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High Times, Higher Stakes: Mental Health Impacts In New Recreational Marijuana Legal Landscape, Jason T. Lorenzon J.D., Chris Pezalla, Diana Semilia

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

This presentation delves into the societal and mental health consequences arising from the increasing trend of legalizing recreational marijuana. Specifically, we will examine the potential normalization of unconventional behavior among aviation college students, who may grapple with substance use challenges due to stress, sleep difficulties, and the demands of college life. Given the rigorous nature of flight training, prioritizing the mental well-being of pilots becomes imperative.

With the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio, this presentation integrates insights from Diana Semilia's 2022 study on Kent State Flight Students Ages 19-26. The study's objective was to extract practical recommendations applicable …

Going Airborne: Kent State's Pioneering Leap Into Integrated Advanced Air Mobility, Jason T. Lorenzon

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

This proposal centers on the development of a Concept of Operations in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering is poised to pioneer the integration of drones and electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) systems, bridging the gap between its campus and airport by transporting students and faculty the 3NM distance from campus to the airport and back by a UAV. Beyond a standard research initiative, this proposal signifies a groundbreaking effort to reshape the landscape of educational aeronautics and Advanced Air Mobility and Urban Air Mobility. Our overarching goal is to transcend conventional boundaries …

2018 1st Place: Waking Up From A Dream, Josue Andaluz

Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity

About the current issue of the DACA program.

Descriptive Analysis Of State And Federal Malpractice Litigation In The United States Related To Neuroendovascular Procedures, Nazaneen Amjadi, Sohum Desai

Research Symposium

Introduction: Medical malpractice interests the medical community at large. While previous neurosurgical review articles have analyzed malpractice in the context of spinal surgery, few have reviewed malpractice data surrounding neurovascular procedures as a whole. Here we present a retrospective review of characteristics associated with malpractice litigation in cases involving neuroendovascular procedures in the United States.

Methods: Google Scholar Case Law, Casetext and Westlaw legal databases were searched for verdict and settlement reports pertaining to neurovascular procedures from 1984 to 2023. Data were collected regarding type of procedure, patient age and gender, defendant specialty, outcome, award, and alleged cause of malpractice. …

Animal Liberation Front: Threat To Kentucky, Zoe E. Hunt

Posters-at-the-Capitol

The Animal Liberation Front (ALF) is a global terrorist organization that was founded in 1976. Since the creation of ALF, the group has spread rapidly as well as turned into a domestic terrorist organization in the United States. With this project, the group's potential threat to Kentucky was evaluated. ALF was evaluated using four structured analytic techniques and an intelligence collection plan. A better understanding of what ALF is was formed by the discussion of the group’s origins, ideology, and organization. In addition, the group's goals, objectives, and capabilities were discussed. Using the information gathered during the threat profile, the …

Global Criminal Justice Practices And Public Safety, Rachel Hwang

Posters-at-the-Capitol

Popular political discourse in the U.S. assumes that more funding for law enforcement and prison facilities will make civilians safer, presumably by reducing crime and sense of disorder. However, studies have shown that the relationship between these factors may not be as straightforward. With the killing of George Floyd and increased media coverage of police brutality, existing literature focuses mainly on the relationship between police and crime in the U.S. The impact of incarceration (the result of procedural justice) on the community (for whom procedural justice exists) is less known, especially on a global scale. We argue that cycling people …

Judicial Independence: An Important Yet Fragile Concept Needed For The Democracy Of The United States, Michael Johnson Jr

Capstone Showcase

My thesis explores the processes by which jurists are appointed to the bench to various State Supreme Courts through several selection methods. I delve deep into the extensive and intricate history surrounding judicial independence as an institutional concept, which has caused signs of concern for many legal and institutional scholars. My research aims to address the question: To what extent do the methods and mechanisms intended to safeguard judicial independence effectively fulfill their purpose? To answer this question, I use a pattern matching method to analyze a selection of six summary judgment cases–chosen randomly–from each state. Three cases where the …

Power Dynamics And Oppression: Analyzing Structural Control In Suzanne Collins’S The Hunger Games, Hannah Micciolo

Capstone Showcase

The Hunger Games is a popular novel universe that describes a totalitarian dictatorship through the lens of the oppressed. Through the book, the viewer is given insight into how Panem operates the way it does even though the majority of its citizens are oppressed by the minority in a much more obvious manner. However, within modern society, the tactics used by the oppressors are much more ambiguous and distorted. This essay will explore the structures put in place by the Capitol in tandem with modern examples to mirror each other and increase awareness of the the tactics governments use both …

Rising Threat - Deepfakes And National Security In The Age Of Digital Deception, Dougo Kone-Sow

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

This paper delves into the intricate landscape of deepfakes, exploring their genesis, capabilities, and far-reaching implications. The rise of deepfake technology presents an unprecedented threat to American national security, propagating disinformation and manipulation across various media formats. Notably, deepfakes have evolved from a historical backdrop of disinformation campaigns, merging with the advancements of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to craft convincing but false multimedia content.

Examining the capabilities of deepfakes reveals their potential for misuse, evidenced by instances targeting individuals, companies, and even influencing political events like the 2020 U.S. elections. The paper highlights the direct threats posed by …

Ways To Make Cybersecurity Education/Opportunities More Accessible In The Philippine Public School System, Joshua Oania

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

This paper will examine how the Philippines can make cybersecurity education more accessible in their public school system. The solutions it proposes include making cybersecurity a part of the school curriculum, creating summer/internship programs for Junior and Senior High School students in multiple different areas within cybersecurity, and providing basic infrastructure and resources for students to meet their educational needs and aspirations.

The Public Prosecutions Role In Closing Criminal Cases Without Litigation A Study Of The Federal Criminal Procedures Law And Special Criminal Laws, Humaid Juma Aldarmaki

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The thesis highlights the role of the public prosecution in solving criminal lawsuits without a judicial ruling, by the procedures it takes either by dismissal of action at the evidence collection stage or by issuing a criminal case dismissal order at the initial investigation stage. This can also be done through a penal order in some crimes. Though this latter option gives the public prosecution the jurisdiction to adjudicate on some criminal cases, though this jurisdiction belongs to the bench courts, the justification is that it is limited to some simple felonies to expedite the litigation process and save time, …

The Crime Of Depositing Or Transferring Funds With The Intention Of Using Or Personally Using Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances In Uae Law, Maryam M. Habib

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Criminal elements seek to take advantage of the benefits of using the Internet and communication programs, especially with its confidential nature and the difficulty of tracking its users, which allows its users to achieve direct criminal activities without being caught or being held legally accountable. The misuse of technology has posed a threat to our societies and has been accompanied by the emergence of many negatives and positivity; in addition to a lot of legal problems, not to mention the development of criminal activities. The federal legislator has been aware of the danger of drugs and the development of means …

The Legal Future Of Telemedicine Technology, Eiman Mohammed Alkalbani

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Over the past few years, the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) has experienced remarkable advancements that have brought about significant revolutions in various aspects of public life. One notable area that has been greatly influenced by these advancements is telemedicine. Telemedicine has had a profound impact on interpersonal relationships and the supply of medical services in both developed areas and remote.
What sets telemedicine apart from traditional hospital healthcare is its ability to bridge the gap between doctors and patients without the need for physical proximity. However, the implementation of telemedicine in different countries requires the establishment of …

Copyright For Graduate Works: Do I Need Permission To Use This?, Stephanie Wiegand

Bear GRADS

When writing a graduate work, you may come across other excellent works that elevate your own work – a diagram explaining a process, a survey instrument for collecting data, an artwork that illustrates a concept, a piece of sheet music for analysis, and more. How can you ethically and legally incorporate these works into your research and writing? This session will discuss the basics of using portions of copyrighted works in your graduate work and provide real-life examples.

The Robot's Civil Liability For Medical Errors, Saeed Ali Al Ghaithi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The researcher addresses a critical issue regarding robot technologies and their impact on legal liability within the healthcare sector in the research titled "The Robot's Civil Liability for Medical Errors". This scientific study aims to comprehend the legal challenges associated with the growing utilization of robots and intelligent systems in medical procedures, as well as how to establish medical error liability in this context .
The research starts with a review of the existing legal frameworks of traditional medical liability, providing a general overview of technology developments in healthcare and their application in utilizing robots. The study sheds light on …

Empowering Nigerian Youths For Social Change: The Convergence Of Civic Education, Media, Art, And Activism, Zainab Onuh-Yahaya

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

This paper examines the intersection of civic education, art, and the media as powerful tools for activism, social change, resistance, and transformation, particularly in the context of Nigerian youths. Over the past few years, young Nigerians have emerged as a formidable force in advocating for social justice and good governance in what they have describes as fighting for their lives. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, this study explores how the integration of civic education, media, art, and activism empowers Nigerian youths to address social injustices and inequalities, challenge the generations that have come before, and drive meaningful transformations.

The paper then …

12th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2023, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2023

UBT Annual International Conference is the 12th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

International Conference On Law, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 12th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

Enhancing Real Estate Management: The Transformative Role Of Machine Learning In Predictive Gains And Risk Model Performance, Visar Hoxha, Blerta Demjaha, Veli Lecaj, Hazer Dana, Fuat Pallaska

UBT International Conference

Mortgage scoring models are pivotal in evaluating the risk associated with mortgages. Traditionally, these models were constructed using logistic regression. However, with the rise of machine learning, algorithms such as classification trees and neural networks have been employed. These algorithms are trained on a sample of mortgages, with the occurrence or non-occurrence of default observed. The data is then split into training and test samples, with machine learning algorithms further dividing the training sample for validation. This approach aims to determine hyperparameters that maximize performance while minimizing overfitting. Once calibrated, the model is applied to the test sample to predict …

Revolutionizing Real Estate Mortgage Scoring: The Superiority Of Machine Learning Over Traditional Statistical Methods, Visar Hoxha, Blerta Demjaha, Veli Lecaj, Hazer Dana, Fuat Pallaska

UBT International Conference

This paper explores the advantages of machine learning over traditional statistical methods in the context of real estate mortgage scoring. While traditional methods require extensive data preprocessing, machine learning offers a more streamlined and efficient approach. The financial industry is recognizing these benefits, with machine learning enabling faster mortgage application processing and reduced modeling biases. The findings underscore the potential of machine learning to revolutionize the financial sector.

Imposition Of Alternative Measures In North Macedonia And Comparison Of Probation In France And Croatia, Alma Doko

UBT International Conference

When the criminal offense is mentioned, the only association is the prison sentence, as a justification that the purpose of the punishment is achieved with it. But today, modern criminal law legislation is characterized by humanity and the request for the imposition of non-institutional sanctions, in the sense that it is not always possible to expect that the desired results will be achieved with the prison sentence, which is the fight against criminality, its prevention and suppression. Fierce criticism of the short-term prison sentence and the prison sentence for its emphasized retributive character led to the emergence of new sanctions …

Machine Learning In Mortgage Scoring: A Comparative Analysis With Traditional Statistical Methods, Visar Hoxha, Blerta Demjaha, Veli Lecaj, Hazer Dana, Fuat Pallaska

UBT International Conference

This paper delves into the comparative advantages of machine learning over traditional statistical methods in real estate mortgage scoring. By examining the efficiency, robustness, and productivity gains of machine learning, the study underscores its potential to transform the financial industry, particularly in mortgage application processing. The findings highlight the reduced need for extensive data preprocessing with machine learning and its implications for faster and more accurate mortgage decision-making.

Environmental Law And The Legal Framework For Integrat-Ing Impacts On Indoor Air Quality In Life Cycle Assessments, Afrim Syla, Visar Hoxha

UBT International Conference

Products used during construction and operation of a building can contribute to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) problems that affect occupants’ well-being. However, IAQ is conven-tionally not addressed in the life cycle assessments (LCAs) of buildings and building related products even though IAQ leads to one of the areas of protection under LCA - human health impacts. In this study, we proposed an overall framework for integrating IAQ into LCA using the standard steps of LCA. The framework focused on IAQ and LCA modeling from two cate-gories of building related products:

1) passive products that realize their function through initial installation …

A Comparative Analysis Of Legal Restrictions Impacting Housing Prices: A Study Of Kosovo And Slovenia, Visar Hoxha, Egzone Osmanaj

UBT International Conference

The purpose of this study is to undertake a comparative analysis of the laws between Kosovo and Slovenia in terms of legal restrictions that affect housing prices. The present study uses a comparative analysis of laws that impose restrictions that affect the housing prices in Kosovo and Slovenia. The research found that both countries impose similar restrictions on building regulations such as sanitation, lighting, air quality, fire safety, and materials standards. Spatial and zoning laws in both countries regulate urban containment, population growth, and municipal development plans. This study provides a novel and comparative analysis of the impact of legal …

Lifelong Maintenance Contract In Kosovo: Regulatory Framework, Implementation, And Judicial Challenges, Jorida Xhafaj, Tringa Thaqi

UBT International Conference

According to Kosovo Law No. 04/L-077 on Obligation Relations, lifelong maintenance occurs when one contracting party (the maintaining party) undertakes to support the other contracting party or any other person (the maintained party), and the other contracting party declares that he/she will leave the former all or part of his/her property, which includes real estate and movable property intended for the use and enjoyment of the real estate, and the delivery thereof is postponed until the former dies. In order to provide a thorough examination taking into account its origins, developments, and how it responds to practical situations, this paper …

Closing Remarks & Thanks

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution: Melnick Annual Symposia

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Problem-Solving Courts, Andrea K. Schneider, Tali Gal, Hadar Dancig-Rosenberg, Alma Magaña, Michael O'Hear, Amanda Berman, Erin Collins, Emmanuel Arnaud, Kathryn E. Miller, Kay Levine

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution: Melnick Annual Symposia

1. Success Stories in Community Courts: Listening to Participant Voices

Moderator: Andrea Schneider

Presenters: Tali Gal, Hadar Dancig-Rosenberg

Commenters: Alma Magana, Michael O'Hear, Amanda Berman

2. Beyond Problem Solving Courts

Moderator: Andrea Schneider

Presenter: Erin Collins

Commenters: Emmanuel Arnaud, Kathryn Miller, Kay Levine

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Keynote Address, Courtney Bryan

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution: Melnick Annual Symposia

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Innovations In Plea Bargaining Ii, Jonathan Oberman, Cynthia Alkon, Amy Schmitz, Elayne Greenberg, Erin Collins, Alma Magaña

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution: Melnick Annual Symposia

Opening the Virtual Window: How On-Line Processes Could Increase Access to Justice in the Criminal Legal System

Moderator: Jonathan Oberman

Presenters: Cynthia Alkon, Amy Schmitz

Commenters: Elayne Greenberg, Erin Collins, Alma Magana

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Innovations In Plea Bargaining, Jessica A. Roth, Kay Levine, Ron Wright, Kathryn E. Miller, Justin Murray, Kyron J. Huigens, Amy Schmitz, Michael O’Hear, Bennett Capers

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution: Melnick Annual Symposia

1. Prosecutor Initiated Review of Sentences

Moderator: Jessica Roth

Presenters: Kay Levine and Ron Wright

Commenters: Kathryn Miller, Justin Murray, Kyron Huigens, Amy Schmitz

2. Lessons from Plea Bargaining in Homicide Cases

Moderator: Jessica Roth

Presenter: Michael O'Hear

Commenters: Ron Wright, Bennett Capers, Kyron Huigens

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