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UNCOVERING A MISSING LINK: PFOA AND THE DYSREGULATION OF BILE ACID HOMEOSTASIS VIA FXR MODULATION IN PANCREATIC CANCER
Full text linkThesis (B.S.) - Indiana University, Department of Biology, 202
THE BIRTH OF A NEW SAXOPHONE SONATA. HOW FRANCIS POULENC’S MUSIC PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN INSPIRING AND INFLUENCING WIJNAND VAN KLAVEREN’S SAXOPHONE SONATA
Full text linkThesis (DM) – Indiana University, Music, 202
Instruction Based on Collaborative Learning
No full textThis chapter reviews instructional approaches to collaborative learning. It reviews key theoretical frameworks including cognitive, social cognitive, social constructivist, sociocultural, and embodied collaboration perspectives, each offering unique insights into the dynamics of collaborative learning. It also explores various research methodologies used to study collaborative learning, such as experimental designs, qualitative methods, and mixed-method approaches. Instructional approaches for enhancing collaborative learning are described, including the design of group-worthy tasks, scaffolding, and teacher facilitation. Several specific examples are described including problem-based learning and jigsaw approaches as well as discussing the role of technology in computer-supported collaborative learning. Further research needs to explore the role of advanced technologies in supporting collaborative learning. Collaborative learning stands out as a powerful pedagogical approach that fosters the collective construction of knowledge, promotes deep engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among learners
THE CRISIS OF LOCAL JOURNALISM: DEATH BY A THOUSAND PAPER CUTS
No full textThesis (Ph.D.) - Indiana University, Media School, 2025The decline of local journalism in the United States represents a critical threat to democratic governance. Nearly one-fifth of Americans live in news deserts – which are communities with limited or no access to reliable local news. Predicated on this threat, we draw upon the political economy of media, public goods theory, and media pluralism frameworks to establish journalism as a public good characterized by positive externalities. However, the market mechanisms in place today have either consistently failed to adequately provide these externalities or been superseded by neoliberal capitalism's thirst for pillaging profit at any cost.
To that end, this dissertation’s empirical analysis proceeds through two major studies. First, the theoretical analysis demonstrates how the confluence of technological disruption from digital platforms and these neoliberal deregulatory policies created conditions enabling aggressive financialized ownership – which we call greedy money models – to extract value from struggling newspapers while undermining their democratic functions. Using a stacked difference-in-differences design, we examine how private-equity-and-hedge-fund acquisitions of local newspapers affect electoral competitiveness in affected communities. Contrary to expectations of simple democratic decline, the findings reveal a surprising pattern: elections become substantially less competitive while simultaneously experiencing increases in voter turnout, declines in incumbent win rates, and increased candidate entry. These effects peak one year after acquisition before partially dissipating, suggesting immediate disruption to local political equilibrium followed by a degree of gradual adjustment.
Second, we incorporate machine learning algorithms to identify counties that share similar socioeconomic profiles to news deserts. Addressing significant class imbalance in the data through various resampling techniques, the analysis finds that Random Forest combined with SMOTEENN is the strongest performer. The most significant predictor is the interaction between population density and GDP, highlighting how economic vulnerability intersects with demographic factors. Crucially, we incorporated neighboring counties' socioeconomic characteristics, which can help tease out how the formation of news deserts operates as a regional contagion rather than isolated local failures.
These findings challenge conventional narratives about media ownership and democratic health. Rather than straightforward erosion, private equity acquisition triggers complex political reorganization in local communities. The temporal dynamics and spatial dependencies suggest specific intervention windows and the need for regional rather than purely local policy responses. Ultimately, this work demonstrates that the crisis of local journalism operates through patterns that, once understood, offer opportunities for intervention
Difficult Appointments and Taboo Topics: Helping Peer Mentors Navigate Challenging Conversations
No full textThis presentation explores how peer financial mentors in higher education navigate the complex and often unspoken world of financial taboo. Drawing on a three-year qualitative study involving 54 peer mentors across seven institutions, the research investigates how topics such as debt, budgeting, food insecurity, and financial aid are perceived as off-limits—either by institutional policy or social stigma. The study reveals that mentors are frequently restricted from offering guidance on investment strategies, recommending financial products, or providing detailed financial aid counseling. Simultaneously, students often avoid discussing financial struggles with family or friends due to shame, lack of knowledge, or strained relationships. These dual silences create barriers to effective financial mentoring. The presentation introduces a Gradual Release of Responsibility (G-R-R) training model to help mentors build confidence and competence in addressing sensitive topics. It also offers practical strategies for institutions to clarify boundaries, improve training, and foster supportive environments for both mentors and mentees. Ultimately, the session challenges institutions to reconsider what is deemed “taboo” and to empower peer mentors to engage in meaningful, empathetic financial conversations that meet students where they are.This presentation explores how peer financial mentors in higher education navigate the complex and often unspoken world of financial taboo. Drawing on a three-year qualitative study involving 54 peer mentors across seven institutions, the research investigates how topics such as debt, budgeting, food insecurity, and financial aid are perceived as off-limits—either by institutional policy or social stigma. The study reveals that mentors are frequently restricted from offering guidance on investment strategies, recommending financial products, or providing detailed financial aid counseling. Simultaneously, students often avoid discussing financial struggles with family or friends due to shame, lack of knowledge, or strained relationships. These dual silences create barriers to effective financial mentoring. The presentation introduces a Gradual Release of Responsibility (G-R-R) training model to help mentors build confidence and competence in addressing sensitive topics. It also offers practical strategies for institutions to clarify boundaries, improve training, and foster supportive environments for both mentors and mentees. Ultimately, the session challenges institutions to reconsider what is deemed “taboo” and to empower peer mentors to engage in meaningful, empathetic financial conversations that meet students where they are.Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance (HEFWA
Enhancing Beginning Band Assessment with a KRSPD Approach
No full textThesis (MME) – Indiana University, Music, 202
Investigating Inhibitors Against Quorum Sensing Group Behaviors in V. Vulnificus
No full textThe gradual development of superbugs has led to more and more problems when fighting infections. Finding ways to prevent group behaviors and decrease virulence possibly offers a path for fighting infection without adding to antibiotic resistance. This study found several new inhibitors that prevent activity from the transcription factor SmcR, which is what activates group behaviors caused by quorum sensing in V. vulnificus. These inhibitors 32A, 32C, and 18C are more effective than previously found inhibitors for LuxR homologs. Through these findings, structural patterns between inhibitors emerge. Assay data and docking studies were used for these findings. This information is used to propose new compounds for future testing of their inhibitory effectiveness against SmcR
Panel: Who Owns Our Knowledge Infrastructures? Emerging Scholarly Publishing Platforms and Outputs
No full textScholarly publishing is changing. New platforms and models—from modular “micropublications” to community-owned infrastructure—are challenging traditional modes of publication and raising new questions about ownership, equity, and sustainability. This panel brings together leading scholars and publishing technologists to share how these changes might transform research creation, dissemination, and evaluation.
Panelists
• Dr. Alexandra Freeman (she/her), Director of Octopus
• Adam Hyde, Founder and Principal Architect, Coko
• Jennifer Trueblood (she/her), Ruth N. Halls Professor of Cognitive Science and Psychological & Brain Sciences, and Director, Cognitive Science Program, Indiana Universit