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Evaluating Generative AI for Depression Diagnosis: Implications for Counselor Education and Supervision
Get PDFThis study evaluated the efficacy of three Generative AI tools—ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini— in identifying Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) from 119 written clinical case descriptions. Each AI tool determined if cases met DSM-5 criteria for MDD. The results showed significant performance variations, with Gemini demonstrating an accuracy of 97%. These findings suggest the potential for AI assistance in clinical practice, while also underscoring the importance of professional judgment. The implications for counselor education include opportunities to integrate AI tools into training programs, particularly in courses on psychopathology and clinical skills. Educators can use these tools to enhance students’ diagnostic skills and critical thinking abilities. For supervisors, the study emphasizes the importance of guiding supervisees in balancing AIassisted insights with clinical expertise. This research contributes to the discourse on AI in mental health care by offering insights into preparing future practitioners for an increasingly techintegrated clinical landscape. The ethical considerations for AI implementation in counseling are also discussed
Blue Brief 2024-2025
Get PDFA USD School of Law faculty review of selected rulings from the most recent Term of the United States Supreme Court.https://digital.sandiego.edu/law_blue_brief/1004/thumbnail.jp
BETWEEN SHELTER & ASH, DESIGNING FIRE-PROOF RESILIENT NEIGHBORHOODS
Get PDFIn response to the ongoing catastrophic wildfires in the U.S., especially the West Coast region, the State of California is proactively implementing the first multi-faceted legislative and regulatory framework to enhance wildfire resiliency.
During a disaster, embers are the most important contributors to wildfire, and can dictate whether homes ignite or not. Given their potent ignition source, their capacity to travel for miles, researchers have concluded that wind-blown embers are the leading cause of destruction during wildfires. Simultaneously, the purpose of the 2025 building codes is to strengthen construction methods, requiring the use of rated structural materials, such as sheathing, roofs, windows, vents, etc., decreasing the risk of home ignition: since embers tend to accumulate and reach areas on the structure, such as eaves, gaps between deck boards, combustible siding, etc. Therefore, in this research, I conduct an in-depth analysis of legislative codes at the Local (San Diego), State (CA), Federal (U.S.), and international levels to identify regulatory gaps contributing to wildfire vulnerability, despite California’s strictest codes. In the second part of this research, I incorporate design to frame conceptual plans for a fire-resistant neighborhood, incorporating resilient materials and architectural elements into layouts that can contribute to the recurring search for fuel management
2+2 Doesn\u27t Always Equal 4: A Mixed Methods Approach to U.S.-Born Children of Immigrants\u27 Cultural Identities and Belonging
Get PDFWithin the next generation, one in five adults born in the United States will be a child of immigrants. Despite this, research on children of immigrants is limited. Specifically, the scholarship on this growing demographic limited their experiences to cultural identity, as it pertains to belonging. Simply put, the literature supposes that children of immigrants’ cultural identities define their sense of belonging. Moreover, the literature lacks insight into the lived experiences of children of immigrants, despite the increasing prevalence of this population.
This study aimed to address how children of immigrants experience cultural identity and belonging. A mixed methods research design, using both a survey (n = 40) and interviews (n = 7), facilitated this research. First, building off the literature, this study compared scholarly definitions of cultural identity and belonging to the lived experience of participants. That is, survey outcomes measuring cultural orientation, a proxy for cultural identity, and belonging were compared to interview descriptions. Second, insights were gathered on the lived experiences of children of immigrants with cultural identity and belonging. Anecdotes from the interviews presented possible explanations for the results of statistical tests of association.
Although there were no statistically-significant findings between cultural identity, belonging, and demographic factors; thematic analysis of the qualitative research indicated a complex and rich experience. Interviews with children of immigrants revealed experiences of negotiating complexity within their cultural identities: immigrant, American, and racial identities. Regarding belonging, children of immigrants’ experiences were nuanced—at times, informed by cultural identity—yet grounded in self-identity.
When it came to cultural identity and belonging for children of immigrants, this study looked at what these constructs meant to them. It was not about what has been attributed and assumed about the experience from the literature. For a group that is often caught between labels of cultural identity, among other identities, this research centered their voices. This gave light to the experience, rather than assumptions of living at the intersection of the immigrant, American, and racial identities. Contributions include a conceptual model of cultural identity and belonging dynamics, adding to scholarly understanding of children of immigrants’ experiences
Specialty Courts for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children: What We Know and What Is Possible
No full textThis article examines the emergence and development of juvenile specialty courts designed to serve commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC). Rooted in the juvenile court’s original rehabilitative mission, these specialized dockets aim to respond to the unique needs of exploited youth through a trauma-informed, non-adversarial, and multidisciplinary approach. The article begins by tracing the history of the juvenile court as the original specialty court and the subsequent evolution of problem-solving courts, such as drug courts, that influenced the CSEC court model. Drawing on empirical research, court observations, and a national survey conducted for this article, the article explores the origins, structures, and practices of existing CSEC courts, identifying common components and challenges. Although these courts show promise, the article underscores the critical need for rigorous evaluation to determine their effectiveness. Ultimately, successful CSEC court models may serve as a blueprint for broader juvenile justice reform by reinforcing developmentally appropriate, trauma-responsive practices for all youth involved in the court system
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Get PDFAccounting for Fetal Personhood: Confronting the Implications of Fetal Personhood on Vital Statistics Law
Get PDFIn February 2024, in LePage v. Center for Reproductive Medicine, the Alabama Supreme Court held that embryos created through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) were legal persons. The national conversation about this ruling focused on the implications for IVF treatment. The impact of fetal personhood on the realm of vital records law has, to date, gone unnoticed. Vital records laws in the United States mandate the registration and collection of data for legislatively determined vital events. Vital records law influenced by fetal personhood, as well as broader trends to criminalize pregnancy, has profound and troubling implications for individuals experiencing spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) or induced abortion. With full fetal personhood, individuals experiencing very early spontaneous abortion, who may never have even known they were pregnant, could violate vital record regulations if they do not report the spontaneous abortion. These laws and ruling, therefore, fundamentally impact the reproductive rights and privacy expectations of individuals across the United States.
Vital records regulations fall under the jurisdiction of vital records registration area, typically states, and are not subject to federal law. This article contextualizes vital records law and highlights the immense variation across jurisdictions. It examines how fetal personhood ideologies and criminalization can impact vital records requirements to report and document information about reproduction. This article focuses on three prime concerns: data privacy, gestational age, and reporting requirements.
The problem presented by vital records and reproduction becomes more complex because data is also important for public health. This article underscores the necessity of a balanced approach to vital records legislation—one that maintains public health benefits without compromising the privacy or rights of individuals or criminalizing pregnancy
Autopsy of a Doctrine: \u3ci\u3eLoper Bright\u3c/i\u3e’s Implications on Inevitable Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Congressional Considerations for an Organic Statute
Get PDFBecause AI is sufficiently unique from other regulated technologies, Congress should ensure that a federal agency regulating AI retains authority to interpret and effectuate its organic statute by incorporating Chevron-like deference into the statute, thus insulating the agency from judicial challenge. Part II of this Case Note introduces fundamental background on the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the Chevron doctrine, both of which are necessary to contextualize Loper Bright and the present argument. Part III reviews Loper Bright’s majority, dissenting, and concurring opinions, and describes how experts predict the decision will fundamentally change agency statutory interpretation and operations. Part IV discusses the reality of inevitable regulation for AI, summarizes proposals to create an agency overseeing AI, and proposes codifying Chevron deference at the federal level. Part V then concludes that AI is sufficiently unique, such that the efficient and responsible regulation of AI calls for codifying Chevron-like deference in an AI agency’s organic statute
Nonprofit News Public Communication Data
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Nonprofit news outlets have emerged as potential solutions to the market failure of for-profit journalism, particularly in local news deserts. However, it is unclear whether digital-first nonprofit news outlets themselves are articulating their distinct value proposition to a wider public. Using an original dataset of 336 nonprofit news outlets across 45 states and Washington, D.C., we analyzed digital-first news nonprofit websites to assess public communication strategies across different geographic scopes (local, state/regional, national/international) and coverage types (investigative, explanatory/analysis, news and events). We specifically assess the presence of impact statements, evidence of financial transparency (via US tax form, 990), and diversity statements. We find that geographic scope is the strongest predictor of communication differences and that news nonprofits do not differ meaningfully based on whether they are in Republican or Democrat-majority states. We reveal a concerning gap: local nonprofit news outlets—often viewed as solutions to journalism\u27s market failure—struggle most to communicate their public value, potentially undermining their sustainability and effectiveness in serving communities
M.S. Applied Artificial Intelligence - Capstone Chronicles 2025
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