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Book Sale--October 23 and October 24, 2025
No full textFriends of the Library Book Sale!
Thursday. October 23 and Friday, October 24
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Exploring Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
No full textThis textbook, Exploring Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry, covers the fundamentals of inorganic and organometallic chemistry for undergraduate and graduate students. Both theories of structure and bonding and reaction chemistry are covered, with applications to the catalysis of organic reactions, biochemistry, and drug design. A modular approach allows for basic materials of each chapter to be covered in an undergraduate course, with more advanced material suitable for M.S. and Ph.D. students.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/msl_ae_ebooks/1038/thumbnail.jp
What\u27s My Age Again? The Curious Case of Natalia Grace and the Constitutional Void in Re-Aging Law
No full textWhen a child’s legal age can be judicially reclassified without rigorous procedural safeguards, the foundations of American due process erode. This article explores the alarming constitutional vacuum exposed by the case of Natalia Grace, an adopted Ukrainian child whose age was legally reclassified from eight to twenty-two without procedural safeguards such as a hearing, legal counsel, or evidentiary testing. Unlike competency or parental rights proceedings, re-aging decisions lack uniform standards, judicial transparency, or appellate recourse. This article argues that re-aging implicates fundamental liberty interests and must be governed by heightened due process protections. Drawing on comparative models from guardianship and competency law, the article proposes a statutory framework requiring clear evidentiary thresholds, multidisciplinary assessment, appointment of a guardian ad litem, and mandatory appellate review. With implications spanning juvenile justice, immigration, disability, and evidentiary law, the article calls for urgent legislative reform to ensure that identity-based adjudications meet constitutional standards and protect the most vulnerable
The Nuclear Option: Preempting Power Generation
No full textNuclear power is a topic which many feel strongly about. Unfortunately, much of the information present in public discourse is a product of fear, misinformation, and a general lack of understanding regarding what nuclear power is and does. This note seeks to clear up the murky waters of the topic by presenting some basic factual information contrary to common misconceptions while also seeking to argue, in light of this information, that Congress should, and currently has the power to, prevent states from prohibiting the use of nuclear power. Congress passed the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 which preempts the field in accordance with preemption doctrine, and Congress also has other methods through which it could encourage nuclear power use such as taxation. Congress should encourage nuclear power because the facts about it are vastly different than the imagined harms rampant in society. Nuclear power is the safest form of energy generation. Nuclear waste is not a problem because it is generated in insignificant quantities, the vast majority of waste will decay within the power plant’s lifetime, the remainder can be very easily and safely stored away, and the transportation of waste presents no risk of problems during transit. Previous nuclear disasters create much of the negative public sentiment against nuclear power, but they are overblown and the details of each of them, aside from Chernobyl, show that they were not truly nuclear disasters at all. Public perception has also been shaped by technology, especially the nuclear missile, but it is a mistake to equate nuclear weaponry with nuclear power. It is necessary for Congress to take action because of growing energy demands coupled with climate change which cannot be simply resolved through use of renewable energy sources. Finally, this note discusses a couple of specific laws that detract from nuclear power which could, and should, be preempted in order to encourage the use of nuclear power. Ultimately, nuclear is a safe, clean, reliable, and ubiquitous power source which is necessary to utilize to meet the growing US energy demands of the near future and which Congress should, or already did, exact control over
It Takes a Village: Why Developing Community and Implementing Collaborative Teaching Methods in the Legal Classroom Fosters True Inclusivity, Activates Active Learning, and Promotes the Attainment of True Knowledge-Creating Students Who Are Better Prepared for the Practice of Law
No full textLegal education has long relied on traditional teaching methods, such as the Socratic, case-dialogue and lecture methods, which prioritize individualism and competition over collaboration. While these methods have historically shaped legal pedagogy, they no longer adequately prepare students for the evolving demands of legal practice. This Article examines the impact of traditional teaching methods on the changing demographic of law students and offers collaborative learning as a potential solution. Specifically, this Article argues that incorporating collaborative learning and fostering a sense of community in legal education are essential for developing well-rounded, practice-ready attorneys. Through an analysis of the legal education’s historical framework, critiques from the American Bar Association, and contemporary research on learning methodologies, this Article highlights how collaborative learning enhances critical thinking, strengthens analytical reasoning, and promotes inclusivity. Finally, this Article concludes by advocating for a balanced integration of traditional and collaborative approaches, ensuring law schools fulfill their mission of preparing students not only to pass the bar examination but also to excel as competent and ethical legal professionals
Access to Healthcare for Irregular Migrants
No full textAccess to Healthcare for Irregular Migrants is an assessment of the right to life, security of the person, and non-discrimination as viewed through the lens of Nell Toussaint\u27s legal battle. It tells the compelling story of an irregular migrant\u27s battle for access to health care. Highlighting a gap in the Canadian healthcare system, this piece raises valuable questions about why that gap exists. Toussaint\u27s experiences with multiple levels of the legal system, both in Canada and internationally, are included. It tells the story from when Ms. Toussaint entered Canada to the present; wherein the matter remains before the court.
This written work compels readers to consider the place of irregular migrants in Canadian society and challenges related stereotypes. It asks important questions about healthcare rights and ultimately, draws attention to Canada\u27s international agreements and guides the reader to analyze the obligations they create. The Toussaint matter has drawn international attention, but this is the only piece of legal scholarship to tell the story this comprehensively, making it a crucial read for anyone interested in human rights and immigration issues
Probabilistic Deep Learning for Traffic Density Prediction
No full textReal time, accurate predictions of recurrent and nonrecurrent traffic congestion are essential for optimizing transportation systems and ensuring a smooth user experience. Traditional models often focus on long-term point estimates, limiting their use in scenarios requiring short-term predictions or probabilistic assessments (e.g., traffic signal optimization, dynamic tolling, and emergency response). This study explores probabilistic deep learning (DL) for real time traffic density distribution prediction. This study demonstrates that an adapted multi-quantile recurrent neural network (MQRNN), termed MQRNN-monotonic, outperforms traditional time series methods, particularly when handling nonrecurrent disruptions. A novel loss function is introduced to address quantile crossing issues, ensuring valid distributional predictions. Experiments on two highway data sets show that probabilistic DL for traffic density prediction yields well-calibrated and sharp dynamic traffic congestion distributions. This study offers a promising new approach to real time traffic density forecasting, paving the way for transportation systems that respond faster and smarter to changing road conditions, making traffic smoother, more sustainable, and more predictable for everyone
Greenspace Will Not Always Disproportionately Benefit Disadvantaged Urban Residents
No full textNumerous studies report health benefits of visiting or living near greenspaces. Some suggest greater benefits to disadvantaged communities-a hypothesis warranting critical examination. We consider evidence from studies on the interplay of disadvantage and greenspace-health associations, first noting the diversity in definitions of disadvantage. We then note study design and interpretation problems with some of the findings. Further, we argue that more evidence is needed on how (1) greenspace functions as a mediator or effect modifier in the socioeconomic status-health relationship, (2) race, ethnicity and income intersect with greenspace access and use, (3) expansion of greenspace is not always wanted or planned and sometimes accompanies the loss of other amenities in shrinking cities and (4) very disadvantaged communities may realize less benefit from greenspace. Our critical considerations from a public health perspective offer guidance for research that better addresses the realities and needs of disadvantaged communities
Ross Cockfield Interview, 21 October 2025
No full textIn this 2025 interview, longtime East Cleveland resident Ross Cockfield reflects on his personal history, professional journey, and decades of community involvement in East Cleveland and with the East Cleveland Public Library. He discusses his upbringing in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood and his move to East Cleveland in the early 1970s. Cockfield describes a varied career that included work in utilities and banking, two periods of entrepreneurship in the tech industry, teaching at Bryant & Stratton College, and leadership roles at a local charter school. He recounts his long association with the East Cleveland Public Library, beginning in 1989. Throughout the interview, Cockfield offers insights into community change, family migration roots, and the civic importance of the library in East Cleveland
Diabetes Behind Bars: Dissecting Diabetic Deliberate Indifference and Delivering Inmates a More Workable Standard Under the Fourth Amendment
Full text linkThis Note examines the inadequacies of the current Eighth Amendment framework in safeguarding the constitutional rights of diabetic inmates. It contends that the subjective element of the two-pronged Eighth Amendment claim—often used to assess deliberate indifference—leads to unfair and inconsistent outcomes. To address these shortcomings, this Note draws inspiration from the objective analysis employed in Fourth Amendment excessive force claims, specifically referencing the Supreme Court’s decision in Graham v. Connor. This new framework eliminates the subjective element, and instead replaces it with three objective factors courts should consider when evaluating Eighth Amendment violations related to diabetic medical care. Through legal analysis and application of the new proposal, this Note argues that this departure from the current framework is crucial to ensure that the Eighth Amendment effectively prohibits cruel and unusual punishment for diabetic inmates. Ultimately, the proposed shift in legal framework aims to uphold inmates’ constitutional right to healthcare; a repeated guarantee outlined in various cases decided by the United States Supreme Court