Published Works by SJSU Honorees

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  Advanced Computing: 4th International Conference, IACC 2024, Bali, Indonesia, December 13–14, 2024, Revised Selected Papers

  Vishnu Pendyala, Deepak Garg, Suneet Kumar Gupta, and Mohammad Najafzadeh

  This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Advanced Computing, IACC 2024, held in Bali, Indonesia, during December 13–14, 2024. The 17 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 89 submissions. They focus on topics such as: Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Applications of Large Language Models; AI in Healthcare and Medical Imaging; AI for Disaster Management and Renewable Energy and Challenges and Ethical Considerations in AI.

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  Veiled Voices in Postrevolutionary Iranian Cinema, Women’s Vocal Presence and Rethinking Acousmatic Sound

  Raha Shojaei

  This book explores the concept of the veiled voice, which conceals the bodily aspects of the voice and suppresses its discursive power. Focusing on the veiling of women’s voices in New Iranian Cinema, it examines their relationship to authoritative voices, their limitations within cinematic space, and their detachment from the female body. The book argues that this detachment can function as a feminist strategy to bypass restrictions on women’s on-screen representation. It analyzes how female voices are marginalized structurally and narratively within patriarchal frameworks and investigates moments of unveiling, where the female voice becomes an object of aesthetic admiration and desire while navigating censorship.

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  Scenic Design for "Georgiana & Kitty - Christmas at Pemberley"

  Andrea Bechert

  I was the Scenic Designer for the production of "Georgiana & Kitty – Christmas at Pemberley" produced by TheatreWorks, and performed at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto, in December of 2025. As the Scenic Designer, I oversee the design and visual aspects in three departments and work directly with the people in those departments. These areas are Scenery (the architectural aspects of the setting), Scenic Art & Paints (the textures, painting, and finish of the scenery), and Properties (anything that you would move in or out of your house in a moving van, including all décor). I can provide both ¼”=1’-0” scale color models (there are two for this production), paint elevations, and drafting.

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  Ink and Ink and Flesh and Length

  Anne F. Walker

  These 100-word prose poems are contained. They spread between sections. They break out of themselves. They repeat. They reflect on landscapes, bodies, travel, time, and rooted memories, concentrating on precision of image, narrative, and language. All different shapes, colors, and textures fly over and in the multiple same-sized square boxes of the prose poem form. This collection began on the train journey between the Bay Area and Toronto, and is supported by Walker's appreciation and integration of visual art techniques. It bursts with various narrative voices, synesthetic and surprising imagery, and a fluidity between seemingly historical events and dreamlike voyaging.

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  International Marketing: Strategy and Theory

  Sak Onkvisit, Michael A. Merz, and John J. Shaw

  This comprehensive text provides students and practitioners with a solid foundation in international marketing theory, research, and practice. It demonstrates the complexities of marketing on a global scale. The text serves as core reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of international and global marketing, marketing management, and strategic marketing.

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  Agrippina the Younger: Poems

  Diana Arterian

  A poetic journey through the past of the Roman Empress Agrippina looks toward the future. Agrippina the Younger follows one woman’s study of another, separated by thousands of miles and two millennia but bound by a shared sense of powerlessness. Agrippina was a daughter in a golden political family, destined for greatness—but she hungered for more power than women were allowed. Exhausted by the misogyny of the present, Diana Arterian reaches into the past to try to understand the patriarchal systems of today. In lyric verse and prose poems, she traces Agrippina’s rise, interrogating a life studded with intrigue, sex, murder, and manipulation. Arterian eagerly pursues Agrippina through texts, ruins, and films, exhuming the hidden details of the ancient noblewoman’s life. These poems consider the valences of patriarchy, power, and the archive to try to answer the question: How do we recover a woman erased by history?

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  Addressing Racism and Ableism in the Classroom and Teacher Education Case Studies of Special Education Teachers of Color

  Saili Kulkarni

  Addressing Racism and Ableism in the Classroom and Teacher Education centers and elevates narratives of special education teachers of color, an overlooked and underserved population in public education, as a vehicle for analyzing the tensions of race and disability. Special education teachers of color, who work and may themselves live at the intersections of these complex identity constructs, are uniquely positioned to develop effective approaches to countering racism and ableism. This book offers five critical case studies of special education teachers of color, whose replicable practices span preschool through high school classrooms while also holding urgent implications for teacher education programs. Building toward an original framework that synthesizes DisCrit and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies, these narratives refuse deficit readings of disability among students of color and instead prepare teachers to model collective joy and pride in their identities.

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  Trends in Sustainable Computing and Machine Intelligence: Proceedings of ICTSM 2024 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)

  Chandrasekar Vuppalapati, Surekha Lanka, and Antonio Sarasa Cabezuelo

  This book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at International Conference on Trends in Sustainable Computing and Machine Intelligence (ICTSM 2024) organized by Stamford International University, Bangkok, Thailand, during September 12–13, 2024. The book includes original research by researchers working in the field of machine learning. The book covers important topics like decision support systems, neural networks and applications, machine learning, natural language processing, automated problem solving, AI and evolutionary algorithms, intelligent information systems, computational intelligence, computer vision and image processing, cognitive and biologically inspired vision, soft computing and applications, hybrid intelligent systems, distributed computing, pattern recognition and analysis, ubiquitous and high-performance computing, security, trust and privacy, big data for sustainable computing, and energy-aware machine learning.

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  Core Java, Volume I: Fundamentals (13th ed)

  Cay Horstmann

  This is the thirteenth edition of the classic two-volume comprehensive reference to the Java language and core API, updated for the latest Java release. The book is aimed at experienced programmers who want to learn how to write useful Java applications. No hype, no toy code, no language lawyering, just solid facts and in-depth research to help the reader write real programs.

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  Human Rights Praxis and the Struggle for Survival

  William Armaline and Davita Silfen Glasberg

  Asserting a critical sociological perspective, Human Rights Praxis and the Struggle for Survival reveals the contested historical processes through which fundamental human needs are constructed as “rights” under international law, and how those rights are confronted by the ruling relations and crises inherent to contemporary global capitalism and the waning American hegemonic world order. Human Rights Praxis and the Struggle for Survival offers critical analysis of contemporary politics and options for students, scholars, organizers, and stakeholders to grapple with some of the most pressing social problems of human history.

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  Human Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach (11th edition)

  Greg Payne

  The book explores human movement across the lifespan, has been used in scores of universities throughout the world and translated into several other languages.

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  Divine Feminine Energies in Vedic Anthologies: A Scientific Inquiry Using AI and Large Language Models

  Chandrasekar Vuppalapati

  This groundbreaking book explores the sacred and often overlooked dimensions of feminine divinity in the Vedic tradition, weaving together ancient wisdom and modern technology to uncover the enduring power of the divine feminine. Rooted in the timeless legacy of the Vedas-the oldest surviving body of human memory and spiritual knowledge - this work illuminates the role of feminine energy in shaping not only Hindu theology but also global cultural and spiritual consciousness. With a focus on Vedic chanting, archelogy, history, architecture, symbolism, and inscriptional poetry, the book examines how the divine feminine has been expressed, preserved, and interpreted across centuries. Using tools such as Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, and acoustic analytics, it offers a multidisciplinary lens into etymology, rhythm, iconography, and energy patterns of sacred texts. At its core, this book is a call to reclaim the sacred feminine as a vital force in personal empowerment and societal transformation-honoring women not just as equals, but as essential bearers of life, wisdom, and spiritual balance. A compelling blend of philosophy, technology, and cultural history, this work redefines the place of the divine feminine in both ancient traditions and contemporary discourse.

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  Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction (9th ed)

  Heidi McHugh Pendleton and Winifred Schultz-Krohn

  Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction is one of the main textbooks for the profession. This textbook is translated into several languages and is used extensively in occupational therapy educational programs nationally and internationally. The textbook originated at San Jose State University by Professor Lorraine Pedretti who then passed the responsibility for editing this work to Drs. Schultz-Krohn and Pendleton. A unique feature is the use of case presentations using evidence to illustrate professional reasoning to support a specific client. This approach allows the reader a glimpse into the thinking processes used by the expert authors.

  [Includes a dedication page honoring Lorraine Williams Pedretti, San José State University emeritus professor, for her contributions to occupational therapy education and scholarship, as featured in the ninth edition of Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction.]

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  Affect, Learning, and Teacher Education: Getting Stuck in Social Justice

  Scott Jarvie

  Professors Colmenares and Jarvie share insights from their book, Affect, Learning, and Teacher Education: Getting Stuck in Social Justice, which inquires into student teachers’ “stuck moments”—moments of felt crisis—as they occur within the context of a university-based social justice teacher education (SJTE) program. By considering what stuck moments do, and do to, student teachers, the book reimagines SJTE in ways that are both responsive to ‘stuckness’ and disruptive of discourses of learning that dominate the field. Through a critique of the affective workings of learning, the authors consider how these discourses can prove counterproductive for the work of teaching for social justice. This insightful and stimulating volume will be of use to scholars, researchers, and students with interests in curriculum studies, affective approaches to education and SJTE.

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  Cultures of Sport Hazing and Anti-Hazing Initiatives for the 21st Century: Stepping Across The Millennium

  Jessica W. Chin

  This edited collection offers a current critical analysis of sport hazing practices, including diverse perspectives and experiences of hazing and initiation in the contemporary sport landscape. With a section dedicated to practical suggestions for enacting positive change to team sport cultures and welcome rituals, authors consider intersections of identity, gender, race, ethnicity, and more, and offer examinations of team hazing from diverse perspectives, analytical frameworks, and theoretical lenses.

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  Young Adult Library Services: Challenges and Opportunities

  Anthony Bernier

  Perpetually in the shadow of service to children, and riven by fractious relationships between public and school libraries, this area of service remains without the capacity to build the institutional, political, cultural, or professional influence needed to grow and develop beyond ritual and repetition. Young Adult Services: Challenges and Opportunities begins to address these inequities by preparing professionals. Earnest youth advocates will value the pursuit of issues beyond cliché and perpetual “crash course” entry-level conversations and students will both value the brevity of concisely focused chapters, sectional introductions, as well as the study guide questions concluding each chapter.

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  Legally Blond - Scenic Design

  Andrea Bechert

  I was the Scenic Designer for the production of "Legally Blond" at the massive Starlight Theatre, opening in June 2024. As the Scenic Designer, I oversee the design and visual aspects in three departments, and work directly with the people in those departments. These areas are Scenery (the architectural aspects of the setting), Scenic Art & Paints (the textures, painting, and finish of the scenery), and Properties (anything that you would move in or out of your house in a moving van including all décor).

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  Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley - Scenic Design

  Andrea Bechert

  I was the Scenic Designer for the production of "Miss Bennet" at the TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, in December 2024. As the Scenic Designer, I oversee the design and visual aspects in three departments, and work directly with the people in those departments. These areas are Scenery (the architectural aspects of the setting), Scenic Art & Paints (the textures, painting, and finish of the scenery), and Properties (anything that you would move in or out of your house in a moving van including all décor).

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  Introduction to Quantum Computing: From a Layperson to a Programmer in 30 Steps (2nd ed)

  Hiu Yung Wong

  This textbook introduces quantum computing to readers who do not have much background in linear algebra based on the self-study experience of the author as an engineer. The author targets undergraduate and master students who are willing to spend about 60 -90 hours seriously learning quantum computing. This book is also suitable for self-study and teaching videos for each chapter and more than 200 exercises with answers are provided. Readers will be able to write their program to simulate quantum computing algorithms and run on real quantum computers on IBM-Q. Moreover, unlike books that only give superficial, “hand-waving” explanations, this book uses exact formalism so readers can continue to pursue more advanced topics based on what they learn from this book.

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  Data Science Inscription of the Jyotirlingas! Volume 2

  Chandrasekar Vuppalapati

  A Jyotirlinga or Jyotirlingam is a devotional representation of Hindu Deity. The word is made up of Sanskrit 'jyotis' which means 'radiance' and linga, also spelled lingam, which means ‘sign’ or “distinguishing symbol”. Hinduism defines Jyotirlingam as the radiant sign of the Almighty. In our data scientific view, nonetheless, Jyotirlinga represents the embodiment of time series. It exhibits stationarity and a multi-model pattern of naturally occurring time series, a classical data science pattern that has a causative relationship with historical events, world macroeconomics, agriculture, and other worldly events. Volume 2 has delved into the significance of six prominent Jyotirlingas - Rameshwaram, Nageshvara, Kashi Vishwanath, Trimbakeshwar, Kedarnath, and Grishneshwar - and explored their spiritual and scientific aspects. Through an interdisciplinary analysis that incorporates a range of fields, from statistics to environmental engineering, from historical perspectives to data science, we have gained invaluable insights into the patterns and trends that shape these sacred symbols. By embracing the fusion of modern science and traditional spiritual practices, we have the potential to unlock new levels of understanding and enlightenment, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary knowledge.

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  Assessing Policy Effectiveness Using AI and Language Models: Applications for Economic and Social Sustainability

  Chandrasekar Vuppalapati

  This volume uses advanced machine learning techniques to analyze government communication to evaluate policy effectiveness. The book develops policy effectiveness foundation models by cohorting historical budget policies with statistical models which are built on well reputed data sources including economic events, macroeconomic trends, and ratings and commerce terms from international institutions. By signal mining policies to the economic outcome patterns, the book aims to create a rich source of successful policy insights in terms of their effectiveness in bringing development to the poor and underserved communities to ensure the spread of wealth, social wellbeing, and standard of living to the common denomination of society rather than a selected quotient. Enabling academics and practitioners across disciplines to develop applications for effective policy interventions, this volume will be of interest to a wide audience including software engineers, data scientists, social scientists, economists, and agriculture practitioners.

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  Nostalgia and Political Theory

  Lawrence Quill

  In Nostalgia and Political Theory, Lawrence Quill advocates the central importance of nostalgia as a theoretical response to the ‘historic’ past and a vertiginous present. He does so by offering detailed analyses of diverse theoretical approaches, from the ancient world to the modern day, in order to reassess the relation between nostalgia and politics. Quill proposes nostalgia as an organizing concept, silently (and not so silently) influencing theorists as they construct critiques of the present or visions of the political future. Nostalgia and Political Theory surveys key contributions to nostalgic and anti-nostalgic thinking from across the political spectrum. Assessing the influence of photography, radio, television, and personal computing on changing conceptions of the past, Quill also considers the relation between populism, nationalism, and nostalgia. By challenging those who would dismiss nostalgia as irrational or a symptom of cultural malaise, Quill concludes by advancing the case for a liberal theory of nostalgia.

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  Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neurohacks to Live More Courageously Every Day

  Mary Poffenroth

  Brave New You gives readers actionable steps to navigate the underlying cause of our current mental health crisis: fear. Not fight-or-flight, but the kind of pervasive, debilitating everyday fears triggered by problems, stresses, and challenging issues we all face in our day-to-day lives. Along with the author’s personal stories about overcoming her fears, Brave New You combines the latest research in biology and psychology to help readers identify the hidden sources of struggle while teaching them to use neurohacks that will give them all the tools and strategies they need to live a fuller, happier life.

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  Creating an Inclusive Library: Approaches for Increasing Engagement and Use with Students of Color

  Ngoc-Yen Tran, Michael Aguilar, and Adriana Poo

  Academic libraries are engaged every day in the critical work of being more inclusive and anti-racist in their teaching, collections, and community. This book explores the various methods used by academic librarians, archivists, and library workers to increase or enhance engagement with library spaces, resources, services, and materials by students of color. The resources, strategies, and approaches in this book can help all library workers engage with this vital work and build a community of support.

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  Targeted contrast agents for enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (JOINT W/ University of Redlands)

  David Brook