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Fast Fashion From A Buddhist Perspective, Elizabeth Mclaughlin
Fast Fashion From A Buddhist Perspective, Elizabeth Mclaughlin
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The connection between Buddhism and fast fashion is not immediately apparent, nor is it a particularly well-researched area. However, the topic of consumption underlies both topics, relating to each in markedly different ways. Buddhist precepts outline practices of mindful and sustainable consumption within limited means; fast fashion fosters consumption on a massive, global scale. The work of Ernst Friedrich Schumacher, a man with a career in economics that was aided by great concern for the survival and success of humankind, offers clarity to the conversation about Buddhism and fast fashion. He pioneered the field of Buddhist economics, which seeks to …
Barite Co-Precipitation Of Arsenic And Chromium Anions For The Treatment Of Fracking Wastewater, Kendra C. Schlitzer, Amber L. O'Connor, Florence T. Ling
Barite Co-Precipitation Of Arsenic And Chromium Anions For The Treatment Of Fracking Wastewater, Kendra C. Schlitzer, Amber L. O'Connor, Florence T. Ling
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Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, produces wastewater that contains hazardous ions such as arsenic, strontium, and chromium. In order to remove these toxic contaminants, Na2SO4 can be added to fracking wastewater to form Barite (BaSO4). During this process, ions such as Arsenic and Chromium will incorporate into the solid phase. In this work, we examined the coprecipitation of Arsenic and Chromium anions into Barite. We have created simulations of this precipitate formation in fracking wastewater treatments and have used this for Arsenic, Chromium, and Barium. A 1:1 ratio of BaCl2 to Na2 …
Social Justice Education & Implementation Of First-Year Seminar Course: "Social Issues - Think Global, Act Local", Alexa L. Bannon
Social Justice Education & Implementation Of First-Year Seminar Course: "Social Issues - Think Global, Act Local", Alexa L. Bannon
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La Salle University is an institution that prides itself on its commitment to service, justice, and the common good. This project provides a literature review of social justice education, and a possible way to implement additional social justice education into the Lasallian curriculum through a new First-Year Seminar Course. Throughout this project, I have developed a comprehensive syllabus and pedagogical teaching guide to provide a valuable addition to the First-Year Seminar courses currently offered. The main purpose of this project and this new First-Year Seminar course, titled “Social Issues: Think Global, Act Local,” is to expose students to social justice …
American As Apple Pie: Cultural Significance Of American Baked Goods, Madeline Jupina
American As Apple Pie: Cultural Significance Of American Baked Goods, Madeline Jupina
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This research examines four American baked goods: apple pie, Yum-Yum Cake (better known as Depression Cake), beignets, and bagels. Individual cultural and culinary elements of each dish were examined, focusing on elements of the immigration and economic situation in America at the time. The baked goods are also placed in the larger picture of American culture. The analysis of each one shows that they are interrelated on deeper cultural, economic, and social levels. The study of these four baked goods is only a glimpse into the many cultural traditions that make up American society, but the paper creates a framework …
Urbanicity And Female Jail Incarceration Rates In 1970 And 2018: The Rise Of Rural Female Jail Incarceration, Samantha M. Caimi
Urbanicity And Female Jail Incarceration Rates In 1970 And 2018: The Rise Of Rural Female Jail Incarceration, Samantha M. Caimi
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This paper examines the role of county urbanicity as it relates to mean female jail incarceration rates in both the United States and Pennsylvania in the years 1970 and 2018. There are three research questions to be answered in this study. The first is whether mean female jail incarceration rates vary significantly by urbanicity (rural, small/mid, suburban, urban). The second is whether the relationship between female jail incarceration rates and urbanicity changed from 1970 to 2018. The third research question is whether the findings for questions 1 and 2 will be the same for both Pennsylvania and the United States. …
How Effective Are African Health Systems? An Analysis Of Guinea, Liberia And Sierra Leone, Kale A. Adote
How Effective Are African Health Systems? An Analysis Of Guinea, Liberia And Sierra Leone, Kale A. Adote
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While developed countries in the rest of the world have found themselves overwhelmed by the Covid-19 pandemic, in comparison, Africa has been minimally affected given that it has reported lower case counts since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. However, given the destructive potential of this pandemic, this raises the question: how prepared are health systems in Africa to face major outbreaks? To answer this question, this article explored the state of health systems and epidemic preparedness in African countries using Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone as case studies. Given that these three countries were epicentre countries during …
Stress & Dance, Christian Franco
Stress & Dance, Christian Franco
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Stress is an extensive term that encompasses a wide range of theories and studies done to look deeper into the meaning of stress. Stress in various occupations has been looked at extensively as well, as workers in one specific profession seem to be very much affected by stress: professional dancers. This paper is split into two parts. The first looks at the definition(s) of stress, such as that of Seyle and Lazarus and Folkman, the different types of stress like eustress and distress, causes and symptoms of stress like daily hassles and physiological and psychological symptoms, ways to cope with …
A Jawn By Any Other Name: A Sociolinguistic Analysis Of The Philadelphia Dialect, Ryan Wall
A Jawn By Any Other Name: A Sociolinguistic Analysis Of The Philadelphia Dialect, Ryan Wall
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This paper investigates the history of the Philadelphia dialect and analyzes how trends in immigration, migration, and socioeconomic status have affected it. Drawing upon academic and popular sources, the paper examines how the dialect has changed over time and how it might continue to evolve in the future.
Economic, Cultural, And Political Influences Of The West In China (1940-Present), Liam Mccorry
Economic, Cultural, And Political Influences Of The West In China (1940-Present), Liam Mccorry
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China has experienced extreme change politically, culturally and economically in a short amount of time. This paper examines the role of the West in the development of China as we know it today. It is broken into four sections: The Rise of Communism, China As a Planning Economy, Re-linking the Global Economy, and Modern China. Each period will be evaluated based upon the role that Western governments and companies have played in transforming China.
Impacts On The Interest Level Of Consumers Toward Meal Kit Delivery Services, Matthew H. Mailloux
Impacts On The Interest Level Of Consumers Toward Meal Kit Delivery Services, Matthew H. Mailloux
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Meal kit delivery services, such as Blue Apron, HelloFresh, and Plated, provide their subscribers with weekly recipe and ingredient kits. This study evaluated the attitudes toward these services and the impact of factors such as self-efficacy on the interest level and intention to subscribe to these services. The framework for the model was based on the theory of planned behavior. Results indicate that less confidence in the kitchen increases the interest in meal kit delivery services. Furthermore, consumers who value cooking at home and convenience were more likely to show interest in these services. Implications of these findings for industry …
Sexual Consent Education, Veronica Hamilton
Sexual Consent Education, Veronica Hamilton
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Sexual assault is a problem that women battle all over the world regardless of country of origin, race or socioeconomic status (Jozkowski & Peterson, 2013). Despite the widespread epidemic, the concept of consent is one that is not a subject that is readily taught. The definition of sexual assault is centered around the important issue of consent, or willingness, within a sexual encounter. The normalization of sexual aggression within a society is called rape culture, which is created and supported by the ignorance surrounding sexual assault. Rape culture perpetuates rape myth ideas and beliefs that cause purposeful confusion around sexual …
Belief In Feminine Stereotypes And Help-Seeking Behaviors Among La Salle Students, Christina Everett
Belief In Feminine Stereotypes And Help-Seeking Behaviors Among La Salle Students, Christina Everett
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About one in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness every year. However, only 41% of adults with mental illness received mental health services during the year 2014. When people do not seek help for mental illness, they can face consequences such as poor quality of life, social isolation, and suicide. Previous research suggests that belief in masculine gender stereotypes may be related to negative views of seeking help for emotional distress. The aim of the current study was to determine whether belief in feminine stereotypes may be related to help-seeking behaviors, and whether participant gender may be …
Environmental Justice In Public Relations: What Happened At Love Canal And Carver Terrace, Chloe Schultz
Environmental Justice In Public Relations: What Happened At Love Canal And Carver Terrace, Chloe Schultz
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This research will focus on activist organizations as practitioners of public relations. Using this framework, Love Canal and Carver Terrace, two groundbreaking environmental justice case studies, are evaluated through the lens of public relations. These lenses include public relations models, strategies, and tactics. Power and legitimacy are evaluated as factors which impact the public relations activities of activists. It was found that models did not fall into the 2-way symmetrical model and that strategies were motivated by interactions with target organizations. Furthermore, activists in these case studies utilized nearly every category of tactics. Furthermore power and legitimacy were discovered to …
Binge On: The Phenomenon Of Binge Watching, Rachael Snyder
Binge On: The Phenomenon Of Binge Watching, Rachael Snyder
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This paper looks the phenomenon of binge watching. First, the technological advances that made binge watching possible are discussed. Next, the psychological benefits of watching television are briefly summarized. Finally, the element of shows that were considered the most “binge worthy” are investigated. By looking at what they five most recommend shows to binge watch (Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and Orphan Black) had in common, there is now a better understanding of what makes certain television shows get binge watched. The appeal of these shows plots, characters, and …
A Nudge Towards Excellence: The Application Of Behavioral Economics In Education Policy, Jack Dimatteo
A Nudge Towards Excellence: The Application Of Behavioral Economics In Education Policy, Jack Dimatteo
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the potential for the application of behavioral economics to the field of education policy through “nudges.” Given the difficulty of passing effective comprehensive education reform legislation, the application of nudges represents a low-cost, high-impact approaching to improve student outcomes. This paper offers definitions of several key concepts in the fields of behavioral economics and education: education reform, behavioral economics, choice architecture, nudges, and why behavioral economics is particularly relevant to education reform. Also, the paper describes past education reform attempts, including two that incorporated behavioral economics and two that did not, and …