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West Virginia Activist Archive Poster - Rabbi Victor Urecki
Get PDFA poster showcasing interfaith advocate Rabbi Victor Urecki.https://mds.marshall.edu/wvactivists_socialchange/1009/thumbnail.jp
An injury healing on the carapace of \u3ci\u3eHottentotta saulcyi\u3c/i\u3e (Simon, 1880) (Scorpiones: Buthidae)
Get PDFA new case of injury healing on the carapace is reported in a female Hottentotta saulcyi (Simon, 1880). An asymmetrical indentation was observed on the anterior part of the carapace, resulting from the healing of an old injury. The indentation is relatively deep, with muscle tissue visible inside it. Scar tissue is present at the end of indentation and healing tissue is present along its margins
The influence of generative artificial intelligence on leadership: an exploration of technology professionals\u27 perceptions regarding leadership, adaptation, and organizational culture in the digital age
No full textThe emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has introduced new complexities for organizational leadership, requiring technology professionals to adapt in real time to evolving digital tools, strategic demands, and cultural dynamics. Although prior research has examined AI’s broad influence on business processes, few studies have explored how technology leaders experience and interpret the leadership challenges and opportunities arising from GenAI. This qualitative dissertation addressed that gap by investigating the perceptions of senior technology professionals regarding GenAI’s influence on leadership roles, competencies, decision making, and organizational culture. Using Lanigan’s (1977) phenomenological method of human science, this study explored the lived experiences of 20 U.S.-based technology leaders at the director level or above across multiple industries. I conducted semistructured interviews to examine how GenAI is reshaping leadership expectations, particularly in adaptability, ethical governance, workforce development, and cross-functional influence. The analysis identified 21 themes, which were synthesized into three integrative patterns: the reconstruction of leader identity and capabilities, the growing importance of governance and decision-making frameworks, and the cultural and learning dynamics that influence organizational readiness. Findings indicated that GenAI is accelerating changes in leadership identity, decision velocity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Participants described shifting from command-based leadership models to those emphasizing sensemaking, transparency, and continuous learning. Leaders also acknowledged the dual challenge of fostering innovation while managing ethical risk, talent disruption, and organizational trust. Many participants reported heightened expectations for technical fluency, strategic foresight, and emotional intelligence in GenAI-era leadership. This study contributes to the scholarly understanding of leadership in technological transitions. The results underscore the need for adaptive, human-centered leadership strategies to guide organizations through the uncertainty of GenAI adoption
A Rare Case of Porokeratosis Arising in Association with a Verruca
No full textPorokeratosis is a rare keratinizing disorder of the epidermis that carries an increased risk of malignant transformation. Among its less common variants is verrucous porokeratosis, which can mimic benign skin conditions such as verruca vulgaris. We present the case of a 57-year-old male who developed a lesion on the posterior heel, initially treated as a verruca, which recurred and was later diagnosed via shave biopsy as porokeratosis arising in association with a verruca. A literature search of PubMed and Google Scholar did not identify any prior reports of porokeratosis arising in association with a verruca on the posterior heel. The lesion\u27s location and the patient’s occupational exposure to repetitive friction suggest a contributory role of chronic mechanical trauma in its pathogenesis. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of distinguishing porokeratosis from common verrucous lesions and underscores the importance of histologic evaluation in atypical or recurrent presentations. Given its premalignant potential, early recognition and dermatologic referral are essential to guide appropriate management
Effective learning practices for rural and first generation college students
No full textThis study examined the use and perceived effectiveness of instructional strategies among college students, with attention to differences based on GPA, class year, gender, and first-generation status. Four families of strategies—Information Processing, Personal, Behavioral, and Social/Family—were evaluated to understand how students engage with and benefit from various learning approaches. Findings indicate that students employ a multi-faceted set of strategies across all domains, with moderate to high levels of use and effectiveness. Information Processing strategies, particularly logically organized content, were reported as most frequently used and highly effective. Personal and Behavioral strategies, including self-monitoring, goalsetting, and active engagement, were widely applied and perceived as beneficial. Social/Family strategies, such as cooperative learning and peer interaction, were moderately used and effective, highlighting the role of collaboration in learning. Differences in overall family use and effectiveness scores were not significantly different based on selected demographic and attribute variables
20250626: College of Science, 1975-2002
No full textThese items include materials from the College of Science at Marshall University from 1975-2002. Items were received in 2025 from the Dean of College of Science, Dr. Wesley Stites. This collection includes notable materials from or about the history of of the Science Building and its renovations. Also included is the project manual for the RCB Biotechnology Center.This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of content
20250716: Morrow Library Artifacts, 1930-1970 & 2025
No full textThese items include materials from the office of the Technical Services Department within Marshall University Libraries from a librarian who retired from University Libraries in 2025. Items were received in 2025 and include Morrow Library floor plans (from 1970), an undated renovation concept design, a piece of the old 1930 Morrow Library Staircase Brass Ball that was removed in 1999, a piece of the wooden staircase from the 1930s design taken down in 1999, and a written note for context. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents
“Wild Things Belong Outside”: An Ecofeminist Analysis of Amy Greene’s Bloodroot
No full textAppalachian Literature has a canon of its own, one of which I believe Amy Greene’s groundbreaking novel, Bloodroot should be a more prominent part. The novel brings up important cultural as well as universal issues. Situating this work among relevant theory and scholarship allows us to think seriously about the themes that Green explores in the novel in a way that has not been done before. Additionally, I believe that there is important scholarly work to be done with the role of Appalachian Folk Magic in a world where some of these traditions and customs are dying out. Individuals within the region and beyond can learn important information and history about this culture by looking at folk tradition. This tradition speaks to the ways that some in the region view nature, religion, family, community, and women.
With this research, I ask questions such as: How does Greene use Appalachian Folk Magic to speak to the role of women in the novel as well as their relationship to nature? How can trauma theory be applied to the complexities of both the male and female characters? What role does masculinity play in the novel and how does this contribute to the collective trauma of the characters? I suggest in my paper that the overarching source of violence and trauma in the novel is the interpellation of various characters by the ideology of the patriarchal nuclear family.
In this paper I argue that Greene enforces a connection between women, nature, and folk magic throughout the novel. The women in Bloodroot are able to use folk magic as a mode of female empowerment in a life in which they are otherwise constantly oppressed by their role in the patriarchal nuclear family. Greene illuminates issues of masculinity, trauma, abuse as well as generational curses, and who is responsible for breaking them. Ecofeminist and trauma theories provide analytic lenses that help to pull into focus the root of violence and trauma in the novel by exposing how various characters are shaped by the ideology of the patriarchal nuclear family
