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Nourishing Births: A Program Evaluation Proposal For Community-Based Nutrition Education, Food Access, And Garden Engagement Among Black Birthing People, Naa Deedei-Vera Hammond

Master's Projects and Capstones

Black birthing people in the United States continue to experience unequal maternal health outcomes, shaped in part by racism and barriers to nutritious food, culturally relevant health education, and supportive community spaces. While prenatal nutrition education and food assistance programs can provide important resources, information alone cannot address the challenges many people face when trying to access healthy and affordable food during pregnancy. The Nourishing Births Initiative is a proposed community-based maternal health program designed to respond to these needs by bringing together prenatal nutrition education, help connecting to food resources, community gardening, and peer support for Black birthing people …

Correctional Officer Suicide: A Theory-Driven Investigation Of Acquired Capability And Suicide Behavior, Abigail R. Andersen

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A growing body of research suggests that correctional officers (COs) die by suicide at a significantly higher rate compared to the general population and some other public safety personnel. Despite what is known about this phenomenon, an understanding of the risk factors driving the high rate of suicide among this population remains unclear. Specifically, little attention has been paid to specific risk factors for suicide among this population and there is an overall absence of theory-driven research investigating CO suicide. The present study sought to address the gap in this area of research by investigating potential risk factors for suicide …

Just Energy Transition To A Low-Carbon Economy In The Arctic: The Case Of Alaska, Jus Tavcar

Arctic and Northern Studies

Increasingly, government jurisdictions are finding ways to reduce carbon use within their boundaries, but different locations use varied tactics to create low-carbon economies. Furthermore, not all cities, states, or nations focus on the issue of inequity and the need for justice in the transition, so that the transition costs are not far higher for already marginalized groups. Using Alaska, an Arctic petrostate, as a case study, my research question is: What form of a just energy transition best fits the needs of Alaska’s communities struggling with the impacts of climate change? To answer this question, my research is grounded in …

Horizontal Regulatory Barriers In International Trade: Evidence From Electric Plugs, Yuan Mei, Mingzhi (Jimmy) Xu

Research Collection School Of Economics

Domestic policies regulating the horizontal dimensions of product differentiation can impede international trade and have become a major concern in contemporary trade negotiations. We estimate trade frictions associated with incompatible designs of electric plugs, a well-known example of a horizontal regulatory barrier. Our findings indicate that fewer electronic devices are exported to destinations with incompatible electric plugs, and this effect operates through both the extensive margin and the intensive margin of exports. These results are further corroborated by an online survey of Chinese electronics exporters. Moreover, incompatible plugs are associated with lower average quality of exported electronic devices, suggesting that …

When The Bridge Is Not At Sea : Investigating Transfer Of Learning From Full-Mission Bridge Simulator To Navigation Training Onboard, Thammawan Phanphichit

World Maritime University Ph.D. Dissertations

This dissertation explores, through a mixed-methods approach, how fullmission bridge simulators support transfer of learning to navigation training onboard, and under what conditions transfer can be trusted. Qualitative and quantitative components were integrated across the four articles. The first study explores how key onboard training stakeholders perceive its challenges, limitations, and the possibility of reducing required sea-time. Findings show broad agreement that OBT remains important, though openness to simulator use was conditional on credible evidence that simulator-developed competence can transfer onboard. The second and third studies examine this through transfer of learning theory. A systematic review identifies elements influencing transfer …

Shaping Policy Through Story: Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Student Affairs Professionals Through Remote Work, Shana N. Alston

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact on many industries and completely revolutionized how people lived and worked. This pandemic transformed higher education and spurred the emergence of remote work policies, which profoundly affected the lived experiences of student affairs professionals in higher education. Social distancing mandates and the need to maintain continuity of service in higher education advanced remote work policies. Yet, alongside the policies, remote work arrangements provided flexibility, enhanced well-being, and productivity across the workforce (Chan et al., 2023; Chatterjee et al., 2022; Dembicki, 2022; Tapani et al., 2022). Research supports the idea that student affairs professionals …

How Much Do Americans Know About Politics? Political Knowledge And Americans’ Views Of Democracy, Hwayong Shin

Weidenbaum Center Survey (WCS) Reports

As we reflect on another election held in the United States this month, some may wonder: How much do Americans actually know about politics? An informed citizenry has long been considered essential for elections to fulfill democratic accountability, through which voters reward well-performing politicians and parties, and punish those who perform poorly. Political knowledge plays a central role in this process, enabling citizens to evaluate their leaders and make informed vote choices.

The findings from Wave 9 of WCS reveal that political knowledge among Americans varies across different types of facts, individual characteristics such as age and partisanship, and where …

Refereed Research - Health Is The Greatest Wealth: A Research Agenda For Subsistence Marketplaces, Samanthika Gallage Dr

Subsistence Marketplaces

Health is a major challenge for people who live in subsistence because poverty heightens exposure to disease and weakens access to care. Yet it has received limited and fragmented attention in subsistence marketplaces research. Health decisions are made within the same trade-offs, uncertainty, unfamiliarity and relational exchange that shape other subsistence consumption. At the same time, health also goes beyond other mundane consumption decisions: it demands abstract causal reasoning, carries heightened vulnerability, and depends on information and trust that consumers cannot easily verify. Therefore, this paper argues that health should be treated as a core area of study in subsistence …

College Promise Programs In California: Background And Landscape, Mary Rauner

Reports

This is a brief explanatory note about the landscape of California College Promise Programs. It is meant to complement the Promise Programs Database and clarify the key differences between different types of tuition-free college at California community colleges.

Lauderdale County Revolutionary War Veterans Correspondence To Lois E. Henderson, Oct. 31, 1991, William Lindsey Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from William Lindsey McDonald to Lois E. Henderson regarding local Lauderdale County Civil War veterans.

Adapting Asap: How Promise Programs Are Putting High-Touch Support Into Practice, Bridget Timmeney, Michelle Miller-Adams

Reports

Part of the Practice Brief series of the Promise Programs Hub, this brief addresses efforts by Promise programs to adapt elements of the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model to increase rates of community college progression and completion. It also includes guidelines for how Promise programs can adopt elements of ASAP and be clear with partners and funders about what to expect in terms of impact.

Understanding The Impact Of The Devolved Government Of Meru, Kenya, On The Employment Experiences Of The Youth: A Phenomenological Study, Lawrence Murori Muuna

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study investigated the governmental structure of Meru County and its impact on the youth employment program, recognizing that scientific management and administrative principles are vital to effective governance. Meru County’s government structure and employment programs also have the capacity to significantly impact youth employment. The study relied on the classical theory of administration, an economic rationality of employment based on Adam Smith, with its three branches: Scientific Management, Administrative Principles, and Bureaucratic Organization. Guided by this theory, the researcher qualitatively investigated Meru’s devolved governmental structure. A phenomenological design was used to develop a theory of the effectiveness of Meru …

Age Differences In Work Precarity And Counterproductive Work Behavior Among Tanzanian Transit Truck Drivers, Beatrice George Yamlinga, Theresia R. Dominic, John J. Sanga

Business Management Review

This study examined age-based differences in perceived work precarity (WP) and counterproductive work behavior (CWB) among transit truck drivers in Tanzania, drawing on Socioemotional Selectivity Theory (SST) and Social Exchange Theory (SET). A positivist, cross-sectional quantitative design was used, with data collected from 269 drivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanga, and Mtwara. Respondents were classified as younger (18–35 years) and older (36–60 years) drivers. One-way MANOVA using Pillai’s Trace, followed by univariate ANOVA with Bonferroni-adjusted comparisons, was conducted to examine age-group differences. The results showed a significant multivariate age-group difference across the four outcomes, Pillai’s Trace = 0.222, F (4,264) …

Leadership Effectiveness Across Generations: A Generational And Lifespan Developmental Analysis In Military Public Administration, Kara R. Walker

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to understand the impact of different generational worldviews and other factors in the United States Army on effective leadership. In the Army, a wide range of age groups and backgrounds presents unique challenges in leading and managing generational differences. Study participants included personnel who were at least 17 years old and had served at least 1 year in the United States Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. The study findings answer the central research question: How do generational worldviews, career stage, gender, and life experiences influence effective leadership in the United States Army? …

Exploring The Challenges Government-Contracted Small Information Technology Businesses In Fairfax County Experience When Receiving Late Payments, Eric Lewis Upthegrove

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Small Information Technology (IT) businesses in Fairfax County, Virginia, are vital to the economy. Still, they face a substantial challenge in collecting delinquent compensation from government agencies. Late payments cause financial instability, decreased revenue, and difficulty accessing credit, leading to missed opportunities for investment and innovation. Prompt payment is essential for SITB to maintain its competitive edge, support innovation, and make a meaningful contribution to the economy. This qualitative study will employ snowball and purposive sampling to gain access to hard-to-reach or hidden populations, including SITB owners in Fairfax County, and to assemble data through in-depth semi-structured interviews. The researcher …

The Cost Of Raising A Child In The Mountain West, 2024-2026, Devin Streuter, Sophia Booth, Kerima Awol, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Economic Development & Workforce

This fact sheet reports data on the annual cost of raising a child in four selected Mountain West metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs): the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA; the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV MSA; the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA; and the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT MSA. SmartAsset’s “Cost of Raising a Child in Major U.S. Metros – 2026 Study,” includes data on the cost of raising a child across 48 major U.S. metropolitan areas. This fact sheet highlights the change in annual costs of raising a child in Mountain West metropolitan areas from 2024 to 2026 and the percentage change in costs …

Colbert Ferry On Natchez Trace Correspondence To Daniel W. Bown, Superintendent, May 22, 1991, William Lindsey Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from William Lindsey McDonald to Daniel W. Brown, superintendent of the Natchez Trace Parkway, regarding Colberts Ferry, a historical site near Florence, Alabama.

Uthealth Mcgovern Medical School 2026 Quality Symposium Abstracts-2

Teaching in Clinics

UTHealth McGovern Medical School 2026 Quality Symposium Abstracts-2

Uthealth Mcgovern Medical School 2026 Quality Symposium Abstracts-1

Teaching in Clinics

UTHealth McGovern Medical School 2026 Quality Symposium Abstracts-1

The Rise Of The Machines: Ai And The Future Of Residency Training, Marsal Sanches

Teaching in Clinics

The Rise of the Machines: AI and the Future of Residency Training

Forecasting China’S Posturing For A Global War, Brennan Deveraux, Joshua Arostegui

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

This collaborative study conducts a comprehensive examination of China’s global strategy as it relates to preparing for a potential war with the West, using potential futures to help shape the present. It explores a hypothetical limited conflict scenario between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, predicting China’s deliberate decisions to horizontally escalate the conflict based on historical trends. This novel approach is a unique addition to the literature on great power competition, offering detailed, tangible forecasts of China’s upcoming actions and corresponding recommendations to help mitigate the rising power’s growing global influence. The study is separated into …

Sustaining A School-Based Concussion Management Program Using An Implementation Science Framework, Melissa Mccart, Deanne Unruh, Patricia K. Reyna, Jody Slocumb, Doug Gomez, Ann E. Glang

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Each year, 1.1–1.9 million children and adolescents in the United States experience a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), and many return to school (RTS) with symptoms disrupting learning and well-being. Although effective RTS care requires coordinated support, implementation remains inconsistent across the United States. This study explored how one RTS program, the Central Oregon TBI (COR-TBI) model, was established and sustained over time. Using a deductive qualitative design guided by the National Implementation Research Network framework, we interviewed nine key organizers and coded data using leadership, competency, and organization drivers. Five themes emerged: (a) leadership-driven awareness and communication; …

Compasspoint, Volume 36, Issue 2, Full Issue

CompassPoint

No abstract provided.

Clsc In Translation 1: An Analysis Of Political Work In Combined Arms Brigade Offensive Operations, Pan Jinqiao, Sun Lei, Hu Qingwei

Articles & Editorials

Editorial Note: This article was translated using a hybrid approach combining AI assistance with a thorough review by the expert human translator to ensure cultural accuracy, correct terminology, and readability  while maintaining the original tone, context, and intent of the article. Read the CLSC analysis here.

"During combined arms brigade offensive operations, political work elements play dual roles: providing service support and engaging in direct combat. It is essential to accurately grasp the missions and core content of political work elements across various stages, including combat preparation, the initiation of combat, the forward progression of combat operations, the pausing …

Project Inspire, Daphney R. Portis

Inspire Brochures

Project Inspire is USA Health’s semester-long injury prevention program that offers education, exposure and mentorship to justice-involved youth. Since 2017, this collaboration between USA Health and James T. Strickland Youth Center has engaged justice-involved teens with the five-pillar curriculum, which includes: traumainformed care training and confidence building, educational and professional development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and intensive mentorship. The goal is to reduce the rates of violence by equipping and empowering youth to overcome obstacles and barriers they may face in order to build a brighter future. There are currently three sites with more opening across several states.

Upjohn Regional Economic Outlook, Vol. 1, No. 3, October 2026, Iryna V. Lendel, Chloe Wieber, Sevrin Williams, Gerrit Anderson, Lee Adams, Emily Petz

Reports

No abstract provided.

Nh Ece Research Consortium Member List, Evan England, Jess Carson

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

NH ECE Research Consortium membership is open to individuals and organizations with relevant expertise that aligns with the purpose of the Consortium, including the advancement of knowledge to support early care and education in NH. Check out the current Consortium members in this graphic!

Nh Ece Data Collection Efforts Running Inventory, Jess Carson, Evan England, Tyrus Parker

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

The NH ECE Research Consortium maintains an inventory of current and complete NH ECE-relevant data collection efforts. Included are surveys, interviews, focus groups, needs assessments, and other ways people in the field collect information. The inventory strengthens public access for data users, improves awareness and coordination among researchers, and minimizes duplication.

Fall 2026 Nh Ece Research Consortium Newsletter, Evan England, Jess Carson, Harshita Sarup

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

The Fall 2026 NH ECE Research Consortium Newsletter provides updates concerning NH's Market Rate Survey and Narrow Cost Analysis. Also find the latest research publications, Consortium resources, upcoming events, opportunities, and more.

Data Centre Litigation And Climate Change: Can Claims Against Data Centres Resolve Tensions Between Ai Growth And Climate Goals?, Nick Scott, Heng Wang

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

As artificial intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous, climate-related impacts of data centres used to power these technologies have emerged as a growing concern for governments, civil society groups, and the public. As a result of this, a wave of data centre litigation has started to sweep multiple jurisdictions, in particular the United States, often leveraging environmental law. However, many claims do not directly target data centres’ impacts on climate change, and the challenges of aligning AI growth with climate goals may extend far beyond energy use in this infrastructure. This article analyses two research questions: (1) how are mismatched governance …