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The Nondelegation Doctrine and \u3cem\u3eConsumers’ Research\u3c/em\u3e: What Happened?
No full textThis article is a brief summary of the decision in FCC v. Consumers’ Research that forms the basis for my remarks at Liberty University Law Review’s annual Supreme Court Review. It seeks to highlight the key points made by the majority, concurrence, and dissent
The Crucible of Marriage: Faith, Formation, and Spiritual Autonomy in Jane Eyre
No full textThis thesis treats marriage in Jane Eyre as the crucible of Jane\u27s unique, experiential, and individually crafted faith. It examines marriage as the primary arena in which Jane\u27s faith is shaped, tested, and, ultimately, fulfilled. Situated within Victorian Evangelical culture and restrictive gender ideology, the study examines how Jane’s spirituality is shaped through personal discernment rather than submission to institutional authority. Through close readings of Gateshead, Lowood, and Jane’s encounters with Rochester and St. John Rivers, the thesis demonstrates how Jane’s faith is tested against both passionate attachment and prescribed religious duty. Her refusal of both proposals reveals a developing spiritual autonomy that preserves Jane’s selfhood rather than denying it, empowering her to resist Victorian gender ideology. Jane’s eventual marriage is presented not as a capitulation to social expectations but as the fulfillment of an idiosyncratic faith grounded in equality
Life, Death and the Aftermath
No full textThis research analyzes McClocklin and Lengelle\u27s \u27Cures for the Heart\u27: A Poetic Approach to Healing After Loss. It finds that poetry therapy may offer a healthy outlet for processing grief. Further research supports the therapeutic benefits in writing and reading poetry as a way to cope, find meaning, and make sense of it all, after the loss occurs. My thesis is a collection of 49 poems, in which I chronicle the life of my adult son, Justin, who struggled with an opioid addiction and passed away due to an overdose in the Spring of 2025. My work was inspired by both biblical and meditational poetry, as well as my own personal trauma and grief, and how I processed that pain. There are 3 chapters in my thesis which create a poetic memoir. These are, Life, in which I have written about the joys of motherhood, and then the feelings of helplessness I experienced while not being able to help my son overcome his drug addiction. The chapter, Death, reveals my pain and heartache I went through after the loss. The last chapter, The Aftermath, contains poems about how I processed my grief through the art of writing poetry and finally began to heal. My poetry is written almost entirely in a first-person narrative using various styles (e.g., freeform, prose ...) I hope that this thesis may provide understanding that poetic expression may be therapeutic, but I also hope that it may provide comfort and healing to others, too, who may be experiencing grief
A Phenomenological Study of African American Police Officers: Internal and External Barriers to Seeking Help
No full textAlthough first responders serve and protect the lives and property of their community members daily, they are frequently exposed to traumatic events. Because of this exposure, first responders face an increased risk of experiencing adverse psychological issues. These issues could include various struggles, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. That said, first responders have traditionally been resistant to seeking help when dealing with any mental health crisis. Reasons for this reluctance vary and largely surround significant barriers and various forms of stigmatization. Even further, African American police officers are found to be even less likely to seek help than other populations simply because seeking help for mental health within their culture is both stigmatized and discouraged. The purpose of this qualitative study is to better understand the help-seeking behaviors of African American police officers and how they address mental health concerns. The theoretical framework guiding this study is informed by Ecological Systems Theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1979), Labeling Theory (Becker, 1997), and Constructivist Self-Development Theory (McCann & Pearlman, 1990) which together provide a multidimensional lens for understanding how cultural, organizational, and personal factors shape African American police officers’ decisions about seeking help for mental health. The study explored the firsthand experiences of African American police officers and their reluctance to seek mental health counseling following traumatic events in their daily work routines. Data collection consisted of semi-structured open-ended individual interviews with twelve participants. The results of this study will serve as a foundation in understanding the complexities of how African American police officers navigate mental health crises and serve as a guide for developing future initiatives and research around culturally appropriate interventions that may more effectively increase help-seeking behaviors
The Relationship between Religiosity, Meaning-Making, and Well-Being Among Involuntary Childless Women
No full textThe proportion of involuntary childless women in the United States continues to rise, with research indicating elevated risks of depression, anxiety, and diminished well-being in this population compared to their childbearing counterparts. Simultaneously, many faith communities emphasize pronatalist ideals, which may compound these psychological effects. Despite a growing body of qualitative work, quantitative research examining faith, meaning-making, and well-being among women whose childlessness extends beyond recent infertility is limited. This quantitative, correlational study examined the relationships among religiosity, meaning-making, and well-being among involuntary childless women. Participants (N = 94; M age = 44.6) completed online surveys including the Duke University Religion Index (DUREL), Modified-Existential Coping Scale (M-ECS), and Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWS). Pearson’s correlation and regression analyses assessed the relationships among the variables. Results revealed statistically positive associations: religiosity was moderately correlated with meaning-making (r = .45) and weakly correlated with psychological well-being (r = .26), while meaning-making demonstrated a moderate positive relationship with well-being (r = .41) and emerged as the strongest predictor in the regression model ( = .36). Findings supported all three hypotheses, highlighting meaning-making as a central mechanism in the well-being of involuntary childless women. Implications suggest that spiritually integrated and meaning-centered interventions may foster resilience, identity reconstruction, and psychological growth, navigating involuntary childlessness
Evaluating the Central Themes of the Pentateuch in Apocalypse in Light of the Pentateuch Author’s Compositional Strategy
No full textThis dissertation presents a theological interpretation of the thematic analogies between the Pentateuch and the book of Revelation, arguing that the central themes of the Pentateuch reach their consummation in John’s Apocalypse. Previous scholarship has not systematically traced these themes within Revelation, nor placed them in their broader canonical context. This study addresses that gap by demonstrating how the eschatological structures of the Pentateuch find their climax in Revelation. The research employs a methodology grounded in primary biblical texts, supported by critical engagement with Old and New Testament scholarship, accepting conclusions only when warranted by evidence. The first three chapters establish the background, literature review, and the hermeneutical and theological framework guiding the study. Chapters 4–6 analyze key passages in Revelation (1:1–3; 4–5; 19–21:8), showing how they reflect literary and thematic analogies with the Pentateuch’s final shape. The concluding chapter explores implications for evangelical theology, particularly concerning the Parousia, the promised land, and salvation. The dissertation contends that Revelation represents the climax of the Pentateuch’s central themes: (1) the messianic hopes of Israel, (2) the creation mandate, (3) the Sinai covenant, and (4) God’s gift of the promised land, alongside related motifs of election, apostasy, and salvation. By situating these themes within the broader canonical narrative, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of biblical theology and the eschatological unity of Scripture
A Longitudinal Study of Performance and Workload in Military Flight Training
No full textThe purpose of this quantitative longitudinal research study of aircrew undergoing transition training was to examine the relationships between progressive syllabus events and aircrew performance, and progressive syllabus events and workload. In military aviation, the transition from one platform to another can present significant challenges to aircrew, especially regarding task saturation and performance. Previous research has suggested methods for improving the practice of flight training but has not investigated the emerging OA-1K mission and platform. The OA-1K is a modified Air Tractor AT-802U, a rugged, single-engine turboprop aircraft that is intended for use flying light attack and reconnaissance missions. This study utilized a quasi-experimental design to capture the flight performance and workload of 14 previously qualified pilots transitioning to the OA-1K. Data was collected via responses to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index after completing each flying event. A mixed-design ANOVA was used to analyze performance and workload through the course of 18 syllabus events. Three of the five research hypotheses were supported in relation to the impacts of progression through the transition training syllabus on individual performance and workload, while the two research hypotheses regarding the influence of experience on syllabus progression were rejected. Significant within-subjects contrasts suggested that performance and workload values had 3–4 turning points throughout the progression of the training syllabus, aligned with key events in the training program
Promote, Partner & Mentor: Research at Liberty University
No full textHow can you be involved with faculty and student research at Liberty University? Promote your own research through LU Faculty SHARE (the faculty research platform). Partner with Liberty University Journals, encouraging student submissions. Mentor students in the research process.
Objectives
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: Promote your own Research through LU Faculty SHARE Use LU Faculty SHARE to list your own articles, posters, and presentations. Partner with Liberty University Journals Serve as an advisor, or editor of an existing journal. Create a new journal by completing an interest form and application for a new journal through Scholars Crossing, Liberty’s online journal platform. Recommend excellent course papers and projects, then consider submission sources (see Liberty Journals and the Academic Publishing guide). Mentor students in research Encourage students to participate in Liberty University conferences such as Research Week, the Mental Health Summit, Helms School of Government Public Policy Conference, LUCOM Research Day, and the Sports Leadership Summit, as well as outside conferences
A Crown in Death: An (Expanded) Dramaturgical Approach to The Trojan Women of Euripides
No full textIn the action-packed, visually-oriented market for modern media, some may assume a 2,400-year-old Greek tragedy to be slightly past its expiration date, especially if it features little to no action onstage like in Euripides’ The Trojan Women. However, it is important to remember that literature is lost when the world fails to cherish it, so if a text survives that long, it may be worth another cursory glance. In this case, that glance involved a full dramaturgical study featuring qualitative script analysis of multiple translations of The Trojan Women with related texts to explore context, themes, common literary devices, and more. This research was conducted within a historical and literary analysis framework, including a review of primary and secondary sources on the mythology, history, culture, and impact of ancient Greece. Many classical Greek tragedies tend to take on a spirit of immortalizing the beauty of a bygone era, and The Trojan Women specifically explores compelling themes of courage and honor in the face of fear and hopelessness. Therefore, this production utilized informed externalization adjustments in physicality, vocal quality, style, technique, and more to help communicate the beauty, flaws, and human nature of a story which may not be as foreign as it seems
Factors Influencing Sugary Drink Consumption Among Residential Students at Liberty University
No full textIntroduction/Background: Sugary drink consumption among college students remains a public health concern due to its association with obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Despite high awareness of health risks, consumption among emerging adults remains elevated. Guided by the Social Cognitive Theory, this study examined the psychosocial, behavioral, and environmental determinants of sugary drink consumption among residential students at Liberty University. Objective: To identify key predictors of sugary drink consumption and evaluate how expectations, self-regulation, and environmental factors shape beverage behaviors. Design, Setting, Participants: This cross-sectional study used an anonymous Qualtrics survey distributed on campus. Of approximately 745 eligible residential students, 473 responded; after data cleaning, 452 valid responses were retained.
Main Outcome and Measures: The primary outcome was frequency of sugary drink consumption (0 = Never to 4 = Daily). Independent variables included demographic factors, perceived mood/energy effects, nutritional awareness, accessibility, price influence, peer influence, and health-related self-regulation. Results: Sugary drink consumption was highly prevalent, with 54% reporting frequent or daily intake. Ordinal logistic regression showed that perceived mood/energy benefits were the strongest predictors of higher consumption. Students reporting strong mood/energy effects had significantly higher odds of frequent intake (OR = 4.89, 95% CI 2.60 – 9.19, p \u3c 0.001). Price influence predicted higher consumption (OR = 1.76, 95% CI 1.01– 3.04, p = 0.044). In contrast, peer influence (p = 0.56), accessibility (p = 0.47), and general health awareness (p = 0.68) were not significant. Students who allowed health concerns to guide their choices had significantly lower consumption (OR = 0.18, 95% CI 0.09 – 0.36, p \u3c 0.001).
Conclusion: Internal expectations, emotional reinforcement, and self-regulation, but not environmental access alone drive sugary drink consumption among residential students at Liberty University. Faith-based interventions emphasizing stewardship, self-control, and healthier alternatives may effectively reduce intake within Christian university settings