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Pretrial supervision: The impact of the PSA on reporting outcomes
No full textThis quantitative research paper explores the Public Safety Assessment (PSA), a risk assessment tool, and its effects on failure to report for pretrial supervision defendants within a large county in the southern U.S. Results indicated that while a number of factors being researched could not be found significant, education was highly positively correlated to reporting outcomes. The data demonstrated a need for further research on risk assessment tools and how they are used within individual supervision departments, while highlighting the importance of education within pretrial supervision policies
Your syllabus matters: Power, pedagogy, and possibilities for syllabus writing
No full textThis paper-based dissertation comprises of three conceptual articles, each engaging intersectional anti-racist and anti-colonial approaches to interrogate the normative conventions, political realities, and imaginative possibilities of syllabi in higher education. The first article (Chapter 2) inquires into the relationship between the syllabus genre and interlocking systems of oppression in university settings; as such, this article is structured through three sets of relationships: 1) syllabi and Land, 2) syllabi and bodies, and 3) syllabi and capital. Through elucidating these relationships, I argue that the syllabus is not merely a product of interlocking systems of oppression but a narrative that actively builds and sustains them in university contexts. The second article (Chapter 3) begins by analyzing academic literature on syllabi and institutional syllabus-writing guides. I argue that current approaches to syllabus writing are often reactionary, prescriptive, and incremental. In response to these limitations, I engage intersectional anti- racism, anti-coloniality, and radical imagination(s) to explore new directions for discussing and writing syllabi. This involves rethinking syllabi as both curriculum and curriculum-as-narrative that actively shape educational environments. I introduce speculative syllabus studies as an imaginative, radical, and relational approach to syllabus writing toward more just futures in education. The third article (Chapter 4) pushes the boundaries between what is currently imaginable for syllabus writing in higher education and what might become possible through engaging radical imagination(s). By interrogating the politics of syllabus writing, the third article applies speculative syllabus studies to an analysis of three exemplars of syllabus subversion, demonstrating how syllabi can serve as tools for community engagement, advocacy work, and political organizing
Are Green Routes to Red Molecules Real? Sustainability and Cost-Effectiveness Studies on the Synthesis of High-Value Infrared Emitting Material
No full textChemicals compounds that are either in high demand and/or have many valuable applications could be considered high-value chemicals. Arguably, the profitable benefits of highvalue molecules run the risk of outweighing both cost and environmental concerns that result from their synthesis, isolation, and purification. As these products have ever-increasing scopes of prized applications that could further inspire high probabilities of mass production, the necessity of defining increasingly sustainable and environmentally benign yet still facile and financially efficient syntheses become exponentially important. Squaraine dyes are versatile, fluorescent, organic small molecules with spectral profile in the infrared region, a key characteristic that contributes to their identification as broadly and diversely applicable molecules in biological and energy-based processes. Such applications place them in the category of high-value chemicals. Their synthesis as outlined in literature, however, often relies on the use of toxic and volatile organic solvents. This research outlines our group's efforts to develop quantitative, easy to use metrics for assessing synthetic routes to squaraine dyes, driven by defining greener routes. Our sustainability analysis, as driven by a focus on waste production and cost-effectiveness, will furthermore outline the importance of thorough and detailed reporting of synthetic procedures, which is a universally applicable concept for estimating and understanding the impact of high value chemical's syntheses
Brands Must Innovate: Gen Z’s Perception of AI in Experiential Marketing
No full textExploring the impact of Generative AI (Gen AI) on Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers' brand perceptions, this research examines customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, perceived experience quality, and brand innovation, specifically within experiential marketing. A 2 X 3 factorial experiment involving 603 Gen Z participants at Texas Christian University (TCU) investigated three AI integration levels (human, hybrid, and AI) across festival and campus contexts. Participants, randomly assigned to one hypothetical scenario, responded to a 7-point Likert scale measuring key brand metrics based on their experience. In statistical data analysis, the hybrid human-AI condition enhanced perceived brand innovation compared to the human-only condition. The campus setting yielded higher brand innovation scores than the festival setting. Such findings suggest that Gen Z consumers perceive a brand as innovative when hybrid AI integration is used in experiential marketing and when taking place in a campus environment. Consequently, strategically implementing hybrid human AI experiences in experience marketing and activating in a campus setting is a potential strategy to elevate brand innovation perception among Gen Z consumers. This investigation addresses a critical gap at the intersection of Gen Z consumers, Gen AI, and experiential marketing, offering valuable insights for marketers seeking to integrate AI into physical brand experiences
EXAMINING OXIDATIVE STRESS MODELS IN MOUSE NEURON HT-22 CELLS TO EXPLORE NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUNDS
No full textAlzheimer's disease (AD) affects millions worldwide and has shown increasing prevalence. Over the last few years, it has become increasingly apparent that oxidative stress from reactive oxygen species (ROS) resulting in cell death and chronic inflammation plays a crucial role in AD disease progression along with other neurodegenerative diseases. The need for therapeutics to mitigate ROS and neuron death in the central nervous system (CNS) is evident to combat oxidative stress in the brain for AD and other neurodegenerative diseases. To investigate oxidative stress and potential neurotherapeutics, oxidative stress models in mouse neuron HT-22 cells have been developed. Glutamate treatment on HT-22 cells has been demonstrated to cause oxidative stress and cell death. By utilizing these cell lines, we can investigate the effects of oxidative stress and test with novel compounds to investigate their ability to resist oxidative stress and neuronal cell death
Marketing & Branding of Artique Craft Studio and Café
No full textThis paper centers on the development of a comprehensive marketing and branding strategy for Artique Craft Studio & Café?a retail and community space designed for crafters and hobbyists. Preliminaries involved an in-depth analysis of business models and branding strategies from comparable companies, paired with a detailed investigation into advertising practices and tactics. Historical research into the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, and the roles of women in crafting?alongside the modern revival of craft culture?was conducted to contextualize the evolving cultural significance of making in the 21st century. Drawing from both historical insight and contemporary market analysis, the final outcome included a fully developed business model, a cohesive branding and marketing strategy, and a suite of collateral materials that together embody the identity and mission of Artique
Data set for Identification of individual Texas Horned Lizards (Phrynosoma cornutum) using genotypes and ventral spot patterns
No full textThese are data files for the article "Identification of individual Texas Horned Lizards (Phrynosoma cornutum) using genotypes and ventral spot patterns", Daniella Biffi 2, Mary R. Tucker 1, Alexis Ackel 1, and Dean A. Williams 1*. 1 Department of Biology, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, 76129, USA. 2 Andrews Institute of Mathematics & Science Education, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, 76129, USA. * corresponding author [email protected]
An analysis of trust-based relational intervention (TBRI) school training: Beliefs, actions, and continuity through transformational changes
No full textTrauma-informed strategies are increasingly being adopted in education to address the needs of students who have experienced difficulties. However, there is limited understanding of how trauma-informed professional development, specifically Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) training, affects school staff’s beliefs and practices long-term. This qualitative research explored the impact of TBRI training on 8 school personnel 9 months after their initial training through semistructured interviews and thematic analysis.
The findings revealed a four-phase transformation process: (a) an emotional and cognitive disruption that challenged existing perceptions of student behavior; (b) critical reflection that shifted views on discipline through a relational lens; (c) changes in professional practices, such as implementing co-regulation techniques and mindfulness; and (d) the reintegration of new perspectives into a lasting, evolving relational educator identity. All participants continued to maintain use of the model. Participants provided insight into their journey of sustainability, continued growth in the understanding of student needs, and ways they created supportive environments that fostered shared language and co-regulation.
This study contributes to the literature on trauma-informed educational change, emphasizing that lasting impact necessitates transformation at both individual and systemic levels. Recommendations include enhancing reflective practices, incorporating TBRI into school policies, and promoting adult regulation for relational safety
How do changes in public funding strategies influence community college completions
No full textThe study adopted the logical model from a public finance framework (St. John et al., 2018) to examine the impact of state and federal funding strategies on timely completions at community colleges, controlling state characteristics. Using OLS regression techniques, the study shows that appropriation per FTE, federal loans per FTE and total grant aid per FTE are positively associated with timely completions, while published tuition and fees are negatively associated with timely completions. Although on average, promise states had lower completions than non-promise states, the impact of promise programs is subject of a detailed study of each program’s design, implementation and local context. Additionally, state economies, unemployment rates, and demographics contribute to the variability in completion rates. The results highlight the importance of public funding strategies in improving educational outcomes and provide empirical evidence that policymakers should consider when allocating the budget in supporting community colleges