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Democracy, Prison, And Public Safety Realignment: Renewing Our Imagination, Kimberly Turner May 2014

Democracy, Prison, And Public Safety Realignment: Renewing Our Imagination, Kimberly Turner

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

The American carceral condition has waged a 200-year-old struggle where the lives of the guilty, the innocent, and the victimized have taken center stage in a debate centered on rehabilitation, reformation, and revenge. The drama has undergone a number of revisions from great scholarly authors, multidisciplinary intellectuals, and literary muses. Despite a number of new renderings, the central themes of the American prison have remained constant, and just as there have been builders of prisons, there have been forces intent on their destruction. The current state of the American carceral condition has burgeoned since the neoliberal political and economic shift …

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Long-Term Physical And Mental Health Effects Of Domestic Violence, Kavita Alejo May 2014

Long-Term Physical And Mental Health Effects Of Domestic Violence, Kavita Alejo

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

Domestic violence is an issue affecting people of all ages, races, genders, and sexual orientations. Violence against men and same-sex domestic violence are often considered less of a threat to society and to the people involved, but it is important to understand that male-on-female violence, female-on-male violence, and same-sex violence all involve serious consequences to the victim’s and batterer’s short- and long-term health. This paper determines whether men or women suffer from more long-term health problems caused by domestic violence by comparing the currently published statistics on the prevalence of domestic violence in heterosexual and homosexual relationships, and analyzing the …

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The Lingering Killer: Agent Orange, Sharon Ungerfeld May 2014

The Lingering Killer: Agent Orange, Sharon Ungerfeld

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

This paper explores the utilization of the chemical herbicide, Agent Orange, as it was sprayed over Vietnam during the Vietnam War in 1961 to 1971. The United States government, military, and corporations acted irresponsibly by creating the chemical and spraying it as a war tactic. The outcome of the spraying includes detrimental socioeconomic impacts, environmental degradation, and health problems. The socioeconomic impact is explained with statistics and an explanation of loss of job and education capabilities. With data on the destroyed trees and vegetation, this paper demonstrates the degree to which the environment faced harm. The health effects of Agent …

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Yakuza Past, Present And Future: The Changing Face Of Japan's Organized Crime Syndicates, Silke Higgins May 2014

Yakuza Past, Present And Future: The Changing Face Of Japan's Organized Crime Syndicates, Silke Higgins

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

While Japanese crime syndicates are deeply entrenched in the history and culture of Japan, much of what is known in the Western world about the Yakuza is primarily the result of stereotyping generated by media-driven sensationalism and lowbudget motion pictures. Judgment on the crime syndicates' continued existence, modes of operation, and relatively high visibility in Japan is oftentimes passed based on socio-cultural perceptions of deviance that differ from those in Japanese culture. Taking the form of a book review essay, this paper aims to re-introduce the reader to Japan's crime syndicates with the goal of replacing stereotypes and myths with …

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Ethics And The Use Of Coercion In The Treatment Of Psychiatric Patients, Jen Rushforth May 2014

Ethics And The Use Of Coercion In The Treatment Of Psychiatric Patients, Jen Rushforth

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

Involuntary psychiatric treatment occurs under such conditions as the medicating or placing in treatment facilities of patients without their consent. Such involuntary treatment has been litigated in the Supreme Court; however, the Court’s rulings have been applied to incarcerated persons, with the notable exception of the 1975 ruling in O’Connor v. Donaldson, a case argued as a civil rights violation. Using O’Connor v. Donaldson as a framework, this paper argues that forcing non- violent psychiatric patients to take medication, or be otherwise treated against their will, is an unethical practice and must be discontinued. This practice of forcible treatment violates …

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Spartan Daily, April 30, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 30, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 36

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Spartan Daily, April 29, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 29, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 35

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Spartan Daily, April 24, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 24, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 34

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Spartan Daily, April 23, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 23, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 33

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Spartan Daily, April 22, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 22, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 32

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Spartan Daily April 22, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily April 22, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 32

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Spartan Daily, April 17, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 17, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 31

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Spartan Daily, April 16, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 16, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 30

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Spartan Daily, April 15, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 15, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 29

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Socs 137: California In Historical And Social Scientific Perspectives Textbook Alternatives, Wendy Rouse Apr 2014

Socs 137: California In Historical And Social Scientific Perspectives Textbook Alternatives, Wendy Rouse

Textbook Alternatives Project Posters 2014

Poster summarizing cost saving textbook alternatives for SOCS 137: California in Historical and Social Scientific Perspectives.

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Managing Major Library Issues: Practical Tips From The Pros - "Conflict Management In Libraries", Michele Lucero, Pamela Cash, Tracie Hall, Rhea Lawson Apr 2014

Managing Major Library Issues: Practical Tips From The Pros - "Conflict Management In Libraries", Michele Lucero, Pamela Cash, Tracie Hall, Rhea Lawson

Faculty Publications

Experts offer great take-home value with their top tips for dealing with big issues such as conflict management, transitioning from peer to supervisor, leading vs. managing, and more.

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Spartan Daily, April 10, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 10, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 28

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Spartan Daily, April 9, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 9, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 27

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Naccs 41st Annual Conference, National Association For Chicana And Chicano Studies Apr 2014

Naccs 41st Annual Conference, National Association For Chicana And Chicano Studies

NACCS Conference Programs

Fragmented Landscapes in Chicana and Chicano Studies: Deliberation, Innovation or Extinction?
April 9-12, 2014
Hilton Salt Lake City Center

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Spartan Daily, April 8, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 8, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 26

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How To Build The Career You Want: Connect To The Right Job, Michele Lucero, Mary Harrington, Julius Jefferson, Maureen Sullivan Apr 2014

How To Build The Career You Want: Connect To The Right Job, Michele Lucero, Mary Harrington, Julius Jefferson, Maureen Sullivan

Faculty Publications

Calling all new librarians and LIS students! Learn about career development, job searching and interviewing skills, networking, and the importance of professional association activity. Find out all about the Texas Library Association and how it enhances your career at the TLA Fair.

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Open To Debate: Open Education And The Library, Ann Agee, Christina Mune Apr 2014

Open To Debate: Open Education And The Library, Ann Agee, Christina Mune

Faculty and Staff Publications

Universities have embraced massive open online courses (MOOCs) with startling speed. For some, this “disruptive” idea sparks excitement about a world of free and easily accessible education. Others see MOOCs as a way to further monetize education and reduce faculty on the academy’s payroll. This session encourages you to get involved in the conversation and consider other provocative questions arising from the new academic landscape created by open educational resources and free online courses. In an Oxford-style debate, session attendees get to be the debaters by voting on some of today’s most controversial issues, engaging in debate, then voting a …

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Spartan Daily, April 3, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 3, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 25

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Bangladesh: An Overview Of Open Access (Oa) Initiatives, Md. Nazim Uddin, Tracey Lynn Pérez Koehlmoos, Shaikh A Shahed Hossain Apr 2014

Bangladesh: An Overview Of Open Access (Oa) Initiatives, Md. Nazim Uddin, Tracey Lynn Pérez Koehlmoos, Shaikh A Shahed Hossain

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present paper describes about the universal access to knowledge and information in the network and digital environment. The paper discusses the Open Access (OA) and Institutional Repositories (IR) initiatives for global access, repository, preservation, and organized management of networked information services in an environment where both the users and resources are at varied locations. The paper highlights the importance of open access and Institutional Repositories initiatives to the system of scholarly communication in Bangladesh. The paper explains research communities’ benefits of open access, salient features of ICT in Bangladesh, initiatives of institutional repositories in Bangladesh, open access movement in …

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Measuring Shelf Availability In University Library: Universiti Teknologi Mara (Uitm) Machang, Kelantan State, Malaysia, Agus Rifai, Muslim Ismail Ahmad Mr., Nordelina Zulkarnain Mrs Apr 2014

Measuring Shelf Availability In University Library: Universiti Teknologi Mara (Uitm) Machang, Kelantan State, Malaysia, Agus Rifai, Muslim Ismail Ahmad Mr., Nordelina Zulkarnain Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Library chain of operation is measured in this availability study. The function of acquisition, cataloging, circulation, library system and procedure is examined by a simulated search performed by librarian and library staff. A number of 100 titles is randomly searched in OPAC and effort to search initiated and findings are examined. The score shows the probability of availability of patrons leaving the library with desired book in hand. Suggestions are given at the end of article for correction and improvement purposes

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Spartan Daily, April 2, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2014

Spartan Daily, April 2, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 142, Issue 24

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The Use Of Electronic Journal Articles By Academics At Mzuzu University, Malawi., Lizzie Malemia Apr 2014

The Use Of Electronic Journal Articles By Academics At Mzuzu University, Malawi., Lizzie Malemia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The use of information technology for scholarly publication is now commonplace all over the world. Academic communities in Africa are part of this transformation. The purpose of this study was to investigate academics’ use of scholarly electronic journal articles at Mzuzu University and assess the factors influencing their behaviour. Data collection instruments used for the study were the use of a questionnaire to the academics, interview with Deans of Faculties and follow up e-survey to some academics at Mzuzu University. The findings revealed that most academics had general knowledge of the electronic journals and this did not vary with education. …

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Academic Gateway, Spring 2014, San Jose State University Library Apr 2014

Academic Gateway, Spring 2014, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

No abstract provided.

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“It Is Silly To Hide Your Most Active Patrons”: Exploring User Participation Of Library Space Designs For Young Adults In The United States, Anthony Bernier, Mike Males, Collin Rickman Apr 2014

“It Is Silly To Hide Your Most Active Patrons”: Exploring User Participation Of Library Space Designs For Young Adults In The United States, Anthony Bernier, Mike Males, Collin Rickman

Faculty Publications

This article advances the first attempt to collect and examine empirical data on young adult (YA) spaces in public libraries from institutions across the United States by surveying current practices in new and renovated buildings. Analysis of an online survey of 257 library and information science (LIS) professionals produced an innovative Youth Participation Index (YPI) used to document the relative intensities of youth involvement in the design and execution of YA spaces. Libraries claiming higher levels of youth participation reported significant quality service improvements across a wide range of outcomes. However, after several decades of advocating for youth involvement in …

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Together, No. 6, San Jose State University, College Of Social Sciences Apr 2014

Together, No. 6, San Jose State University, College Of Social Sciences

Together (College of Social Sciences)

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