Research, Graeme Sullivan (2005) advances a seminal argument for art making as a rigorous mode of inquiry capable of generating knowledge comparable to that produced within positivist traditions. He conceptualizes visual art research through a complex framework. To render this model usable, Sullivan introduces a braided metaphor that operationalizes the framework while implicitly demonstrating the generative capacity of visual metaphors to reshape theoretical constructs themselves. Building on this premise, this visual essay approaches Sullivan’s framework not as a fixed schema but as an open invitation for methodological experimentation.

Through a process of metaphoring—the conceptual melding …

The Humidity Of Living: Walking, Permeability, And Care As Embodied Research Practice, Lyndsay Mckay

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

This visual-textual essay traces walking as an embodied research methodology situated at the intersection of autoethnography, material feminist theory, and practices of care. Drawing on nursing-informed sensorial attunement and site-responsive observation, the work follows a pedestrian route through urban and coastal landscapes to examine how bodies, infrastructures, atmospheres, and more-than-human matter co-produce perception. Through photographic documentation and poetic narrative, the project foregrounds permeability as a methodological stance—one that resists detached observation in favor of affective, relational, and trans-corporeal engagement. Concepts from Ingold’s correspondence, Alaimo’s trans-corporeality, Mol’s logic of care, and Benner’s embodied expertise are woven into lived encounters with decay, …

Fieldmaking In The Shaughnessy Village: Conducting Arts-Based Research In Response To Human Spaces, David J. Lerue, Marian Schurman, Keyiana Marques

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

What can human spaces teach us when we engage them in open-ended observation and artmaking? This visual essay shares the practices of three artist-teachers engaging in fieldmaking, an arts-based research methodology conjoining open-ended artistic inquiry, spatial theory, and fieldwork in Montréal’s Shaughnessy village, a densely populated, transient neighbourhood shaped by ongoing redevelopment and mixed-use infrastructures. Drawing on visual ethnography, research-creation, and place-based art education, we engaged the site through iterative cycles of walking, observing, making, and reflection, attuning to the specificities of space. The authors reflect on the implications of their process, arguing fieldmaking offered a flexible and generative approach …

Sketching Collective Resilience: Visual Journals As Murmurating Heartwork, Miranda D. Koffey

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

This visual essay offers a portal into twelve anonymized visual journal pages by pre-service art education students, read as a set rather than as isolated artifacts. The pages are not presented as finished works, but as traces of attention and lived weeks that show how making can help a learning community stay with what is difficult without demanding resolution. I approach the sequence as an invitation to witness, with captions that record my reading and attend to what becomes visible when pages are placed in relation, where a collective register emerges from shared classroom practice and a journal’s private form …

Within The Making: Methodological Possibilities In Arts-Centred Research, Darlene St. Georges

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

This editorial introduces the Fall 2026 tenth-anniversary issue of Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal, exploring methodological possibilities within arts-centred research. It considers the dynamic relationship between methods and methodology, attending to how creative practices generate knowledge through material encounters, relational engagement, intuition, and uncertainty. Questions of methodological rigour, ethical responsibility, and pedagogical responsiveness are examined through a relational and decolonial orientation. The eight contributions extend these considerations across diverse artistic and educational practices, illuminating how methodologies emerge, evolve, and transform through the living processes of creative inquiry.Darlene St. Georges is an Associate Professor of Art Education at the University …

Exploring Media Students’ Engagement With Digital Libraries And Cognitive Outcomes, Hussein Mohammed, Abd Al-Salam Al-Samarrai, Tayba Tawfiq

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The study examines the use of digital libraries by media students in Iraq for academic and reference purposes. It focuses on digital libraries available through the applications Facebook and Telegram that specialize in communication and media sciences. The research sample consists of randomly selected students from various media departments, including Radio and Television, Public Relations, and Journalism.

The study adopts the descriptive method, which is one of the most used approaches in media research, to measure the extent to which media students use digital libraries on Facebook and, Telegram and to identify the cognitive gratifications achieved through this use. The …

The Factors Affecting The Adherence Of Palestinian Journalists Working In Electronic Journalism To Professional Ethics "A Field Study", Ahmad Al Sallaq, Thaer Al-Sharif

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

The current study aims to identify the factors influencing the adherence of Palestinian journalists working in electronic journalism to professional ethics, and the most significant challenges that hinder their adherence.

The study is descriptive, employing a survey methodology. It utilizes a questionnaire administered to a simple random sample of (120) Palestinian journalists.

The study yielded several key findings, most notably: that the most significant factor influencing the adherence of Palestinian journalists working in electronic journalism to professional ethics is "societal customs and traditions," with a relative weight of (78.3). Furthermore, the study found that "the Israeli occupation" ranked first among …

Audience Discernment Of Ai-Generated Media Content: A Systematic Review, Safaa Al-Abrawi

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

Despite the growing prevalence of AI-generated content in the media industry, media research has largely focused on specific aspects, such as measuring communicators' attitudes and perceptions toward the use of this emerging technology. Research examining audiences and their ability to discern AI-generated content remains limited. Accordingly, this study aims to examine audiences' ability to discern AI-generated media content. The study employs a systematic review methodology, reviewing 19 studies based on clearly defined inclusion and exclusion criteria within the Participants, Concept, and Context (PCC) framework.

The study identified several key findings. Most notably, audiences can distinguish AI-generated content through a range …

Journalists' Trends Towards Employing Artificial Intelligence Tools In Media Content Production, Kifaya Al-Mousa

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to identify Jordanian journalists’ attitudes toward employing artificial intelligence tools in media content production, examine the extent to which these tools are used, identify the main factors limiting their adoption, and explore the perceived benefits and concerns associated with their use in journalistic work. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach and employed a questionnaire administered to a random sample of 306 Jordanian journalists who are members of the Jordan Press Association. The findings showed that 57.9% of the respondents did not use artificial intelligence tools in producing media content, compared with 41.8% who reported using them. The …

Awareness Of Media Students In Jordan Regarding The Ethical Dimensions Of Employing Artificial Intelligence Tools In University Education, Saddam Al-Mashaqbeh, Rasha Salameh, Hani Ahmad Fayez Al-Badri Dr.

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study examined the level of awareness among media students in Jordan regarding the ethical dimensions of employing artificial intelligence tools in university education. The study explored students’ patterns of AI usage and measured their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral awareness associated with the ethical and academic use of artificial intelligence. The growing use of artificial intelligence tools in university education has raised ethical and academic concerns related to academic integrity, proper documentation, and responsible use of AI-generated content. It also aimed to identify the extent to which students adhere to academic integrity and proper documentation practices when using AI tools …

The Role Of Social Media Influencers In Shaping Food Awareness And Dietary Behavior Among The Emirati Audience: A Field Study On Citizens Of Al Ain City, Laila Alkaabi, Huda Alremeithi, Reem Alnuaimi, Shamsa Almheiri, Amer Khaled Ahmad, Maram Manajrah

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aims to investigate the role of social media influencers in shaping food awareness and dietary behavior among the Emirati audience, drawing on media dependence theory and employing a public survey methodology through the administration of a questionnaire to a purposive sample of Emirati citizens in Al Ain City who follow influencers to obtain information on healthy nutrition. The findings revealed that more than (79.3%) of the sample members rely on social media influencers to obtain information on healthy nutrition at a moderate-to-high degree, with "the ease of rapid access to food-related information" emerging as the leading reason for …

Beyond The Screen: Dimensions Of Ecophilia In Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937) And Children’S Awareness Of Them, Reham Refaat Mohammad Abdelaal Prof

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to explore the dimensions of Ecophilia in the film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and examine the extent to which children perceive these dimensions of love for nature and the environment. The study focused specifically on Biophilia (love of living beings) and Topophilia (love of a particular place or environment) from the perspective of ecocriticism, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates ecology, environmental animation, cinema, media studies, and environmental education.

The research was conducted on a sample of 100 boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 years, as children within this age group possess the …

The Role Of Public Relations At Jawwal Palestine Telecommunications Company In Customer Relationship Management And Its Impact On Competitive Advantage From The Customers’ Perspective, Ibrahim Akka, Reham Snobaer

Middle East Journal of Communication Studies

This study aimed to examine the role of public relations in customer relationship management (CRM) and its impact on achieving competitive advantage at Jawwal Palestinian Telecommunications Company from the perspective of its customers in the West Bank. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach and utilized a questionnaire as the main data collection tool, distributed to a convenience sample of (400) Jawwal customers.

The study addressed five CRM dimensions practiced by public relations: information sharing, customer engagement, long-term partnership, customer participation in problem-solving, and the use of technology. The findings revealed a statistically significant positive impact of public relations’ role in …

Structuring A Strategy To Provide Accredited Clinical Pastoral Education For Chaplains In Puerto Rico, Ronald K. Williams-Garcia

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Chaplaincy is the fastest-growing ministry in the United States.¹ There are several reasons for this, including diverse settings, a broad ministry, and a variety of people served. As the ministry grows, so does the research on chaplaincy. The last several years have seen a surge in research on chaplaincy.² There has also been greater attention paid to how chaplains are trained.³ The training still requires a theology degree, most often the Master of Divinity degree. More importantly, the training includes Clinical Pastoral Education.

Clinical Pastoral Education is an experiential learning opportunity based on the action-reflection training model. …

Therapeutic Harmony: Combining Music Therapy And Psychedelic Treatments In Psychiatric Care, Dominikus David Biondi Situmorang, Nadiya Kurniati, Gita Arisara, Listya Istiningtyas, Rose Mini Agoes Salim

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Focusing on the synergistic efficacy of music therapy and psychedelic treatment in improving patient recovery, this paper addresses their possible integration in the treatment of psychiatric diseases. The authors give background in the introduction on the need of looking for alternative therapies for psychiatric disorders, presenting music therapy to enhance emotional and cognitive well-being in patients and psychedelic treatment as a hopeful approach for treating conditions untreatable with conventional techniques. An integrative narrative review, choosing studies that address the use of music therapy, psychedelic treatment, and a combination of the two, constitutes the approach taken in this paper. The findings …

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, Khalidah Ali

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026), directed by Bassam Tariq.

Tochi Mgbenwelu, Jane Kani Edward

Oral Histories

As a part of the African Immigration Research project of the Bronx African American History Project, this is an oral history of Tochi Mgbenwelu ‘15, an aspiring architect. Even before coming to Fordham University to study, Mgbenwelu had multiple experiences as an international student due to the nature of her father’s job. Mgbenwelu was born in London, raised in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and then moved to Lagos, Nigeria at the age of 15. Her father is Igbo and her mother is mixed Igbo and Yoruba. She details an intersectional perspective when discussing her experiences at Fordham referencing various identities …

2026-11-02 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Message sent on November 2, 2026 by the President to the campus community regarding upcoming dates and events for the remainder of the Fall Semester, summary of the most recent Board and Regents meeting, the visit of Congressman Hal Rogers and the awarding of $7.54 million federal funding to the University.

2026-2027 Master Class And Piano Recital - Daniel Shapiro (Piano), Daniel Shapiro, Xiaoyu Li, Christopher Linson

Master Classes

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A Correlational Study Of Work Stress And Marital Stability Among Married Female Police Personnel In Kwara State, Nigeria, Haruna Ibrahim

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

This study investigated the relationship between job stress and marital stability among married female police personnel in Kwara State, Nigeria. A Descriptive Research Design of correlational type was adopted. The sample size (Target Population) of the study comprised all the 112 married female police personnel in Kwara State, Nigeria. Based on the relatively small sample size, population census (Total enumeration) was adopted for this study, where all the married female police personnel were sampled. The Operational Police Stress Questionnaire and Dyadic Adjustment Scale were used for data collection. Findings revealed a significant correlation between the independent variables and the dependent …

Training Confident Witnesses: Evaluating A Practical Evangelism Seminar For The Twenty-First Century, Christopher Robershaw, Katherine Robershaw, Jose Philip, Jay Moon

Witness

This article evaluates the effectiveness of the Practical Evangelism Seminar (PES), an eight-week training program designed to equip Christians to share their faith in the complexities of twenty-first century North American culture. Developed at Asbury Theological Seminary in partnership with Knox Fellowship,[1]the seminar addresses contemporary cultural complexities summarized by the acronym SPIRIT: secularism, pluralism, individualism, relativism, identity, and technology. Using pre- and post-seminar surveys from 112 participants between 2019 and 2022, along with qualitative feedback and participant observation, this study explores changes in students’ knowledge and confidence related to evangelism. Findings indicate measurable increases in participants’ confidence and …

From Nones To Affiliation: Listening To Twenty-Somethings, Jay Moon, Bethany Harmon

Witness

This exploratory article describes the religious journeys of twenty-somethings (ages 20–29) who moved from no religious affiliation (“Nones”) to Christian affiliation. Over five years, four researchers conducted interviews across the United States and gathered 101 responses to questions about what drew participants toward Jesus, what pushed them away, which aspects of Christianity resonated most, and what advice they would offer to those sharing faith with their generation. While much evangelism in North America has assumed guilt, shame, or fear as primary entry points into gospel conversations, many participants described a different posture: indifference. Yet indifference often coexisted with a longing …

Gravedigger Missiology And The Crisis Of Evangelism, Jose Philip

Witness

This article argues that the crisis of evangelism in late-modern North America reflects not only disaffiliation and secularization but also a structural and Christological deficit. Evangelism is often "practiced as managed impact under the language of missio Dei rather than as participation in the living agency of Jesus Christ.” Developing Peter Berger’s claim that Christianity has been “its own gravedigger,” the article reads Berger in two registers. The Social Construction of Reality and The Sacred Canopy explain how plausibility structures sustain belief and how their erosion weakens inherited evangelistic models. The Precarious Vision exposes how religious roles and language can …

Book Review: God Draws Near: Rethinking The Biblical Theology Of Mission, By Collin Cornell, Joseph Culbertson

Witness

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Book Review: At This Time: Dialogues In Theological Education, By Corwin Davis And Ted Smith, Eds., Christopher Robershaw

Witness

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Book Review: Missional Imagination: Preparation For Kingdom Innovation, By Jay Moon, Mark Teasdale

Witness

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Book Review: Disability And Evangelism:The Good News Of The Fullness Of God's Kingdom, By Rochelle Scheuermann, T.S. John

Witness

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Book Review: Why Millennials Don’T Go To Church, By Helen Trainor, Robert Suarez

Witness

No abstract provided.