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Development Of Community‐Based Workshops For Mexican‐Origin Rural, Low‐Income Study Participants, Rosa D. Manzo, Yvette G. Flores, Adela De La Torre

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

This paper documents the process of developing community-based psychoeducational workshops to engage and retain study participants within a comparison research site. The development and adaptation of the workshops followed methods of cultural adaptation and ecological validity (Domenech-Rodriguez & Wieling, 2004; Bernal, Bonilla, & Bellido, 1995). Our work supports the idea that culturally responsive approaches can engage community members and increase the acceptability of researchers in low-income Mexican-origin communities.

Winter Wheat Biomass And Yield Estimation Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Based And Venµs Satellite Imagery With Machine Learning Techniques, Marco S. Chiu Mr.

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Monitoring crop productivity is crucial in precision agriculture, often using biomass and yield as metrics to measure crop health and growth status. This thesis aims to predict dry above-ground biomass using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) multispectral imagery, derived vegetation indices (VI), plant height, leaf area index (LAI), and plant nutrient content ratios. Additionally, the thesis tests the viability of VENμS satellite data as an alternative to other popular multispectral satellite data for predicting winter wheat yield. Conducted in two winter wheat fields in southwestern Ontario, Canada, the study employed Random Forest (RF) and Support Vector Regression (SVR) machine learning models …

Exploring Sexual Satisfaction And Intimacy After T6 And Above Spinal Cord Injury: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Aron Williams, Karen Aranha, Angela Labrie Blackwell

Summer 2024 OTD Capstone Symposium

Background: With T6 and above SCIs, there is a greater chance of sexual function and satisfaction being impacted; however, individuals lack the clinical support and resources needed for rehabilitation in this area. From an occupational science and occupational adaptation (OA) perspective, examining the multifactorial needs and the lived experiences of individuals with SCI T6 and above who have attained sexual satisfaction post-injury would aid in better serving the rehabilitation needs of this population. Methodology: This study explored the process that individuals with SCIs underwent to achieve sexual satisfaction and intimacy post-injury. An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) methodology was used to …

Principal Agency 50 Years After The Lau Decision: Building And Sustaining Bilingual Education Programs For Asian Languages, Kevin M. Wong, Zhongfeng Tian

Education Division Scholarship

This study examined how three champion principals of Asian language dual language bilingual education (DLBE) programs—Cantonese, Korean, and Mandarin—in California have navigated the oscillating language-in-education policies after the Lau decision. We explored principals' various roles through a lens of agency in a social justice leadership framework, specifically considering the opportunities and challenges for agentive leadership from three different phases: foregrounding and engaging, planning and implementing, and evaluating and sustaining. Findings demonstrate that the success of DLBE programs goes beyond the overarching language policies that supposedly enable bilingual education; rather it hinges on the bottom-up commitment, collaboration and resilience of principals, …

Analisis Teori Antrian Dan Optimalisasi Pelayanan Pada Watsons Cabang Bendungan Hillir Menggunakan Model Singel Channel-Single Phase, Raditya Agung Nugroho, Devini Kartikasari

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

Abstract

Watsons is a health and beauty stores which in service to consumers, so service must be considered and taken into account for consumer convenience. The purpose of this study is to see how optimal the service at Watsons bendungan hillir branch, watsons convenience stores use a single channel-single phase queuing system.The Single Channel-Single Phase queue model is very appropriate to use because buyers can be served well and get optimal time. This can be seen from the number of individuals or buyers waiting in the queue (Lq) with a value of 0.001. The average number of buyers in the …

Teng-Go Axis Package: A Marketing Efforts Analysis, Alessandra Dwi Maharani

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

This study's purpose is to analyze the marketing efforts of Teng-Go Package by Axis. In this study, the method used is a qualitative approach with literature reviews regarding the related topics and external analysis using several analytical frameworks. The analysis frameworks carried out in this article consists of three broad sectors, which are Company Analysis with Marketing Mix and SWOT Analysis, Customer Analysis with STP Analysis, and External Analysis with Porter’s Five Forces, and Competitive Landscape Analysis. The output of this article shows that the marketing efforts undertaken by Axis for the Teng-Go Package have gone quite well and are …

Determinanty Sukcesu Zarządzania Projektami Informatycznymi W Opiniach Ekspertów, Witold Chmielarz, Anna Sołtysik-Piorunkiewicz

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

Purpose: The primary purpose of the article is to identify factors and activities influencing the proper management of IT projects. Method: The study was based on the opinions of forty-five experts who took part in the BPM Symposium organized in April 2023 at the University of Warsaw. Expert opinions were collected using a survey questionnaire based on literature analysis and our own professional experience in project management.

Results: The result of the conducted research is the determination of the ranking of conditions and effects of the use of computerization projects in the functioning of the organization, the assessment …

Technologie Ict I Ich Wpływ Na Życie Człowieka I Społeczeństwa – Wybrane Problemy, Tomasz Parys

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

Purpose: The main objective of this paper is to try to present the impact of ICT on human life in the broadest possible way, taking into account the development of this technology and the changes taking place in the concepts and methods of its use. This impact is shown from two classical perspectives : positive and negative.

Methodology: The scope of the research was ICT technologies, their development and evolution, and their application in various areas of both individual and social life. Source material was searched for. Mainly sources in the form of scientific studies were taken into …

Wykonywanie Zaleceń Pokontrolnych Jako Istotny Element Mający Wpływ Na Efektywność Funkcjonowania Systemu Przeciwdziałania Praniu Pieniędzy I Finansowaniu Terroryzmu W Kontekście Nieuchronności Sankcjonowania Naruszenia Obowiązków Wynikających Z Ustawy Aml, Izabella Hobler-Micherska

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

Purpose: The aim of the article is to assess the impact of implementing post-audit recommendations on the effectiveness of the anti-money laundering and terrorism financing system in the context of the inevitability of sanctioning violations of obligations under the AML Act.

Design/Methodology/Approach: reports on the activities of the General Inspector of Financial Information, typological newsletters, and reports on the activities of the Office of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority were used to conduct the study. The study of the functioning of the system was carried out using data analysis.

Findings: the results of the analysis allowed us …

Metody Analizy Danych Na Potrzeby Audytu Wewnętrznego, Piotr Buda, Agata Szczerbetka

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

Purpose: The research objective of the article is to assess the effectiveness and practical application of various data analysis methods in internal audit processes. The main research problem involves the identification of the most efficient data analysis methods, their specific applications during audits, and the analysis of benefits derived from their use in building added value and increasing the efficiency of audit processes. This publication is not a typical scientific article. Due to the subject matter and limitations in the availability of literature in this area, the main goal of the authors was to present methods identified and tested …

Internacjonalizacja Przedsiębiorstw W Kontekście Osiąganych Przez Nie Wyników Finansowych, Justyna Bogołębska

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to assess the impact of the internationalisation process on the financial performance of companies.

Methodology: random sampling was used, where joint-stock companies from the South American region were considered in the research sample. The empirical chapter used econometric models to verify the hypothesis.

Results: Hypothesis H (There is a relationship between selected financial performance and the internationalisation process of companies) was confirmed by the model (within model). This may be due to the fit of the variables to the model and the size of the research sample.

Limitations/implications: The …

Determinants Of Willingness To Pay For Handicraft Products – An Experimental Approach, Magdalena Brzozowicz

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to identify the determinants of the willingness to pay for handicraft products.

Methodology: In the study the methods of experimental economics were used. In Study 1, a laboratory experiment on a sample of students (N=218) was conducted; the subject of valuation was a voucher for the caricature or portrait. In Study 2, field experiments at shopping centers in Poland were performed, comprising a large and naturally diversified sample of customers (N=1664). In Study 2 participants reported willingness to pay for hand-painted ceramic mugs. In both experiments, the willingness to pay …

Servant Leadership: A Discussion Between Managerial Competencies And Managerial Values, Agnieszka Postuła

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

Purpose: The goal of this article is explore the intricacies of servant leadership, the evolving expectations of new generations, the importance of managerial competencies and values, and the empirical findings from the comprehensive research conducted. This exploration aims to provide valuable insights into the multifaceted world of leadership and management in contemporary organizations.

Design/methodology/approach: This article is grounded in the findings of comprehensive ethnographic research. Data were collected mainly with open interviews conducted within four main groups: undergraduate students, final-year students, graduates and participants in postgraduate studies, and managers. In total, 53 interviews were conducted. For the purposes …

Innowacje Odwrócone – Kluczowe Czynniki Sukcesu I Bariery Transferu Innowacji Z Rynków Rozwiniętych Do Rozwijających Się, Karolina Łudzińska, Aleksandra Kwiatkowska

Studia i Materiały Wydział Zarządzania Uniwersytet Warszawski

Purpose: The main objective of the research is to analyze the transfer of innovations from developed to developing markets within the framework of the concept of reverse innovation and to identify key factors that contribute to its success and those that may constitute potential sources of difficulties and barriers. As a secondary goal, the study aims to trace the genesis and development of the concept of reverse innovation and those innovation concepts that have become its nucleus.

Design/methodology/approach: To conduct the research, a methodological approach was adopted that involved a review of selected publications as well as a …

Satellites In The Russia-Ukraine War, Ron Gurantz

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

Satellites and counterspace systems have shown themselves to be important parts of modern warfare in the Russia-Ukraine War but have also been subject to various restrictions to prevent escalation. This monograph examines the role of satellites and counterspace systems in the Russia-Ukraine War’s high-technology warfare and the effects of satellite proliferation and commercialization on the conduct of the war. It also analyzes the restrictions under which space-based capabilities have been operating and the implications of these limits for future conflicts—a subject that has received little attention. Relying on an exhaustive study of open-source material and the application of limited-war theory …

Book Review: The World: A Family History Of Humanity, Zachary Griffiths

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Simon Sebag Montefiore

Reviewed by Lieutenant Colonel Zachary Griffiths (US Army), Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army

The Harding Project’s Lieutenant Colonel Zachary Griffiths reviews this best-selling, epic in scope history of the world framed by powerful families and gives an honest evaluation of the book’s potential value (and shortcomings) for soldiers. Griffiths notes that the book provides insight into the “richness of the human experience” with “vignettes to give color to historical military campaigns and humanize those campaigns’ participants.”

Book Review: Standing Up Space Force: The Road To The Nation’S Sixth Armed Service, Robert D. Bradford Iii

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Forrest L. Marion

Reviewed by Robert D. Bradford III, associate professor of defense and Joint processes, Department of Command, Leadership, and Management, US Army War College

Robert D. Bradford III reviews this “first history” of the United States Space Force. He overviews the author Forrest L. Marion’s resources (“primary sources and extensive oral history interviews”) and highlights the book’s value in the way it “depicts cultural and bureaucratic barriers to…organizational change.” Bradford notes the history’s universal applicability as it relates to other situations in which an institution successfully approaches change.

Use Generative Artificial Intelligence (Genai) To Learn: A Presentation Deck For Learners, Brett Whysel

Open Educational Resources

This presentation explores the effective and ethical use of Large Language Models (LLMs) by students, in higher education. It covers the purpose of higher education, the potential use cases of LLMs as tutors, editors, creative directors, and coaches, and offers guidance on how to use these tools to enhance learning while avoiding common pitfalls. The presentation also emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, ethical considerations, and prompt engineering in maximizing the benefits of LLMs while maintaining academic integrity.

Why I Think Linkedin Is Age Neutral And How It Bridges Generational Gaps, Essraa Nawar

Library Articles and Research

"Earlier this morning, during a lively conversation with my Information Gone Wild podcast co-hosts— Maurice Coleman , Paul Signorelli , our marketing consultant, Abbie Fentress Swanson —we brainstormed strategies to better market our newly launched series. As we debated which platforms could effectively reach our diverse audience, I suggested focusing more on LinkedIn. My reasoning? LinkedIn is one of the few digital spaces that feels genuinely 'age-neutral.' Unlike platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok, where generational lines are sharply drawn, LinkedIn is where people of all ages—from my 19- and 21-year-old sons who (shockingly) like my posts there, to my …

Towards A Trauma-Informed, Culturally Competent Approach To Intimate Partner Violence, Debra Beilke

Master of Arts in Human Services

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive, worldwide problem with devastating physical, psychological, and economic consequences. IPV can happen to anyone—male or female, straight or LGBTQ, wealthy or poor. However, most reported cases of IPV involve women as victims. Furthermore, women are more likely to experience chronic violence, severe IPV, criminal harassment, or be killed (Stewart et al., 2021). According to the World Health Organization (WHO) (2021), 26% of women around the world have experienced violence (physical and/or sexual) from a current or former intimate partner at least once in their lifetime.

Given the pervasiveness of IPV and its serious …

When Pushback Comes To Emotional Shove: Examining The Impact Of Harsh Parenting On Children’S Behavior, Elyse Christian

Master of Arts in Human Services

As parents are a child’s first teachers, high-quality information about parenting techniques is vital. Parents should have the opportunity to make informed, evidence-based decisions about the best parenting styles for each child through an understanding of appropriate developmental implications. Many parents are not aware of the adverse effects some techniques can have, even if outcomes appear positive on the surface. This research paper aimed to illustrate how harsh parenting methods can negatively impact a child’s behavior. To accomplish this, a collection of peer-reviewed articles was thoroughly reviewed. Following an introduction to the existing knowledge, 18 articles were presented. The articles …

Homelessness In The United States: Factors, Trends, Forensic Considerations, And Housing First As A Response To Traditional Housing Interventions, Amanda Lenertz

Master of Arts in Human Services

The topics of housing instability and homelessness are significant public health concerns within the United States. This review aimed to explore the problem of homelessness through the lens of forensic mental health, assessing current housing interventions and outcomes for affected populations. A literature review of over 45 journal articles was conducted; this review sought to identify relevant themes, affected populations, debates in research, and proposed interventions. Topics reviewed included the history and current state of housing interventions, contributing factors, individual and societal costs and consequences, relationships between homelessness, substance use, mental health, and incarceration, housing first initiatives, considerations for special …

Parental Incarceration And Substance Use: Multipliers Of Aces Determining The Future Of Our Youth, Katie Heath

Master of Arts in Human Services

Although we are aware that a large percentage of incarcerated individuals that have entered the criminal justice system have substance use disorders, less attention has been given to the large percentage of these individuals that are parents. As these parents struggle with navigating the criminal justice system and maintaining sobriety, the children in these homes are often left facing uncertainties of where they will get their next meal, how they will find a way to get to school, or avoid the chaos in their home. This study aims to look at how this significant population of children faces a multiplied …

The Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences And Child Protective Services Involvement On Juvenile Delinquency, Liana Pachot

Master of Arts in Human Services

In this paper, the aim is to study the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and the cause and effect that these experiences have on adolescent behavior that leads to delinquency involvement. Along with this, we will look at the impact of human services professionals, like child protective services, and their impact on these challenging behaviors and goal of decreasing recidivism. We will look at the structure of the juvenile justice system, and how human service professionals play a role in the systems that impact the adolescent delinquency population. There will also be a breakdown of what Adverse Childhood Experiences are …

Unaccompanied Migrant Children In The Mountain West, 2015-2023, Annie Vong, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Demography

This fact sheet examines data on the number of unaccompanied migrant children who obtained sponsors and relocated to 22 cities in five Mountain West states from 2015 to 2023. Data from Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah are included from a New York Times report which includes U.S. Department of Human Health and Services data on unaccompanied migrant children in all 50 states and Washington D.C.

Promoting Emergent Literacy In Preschool Through Extended Discourse: Covert Translanguaging In A Mandarin Immersion Environment, Robin E. Harvey, Kevin M. Wong

Education Division Scholarship

Rich oral language practices, including the opportunity and ability to participate in cognitively and linguistically challenging extended discourse, are foundational to early literacy development. To meet children’s needs in their first exposure to the languages of schooling, educators may engage students in extended discourse multilingually. The current study focuses on student-centered translanguaging conversations to examine strategies that preschool teachers employ to support young children’s emerging bilingual and biliteracy development in a Mandarin immersion preschool serving primarily nonheritage learners of Mandarin in the United States. Findings indicate that, despite the school’s Mandarin-only policy, teachers engaged in covert translanguaging practices to extend …

Lindenwood Digest, August 21, 2024, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

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Middle Eastern Privilege: A New Global Narrative?, Essraa Nawar

Library Articles and Research

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But then a deeper question emerged—what if, instead of solely focusing on challenging stereotypes, we could also highlight the profound privileges inherent in being rooted in the MENA region? This reflection led me to coin a brand new term: Middle Eastern Privilege. This concept seeks to redefine what it means to come from the Middle East and North Africa by emphasizing the richness of cultural, linguistic, religious, and geopolitical heritage alongside an openness to diverse perspectives. It challenges the dominance of Western privilege in global discourse and celebrates the advantages that this community brings to the table."

What’S Mine Is Yours: Managing Student Loans Within Different Gender Couples, Samantha Leigh Moser

Theses and Dissertations

In the United States, borrowing student loans from the federal government or private market to attend college has become increasingly common. Roughly one in eight Americans has student loans (Looney, Wessel, & Yilla 2020). Reports on federal student loans indicate that roughly 1.6 billion dollars was outstanding in May of 2022 (Hanson 2022b). Additionally, about 43.4 million borrowers each owe an estimated $37,014 in federal education loans (Hanson 2022a). Privately, as of July 2023, $131 billion dollars was outstanding for education loans.

Sociologists have begun researching the consequences of student loan debt on borrowers and their families. Consequences of student …

Social Anxiety, Voice Confrontation And Voice Recognition: A Bilingual Exploration, Jigar Jogia, Justin Thomas, Mariapaola Barbato, Richard Bentall

All Works

Many people dislike the sound of their voices, especially when listening back to audio recordings (voice confrontation). Previous research reports that disliking the sound of one's voice is associated with elevated levels of social anxiety. The present study investigated the relationship between social anxiety and voice dislike and voice misrecognition among a bilingual population: Arabic (L1) and English (L2). Participants (N = 176) completed self-report measures of social anxiety and own voice liking. Additionally, they performed a novel own voice recognition task, assessing their ability to recognise a recording of their voice, differentiating it from digitally altered versions of the …